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The SCL Monthly Online News
October 24, 2019
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello neighbours,
I am very proud of the work the Secord Community League has done and have planned for the upcoming months. I invite you to read this newsletter to learn more.
And, if you live in Secord, please support the Secord Community League by purchasing a membership for a minimal cost of $20 for the whole family. This gives you access to all our events for free, reduced costs for programs, eligibility to participate to our contests, many benefits including free swimming, and many more. Last year, we sold about 220 memberships (about 12% of Secord).
Did you miss the September 2019 quarterly newsletter? You can download it here!
JOIN OUR TEAM / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES !
The Secord Community League is run by a group of 11 dedicated volunteers that reside in Secord. Unfortunately, other than our Board of Directors and a handful of people, we have a very low volunteer base. This has a direct influence on the amount of events, programs, and services that we can provide.
We are looking for motivated people to help us continue to make the Secord community a better place. Please contact me if you are interested in volunteering for future event, programs, or be part of a committee. Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Please contact us and see how you can help.
SPONSORS
We are also always looking for sponsors for our events, programs and newsletters. Wouldn't if be great if we could offer Programs to the Community for free! Or if we could offer bigger and better events with more free activities and more free food? Contact us if you are interested in sponsoring the SCL (and getting some local publicity).
If you are a company and you are interested in donating prizes, or be a corporate sponsor for our community events, programs or one of our key infrastructure projects, please contact Christie Delano at: christie.delano@gmail.com and/or Derek Richardson at fundraising@secordcommunityleague.com
Happy Halloween !
Maxime Belanger
President
Secord Community League
president@secordcommunityleague.com
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January 11, 2020
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride
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Come enjoy a Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride around the neighborhood with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!
We are still in the planning phase of this event. We will provide more updates as they become available.
If you are interested in sponsoring part of the event, please let us know! We'd like to be able to offer the rides for free!
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- March 14, 2020: Ice Rink Event and/or Adult get-together at Brewhouse;
- May 9, 2020: Community Garage Sale;
- May 23, 2020: DTK New Playground Official Grand Opening (major event).
Entrance to these events is free for SCL members only. As usual, we’ll be looking for sponsors for these events.
We would like to hear from you as to what events, activities or programs you would like to see in the next 12 months. Please let us know via Facebook or email.
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Babysitting Course - October 5, 2019
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Just wanted to give you a update on our babysitting course offered on October 5th.
We had a full class of 28 people attending and it was well-received.
The lucky winner of our draw at the babysitting course was Grace! She gets a free admission to an Edmonton recreation centre of her choosing! Congratulations Grace!!
We are currently contacting the participants and their parents to create a list of trained babysitters to share with the community. Stay tuned on Facebook and via our next newsletter.
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Red Cross Stay Safe! Home Alone - November 16, 2019
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The Edmonton Rosenthal Community League, in partnership with the Secord Community League, is hosting a Red Cross Stay Safe! Home Alone Course delivered by Breath for Life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (lunch provided).
Participants receive a Red Cross Workbook and Certificate.
Registration and more information can be found at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/red-cross-stay-safe-home-alone-course-by-breath-for-life-registration-75096045293
Questions may be directed to programs@rosenthalcommunityleague.ca
This course provides the participants with basic first aid and safety skills. Participants between the ages of 9 to 13 years old learn how to be safe when they are not under the direct supervision of a guardian or parent.
For course topics please see - https://breathforlifeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Fact-Sheet-Stay-Safe-Home-Alone.pdf.
Cost
$55 per person with a Rosenthal or Secord Community League membership,
$65 per person for neighbouring community leagues, and
$75 per person without a membership
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We have more programs planned for the new year, including a Self Defense course in February!
Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming programs!
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Things are really moving along! Installation is complete, inspections done, now the surfacing and final touches! We look forward to next week when the city will remove the fences! The playground should open sometime next week!!!! Bike track is still under construction, no precise timeline on it yet.
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Our community ice rink is starting to take shape! Thank you Rob Smashnuk (our Rink Committee Coordinator), Bryan Kondo and Nathan Beeler for taking the lead on this very important project! If you are interested in joining our ice rink committee please reach out to us! We need help with setup, maintenance, shovelling, removal, etc. Contributions big and small are appreciated. This rink, as well as all of our community initiatives, are completely volunteer driven.
This year, we had to purchase a new liner for the rink, at a cost exceeding $1,000. This is because the liner was severally damaged last year due to one or multiple individuals using the ice surface when it was not yet ready in the Fall, or when it was melting in the Spring. Ice skates are very sharp and can easily damage the liner. Please respect the signage at the rink, and do not use the rink when there are signs indicating it is closed.
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2019 Halloween Contests
(deadline: November 15, 2019)
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Expect a lot of contests in the months to come with great prizes to be won!
Kids Halloween Costume
Post or Send us a photo of your kids (or yourself) in Halloween Costume and have a chance to win one of three fantastic prize !
3 Prizes: Age appropriate LEGO (valued at $50 each)
Halloween House Decoration
Post or Send us a photo of your house decorated for Halloween and have the chance to win a prize for the whole family !
Prize: Family admission to Edmonton Recreation Centre (valued at $31.50).
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Post your photo in the Secord Community League Contests Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCLcontest/), OR Send us your photo at info@secordcommunityleague.com by November 15, 2019 for a chance to win! All photos sent by email will be published in the Facebook Contest Group.
Rules and Regulations:
- Must have valid SCL membership at the contest closing date to win.
- One entry per family per contest.
- Photos/entries must be made in the 'Secord Community League Contests' Group or sent by email to info@secordcommunityleague.com to be valid.
- The winner will be determined by random draw.
- By entering the contest, the contestant agrees that names and photos can used by the SCL and may be posted in our newsletter, social media, website, events, programs, etc.
- Prize may change without notice.
- Other rules and regulations may apply.
- Rules and regulations may change.
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The City has released the census results.
Edmonton’s population on April 1,2019 was 972,223.
Secord's population was 5,506, and growing fast !
Here’s our breakdown for Secord:
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Download the Communibee App!
Select Secord Community League from the List.
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The following lists our upcoming board meetings. All members of the Secord Community League are welcome to attend.
- October 28, 2019 (7PM – 9PM)
- November 25, 2019 (7PM – 9PM)
- January 20, 2020 (7PM – 9PM)
- February 10, 2020 (7PM – 9PM)
- March 16, 2020 (7PM – 9PM)
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) – April 20, 2020 (TIME TBD)
All board meetings are at the David Thomas King School Staff Room unles otherwise specified.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS / VOLUNTEERS
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Join the Secord Community League!
What is the Secord Community League?
- We create an environment where neighbours can meet and know each other.
- We organize events and programs for the Secord community.
- We provide support, services and connections to the Secord community.
- We fundraise for infrastructure projects (e.g. playground).
- We keep you updated on planning and neighbourhood developments.
- We are your voice to City Council.
The Secord Community League (SCL) is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 volunteers which are all residents of Secord.
Benefits of the Community League
In addition to financially supporting the community league, members of the Secord Community League have many benefits, including free entrance to our events, reduced fees for Programs, free swims, outdoor skating on Community League rinks, and many more. For more details, visit our website at http://secordcommunityleague.com/aboutus/membership/. Anyone living in Secord can be a member !
How to purchase a SCL membership?
Visit our website at http://secordcommunityleague.com/aboutus/membership/ for information on how to purchase a Secord Community League membership. The fees for a 2019-2020 membership are only $20 !
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If you have any questions or comments about the content of this publication, please send us an email at info@secordcommunityleague.com or message us on Facebook!
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