Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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 !!

Monday, May 7, 2012

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.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Weekly Reminders:

General Members Meeting:  Will be held tonight at 6:30pm.  Don't forgot......come out and learn how to detect "bed bugs" and what the co-op will do if found in a members unit.

MAY HOUSING CHARGES:  Housing Charges are due for May 2012 tomorrow no later than 12noon.  A reminder flyer will be sent out to members requesting those that pay ANNUAL housing charges by post dated cheques that they should be submitted prior to June to the office so that no late fees incur.  Members will also receive notice of any outstanding balance at May 31st, 2012 owing to the co-operative.  It is important to ensure that all housing charges are paid in full every month.  The auditor and the City of Hamilton will be revieiwng the co-op's arrears and policies during this audit process since many members are not following the required to PAY IN FULL AND ON TIME !

MONTHLY CALENDAR:  The monthly calendar will come out tomorrow.  Please keep this on your refrigerator as a reminder of committee meetings and office hours.  THANK YOU.