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R A M S AY C O M M U N I T Y A S S O C I AT I O N • 1 1 3 6 – 8 T H S T R E E T S E , C A L G A R Y, A B T 2 G 2 Z 7 • 4 0 3 - 2 6 5 - 4 8 9 8
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DRAFT BYLAWS p18-30
NEXT GENERAL MEETINGS: Tuesday, Nov 6Th & dec 4Th, 7 pm, aT The hall
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Ramsay Community Association & HallBoard of Directors & Community Chairs
1136 - 8th St SE T2G 2Z7• T: 403.265.4898 • F: 403.265.4858Position Name Contact InfoPresident — [email protected] President John Holt pastpresident@ramsaycal-
gary.caVice President – External
Erin Joslin [email protected]
Vice President – Internal
Treasurer Dirk Vanderkooi
Secretary — [email protected] yr Director Melody
2 yr Director Julius von Bieberstein
2 yr Member David Graham
1 yr Director Kevan Hayes [email protected] yr Director Vince
Hall Manager Nicole Hebelka
Hall Secretary — [email protected]
Safety Committee
Nicole Schon 403.605.1074 [email protected]
Recreation Shannon Fox [email protected] — [email protected] Pat Baker [email protected] — beautification@
ramsaycalgary.caCommunity Garden
Carol Engstrom
Ramsay School Liaison
Web Support [email protected] www.ramsaycalgary.caNewsletter Team
Newsletter Advertising
Newsletter Layout
Fred Holliss 403.815.3733 [email protected]
Anyone above can be contacted by leaving a message at the Community Hall at 403.265.4898 [email protected] Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of most months at the Hall. Elections are held in October.
Lilydale Contact Info: • [email protected] • Emergency Contact 403.298.8344 xtn 344 Police contacts • Emergency: 911If you see crimes in the area, please contact the police by phone at 403.266.1234 or : [email protected] Resource Officer: Const. Ryan Wood, [email protected] Drug Hotline 403.206.8100 leave msg.
Newsletter ContributionsAny community member is welcome to contribute to this newsletter. The deadline for submissions for each upcoming month’s issue is the 15th of the preceding month. Please email your contributions, comments, and articles to: [email protected] or drop it off the Hall. The opinions expressed by the writers of some of the articles included herein do not necessarily agree with the position of the newsletter Editor or Committee.
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Then As Now? Ten Years Ago…Fred Holliss
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The cover of the November 2008 newsletter welcomed our new Board on board and announced the Harvest Fair. Patricia Cranwell’s lowest active listing was $300k, and Principal Jim Gibb was excited for the upcoming year “Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens Today.” ‘Scouter’ Rick Ryan told us about trips, both on foot and by canoe, and mentioned handing out CFL bulbs for free. Oh, how far lighting has come in 10 years! The Board report mentioned Taras Semeniuk’s onboarding (See what I did there?) and welcomed new members, while Civic Affairs had a strongly-worded letter to the City around non-ARP-compliant Ramsay Exchange devel-opments and Michael Benoit had more details in his column. There was a touching rememberance for influential resident Peter Chesson, and TidBits stretched to a page and a half! Joe Ceci’s column touched on Plan It Calgary, Safety, and more, and Yoki & Jeff ’s stats showed average list price for a bungalow was $310k. Funding was in place for rink redevlopment, and MLA Jonathan Denis reported on legislation for properties used for illegal activities. (At that time we had crack- and whore-house problems in Ramsay.) Finally, Beth Carter had a fascinat-ing article on the history of Spiller Road (The Old North Trail).
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In this issue, we reflect on the joys of the garden season, ponder pot planning, and enjoy snippets of
Ramsay from long past through the eyes of Sam Hester’s Ramsay. This issue also contains one more publication of the draft bylaws that will be voted on during a special meeting on December 4th. Unfortunately, this edition arrives late at your doorstep, but I hope it still brings you some November joy!
From the EditorKevan Hayes, Newsletter Editor, [email protected]
Planning and Development impacts all residents of Ramsay. Stay Informed and have your say. I am always
available to hear comments, questions, concerns, clarifications, or provide additional information. New members are always welcome on the Civic Affairs Committee. You can contact me, Erin Joslin, Vice-President External at [email protected].
Well everyone, the countdown is on. This is officially my last year in this position and on the board. The bylaws state that you can only be on the board for five years. I know, I can’t believe it has been five years already either. I would love to transition this position, so if you are interested in being the next Vice President External, reach out to me and we can chat.
Here is what has been happening with Civic Affairs lately:
Ramsay Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP)We have been assigned a new planner for our ARP. Still waiting to hear when the engagement begins again.
#1 1701 11 ST SE (DP2018-4588) – Change of Use: Cannabis StoreThis is a change of use, not yet a planned store. That means this is the first step in the potential process. The first step is to allow for cannabis at this location. If the change of use gets approved, then the next possible step would be a development permit, which the community would also get to comment on.
The proposed location has not yet been reviewed by the commit-tee. If you have any comments you would like to be considered to be included please email me.
Erin Joslin, Melody Rodger and I met with Councillor Carra to discuss master planning of Jefferies Park. Through our discussion, Councillor Carra painted a picture where Jefferies Park, all things related to the Green Line in the area, and real estate develop-ment in the area were woven together as a cohesive, attractive, usable and valuable space to the community. The Green Line team has only recently begun to think about this piece and that development of this should fall within the scope of Green Line. Councillor Carra stated that he was committed to pushing for this vision with the Green Line team and to work it into the ARP.
After this issue of the newsletter, newsletter updates about Jefferies Park will be included under Erin’s “Planning and Development” updates.
Planning and Development Erin Joslin, VP External/Chair of Civic Affairs
Jefferies Park UpdateTeresa Smith
NOTICE of Special Meeting
of the Membership of the
Ramsay Community Association.
Date: December 4th at 7:00 pmLocation: Ramsay Community Association HallAgenda:1. Call to Order2. Adoption of Agenda for Special Meeting of the Ramsay
Community Association3. Motion to Adopt Revised Bylaws4. Motion to Adjourn
Ramsay Community Association is providing our membership a Notice of Special Meeting to revise the current Ramsay Community Association Bylaws.
The revision to the Bylaws requires VOTING BY OUR MEMBERSHIP.
A draft of the revised bylaws can be found on page 18 follow-ing this announcement, or online at ramsaycalgary.ca.
Ramsay Community Association 1136 8th Street SE, Calgary, T2G 2Z7 p: 403.265.4898 1 of 1 @ [email protected] w: ramsaycalgary.ca
Ramsay Community Association Board of Directors
2018-19* Position: Name: Email: President Vacant [email protected]
Past President John Holt [email protected]
VP External/Civic Affairs
Erin Joslin [email protected]
VP Internal Vacant [email protected]
Treasurer Dirk Vanderkooi [email protected]
Secretary Vacant [email protected] [email protected]
2-year Director David Graham [email protected]
2-year Director Melody Rodgers [email protected]
2-year Director Julius von Beiberstein [email protected] 1-year Director Kevan Hayes [email protected]
1-year Director Vince Bodnar [email protected]
Ramsay Community Association
1136 8th Street SE, Calgary T2G 2Z7
403.265.4898 ramsaycalgary.ca
Facilities Manager (Staff)
Nicole Hebelka [email protected]
* As of Date of Ramsay Community Association - Annual General Meeting Oct 02, 2018.
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The summer may have come to an abrupt end, but it was great while it lasted for Ramsay gardeners. This writer is a novice gardener and I was thrilled to watch the yellow flowers of my zucchini bloom, and the greens and purples of my kale shine in the sun. I was a little less impressed with how my dill went to seed so quickly and how those onions I planted never materialized. I was amazed at the plots of my fellow gardeners, and the incredible variety of vegetables and flowers that emerged throughout the summer.
We put the Community in Ramsay Community Garden this year. Experienced gardeners shared advice with newbies. Several people came out on the May 11 clean-up day, with Ernán McLoughlin bringing his lawn mower and weed trimmer to really tidy things up. Jim Pihulak, a gardener from the Beltline, gifted many plots with little envelopes of seeds. More than one gardener bought a replacement nozzle for the hose as the summer wore on. Neighbours watered one another’s plots during their holidays, and Henna Vertio and her sons watered the entire plot nearly every morning. Viljo, age 3, shared with me, “I liked helping Mama water” and his brother Toivo, 7, said, “I liked watering the whole garden so I can help everybody so their plants got enough to drink because it’s important to help each other.”
This year, only two plots were used by people from outside of Ramsay, and the remainder were used by Ramsay locals as well as the Ramsay School. Single people, couples, and families took part. To Anne Finnimore, having the garden plot “gives the kids the opportunity to experience gardening. They get a chance to dig around for bugs and eat the fruit of their labour. The kids help out with weeding, planting, and watering. It’s a nice routine in the evening to walk over and check on progress or water.” To her son Caleb, age 7, “The best part is using the hose to water the plants.” To Milo, age 10, “Digging in the dirt is the best part.” Their family planted zucchini, beets, green onions, and a tomato plant.
Carol Engstrom once again volunteered to oversee the garden this year. She and her family planted beans, cabbage, carrots, and onions, to moderate success in her judgment, as well as potatoes which were plen-tiful. “I love being part of the Community garden as it brings people together to grow their own food and get their hands dirty.”
Another Year in the Ramsay Community GardenMargaret Toye
Gardening!
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This past summer we assimilated engineering studies and plans required for a building permit; our application is in process, as we complete some additional requirements. Our desired timeline of fall/winter 2018 will be amended to coincide with affordable supported living funding programs.
A consultation with seniors in East Village about their future age-in-place vision will be complete, by the time this article is published. Approaching East Village naturally progressed from our work in Inglewood and Ramsay. It is an honour to bring their ideas to the forefront with the help of CMLC, The City of Calgary Planning, and Alberta Health. It is wonderful to have seniors themselves drive the conversation on their future… we’ve just gotten started!
The need to address seniors’ housing and its place in the community, is confirmed on a daily basis. Recently, Danielle Smith of Q770, and CTV’s Darrel Janz both focused on the subject with regard to our work. Thanks to Inglewood & Ramsay for getting things started!
WITH HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS! JLF’s major event Target:0018 took place on November 3, with the help of Servus Credit Union, our major sponsor. We also received fundraising help from our friends at Kasian Architecture, who hosted their own event. We feel blessed to have such wonderful community support…it does take a village!
Elderhouse is a wonderful way to leave a community legacy. Call us if you would like to honour someone in your family by donating in their name and give a gift that lasts.
587-955-6877 [email protected]
Spuds Through The Year
Gardening!
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922 – 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S4
Phone: 403-269-5588 Email: [email protected]
www.alexandracentresociety.org
Christmas Hamper Program We are happily accepting sponsorships for
groceries to support families and individuals this Christmas. $150 supports a family of 2,
$300/family of 4, $450/family of 6. Any amount contributed really makes a difference in helping
support someone from our community!
We are also collecting the following items: Non-Perishable Food
Turkeys New Mittens, Toques, Scarves
Reusable Grocery Bags Grocery Store Gift Cards
Join us for Christmas Hamper Packing Night on December 18 at 6pm. RSVP to Sarah
Balsam Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Proceeds support our programs
Order by November 13 for early bird pricing! Early bird orders of 10 or more receive 10% off
Early Bird = $25 each Regular = $30 each
Influenza Vaccination Clinic November 6, 2018, 1:30pm to 4:30pm Bring your Alberta Health Care Card
Drop In Classes Yoga
Mondays $15 cash only Suzuki Music Fridays $20
Call our office for available drop in dates for all classes
Upcoming Classes Yoga
January 7 to March 18, 2019 Suzuki Music
February 1 to June 7, 2019 Rental Space
Looking for space for your group, gathering, or meeting?
We have new lower rates! Alexandra Dance Hall $600 / 8 hours
Rose Room $300 / 8 hours Molly Cropper Board Room $200 / 8 hours
The Ramsay School Journalist Aria
An Interview with Ms. Tickles, Principal of Ramsay School
How long have you been at Ramsay School?
Over ten years!
How many kids are at Ramsay School?
When I first started there were around 85 students, and this year it has grown to be 145 students.
If there is one thing you could change about Ramsay School what would it be?
For it to be accessible by all people. When they had elections at the school they tried to put ramps at up the school, but the stairs are too steep so it didn’t work. So we can’t have ramps at the school. We also can’t put an elevator in because the City doesn’t want to damage a historical building.
What is your favourite thing about Ramsay School?
That there is a sense of community between the students, staff and parents and we all work together to make Ramsay a welcoming place.
What’s one thing that would surprise people about you?
I like to travel, but I only go to each place once, even if I loved it. I want to explore the entire world so I have to keep travelling to new places.
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new and upcoming @ nvrlnd.Cory Nespor Solo Show
Fri, Nov 16, 12:30pm – Sun, Nov 18, 1:30pm
Daniel Audet Solo Show Thu, Nov 29, 12:30pm – Sun, Dec 2, 7:30pm
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Living Above the Line: Exhibition Tour with Assistant Curator Elizabeth Diggon Saturday, 17 November, 1-2pm
While Tammi Campbell, Agnes Martin, and Sarah Stevenson each create work in different media, their practices are linked through a shared fascination with the grid and its infinite permutations. Join Elizabeth Diggon, Esker’s assis-tant curator, on this informal tour that parses the conversa-tions occurring between Tammi Campbell’s, Agnes Martin’s, and Sarah Stevenson’s work on the visual language of the grid and its different material expressions. Register and read about all the programs at www.eskerfoundation.art/program/current Bring the Baby Art Tour
Friday 2 November & Friday 7 December, 12 noon to 12:30pm
Bring your baby to Esker Foundation! Have baby-friendly fun while discussing and questioning the current exhibitions on this casual, social tour. Meet other new parents and enjoy a 10% discount at local restaurants: Bite Grocer & Eatery, Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar, or Scarpetta Italian Eatery after your visit. Register and read about the programs at www.eskerfounda-tion.art/program/current
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2018-2019 Ramsay Community Association Membership Form There are two ways to become an RCA Member:
1) Drop off completed registration form with payment in the Ramsay Community Hall mailbox at 1136 8 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 2Z7.
2) In-person at RCA General Meetings (7PM at the Hall on the first Tuesday of most months)
● You must live in Ramsay or your business located in Ramsay in order to purchase a membership that allows you to vote at RCA general meetings.
● In order to vote at an AGM, you must be a Member in Good Standing for at least 30 days prior to the AGM. ● Membership is required to participate in certain RCA sponsored events and programs. ● Memberships are valid from September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019.
Date: ____________________
I am: ☐ Renewing membership(s) ☐ Purchasing new membership or membership has lapsed for > 1 year
Ramsay Residents and Businesses ☐ Individual - 18+ years ($15) ☐ Individual x2 ($30) ☐ Senior - 65+ years ($10) ☐ Senior x2 ($20)
Non-Ramsay Residents and Businesses ☐ Associate ($15) ☐ Associate x2 ($30)
Method of Payment ☐ Cash (in-person only) ☐ Cheque payable to “Ramsay Community Association”
Member 1
First Name: Last Name:
Address:
Postal Code: Phone:
Email:
Would you like to subscribe to our email list? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ I am already subscribed (If you select ‘‘yes’, you consent to receiving emails from the RCA, containing community info & upcoming events).
Membership card: ☐ Email me a digital copy ☐ I would like a physical copy
Member 2
First Name: Last Name:
Email: Phone:
Would you like to subscribe to our email list? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ I am already subscribed (If you select ‘‘yes’, you consent to receiving emails from the RCA, containing community info & upcoming events).
Membership card: ☐ Email me a digital copy ☐ I would like a physical copy
Please note: Picture ID with a current Ramsay address, or proof of Ramsay property/business ownership for eligible voting members is required at AGMs and may also be asked for at General Meetings.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding RCA Memberships, please email
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Got a crowd?Rent the Hall or the Rink!
Ramsay Rink is the perfect space for summer and winter sporting events, hobby groups, family BBQs, birthday parties and more!
Rental includes exclusive use of the covered rink surface, access to the change shack/washrooms and use of the overhead lighting (for evening events).
For Ramsay Rink rentals, email
Ramsay Hall is the perfect place for indoor events large and small including family celebrations, social groups, exercise classes, art classes or training sessions.
Our Upper Hall is accessible with a stage, a wet bar area, tables and upholstered chairs. The Lower Hall has a food staging area (no cooking facilities), tables and chairs.
$35/hour plus $150 refundable damage deposit and renters provide insurance.
For Hall rentals, call (403) 265-4898 or
$70/hour or $100/1.5 hour + GST.
email [email protected]
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The Charter as registered under the Societies Act, Registrar of Companies, in the Province of Alber-
ta
1. PREAMBLE
1.1. The society known as The Ramsay Commu-nity Association, hereinafter referred to as the Association, is incorporated under the Societies Act of the Province of Alberta.
1.2. The geographic boundaries of the Associa-tion, and Community as specified by the City of Calgary.
1.3. This document is the general Bylaws for the Association, and shall regulate the business and affairs of the Association.
2. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Ramsay Community Associa-tion as of June 2018 are:
2.1. To facilitate and encourage the recreational, cultural and social activities of the communi-ty of Ramsay.
2.2. To provide a focus for community activities, and a forum for the consideration and dis-cussion of questions affecting the community and the Association.
2.3. To liaise with the City of Calgary, the Prov-ince of Alberta and any other appropriate government, corporation or organization to forward the interests of the Association and its residents. These objectives are dually filed separately with Corporate Registries.
3. TERMINOLOGY
3.1. In these Bylaws, the following words shall have these meanings.
3.2. “Adult” shall mean any person of legal voting age as defined by the Province of Alberta.
3.3. “Associate Member”, may also be referred to as Member-Associate, holds the rights provided under Associate Membership. Shall mean a Member in Good Standing who resides outside of the geographic boundaries of the community, unless otherwise noted in these Bylaws. Within these Bylaws the term “Associate Member” is interchangeable with the term “Member-Associate.” This Associate Member may attend any and all meetings of the Association, but may not participate in any vote at any meeting of the Association’s
General Membership.
3.4. “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Association.
3.5. “Community” shall mean the residents, busi-nesses and institutions located inside the geographic boundaries of the Association.
3.6. “Community at Large” shall mean persons, businesses, governments or other organiza-tions outside the geographic boundaries of the Association with whom the Association may have cause to interact.
3.7. “Director” shall mean a Member of the As-sociation elected to the Board of the Associ-ation.
3.8. “Expelled Member”, a former Member whose membership has been permanently rescinded or revoked indefinitely, and who is no longer a Member in Good Standing.
3.9. “Former Member”, see Past Member.
3.10. “General Membership”, shall refer to Mem-bers and Associate Members of the Associ-ation
3.11. “General Meeting of the Membership”, may also be referred to as a General Meet-ing. These meetings are open to the public, and occur several times throughout the year, on the dates and at the times and in the places determined by the Board. Not to be confused with the Association’s Annual General Meeting.
3.12. “Interpretation” – In all Bylaws and policies and procedures of the Association, the sin-gular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, the word “person” shall include corporations and associations; the masculine shall include the feminine. Wherever reference is made to any statute or section thereof, such reference shall be deemed to extend and apply to any amend-ment to such statute or section as the case may be.
3.13. “Majority Vote” shall mean more than 50% of the votes cast at a meeting, except as otherwise noted in these Bylaws.
3.14. “Member” shall mean an individual holding valid membership in the Association, and will hold the right provided under General Membership. Shall mean a Member in Good Standing who resides or owns a business or
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property within the geographic boundaries of the Community, unless otherwise noted in these Bylaws. Within these Bylaws the term “Full Member” is interchangeable with the term “Member”.
3.15. “Member-Associate”, see Associate Mem-ber
3.16. “Member in Good Standing” shall mean an Adult whose annual membership fees are paid in full, who adheres to the Ramsay Community Association Code of Conduct, and whose membership is not under suspen-sion, or has not been expelled.
3.17. “Membership Registry” shall mean a record of names and addresses of Members in Good Standing, as well as Associate, For-mer, Past, Expelled or Suspended Members of the Association; which is compiled and maintained by the Board, or such committee created or appointed by the Board.
3.18. “Nominating Committee” - Committee ap-pointed by the board, and shall prepare a list of nominations for all elected Directors of the Association.
3.19. “Notice of Meeting” shall mean notice pub-lished by one or more methods with the in-tention of reaching all members. Notice shall be deemed given when: delivered in writing, by letter, hand, or by publication in a news-paper or newsletter published by the Associ-ation, or published in newspapers at large, or appearing on the Association website, or as a notice circulated by email, or by posting on notice boards or in locations where members gather.
3.20. “Newsletter” refers to the Association’s com-munity newsletter, but may also include any regular publication provided by the Associa-tion.
3.21. “Past Member” shall mean a former or prior Member, who is no longer a Member in Good Standing.
3.22. “Proxy”, the delegation of one’s authority to vote to another individual.
3.23. “Quorum” for an Annual General Meeting shall consist of fifteen (15) Members, or 10% of Members entitled to vote (whichever is less), as recorded in the Membership Reg-istry and must include a minimum of six (6) Directors, or two-thirds (2/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
3.24. “Quorum” for a Meeting of the Board shall consist of six (6) Directors, or two-thirds (2/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
3.25. “Quorum” for a General Meeting of the Membership shall consist of nine (9) Mem-bers, or 10% of Members entitled to vote (whichever is less), as recorded in the Mem-bership Registry and must include a mini-mum of three (3) Directors, or one-third (1/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
3.26. “Quorum” for a Special Meeting of the Membership shall consist of nine (9) Mem-bers, or 10% of Members entitled to vote (whichever is less), as recorded in the Mem-bership Registry and must include a mini-mum of six (6) Directors, or two-thirds (2/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
3.27. “Special Resolution” shall mean a resolu-tion passed:
3.27.1. At a Special Meeting or Annual Gener-al Meeting of which a twenty-one (21) day Notice of Meeting has been given, specifying the resolution as a Special Resolution, and
3.27.2. By not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by those Members entitled to vote who are present.
3.28. “Suspended Member” shall mean a for-mer Member whose membership has been revoked for a defined period of time, and during which time they are no longer a Mem-ber in Good Standing.
3.29. “The Membership” shall refer to the collec-tive of Full and Associate Members of the Association.
4. MEMBERSHIP
4.1. Guidelines
4.1.1. Any adult residing within the boundaries of the Community may become a Mem-ber of the Association.
4.1.2. Any owner of business or property within the boundaries of the Community may become a Member of the Association.
4.1.3. Any adult residing outside the boundar-ies of the Community may become an Associate Member of the Association.
4.1.4. A Member or Associate Member must be a Member in Good Standing.
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4.1.5. An individual member may only hold one (1) valid Association membership. A Member in Good Standing who re-sides or owns a business or property within the geographic boundaries of the Community, may only hold one (1) valid Association Membership.
4.1.6. The Board may establish additional membership classifications; such classi-fications shall be approved by a Majority of the Board and ratified by the member-ship at a General Meeting of the Mem-bership, with a majority vote.
4.1.7. The Board shall establish the member-ship fees for each class of membership; such fees shall be approved by a Majori-ty of the Board.
4.1.8. The Board shall publish with the Notice of the Annual General Meeting, and the terms and conditions of membership to be in effect for the following year.
4.1.9. The Association shall maintain an up-to-date Membership Registry.
4.2. Period of Membership Validity / Expiration
4.2.1. All memberships are valid for the specif-ic fiscal period in which it was purchased (see Section 11: Finance and Audit).
4.2.2. All memberships are considered valid from the date of purchase, and expire at time of adjournment of the Annual Gen-eral Meeting.
4.2.3. Individuals with memberships that have expired will be recognized as Past Mem-bers in the Membership Registry.
4.2.4. Memberships purchased after July 01 will be considered valid only for the next fiscal period.
4.3. Rights of Membership
4.3.1. Rights of Associate Membership The rights and privileges of Associate Membership shall include:
4.3.1.1 The right to serve on committees of the Association.
4.3.1.2 The right to use Association facili-ties, participate in any Association programming, according to the terms and conditions established by the Association.
4.3.1.3 The right to attend any and all meetings of the Association, but may not participate in any vote at any meeting of the Association’s General Membership.
4.3.1.4 The right to observe but not par-ticipate in meetings of the Associ-ation’s Board of Directors, unless invited to do so.
4.3.1.5 The right to review minutes of meetings of the Association’s Board of Directors.
4.3.2. Rights of Full Membership of the As-sociation. The rights and privileges of Full Mem-bership shall include:
4.3.2.1 The right to serve on committees of the Association.
4.3.2.2 The right to use Association facili-ties, participate in any Association programming, according to the terms and conditions established by the Association.
4.3.2.3 The right to attend any and all meetings of the A Association’s General Membership.
4.3.2.4 The right to stand for election as a Director of the Association.
4.3.2.5 The right to attend any and all meetings of the Association, and the right to participate in and vote at any meeting of the Association’s. General Membership.
4.3.2.5.1 Members are entitled to one (1) vote when voting on the business of the Associa-tion.
4.3.2.5.2 Members are is entitled to vote at a General Meeting of the Membership imme-diately after purchasing a membership.
4.3.2.5.3 Members are entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting or a Special Meet-ing of the Membership, if membership was held for at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of that meeting.
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4.3.2.5.4 Members are not enti-tled to vote by proxy at any meeting of the Association’s General Membership.
4.3.2.6 The right to observe but not par-ticipate in meetings of the Associ-ation’s Board of Directors, unless invited to do so.
4.3.2.7 The right to review minutes of meetings of the Association’s Board of Directors.
4.4. Termination of Membership
4.4.1. Lapse, Resignation or Death:
4.4.1.1 A member who’s membership has lapsed shall be recognized a past member.
4.4.1.2 A Member may resign from the As-sociation at any time by providing written notice to the Board.
4.4.1.3 Once notice has been received, the Member’s name will be immediately listed as a former member on the Association’s Membership Registry.
4.4.1.4 The member is considered to have ceased being a member upon receipt by the Board of their resig-nation.
4.4.1.5 Membership fees are not refund-able.
4.4.1.6 In the unfortunate event of the death of a member, the individual membership will no longer be valid. The deceased Member’s name will be removed from the Association’s Membership Registry.
4.4.1.7 Membership shall only be valid during the period for which mem-bership fees are paid.\Suspension and Expulsion:
4.4.1.8 A Member may be suspended or expelled from the Association, for conduct prejudicial to the good order of the Association, by a three-fourths (3/4) secret ballot vote of the Board, under the following conditions:
4.4.1.8.1 The Member has been advised of the charge or com-
plaint against him, in writing, twenty-one (21) days in advance of the meeting where the vote is to be taken.
4.4.1.8.2 The Member has had the opportunity to be heard by, or submit a written statement to, the Board.
4.4.1.9 A suspension will be for not less than thirty (30) days and for not more than one (1) year.
4.4.1.10 An expulsion is a permanent and complete revocation of mem-bership.
4.4.1.11 There shall be no reimburse-ment of membership fees paid by any suspended or expelled Mem-ber.
4.4.1.12 A suspension or expulsion shall take effect immediately following the decision of the Board, and the Board shall provide delivery of writ-ten notice to the member within five (5) days.
4.4.1.13 An expelled Member may apply for reinstatement one time annually, by submitting a written application to the membership, through the Board. Within ninety (90) days of receipt of such application, the Board shall hold a Special Meeting of the Membership. The expelled Member may, after review of the application by the membership, be reinstated by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Members entitled to vote who are present at that meeting.
4.4.1.14 Voting shall be by secret ballot. The vote shall be counted and an-nounced by a non-member.
5. Meetings
5.1. General Meetings of the Membership
5.1.1. All General Meetings of the Membership are open to the public.
5.1.2. At least nine (9) General Meetings of the Membership will be held each year on the dates and at the times and in the places determined by the Board.
5.1.3. The dates for each year’s General
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Meetings of the Membership may be an-nounced at the Annual General Meeting and announced in each Newsletter in a Notice of Meeting.
5.1.4. The Secretary shall record attendance at each General Meeting of the Member-ship.
5.1.5. The order of business at General Meet-ings of the Membership shall be:
5.1.5.1 Approval of the Agenda
5.1.5.2 Approval of the Minutes of the last General Meeting
5.1.5.3 President’s Report
5.1.5.4 Treasurer’s Report
5.1.5.5 Secretary’s Report
5.1.5.6 Presentations by invited guests
5.1.5.7 Committee Reports
5.1.5.8 Old Business
5.1.5.9 New Business
5.1.6. Motions must be passed by a Majority Vote cast by those Members entitled to vote who are present.
5.1.7. Quorum for a General Meeting of the Membership shall consist of shall consist of nine (9) Members, or 10% of Members entitled to vote (whichever is less), as recorded in the Membership Registry, and must include a minimum of three (3) Directors or one-third (1/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
5.2. Board Meetings – Meetings of the Board of Directors
5.2.1. The Board shall meet at least nine (9) times each year in addition to the Gen-eral Meetings of Membership, Annual General Meeting and any Special Meet-ings.
5.2.2. A meeting of the Board may be called by the President or by written request proposed by any four (4) Directors.
5.2.3. Written notice of the place, date and time of the meeting of the Board, and meeting agenda shall be given by the Secretary to each Director, by mail, elec-tronic mail, hand, on the Association’s website, or in the Association’s Newslet-
ter.
5.2.4. If it is not possible for the Board to meet in person, then a written resolution may be circulated physically or electronically to the entire Board. All Board members must indicate their decision in writing. The resolution shall be documented.
5.2.5. Any Full or Associate Member of the Association may observe a meeting of the Board.
5.2.6. The Board may invite any person to address any of its meetings.
5.2.7. Only Members of the Board of Directors may vote at a meeting of the Board.
5.2.8. Motions must be passed by a Majority Vote cast by Board Members.
5.2.9. Emergency Meetings of the Board of Directors The President may call an emergency meeting of the Board to discuss urgent or unusual items.
5.2.9.1 Notice of the place, date and time of an emergency meeting of the Board, and agenda shall be given by the President to each Director by electronic mail, hand or in person not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.
5.2.9.2 An emergency meeting shall only consider the business stated in the notice of the emergency meeting.
5.2.10. Closed Meetings All or part of any meeting of the Board may be closed (in camera) to the public and general membership by a Majority vote of the Directors present. When a meeting is in camera, minutes shall only contain the end results of motions or decisions made. No motions shall be passed except:
5.2.10.1 A motion related to the perfor-mance, hiring or firing of an em-ployee.
5.2.10.2 A motion related to the suspen-sion or expulsion of a Member.
5.2.10.3 A motion to revert to an open meeting.
5.2.11. Quorum for a Meeting of the Board
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shall consist of six (6) Directors, or two-thirds (2/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
5.2.12. Quorum for an Emergency Meeting of the Board shall consist of five (5) Directors, or one-half (1/2) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
5.3. Annual General Meeting
5.3.1. The Annual General Meeting of the Association shall be held at a time and place (preferably within the community of Ramsay) designated by the Board of Directors.
5.3.2. Written notice of the place, date and time of the Annual General Meeting shall be given by the Secretary to member-ship by method listed under of “Notice of Meeting”, and shall be no less than thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days prior to the meeting. Publi-cation of Notice of the Annual General Meeting in the Newsletter shall consti-tute good and sufficient notice of the Annual General Meeting.
5.3.3. The Annual General Meeting shall be held at least once each calendar year and no more than fifteen (15) months after the preceding Annual General Meeting.
5.3.4. The business of the Annual General Meeting shall include, in the following order:
5.3.4.1 Approval of the Agenda
5.3.4.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Last Annual General Meeting
5.3.4.3 Presentation of the Presidents Report
5.3.4.4 Presentation of the Audited Fi-nancial Statements for the past fiscal year with copies available for review by the Members
5.3.4.5 Presentation of the Treasurers Report
5.3.4.6 Presentation of the Board-approved budget for the coming year
5.3.4.7 Appointment of Auditors
5.3.4.8 Election of Directors
5.3.4.9 Other business of the Association as referred to the meeting by the Board of Directors and contained in the Notice of Meeting. Any item not presented to the Annual Gener-al Meeting in this fashion must be deferred to the next meeting of the membership, General, Annual or Special.
5.3.5. Motions must be passed by a Majority Vote cast by those Members entitled to vote who are present.
5.3.6. Quorum for an Annual General Meet-ing shall consist of fifteen (15) Mem-bers , or 10% of Members entitled to vote, (whichever is less), as recorded in the Membership Registry and must include a minimum of six (6) Directors, or two-thirds (2/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
5.3.7. If there are fewer than eleven (11) Members, or fewer than 10% of Mem-bers entitled to vote (whichever is less) present at the scheduled time for the Annual General Meeting, the Board will call a Special Meeting of the Member-ship to commence no earlier than 15 minutes after the scheduled start-time of the AGM, with the same location and agenda.
5.4. Special Meeting of the Membership A Special Meeting of the Membership may be called to discuss urgent or unusual items.
5.4.1. A Special Meeting of the Membership may be called:
5.4.1.1 At the discretion of the Board, as indicated by a Majority vote of the Board.
5.4.1.2 If the Board receives a request in writing, signed by a minimum of 20% of the Members in Good Standing, stating the reason for a Special Meeting of the Membership and the motion intended.
5.4.2. Special Meeting of Membership may only consider the business stated in the Notice of Special Meeting.
5.4.3. Notice of the place, date and time of the Special Meeting of the Membership shall be given by the Secretary to member-ship by method listed under of “Notice
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of Meeting”. A Notice of Meeting of twenty-one (21) days is required to call a Special Meeting of the Membership.
5.4.4. Motions or resolutions must be passed by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by those Members entitled to vote who are present.
5.4.5. Quorum for a Special Meeting of the Membership shall consist of nine (9) Members , or 10% of Members entitled to vote (whichever is less), as recorded in the Membership Registry and must include a minimum of six (6) Directors, or two-thirds (2/3) of the sitting Directors (whichever is less).
5.5. Procedures of Meetings
5.5.1. Presiding Officer
5.5.1.1 The President, or an approved designate shall chair the Annual and all General, Special and Board Meetings.
5.5.1.2 In the absence of the President, the Vice President Internal, or in the absence of both the Vice President External, shall chair the meeting. If all are absent, a chair can be appointed by the president.
5.5.2. Unless otherwise provided for by reso-lution or these Bylaws, the most current edition of Robertʼs Rules of Order shall govern all meetings
5.5.3. Voting At all meetings of the Association, pro-vided a quorum is present, every motion shall be decided by a Majority of the votes cast, unless otherwise required by the Bylaws of the Association, or by law.
5.5.3.1 The names of Members abstaining or dissenting can be recorded on request.
5.5.3.2 Members are not entitled to vote by proxy at any meeting of the Associ-ation’s General Membership.
5.5.3.3 The Chair does not vote except:
5.5.3.4 To break a tie vote, or
5.5.3.5 When a secret ballot has been requested.
5.5.3.6 Unless a secret ballot has been requested, voting shall be by a show of hands. A declaration by the meeting Chair and an entry in the Minutes of the Association is sufficient evidence that a motion has been accepted or rejected. A record of the number of votes is not required, unless requested.
5.5.3.7 Any Member may request a secret ballot. The request for secret ballot must be supported by a minimum of three (3) Directors, or one-third (1/3) of the sitting Directors (which-ever is less), who must be in atten-dance.
5.5.3.8 The results of such a ballot shall be recorded in the Minutes. A tie vote shall defeat the motion.
5.5.4. Voting by Proxy by Directors Directors of the Association will take a sincere interest in the governing of their association. They should make every ef-fort to attend meetings and be informed about the activities, problems, and oper-ations of the association so that they can cast an educated vote on the business presented at meetings. Should the need arise for a Director to require proxy, the procedures for proxy follow:
5.5.4.1 There can be voting by proxy by any Director at any meeting.
5.5.4.2 It is used whenever the association has some item of business to vote on which includes, but is not limit-ed to, elections, adopting budgets, removing directors, other monetary expenses, assessments increases or decreases.
5.5.4.3 A Director may exercise their right to use proxy voting on no more than two occasions during the fiscal year.
5.5.4.4 Types of Proxies
5.5.4.4.1 A general proxy is writ-ten in such a way that it gives the proxy holder the right to vote as he or she sees fit on any business that may come up at a meeting.
5.5.4.4.2 A limited proxy includes on the proxy the business that
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is to be voted on and a place for the Member to tell the proxy holder the way to vote on the business. The proxy holder is legally required to cast the vote the way he has been designated by the Member.
5.5.4.4.3 It may be desired to combine general and limited proxy (e.g. for an annual meet-ing). There could be a general proxy for matters that may come up from the Members and un-known to the Board at the time preparing the proxy. This would give the proxy holder the right to vote however he sees fit.
5.5.4.5 Information included in the proxy
5.5.4.5.1 The proxy should include the name of the association, the word proxy under it, and a state-ment that ____________ is the person’s proxy for the meeting, and then a place for the Member to sign and date the proxy. If the proxy is a limited proxy it would also include any issues that are to be voted on at the meeting and a place for the Member to check “yes” or “no” or a place to vote for any candidates being considered for office. A proxy also may include when it ex-pires.
5.5.4.6 Notice of Proxy
5.5.4.6.1 The Director requiring or delegating the proxy must pro-vide notice to the Secretary.
5.5.4.7 Holding Proxy
5.5.4.7.1 Only members may be proxy holders.
5.5.4.7.2 A member may hold no more than one (1) proxy on be-half of another member.
5.5.4.8 Proxy as Quorum
5.5.4.8.1 The Association shall allow for proxies to be counted in the quorum of a meeting.
5.5.4.9 Revocation of Proxy
5.5.4.9.1 A Director may revoke their proxy at the beginning of the meeting or at any time during the meeting.
6. DIRECTORS
6.1. The Board of Directors shall consist of:
6.1.1. President
6.1.2. Secretary
6.1.3. Treasurer
6.1.4. Vice President Internal
6.1.5. Vice President External
6.1.6. Director (Past President)
6.1.7. Five (5) Directors At Large
6.2. Members of the Board of Directors must be Members of the Association.
6.3. Terms of office shall be staggered to allow for one-half of the Directors to be replaced or re-elected, while the other half are in the middle of their term to provide continuity and consistency The terms of office shall be as follows:
6.3.1. President – One year
6.3.2. Secretary – Two years, alternating with Treasurer
6.3.3. Treasurer – Two years, alternating with Secretary
6.3.4. Vice President Internal – Two years, alternating with Vice President External
6.3.5. Vice President External – Two years, alternating with Vice President Internal
6.3.6. Director (Past President) – One year
6.3.7. Directors at Large – Two (2) with one-year terms in office, three (3) with two-year terms in office.
6.4. No Director shall hold the office of President for more than four (4) consecutive one-year terms.
6.5. Each Director, at the time of their election and throughout their term of office, shall be a Member of the Association.
6.6. A Director cannot be an employee of the Association.
6.7. Director positions not filled at the Annual
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General Meeting, or if a Director resigns and is unable to serve, the Board may appoint interim Directors. Such appointments must be approved by a Majority of the Directors and be ratified at the next General Meeting by a Majority of votes cast.
6.8. The Directors of the Board shall serve without remuneration and no Director shall directly or indirectly receive any profit from their position. However, a Director may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses in-curred in the performance of their duties.
6.9. No Director or Directors shall take it upon themselves to commit the time, resources, or finances of the Association, its Board or staff without prior approval of such a commitment at a duly constituted meeting of the Board.
6.10. No Member may be elected or appointed to the Board for more than five (5) years in succession, unless by Special Resolution of the Membership. A Member shall be eligible to serve on the Board again following an absence of one (1) year.
7. PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY OF DIRECTORS
7.1. Each Director holds office with protection from the Association. The Association is required to hold Directors liability insurance, which thereby indemnifies each Director against all costs or charges that result from any act done in their role for the Association. The Association does not protect any Direc-tor for acts of fraud, dishonesty, or bad faith.
7.2. No Director is liable for the acts of any other Director or any employee of the Association. No Director is responsible for any loss or damage due to the bankruptcy, insolvency, or wrongful act of any person, firm or corpo-ration dealing with the Association. No Direc-tor is liable for any loss due to an oversight or error in judgement, or by any act in their role for the Association, unless the act is fraud, dishonesty or bad faith.
7.3. Directors can rely on the accuracy of any statement or report prepared by the Associa-tions auditor. Directors are not held liable for any loss or damage as a result of acting on that statement or report.
8. REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR
8.1. Any Director shall be automatically removed from office who:
8.1.1. Resigns by giving notice in writing, or
8.1.2. Is absent from more than two (2) con-secutive meetings of the Board, unless the cause is considered and excused by a Majority of Directors present at the next meeting.
8.2. The Board shall have the power by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Board to remove any Director from office under the following circumstances:
8.2.1. The Director fails to act in concert with the Code of Conduct, the Bylaws, the Objectives of the Association, or the goals and resolutions of the Board or membership.
8.2.2. The Directors conduct is determined to be improper, unbecoming or likely to discredit or endanger the interest or reputation of the Association.
8.2.3. The Director willfully breaches the Bylaws or Policy and Procedures of the Association.
8.3. No Director shall be removed without being notified in writing of the charge or complaint against him and without having first been giv-en the opportunity to be heard or to submit a statement in writing at a Special Meeting of the Board called for that purpose.
8.4. A Director whose removal has been rec-ommended shall be notified, in writing, no less than twenty-one (21) days prior to said Special Meeting and shall be automatically suspended upon receipt of notification until the resolution is dealt with at said meeting.
8.5. The Board shall notify the Director, in writing, of its decision, within five (5) days following the Special Meeting.
9. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1. Duties of the Board
9.1.1. To promote the Objectives of the Associ-ation.
9.1.2. To consult with the membership and the Community in establishing objectives.
9.1.3. The Board shall conduct the day to day business of the Association, subject always, to the provisions of the Societies Act, City of Calgary Landholder Agree-ment and these Bylaws and without re-
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stricting the generality of the foregoing, the Directors shall:
9.1.3.1 Establish, collect and administer membership fees of the Associa-tion.
9.1.3.2 Manage the finances of the Associ-ation in a fiscally responsible man-ner and maintain financial records according to the Generally Accept-ed Accounting Procedures as set forth by the Chartered Accountants of Canada.
9.1.3.3 Hold meetings as herein set forth.
9.1.3.4 Establish Policies and Procedures from time to time for the operation of the Association, with such Poli-cies and Procedures to be record-ed in the Association’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
9.1.3.5 Undertake to further the financial position of the Association, and to make whatever expenditures nec-essary to carry out its activities.
9.1.3.6 Appoint agents and authorize the employment of persons to carry out the Objectives of the Association. Such agents and employee(s) shall have the authority and shall per-form the duties as may be assigned by the Board.
9.1.3.7 Ensure that all necessary books and records of the Association, required by these Bylaws or by any applicable statute or law, are reg-ularly, properly and securely main-tained.
9.1.3.8 Report regularly to the membership regarding Board and Directors’ initiatives and decisions, and liaison activities with the Community at Large.
9.2. Duties of President The President shall:
9.2.1. Be responsible for the overall direction and provide leadership to the Associa-tion.
9.2.2. Chair all meetings of the Association and the Board, but may delegate such authority.
9.2.3. Act as the Official Spokesperson for the Association, but may delegate such authority.
9.2.4. Be the principal signing authority on all documents and correspondence, and be a designated signing authority on all bank accounts of the Association.
9.2.5. With the Secretary, authenticate the use of the Seal of the Association.
9.2.6. Have the right to act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board.
9.2.7. Carry out other duties pertaining to such office, and other duties as assigned by the Board.
9.3. Duties of the Vice President Internal The Vice President Internal shall:
9.3.1. Assist the President in the discharge of presidential duties.
9.3.2. Assist the President in managing the internal affairs of the Association, in-cluding Member relations and facilities operations.
9.4. Duties of the Vice President External The Vice President External shall:
9.4.1. Assist the President in managing the ex-ternal affairs of the Association, including liaison with the media, governments and public agencies.
9.4.2. Chair the Development & Planning Com-mittee.
9.5. Duties of the Secretary The Secretary shall:
9.5.1. Ensure that the records of the Associ-ation are maintained in complete and accessible fashion:
9.5.2. Keep accurate minutes of the Associ-ation and shall ensure the approved minutes are available to the Board and Members.
9.5.3. Be in charge of all correspondence of the Association under the direction of the President and the Board.
9.5.4. Maintain an accurate Membership Registry that records the names and addresses of all Members.
9.5.5. Ensure that all Notices of various meet-
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ings are prepared and distributed as required by these Bylaws.
9.5.6. Ensure that all records of the Associa-tion are properly maintained, including Policies and Procedures and the Bylaws of the Association.
9.5.7. Ensure that any reports required by government agencies are submitted in timely fashion and copies retained and properly filed.
9.5.8. With the President, authenticate the use of the Seal of the Association.
9.5.9. Maintain the official Minute Book of the Association.
9.5.10. Ensure that the records of the Associ-ation are maintained in complete and accessible fashion.
9.6. Duties of the Treasurer The Treasurer shall:
9.6.1. Ensure that all monies paid to the As-sociation are deposited in a chartered bank, treasury branch, credit union, or trust company covered by insurance as chosen by the Board.
9.6.2. Provide a regular report of the Associ-ation’s bank accounts and operational costs and be able to advise the Board at any time of the financial position of the Association.
9.6.3. Ensure that an audited financial state-ment is prepared by the appointed auditors and presented at the Annual General Meeting.
9.6.4. Ensure that the insurance policies of the Association are kept current.
9.6.5. Be a designated signing authority on all bank accounts of the Association.
9.6.6. Chair the Finance Committee.
9.7. COMMITTEES, CREATION OF COMMIT-TEES, APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
9.7.1. Committees of the Board.
9.7.2. The Board may, at its discretion, create committees to support the Objectives of the Association. The Chairs of such committees shall be appointed by the Board and shall report to the Board.
9.7.3. The Chairs of all committees shall ensure that the membership is kept informed of committee activities.
9.7.4. Terms of Reference or other guiding documents created by committees for committee work must be approved by the Board of Directors.
9.7.5. If at any time a committee Terms of Reference (or related committee docu-ments) contradicts or conflicts with the Bylaws of the Association, the Bylaws will take precedence.
9.7.6. The President shall be ex-officio (non-voting) members of any committee.
9.7.6.1 Standing Committees There shall be four standing com-mittees of the Board:
9.7.6.2 Nominating Committee
9.7.6.2.1 Chaired by the appointed Director.
9.7.6.3 Finance Committee
9.7.6.3.1 Chaired by the Treasur-er.
9.7.6.4 Membership Committee
9.7.6.4.1 Chaired by the appointed Director.
9.7.6.5 Development & Planning Commit-tee
9.7.6.5.1 Chaired by the VP Exter-nal, or appointed Director.
10. REGISTERED OFFICE The registered office of the Association shall be deemed to be located at the Ramsay Community Centre, 1136 8th Street S.E., in the City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
11. FINANCE AND AUDIT
11.1. The fiscal year of the Association shall end on the last day of June (June 30) each year.
11.2. Qualified auditors, selected by the Board and approved at the Annual General Meet-ing, shall annually audit the accounts of the Association.
11.3. The audited financial statements shall be presented to the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
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11.4. Signing Authority
11.4.1. The Board shall appoint from within its number four (4) signing officers consist-ing of:
11.4.2. The President
11.4.3. The Treasurer
11.4.4. Any other two (2) Directors at the dis-cretion of the Board.
11.5. The President or Treasurer and one other signing officer shall sign all cheques, con-tracts or other binding documents.
11.6. Under no circumstances shall a signing offi-cer sign a cheque payable to that officer.
11.7. The Board shall, prior to the Annual General Meeting, prepare and approve a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
11.8. The Board approved budget shall be pre-sented to the Association at the Annual General Meeting.
11.9. Acceptance and approval of the budget, by the Board, is approval of the proposed ex-penditures therein.
11.10. Emergency expenditures in excess of budgeted amounts must be approved by a Majority of the Board.
12. LOANS
12.1. The Association may borrow funds to meet its objects and operations.
12.2. A loan must be approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Board and ratified by a Ma-jority of the membership at a Special Meet-ing.
13. MINUTE BOOK
13.1. The Secretary, or other designated Director shall maintain and have charge of the Minute Book of the Association and shall record or cause to be recorded in it the Minutes of all proceedings of all meetings of the Board and of the Members.
13.1.1. The Minute Book shall contain:
13.1.2. Current Certificate of Incorporation
13.1.3. Objectives of the Association
13.1.4. Bylaws of the Association
13.1.5. Copies of all documents, registers and
resolutions required by law
13.1.6. Copies of the audited financial state-ments for the preceding year
13.1.7. Copies of the monthly financial reports tabled by the Treasurer
13.1.8. Copies of any other documents or correspondence that Board directs to be included in the official records of the Association.
14. SEAL OF THE SOCIETY
14.1. The Board may adopt a seal as the Seal of the Association.
14.2. The Secretary shall have custody of the Seal, unless the Board decides otherwise.
14.3. The President and the Secretary shall jointly authenticate the use of the Seal.
14.4. The Board may, by a Majority vote, appoint alternate Directors to authenticate the use of the Seal.
15. ACCESS TO ASSOCIATION RECORDS
15.1. Any Member of the Association has the right to inspect the minutes and financial records of the Association.
15.2. A Member wishing to exercise that right must give sixty (60) days written notice to the Sec-retary or President.
15.3. Member will be advised the location and the specific time to inspect the minutes and financial records of the Association.
15.4. Member will have view-only access to min-utes and financial records of the Association. Copies, pictures or reproduction of any kind is not permitted.
15.5. The following documents are available only to the Board and to those involved in the matters related in those documents.
15.6. Employee records including performance reviews.
15.7. Documents relating to the removal of a Director, or suspension or expulsion of a Member.
15.8. Documents which the Board is prohibited by law from releasing or disseminating to the general public.
16. AMENDMENTS
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16.1. The Bylaws of the Association shall not be rescinded, altered or added to except by Special Resolution approved by three-fourths (3/4) of Members entitled to vote and who are present at a Special or Annual General Meeting.
16.2. Notice of any proposed change to the By-laws must be provided to the membership at least sixty (60) days prior to the meeting called to approve the changes.
16.3. Any alteration of the Societies Act (RSA 2000, Chapter S-14) of the Province of Al-berta that may conflict with any part of these Bylaws shall have the effect of an amend-ment without any action on the part of the Association.
17. DISSOLUTION
17.1. In the event of Dissolution of the Association, all assets of the Association shall become the property of the City of Calgary.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with us and sign the surveys for the proposed new fenced-in playground within the off-leash dog park at Bellevue and MacDonald Avenues! Almost every-one we spoke with was supportive, as well as City Parks and the RCA Board.
We have submitted the application to the Calgary Parks Foundation to open a Project Gift Administration account. Once approved, the $100 000 from Green Line will be transferred into the account and we can start fundraising. In the mean-time, the Calgary Parks Foundation will be helping us request design proposals from a few playground suppliers.
There may not be any updates for the next couple of newsletters as these processes will take some time. If you have any questions, concerns or com-ments, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or come chat with us at an RCA general meeting. RCA general meetings start at 7PM on the first Tuesday of most months at the community hall. Dates for the next general meeting are also listed on the cover of the newsletter.
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