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December 2011 WWee NeedNeed YYourour HELPHELP TheThe SeasonSeason ofof GIVINGGIVING To advertise in this space, call 403-660-7324 ROCKY RIDGE SUBURBAN JOURNAL DECEMBER 2011 3 Rocky Ridge Royal Oak COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MOUNTAIN VIEWS From the President As we roll into December we have (Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community seen some snow fall already and I am Association) and our web page www. Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community sure everyone is still trying to figure rrroca.org. These are announcements Association out the snow routes in our areas. The you do not want to miss. 403-771-8979 following roads are the designated [email protected] snow routes in Royal Oak and Rocky Also it is that time of year again to www.rrroca.org Ridge. When a snow event (5 cm of renew your membership there will be RRROCA Board of Directors accumulated snow) has occurred the a note sent out with your information President ...................................Erin Stabbler RRROCA will post on our Facebook on it take note of the expiration date V.P. and Sports Director ..............Lori Herard page once we get notice as well as our as some of you have renewed for Treasurer ...................................Gail Thiessen web site as soon as possible. multiple years. Secretary/Parks & Recreation .....Sean Fraser Community Engagement . Monique Chiasson The City web site states vehicles that I hope everyone has a safe and Special Events ................ Shelby Livingstone remain parked on these roads during wonderful Holiday season! Schools Director .......................Karen Beagle the ban are subject to enforcement, Communications .............. Sriharsha Veluvolu up to and including a parking tag and From RRROCA and my Family to Planning & Development ...... Scott Reynolds Transportation .............................. Jim Rippon tow. Blue and black carts left on the yours Merry Christmas and Happy Portfolio Lead ........................... Terri Kempin street can interfere with snow clearing New Years, operations. Place your cart on the sidewalk or boulevard next to the curb – Erin Stabbler Elected Officials when a Snow Route parking ban is in President, RRROCA Alderman: Dale Hodges effect: 403-268-2445 [email protected] • Rocky Valley Drive • Rocky Ridge Boulevard MLA: Lindsay Blackett • Rocky Ridge Drive 403-216-5444 • Rocky Vista Drive [email protected] • Eamon Road Suburban Journals Publishing • Royal Oak Drive Editor & Article Submissions: • Royal Oak Way [email protected] • Royal Birch Blvd to the 4 way Stop Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 10th of the month, prior to the distribution month. The Community Association is also Advertising Sales: Phil working with the city to include all of 403-660-7324 Royal Birch Blvd and Royal Birkdale [email protected] Dr so that the School road is included The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. in the plowing. This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for We held our AGM on November 16th pickup from local retail outlets. and will be introducing you to the new Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily board in the January edition. Thank represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced you for sending in your proxies and without the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate for your support. but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Royal In the coming weeks we will be Oak Suburban Journal should not be interpreted as recommendations launching some new incentives as a or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. Community Association member so keep an eye on our Facebook page ROCKY RIDGE SUBURBAN JOURNAL DECEMBER 2011 5 Rocky Ridge Royal Oak COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MOUNTAIN VIEWS You can now purchase a new membership or renew an old one The Season of Babysitter’s online via PayPal. Please visit our Giving Registry website at www.rrroca.org. If you prefer not to use PayPal, check out our Membership page for the needed form and info at www.rrroca. org/community/membership.html. For any questions regarding memberships (do I have one? is it current?) please contact The date nights have begun! our membership coordinator at The RRROCA Babysitter’s [email protected]. Registry is in full swing! For questions specific to the The holiday season is fast approaching We are pleased to announce that the babysitter’s registry, to inquire about and if you and your family are service was launched in November using the service or to have your name looking for a great holiday activity with much success!! We’ve received a added to the registry list, please send this year, why not help a family in great deal of interest from families as an email to [email protected]. need. NeighbourLink is a non-profit well as babysitters. organization of community volunteers Of course, we expect to have some and donors who care! Their programs This service is available to Rocky bumps along the way, as with any focus on preventing homelessness by Ridge Royal Oak Community new service, but we will work hard to providing low-income Calgarians with Association members with current resolve them quickly! access to free furniture, household active memberships; for sitters and for items, baby supplies, food hamper interested families (one membership Looking forward to working with you! deliveries bus tickets and more. per household). Individuals aged 11-17 will require a parent/guardian’s - Monique on behalf of RRROCA Round up your friends or some extended signature on the waiver form. family to purchase a crib for a baby in All sitters’ names published ARE need and fill it up with baby necessities. REQUIRED to have a valid babysitter Gather the neighbours on your street training certificate. The Rocky Ridge to participate in the Adopt a Family Royal Oak Community Association program; sponsoring a family in need and its Board of Directors will not be by purchasing gifts and groceries for pre-screening/sanctioning/verifying the family members. NeighbourLink any credentials for those using this has several programs and volunteer service. The employer takes on full opportunities that you, your family and responsibility of interviewing and friends can participate in. hiring the babysitters. The parents of the babysitters are responsible for Please visit the NeighbourLink screening the prospective employer of website for details: their child. neighbourlinkcalgary.com The list of sitter’s names will not be Happy Holiday Season from my published in our community journal family to yours! or on our website at this time. It will be provided to interested families on a - Monique, Directory of Community monthly basis once active membership Engagement status is confirmed. ROCKY RIDGE SUBURBAN JOURNAL DECEMBER 2011 7 Rocky Ridge Royal Oak COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MOUNTAIN VIEWS We Need Your Help! Community Can you spare a little time? • brainstorm with the Special Events Website Do you want to help make a difference director in order to come up with fun year-round events for our in our community? If so, the Rocky Did you realize... Ridge Royal Oak Community community members • Effective immediately Association needs YOU. You can read the latest newsletter, get updated community news and all the Community Safety We are looking to increase community information you need by visiting our Want to raise safety awareness in our initiatives in the New Year but need website at www.rrroca.org. some help! Here’s a few of the spots communities? There is a great deal of resources related to community safety; we are hoping to fill… Or visit us on Facebook we need someone to help us share this (Rocky Ridge Royal Transportation Committee with others. Oak Community • Effective immediately Work alongside the Transportation Association.) Director to: • respond to resident concerns Grants regarding traffic related concerns/ We are a non-profit organization and issues funding is an important component • liaise with Homeowner’s of our business plan. There are funds Associations in Rocky Ridge available; we just need someone who Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak on traffic related enjoy filling out the forms! concerns Royal Oak • liaise between the City of Calgary, Previous experience with grant Calgary Police Service and the applications would be an asset, but not Stroller Group Community Association on a requirement. If securing available transportation related issues in the funds is your specialty then we need community you! Stroller group, around the • Effective immediately • Effective immediately neighbourhood would meet at Royal Oak School. Community Engagement Sponsorship Then go for a Committee Have an interest in marketing and a 4+ km walk Work alongside the Community no fear attitude when communicating around the Engagement Director to: with businesses in the area? Our community, as • implement new initiatives, groups, association would appreciate your help this is the only clubs, etc that our residents can in contacting local business owners to route I have at enjoy. Some ideas include: discuss sponsorship opportunities and the moment, but • establish incentives for our their community support. Interested? more will come. community • Effective immediately Fitness can/may association be included, as weather permits at the members If you are interested in any of these toboggan hill after the walk. If weather (discounted roles, please send me an email at is not cooperating, then we can choose prices [email protected]. Looking an alternate site (mall, etc), and can from local forward to hearing from and working converse via a Facebook page that I businesses, with YOU! can create. other perks, special - Monique, If interested, please contact Lindsay events, etc) Director of Community Engagement via email at [email protected].