April 2024 Board Meeting
Recruitment for New Roles: Now that the hall is up and running (and filling up with people), the Board has identified a number of opportunities to expand the team that takes care of the facility and our community of hall user groups. Recruitment is progressing. The Board is grateful to four local residents who expressed interest in the maintenance position. Members of the Board met with each individual, and the Board has offered a contract to Jim Kelly who has detailed knowledge of the facility and grounds and a strong safety and first-aid record. Recruitment for a second paid position, a part-time hall coordinator is also underway. Finally, a volunteer for a volunteer coordinator position is also being sought; this role will assist the Board with organizing our major events, such as the casino, volunteer, and community recognition events, etc. Please see the website for more information:
• https://myglendale.ca/hall-coordinator-needed/
• https://myglendale.ca/volunteer-coordinator-needed/
Board Members Stepping Down: In advance of the April meeting, Michael Sander and Mary Lynn Bryan notified the Board that they were stepping down from their Member-At-Large positions, effective immediately. The Board sincerely appreciates their commitment to the Board. Glendale is fortunate that each will continue to serve in key volunteer positions within the community. Michael can continue to be reached at [email protected] and is working closely with Board member Monika Smith who leads Naturally, Glendale planning and projects. Exciting things to come on our grounds! The Board is continuing its work with eleven active Board members, which is a robust number of volunteers supporting the governance of our association. Interested in joining? Stay tuned for our September AGM where elections take place and reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!
Garden Season Has Begun!
Plots in the community garden are now available for rent! Each plot is $35 for members, for the season, on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].
We are also planning to expand! Please reach out if you have a passion for growing and landscaping and want to share ideas and expertise – native plants, hardy fruit, fruit forests, or anything else.
For more information about rain barrels, visit https://www.calgary.ca/water/programs/rainbarrel.html.
April 3, 2024, Ward 6 Meeting on City Proposed Rezoning
Almost 200 people came out to the hall in April to hear Councillor Richard Pootmans and city staff from Planning and Development Services speak about city-wide rezoning proposals being debated at Council.
Upcoming Events
Most events are free, and we ask that all participants have an active community association membership. Watch myglendale.ca/events for the following fun activities and to register.
Sunday, May 12, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm – Glendale Community Cleanup is back at the Hall, on Mother’s Day! We have received a grant from the Alberta Recycling Management Authority – Glendale will receive $500 per metric tonne of unwanted electronics collected for recycling while helping declutter your life! We are also accepting scrap metal. We are not accepting compostable material; this can be dropped off at city landfills for free in the spring months. Volunteer and event info available at https://myglendale.ca/event/glendale-spring-cleanup-2024/.
May 12 to June 23 – Outdoor Sportball at the Hall – Registration for 2 to 3, 3 to 5 and 5- to 7-year-olds can be found by searching ‘Glendale’ at https://www.sportball.ca/calgary/program-schedules/calgary/.
Tuesday, June 4, 2:00 to 4:00 pm – Final Glendale Card Sharks – This group has had a lot of fun together; if you’ve been thinking of joining, come out for the last card game before a break!
Tuesday, June 4, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – Glendale Book Club – *Date Change*The group will be discussing Notorious RGB by Erin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik.
Saturday, June 8 – Glendale Parade of Garage Sales is back, running from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Register your garage sale at https://www.glendalegaragesale.com/.
Saturday, June 15, 12:00 to 8:00 pm – Neighbour Day celebration at the Hall and free Dental Care Day at Le Family Dental – you don’t want to miss this day!
Saturday, July 6 – Glendale’s annual Stampede breakfast!
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