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Couldn’t make the AGM? Here’s what you missed

Missed the AGM and want to see what was presented? We have made our presentation available here: 2019-10-23 AGM Presentation (PDF). In addition to the presentation, we solicited:

  1. Volunteers for upcoming events (e.g., carnival, rink, etc)
  2. Feedback to prioritize the association’s work in the coming year (the survey is still open!); and
  3. Feedback on how you define the Character of QTN;

If you are interested in volunteering or would like a neighbourhood initiative promoted, please reach out to qtncommunity@gmail.com.

Reminder: QTNca Annual General Meeting (October 23 @ 6:30 PM)

This year’s AGM will follow a different approach than past years. The feedback we’re soliciting at the AGM and through other avenues is going to allow the association to strategically prioritize our efforts. If you’ haven’t already completed it, please take a minute to complete our survey.

  • When: October 23rd, 2019 at 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM
  • Where: Severn Avenue Public School, 2553 Severn Ave, Ottawa, ON
  • Agenda:
    • Update from the board; financials and accomplishments
    • Election of members of the Board
    • Feedback stations and volunteer sign up

We encourage you to lug a mug, water will be available (to fill your cup) but no other refreshments will be provided.

For a copy of last year’s minutes, follow this link (Google Drive).

Keep an eye out, We’re organizing an infonight

Following the AGM, we will compile the community’s priorities which will allow us to strategically engage yourselves and key stakeholders at a later date. Stay tuned for more details on how you will be able to engage with key stakeholders on various topics.

Want to get involved?

Reach out to us at qtncommunity@gmail.com and let us know how you want to make your community better!

Frank Ryan Park Consultation: Parks and Recreation Facilities

Frank Ryan Park is a highly-valued feature in QTN. But access from the south side is challenging, especially for people with strollers, wheel-chairs, and bikes. Upgrading the fieldhouse in the park has been a QTN priority for several years. It is unclear why half of the space in the fieldhouse is currently leased to a baseball group with no links to QTN while there is no community centre for local programming. These and other issues are being pursued by the QTN Board and planning committee.

This summer the City of Ottawa asked for input on city parks and recreation facilities. The QTN planning committee made a submission calling for the city to give a higher priority to the revitalization of Frank Ryan Park. As you might know, QTN is undergoing changes as part of the City’s intensification strategy; improving the facilities in Frank Ryan Park and having better access to the park could help build the kind of community connections that make for a healthy neighbourhood in times of change.

You can read the planning committee’s submission here – QTN Submission on Frank Ryan Park for Consultation on Parks and Recreation. If you have suggestions for this component
of our activities or any comments on how to better build a healthy community for QTN, contact the planning committee at qtncommunity@gmail.com.