On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, neighbours and board members gathered virtually for the Fairview Community Association’s (FCA) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The evening provided a wonderful opportunity to reflect on a remarkable year of community events, share important neighbourhood updates, and plan for the future of Fairview. The FCA was also pleased to welcome special guests, including Ward 11 Councillor Rob Ward, Calgary-Acadia MLA Diana Batten, and Constable Mike Colbert from the Calgary Police Service.
A Year of Celebration and Success. Acting President Wayne McNeely opened the meeting by highlighting the incredible efforts of local volunteers over the past year. A major highlight was the door-to-door membership drive that reached over 1,200 homes—bringing total enrollment to 194 paid members—and the successful rollout of the Zeffy online platform for easier membership signups. Residents enjoyed a variety of standout activities, including the Spring Fling, the Parade of Garage Sales, the Community Bottle Drive, Bowling with Santa, and the spectacular 65th-anniversary double-feature Movie in the Park! Heartfelt thanks were extended to every volunteer who helped throughout the year — whether that meant organizing events, helping with setup and cleanup, flooding the rink, delivering flyers, serving food, helping at movie night, supporting the 55+ Collective, or simply showing up when help was needed! A special callout to our Rinkmaster Jason Mohler and his team for their dedication to maintaining the outdoor skating rinks at Flavelle Park despite seasonal challenges.
Financial and Neighborhood Updates. The association remains in excellent financial health, closing the fiscal year with a small profit of $1,792 and maintaining stable general and gaming funds. The annual audit completed by the Federation of Calgary Communities concluded with zero irregularities found.
In community safety, Constable Colbert shared that Fairview remains a very safe, low-crime neighborhood. Traffic safety continues to be a primary focus, and residents are strongly encouraged to log traffic and commercial vehicle concerns via 311 to provide actionable data to the city. To help address these issues, community member Shauna Murphy is kick starting a new network to connect community residents interested in traffic safety advocacy. Regarding infrastructure, Councillor Ward shared updates on exploring future community facility options. Meanwhile, the FCA development committee continues to look out for neighborhood interests, having actively reviewed 37 city planning applications this past year!
Board Transitions and Opportunities to Step Up. We extended a heartfelt thank you to Les Sorenson, who is stepping down from the board after several years of exceptional service. Les has been an absolute powerhouse for Fairview, masterfully juggling his role as Treasurer while also managing community emails, communications, and our 55+ programming. The entire community is incredibly grateful for his tireless dedication and massive contributions—thank you, Les!
The FCA is thrilled to welcome its newly elected board and executive team, including Laura Eeckhout stepping up as the new Treasurer and Joy Lusk taking over as Communications Director.
We are also incredibly fortunate to have strong continuity and leadership moving forward, as Wayne McNeely, Garrett Mazurenko, Dave Eisenbart, Ralph Schempp, Nicole McNeely, Stacie Padbury, Jon Mazur, Laura Eeckhout, and Joy Lusk all remain committed to serving as Board Members.
However, key positions—including the role of President—remain vacant, and there is an urgent need for more volunteers to help coordinate events like the 55+ Collective seniors programming. If you want to support this fantastic team, please reach out over the summer to see how you can get involved!
If you want to make a difference in Fairview, you can choose your own level of involvement. The board meets just once a month from September to June, with open roles requiring only a few hours a week or month. We are also looking for general volunteers who can lend a hand at individual events without joining the board.
Please reach out to Wayne.McNeely@FairviewCommunity.ca or any board member over the summer to learn how you can jump in and help—whether on the board or helping out at events—before things kick off again in September.
Fairview continues to be a strong community because of YOU – residents who choose to participate, volunteer, support local events, and look out for one another. Thank you to everyone who helped make this past year possible! We’re looking forward to another year of improving Fairview, building community connections, and hopefully bringing even more residents into the conversation.