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Cambrian Heights Community Association
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2015OpenHouse
November 19, 2015
AgendaHighlights
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Welcome - Why This Open
House? Our Objectives
Current Board of Directors
Important Facts for Cambrian
Heights Financial Strength
Programs & Events Parks &
Safety
Community Development Issues
Planning for the Future
Getting Involved Reception
Why This OpenHouse?
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To Increase Awareness within the
Community To Increase Resident
Participation
To Improve Communications &
Feedback To Highlight Existing &
Future Issues
Ultimately to Make Cambrian Heights a Better Community
OurObjectives
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To promote and foster spirit and better relations among the residents of the Community and with the Community at large;
To facilitate recreational, cultural, social, athletic, and educational activities of the residents of the Community.
To maintain and operate a centre for the various activities of the residents of the Community and a meeting place for the consideration and discussion of questions affecting the Community and the Association.
To purchase, lease or otherwise acquire or hold lands and buildings or any interest therein for the purpose of giving effect to the objects of the Association.
To otherwise generally serve and promote the interests of the Community as appropriate.
Existing Board ofthe Community
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❖ President: Daryl Connolly
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Secretary: Gary Davies
Treasurer: JoAnne Dorval-Dronyk
Social: Jodi Dixon
Membership: Jennifer Manns
❖ Newsletter: Barb Milne
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Casino: Dan Vallee
Planning: Gary
Wilson Planning:
Daryl Beatty
Garden: Susan
McGregor
❖ Past Treasurer: Sonya Hnatiw
Important Facts for Cambrian Heights
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Population: 2,090
Dwellings: 879
Single Family: 67%
Owner Occupied: 61%
0-19 yrs: 22%
20-64 yrs: 65%
65+ yrs: 13%* City of Calgary 2014 www.calgary.ca
FinancialStrength
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❖ Year Ended March 31, 2015 Cash Reserves:❖
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Unrestricted:
$182,000
Restricted:
$33,000
❖ Balanced Budget Forecast Fiscal 2016❖ Income: Hall Rentals, Edelweiss Pre-School, Memberships
❖ Cost: Maintenance, Capital Improvements, Programs, Administration
Programs &Events
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❖ Programs:
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Sponsored: Yoga, Block Parties, Skating Rink,
Community Garden Supported: Edelweiss Pre School,
Jazzercise❖ Events:
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Annual General Meeting &
Reception Stampede
Breakfast
Community Cleanup Halloween
Party
Open House & Reception
Winter Skating Party❖ Future Events & Programs:(Idea Board)
❖ Exploring All Ideas Including Pub/Spaghetti Nights, Movie Nights,Wine Tasting, Beer Garden, Educational Events, etc.
Parks &Safety
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❖ Community Rich with Park Spaces❖ Exploring Ideas to Enhance Usage
❖ recreation programs, seasonal celebrations,outdoor events, amenities
❖ Past Examples of Park Vandalism & Garden❖ Please Report to Police Line 311 or 403-266-1234 CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-8477Community Association [email protected]
CommunityDevelopment
Issues
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Inner City Neighbourhood - Development
Anticipated Development Governed by Land
Use Bylaw 1P 2007❖ Not in Planning Document Guidelines for “Established Communities” nor have in place Area Redevelopment Plan (“ARP”).
❖ Restricted Covenants in Community Not Being Enforced by City.
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Planning Committee Meeting with City
& FCC. Upcoming General Issues:
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Move from Ward 7 to Ward 4
(RMT,HIW,QPK,COL,CHW,BRE,DAL ) North Central LRT
14th Street & Northmount Drive Traffic Corridor
Planning For TheFuture
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❖ Continued Focus on Financial Sustainability❖ 5-Year Budget
Plan❖ Expand Appeal of Community Membership❖ New Social & Educational Programs,
Block Parties❖ Improve Community Engagement & Communication❖ Website, Newsletter,
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Look at Improvements in Hall Usability
Increase the Use & Safety of our Community Parks
GettingInvolved
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❖ Stay Informed of Community Activities:
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Area Newsletter
Website www.cambrianheightscommunity.com
❖ News, Events, DP’s, New City Initiatives, CHCA Programs, Community Concerns, Local Commercial Activities, etc.
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Make Your Opinions Known:
[email protected] Get in the Know -
Provide Email Addresses
Consider Volunteering For Specific Interest:❖ Sub Committees/Board, Events & Programs, Casino
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Jodi Dixon: [email protected]
Daryl Connolly: [email protected]
Reception
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Mingle with Directors & Other Residents
Ask Questions Make
Suggestions Focus
Attention
Ask How You Can Make a Better Neighbourhood
Ask for a Tour of the Building
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