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RAMSAY VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR DAY OF CARING!

John Holt and Vince Bodnar

RAMSAY VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECTOver 100 volunteers of all ages are still required for this community enhancing event.The Ramsay - United Way Day of Caring committee is actively seeking community volunteers to assist on and before Sept 20th.

Mark your calendars – and plan on helping out!

Call our ‘Day of Caring’ line @ 508.5070 and Volunteer!Please leave a message for Karen, and we will contact you with more information.

Day of Caring in RamsayOn September 20, 2003, Ramsay Park (on top of Scotsman’s Hill next to the skate shack) will undergo an extensive upgrade courtesy of The City of Calgary, and its support of the United Way Day of Caring. City of Calgary employees will volunteer their time for the day to plant trees, work on landscaping and clean up public areas. Magnificent new landscaping and a beautiful new playground will result.

We need community volunteers from Ramsay to also get involved. Volunteers of all ages (including kids) are welcome and encouraged!!

Skills required include: painters & scrapers, event planners & organizers, plumbers & build-ers, rakers, gardeners & tree planters, runners, games and recreation coordinators, telephon-ers, recyclers & cleaners, refreshment servers, greeters, and much more. This will be a fun day and a great way for the entire family to get involved in your community! Get to know your neighbours – and come out and Help Ramsay!!

Call our ‘Day of Caring’ line @ 508.5070 and Volunteer!

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— NOTICE — RAMSAY COMMUNITY – RAMSAY HILL RESIDENTS

The United Way Day of Caring will proceed on Saturday, September 20th, 2003.

Project will run for the entire day; 7 am – 11 pm

Ramsay Park (on top of Scotsman’s Hill next to the skate shack) will undergo an extensive upgrade courtesy of the United Way Day of Caring and The City of Calgary.

DISRUPTIONS MAY OCCUR IN YOUR COMMUNITYPlease be advised that activities may cause disruptions including:

Permit Parking will be ‘relaxed’ for the entire day Sept. 20th Parking disruptions may occur

Noise from Ramsay Park projectIncreased foot /pedestrian and vehicle traffic

YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDOver 100 Ramsay volunteers are needed for this event. The Ramsay - United Way Day of Caring committee is actively seeking community volun-teers to assist on and before Sept 20th. Mark your calendars – and plan on helping out! Get your family and friends involved - All ages welcome.

Skills required include: painters & scrapers, event planners & organizers, plumb-ers & builders, rakers, gardeners & tree planters, runners, games and recreation coordinators, telephoners, recyclers & cleaners, refreshment servers, greeters, and much more.

Call our ‘Day of Caring’ line @ 508.5070 to Volunteeror for more information

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Table of ConTenTsUnited Way day of Caring ................ 1United Way day of Caring ................ 2Meetings annoUnCeMent .................. 3Board of direCtors ........................ 3CoMMUnity tidBits .......................... 5CoMMUnity tidBits (ContinUed) .......... 6CoMMUnity tidBits (ContinUed) .......... 7artCity & the Point ....................... 8alexandra Centre soCiety .............. 11Joe’s JoUrnal ................................ 12Waye Cao ..................................... 12Chr rePort to the CoMMUnity ........ 13rCa aMended BylaWs draft 3 .......... 14neWsletter/MeMBershiP info ........... 24

Ramsay Community assoCiation BoaRd of diReCtoRs 2002-2003 and Community ChaiRs

Board Members:President ..........................Tim Stock-Bateman ...... 264-2119 ... tstockbateman@yahoo.ca1st Vice-President .............Vince Bodnar*2nd Vice-President ............Dawn Blair ................... 237-7351Past President ..................Brenda Japp ................ 264-7137 ... brendaj@sprint.caSecretary ..........................Elizabeth Skagen .......... 262-8714 ... lizcar@shaw.caTreasurer ...........................Catherine Cartmill*Member at Large ..............Allan Baker*Member at Large ..............Beth Carter .................. 269-4199 ... bethcarter@shaw.caMember at Large ..............David Graham .............. 264-9233 ... neovblee@telusplanet.netMember at Large ..............Christina Greco*Member at Large ..............John Holt*Member at Large ..............Martina Jileckova ......... 265-7303 ... msherrin@telusplanet.netCommittee Chairs:Membership ......................Darrel Larsen ................ 265-1306 ... darrelasia@hotmail.comSummer Sports .................Glen Larsen .................. 232-8173 ... glen-larsen@shaw.caWinter Sports ...................Mark Sherrington ......... 265-7303 ... msherrin@telusplanet.netCasino ..............................Pat Baker*Bylaws ..............................Nikki Carter*Ramsay School Liaison .....Catherine Cartmill*Newsletter ............................................................. news@ramsaycommunity.ab.caBeautification ....................Brenda Japp ................ 264-7137 ... brendaj@sprint.caCivic Affairs ......................Martina Jileckova ......... 265-7303 ... msherrin@telusplanet.netCommunity Safety ............Karen Lowry*Historical Committee ........Angie Maeots .............. 313-2677 ... a_mae75@hotmail.comOther Contacts:Community Hall Manager .Karen Lowry ................ 265-4898Website Coordinator .........James Duggan ............. 283-0248 ... jpduggan@shaw.ca

Website.............................http://ramsaycommunity.ab.ca

*Please leave a message at the Community Hall: 265-4898

Come to a meeting and find out more about your community!

Next General MeetingNext meeting: Tuesday, September 5th 2003Lower Hall, 7 p.m. Babysitting available.

Next Ramsay Community Board MeetingTuesday, September 16, 2003Upper Hall, 7 p.m.

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Yoki & Jeff’sYoki & Jeff’s Real Estate Report

2nd. QuarterJanuary – June 2003

RAMSAY INGELWOOD BRIDGELAND# of Sales

Avg. List Price

Avg. Sale Price

# of Sales

Avg. List Price

Avg. Sale Price

# of Sales

Avg. List Price

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Bungalow 11 228,253 221,909 15 207,727 201,827 12 234,979 227,083

1.5 Storey 5 183,920 176,480 3 242,433 230,667 6 210,900 205,225

2 Storey 12 326,567 314,575 9 280,578 273,000 9 325,821 316,311

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OCTOBER PUMPKIN GIVEAWAYWatch for date in next issue for our free pumpkin giveaway

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Traffic UpdaTeTom Jevne, Civic Affairs

This fall the community of Ramsay will begin with the traf-fic study process mentioned in recent editions of the news-letter. Bruce McDougall from the City of Calgary is the Transportation Planner assigned to assist us through the pro-cess. Bruce provided traffic statistical information gathered from a number of locations within the community. The City of Calgary collected the information on September 9th and 10th, 2002. In the chart below I have summarized a listing of the loca-tions, total vehicle trips per day in a 24 hour period (VPD) and if stats were available a comparison to vehicle counts from June 1991 (from page 29, Background information, Ramsay Area Redevelopment Plan).

Vehicle Trips Per Day (VPD)LOCATION VPD VPD Jun ‘91 Sep ‘02

Spiller Rd north of Margaret Ave. 5230 4934Spiller Rd south of 19th Ave 5100 56948th St north of 19th Ave 6840 6938Salisbury St north of Burns Ave no info 434Bellevue Ave south of Macdonald Ave 590 72511th St north of 19th Ave no info 685519th Ave east of 9th Street 1440 231021st Ave west of 8th Street 2640 327824th Ave west of 7th Street no info 1661

Information on vehicle speed and short-cutting was also col-lected.

The traffic study process will begin in October 2003. In August we plan on meeting with City of Calgary staff to gain a clearer understanding and interpretation of the statistics gathered.

If anyone has any questions or comments regarding traffic concerns, or if you wish to become more involved in the process, please contact me at 781-3463 (leave your name and phone number). I can also be reached by e-mail at tcj.tek@shaw.ca

PARKING PERMIT REVIEW

The City of Calgary is currently reviewing the res-idential parking permit program. Some streets in Ramsay are controlled by restricted Zone D resi-dential permit requirements. The City is looking for input to determine how the program is work-ing and what changes may be required. Please forward any questions, concerns or comments to Tom Jevne at 263-5778.

Community Tidbitsramsay school principal’s messageBrian Del Castilho, Principal, Ramsay Elementary SchoolA new school year begins and with it the promise of new and exciting things to learn, new friends to meet, old friends to greet, new books, new classrooms, new clothes and so on. This year, too, we shall be celebrating our 90th anniversary, just think about it, 90 years of people who have graced the build-ing. If the walls could talk, what would they say? Teaching and learning styles come and go, curriculum changes every few years, popular styles do too. What never changes about a school are the relationships, the human interaction and drama that take place each and every day and throughout the year. Most people have a story about something that happened at school and how it affected them in a deep and lasting way. Most of the stories are positive ones. So it continues with Ramsay School today. We hope to continue the legacy left by previous generations of parents, students and staff. The school would not be around were it not for the commitment of all of those people. In today’s society where “old school” refers to some type of music barely 10 years ago, a ninety-year-old school is really the true example of “old school” with all the respect and admiration that is due to it. Come and join us in our celebration on September 12, 2003. Celebrate the past, the present and the future of Ramsay School.

come celebraTe…

oUr heriTage – oUr fUTUre

Ramsay Elementary School90th Anniversary Celebration

September 12th; 20032:30 – 7:00 PM

The celebration will include acknowledgements, a look back at our history and plans for the future. Displays, games, prizes and family barbecue will follow !

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Community Tidbitsalegria is spanish for JUbilaTionBrian Del Castilho. Principal, Ramsay Elementary SchoolOn June 2, 2003, over 100 students, parents, staff, family and friends attended an evening performance of Alegria. Ramsay School was most likely the only school in the city to attend free of charge. All those who attended were still talking about the performance weeks later. Not a single student was late for the bus transporting them to the show, quite a feat in itself. The free show was due to the generosity of the Cirque du Soleil and the efforts of Bonnie Phillips, Mooky Cornish and Pam Dyment. This is one further example of the full program offered at the school. We can do these things because of the commitment of our staff, the school council, the parents and so many of you who are members of this community. Thank you to so many of you who make this school what it is.

ramsay collecTive KiTchenOur members have been hard at work preserving seasonal fruits and vegetables. We have created a wonderful recipe, right here in the hood. “Ramsay Yellow Plum Relish”!

We are diversifying by incorporating more vegetarian meals, Curried ChickPeas, Lentil burgers and Roasted Vegetable Lasagna.

In Aug. we are cooking 10 recipes and freezing one more……Blueberries! The cost per portion is under $20 per portion. Each cook buys a portion for each of their family members. Some recipes will amount to 2 – 3 meals.

We are hoping to do more canning through the fall. We wel-come new members and can use any donations of unwanted canning jars, canning equipment or RECIPES!!

We are planning a cook for September, date to be advised. Please call 264-9692 if you want to come to our planning meeting or check the community website for details. We hope to see you there. Robyn Webster

commUniTy social WorKerSybil Braganza is the new Social Worker, City of Calgary assigned to Ramsay Community and works out of Centre Division, Community & Neighhbourhood Services. Sybil’s focus will be addressing the needs of seniors and diversity.

The City of Calgary, Community Social Workers focus on the activities at the community level, they assist in effecting social change and sustaining community action. Sybil can be reached at 268.2813.

sTampede parKing iniTiaTive

The SUCCESS of Ramsay School Stampede parking was excit-ing and encouraging to future volunteers. This was the first year that we offered parking during the day (lower lot was open at noon). With over 40 volunteers covering 100 shifts the School council raised twice as much as previous years to be used towards much needed lunchroom subsidies and learning materials.

The blocks who participated in permit parking noticed tre-mendous drops in visitor parking issues faced in previous years. Thank you to those who participated and we hope to have more blocks on board for next year! Volunteers are needed to canvass for permit parking on your street for Stampede 2004, contact Ramsay Parent council in the Fall/Winter to make arrangements.Catherine Cartmill, Ramsay School/Community Liaison

ramsay WebsiTe-call for sUbmissionsTo all committee chairs and Ramsay residents, we are seeking material for the website.

Check it out at www.ramsaycommunity.ab.caEmail jpduggan@shaw.ca or call James at 283-0248 with

content or suggestions.

civic affairs UpdaTeMartina Jileckova, Civic Affairs ChairCivic Affairs stayed busy over the summer, reviewing a number of development permits (DP). Two DPs were for new residen-tial construction – a sure sign that Ramsay is recognized as a great neighbourhood to live in!• DP2003-1306: 704 Salisbury Avenue SE - AdditionThis was a proposal for an addition to an existing home. The committee felt that the proposed addition fit the existing

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building and the community of Ramsay well.• DP2003-1679: 808 22 Avenue SE – Home occupation (Shiatsu Therapy)There were no concerns with the application as parking was adequately addressed and traffic increase was minimal.• DP2003-2067: 1119 Maggie St SE – New single family dwellingThe committee recommended that the proponents revise the proposed roofline to fit with the existing streetscape. This infill will be built on a recently subdivided lot and will fea-ture a front-drive garage with pedestrian-friendly landscaping – welcome to Ramsay!• DP2003-1680: 1141 9 St SE - New single family dwellingThis home will replace an older home on the site that can no longer be renovated. The committee felt that this home was very well designed to fit 9 Street and was happy to see that the proponents and their architect are planning on preserving the existing mature trees in front of the home. Ramsay welcomes you!We all can do our bit to keep Ramsay green – our mature trees are just one beautiful feature that makes our community so very unique!

The committee also approved the Terms of Reference for Civic Affairs. This was a major undertaking and I would like to thank all Civic Affairs members for their contribution. If you would like a copy, please visit our community website at ramsaycommunity.ab.ca/civic.html (thank you, James!).

We are still aiming for the community Traffic Study to be conducted this fall. The City has done a lot of preliminary data collection on speed and short-cutting through our com-munity and we are currently the first community on the City’s waiting list for the Traffic Study. Thank you to Tom Jevne for his ongoing liaison with The City and let’s all gear up for the fall: the community cooperation and consensus on the traffic issues and measures we can implement will be critical for the study to be successful.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy summer, and to especially thank the Civic Affairs com-mittee volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

Get Involved! - The Civic Affairs Committee regularly meets the second Monday of each month. We meet at the Shamrock Hotel (upstairs). We always welcome new members!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 265.7303.

indUsTrial inTerface UpdaTeby Taras SemeniukRamsay is a community that is bounded by industrial activi-ties. In the spring of 2002, Alderman Joe Ceci initiated The Industrial Interface Project (I.I.P)* in response to incidents such as the Dura-Lite and Hub Oil fires. The I.I.P. task force, headed by Mr. Wayne Brown of the Calgary Fire Department, was formed to:• identify issues related to the use and storage of poten-

tially hazardous substances on industrial lands, and• recommend a plan of action to reduce the level of risk.Earlier this spring, the I.I.P. report was presented and

approved by Council to go forward, recommending:“The preparation of a policy document to support the

development of a Hazardous Substance Bylaw to require the reporting of data on hazardous substances stored and/or used within Calgary city limits.”

The I.I.P. task force is working on a policy document to bring back to for approval in December 2003. The document will include recommendations and a detailed implementation plan for early 2004. One recommendation is expected to be a Hazardous Materials Bylaw.

A Hazardous Materials Bylaw will enhance the safety of citizens, emergency responders and industrial employees by reducing risk associated with the storage and use of hazardous substances in Calgary through the:• improving industrial preparedness by requiring the

identification of all on-site hazardous substances;• providing that identification information to emergency

responders in the event of an incident; • planning for risks related to life safety, fire safety, and

environmental concerns;• reducing (the community’s) perceived and actual risk

through the identification of hazardous substances; and• strengthening understanding between the residential

and industrial communities.Preparations are being made to develop and implement a

Residential/Industrial Interface Committee to manage issues related to the storage and use of hazardous substances.*Ramsay Community is represented on the Industrial Interface Project by Mr. Taras Semeniuk.

ramsay school playgroUnd UpdaTeWe have been consulting with three playground design companies, have been in contact with the Calgary Board of Education and are developing a budget to submit with grant applications. To best utilize grants, volunteer labor and donat-ed equipment are very important. Corporate donations are also welcome. Please come to the 90th anniversary party at the school on September 12th if you want to see the plans or are willing to volunteer in any capacity, can donate equipment or materials or just want to get more information. We would love to meet with you!! Catherine Cartmill, Ramsay School PAC Playground Committee

raido open hoUseRaido Youth Transition House has been operating in Ramsay in the old St. Anne’s Convent for 4months now and we would like to invite all Ramsay residents to an open house. In part to show our appreciation to the community of Ramsay for their welcoming us into their community, but also to give Ramsay residents a chance to visit the building and meet the Raido staff before interior renovations truly get underway.

Please feel welcome to drop in any time between 4 and 8 PM on September 12 for refreshments and snacks. Our address is 922 21st Avenue SE and any questions can be answered in person or by calling 265 4566.

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ARTCITY A CELEBRATION OF ART,

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 3 WEEKENDS / SEPTEMBER 5—21, 2003

WHAT WILL YOU SPREAD?

This year, Artcity festival will address SPREAD - the nature of physical

expansion and the way in which we produce and distribute resources,

information and influence. Spread the word.

Artcity.Boasting the largest contemporary visual arts festival in Calgary, the 19th annual Artcity Festival has lots to do and see at more than 50 venues spread out across the city featuring every kind of art imaginable from multimedia to architecture to design. For more information, check out www.art-city.ca

Sept. 3 -23 “Revealing the Process”; Artwalk Group Exhibiton of the Point Society of Art members in the Point Gallery. “ARTWALK” Opening: Sept. 19 5-9pm Open Sat., Sept. 20 & Sun., Sept 21; 11 am to 4 pm both days. Observe or participate in our “hands-on” activity and demos, Sept. 19-21. The Point Gallery and studios is home to over 30 fine artists and artisans. It’s a good opportunity to see what we’re up to and to visit us in our studios. Different demo every 3 hours. Come and join us!

Sept. 26 - Oct. 14/03; “Places Here and There” - over 20 new works in oil, acrylic and watercolor by Andrew Hyslop. Landscapes of his travels through Alberta, B.C. and Mexico. Opening reception: Sept. 26; 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 17 - Nov. 4; New paintings by Elsie Stein. Opening reception: Oct. 17; 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 5 - Dec 2 Annual Christmas Show. Watch for more details in October!

The Point Gallery & Studios, 1139- 11 St., SE; Calgary Ph: 265-6867 Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 1-4 pm; Sats. 11 am - 4 pm.

THE BURNS VISUAL ARTS SOCIETY ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE 828 - 24 AVENUE, S.E. (brick building with red door kitty corner from Ramsay Crossing)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th (11:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Now located in Ramsay, The Burns Visual Art Society will be having its Annual Open House on Saturday, September 20th, 2003 as part of Calgary’s 20th Anniversary of the ARTWALK 2003. The Burns Visual Art Society (BVAS) is a non profit, co-opera-tive society, the main purpose of which is to provide studio space at a reasonable cost to working visual artists. During its more than 20 year existence, the BVAS has served as a centre for the production of contemporary visual art. There are 15 studios and 18 artists practicing in the studios. The artists will be in attendance in their studios on September 20th. Refreshments will be served. We will be very pleased if Ramsay Residents are able to drop in on this day.

The Point Gallery

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Good Communities Are Created, Not Given!Join our Community Involvement Team for The Terry Fox Foundation

We would like to get to know the friendly people of Calgary and let them know who we are and what we do. With a full-time staff of two employees, we are responsible for 700 Terry Fox events in Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.This means, we have difficulty in just leaving the provincial office! We need your help in promoting our hope for a cancer-free world. This was Terry’s dream; this is our dream. Who can become a member of our Community Involvement Team?

YOU!That is right, YOU!…by giving only 1-2 hours per month at your convenience.

If you would like to help by being our connection to your organization, neighbourhood or service club, please call or email us and we will be in touch with you soon.

Junaid Malik Rhonda RisebRoughVolunteer-Public Relations and Provincial DirectorCommunity Involvement Coordinator The Terry Fox Foundation Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut1177.1177.1177 403.212.1336junaid@telus.net abnt@terryfoxrun.org

BEAVERS, CUBS, SCOUTS and VENTURES REGISTRATIONOur Organization is open to both BOYS and GIRLS

We meet at our hall in front of the Victoria Park Community Association6 Street and 12 Ave SE

Tuesdays: Beavers (5-7 years)Wednesdays: scouts (11-14 years)Thursdays: cuBs (8-10 years)

ventures (14-17 years) This gang is one of the most adventurous groups in the city, and are accepting applications for membership. Ventures determine their focus, and run their own program.

Registration Night: MONDAY Sept 8, 7:00 PMFee: $111.00 per year

Details: Please contact Rick @ 278.2547

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ramsay streetscape development project

invites you to attend our 2nd

OPEN HOUSERamsay Community Upper Hall October 25, 2003 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Join architect and urban planner Marc Boutin for a review and discussion of the Streetscape Development Project for Ramsay. We have now completed an assessment of the community needs, and Marc has an overview document with proposed general design plans, and specific plans for a first project. This project affects the entire community and we invite participation from all Ramsay area residents. Please come and give your feedback on the work that has been achieved.

This project is made possible by a generous donation from the Neighbourhood Grant Program of the Calgary Foundation.

Refreshments will be served.For more information, call Brenda at 264-7137

PROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLIST in your Neighbourhood

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RUN FOR THE CUREJoin the Alexandra Centre Society “Run for the Cure” Team October 5. Run 5 kms. or walk 1km., enjoy the fresh air, and meet new friends while you raise funds for breast cancer research. Do the run… Get the T-Shirt. Easy registration and race package pick-up at the Society. Bring the whole family including the pooch! No registration fee for children under 16 (must raise $50 in sponsorship to get a T-shirt). Or…

...support your team… sponsor a participant with pledges and / or come out and cheer us on!

CIBCRUN for the CURE

Community ChallengeJoin the Alexandra Team

orSponsor a Runner / Walker

Raise funds for breast cancer researchIt’s easy to be a supporter!

REGISTER ON-LINEOr Donate to a team member on-line

www.cbcf.orgTeam Name:

The Alexandra Centreor

Pick up a form at the Alexandra Centre Society

Suzuki Music Early Beginnings I

For children from 6 months to 3 years of age and their parents.Children learn:

Rhythmic & Melodic AwarenessEarly Language Literacy Skills

Memory & Social SkillsClass size 8-12 children.16 Weeks / Wednesdays

September 17 through January9:30 am – 10:30 am

Cost: $125*Call 269-5588

*Monthly payment and subsidies available if needed.

Give us your opinion…You have likely received The Alexandra Centre Society questionnaire. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and give us your feedback. You can pick up copies at the Alexandra Centre Society.E-mail acentres@shaw.ca, call 269-5588 or drop by for a coffee at 922 – 9 Ave. SE.

A big THANK YOU to our volunteers for Doors Open Calgary. You made it a fantastic success!

Peter Chesson Doris BirnieShirley-anne Reuben Leslie FernandesRocky Greenslade Margaret VollansKen Robertson Andi KleissnerRene Rozier Steacy Collyer 269-5588

AlexAndrA Centre SoCiety

AlexAndrA Centre SoCiety AnnuAl BArBeCueSaturday September 13, 2003 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bring your family, share a picnic blanket with friends, and neighbours.

FREE HOT DOGS

STAMPEDE STAGE ENTERTAINMENTCHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESVINTAGE CAR DISPLAY

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Alberta Government Major Funding

WAYNE CAO, MLA Calgary Fort Constituency

2784 Glenmore Tr. SE Calgary, AB. T2C 2E6 Phone: 216-5454 Fax: 216-5455

Welcome back from summer break, everyone. While it can be dif-ficult pulling ourselves away from holiday activities, there is always a great deal to look forward to in the fall. Somewhat like New Years Day, this is a time of year that represents new beginnings—the start of many new cycles and endeavours in our lives. The school year is one of these cycles. Unfortunately, not all the children in our ward are going back to the same school they left in June. While we were successful in our campaign to keep Ramsay Elementary School open, the Calgary Board of Education has now closed Mountain View Elementary School and will use the facility for other educational purposes. As Calgary’s population and city limits continue to expand, the role of established inner city services will continue to come under review. Protecting these services is a constant challenge, but so far we in Ward 9 have worked successfully to retain and, in some cases,

improve a number of valued community assets. Forest Lawn Pool, for example, will be kept open another two years. Also, at a time when some inner city areas are threatened with the loss of their local library—such as Georgina Thompson Library in the northwest—our Forest Lawn Library is expanding and the Ogden Library has moved to a larger space in Glenmore Square Plaza. If you would like to speak with me regarding inner city services or if you would like to talk about any issue you would like addressed, please contact my office at 268-2430 (phone), 268-8091 (fax) or jceci@calgary.ca

Sincerely,Joe Ceci, MSWAlderman, Ward 9

In $ Million Edmon. Calgary Rest of Alberta

Municipal Affairs 22.5 16.3 47.6Infrastructure* 76.4 96.9 153.3Transportation 75.0 90.0 174.7 Total 173.9 203.2 375.6

Education 1,100.0 1,200.0 2,800.0Health 1,800.0 1,600.0 1,300.0Cap.Infrastructure 85.1 63.4 153.3Children 227.5 166.7 214.1HR Services 331.1 213.8 301.2Innovation/Science 41.2 6.7 1.0Economic Dev. 0.527 0.120 0.607Community Dev. 7.1 8.9 33.6Seniors 66.3 68.1 126.5Justice 21.4 27.5 21.9 Total 3,680.0 3,360.0 4,950.0

*Plus School Operation & Maintenance: $361.0 million

• Since 1995, education funding has increased steadily by $1,400 million or 58%, to current $20 million per class day. Fall 2002 school survey shows class sizes remain virtually the same as the previous years; 19.5 per kindergarten class, 23.2 class 1-6, 25.5 class 7-9.

• Last year, during the Teachers Union strike, at the request of the Alberta Teachers Union and the School Boards Association, the province established the arbitration in which the Teacher’s Union accepted 14% salary increase. The salary increase cost the boards $260 million while the board received $298 increase from the Government. • Tax payers pay 75% of post secondary education while stu-dents pay 25% of the cost in tuition. $433 million is allocated to assist students in financial need.• Deregulation of electricity has quickly resulted in 30% increase (3,000 MW) in generation capacity since 1998, and another 5,200MW, worth $6 billion, will be developed by 2006. Higher natural gas world price has affected electricity price, as 42% of electricity is from gas fuel. We are aware of utility cost and billing problems. Advisory Council on Electricity has been appointed to investigate the reasons behind high cost of elec-tricity and unfair billing practices. Government has programs to help low-income Albertans to deal with hardship in utilities costs. Government is also considering helping public organiza-tion, such as school boards, to deal with rising utility costs.• Government recognizes the steep rise in auto insurance hurt-ing Albertans and businesses. The same problem is in other parts of the country. A committee is reviewing the matter and developing options to address the rising premium.

Joe’s Journal

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Report to the Community, David Tuer, Chair, Calgary Health Region

The health care system, as it stands today, is not sustainable. The Calgary Health Region faces a serious cash crunch as it attempts to address the needs of an aging and growing population. Our calculations show that we’re close to $83 million short of what we need to meet the needs of people in this region. After taking out costs, slowing down services and speculating that we can generate some revenue, we’re projecting a deficit of $25 million for this year. Our board would clearly prefer to eliminate that deficit once and for all, but we will not do it by making further reductions in services. The answer doesn’t lie simply in looking for more efficiencies, continuing to ration health services or asking the province to spend more on health care. Instead, it’s time to be bold. The Region has called on the province to investigate new ways of financing health care, such as increasing health care premiums, hiking tobacco taxes or imposing a new levy on automobile insurance companies. Allowing the Region to raise revenues is another solution. Strategic partnerships with the private sector, retail outlets in our hospitals, sponsorships and advertis-ing are all ways in which we could generate addi-tional funds for health care. Our success with these ventures will improve the quality of life for every-one who needs care.

The Calgary Health Region is looking at innova-tive ways to provide endoscopy services to the public. Endoscopy is a broad term used to describe the process of examining the inside of the body using a flexible instrument called an endoscope. In July, the Region published an expression of interest document looking for proposals to have the private sector provide building infrastructure or assistance with delivery in an Endocopy Service Centre. Such a centre would help deal with an increasing num-

ber of procedures needed for the Region’s rapidly expanding population.

Three major anchors have been approved in prin-ciple by the Calgary Health Region for the former Colonel Belcher Hospital. More than 25 groups have been recommended as potential candidates including Chronic Disease Services, Mental Health Services and 8th and 8th Health Centre. The site is an excellent location where people and programs can work together to serve the city and Region. With a focus on communication, integration and co-location, the expanded downtown services will be a stepping-stone to exceptional health care delivery. The next step will see the formation of a working group with representatives from the devel-opment group, the Region, the City of Calgary and members of the Beltline community to collect feedback, establish priorities and engage in open conversation about the redevelopment of the site.

The Calgary Health Region’s Web site has expe-rienced steady growth over the last few months. The Region recently relaunched its site to provide convenient access to health news, information and advice. From March to May, the total number of hits on the site went from 7.6 million to 12.9 mil-lion per month before leveling off in June to 9.4 million. Total user sessions – the number of indi-vidual users visiting the site– went from 501,670 to 710,777 per month before settling at 518,885 per month in June. The Re`gion’s West Nile Web site, www.westnilevirusalberta.ca, has also been well received. The site had 198,580 hits in June and 8,926 user sessions. I encourage you to visit the Region’s site at www.calgaryhealthregion.ca, and to stay abreast of developments in our health care system.

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NOTICE: The Ramsay Community Association Board of Directors is hereby presenting a Draft of 2003 RAMSAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, AMMENDED BYLAWS 2003, under the Charter as registered under the Societies Act, Registrar of Companies, in the Province of Alberta.

The Bylaws are appearing in printed format in this newslet-ter, so that Ramsay Community Association Members are aware of the changes, and understand how they will be up for

adoption (ratified) by majority vote at the Annual General Meeting in October. Once the By-laws ratified by the general membership at the next Annual General Meeting, it is the responsibility of the RCA Board Members to sign on behalf of the constituents. The acceptance of the new Bylaws is a Community decision, and not a Board decision. The Board has been reviewing this issue for several months, and would officially like to thank the hard work and effort of Al Cushing and Nikki Carter in the development of this Document.

1. PREAMBLE1.1. The society known as The Ramsay

Community Association of Calgary, hereinafter referred to as the Association, is incorporated under the Societies Act of the Province of Alberta.

1.2. The geographic boundaries of the Association, and Community as specified by the City of Calgary are:

1.2.1. West: the Elbow River1.2.2. North and East: the CPR mainline1.2.3. South approximately 26th Avenue S.E.

1.3. This document is the general Bylaws for the Association, and shall regulate the business and affairs of the Association.

2. MANDATEThe Mandate of the Ramsay Community Association is:2.1. To facilitate and encourage the recreational,

cultural and social activities of the Community of Ramsay.

2.2. To provide a focus for Community activities, and a forum for the consideration and discussion of questions affecting the

Community and the Association.2.3. To liase with the City of Calgary, the

Federation of Calgary Communities, the Province of Alberta and any other appropriate government, corporation or organisation to forward the interests of Ramsay and its residents.

3. TERMINOLOGYIn these Bylaws, the following words shall have these meanings.3.1. “Adult” shall mean any person of legal

voting age as defined by the Province of Alberta.

3.2. “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Association.

3.3. “Community” the persons and business located inside the geographic boundaries of the Association.

3.4. “Community at Large” shall mean persons outside the geographic boundaries of the Association with whom the Association may have cause to interact.

DRAFT 3 – August 2003RAMSAY COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATIONAMMENDED BYLAWS 2003

The Charter as registered under the Societies Act, Registrar of Companies, in the Province of Alberta.

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3.5. “Director” shall mean a Member of the Association elected to the Board of the Association.

3.6. “Family” shall mean up to two adults and any number of children under the age of 18 living in the same residence.

3.7. “Legally Related” shall mean any two (2) or more persons associated through birth, marriage and/or common-law agreement.

3.8. “Majority” shall mean more than one-half (1/2) of the votes cast, except as otherwise noted in these bylaws

3.9. “Member” shall mean a person holding, under the terms and conditions of these bylaws, membership in the Association.

3.10. “Member in Good Standing” shall mean an adult whose annual membership dues and other fees are paid and whose membership is not under suspension.

3.11. “Full Member” shall mean a member in good standing, who resides within the geographic boundaries of the Community unless otherwise noted in these Bylaws.

3.12. “Proper Notice” shall mean notice, delivered in writing, by letter or by publication in the Association newsletter, at least twenty-one (21) days prior to a Special or Annual Meeting, stating the intention or purpose of the meeting, and delivered to the last recorded address of each member. Said notice shall be deemed given when delivered to a household, post office, or after publication in the community newsletter.

3.13. “Special Resolution” shall mean a resolution passed:

3.13.1. At a Special or Annual General Meeting of which twenty-one (21) days notice has been given, specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a Special Resolution, and

3.13.2. By a majority of not less than three-quarters (3/4) of the votes cast by those members entitled to vote who are present.

3.14. Interpretation – In all Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of the Association, the singular 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 amendment to such statute or section as the

case may be.

4. MEMBERSHIP4.1. Guidelines

4.1.1. Any person over 18 years of age and living or operating a business within the Community may become a Member of the Association.

4.1.2. Full Members of the Association must reside, or operate a business located, within the boundaries of the Community and be Members in Good Standing.

4.1.3. Only Full Members shall be entitled to vote on the business of the Association.

4.1.4. To be eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting or a Special Meeting an individual must be a Full Member for at least thirty days prior to the Annual General Meeting or Special Meeting and have attended at least one General Meeting during in the preceding twelve months.

4.1.5. The Board may establish additional membership classifications and shall establish the membership fees for each class of membership.

4.1.6. The Board shall publish with notice of the Annual General Meeting the terms and conditions of membership to be in effect for the following year.

4.1.7. The Association shall maintain a register of Members.

4.2. Rights of MembershipThe rights and privileges of any Full Member shall include:4.2.1. The right to audit meetings of the

Association’s Board of Directors4.2.2. The right to participate in and vote

at any meeting of the Association’s General Membership.

4.2.3. The right to stand for election as a Director of the Association.

4.2.4. The right to use the Association’s facil-ities according to the terms and condi-tions established by the Association.

4.3. Termination .of Membership4.3.1. Resignation:

4.3.1.1. A member may resign from the Association at any time by providing written notice to the Board

4.3.1.2. Once notice has been received the Member’s name will be immediately removed from the Register of Members

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4.3.1.3. The Member is considered to have ceased being a Member upon receipt by the Board of his resignation.

4.3.1.4. Membership Dues will not be refunded when a Member resigns.

4.3.2. Failure to Pay Membership Fees4.3.2.1. Annual Memberships expire

on August 31 of each year and must be renewed.

4.3.2.2. If a Member has not paid the annual membership fees within two (2) months following the renewal date, the Member is considered to have submitted his resignation effective on October 31.

4.3.3. Suspension and Expulsion:4.3.3.1. A member may be suspended

or expelled from the Association, for conduct prejudicial to the good order of the Association, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Board, under the following conditions:

4.3.3.2. The member has been advised, in writing, twenty-one days in advance of the meeting where the vote is to be taken, of the charge or complaint against him.

4.3.3.3. The member has had the opportunity to be heard by, or submit a written statement to the Board.

4.3.3.4. A suspension will be for not less than thirty (30) days and for not more than one (1) year.

4.3.3.5. An expulsion is permanent.4.3.3.6. There shall be no

reimbursement of membership fees paid by any suspended of expelled member.

4.3.3.7. A suspension or expulsion shall take effect immediately following the decision of the Board and delivery of written notice provided by the Board to the Member.

4.3.3.8. A suspended or expelled member may apply for reinstatement by submitting a written application to the Membership. Within thirty (30) days of receipt, by the Board, of the request for a review a

Special Meeting will be called. The suspended member may, after review of the application by the Members, be reinstated by a two-thirds majority of the Members who are present at that meeting.

5. Meetings5.1. General Meetings

5.1.1. All General Meetings of the Association are open to the public.

5.1.2. At least nine (9) General Meetings 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 Meetings shall be announced at the Annual General Meeting and confirmed in each Newsletter.

5.1.4. The agenda of the meeting shall be included in the Notice of the Meeting

5.1.5. The Secretary shall record attendance at each General Meeting.

5.1.6. The order of business at General Meetings of the Association shall be:

5.1.6.1. Approval of the Agenda

5.1.6.2. Approval of the minutes of the last General Meeting.

5.1.6.3. Presidents Report5.1.6.4. Treasurer’s Report5.1.6.5. Secretary’s Report5.1.6.6. Presentations by

invited guests5.1.6.7. Committee Reports5.1.6.8. Unfinished Business5.1.6.9. New Business

5.1.7. Quorum for a General Meeting shall consist of 10% of the membership as recorded by the Secretary and must include three (3) Directors.

5.2. Board Meetings5.2.1. The Board shall meet at least nine

(9) times each year in addition to the General Meetings, Annual General Meeting and any Special Meetings.

5.2.2. A meeting of the Board may be called by the President or by any four Directors.

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5.2.3. Written notice of the place, date and time of Board Meetings shall be given by the Secretary to each Director, by mail, electronic mail, or hand, or in the Newsletter, not less than 30 days prior to the meeting. Publication of Notice of the Board Meeting in the Newsletter shall constitute good and sufficient notice of the Board Meeting.

5.2.4. The agenda of the meeting shall be included in the Notice of the Meeting.

5.2.5. Any Member of the Association may audit a Board Meeting.

5.2.6. The Board may invite any person to address any of its meetings.

5.2.7. No person who is not an elected mem-ber of the Board may vote at a Board Meeting.

5.2.8. All or part of any Board meeting may be closed to the public and general membership (in camera) by a majority vote of the Directors present. When a meeting is in camera no motions shall be passed except.

5.2.8.1. A motion related to the perfor-mance, hiring or firing of an employee.

5.2.8.2. To revert to an open meeting.5.2.9. The quorum for a Board Meeting shall

be seven (7) directors.5.2.10. If it is impossible for the Board to meet

in person, then a written resolution may be circulated to the entire Board. If the resolution is personally validated in writing by majority of the Directors then that resolution shall be as if passed at a meeting of Directors duly called and constituted.

5.3. Annual General Meeting5.3.1. The Annual General Meeting of the

Association shall be held at a time and place within 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 each Member, by mail or through pub-lication in the Newsletter, not less than thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days prior to the meeting. Publication of Notice of the Annual General Meeting in the Newsletter shall constitute 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 Agenda5.3.4.2. Approval of the Minutes of the

last Annual General Meeting5.3.4.3. Presentation of the Presidents

Report5.3.4.4. Presentation of the Audited

Financial Statements for the past year with copies available for review by the Members

5.3.4.5. Presentation of the Treasurer’s Report

5.3.4.6. Presentation of the Board Approved Budget for the com-ing year

5.3.4.7. Appointment of Auditors5.3.4.8. Election of Directors5.3.4.9. 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 General Meeting in this fashion must be deferred to the next meeting of the membership, either General, Annual or Special.

5.3.4.10. Quorum for a Annual General Meeting shall consist of 10% of the membership as recorded by the Secretary and must include seven (7) Directors

5.4. Special Meeting of the Membership

5.4.1. A Special Meeting of the Membership may be called to discuss a single urgent or unusual item.

5.4.2. A Special Meeting may be called:

5.4.2.1. At the discretion of the Board5.4.2.2. 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 and the motion intended.

5.4.3. Special Meetings may only consider the business stated

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in the Notice of special meeting.

5.4.4. Proper Notice of twenty-one (21) days is required to call a special meeting.

5.4.5. Quorum for a Special Meeting shall consist of 10% of the membership as recorded by the Secretary and must include seven (7) Directors

5.5. Procedures5.5.1. Presiding Officer

5.5.1.1. The President shall chair all General, Special and Board Meetings.

5.5.1.2. In absence of the President, the Vice President Internal or in the absence of both the Vice President External shall chair the meeting.

5.5.2. Unless otherwise provided for by resolution or these Bylaws the current edition of Roberts’s Rules of Order shall govern all meetings.

5.5.3. At all meetings of the Association every motion shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast by the members present unless otherwise required by the Bylaws of the Association, or by Law.

5.5.3.1. Each Full Member has one vote and only Full Members may vote.

5.5.3.2. The Chair does not vote except to break a tie vote.

5.5.3.3. There shall be no voting by proxy at any meeting.

5.5.4. 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 resolution has been accepted or rejected. A record of the number of votes is not required.

5.5.5. Any Member may request a secret ballot. The results of such a ballot shall be recorded in the Minutes.

6. DIRECTORS

6.1. The Board of Directors shall consist of:6.1.0.1. President6.1.0.2. Secretary6.1.0.3. Treasurer6.1.0.4. Vice President Internal6.1.0.5. Vice President External and Chair of

Civic Affairs6.1.0.6. Director (Past President)6.1.0.7. 5 - Directors At Large

6.2. Members of the Board of Directors must be Full Members of the Association.

6.3. Terms of office shall be staggered to allow for half of the Directors being 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 – 0ne year6.3.2. Secretary – Two years, alternating with

Treasurer6.3.3. Treasurer – Two years, alternating with

Secretary6.3.4. 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 year6.3.7. 5 Directors at Large – two with one-

year terms in office, three with two-

year terms in office.6.4. No Director shall hold the Office of President

for more than two consecutive one (1) year terms.

6.5. Each Director, at the time of his election and throughout his term of office shall be a full member of the Association.

6.6. A Director cannot be an employee of the Association.

6.7. If less than eleven (11) members are elected at the Annual General Meeting or Director resigns and is unable to serve, the Board may appoint interim members. Such appointments must be approved by two thirds (2/3) of the Directors present at any duly constituted Board meeting and be ratified at the next General Meeting by two thirds of the members present.

6.8. The Directors of the Board shall serve without remuneration and no Director shall directly or indirectly receive any profit from his position. However, a Director may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of his duties

6.9. No Director or Directors shall take it upon themselves to commit the time, resources, or

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finances of the Association its Board or Staff without prior approval of such a commitment at a duly constituted meeting of the Board

7. PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY OF DIRECTORS.7.1. Each Director holds office with protection

from the Association. The Association indemnifies each Director against all costs or charges that result from any act done in his role for the Association. The Association does not protect any Director 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. Do Director is responsible for any loss or damage due to the bankruptcy, insolvency, or wrongful act of any person, firm or corporation dealing with the Association. Do Director is liable for any loss due to an oversight or error in judgement, or by any act in his 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 Association’s auditor. Directors are not held liable for any loss or damage as a result of acting on that statement or report.

8. APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE8.1. A Nominating Committee shall prepare a list

of nominations for all elected Officers and Directors of the Association. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the following persons, unless otherwise directed by a resolution of the Board.

8.1.1. Past President (Chair)8.1.2. One Director at Large appointed by

the Board8.1.3. Two Members of the Association who

are not members of the Board but who are appointed by the Board.

8.1.4. The President and Secretary shall be ex-officio (non-voting) members of the committee.

8.2. The Nominating Committee is responsible for:8.2.1. Preparing a slate of nominees for

each vacant Director position.8.2.2. Presenting the slate to the Annual

General Meeting.8.2.3. Orienting new Board members.

8.3. Should a Member of the Nominating Committee be nominated for a seat on the Board then that Member shall be excluded from the Nominating Committee and the Chair shall appoint a replacement.

8.4. Decisions of the Nominating Committee must

be unanimous.8.5. At the Annual General Meeting any Member

of the Association may nominate any Member of the Association for election to the Board. Such a nomination must be seconded and the nominated member must accept the nomination.

8.6. The outcome of the elections shall be determined by a majority vote of the members present at the Annual General Meeting.

8.7. 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 again following an absence of one year.

9. REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR9.1. A Director shall be automatically removed

from office who: 9.1.1. Resigns by giving notice in writing, OR 9.1.2. Is absent from more than two (2)

consecutive meetings of the Board, unless the cause is considered and excused by the Directors present at the next meeting.

9.2. The Board shall have the power by three-fourths (3/4) majority of the Board to remove any Director from office under the following circumstances:

9.2.1. The Director fails to act in concert with the Objects of the Association, or the goals and resolutions of the Board.

9.2.2. The Director’s conduct is determined to be improper, unbecoming or likely to discredit or endanger the interest or reputation of the Association.

9.2.3. The Director wilfully breaches the Bylaws or Policy and Procedures of the Association.

9.3. No Director shall be removed without being notified in writing of the charge or complaint against him and without having first been given the opportunity to be heard or to submit a statement in writing at a special Board meeting called for that purpose.

9.4. A Director whose removal has been recommended shall be notified, in writing, no less than ten (10) days prior to the special meeting and shall be automatically suspended until the resolution is dealt with at said meeting.

9.5. The Board shall notify the Director, in writing, of its decision, with in five (5) days following the special Meeting.

9.6. Any Director removed from the Board

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shall not be eligible to stand for election or appointment for a period of two (2) years from date of removal.

10. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES10.1. Duties of the Board

10.1.1. 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 Agreement and these Bylaws and without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the Directors shall:

10.1.1.1. Establish, collect and admin-ister membership fees of the Association.

10.1.1.2. Manage the finances of the Association in fiscally respon-sible manner and maintain financial records accord-ing the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures as set forth by the Chartered Accountants of Canada.

10.1.1.3. Hold meetings as herein set forth.

10.1.1.4. Establish policies and pro-cedures from time to time for the operation of the Association, such policies and procedures to be recorded in the Association’s Policy and Procedure Manual.

10.1.1.5. Undertake by whatever means they deem advisable to fur-ther the financial position of the Association, and to make whatever expenditures neces-sary to carry out its activities.

10.1.1.6. Appoint Officers and Agents, and authorize the employment of persons as they deem nec-essary, to carry out the objec-tives of the Association. Such Officers, Agents and employ-ees shall have the authority and shall perform the duties as may be assigned by the Board.

10.1.1.7. Ensure that all necessary books and records of the Association, required by these Bylaws or by any applicable statute or law, are regularly, properly and securely main-tained.

10.2. Duties of President The President shall:

10.2.1. Be responsible for the overall direction of the Association.

10.2.2. Chair all meetings of the Association and the Board.

10.2.3. Act as the Official Spokesperson for the Association, but may delegate such authority.

10.2.4. Be the principal signing authority on all documents and correspondence, and be a designated signing authority on all bank accounts of the Association.

10.2.5. With the Secretary, authenticate the use of the Seal of the Association.

10.2.6. Be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board.

10.2.7. Carry out other duties pertaining to such office, and other duties as assigned by the Board.

10.3. Duties of the Vice President InternalThe Vice President Internal shall:10.3.1. Assist the President in the discharge

of his duties and preside at all meet-ings in his absence.

10.3.2. Assist the President in managing the internal affairs of the Association, including member relations and facilities operations.

10.3.3. Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Board.

10.4. Duties of the Vice President External10.4.1. Preside at all meetings in the absence

of the President or Vice President Internal.

10.4.2. Assist the President in managing the external affairs of the Association, including liaison with the media, governments and public agencies.

10.4.3. Chair the Civic Affairs Committee. 10.4.4. Carry out other duties as may be

assigned by the Board.10.5. Duties of the Secretary

The Secretary shall:10.5.1. Attend all meetings of the Association

and the Board and keep accurate minutes of such meetings and shall ensure such records are available to Board Members and Members.

10.5.2. Be in charge of all correspondence of the Association under the direction of the President and the Board.

10.5.3. Make sure a record of names and addresses of all Members is kept and cause all notices of various meetings to be sent as required.

10.5.4. Ensure that all records of the

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Association are properly maintained, including Policy and Procedures and the Bylaws.

10.5.5. Ensure that any reports required by government agencies are submitted in timely fashion and copies retained and properly filed.

10.5.6. With the President, authenticate the use of the Seal of the Association.

10.5.7. Maintain the official Minute Book of the Association.

10.5.8. Ensure that the records of the Association are maintained in complete and accessible fashion.

10.6. Duties of the TreasurerThe Treasurer shall:

10.6.1. Ensure that all monies paid to the Association are deposited in a char-tered bank, Treasury Branch, Credit Union, or Trust Company covered by insurance as chosen by the Board.

10.6.2. Provide a monthly report of the Association’s bank accounts and operational costs and be able to advise the Board at any time of the financial position of the Association.

10.6.3. Ensure that an audited financial statement is prepared by the appointed auditors and presented at the Annual General meeting.

10.6.4. Ensure that the insurance policies of the Association are kept current.

10.6.5. Be a designated signing authority on all bank accounts of the Association.

10.6.6. Chair the Finance Committee.10.6.7. Carry out other duties as may be

assigned by the Board.

11. COMMITTEES11.1. Committees of the Board

11.1.1. Standing CommitteesThere shall be four standing committees of the Board:

11.1.1.1. Nominating Committee11.1.1.1.1. Chaired by Past President

11.1.1.2. Finance Committee11.1.1.2.1. Chaired by the Treasurer

11.1.1.3. Membership Committee11.1.1.3.1. Chaired by the Vice

President Internal11.1.1.4. Civic Affairs Committee

11.1.1.4.1. Chaired by the Vice President External

11.1.2. The Board may at their discretion cre-ate Committees to support the goals of the Association. The Chairs of such committees shall be appointed by the

Board and shall report to the Board.

12. REGISTERED OFFICEThe registered office of the Association shall be deemed to be located at the Ramsay Community Centre, 1136 8th Street S.E. in City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

13. FINANCE AND AUDIT13.1. The fiscal year of the Association shall end

on the last day of August in each year.13.2. Qualified auditors, selected by the Board

and approved at the Annual General Meeting shall annually audit the accounts of the Association.

13.3. The audited financial statements shall be presented to the membership at the Annual General meeting.

13.4. Signing Authority13.4.1. The Board shall appoint from within its

number four signing officers consisting of:

13.4.1.1. The President13.4.1.2. The Treasurer13.4.1.3. Any other two Directors at the

discretion of the Board.13.5. Either the President or the Treasurer

and one other signing officer shall sign all cheques, contracts or other binding documents.

13.6. Under no circumstances shall a signing officer sign a cheque payable to that officer.

13.7. The Board shall, prior to the Annual General Meeting, prepare and approve a budget for the following year.

13.8. Acceptance and approval of the budget is approval of the proposed expenditures therein.

13.9. Emergency expenditures in excess of budgeted amounts must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the Board.

14. LOANS14.1. The Association may borrow funds to meet its

objects and operations.14.2. A Loan must be approved by a three-

fourths (3/4) majority of the Board and ratified by a majority of the Membership at a Special or General Meeting.

15. MINUTE BOOK15.1. 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

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in it the Minutes of all proceedings of all meetings of the Board and of the Members.

15.2. The Minute Book shall contain:15.2.1. Current certificate of Incorporation15.2.2. Mandate of the Association15.2.3. Bylaws of the Association15.2.4. Copies of all documents, registers and

resolutions required by law15.2.5. Copies of the audited financial

statements for the preceding year15.2.6. Copies of the monthly financial reports

tabled by the Treasurer15.2.7. Copies of any other documents or

correspondence that Board directs to be included in the official records of the Association.

16. SEAL OF THE SOCIETY16.1. The Board may adopt a seal as the Seal of

the Association.16.2. The Secretary shall have custody of

the Seal, unless the Board decides otherwise.

16.3. Only Officers authorised by the Board may use the Seal of the Association. The Board must pass a motion to name the authorized officers.

17. ACCESS TO RECORDS17.1. Any member of the Association has

the right to inspect the records of the Association at any time.

17.2. A member wishing to inspect the Associations records must give one (1) week’s notice to the Secretary or President.

17.3. The following documents are available only to the Board and to those involved in the matters related in those documents.

17.3.1. Employee records including performance reviews.

17.3.2. Documents relating to the removal of a Director or suspension of a Member.

18. AMENDMENTS18.1. The Bylaws of the Association shall

not be rescinded, altered or added to except by “Special Resolution” approved by two-thirds of members present at a Special or Annual General Meeting.

18.2. Notice of any proposed change to the Bylaws must be provided to the membership at least sixty (60) days prior to the meeting called to approve

the changes.18.3. Any alteration of the Societies Act

RSA 1980 of the Province of Alberta that may conflict with any part of these Bylaws shall have the effect of an amendment without any action on the part of the Association.

19. DISSOLUTION19.1. In the event of Dissolution of the

Association, all assets and liabilities of the Association shall become the property of the City of Calgary.

Dated at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, this ________ day of __________, 2003.

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Key Police ContactsIf you see crimes in the area, please contact the police by phone or e-mail.The police in our area are:

Bill Styba Badge # 1692, Community Liaison Officer;

Dan Johrig Badge #1763 Inspector;

Brian Kijowski Badge # 2153 Foot patrol;

Ted Gard Badge # 2127.

To e-mail any police officer the address is: pol(badge #)@calgarypolice.ca (eg. to e-mail Bill Styba, pol1692@calgarypolice.ca).

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