Education Committee Newsletter Submission for December 2021

Submitted by Chris Taylor on behalf of Education Committee

The Education Committee held two successful Prospective Member’s Orientations on ZOOM on

November 3/21 at 7:00 pm and on November 6/21 at noon. In total, we had about 18 prospective

members attend. Thanks to Lisa Rouleaux and Susan Russell from Member Selection; Heidi Mithaug-

Cook from Buildings; Bob Bott from Planning and Development and Jane Roberts from Finance for their

presentations and Q and A sessions. In addition. thank you to the Social Committee, Grounds Committee

and Communications Committee for submitting a short description of their roles. The meetings went

well and even included a short YouTube video on The Food Forest Pilot.

In future, the Education Committee will try to hold one “in person” session and one ZOOM session for the convenience of prospective members and committee members.

Hot Weather Cooling Tip

Submitted by Belle Auld

Here is a cooling tip from Bob Bott:

Turn the furnace fan on for 20 minutes several times a day. You can find the switch for the furnace fan either on the furnace itself or on your thermostat. Thanks Bob!

Webinar Series: Board Governance for Not-or-Profit Organizations

Submitted by Brenda Willman

I offer this piece of information to the coop, noting that the full link is available at https://www.lesaonline.org/product/webinar-on-demand-board-governance-for-not-for-profit-organizations-4-day-series/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DMMar22_WOD

I believe one may need to be with a legal firm to access LESA material, but if so, that's something we could ask 'our lawyer' to set up for our Board (which they should be able to do for a minimal fee, if any at all). Perhaps the Day 1 and 3 webinars might prove most useful to an actual person serving on a Board (as opposed to being useful only to counsel serving a Not-for-Profit Organization).

Please consider this in the thoughtful and knowledgeable way in which it was intended. I have worked in the legal profession for 25+ years and know there are resources out there that lay people can understand without the benefit of a Law Degree. I shouldn't have to say so, but this is not a finger-pointing exercise. Many people took to these pages to opine on how/why we should move forward. I am suggesting that our Board could get a start on managing their own dysfunction, and that can dovetail into managing dysfunction within the coop at large. We have to start somewhere...

Christmas Recycling Tips

Submitted by Belle Auld on behalf of the Education Committee

Bubble wrap – goes in with your stretchy plastic bags.  Bag them all together and tie the bag closed.  They go into the blue cart.

Cards, envelopes, paper gift bags, sticky notes – blue cart.  Except for the plastic windows (please remove them) put envelopes in the black garbage cart. Please also remove ribbons, string handles, shoe strings and metal rivets from any of the above items and put in your black cart.

Foam and Styrofoam packaging – black cart.

Ribbons and bows - black cart.Wrapping paper and tissue – blue cart unless it is foil/metallic.  Foil goes in the black cart.  Remove all ribbons, string and as much tape as possible from the paper first.

For a full list, go to https://www.calgary.ca/uep/wrs/what-goes-where/holiday-birthday.html

Auld Lang Syne

Submitted by Belle Auld

Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne is a very old song – no-one knows who wrote it, but the Scottish poet Robbie Burns is said to be the first person who wrote it down and publicized it in 1788.

 From Scotland.org:

“The phrase 'auld lang syne' roughly translates as 'for old times' sake’. It has long been a much-loved Scottish tradition to sing the song just before midnight [New Year’s Eve]. Everyone stands in a circle holding hands, then at the beginning of the final verse ('And there's a hand my trusty friend') they cross their arms across their bodies so that their left hand is holding the hand of the person on their right, and their right hand holds that of the person on their left. When the song ends, everyone rushes to the middle, still holding hands.”

There are 10 verses plus the chorus in Auld Lang Syne – I don’t think anyone in Canada knows all verses.  Here are a couple verses plus the chorus: 

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my jo,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne,

And for long, long ago, my dear
For long, long ago,
We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
For long, long ago
And surely you’ll buy your pint-jug!
And surely I'll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
For long, long ago.

And there's a hand, my trusty friend!
And give us a hand of yours!
And we'll take a deep draught of good-will
For long, long ago.

Social Justice Film & Book Club

Submitted by Rachel Rose on behalf of Social Committee

May Recycling Tip

Submitted by Peter Clyne on behalf of the Education Committee

As we emerge from winter and begin cleaning our yards, this is a reminder that pretty much all of that yard waste goes into the green bin! That includes:

    Leaves, cones, needles and berries

    Plants, tree fruits and flowers

    Branches, twigs and hedge prunings

    Grass clippings, sod and weeds

    Garden soil and untreated mulch

    Hay, straw and coconut planter liners

If you are wondering about disposable gloves and face masks, they all go into the dumpster as garbage!

This includes:

-          All types of mask

-          Rubber gloves

-          Latex gloves

-          Plastic gloves

-          Nitrile gloves

-          Dishwashing gloves

The city’s landfills are still open, but are not accepting cash payments. Additionally, the City of Calgary's Green Cart compost giveaway for 2020 has been indefinitely postponed.

-The Education Committee

Recycling/composting tip - paper hamburger wrappers

Submitted by Belle Auld

Dirty burger wrappers (sauce-covered or lots of food chunks) go in our green cart for composting.

Clean burger wrappers (some grease is ok) go in our blue cart for recycling.

Check out “what goes where Calgary” for an alphabetic listing

Co-operative Youth Leadership Program

Submitted by Herta Fidler

Co-operative Youth Leadership Program (http://acca.coop/youth/)

Taking place June 29 - July 23, 2019 in Nordegg, AB at the Goldeye Centre, ACCA’s Co-operative Youth Leadership Program has been instilling co-operative values in Albertan youth since 1957.

The 7 day program provides an opportunity for youth aged 11 to 18 to develop their leadership and teamwork skills; gain a sense of independence and confidence in their abilities and create lasting friendships that positively impact their future and place in the world.

PROGRAM WEEKS:

Pre-Teen (June 29 - July 5 2019)
"Youth who are 11-12 years old by June 28 2019"
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Teen (July 5 - 11 & July 17 - 23 2019)
"Youth who are 13-14 years old by June 28 2019"
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Youth (July 11 - 17 2019)
"Youth who are 15-16 years old by June 28 2019"
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Grad (June 29 - July 5 2019)
"Youth who are 17-18 years old and have completed one of the above levels of the program or an equivalent leadership program."

Alberta Co-op News

Submitted by Jacky Durrie

I thought the first article regarding the upcoming provincial election might be of some interest to our members.

Jacky Durrie

SACHA Fall Education Event

Submitted by Andrea Bergen

Solar Canada Conference 2018

Submitted by Andrea Bergen

Solar Canada Conference June 20-21, 2018 | BMO Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Treaty 7 Territory

Learn about the conference and register to attend. There are 5 spots for Sunnyhill members to attend the Expo only portion of the conference! 

There are 2 dates to choose from:

• Entrance to the Expo and Happy Hour June 20th (only if June 20th or both days are selected)      - OR –
• Entrance to the Expo and Farewell Dessert Reception June 21st (only if June 21st or both days are selected)