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2017 AGM Recap

February 21, 2017February 22, 2017

GeNA held a successful inaugural AGM on Wednesday, January 25th. Here are a few of the highlights:

Our new board was elected: co-chairs David Pensato and Emma Durand-Wood, secretary Shauna MacKinnon, and treasurer Rosalie Block
Brock Feenstra shared an update on the progress of the Glenelm and Chalmers Local Area Plan project: residents will have opportunity to provide feedback during the development of a neighbourhood background study to be presented to city council, with the support of the municipal planning department.
Dale Karasiak brought greetings from the Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Association and told us about CNRC’s efforts to negotiate a plan to revitalize the former gas station site/empty lot at the corner of Henderson and Johnson.
Kara Plett invited anyone with a home business in Glenelm to submit their details to be listed in a directory on the glenelm.ca website. (Email details toglenelmcommunity@gmail.com)
Arlene Reid shared a bunch of upcoming events in Glenelm and surrounding area.
David Pensato unveiled the brand-new GeNA website (glenelm.ca) and Emma Durand-Wood shared that GeNA has published four newsletters since October 2016, and our mailing list has 84 subscribers (February 22nd update: now at over 100!)
Emma Durand-Wood gave an update on the “Welcome to Glenelm” sign project on behalf of Joanne Cerilli. About 1/3 of the neighbourhood has been canvassed and about 1/3 of the funds required for our maintenance reserve have been secured. A further $80 was donated to the fund at the AGM – thank you to all who chipped in!
Shauna MacKinnon invited interested residents to join GeNA’s Safety Committee to explore how to make our neighbourhood a safer place.
In a highly unscientific poll, attendees named Jo-Ann Paddock’s oatmeal coconut chocolate chip cookies the winner of the cookie table.

The Herald gave us some great media coverage as well: this article is subscriber-only, but worth a read if you can access it! Glenelm residents gather together – Dylon Martin, February 3rd, 2017.

Info about GENA’s AGM & Community Meeting – January 25, 2017

January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

Agenda- Glenelm Neighbourhood Association 2017 AGM & Community Meeting

Our first GENA AGM will be taking place on Wednesday, January 25th, 7:30pm at Gordon King Memorial United Church.

Agenda
(subject to minor changes; final version will be posted at the meeting entrance)

Welcome, housekeeping and call to order
Approval of agenda
Board nominations from the floor
Presentation of candidates for board positions of co-chair, secretary and treasurer
Motion to elect candidates or ballot voting if necessary
GENA financial update
Adjournment of AGM business
Community updates
Meeting wrap-up

Candidates for GENA Board Elections

We asked the candidates to share (1) their name, (2) their top 3 reasons for wanting to serve on the GENA board, (3) their geographic location in the community, and (4) any previous board experience. Here are their responses.

For Co-Chair (2 positions):
1. David Pensato
2. (a) To be part of building on the strengths and future growth of our neighbourhood. (b) To become more familiar with and to build ties with my neighbours. (c) To help strengthen a sense of community in Glenelm among neighbours and businesses.
3. Hart Ave.
4. I am on the board of The Distillery Communications Pool LTD, and much of my professional work has included working with a variety of company and non-profit boards in the areas of strategic planning, public consultation, and outreach/communications.

Emma Durand-Wood
(a) to help build on the great work that’s been done previously by Glenelm residents (b) to develop stronger relationships with neighbours and other community groups, (c) to help keep Glenelm a wonderful place for people of all ages and walks of life
Cobourg Ave.
No board experience specifically, but I currently serve on the River East/Transcona Local Health Involvement Group, an advisory council that provides feedback and citizen input to the WRHA’s board of directors. I also served in various capacities on a library technicians’ association for several years.

For Secretary:

Shauna MacKinnon
(a) To be sociable and meet my neighbors; (b) to help address identified issues and solutions (c) to give back to the community.
Martin Avenue West
I have no previous board experience; however, in my professional life I am a member of various committees and working groups.

For Treasurer:

Rosalie Block
(a) I want this committee to succeed as I feel it is a worthwhile cause. I am willing to put in time and effort to help make this a better community (b) I have always grown up that community is important (c) I have lived in the Glenelm Community for 24 years and plan on living here for many more years
Martin Ave.
I was a treasurer of the Woman’s Ministry at my Church for 5 years. I have also owned and operated my own business for many years