Community Association Newsletter Jan/Feb 2017

COMMUNITIES ONLINE

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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

~Winston Churchill

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to getbetter. It’s not.

~Dr. Seuss______________________

Parkland County’s Event Calendar

Parkland County’s new website is full of cool new features like the Community Events Calendar. If you have an upcoming event, be sure to add it!

Residents can subscribe to the calendar and receive weekly email updates.

All you need to do is create an account to get started. From there, you can submit and manage your events, add photos, links to your website, and a map to your event and so much more!

Check out the Calendar: https://calendar.parklandcounty.com/

For tips and help: prc@parklandcounty.com

In this issue

Event calendar

Changes to CFEP

Snow removal for halls

Fire Services info

Resources

Save the Dates

NEET Program

Did you know?

Parkland County has a number of grants available for communi-ty associations and not for profit

groups:

Community association operating

Community association minor sustainability

Community association major sustainability

Community association programming and events

Not for profit organization operating

Not for profit organization minor capital

Not for profit organization project

For more information, contact your CDC or email:

prc@parklandcounty.com

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Parkland County Community Leagues

Changes to CFEP The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) funding provides financial assistance to acquire, build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or expand sports, rec-reational, cultural or other related public-use community facilities.

CFEP aims to foster healthy, vibrant communities across Alberta. The program has been designed to support organi-zations as they take action to contribute and create oppor-tunities for Albertans to engage with their communities.

The program has recently undergone modifications and there are changes to the application deadlines. CFEP now has two funding streams: Small Funding Stream (up to $125,000) and Large Funding Stream ($125,001-$1 Million). The application deadlines will also be changing.

These changes may impact when your organization can ap-ply for funding and it’s important to be aware of these new deadlines.

For more information, please visit the CFEP website:

http://www.culture.alberta.ca/community/communi-ty-grants/community-facility-enhancement-program/de-fault.aspx

Snow Removal for Community HallsParkland County Public Works Department is responsible for snow removal on over 2000 kms of County roads. A priority system is in place to provide the quickest service to the greatest number of residents.

Major snowfalls in order of priority:• Arterial roads• Collector roads• Local and subdivision roads• Community halls and churches

If your community hall requires snow removal:Contact the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department at 780-968-8400 or email: prc@parklandcounty.com Crews will do their best to accomodate your requests; however, please note that roads remain the first priority. You may need to hire a contractor if you have an event or require immediate assistance.

Reminder: If your property has a locked gate, please ensure a labelled key is dropped off at the County office. Be sure to mark obstacles such as wellheads and fencelines, etc. with flags for operator visibility.

A Parkland County fire inspector will be contacting all the community halls to book fire inspections over the next several weeks. Fire inspections are per-formed on an annual basis, with the exception of halls equipped with commercial kitchens ( done semi-annually).

For more information: Please contact Don Degenhardt; Captain, Fire Prevention Branch, Parkland County Fire Services: 780-910-1715 or Main: 780-968-8338.

Email: fireservices@parklandcounty.com

Fire Inspections Coming Soon!

Let us know! Parkland County is gathering inter-est for the offering of a fire extin-guisher training course and having a contractor in attendance for recertification of fire extinguishers this spring. If you are interested in attending this event, we want to hear from you!

Email: prc@parklandcounty.com

Resources Funding & Grant Opportunities:

Bring Big Valley Jamboree to your small town!Details: http://www.bigvalleyjamboree.com/stsn

Scotts Canada 2017 GRO1000 Grassroots grant in support of gardens, green spaces and youth engagement across Canada. Check out: http://www.communitiesinbloom.ca/gro1000-canada/

Canada Summer Jobs (Youth Employment Strategy) funding program Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-so-cial-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job.html

Community Hall Insurance Forms

Has anyone ever slipped on the ice at your hall? Have you ever been cleaning up and tweaked your back or squished your finger? Did you know it is important to contact your insurance provider when this occurs?

This Incident Report Form provided by your in-surance provider, Jubliee Insurance, allows you to keep track of incidents that may have future medi-cal or insurance impacts to you or your patrons. It is good practice to complete these forms, share them with your CDC, review at your board meeting, and file with your minutes. If you already have an inci-dent report form, great! There are many variations that work.

https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/resources/PDFs/Incident-Report-Form-2016.pdf

Do you often wonder if someone has checked the hall? Actually checked it? And do they know what to check? What to look for? How often to check? And who to report it to?

Use this Pre-event or Quarterly Checklist provided by Jubliee Insurance, review at your board meet-ing, and file with your minutes. If you already have a checklist, great! There are many variations of this checklist that work.

https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/resources/PDFs/Facility-Quick-Checklist.pdf

For Playschools:

New science tells us that our children’s first years are when they develop the foundation for all future learning. Every time we connect with them, it’s not just their eyes that light up—it’s their brains too. In these moments, half a million neurons fire at once, taking in all the things we say and do. We can’t see it hap-pening, but it’s all there at work. Vroom has a ton of resources for parents, caretakers, family and friends who interact with children. Check it out: http://www.joinvroom.org/

Alberta Parenting for the Future offers an as-sortment of programs for parents, families and children. Check out their Winter 2017 Program Schedule: http://apfa.ca/

Parks, Recreation & Culture53109A HWY 779Parkland County, ABT7Z 1R1

prc@parklandcounty.com(780)968-8400

Save the DatesSpring Presidents’ Forum7:00 p.m., April 3, 2017 Magnolia Community Hall

This year’s Presidents’ Forum will feature the following:

• Alberta Health Services• Parkland County Planning and Development Services

(permiting requirements and processes)• Parks, Recreation and Culture master plan (update)

RSVP by March 17 to prc@parklandcounty.com or call 780-968-8400 ext. 3

Volunteer of the Year banquet5:00 p.m. April 28, 2017 Clymont Community Hall

The annual Volunteer of the Year banquet’s nomination form deadline for submission is March 21, 2017.

Nomination forms can be found on our website:

https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/live-and-play/Com-munity-Association-Resources.aspx

Non-Profit Energy Efficiency Transition (NEET) ProgramNon-profit and volunteer agencies will benefit from a $1-million grant to complete energy efficiency audits. Organizations can save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by determining areas for energy efficiency improvements.

The Non-Profit Energy Efficiency Transition (NEET) Program will provide funding to help non-profit and volunteer groups determine how efficient their current lighting, heat-ing, cooling and hot water systems are. Equipped with audit information, agencies can then take advantage of Energy Efficiency Alberta’s Business, Non-Profit and Institutional Rebate Program, which offers incentives for the purchase and installation of high-efficiency products. Details: https://www.alberta.ca/energy-effi-ciency-neet-program.aspx

Email: energyefficiency@gov.ab.ca

TRADE SHOWMARKETING

Attending a trade show can be an effective way to gain volunteers, increase awareness, and garner support. How are you going to engage attendees?

February 15, 201710:00am - 12:00pm#107, 4613 - 52 Ave

Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1E7

For more information and to RSVP please contact Dianne at Stony Plain FCSS at 780-963-8603 or volunteercentre@stonyplain.com

A workshop teaching you how to make the most out of your time at the next trade show.

- Setting your goals - Creating your message - Making your pitch - Effective booth design

Tri-Municipal Region Community Development Committee presents the:

Community Development Workshops – Spring Series

Registration is now open!For more information including how to register, locations and facilitator bios, visit www.sprucegrove.org/workshops.

Community development workshops are offered as part of an ongoing community partnership between the City of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain FCSS and Parkland County. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about board development, volunteer retention, event planning for volunteer managers and effective minute taking for non-profits.

Spruce GroveWorkshops will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Border Paving Athletic Centre, located at 9 Tri Leisure Way, in Spruce Grove. Workshop fees are $45 plus GST for residents*, $125 plus GST for non-residents** and include a light lunch.* A resident of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County.** All participants who reside outside of Spruce Grove,

Stony Plain and Parkland County.

Stony PlainThis workshop will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Stony Plain FCSS, 4613 – 52 Ave., in Stony Plain. There will be a light snack and refreshments served.

Parkland CountyThis workshop will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Parkland County Centre, located at 53109A Highway 779, in Parkland County. There will be a light supper served.

Workshop Date

Volunteer recognition and retention

Saturday, Jan. 28

Mutual performance evaluation Saturday, Feb. 4

Board development Saturday, March 18

Event planning for volunteer managers

Saturday, April 29

Workshop Date

Effective minute taking for non-profits

Wednesday, April 5

Workshop Date

How do I do my job? Board role training

Wednesday, Feb. 15