The Parkdale President’s Message for May

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Hello Neighbours!

Thank you for attending our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 22. It was nice to connect with neighbours, volunteers, and community partners online.

During the AGM, I took the opportunity to share our new mission, vision, and values for the Parkdale Community Association.

Mission

Parkdale Community Association creates an environment for people to connect in a complete and healthy community.

Vision

Parkdale is a proud, active, and welcoming neighbourhood that offers programs, services, and facilities that make us a vibrant inner-city community.

Values

Collaborative. Accountable. Inclusive. Respectful. Energetic.

Our Strategic Six Priorities for 2021-2023 include:

  1. Our Community – Engage the community
  2. Our People – Resilient and sustainable community leadership
  3. Communications and Marketing – Enhance our profile, brand, and reputation
  4. Programs and Special Events – Create connections through programs and events
  5. Our Infrastructure – Well managed community campus
  6. Our Finances – Financially responsible, growth focused

As always, we welcome your feedback and engagement in our activities. We have two volunteer openings – Membership and Fund Development.

  • The Membership Director portfolio includes engaging with our residents, businesses, and

organizations in Parkdale. This role is the interface between the PCA and the community. If you

enjoy meeting people and are interested in building community, this role is for you.

  • The Fund Development Director portfolio identifies funding opportunities, applies for grants, and looks for programs that positively contribute to our activities, services, and programs that we offer. If you enjoy collaborating with external partners to create mutually beneficial partnerships, this role is for you.

If either of these opportunities are of interest to you, and you are interested in volunteering with an energetic and dedicated group of community volunteers, please contact me.

Stay safe. Stay well.

Amanda Affonso