Municipal elections are fast approaching this October and Council has asked me to encourage Kitscoty residents to consider putting their name forward for Kitscoty Village Council. Municipal elections are democracy at the level closest to people. Municipal governance is residents building their community, their neighbourhood and their lives.
Governance is a difficult topic to define because it has many grey boundaries. If you look up the definition you will find a wide variety of descriptions all which cover the business part in different ways (adhering to regulations, Acts, bylaws, etc) but the common overarching theme is always leadership. Through elections, residents choose Council members they want for their leaders and look to them for leadership. Good Leaders make a difference.
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Leaders have expertise and experience in many varied areas ranging from just graduated high school to just finished a masters degree; from just married to 7th grandchild just born; from business owner to home maker; from single to married; from 18 years old to 85 years young, you name it!
Leaders are everywhere and a good Council has leaders from different backgrounds and experience. Varied leaders enables Council to look at decisions from all angles before making a final decision – how will this decision affect pre-schoolers; how will this decision affect Seniors; how will this decision affect business owners; how will this decision affect young families – and so on. Kitscoty needs leaders from all walks of life – that means you.
Governance Best Practices - some of the important skills you will need as a Councillor:
*A Willingness to Lead -- Listen, Learn, Decide
*Integrity; Focus on the Issues and Results – don’t get down in the mud
*Seeing the Big Picture and Staying on Track
*Staying Close to and Engaging the People Being Served – Community of Kitscoty
*Respect for Role Differences
*Understanding the Partnership w/ Administration
*Understanding the Value of Priorities
*Commitment to Openness and Transparency
*Respect for Limitations of Power – Council’s power comes only from motions it passes; Individual Councillors do not have individual power
*Clarity of Accountability; Willingness to Share Responsibility
*Commitment to Sharing Ideas and Authority
Kitscoty needs you! – think about it;
Consider running for Kitscoty Village Council.
Lois Byers
ACE Coach
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
June Events
Kitscoty meeting and event reminders:
May 31 - ACE meeting at the Senior Centre at 7:00 pm
June 1 - Safe & Caring meeting at the high school at 7:00 pm
June 1 - Hall board meeting at the Hall at 8:00 pm
June 2 - Drama – “Fear Factory” at the Hall 7:00 pm
(June 3) - Band Concert – CANCELLED
June 5 – 4H Appreciation Day
June 5-6 – Minor Ball Tournament
June 6 – Sunday school wind-up at the Church
June 9 – Seniors Day event at the Sr. Centre at 1:00 pm
June 14 – Centennial Celebration discussion at the Sr. Centre at 7:00 pm
June 19 - Surf & Turf at the Hall
June 20 - Father’s Day
May 31 - ACE meeting at the Senior Centre at 7:00 pm
June 1 - Safe & Caring meeting at the high school at 7:00 pm
June 1 - Hall board meeting at the Hall at 8:00 pm
June 2 - Drama – “Fear Factory” at the Hall 7:00 pm
(June 3) - Band Concert – CANCELLED
June 5 – 4H Appreciation Day
June 5-6 – Minor Ball Tournament
June 6 – Sunday school wind-up at the Church
June 9 – Seniors Day event at the Sr. Centre at 1:00 pm
June 14 – Centennial Celebration discussion at the Sr. Centre at 7:00 pm
June 19 - Surf & Turf at the Hall
June 20 - Father’s Day
Thursday, April 15, 2010
April Events
April.16-17- "Evil Doings at Queen Toot's Tomb- Kitscoty Hall @ 6:30pm
April.19- Vaccination Clinic at Kitscoty- By appointment only you can call (780)846-2824
April.20- Kitscoty Minor Hockey Spring Registration in the Arena Lobby @ 5:00 - 9:00pm
April.21- Rugrats Play School registration @ 7.00pm
April.22- Earth Day
April.24- Kitscoty Golf course is putting together a " Working Bee " for spring clean-up @ 10:00am
April.25- Minor Ball AGM 1:00 @ Arena
April.27- General Meeting in the Arena Lobby @ 7:00
April.29- Kitscoty School is putting on a MAD ( music, arts and dance ) Showcase in their school. The public is welcome to join us for this evening!
April.19- Vaccination Clinic at Kitscoty- By appointment only you can call (780)846-2824
April.20- Kitscoty Minor Hockey Spring Registration in the Arena Lobby @ 5:00 - 9:00pm
April.21- Rugrats Play School registration @ 7.00pm
April.22- Earth Day
April.24- Kitscoty Golf course is putting together a " Working Bee " for spring clean-up @ 10:00am
April.25- Minor Ball AGM 1:00 @ Arena
April.27- General Meeting in the Arena Lobby @ 7:00
April.29- Kitscoty School is putting on a MAD ( music, arts and dance ) Showcase in their school. The public is welcome to join us for this evening!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Strawberry shortcake fundraiser Day!!
Madd Lloydminster is holding a strawberry shortcake fundraiser on March the 17th. Madd will be deliverying individual packaged shortcakes to your office on Wednesday morning! They are $4.00 each. Please call to order 780-846-2995. Please let Madd know how many you want, your address, and the contact person. They are yummy and will make for a perfect morning treat!!
March is nutrition month
Check out these websites or tips and menu ideas and eat healthy!
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
www.healthyalberta.com
www.dieticians.ca
www.capitalhealth.ca
www.kraft.com
www.food.ca
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
www.healthyalberta.com
www.dieticians.ca
www.capitalhealth.ca
www.kraft.com
www.food.ca
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