Hello neighbours,
It’s hard to believe summer is already wrapping up. We hope you’ve had time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine. Behind the scenes, our volunteers are busy preparing for fall. Programs at the Hall will resume in September, including many of our third-party offerings that took a summer break. Be sure to visit the Hall Programs page for schedules and contact information.
Looking ahead, our Annual General Meeting is coming up in October. This is an important opportunity for residents to hear updates, ask questions, and help shape the future of our community. We’ll be holding elections for a few key positions on the board this year, and we encourage anyone interested in getting involved to reach out and learn more.
The Vice-President position, part of our executive board, will be up for election at this year’s AGM. This is a two-year term, with the intent that the VP will step into the President’s role for an additional two years. It’s a meaningful way to contribute to the direction of the MPCA and support the work of our dedicated board. To learn more, contact [email protected].
The Hall Director position is also up for election this year. This role plays a hands-on part in managing the community hall’s daily operations, from budgeting and maintenance to working closely with the Hall Manager. It’s a chance to directly influence how this important community space is cared for and used for events and programs that matter to our neighbourhood.
In addition to board positions, we’re looking to fill two important coordinator roles: Grants Coordinator and Casino Coordinator. These are not board roles, but they are essential to our funding and operations.
The Grants Coordinator plays a key role in securing funding by identifying grant opportunities that fit MPCA programs and preparing clear applications and budgets. If you’re detail-oriented and enjoy working with others to make a real impact, this role offers a chance to help grow and strengthen our community programs and facilities.
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to community member, MPCA Business Member, and longtime volunteer Michele Gole for her work as Casino Coordinator since 2021. Her dedication has helped make this important fundraiser a continued success.
As Michele prepares to step away from the role, we’re looking for someone to take on this key position.
The casino is one of our biggest fundraisers, and the money raised supports many essentials—facility insurance, hall cleaning, stocked supplies, non-electric utility costs, maintenance and repairs, and the promotion of community events.
If you’re interested in helping out behind the scenes, reach out to [email protected].
We also want to take a moment to recognize longtime community member and volunteer Judy Gerlitz, who was recently awarded the Lloyd Sadd Action Grant. She has been helping care for the pool planters for 18 years, and this year’s blooms were made even more beautiful thanks to the added support from the grant. A big thank you to the Gerlitz, Czuczman, and Chamney families for all their hard work and dedication in keeping our community vibrant and welcoming.
We’re looking forward to a busy and engaging fall. Thank you, as always, for being part of Mount Pleasant.
MPCA Board of Directors
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