What is a Community Association?
What is the Community Association and what do they do? Why do they need my support? Read the below article to find out more about your community association.
Many people associate community associations with a building, but CECA is one of 50 community associations in Calgary without a building.
Paragraph 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!”
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.
Benefits
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.
Plus, 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.
There is more information about Community Associations online.
Check out this link: https://calgarycommunities.com/community-info/what-is-a-community-association/.
Volunteers
A Community Association is only as good as the volunteers that run it and the community that supports it. What is put into a community is what you will get out of it. A community that knows and supports each other, not only is stronger but also safer. Community residents that look out for each other, help each other in times of distress, and enjoy spending time together which makes living in that community enjoyable and worthwhile. If you have time, consider giving back to your community.
We are always looking for people to join the Board of Directors or one of our committees to help accomplish our goals.
Amenities and Programs
The Calgary Evergreen Community Association continues to work towards providing events that allow residents to come together and have fun. We are working towards amenities such as a permanent ice rink and others that will help support any community programs or events. We are also in communication with our stakeholders and partners, whether that is neighbouring communities, or city officials that we advocate, to make living in the community better.
Become A Member!
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.
CA vs RA
A community association is different than a resident association. A CA has a volunteer membership and looks after events, and programs. Whereas a RA or HOA (homeowners association) is a mandatory encumbrance on a home’s title that is paid to a legal entity that provides certain services.
Questions?
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.
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