Hello Evergreen Residents,
I hope all are doing well!
You may ask yourself: What is the Community Association and what do they do? Why do they need my support?
Taken from the Federation of Calgary Communities website:
“Your neighbourhood has a community association: A not-for-profit organization run by your neighbours and other volunteers, dedicated to providing you with social, recreational, and educational opportunities close to home, a variety of special events to bring you together as residents, and a voice for your community!”
There are around 151 community associations in Calgary and 50 of them without a building. CECA does not have a physical building.
Purchasing a community association membership is a great way to get involved and show your support for the many ways your neighbours work to ensure you love where you live. Cost of membership is $20 per family per year.
There are many benefits to having a membership to your community association. The Federation offers discounts with Cloverdale Paints, Servus Credit Union, and Stealth Alarms. Evergreen CA has many discounts for many local businesses: Orangetheory Fitness, Lawn Guard, Castle Toys and many more. See the info online at www.myceca.ca/membership. Your support of the CA by buying a membership will mean it has the funds for its necessary expenses. That way it can run the events and programs for the community.
The Calgary Evergreen Community Association continues to work towards the following:
- Providing events and programs that allow residents to come together.
- Working towards amenities such as a permanent ice rink and small buildings that will help support any community programs or events.
- Working with our stakeholders and partners, whether being neighbouring communities, or city officials that we advocate to make living in the community better.
Support your community by becoming a member or continuing to renew your membership. Get involved, by volunteering at events, on committees, or joining the Board of Directors and help steer the direction of the community that will continue to make it a great place to live.
If you have any questions about the Calgary Evergreen Community Association, email us at [email protected]. Also come out to any of our events and talk to a board member about how you can get involved.
Finally, I would like to thank you for reading this article. A huge thank you goes to all residents for their support to CECA.
Talk to you next month!
Mohamd Sltan
President, Calgary Evergreen Community Association (CECA)
