MARCH 2020 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,300 HOUSEHOLDS ROSS-CHARACTER THE OFFICIAL ROSSCARROCK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! COMMUNITY PANTRY NOW OPEN! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! June 13 and 14 Deerfoot Inn & Casino One of the most impactful things you can do for the Rosscarrock Community Association is to volunteer for our casino. No experience necessary, as all training is provided. All volunteers are entitled to a complimentary hot meal while working, and refreshments and snacks are also provided. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Ross-Character - Designed, manufactured, and delivered monthly to 2,300 households by: GREAT NEWS MEDIA Magazine Editors Alexa Takayama Jocelyn Taylor [email protected] Design | Graphics Joanne Bergen Print & Digital Marina Litvak Freddy Meynard TARGETED Erica Morton MARKETING Carolina Tatar BY COMMUNITY Advertising Sales Sam Brown Cindy DeJager Brittany Duval Carol Ann Rhyno [email protected] | 403 720 0762 5 Excellent Reasons to Advertise in Community Newsletter Magazines 1. Top of Mind Brand Awareness: Consistent advertising leads to increased sales. Companies maintain and gain market share when community residents are consistently reminded of their brands. 2. Payback: Community residents trust, and call businesses that advertise in their community magazines. 3. High Readership: 68% female | Even distribution of Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer readers 4. Cost Effective:With advertising rates as low as $0.01 cent per household, advertising in our community maga- zines is incredibly affordable. 5. Geofence Your Audience: Manage your budget, optimize your returns and target your audience by specific community magazines. Nearby Community Newsletter Magazines: To Advertise Call 403 720 0762 Email [email protected] GREAT NEWS MEDIA 4 M A R C H 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities ROSSCARROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020 EXECUTIVE Hanna Oh President Terry Paukstat Vice-President Carrie Akister Secretary Rosscarrock Luke Petan Treasurer COMMUNITY CONTACTS James Runge Neighbourhood Partnership Youth! Coordinator Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? [email protected] 403-476-7171 Join the Rosscarrock Youth Volunteer Group. Lemlem Haile Community Social Worker • Learn leadership skills [email protected] • Develop practical experience while giving back to your com- 403-221-4576 • 403-880-6045 munity. Evan Woolley City Councillor-Ward 8 • Meet other youth in your community. [email protected] Here is what one youth said about their experience: 403-268-2431 “I recommend all youth who are passionate about bringing change in this world, helping, building references, gaining ex- New Office Hours periences and building opportunities for themselves and those around them to get involved in their community in any way they As of January 1, our office hours will be: can. Being involved in even the simplest way possible can have Wednesday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm a major impact on someone’s life and open new doors for your- Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 pm self. I am beyond thankful for Rosscarrock and the memories I’ve Friday, 11:00 to 5:30 pm built through volunteering in this community.” Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the Rosscarrock Community and/or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media and the Rosscarrock Community and/ or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services. ROSSCARROCK I M A R C H 2020 5 Why Buy a Rosscarrock Community Membership? Association Membership A Rosscarrock Community Association Membership al- lows you to have a say in what happens in your neigh- 4411 10 Avenue S.W., Calgary AB. bourhood. Members may vote at monthly and annual 403-242-0212 [email protected] meetings of the board of directors and participate in www.rosscarrock.org certain programs and events requiring a membership, such as the community garden. Household $20.00 ______ Individual $15.00 ______ We welcome you to join the community association and if you can, volunteer to make it even stronger – it’s Senior $10.00 ______ Business $45.00 ______ a great way to meet other residents in your community! Name: __________________________________ A one-year membership is $10 for seniors, $15 for indi- viduals, and $20 for a family. Address: ____________________________________ What does the Community Association do? Postal Code: ___________ Phone: _______________ • The Community Association holds monthly meetings Email: ______________________________________ to discuss and plan for issues in our community • Represents your community to the city – liaise with the city regarding planning and traffic matters Do you want to receive emails regarding • Maintains and continually improves the Rosscarrock future events? Community Hall • Plans and runs community events Do you want to get involved? • Provides content for and delivers your community We are always looking for volunteers to help us with newsletter the community. If you are interested in anything list- • Supports the community pantry ed below, please check it off and we will contact you! • Supports programs for seniors, adults and children • Board of Directors • Casino Volunteer • Special Events Volunteers • Canada Day Party • Spring Clean-up Day • Community Garden Needed • Newsletter • Snow Angels Do you have a passion • Anything else you can think of? _____________ for education? Rosscarrock Community Association is looking for volunteers to help with our new Learning Centre Office use only on Mondays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Duties would in- Card# ______________________ clude student guidance and encouragement, light homework help, set-up and clean-up. Email events@ Paid ________________________ rosscarrock.org for more information or to put forth your interest. 6 M A R C H 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities SAFE & SOUND YOUR CITY OF CALGARY S&S – Burns and Scalds Never Miss Your Collection Each year, Emergency Medical Services respond to Day – Sign Up for Free Weekly emergencies involving young children who have sus- tained severe burns or scalds. These incidents often Reminders occur inside the child’s own home. Common causes in- Did you know that The City provides free reminders for clude a child accidentally tipping hot liquids onto them- your blue, green and black cart pickup days? All you selves, touching hot surfaces such as stoves, or making need to do is sign up! When it’s time to put your carts contact with electrical outlets. Fortunately, incidents out for collection, we’ll send you a reminder. 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