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Cambrian Heights Community Association

Cambrian Heights Community Association. 2015 Open House. November 19, 2015. Agenda Highlights. Welcome - Why This Open House? Our Objectives Current Board of Directors Important Facts for Cambrian Heights Financial Strength Programs & Events Parks & Safety

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Cambrian Heights Community Association

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  1. Cambrian Heights CommunityAssociation 2015 Open House November 19,2015

  2. Agenda Highlights 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 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

  3. Why This Open House? 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 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

  4. Our Objectives • 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.

  5. Existing Board of the Community President: Daryl Connolly ❖ Newsletter: BarbMilne ❖ Casino: Dan Vallee Planning: Gary Wilson Planning: Daryl Beatty Garden: Susan McGregor ❖ Secretary: Gary Davies Treasurer: JoAnne Dorval-Dronyk Social: Jodi Dixon Membership: Jennifer Manns ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Past Treasurer: Sonya Hnatiw ❖ ❖

  6. Important Facts for CambrianHeights 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 2014www.calgary.ca

  7. Financial Strength Year Ended March31, 2015 CashReserves: ❖ Unrestricted: $182,000 Restricted: $33,000 ❖ ❖ Balanced Budget Forecast Fiscal2016 ❖ Income: Hall Rentals, Edelweiss Pre-School, Memberships ❖ Cost: Maintenance, Capital Improvements, Programs, Administration ❖

  8. Programs & Events Programs: ❖ Sponsored: Yoga, Block Parties, Skating Rink, Community Garden Supported: Edelweiss Pre School, Jazzercise ❖ ❖ Events: ❖ Annual General Meeting & Reception Stampede Breakfast Community Cleanup Halloween Party Open House & Reception Winter Skating Party ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Future Events & Programs:(IdeaBoard) ❖ Exploring All Ideas Including Pub/Spaghetti Nights, Movie Nights,Wine Tasting, Beer Garden, Educational Events, etc. ❖

  9. Parks & Safety Community Rich with ParkSpaces ❖ Exploring Ideas to EnhanceUsage ❖ recreation programs, seasonal celebrations,outdoor events, amenities ❖ Past Examples of Park Vandalism &Garden ❖ Please Report to Police Line 311 or 403-266-1234 CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-8477 Community Association cambrianheights@gmail.com ❖

  10. Community Development Issues 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 byCity. ❖ Planning Committee Meeting with City & FCC. Upcoming General Issues: ❖ ❖ Move from Ward 7 to Ward 4 (RMT,HIW,QPK,COL,CHW,BRE,DAL ) North Central LRT 14th Street & Northmount Drive Traffic Corridor ❖ ❖ ❖

  11. Planning For The Future Continued Focus on FinancialSustainability ❖ 5-Year BudgetPlan ❖ Expand Appeal of CommunityMembership ❖ New Social & Educational Programs, BlockParties ❖ Improve Community Engagement &Communication ❖ Website, Newsletter,Email ❖ Look at Improvements in HallUsability Increase the Use & Safety of our CommunityParks ❖ ❖

  12. Getting Involved Stay Informed of CommunityActivities: ❖ AreaNewsletter Websitewww.cambrianheightscommunity.com ❖ ❖ News, Events, DP’s, New City Initiatives, CHCA Programs, Community Concerns, Local Commercial Activities, etc. ❖ Make Your Opinions Known: cambrianheights@gmail.com Get in the Know - Provide Email Addresses Consider Volunteering For Specific Interest: ❖ ❖ ❖ Sub Committees/Board, Events & Programs,Casino ❖ Jodi Dixon:social@cambrianheightscommunity.com Daryl Connolly:president@cambrianheightscommunity.com ❖ ❖

  13. Reception 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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