Have you considered becoming more involved in your community, but weren’t sure what was involved?
Well, it just so happens that several positions are coming up for election at the Griesbach Community Board of Directors. Elections will be help at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 15, 7 pm at MGG School. Here’s a quick breakdown of the positions. See any that seem up your alley? Then email our President, Brad Tilley by March 13, and throw your name in the hat.
It’s not a huge time commitment. For the most part, we meet once a month. Each position will differ in terms of additional requirements: depending what you want to achieve. For full descriptions of each position and board responsibilities, click here.
VICE PRESIDENT
This important position works closely with the President on many aspects within our Community and will require meetings with the Executive, City, Developers, and other stakeholders. This requires a well organized team player who can get involved as required in numerous areas.
What’s involved over next 2 years:
- To continue with planning Griesbach’s shorter and longer term vision and priorities based on results from the 2017 Community survey.
- To meet with Canada Lands, Developers and the City when required.
- To assist the President with any key priority matters as assigned.
- To work with the President to organize and plan for all future casinos.
- To oversee and manage all aspects of Griesbach’s AGM’s.
- Apply for EFCL’s “Community Vision Pilot Program” and manage any results.
TREASURER
You manage our money and account, and make sure everything balances. You are very organized and ideally have a bookkeeping or accounting background. You will work closely with all directors to assist them with budgeting
What’s involved over next 2 years:
- To continue to be an integral part of the operation and financial management of Griesbach Community League.
- Submitting all required paperwork for grants we have already received and any future needs.
SOCIAL DIRECTOR
This is a totally fun position for a master planner who enjoys putting on unforgettable events. You will be responsible for events for kids and adults alike.
What’s involved over next 2 years:
- Take the lead on executing our existing events: the Spring Fling and the Shake at the Lake/ Art in the Park
- Explore new ways we can get community members together. Perhaps Golf, Toboggan, Christmas or Halloween themed night? Or you might have some amazing idea of your own!
- Leading the social committee.
- Interacting with neighbors to increase community spirit.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
This is a key position for our Community and requires a person who is well organized with good social media, writing and overall strong communication skills. You will also be required to write media releases and liase with media on behalf of the Community when required.
* NOTE: This position can be expanded to include one or more other volunteer members as needed under the Directors Supervision. Our previous director will be available to provide support and guidance.
What’s involved over next 2 years:
To continue to provide regular information to Griesbach Community League Members and the Media when required through the channels already established including creating newsletters, website updates, Facebook Posts, twitter etc. Experience in communications or social media would be an asset.
CIVICS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
This is a great position for a person who wants to be involved in the current and future development of Griesbach.
What’s involved over next 2 years:
Continue to be a part of the design and growth of Griesbach by representing our Community’s interests through regular meetings with Griesbach’s Developer Canada Lands, Commercial and Residential Developers, and the City of Edmonton.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
This important position would appeal to a person with a limited amount of time available and is well organized to maintain our Membership Records.
What’s involved over next 2 years:
- To continue to grow and maintain our membership of Community Residents.
- To be available to attend a few key events to sell memberships with the assistance of other volunteers.
- To maintain accurate membership records and provide regular reporting at board meetings.
- Send a quarterly report of new member contact e-mails to Communications.
STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES DIRECTOR
This is a great position for a person who wants to manage an integral part of the future Playground’s design and our current infrastructure. You can form committees to help you achieve your objectives.
What’s involved over next 2 years:
- See through the completion of the New Playground at MGG School with the Playground Committee, assisting current members.
- Be a part of the proposed refurbishment plans for the original playground at MGG School along with the current group already in progress.
- Explore the possibility of installing smaller “Pop Up Playgrounds” throughout Griesbach.
- Explore the opportunity to build a larger playground in partnership with the Catholic School Board at the future new K-6 school.
- Explore the options and feasibility of other infrastructure within the community such as Community Signage, Skating Rink, etc.
- Liase with Canada Lands for the design and implementation of a future monuments including one in the newest traffic circle on Griesbach Road.
- Manage maintenance agreements for any existing monuments.
VOLUNTEERS DIRECTOR
This is a great position for someone who is well organized and has a limited amount of time! Without the support of volunteers, our events, activities and fundraisers would be impossible. You play an important role in managing our volunteers and reminding them of their upcoming commitments.
What’s involved over next 2 years:
This position is an important piece of Griesbach Community. Volunteers are placed on specific lists at sports Registrations twice a year and then the Volunteers Director manages these lists as required for various commitments.
PARKS AND GARDENS DIRECTOR
You work to ensure Griesbach remains gorgeous. This involves working the Canada Lands and the City of Edmonton to address concerns or share ideas around parkland in our community, as well as public areas such as boulevards and traffic circles. You also liaise with the Griesbach Community Gardens group, which we assist in a supporting role.
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
GCL is in the process of determining what our next big capital project may be. The fundraising director is involved in initiating fundraising campaigns to support these efforts. There is an opportunity to expand this position to manage sponsorships and advertising, in partnership with Griesbach Village merchants.
Questions? Email Brad Tilley for more information.
Marvin Newmann from Canada Lands provided an update – including an anouncement that Central Park is now the official name of the hill and parkland in the middle of our community. Kyle Braithwaite represented Brentwood Developments (the developer behind the commercial area). He explained they negotiating with several new tenants and discussed efforts to work with the City and GCL to add new perimeter signage.