January 22, 2026, at 7:00pm
De Winton Community Hall
Overview
The De Winton Community Association (“DCA”) is a non-profit volunteer-based organization supporting our community and surrounding areas. One of our primary responsibilities is managing our community hall. The hall includes a large banquet area, commercial kitchen, preschool, playground, and greenspace. Many local activities are provided at no charge to DCA members and their families (e.g., Stretching class, Bridge, Quilting, Coffee Club, etc.).
Funding of the hall and related activities is primarily through rentals, DCA memberships, and AGLC casino (and other) fundraising events.
As part of our commitment to the community, we are responsible for the ongoing operations of the hall, including financials, maintenance, membership, fundraising, and employees.
The De Winton Hall has been called a hidden jewel in the Calgary-adjacent Foothills.
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All members in good standing are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and meet the DCA Board!
This is an important function for the sustainability of the hall. We’ll review the past year, including events, financials, operations, and membership. We’ll also talk about current and future plans.
But, just as important, it is an opportunity for community members to join the board! We meet ten times a year, with communications between meetings. Events are generally organized by committees, and occasional voting occurs outside of meetings. Directors join for a two-year term. To effectively carry on as a board we do need your assistance to fill positions. We currently have eight volunteers on the board, with room for up to 15 total.
Executive Roles: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary
Focused Director Roles: Facility, Membership, Communications, and Social Media
Others: Director at Large
Not ready to join the board? Put your name forward as a general volunteer or a Coordinator for a specific event. There are many initiatives throughout the year that you could participate in.
AGM – When? Where?
The DCA’s AGM is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 pm to be held at the De Winton Hall.
An agenda will be emailed to DCA members approximately one week ahead of the meeting. There is no need to RSVP, just plan to join us at the De Winton Hall on January 22.
Membership
Membership in the DCA helps sustain the hall operations and various programs and events. Friends and neighbours in the community are encouraged to join/renew, and our annual membership fee is only $25 for a family.
For 2026, and beyond, we continue to explore new activities at the hall. Did you make it out for our Canada Day Breakfast, Member Appreciation Night, Stretching, Bridge, Canasta, Coffee Clutch Halloween Haunting, Canine Scent classes, Christmas Craft Fair, etc.? Suggestions and feedback are always welcome: [email protected].
Walter Turnbull Award
The Walter Turnbull Award recognizes DCA members who have made significant contributions to the DCA and community, usually over an extended period of time. Recipients are listed on plaques in the hall.
If you know of someone deserving of recognition, please provide their name, and a summary of the long-term effort and contribution(s) they have made to the DCA and community in general. The board will review submissions shortly after the AGM.
Walter Turnbull Award nominations may be submitted to [email protected], up to, and including, the AGM.
We hope to see you on January 22!
Best wishes for a safe and joyful holiday season and a very happy new year!
Your De Winton Community Association (DCA) Board of Directors:
Mike Kosinec (President)
Alan Alger (Vice-President)
Shirle Ternan (Treasurer)
Donna Fracchia (Secretary)
Cindy Poole (Facility)
Edith Rabinovitch (Membership)
Mia Staysko (Communications and Media)
Michele Waldner (Communications and Media)
… along with Matt Coveart (Facility Manager).
Click here to the DeWinton Community News home page for the latest DeWinton community updates.
