President's Update June 2026

Annual General Meeting Moves to Kahshe Lake

The KBLA extends a heartfelt thank you to the Schleese family for welcoming the association to their Tack Building to host the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The Schleeses moved here about five years ago and have been thoughtfully restoring the historic barn and surrounding outbuildings, breathing new life into a space rich in character and history, preserving its past while carefully reimagining how the community can experience it today. 

Please note the space is still undergoing renovations. We hope to see many of you at this exciting new facility, steps away from the lake. 

AGM Details

• 10 AM - 12 PM (prompt start time)
• Saturday, June 27th, 2026
• 1153 North Kahshe Lake Rd.
• AGM Documents will be provided later in June

Boutique 

Exciting new products will be sold at the AGM and events throughout the summer. If you want 15% off boutique items, make sure you are a Premium member and show your membership when you purchase in person. 

Boutique gift cards are now available to purchase online. 

Visit our online shop to preorder. Premium members — please email president@kahshebasslakes.com, and we will set aside the item for you and arrange for the 15% discount to be applied to your order at the time of pickup/payment. Merch will be available for pickup at the AGM and Regatta. 

Merchandise to Pre-Order

This summer, we are excited to offer two LIMITED EDITION items that reflect lake life. This season features the iconic landmark tree from Kahshe Lake on the long-sleeve t-shirts. The hoodies have Kahshe Lake Muskoka embroidery on the front, giving a classic yet comfortable look. 

Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirts 

• Adult Dark Gray $40 - sizes range from S to XXL‍
• Youth Light Gray $30 - sizes range from S to XL

Salt and Pepper Nantucket Hoodies 

• Adult $70 - sizes range from S to XXL‍
• Youth $60 - sizes range from S to XL

Beach Etiquette

Beach season has arrived, and so has the Port-A-Potty! Please enjoy using the beach courteously with your family and friends. The KBLA has a dedicated team of volunteers who maintain the beach for the benefit of the community. We would like to remind everyone that it is a safe space for the entire community.

• Garbage: Please take your garbage with you when you leave. The city does not pick up garbage from our private beach; in order to keep our beach clean, it is necessary to take all your items and garbage home after each visit.
• Dogs: Keep on leashes only, and scoop the poop. This is to the benefit of everyone who plays on the beach. 
• Port-A-Potty: Facility is located at the government dock by Denne’s Marina. Your membership dollars pay for this benefit. 

Sawdust City Beer Collaboration 

Thank you to everyone who purchased cases of Kahshe Lake Lager, called The Loon’s Call, to support our KBLA fundraiser. We were able to commit to two canning runs due to demand from the campaign.  

Those who ordered will have been emailed by Sawdust City Brewery to notify them to pick up the order. 

If demand persists for the summer, we can ask Sawdust City if they will do another canning run for us in July. Please email president@kahshebasslakes.com to let me know if there is demand. 

Memberships

Don't forget to renew your membership online to support our organization and help our volunteers continue their amazing work for the community. Here are some of the items the KBLA does with your membership dollars: 

• Nagaya Beach: garbage disposal, beach maintenance, capital projects, insurance, property taxes, and Porta-Potty at Denne’s for beach users and other community members during cottage season
• Rockmarkers: install and remove floating, lighted towers, maintain flashing lights on permanent and floating towers, replace/maintain spherical balls, replace/ maintain  anchors and chains
• FOCA membership: each KBLA member has access to resources and information from the Federation of Ontario Cottagers, including discounts on Cottage Life magazine. Please use this link to access your FOCA member benefits. 
• Nagaya Beach Regatta: provide funding and supply activities, food, and prizes
• Photo Contest: supply prize discounts to Boutique for winners, provide a way to submit photos through our website
• Support Fleafest:  supply and run food stand
• Support Housey’s Rapids Picnic: supply barbecue and provide funding
• Town of Gravenhurst: liaise on behalf of the lake community
• Lake Steward: support the monitoring of our lake’s health
• Membership: communicate with members via email and website about issues of importance
• Website: support the KBLA online platform that provides a wealth of information to seasonal and permanent residents
• Support Kermit Long Fishing Derby: Provide prizes  
• Boutique: source, design, and provide Kahshe and Bass Lakes merchandise
• Kahshe Lake Land Trust: financial support (donated parcel of land on South Kahshe Lake Rd.)

Business Highlights 

As a business member, it’s easier than ever to get your goods or services in front of our active members.  

Want to be featured? Get a business membership here. Want to advertise or title-sponsor one of our events? Please contact marketing@kahshebasslakes.com.

• KBLA Member Vendor List
  
  • Craig Watson Construction—Crafted Without Compromise: Muskoka Custom Cottages and Boathouses‍
  • Cottage Septic—Septic Solutions to Protect Your Cottage, Wallet, and Lake

Upcoming Events 

Full Calendar 

We encourage active membership for families who want to attend or participate in any events to allow us to continue doing these events in the future.

• The 76th Annual Kermit Long Fishing Derby
  
  • Organizers are needed. Please reach out to president@kahshebasslakes.com.
• Photography Contest
  
  • Entries due by Sept 7th
• Sell Your Product at the Regatta
  
  • We are looking for two more local artisan vendors to set up tables and sell their locally crafted items at the Regatta on August 1st. Please contact President@kahshebasslakes.com with a picture of what you provide so that we can select the lucky artisans. Vendors will be responsible for supplying their own table and tent to position at the event.

KBLA Member Checklist

• Annual General Meeting (AGM) Proxy
  
  • If you are unable to attend, please fill out your proxy form here.
• Membership Renewal
  
  • Please log in and confirm that your membership is up-to-date. You can no longer renew your membership at the AGM and must do so online. As of Dec 31, 2026, all prior 3-year memberships will have expired. 
• KBLA Director Application
  
  • We are searching for a Vice President and Fundraising Director for our Board. Join our team! Apply here. 
• Pre Order
  
  • Pre-order your Kahshe Lake beer.
  • Pre-order your 2026 Limited Edition Kahshe Lake merchandise.
• Memoriams
  
  • If you would like to have a loved one memorialized on our website, please email: marketing@kahshebasslakes.com.