1. Cambrian Heights Community Association 1 2015Open House November 19, 2015

2. Agenda Highlight s 2 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Welcome - Why This Open House? Our Objectives Current Board of Directors Important Facts for Cambrian Heights Financial Strength Programs & Events Parks & Safety Community Development Issues Planning for the Future Getting Involved Reception

3. WhyThisOpen House? 3 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To Increase Awareness within the Community To Increase Resident Participation To Improve Communications & Feedback To Highlight Existing & Future Issues Ultimately to Make Cambrian Heights a Better Community

4. OurObjectives 4 ❖ To promote and foster spirit and better relations among the residents of the Community and with the Community at large; ❖ To facilitate recreational, cultural, social, athletic, and educational activities of the residents of the Community. ❖ To maintain and operate a centre for the various activities of the residents of the Community and a meeting place for the consideration and discussion of questions affecting the Community and the Association. ❖ To purchase, lease or otherwise acquire or hold lands and buildings or any interest therein for the purpose of giving effect to the objects of the Association. ❖ To otherwise generally serve and promote the interests of the Community as appropriate.

5. ExistingBoardofthe Community 5 ❖ President: Daryl Connolly ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Secretary: Gary Davies Treasurer: JoAnne Dorval-Dronyk Social: Jodi Dixon Membership: Jennifer Manns ❖ Newsletter: Barb Milne ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Casino: Dan Vallee Planning: Gary Wilson Planning: Daryl Beatty Garden: Susan McGregor ❖ Past Treasurer: Sonya Hnatiw

6. Important Facts for Cambrian Heights 6 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Population: 2,090 Dwellings:879 Single Family: 67% Owner Occupied: 61% 0-19 yrs: 22% 20-64 yrs: 65% 65+ yrs: 13% * City of Calgary 2014 www.calgary.cawww.calgary.ca

7. FinancialStrength 7 ❖ Year Ended March 31, 2015 Cash Reserves: ❖ ❖ Unrestricted: $182,000 Restricted: $33,000 ❖ Balanced Budget Forecast Fiscal 2016 ❖ Income: Hall Rentals, Edelweiss Pre- School, Memberships ❖ Cost: Maintenance, Capital Improvements, Programs, Administration

8. Programs&Events 8 ❖ Program s: ❖ ❖ Sponsored: Yoga, Block Parties, Skating Rink, Community Garden Supported: Edelweiss Pre School, Jazzercise ❖ Events : ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Annual General Meeting & Reception Stampede Breakfast Community Cleanup Halloween Party Open House & Reception Winter Skating Party ❖ Future Events & Programs:(Idea Board) ❖ Exploring All Ideas Including Pub/Spaghetti Nights, Movie Nights,Wine Tasting, Beer Garden, Educational Events, etc.

9. Parks&Safety 9 ❖ Community Rich with Park Spaces ❖ Exploring Ideas to Enhance Usage ❖ recreation programs, seasonal celebrations,outdoor events, amenities ❖ Past Examples of Park Vandalism & Garden ❖ Please Report to Police Line 311 or 403-266-1234 CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-8477 Community Association cambrianheights@gmail.com cambrianheights@gmail.com

10. Community Development Issues 10 ❖ ❖ Inner City Neighbourhood - Development Anticipated Development Governed by Land Use Bylaw 1P 2007 ❖ Not in Planning Document Guidelines for “Established Communities” nor have in place Area Redevelopment Plan (“ARP”). ❖ Restricted Covenants in Community Not Being Enforced by City. ❖ ❖ Planning Committee Meeting with City & FCC. Upcoming General Issues: ❖ ❖ ❖ Move from Ward 7 to Ward 4 (RMT,HIW,QPK,COL,CHW,BRE,DAL ) North Central LRT 14th Street & Northmount Drive Traffic Corridor

11. PlanningForThe Future 11 ❖ Continued Focus on Financial Sustainability ❖ 5-Year Budget Plan ❖ Expand Appeal of Community Membership ❖ New Social & Educational Programs, Block Parties ❖ Improve Community Engagement & Communication ❖ Website, Newsletter, Email ❖ ❖ Look at Improvements in Hall Usability Increase the Use & Safety of our Community Parks

12. GettingInvolved 12 ❖ Stay Informed of Community Activities: ❖ ❖ Area Newsletter Website www.cambrianheightscommunity.com www.cambrianheightscommunity.com ❖ News, Events, DP’s, New City Initiatives, CHCA Programs, Community Concerns, Local Commercial Activities, etc. ❖ ❖ ❖ Make Your Opinions Known: cambrianheights@gmail.com Get in the Know - Provide Email Addresses cambrianheights@gmail.com Consider Volunteering For Specific Interest: ❖ Sub Committees/Board, Events & Programs, Casino ❖ ❖ Jodi Dixon: social@cambrianheightscommunity.comsocial@cambrianheightscommunity.com Daryl Connolly: president@cambrianheightscommunity.com president@cambrianheightscommunity.com

13. Reception ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Mingle with Directors & Other Residents Ask Questions Make Suggestions Focus Attention Ask How You Can Make a Better Neighbourhood Ask for a Tour of the Building 13