February 2009

Dear Members:
Over the past summer there have been a number of near collisions between kayakers and other boats which use the Government Dock as well as ongoing kayak launching and docking problems for residents and visitors because of the height of the dock. SIPOA's Executive Committee was asked to bring this public safety issue to the attention of the relevant authorities. See the letter below:
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SATURNA ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 27, SATURNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, V0N 2Y0

An Ambulance Emergency

The Saturna ambulance, which has served the island well for many years, has attended its last call and must be replaced.

In the great tradition of the island, generous community support has been offered. The Saturna Community Club (SCC) has pledged $5,000 towards the estimated $8,500 (plus GST) cost of a used vehicle. The Saturna Lions Club has pledged $1,500 and the Saturna Island Women's Club will contribute $750.

Attached is the letter we sent to the Saturna Community Club together with a check for $1,500.00, donated by 23 SIPOA members towards the purchase and maintenance of Saturna Island Rescue's new ambulance. On behalf of your board of directors, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity.

Bernie Ziegler

Saturna Island Property Owners Association

P. O. Box 27, Saturna, British Columbia, V0N 2Y0

SIPOA@saturnacan.net

September 6, 2009

TO: Bill Schermbrucker

President

Some Information on Our Taxes From SIPOA

By Susie Washington Smyth

At a time when those of us who are property owners on Saturna have just recently received our 2010 B.C. Property Assessment notices and wondering just how much our tax bill will be, it may be timely to highlight some work done recently by the Saturna Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA).

SATURNA ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Presidents Report – 2008-2009

It is now three and a half years since the formation of the Saturna Island Property Owners Association. By any measure our association is now well established and successful. This is largely because of the enthusiasm, support and hard work of members who have worked on specific projects and the on-going work of the members of the Executive Committee. Thank you all.