Not About us, Without us
McQuesten minutes for May 12/2014
“Not about us, without us”
785 Britannia Ave.
Mission, Vision, Values,
Mission: To improve the quality of life for those of us living in the McQuesten Neighbourhood.
Vision: We the residents of McQuesten are proud of and engaged in our community. We believe in the assets and strengths of the people who live, work and play in our neighbourhood. Through building strong relationships, we work together to ensure our neighbourhood remains a safe and healthy place where everyone has equal access to supports, employment, food and the opportunities that improve our quality of life.
Five Core Values
· Respect
· Inclusiveness
· Stewardship
· Caring
· Asset based on strengths of this community
Present: Miranda, Casey, Pat, David, Aileen, Rose, Lito, Joy, Donnie, Brent, Duane, Jen, Janice, Duane, Asama, Jessie, Chantelle, Au-Juan, Jason, Angus, Patty, Marlena, Kitmanee, Brie, Sanyo, Amber, Leanne, Cindy, and Ricardo.
Regrets: Rachael, Deb and Monika
Treasurer’s Report April 30/2014
Planning Team……………….……..…………$335.37
Community Garden………….……..…….....$1,723.39
Children’s Garden………….……….….….…..$154.02
Block Party………………...…………………..$576.97
Zine………………………...…………………..$905.00
Earmarked Funds…………..………………$2,026.00
Baseball…………………………….………….$174.41
Baseball Canteen………………..……………$269.86
Total $6,165.02
April 17/2014 Bank Statement …………………….$6,381.97
outstanding cheques : #29 David Derbyshire ….…. $16.95
#31 Pat Reid …………………..…….. $200.00 Total of ………………………………………………$6,165.02
David moves Treasurer’s report be accepted Jessie seconds and all in favor
Rose with Crawl update
6th Annual Crawl May 15th - in need of Volunteers for serving, if raining it will be inside the St. Helen’s Centre gym.
Pat with The Urban Farm update
Launch of the Urban Farm / Hamilton Victory Gardens project at the 6th Annual Crawl this year and - New News about the fresh produce and where it will be going, Free Good Food Boxes will be available to Ontario Works members in the community. -in need of Volunteers as well.
Duane with The Boy’s and Girl’s Club update
Coming to our community soon, Kid’s Program’s in schools and 2 Oriole Crescent’s star unit, working with Artist, Art’s Program’s. Also Duane is leaving for one year but will return.
David with Taste Buds
Starting reno’s in room 17 at St. Helen’s Centre for the new taste buds kitchen, coming soon to cook and prep. Healthy foods then delivered by bicycle to our local community schools.
Pat with the Bistro
Check it out, Monday’s and Thursday’s from 9:00am to 12:00pm
free coffee and tea with cookies and conversation
Brent with public health Nurse info
They will be writing a report to continue with the public health nurse in the community for another 18 months, because a public health nurse is now a valuable asset here in our community and to the neighbour’s.
David with Youth Employment Program
Summer youth employment outreach is looking for students this summer
There will be an opportunity for a McQuesten youth to work here this summer.
The job is posted on the SPRC website
www.sprc.hamilton.on.ca
Jessie with youth grant
Youth grant $485.00 update June 13th Volunteer Opportunities Party from 3:00pm - 6:00pm held by the youth, we are all in favor and the grant is approved.
students would like to barrow our BBQ’s and big cooler
David with 3HN3
This is a joint venture with McMaster School of Nursing.
Students taking the course will work with our community doing research on an Action Item with the support of 2 McQuesten neighbours.
As community we will identify the issue and the 2 neighbours will attend the 12 week course at the Perkins Centre on Wednesday evenings. beginning the first week of September. A mandatory orientation will take place on Wednesday Aug 27th, 6:00 pm @ McMaster University.
An honorarium will be provided for the volunteers.
Please let David know if you are interested
Miranda with Movie Night
The next movie night will be Finding NEMO on May 30th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm free to all and snacks provided.
Pat with the Community Garden
Community garden and urban farm merge? Pat’s looking for your input on this subject, yes or no?
Pat with Caring Committee
We are in need of someone to take over the caring committee and Rose Laws has volunteered to take over this important responsibility.
Amber with Y on wheels
The Y on wheels will be coming once a week to interact with the children in the community; they will play games and sports.
Next meeting will be held on June 9th 2014 from
6:30pm - 8:30pm
