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Nolan Hill Community Association Planning Session Notes

Theme #1: Organizational Development

Prioritized Activities
1. AGM Preparation and Execution
2. Relationship between HOA and CA
3. Update NHCA Bylaws
4. Board Education and Training – Governance, Financial, Diversity, etc.
5. Relationship building within the board
Other Activities Mentioned
-Vision, Mission, Values Exercise
-Financial Policies and Procedures – A simple manual
-Symons Valley Park
-Community Integration and awareness of NHCA 

Theme #2: Programs, Services, and Events

Prioritized Activities
1. Community BBQ – Includes partnerships, engagement, and Education
2. Sports Programs – Soccer, Sport Ball, Ice Rink
3. Community Clean Ups – Both Parks and City Sponsored (Partnership with Sherwood)
4. NHCA Welcome Wagon
5. NHCA Meet and Greet – Include HOA reps – Q1 2020
6. Halloween Contest
7. Christmas Lights Contest
Other Activities Mentioned
-Child activities
-Bike safety education event
-Issue awareness activities – Domestic violence, etc.  
-Cultural activities
-Youth involvement
-CA sponsored little free library
-Events for seniors
-Art, drawing, lego building, movie night
-Crafts fair
-Garage sale

Theme #3: Capital Development

Prioritized Activities
1. Multi Surface Trails
2. Entrance Boards/Signs
3. Community notice boards
4. Community Garden
5. Multi-season amenity – Basketball, skating, outdoor fitness park
Other Activities Mentioned
-None 

Theme #4: Engagement and Advocacy

Prioritized Activities
1. Increase community involvement -Facebook followers
2. Learn more about existing community groups in Nolan Hill
3. Neighbourhood advocacy and development – Schools and transit
4. Educate and engage residents on little free libraries, street/block parties, and Jane’s walk
Other Activities Mentioned
-Approach Canada Post to advertise on their mailboxes
-Speeding and traffic control
-Seniors engagement – Age Friendly Calgary and CARYA
-Look at combined community newsletter – Symons Valley Commuinities

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