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September 14th | Holyrood Park | 12-4pm

Big Bin 9am – 1pm in the SEESA Parking Lot

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Come join us as we celebrate our amazing community! We can’t wait to see you! Community league memberships will be available to purchase at the Holyrood Community League Membership table – a valid membership is required for the big bin event only (9am to 1pm, in the parking lot behind SEESA).

Family memberships are $25, singles are $15 and memberships for seniors are $5 per individual.

SO MUCH FUN TO BE HAD!

This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather and bring what you need. There is a port-a-potty available near the hall. Pack it in, pack it out, please take your garbage with you.

Thank you to our amazing Sponsors!

BIG BIN INFORMATION

Our annual big bin event is back, get rid of your junk from 9am – 1pm! There will be a 30cu yd bin available in the parking lot behind SEESA for disposal of furniture and other large household items. Please wait your turn and remain in your car until you are flagged in by our volunteer. You are responsible for loading your items into the bin. Please stack items as neatly as possible in the bin; in order to help maximize space. Masks & gloves are recommended.

Check out the FUN from Previous Years!

Please consider volunteering for our 2023 fundraising casino. Casinos are the lifeblood of a non-profit organization and constitute the majority of our operating budget for the next 2 years. Without this casino we won’t be able to offer the programs and events that our community relies on. That means no community league day event, no rink in the winter, no sports or fitness programming or community swim times.

We have available shifts for the following times: Shifts – 10am-7pm; 6pm-4am; 10:30pm-3:30am. There are various positions to be filled in the Count Room, as the Banker, Cashier or a chip runner. Please email ‘megan at holyroodcommunity dot org’ for more information. Our casino dates are September 21 & 22, 2023, at the Starlight Casino (formerly the Palace Casino).

ONLINE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM!

1. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 27th – 7 pm.
2. Zoom Link: https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878 
3. Peruse our fascinating literature:
   • Our annual report
4. Tell your neighbours about the AGM and forward this page to anyone who is interested!
5. Consider joining one of our amazing committees, or filling one of our vacant board positions. Details for the positions are below.
6. Pop your popcorn, get your drinks & snacks ready early on April 26th.
7. Use the link on the agenda to register for your free membership!
8. Help elect our new board for 2023/25.
9. Log off before 8:15 pm, knowing you’ve supported your community!

ZOOM DETAILS
https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878

Meeting ID: 850 708 7878 

ANNUAL GENERAL REPORT

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQoLb1d_8I7nbjytnmjbQGTLcudwNHXPidaFuBE9VrdVkbkGoCUewowXUxpAnlSKEcIFjvTj8oLl6Wl/pub

POSITION DETAILS

President: Would you like to make a significant contribution to your neighbourhood? Do you want to build board leadership skills? Are you keen to work with a team of like-minded individuals who care about our fabulous Holyrood community? Can you commit to an hour-long meeting online, once a month? If so, you might be the next President of the Holyrood Community League! The HCL Board is a high-functioning, well-organized, fun group of volunteers who are keen to welcome and support a new leader. If you think you might have the time, interest and skills to be a community league president, please consider this opportunity!

Some of the responsibilities of the President role include:

• Providing leadership to the board by:
  • focusing the board’s activities on the league’s mission
  • ensuring good governance
  • leading in strategic/annual planning
  • leading in policy development and review
  • encouraging board members to participate in meetings, activities and initiatives
• Recruit and orient new board directors and coordinators.
• Submit a brief report for monthly board meetings.
• Approve the budget and other financial matters.
• Develop, approve, monitor and review league policies.

Facilities Director: Oversees the physical operation of the Holyrood Community Hall and Rink Building. The league is currently moving to a model of paid facility management, so the Facility Director will have a significantly different role from past years. They will act as the board’s liaison with our paid facility management contractor, who will be responsible for ongoing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to our buildings. Because of the reduction in duties, the Facility Director will also oversee maintenance and upgrades to the league’s outdoor assets, including our skating rink, parking lot, and the grounds immediately surrounding our buildings (our “licensed area”).  Estimated time commitment:  three hours per week, plus approximately four hours per month to prepare for and attend monthly board meetings.

Casino Coordinator: This role is vital to our board as this year is a casino year. The casinos are the lifeblood of a non-profit organization and constitute the majority of their operating budget. Our casino dates are September 21 & 22, 2023. We will be doing a call out for volunteers for the casino later on this year, but we absolutely need a casino coordinator to get us ready for this very important event.

• Maintains financial records.
• On behalf of the board and with board approval:
  • applies for gaming licence
  • applies for grants and permits 
• Prepares written reports on gaming events
• Works with Volunteer and/or Membership directors and recruits volunteer workers
• Liaises with AGLC
  • receives all casino paperwork 
  • receives the casino licence to operate
  • brings all paperwork on the first day to the casino

• Hires the independent casino advisors, signs their contracts and returns it to them (we already have an independent casino advisor that works with us, so liaising with them will fall to the casino coordinator).
• Schedules volunteers to five (5) specific casino positions – total of 48 spots over the two days.
• Notifies volunteers of their position and the times of their shift by e-mail.  
• At the end of the casino, fill in the application for the next casino event.
• Receives notification by mail from AGLC of new casino quarter

Playgroup Coordinator: Oversees the weekly Community Caregiver Connection Playgroup, out of space rented from the Holyrood Community Church. Creates a welcoming, healthy and inclusive environment for parents of children under 5 and their little ones to meet, play and connect! Opportunity exists within this position for scheduling informative or entertaining guests to enhance/educate parents or offer unique learning opportunities for the kids.

Holyrood Development Committee Chair: This position reports to the civics director and is not required to attend board meetings, although there is a requirement to work with the civics director to create a monthly report with updates for the board. The HDC Chair will be joining our development committee, which is a very dedicated group that reviews the development proposals for upcoming developments in Holyrood. Some public speaking experience is required, as this individual may be asked to speak with reporters, the public, and in worst case scenarios, present to City Hall during a city council meeting.

• Monitors land use, transportation issues and other civic concerns
• Reports to the civics director on matters relating to the neighbourhood 
• Coordinates submissions and inquiries to government and other organizations
• Work with with the Civics Director to prepare monthly reports and an annual report
• Orientation of new committee members

Committee Members: We have 2 active and welcoming committees that some of our residents may be interested in participating with.

• Our Community Garden Committee is committed to growing Holyrood – join the committee and help plan our new community garden! If you like to get your hands dirty, this group is for you! Anyone with a love of gardening, permaculture, water conservation, arborism, native plants or even beneficial bugs – WOW! We would love to include you.
• Our Holyrood Development Committee continues to deliver amazing results in consultation with neighbourhood partners expanding our community to new heights. Join their team and learn a ton about holistic community growth and sustainability, and be heard!

Holyrood has launched a baby-sitter’s registry in the community for babysitting needs. Sitters must be certified in a babysitter’s course, have proof of the course and have guardian permission to be added to the list. 

Interested babysitters can register here APPLICATION FORM

Parents interested in being matched with a babysitter can email communications@holyroodcommunity.org to express your interest.

**We have to remind everyone to be as safe as possible during this uncertain time, and make sure that you stay home if you are sick. Please don’t contact any potential babysitters to care for a sick child, or if anyone in your household is sick.**

Get fresh produce straight from the farm while helping to support your community league!

Holyrood Community League has teamed up with The Güd Box to bring our community savings on fresh fruits and vegetables.  The Güd Box is a large fresh, seasonal produce box that saves you approximately 35% on fruits and vegetables.  The box is available for next day home delivery 7 days a week and includes always changing seasonal fruit and vegetables as well as some common staple items.  A portion of the proceeds go towards the Holyrood Community League. thegudbox.ca/holyrood

Order any day of the week before 4 pm to get your box delivered the next day!

For a limited time, get FREE home delivery using the promo code freedeliveryHolyrood

Join us on April 16th, from 2-4 pm in the park for our first ever Holyrood Spring Fling! Kids will have the opportunity to search for eggs, and trade them in for a treat bag filled with fun prizes. Or, paint a little pot and then plant some seeds, watch them grow, and beautify our neighbourhood. There will be food trucks available for additional treats! Questions? Email programs@holyroodcommunity.org

ONLINE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM!

1. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 27th – 7 pm.
2. Zoom Link: https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878
3. Peruse our fascinating literature:
   • Our annual report
4. Tell your neighbours about the AGM and forward this page to anyone who is interested!
5. Consider joining one of our amazing committees, or filling one of our vacant board positions. Email Larissa at president@holyroodcommunity.org for more information (details for the positions are below).
6. Pop your popcorn, get your drinks & snacks ready early on April 27th.
7. Use the link on the agenda to register for your free membership!
8. Help elect our new board for 2022/23.
9. Log off before 9:00 pm, knowing you’ve supported your league and helped make Holyrood even better by your participation!

ZOOM DETAILS

https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878

Meeting ID: 850 708 7878

Annual Report

POSITION DETAILS

Facilities Director: Oversees the physical operation of the Holyrood Community Hall and Rink Building. The league is currently moving to a model of paid facility management, so the Facility Director will have a significantly different role from past years. They will act as the board’s liaison with our paid facility management contractor, who will be responsible for ongoing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to our buildings. Because of the reduction in duties, the Facility Director will also oversee maintenance and upgrades to the league’s outdoor assets, including our skating rink, parking lot, and the grounds immediately surrounding our buildings (our “licensed area”).  Estimated time commitment:  three hours per week, plus approximately four hours per month to prepare for and attend monthly board meetings.

Sports Director:  Oversees the sports and fitness programs offered by the league, including the Community Soccer program, skating & hockey, fitness classes, and community swim program. Helps recruit program coordinators, and acts as the board’s liaison with them. Organizes new sports and fitness classes according to community needs. Applying for grants, arranging registration and payment, keeping records, and organizing facility access are among the responsibilities of this position.

Casino Coordinator: Oversees the paperwork and volunteers for our fundraising casino. This can include applying for a gaming license, grants, and permits to run bingos, casinos, or 50/50 draws. Prepares written reports and liaises with the AGLC. Hires the independent casino advisors, schedules volunteers for all casino spots, and notifies volunteers of their shift information.

Playgroup Coordinator: Oversees the weekly Community Caregiver Connection Playgroup, out of space rented from the First Church of God. Creates a welcoming, healthy and inclusive environment for parents of children under 5 and their little ones to meet, play and connect! Opportunity exists within this position for scheduling informative or entertaining guests to enhance/educate parents or offer unique learning opportunities for the kids.

Committee Members: We have 2 active and welcoming committees that some of our residents may be interested in participating with.

• Our Community Garden Committee is committed to growing Holyrood – join the committee and help plan our new community garden! If you like to get your hands dirty, this group is for you! Anyone with a love of gardening, permaculture, water conservation, arborism, native plants or even beneficial bugs – WOW! We would love to include you.
• Our Holyrood Development Committee continues to deliver amazing results in consultation with neighbourhood partners expanding our community to new heights. Join their team and learn a ton about wholistinc community growth and sustainibility, and be heard!

Communications Director: Takes on regular posting to the Community League social media, website, and email newsletter, prepares articles and images for the Southeast Voice Monthly newspaper, and occasionally designs posters, postcards, and flyers. Adds messages to the corner sign. This position requires communication and design skills, which are used to promote community events, programs, civics, committees, sports, and fitness classes. Works closely with the Program, Sports, and Events Directors to execute communication plans. Promotes and shares content to create a welcoming and inclusive neighbourhood and to share Holyrood with the rest of the city!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Come join us as we celebrate 100 years of community leagues in Edmonton. We can’t wait to see you! Community league memberships will be available to purchase – a valid membership is required for the big bin event only.

Family memberships are $25, singles are $15 and memberships for seniors are $5 per individual.

Please be respectful and wear a mask, keep your distance whenever possible.

• BIG BIN/HAUL AWAY – 10am – 2pm
  • Valid membership required!
  • Community League Parking Lot

Our annual big bin event is back, get rid of your junk from 10am – 2pm! There will be a 30cu yd bin available in the north parking lot at 9411 Holyrood Rd. for disposal of furniture and other large household items. Please wait your turn and remain in your car until you are flagged in by our volunteer. You are responsible for loading your items into the bin. Please stack items as neatly as possible in the bin; in order to help maximize space. Masks & gloves are recommended.

• OUTDOOR MOVIE – 3 – 5pm
  • Raya and the Last Dragon
  • Field Behind SEESA
  • Bring a blanket or lawn chairs – If you’re bringing chairs, please sit toward the back and leave the front spaces for blankets.
  • There will be giveaways!
  • Free Cotton Candy for the first 100 people – sponsored by TELUS

This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather and bring what you need. There is a port-a-potty available near the hall. Pack it in, pack it out, please take your garbage with you.

Please DO NOT attend any of these events if you have a cough, runny nose, fever, rashes, or any other COVID-19 symptoms. If you have been out of the country in the past 14 days, have had contact with any who has, or is suspected of having COVID-19, please stay at home. Masks & hand sanitizer are recommended.