MISSION STATEMENT

The Baptiste Lake Association, a voluntary group of members, is committed to representing the interests of the residents of the Baptiste Lake area. The Association will work closely with these residents as well as all levels of government to conserve and enhance the environment of the lake and its surrounding area.

The initial association was founded in 1949.

The Mission is to be achieved through the observance of the following goals and objectives:

1. To monitor water levels and quality on an ongoing basis.
2. To monitor development around the lake and to act on changes in land use that adversely affect the lake.
3. To promote water and boating safety.
4. To inform lake residents about official plans, by-laws and building codes affecting their property.
5. To inform lake residents about government action which affects them.
6. To educate lake residents and others about the environmental impact of their actions.
7. To maintain membership in FOCA, BACA and other non-profit organizations dedicated to the cause of conservation.
8. To promote a sense of community among the lake residents through the support of social events.
9. To promote fire safety and prevention.
10. To promote, maintain and support links with the surrounding community.

Executive: Diana Gurley, President Kan Chhatwal, Past President Ineke Moxam, Secretary Joan Brent, Treasurer Bill Cheshire, Vice-President Norm Jull, Editor of the Newsletter	Directors: Don Bocking Chris Chhatwal Pam Gibb-Carsley Dagmar Gontard-Zelinkova Wayne Jackson Brian Marquardt Michael Moxam Bob McWhirter Gord Peel Jr.	Web Site Manager: Pete Richardson

A photo of my mother Diana Gurley as she became the new BLA president with the past president Kan Chhatwal on July 7, 2007. Photo courtesy of Roslyn FitzPatrick.