Housing Charge June 1st Reminder

Reminder to members that June 1st, 2012 starts a new year for Halam Park Housing Co-operative Inc.  Members who normally provide monthly post dated cheques need to make sure that you have provided the necessary 12 cheques for the current new year.  Staff have a meeting at City of Hamilton on Friday, June 1st for 1:00 to 3:30pm and will have extended office hours that night to collect housing charges and "debit" payments since the office will be closed NEXT WEEK.

Car Wash - Teen Committee

CONGRATULATIONS to the Teens!!  Wonderful job this past weekend at washing cars.  I hear that you made a profit and many neighbours are suggesting that it is done more frequently.  I am sure you had a wonderful time and good luck with all your future fundraisers that you plan to hold.  We are all behind you!

Video Crew - June 11th, 2012

CHF Canada representative Scott Jackson and a video crew from British Columbia will be attending the co-operative on Monday, June 11th, 2012.  This video that they will be completing will tell a story about co-operative housing not just being a home but a place to enhance leadership skills, obtain training and a wealth of other opportunities for families.  They will be doing individual taping of member stories on impact of co-operative housing and how it has affected their lives, as well as, video taping what Halam Park Co-op is able to provide as a community to its members.  If you are interested in being part of this event, please contact the office.

Meetings this Week - May 22-25/12

Good Food Boxes will be delivered --> Wednesday, May 23rd after 2:00pm


Social Committee -->  Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00pm
Board Meeting -->     Thursday, May 24th at 7:00pm
Teen Committee -->  Thursday, May 24th at 8:00pm

CAR WASH (Teen Committee) -->  SATURDAY, May 26th   10:00am - 3:00pm
Please come out and support your teens!

Landscaping & Garden Committee

The members of the Landscaping/Gardening Committee are working diligently at weeding, turning and planting new perennials and annual flowers into the common area garden beds.  I know that members are anxious to start work on your own individual beds; however, please allow the committee members to complete their use of the topsoil provided by the co-op before taking some.  The office will advise members when you can begin using the "extra" topsoil.  The co-op has a very tight budget for flowers/soil and it needs to be utilized by our committee first.  THANK YOU again to all the committee members for their continued hard work at making our co-op stand out from all other properties.  GOOD JOB!

Victoria Day Long Weekend - Maintenance Staff Vacation

Maintenance Staff, Mike Mroz, will be away from the office starting FRIDAY, May 18th, 2012 until WEDNESDAY, May 23rd, 2012.  If you have a maintenance EMERGENCY ONLY during this time, please contact the BOARD EMERGENCY # at 905-745-9980.  All other maintenance issues leave a message on the maintenance phone at 905-538-0922 and Mike will return your call on Wednesday.

Meetings this week:

Social Committee:  will be discussing Canada Day and Summer Bash
Wednesday, May 16th at 7:00pm

Landscaping/Gardening Committee:  will be allocating garden beds and providing funding for purchase of flowers for beds
Thursday, May 17th at 7:00pm

Co-operative Young Leaders Camp

CONGRATULATIONS to CONNOR THOMPSON !
Connor submitted an application to attend this year's Co-operative Young Leaders Camp in July 2012.  Many co-ops cannot provide this opportunity for their youth or may not have the interest.  We are extremely proud that the youth of Halam Park are engaged and wish to participate in programs offered outside our community.  ONCE AGAIN HAVE FUN CONNOR we know you will enjoy this expereience and bring back positive enthusiasm to our youth.

Albert Rose Bursary

 The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the 2011
Dr. Albert Rose Bursary. Eligible recipients must be entering their first year of post-secondary education and live in a unit that is receiving rent-geared-to-income (RGI) assistance. More information and the application form can be found online at http://ontario.ca/rose.

Niagara Falls CHF AGM June 6th-9th

Anyone who has expressed interest in volunteering at this year's CHF AGM in Niagara Fall's is requested to contact the office to complete the scheduling calendar.

This is a great opportunity to see what happens at a National Meeting, as well as, meet members from throughout Canada and talk about the importance of co-op living.  There will be local politicians at the Saturday business meeting and if you volunteer a minimum of 4 hours, you will also be able to take ONE FREE WORKSHOP.  Education is key to ensuring a well governed co-op and sustainable community for our future.

Hope to see you there !!

Weekly Reminders

Meetings scheduled during the week are:
     Tuesday -- Landscape/Garden Committee at 6:30pm
     Wednesday -- Social Committee 7:00pm
                             Resolutions Meeting at Commonwealth Co-op 7:00pm
     Thursday -- Board Meeting 6:30pm
                         Teen Committee 8:00pm
     Friday -- OFFICE CLOSED 11:00am-3:00pm City Meeting

GOOD FOOD BOX ==> date for ordering has been moved from 2nd Wednesday to 3rd Wednesday (May 16th) and delivery will now be on May 23rd.

Hot Water Tanks

Many members have been receiving their quarterly bills for the Hot Water Tank rentals; however, you will be or haved already changed out your tanks.  It will take approximately one week for the tank return numbers from Reliance to the office.  Once that is received and your tank is taken from the EcoSmart warehouse, you are no longer responsible for further "rental" charges.  The office will notify the members when the tanks have gone back.  You should either wait for a final bill for usuage and your "account closure bill" before making further payments OR pro-rate the bill based on the number of days that you actually would be still responsible to Reliance and send them this payment will a note indicating that you have returned your tank.

REMINDER:  once you received this "account closure bill" make sure you bring it to the office to be copied and sent to EcoSmart for payment of the closure amount.  ALL other rental payments are the responsibility of each member while you had Reliance equipment in your unit.  You will receive your first EcoSmart bill in approximately 5-6 months.

If you have any questions, please contact the office.