Overview of discussions at the October 16, 2024 VVCA board meeting:

– Constable Tomaz of the Saskatoon City Police Services spoke about how to best create our own personal safety. Thank you for coming to the meeting, speaking and answering questions!
– discussions about inviting a Sociology professor to talk about the effects of surveillance.
– special events committee for VVCA 40th anniversary event discussed plans. Date is Saturday June 14 (so far) and primary goal is to engage kids and have interactive activities for all. Need to confirm details, create budget and then apply for grants.
– VVCA will contact City about application for maintaining community ski trails (Grosvenor Park and President Murray Park). VVCA authorized expenditures.
– Winter newsletter deadline is December 1, off to the printer by December 15.
– City organized rink coordinator event coming up at the end of October for anyone interested.
– fall street sweeping has begun.
– financials look good. Will do some higher-interest GICs for short terms.
– tree planting on 14th Street had some donations made, which will go to water for next year and maybe a sign. Working on a sign for the site to explain purpose and thank people and organizations who helped.
– indoor programs going ahead. Babysitting is now complete with a good turnout. Winter session programs will be booked October 28.
– two indoor soccer teams are off and running, with games running from October 26 to March 9, 2025.
– Fredy has been working on the rink boards.
– City has informed our Albert Community Centre representative that VVCA (and Nutana Community Association) will no longer be part of the management committee of the Centre. This was a surprise. Terms ends at the end of 2024. Any recourse?
– Community Garden has had a good year, despite some homeless visitors and crack pipes. Sheds were broken into a couple weeks ago. Finances are good.
– next meeting is Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7PM, Brunskill School library. All are welcome to attend.