Vanier Community Association

Vision

Objectives

Values

Bylaws

Become a member of the association

Events

Map of the Vanier area

To contact us

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Vision:

We envision a community that is recognized and celebrated as a diverse, inclusive and safe place where individuals and families thrive--where residents work together to maximize the inherent potential of the community and recognize Vanier’s rich history.

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Objectives:

The objectives of the Vanier Community Association are to establish and operate a Community Association for the purposes of :

Leading the on-going development of the Association;

Promoting the best interests of the community;

Acting as a voice for the membership and the community as a whole;

Organizing workshops, programs, or events for the benefit of the membership and citizens of Vanier;

Collaborating with other community organizations.

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Values:

Respect community wisdom and heritage;

Encourage citizen involvement;

Provide non-partisan leadership;

Reflect the diversity of Vanier and conduct its business in both official languages.

Bylaws:

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Next Meeting:

February 14, 2012

where: Richelieu Community Centre 300 White Fathers ave

7 pm to 8:30 pm

The Executive Board

Jevone Nicholas President

Elaine Leger Vice President

Gyulia Borbely Treasurer

Nick Sanders Secretary

Other Board members:

RoseAnne Leonard

Mike Bulthuis

Natalie Raffoul

Goeff Derry

Ryan Mill

Agenda of meetings:

Minutes of meetings:

Committees

Parks and Recreation (renewal of existing committee)

Next meeting: Jan 5th at the Richelieu Centre to discuss Vanier Winter Carnival 11 February 2012

Chair: Elaine Leger

public parks and playgrounds
public and commercial sports and recreation activities
other green spaces

You can reach us at leger271@rogers.com

Sustainable Development and Infrastructure (new)

Chair: Nick Sanders

land use policy and zoning

official city planning

proposed real estate developments, roads, sidewalks, bike lanes

environmental issues, and any other public works or physical work

You can reach us at sdvanier@gmail.com

Health and Safety (new)

Chair: Geoff Derry

crime awareness, prevention and reporting

traffic, pedestrian and cycling safety

public health awareness and issues

community health and well-being

You can reach us at vca.acv@gmail.com

Communications and Outreach (new)

Chair: Jevone Nicholas

communications to members, residents and Vanier stakeholders

media communications

membership development and administration

engagement with other community associations and civic groups outside Vanier

You can reach us at vca.acv@gmail.com

Dates of committee meetings:

General Schedule through June 2012

1st Tuesday -- Communications & Outreach, Community Service Centre, 290 Dupuis

3rd Tuesday -- Sustainable Development Committee, Community Service Centre, 290 Dupuis

4th Tuesday -- Health & Safety Committee, Community Service Centre, 290 Dupuis

See above for the Parks and Rec committee

Important and useful information for our residents

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Become a member of the association :

Application form

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The members of Vanier Community Association meet every second Tuesday of the month from September to June at the Richelieu-Vanier Centre from7 to 8:30.

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Map of the Vanier area : Map

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To contact us : by email at vca.acv@gmail.com or by mail at Vanier Community Service Centre 290 Dupuis Street, Vanier Ontario K1L 1A2