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During the time I have known Rupert throughout the GBA journeys we have had together, he has always impressed me with his knowledge and overview of complex tasks. The GBA has faced many diverse issues that eventually face our cottage associations. Even the expert scientists and engineers still debate the details of some of these issues, yet Rupert was always up to these challenges. Rupert's energy and smile are something I will remember as we all hope to carry his vision into the future. Andy Metelka, Director, Blackstone Lake Cottagers Association

Rupert has an undeniable passion for Georgian Bay, always showing a deep connection to its environment and the communities that share it. Rupert's enthusiasm shows through in every conversation, and he is constantly looking for ways to protect and enhance Georgian Bay’s natural beauty. Stephen Sprague, Director, South Channel Association “ “ We at the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere will always be grateful that Rupert would enthusiastically share experiences with us. From keenly reminding the GB4 to gather, and participating in Truth and Reconciliation to kindly sharing opportunities with us. I look forward to greeting him out on the “

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For more than a decade, Rupert and I had seemingly continuous

communications on a raft of issues. At this moment, however, what comes to mind are the enjoyable occasions when Beth and I would stop by the aptly named Good Cheer Island on Annie's Song, our sailboat. Roast leg of lamb on an open fire, probably pie of one sort or another, all preceded by a couple of G&Ts with not just a slice of lime but, for me, a discovery—a ‘mudge’ of some homegrown and home-fertilized mint leaves. John McMullen, Past GBA President

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Bay in his retirement. Greg Mason, Becky Pollock, and the GBB crew

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