TICKLE POINT WHARF PROJECT In January a Job Creation Partnership Project to carry out repairs to the Tickle Point Wharf, Twillingate was approved. A foreman and six labourers were hired for six weeks. This project was carried out at the request of the Tickle Point Wharf Committee.

DEPT. OF FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE REQUEST OFFICE SPACE Also in January, Nelson Higdon, Regional Director with the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture inquired about vacant office space at the Development Association Building. The two vacant offices were viewed by Mr. Higdon and local workers, Roy Jenkins and Newman Anstey, and a quote for rent was provided to the Department. The space was eventually accepted by the Department and residence was officially taken up on June 4, 2001.

LONG TERM MAINTENANCE AND LEGAL LIABILITY In February the Executive held meetings to discuss responsibility for long term maintenance and legal liability of projects recently undertaken by the Association. After checking with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency it was determined that the Pike's Arm Recreation Committee would be responsible for the Pike's Arm Museum and Look-out, the Herring Neck Local Service District Committee would be responsible for Badger's Day Park, and the Island View Ski Club was responsible for the Top of Twillingate Hiking Trail. These meetings spurred interest in who is liable and responsible for other projects carried out by the Association. Since, in most cases, projects are sponsored on behalf of other groups, it seems obvious that it is only during the course of the project the Association is legally liable and responsible to ensure that the objectives of the project are carried out. Later on in the year several members of the Association attended an evening workshop of legal liabilities of Boards of Directors. A more in depth workshop is planned for 2002.

 NOTRE DAME CRUISE GUIDE COMMITTEE At the March Board of Directors Meeting the Notre Dame Cruise Guide Committee was invited to give a presentation. Captain Peter Watkins and Danny Hoffe of the Committee attended the meeting. Their presentation advised of the Committee's long term plans and the importance to have input from all communities with sheltered harbours. Next