On May 25 we held our Annual General Meeting at the Plant Recreation Centre, which brought together approximately 40 members and ten guests to celebrate our 40 years as an association and reflect on how our neighbourhood has changed since the DCA was first formed by a group of neighbours in 1984. 

Catherine Boucher, current president, kicked off the meeting with a warm welcome and a review of the agenda. We then jumped into a 40th anniversary panel featuring past DCA presidents Carol Paschal, Archie Campbell, David Seaborn, Peter Childs, Martha Musgrove (via a letter) and Michael Powell shared their favourite memories of the association’s history, achievements, and challenges.

In the President’s report, Catherine Boucher highlighted the past year’s accomplishments, from successful community events like the Halloween party at Plouffe Park and Mother’s Day tree distribution, to the significant victory of the campaign to save Plouffe Park. 

Members of the board of directors sit for alternating two year terms. This year the seven board members whose terms had expired were acclaimed for another term. Member of the board are: Charles Akben-Marchand, Debbie Barton, Catherine Boucher, Archie Campbell, Ida Henderson, Imran Kaderdina, Ed McKenna, Jenna Moore, Zsophia Orosz, Lory Picheca, Michael Powell, Sally Rutherford, David Seaborn, Ryan Turley and Amy Wong.

After the business of the AGM attendees enjoyed a celebratory cake baked by a neighbour and a second panel discussion featuring local councillors Ariel Troster, Laine Johnson, and Jeff Leiper. The councillors shared insights on the role of community associations amid changing provincial legislation, followed by a lively Q&A session.

The meeting concluded at 5:30 PM, marking another successful year for the Dalhousie Community Association.

Interested in getting involved? Email president@ottawadalhousie.ca