May 2007 - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary

Ramsay Community Association & HallBoard of Directors & Community Chairs 2006-71136 - 8th St SE T2G 2Z7• T: 403.266.4329 • F: 403.265.4858Position Name Contact InfoPresident JudyHellevang697-3068jhellevang@hotmail.comPast President Vince Bodnar 266-4329 vincentbodnar@hotmail.comVice President Catherine cartmill@telus.net– Civic Affairs CartmillVice President– MembershipShelly Reid 640-7071shelly_reid@cpr.caTreasurer JenniferHapgood217-6750jennifer.hapgood@shaw.caSecretary DarrenZacher265-4898rca_secretary@yahoo.caMember Kelly Kask 399-2903 kelly.tdlc@shaw.caMember QuintonRafuse245-9075quinton.rafuse@gmail.comMember Iain iainc@shaw.caChynowethMember Allan Baker 237-7927 bakerpals@shaw.caMember Velma velma.toporowski@shaw.caToporowskiTraffic TarasSemeniuk264-1972taras@arcmetallurgical.comHall Mgr. Karen Lowry 265-4898 (hall)508-5070 (home)kelly.j@shaw.caSummer andWinter SportsKaren Lowry& Jennifer265-4898kelly.j@shaw.caHapgoodWinter Sports DaveGraham264-9233neoublee@telusplanet.netSpecial Events Darlene 269-6694 or 617-9591TravissCasino Pat Baker 237-7927 bakerpals@shaw.caBeautification Brenda Japp 264-7137brenda.japp@gov.ab.caEvents Liaison MichaelBenoit291-0865mikeb47@nucleus.comRamsay School Gordon 269-6694Liaison Murray gmurray@nucleus.comWebMaster Yukiko yukikomonks@shaw.caMonksWebsitewww.ramsaycommunity.ab.caNewsletterEditorBeth Carter 269-4199bethcarter@shaw.caNewsletterLayoutFred Holliss 815-3733fred@holliss.caComplaints about Lilydale smells:City 311 • AB Environ’t 1800-222-6514 • CHR 943-8060Police Contacts • Emergency: 911If you see crimes in the area, please contact the police byphone at 266-1234 or e-mail. Community liaison officer:Const. Blaine Ellerby, Badge #3799403-268-8601Newsletter ContributionsAny community member is welcome to contribute to this newsletter.The deadline for submissions for each upcoming month’sissue is the 20 th of the preceding month. Please email yourcontributions, comments, and articles to: news@ramsaycommunity.ab.caor drop it off: Ramsay Community Hall,1136 8 St SEDISCLAimer: Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarilythose of the Ramsay Community Association.President’s MessageJudy HellevangThanks to everyone whoattended the April 3General Meeting where theLilydale question was reviewed. Thanksto Vince Bodnar for chairing the meetingand Iain Chynoweth for his notes andportrayal of the emotion and fear thatthis problem holds for many residents.Vince also gathered reports and notesfrom some years past and has distributedthem. The old material, mixed with newdetails, demonstrate the longstandingnature of this issue and the need for anofficial Ramsay Community Associationresponse. We will formulate a strategicplan and get back to the membership assoon as possible.Key messages regarding Torode arefinalized and will be available for discussionat the May general meeting.The first Water Watch meeting washeld and Ramsay had no representation.Volunteers will be contacted again regardingthe training sessions. We had troubleRamsayCommunityBLOCK WATCHFor MoreInformationContact265-4898RamsayBlockWatch@hotmail.comwith one email address so if you signedup and were not contacted please emailjhellevang@hotmail.com or call 697-3068to confirm details. It is important that webecome active with this project.I attended a presentation on the effortsof the Calgary Police Services with theClean to the Core drug enforcement program.Sergeant J. Shymka spoke regardingthe programme and answered questionsposed by the Alderman Joe Ceci and theWard 9 presidents attended.Please plan to attend the 25 Avenue –Blackfoot – MacLeod Trail interchangeopen house. The details are advertised onBold Signs around Ramsay and surroundingcommunities.I also attended a Saturday workshop onSustainable Communities presented bythe Federation of Calgary Communitiesand the hall cleanup organized by KarenLowry. Thanks to Taras Semeniuk,Jennifer Hapgood and Vince Bodnar foryour attendance and help.COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPContact Shelly Reid at 640-7071You are the community – Your voice is important!Annual Membership allows you to: Participate in Community Sports •Voice your concerns to the Civic Government • Beautify our Community$10 Family • $8 Single • $6 Senior, Disabled, AssociatePlease cut out this form and mail with your cheque or money order to:Ramsay Community Association, 1136 – 8th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 2Z7Ramsay Community Membership FormFamily Name(s): _________________________________________________________Your Name: __________________________Spouse’s Name:____________________Address: _______________________________________________________________Postal Code: __________________________ Telephone: ________________________Email: _________________________________________________________________Children:1. _______________________________________ Age: _________2. _______________________________________ Age: _________3. _______________________________________ Age: _________Advertise With Us!Ramsay News is the perfect way to communicate with yourneighbours! 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