About Us

Our Purpose

The SLPOA exists to support the vitality of the community of Sproat Lake Area D, which represents an excellent place to live, work, and play for owners, residents, businesses, and visitors.

The SLPOA will provide property owners and residents with a formal organization and structure to collectively identify issues of broad community concern through public meetings and other communication channels where individuals can:

  • express their views
  • discuss community concerns
  • seek collaborative solutions

The SLPOA will take the gathered information and be a conduit for passing on / advocating these views and concerns to the levels of government responsible.

Our Values

We believe property owners and residents should set our community’s goals. SLPOA respects constitutionally protected Aboriginal rights and supports reconciliation principles. We encourage all Sproat Lake Area D property owners and residents to join the association to increase recognition, influence, and credibility with stakeholders and government.

Our Mission

The Association aims to provide a forum for Sproat Lake Area D property owners and residents to collectively identify and discuss issues of broad community concern and develop collaborative solutions.  The Association will be a vehicle to advocate to the government and stakeholders for the identified issues and solutions.

Membership Benefits

  • Opportunities to discuss and collaborate with other Property Owners and Residents, provide input into addressing local concerns and issues, and develop solutions to be advocated to local government and district board director.
  • Members-only section with access to valuable resources and information pertinent to Sproat Lake Area D.
  • Updates and information on changes to Sproat Lake Official Community Plan and bylaws.
  • Receive Association Newsletters

Board of Directors

The Sproat Lake Property Owners Association has an interim volunteer board of nine directors. The members range in age from members with young families to seniors, and most have lived or owned property at the lake for 30 years or more.
Our board, comprised of recognized senior leaders from various fields in the private and public sectors, is deeply committed to the association’s mission. They generously contribute their time, talent, and energy, ensuring that the association’s mission is always at the forefront of their work.

FAQ

Why did the Property Owners Association form?
In November 2023, property owners and residents of Sproat Lake Area D held a Town Hall meeting to discuss shared concerns about lake issues and local bylaws. During this initial gathering, participants expressed frustration over their input on local matters being overlooked and voiced a desire for greater influence and control over decisions impacting their community. It became clear that residents recognized the need for a more formal collective approach to enhance the recognition and impact of their perspectives in both local and provincial decision-making processes.

How is the Property Owners Association different than the Sproat Lake Community Association?
Over the last 15 years, the SLCA’s primary activities have been social, such as managing the Sproat Lake Community Hall and Pickleball courts or having social gatherings. They do not hold town hall meetings or conduct these types of governing activities.

Common Member’s site access solutions

Why is the website requesting a password to access the members’ site when I did not create one?
Shortly after you joined, you should have received an email with a link asking you to create a password to access the members section. If you did not receive this email, it probably went to your junk folder. Please reset your password on the sign-in page to get a link to reset it.   Please check your junk mail to ensure you are not missing our emails.