SLNA - Committees

SLNA Committees and Representatives

A document listing all Directors, Committees and Representatives is HERE . The committee and representative information is repeated below.

The Directors may appoint committees as needed, and may delegate to such committees any powers that are in accordance with the Act.

Board Standing Committee

	SLNA Director	Delegate Members:	Non-Delegate Member:	Brief Description of responsibilities and objectives:

Audit Committee	Treasurer Bruno Leps	Director Committee		The Audit Committee shall oversee the financial affairs on the SLNA and work with the Auditor to prepare the annual report for presentation at the Annual General Meeting.

Communications Committee	Secretary Jacquie Williams			Develops and implements the SLNA’s strategy for keeping in touch with its members and reaching out to the wider public. It uses a variety of print, electronic, and visual media as appropriate.

Development Committee	V.P. External Loretta Allen	Robert Sherrin Joan Campbell Cherrill Baker Debra Corey Stig Harvor	Sylvia Pellman Monica Tang	Works with the city and developers to ensure that new buildings fit well into the historic context of the St. Lawrence neighbourhood and Old Town Toronto.

Fundraising Committee	Treasurer Bruno Leps			Co-ordinates fundraising and applications for all grants or other external funding.

Governance Committee	President Suzanne Kavanagh	Director Committee		The Governance Committee will seek out and nominate delegates to fill vacancies on the Board as they arise and prepare new members of the Board of Directors to take on their responsibilities.

Government Relations Committee	V.P. External Loretta Allen			Gathers information on external organizations and the different levels of government and develops the SLNA’s relationships with them.

Membership Committee	V.P. Internal Debra Corey			Membership Committee will develop and carry out membership related activities.

NOTE: - The President is Ex officio on all Committees.

Ad Hoc Committees

The Board of Directors may appoint other committees from time to time for such purposes as they deem appropriate and may revoke any such appointments.

Committee:	SLNA Director:	Delegate Members:	Non-Delegate Members:	Committee Description:
Community Environment Day	D. O’Leary	C. Limberti G. Milbrandt	D. Burns J. Daziel L. Ekblad D. Forsyth D. Glasgow E. Jarmicki B. Kemp	Community Environment Day - Do your part in creating a cleaner, greener and more liveable Toronto. What better way to live green than to attend an event hosted by your local Councillor.
Mayor’s Clean Up Day	S. Kavanagh	S. Kavanagh		This one-day event will replenish bark chips in tree pits. Encourage the resident/business to adopt tree - including watering once a week. SLNA will give a certificate of appreciation.
Gardening Committee	D. O’Leary	D. O’Leary		The Gardening Committee was created to offer residents a way to join together or act alone in undertaking works that improve and enhance the beauty of the environment, whether natural or built in the St. Lawrence Community. Matters of environmental health for the community, urban agriculture (on the ground, walls, balconies and rooftops) and forestry will also be considered.
Heritage Conservation District Study	S. Kavanagh	S. Kavanagh J. Campbell M. Little	M. Cruikshank	The Ontario Heritage Act plays an important role in enabling a municipality to designate the whole or any part of an area as a Heritage Conservation District. This allows City Council to protect and enhance the special character of groups of properties in an area. The character is established by the overall heritage quality of buildings, streets and open spaces as seen together. SLNA is working with councillor’s office to have Heritage Study completed.
Marathon Day	S. Kavanagh	M. Raizenne D. Glasgow C. Waiten		In 2009 the SLNA won Neighbourhood Challenge first prize and $6,000 in prize money for the lunch programme at Market Lane School. We won for the most people, most noise, best costumes and best entertainment.

SLNA Picnic	C. Waiten	C. Baker		The purpose of the SLNA Picnic is to celebrate the neighbourhood and allow neighbours to meet and get to know each other and the community they live in. The Picnic is held on or along the Esplanade between Jarvis and Berkeley. With BBQ’s, Strawberry Teas, Corn Roast, Ice cream, Candy floss, Street Hockey, Dog Show, Children’s activities, Fashion shows, Side walk sales, Community exhibits and Music.
West Jarvis Community Initiative	D. O’Leary	C. Limbertie R. Yaron J. Wichelow	S. Boyd S. Dwyer E. Forde	This initiative began in 2007 out of the need identified (in the block of four buildings just west of Jarvis) to find space and activities for children and youth in this immediate area. Several community meetings have been held with residents and resource people, including staff from St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre and St. Michael’s School, with the purpose of engaging parents, youth and seniors from these buildings. Efforts to build community involvement are continuing with new energy. A brief newsletter will shortly go out to all residents to inform them of the initiative and other community happenings.
Canada Day	L. Allen D. Corey	C. Yang	S. Edmonds V. Lambert	July 1st, 2010 marks the sixth anniversary of the Canada Day Celebration Event, it will be held in the Market Lane Park, same location as last year. We are now starting to apply for grants from the Canadian Heritage Foundation, Municipal Parks &Recreation Division and also requesting contributions from banks and corporations to sponsor the annual event. We are please to announce Suzanne Edmonds as Chair.

SLNA Representation on External Associations, Agencies and Community Groups

The Board of Directors may appoint a Delegate(s) to attend other arms length Associations and Community Groups to represent the SLNA and report back to the SLNA membership.

Association, Agency and/or Community Group:	Delegate Representative:	Non-Delegate Representative:	External Associations, Agencies & Community Group Description:
St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood B.I.A.	S. Kavanagh		A BIA is a non-profit entity whose members consist of all businesses and property owners in its area. This group strives for the improvement and betterment of the area by stimulating local business. Every business in the area is automatically a member, and achievement and improvements to the area is attained with their funds. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA's boundaries are currently east of Yonge to George and south of King to Lakeshore and St. James Park.
C.I.P (Community Improvement Plan).	L. Allen		A CIP has been completed for southwest quadrant of SLNA's area. Approved by City Council. Work with City staff to establish the CIP Implementation Group. Identify champions for each project. At present several projects noted in the CIP Study are either happening or being planned and various SLNA Delegates and committees are involved.
Community Police Liaison 51 Division	C. Waiten		The CPLC exist in each Police Division and provide a forum for citizen group/police services dialogue
Community Air		S. Pellman	Community Air is a grass roots organization intent on shutting down the Toronto City Centre Airport. Formed in 2004, with representation from neighbouring community groups. To present a united front, to resolve common problems with noise on the harbour front area.
Heritage Lighting Interpretation	J. Williams		Significant funds for Heritage Lighting can be generated from Section 37 and Section 45 benefits. SLNA is championing this project which involves signage, plaques and lighting.

North Market Initiative	C. Baker M. Little A. Seymour	The North Market Initiative is a semi-autonomous sub-committee of the SLNA. It was established in 1998 to produce a community-based design and plan for replacing the North Farmers Market Building with an architecturally pleasing, community, business suitable structure that would continue to serve as our Farmers Market, while providing increased revenues source for the Market and enhanced economic development opportunities for the area. The initiative has produced both a feasibility study and a design proposal.
Old Town Toronto Network (OTTN)	J. Williams A. Seymour	The group represents stakeholders from across Old Town Toronto. Members of the OTTN meet to exchange information in a Round Robin format, in which representatives from the member groups take 2 to 10 minutes to speak about their current issues and events their organization. Questions may be asked after each presentation. The meeting is a chance to Network and meet individuals within these organizations.
Old Town Toronto Seniors’ Centre	J. Williams J. Campbell	Old Town Toronto Seniors Centre (OTTSC) is a new Seniors Centre to be opened for the benefit of community seniors. The OTTSC will be located on the Esplanade, West of Jarvis, and easily accessible. The OTTSC will work in conjunction with the St. Lawrence Recreation Centre and will run senior programs including recreation, fitness, nutrition, topics of interest and special events.
St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre Advisory Council	M. Walsh D. Maybank D. O’Leary	The St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre is the neighbourhood’s sole public recreation centre. The SLNA was central to getting it built in the first place and has maintained close relations with centre staff and the Advisory Council ever since. For example, our support of the Youth Lounge, the Youth Aquatics Leadership Program etc. The Advisory Council assists the CRC’s Staff with programming decisions, fundraising and general community input into the CRC’s operations.
Neighbourhood Parks	L. Allen	Review updates on parks: Parliament Square, Berczy Park, St. James Park, Crombie Park

West Don Lands	R. Sherrin	G. Milbrandt	The Committee’s focus is the industrial land known as the West Don Lands, the former Ataratiri site. Currently Waterfront Toronto is working on development of the area and it has recently been determined that the Pan-Am Games 2015 Athletes Village will be located there.
Union Station		C. Leddy	Though Union Station is actually outside the SLNA's area, the SLNA sends an observer to the City’s Union Station Revitalization Public Advisory Group, as this is a key transportation link for residents of our neighbourhood. The City has plans to develop Union Station as a transportation hub that will meet the highest international standards. The aim is to restore the historic excellence of the building while transforming its vast interior spaces into a shopping and entertainment destination.
East Bayfront/Parkside	R. Sherrin	C. Miller S. Pellman	Roughly the same size as Canary Wharf and Battery Park City, East Bayfront is the jewel in the waterfront crown. Located right on the water, this 22 hectare (55 acres) site is within walking distance of downtown Toronto, several established neighbourhoods and many entertainment and cultural attractions. East Bayfront is being targeted as a prime site to attract significant new employers to the city. The new district will have 7,000 residential units, jobs for 8,000 people to 1.5 km of continuous water’s edge promenade.
Gardiner Expressway Environmental Assessment	S. Kavanagh	G. Milbrandt