I think that I’ll start off with a couple of housekeeping matters. Director-at-Large Amanda van der Merwe has resigned from the board and we thank her for her contributions while she served; especially as our Treasurer, shepherding us to a modern accounting program. We wish her well in any future endeavours she wishes to take on.
Gord Vogt, our Fundraising Director also wanted to express the following: A big thank you to all our casino volunteers!
Another successful casino was held on January 1 and 2. A very dedicated group donated their time and energy (and sleep) to raising funds required to run our community for the next 18 months. Their names in alphabetical are: Alice L., Alla X., Andrea L., Brenda B., Brian L., Carol L., Cathy T., Dan B., David I., Deb K., Doug H., Gerry L., Janet P., John G., Jun H., June P., Kyra B., Laurel M., Linda V., Lois F., Lu H., Mary D., Maureen M., Pauline P., Peter W., Susan I., Terry M., Tracy M., TracyLyn M., Vern M., and last but not least Ward C. Another group of volunteers put themselves “on call” to be available in case something got in the way – Barb C., Curtis L., Ghada Z., Inam T., Jim C., Masoud P., and Ron W.
The casino proceeds are aggregated with all other charities that hold casinos in the first quarter of 2025. Disbursement of funds is usually available to the community within two months of quarter end. We apply for our next casino on the morning after we complete our duties. Our application went in at 4:00 am on the third.
If you recognize one of your 38 neighbour’s names in this list, make sure to thank them and ask them about their experience.
Thanks again, Fundraising Director Gord Vogt!
Were you able to join us at our skating party that we held in February? It was cold, but not too cold. The youth group from Richmond Hill Baptist Church served hot dogs and hot chocolate to all. What a great way to enjoy a Friday night! Thanks to all who volunteered. I had two hot dogs – simple but excellent. This will surely become an annual event.
Polite Canadians have always been laid back when it comes to our shared commonality. As a community, we have been awakened to what it is to be Canadian. I have never seen such a desire to show national pride as I see now. To be sure when you make the effort to ‘buy Canadian’ you are not losing in quality or variety. It is an excellent way to show support for what makes us unique.
We will now enter the season that could aptly be called the political season! From now until the end of this year we will be inundated with appeals for our vote, on so many different levels. Don’t be overwhelmed. Research what you can. We say every vote is pivotal, but each season we as an individual can express what we think is best. Our association maintains a neutral stance regarding political entities – so best of luck to all who are running this season.
Finally, with renovations happening at West Side Rec, our board lost it’s meeting place. The Manor Village at Signature Park graciously provided us their boardroom for our February meeting. Thank you so much.
You missed my message last month because I was overseas and could not complete my message on time. We are back now. Of course, you can always reach me at [email protected] or [email protected]. We also have brand new Facebook and Instagram accounts. You can look up Signal Hill Community Association, or their addresses are https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570346871697 and https://www.instagram.com/shca.yyc/ respectively. Please check them out and provide us with input on their development.
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