The NEW Bayshore Community Association 1st Annual AGM

Letter inviting Bayshore Residents to join the New Bayshore Community Association

Dear Bayshore Residents!

Please join your fellow residents on June 12 to establish your community association for Bayshore neighbourhood! Please read the attached FAQ to find out why your neighbourhood needs a community association and why the association needs you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a community association?
Community associations have a general mission to improve neighbourhood life. They are
volunteer run with a mandate to provide programs, services and communications to their
residents.

What are some of the activities community associations offer or facilitate?
Social and recreational programs for residents of all ages; sports programs for children;
developing and enhancing community pride and spirit through hosting or volunteering at special
events; undertaking neighbourhood improvement initiatives such as spring clean-ups, community
beautification, and more; providing information to residents through a newsletter and/or online
presence and acting as a unified voice on issues affecting the community; providing input into the
planning and development process and fostering good planning practices.

Why should I join?
Your neighbourhood needs your involvement! A community association that includes
representation from all of the people that live within it is most effective. Diversity of our
neighbourhood is our strength. By attending community association meetings, you will have an
opportunity to voice issues you would like to see addressed. Joining the community association is
also an excellent way to find out how to get involved and volunteer or simply find out what is
happening in your neighbourhood.

How can I join?
A group of Bayshore residents have established a working group to work towards establishing an
association. The working group is open to all Bayshore residents. You can contact them at the
email below.

What will be the mission of Bayshore Community Association (BCA)?
BCA working group is proposing that BCA has the following objectives:
• To act as the representative of community residents in promoting and protecting their interests in all municipal matters.
• To monitor and communicate promptly to residents any concerns that may arise affecting their interests.
• To liaise with and support as necessary, other groups in the community and adjoining communities in pursuit of common goals.
• To develop a sense of community spirit among residents and to promote and encourage social and recreational activities within the community.

Bayshore Community Association (BCA) working group
Email:communityassociationbayshore@gmail.com