MPCA Board Report
As we head into June, it’s hard not to notice how quickly the year is
moving. The seasons are shifting, the days are getting longer, and our
community spaces are once again full of activity. Programs are in full swing,
and there’s a real sense of momentum as we move into summer across Mount
Pleasant.
We’d like to take a moment to share thanks for two highlights this spring.
On April 24, Taste of Mount Pleasant sold out for the third year in a row.
This evening continues to be a wonderful example of community coming together
in support of local business. Neighbours gathered to share food, conversation,
and connection while enjoying the diverse offerings from our vendors. Thank you
to our Special Events Committee, the volunteers who made the evening possible,
and to every local vendor who joined us and helped create such a vibrant and
welcoming experience. It was a true reflection of community spirit and the
relationships that grow when people come together.
We also want to thank the Green Initiatives Committee, volunteers, and
vendors who organized the Annual Community Clean Up on May 3. There was a
tremendous turnout, and it was great to see so many neighbours come out and
take part. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day such
a success.
June brings the return of seasonal programming. The Mount Pleasant pool is
reopening along with swimming lessons for the season! The Sportsplex is active
with pickleball and badminton, and the Community Gardens are starting to bloom,
adding life and colour to the neighbourhood.
We are also happy to welcome back Lil Green Urban Farm for the third year of
the Community Farm Stand. Starting in June, they will be at the Community Hall
on Thursdays with fresh, locally grown produce available for the community.
As we move into summer, we continue to welcome volunteers into the work of
the association. There are opportunities to join the Board of Directors, as
well as our committees and initiatives. We are currently seeking someone to
work alongside the current Hall Director with the intention of transitioning
into the Director role. We are also looking to fill the Grants Coordinator role
to help identify funding opportunities, assist with applications, and support
ongoing efforts to secure resources for community programs and projects. We are
also exploring the introduction of a community watch program and are looking
for neighbours interested in helping shape, organize, and implement this
initiative. Your participation can make a real
difference in our community. If you’re interested in any of these roles or want
to learn more, please reach out to [email protected] today.
The Communications Director role will be up for election at the AGM this
October. If you are interested in the role, or in supporting the communications
committee through newsletters, digital communications, and social media, please
connect with [email protected].
Our President and the Green Initiatives Committee are also looking for
volunteers interested in helping plant fruit trees in the community as part of
a new initiative. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of,
please reach out to [email protected].
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