2021-Oct-04
In Memory of Roy Schatz
Georgian Bay has lost a wonderful friend with the passing of Roy Schatz on September 30. Starting in the 1970’s Roy was president of the Pointe au Baril Islanders’ Association and over the next 50 years we all benefitted from his wisdom and tireless energy helping to protect and preserve our beloved Georgian Bay.
Roy was named GBA’s sixth Honorary Life Member for his 10+ years of outstanding service, including serving as secretary, chair of GBA’s Township of the Archipelago liaison committee and two years as president. Roy also founded and then led the GBA Foundation (now Georgian Bay Forever), a charity dedicated to scientific research and public education on Georgian Bay’s aquatic ecosystem. More recently he served as vice chair of Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation.
Roy’s strong leadership and excellent communications skills, always laced with humour and a sharp wit, helped all these organizations flourish. A legacy we should honour and never forget.
Read more about Roy’s legacy here.