Safety and connection in Eastwood
League kicks off outreach and engagement initiative
On May 30, Eastwood Community League held a public safety meeting and annual general meeting (AGM). For the second year, they struggled to reach the minimum 12 members required for their AGM. The business was postponed and Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch, Councillor Ashley Salvador, MLA Janis Irwin, and Edmonton Police shared information and answered questions about community safety.
Then Lenn Wheatley stepped to the front and introduced himself as the new engagement coordinator for Eastwood. He shared a video and ideas from a previous engagement project he worked on in Alberta Avenue. Attendees showed signs of excitement and interest in the possibilities he was sharing.
Wheatley, who was the president of Eastwood from 2017-2019, will work part-time leading an outreach and engagement project aimed at revitalizing the community league. The main goal of the initiative is growth.
“It takes a community of people to raise a community,” says Wheatley. “If you want to have a community as a place that is safe, supportive, and vibrant, connecting as neighbours is the first step towards making that vision possible.”
The league is also seeking five outgoing youth (under 30 years) to work with Wheatley on an outreach and engagement team for the summer. The team will assist neighbours in conducting a variety of block socials and community events. The project is funded by City of Edmonton and Canada Summer Jobs grants.
After the presentations enough members were present to conduct the business meeting and board elections. Two new people volunteered to be directors with the three returning board members.
Growth has started already!
Are you under 30 and interested in joining the summer team? Email: engage@eastwoodhub.org
EASTWOOD COMMUNITY LEAGUE
11803 86 St
780.477.2354
eastwoodcommunity.org
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