GBA Update Fall 2024

I first met Harvey (and Lorna) as he was departing the GBA board, and I was joining. However, our friendship developed over the course of many summers when Beth and I would anchor off Toad Island in Beaverstone Bay. There are cherished memories of a fish fry with Harvey hovering over an open fire while the flames were perilously close to lower quarters. Of patient lessons on how to fillet a pike and get rid of those pesky Y bones. Of pleasant dinners and conversations that we will sorely miss. John McMullen, Past President GBA “ “ GBA to keep the publication profitable, which in turn helps us keep membership

and joy for nearly 80 years with friends and family, missing very few summers throughout his life. The original cabin remains, with several additions over the years. This summer, their family hosted a 100-year open house celebration. Harvey’s passion for Georgian Bay led him to establish the Northern Georgian Bay Association (NGBA). In August 1991, Harvey brought 18 neighbours together in his living room at Toad Island to form the NGBA. In that first year, a geographical area was established, and bylaws were adopted to identify objectives, membership, officers, directors, meetings, and dues, all under the direction and dedication of Harvey. His selfless, time-consuming face-to-face visits, boating from one camp to another, encouraging membership and collecting dues in this vast area worked far better than today’s social media! Harvey was a GBA board director from April 2005 to December 2012. As advertising manager for UPDATE , he added many new advertisers and inspired them to support GBA by paying higher than market rates. Harvey's legacy continues to this day, enabling

the environment and dedication to our community made him the perfect role model for everyone who holds Georgian Bay dear. Yes, he will be missed. I know his spirit will be present for those glorious sunrises, refreshing skinny dips, breathtaking sunsets, and the peacefulness of his favourite cranberry bog.

dues as low as possible. We are all incredibly grateful to Harvey for his exceptional work and contribution to GBA's ongoing success. So, that is the Harvey we in and around the Killarney area grew to know and love. He was a true champion of the Bay. Harvey’s commitment to preserving

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GBA UPDATE Fall 2024

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