Southampton Residence Association (SRA) Holds Annual Golf Tourney

The Southampton Residence Association (SRA) held their annual golf tourney at Saugeen Golf Club on August 7th.  The results were as follows:

 

  • 57 golfers
  • 65 for dinner
  • Winning team Rod McLeod, Mary Anne McLoed, Al Smith and Jennifer Smith
  • Closest to the pin Joan Hamilton and Paul Knox
  • Putting Contest Luanne Robertson & Ken Harlock

Over $4000 was raised for use in community based projects

 

Membership

The Southampton Residence Association has a membership of volunteers and is a not for profit organization.   The members are both year round and seasonal residents, thereby encompassing the spectrum of  interests.  The Board is elected by the members.  There are published newsletters and an annual general meeting.

Mission

The ratepayers need to have a forum to address the concerns of the tax payers.  Furthermore, it is vital that the unique nature of Southampton be recognized at all levels of government.

One of the key missions is to promote good planning on a  long range basis.

Goals

The Association seeks the preservation of the pristine beaches and quality of water in Southampton.  They have sponsored and paid for unique studies of the water and beaches by independent experts.

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It is vital that development not only be well planned, but also that the infrastructure of the area be fairly paid for by large corporations and developers.

The SRA patrols homes and properties in the winter in cooperation with the Saugeen Shores Citizens Watch and the excellent Police Department

The SRA holds that the support of  local business both retail, builders and trades people be promoted.

Recent accomplishments of the SRA are as follows:

  • Comprehensive submissions to the Saugeen Shores Official Plan
  • Submissions on water purity, beach quality, storm water control and maintaining the dunes.
  • Successful lobbying for the hiring of a Bylaw Officer
  • Successful lobbying for development charges for both commercial and residential new building.
  • Supporting local Southampton initiatives like the Art School and the 150th Committee.
  • Lobbying for changes in the Provincial Market Value assessment process.
  • Annual Golf Tourney to raise funds for worthwhile local projects.
  • Lobbying on a continuing basis for traffic planning and control.

Finally, one of the most important parts of the SRA mission and goal work is to improve communication with Town Officials and Staff.  That is, make them aware of the pulse of the community.