Community Association Governance
Incorporation
The St. Andrew's Heights Community Association registered as a society under the Alberta Government Societies Act. As a registered society our membership elects a Board of Directors to govern the organization.
We are a member of the Federation of Calgary Communities, which provides various resources to assist with our governance.
We are a member of the Federation of Calgary Communities, which provides various resources to assist with our governance.
Vision
St. Andrew’s Heights is a safe and friendly community where people are valued and are happy to live.
Mission Statement
St. Andrew’s Heights Community Association serves the evolving needs and facilitates engagement of its residents by maintaining the community spirit through its core values.
Values
5-year Priorities
Values
- We value community involvement and will work collaboratively to support the needs of our residents;
- We engage and communicate with our community in a transparent, open and fair manner to bring the community together;
- We value mutual respect;
- We value being an inclusive community that encourages participation and supports the interests of all age groups;
- We believe in facilitating our community’s growth and development in an equal, fair and non-partisan manner;
- We will demonstrate integrity as we advocate on behalf of the residents of St. Andrew’s Heights;
- We are strategic when making decisions for a safe, sustainable and environmentally conscientious association.
5-year Priorities
- Continue working on traffic calming measures;
- Addressing parking issues;
- Understanding community needs;
- Programs and events;
- Survey to residents;
- Ensure SAHCA maintains strong relationships with institutional partners;
- Engage with Foothills condo residents;
- Recruit a community historian;
- Maintain a relationship with Maria Montessori Education Centre to see where they are going in the future;
- Maintenance plan;
- Finance/yearly budget and investments.
Governance Documents
Finances
The St. Andrew's Heights Community Association is entirely self-sustaining. We receive no direct ongoing funds from any level of government.
Funding for our various operations comes via membership dues and business operations such as hall rentals, sports fees, and advertising. We often apply for and occasionally receive government grants for one-off projects.
Our 2020/2021 Financial Statements can be found here.
Funding for our various operations comes via membership dues and business operations such as hall rentals, sports fees, and advertising. We often apply for and occasionally receive government grants for one-off projects.
Our 2020/2021 Financial Statements can be found here.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month except December and July. Meetings start at 7:00 pm with a view to finish in 60 - 90 minutes. Meetings are held at the Community Centre (2504 - 13 Ave NW).
Members of the community are welcome to attend (observe) meetings without notice. Community Association Members or others may make presentations or applications with 72 hours advance notice to the Chair (president). Advance notice provides the committee with an opportunity to review materials and adjust the agenda in advance of the meeting.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of the Community Association, please contact our President, Shannon Andrukow. Current open positions can be viewed on our Volunteering page.
Members of the community are welcome to attend (observe) meetings without notice. Community Association Members or others may make presentations or applications with 72 hours advance notice to the Chair (president). Advance notice provides the committee with an opportunity to review materials and adjust the agenda in advance of the meeting.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of the Community Association, please contact our President, Shannon Andrukow. Current open positions can be viewed on our Volunteering page.
Current Officers
President
Shannon Andrukow president@standrewsheights.ca Past President Liz Murray pastpresident@standrewsheights.ca 403-282-8309 Treasurer Jeff Unruh treasurer@standrewsheights.ca Secretary Position currently vacant VP Facilities Michael Fuchs facilities@standrewsheights.ca 403-452-8311 VP Sports Kevin Noakes sports@standrewsheights.ca 403-220-9195 VP Residential Planning Adev Ahluwalia residentialplanning@standrewsheights.ca 403-701-6576 VP Non-Residential Planning Al Rasmuson nonresidentialplanning@standrewsheights.ca 403-861-0532 VP Communication Ellen Nielsen communication@standrewsheights.ca VP Seniors Position currently vacant |
Meeting Minutes
2021
January, March 2020 January, February, April, May, June, August, September AGM, September, October, November, December 2019 January, February, March, April, May, June June AGM September, October, December 2018 January, February, March, April April (special meeting) August, September, October October (special meeting) November Click here for the archive of older public executive committee documents |