Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc.

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1 Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. Memo to: All members From: Tom Clement Date: March 6, 2012 Subject: Co-ops celebrating anniversaries in 2012 CHFT acknowledges co-ops anniversaries every five years. If your co-op is celebrating a 15 th, 20 th, 25 th 35 th, etc anniversary in 2012, please let us know. A plaque would be presented to a representative of your co-op at our Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, May 10, :00 p.m. The AGM will be held at the Metro Central YMCA in the auditorium. Please fill in the blanks below and fax this back to CHFT as soon as possible. The fax number is Co-op Name Anniversary to be celebrated in Other 658 Danforth Avenue, Suite 306, Toronto, Ontario M4J 5B9 Telephone: (416) Fax: (416) info@coophousing.com Web site:

2 Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. The Green Award - Level 1 The Green Award has 2 levels. The level 1 award is a plaque to recognize co-ops that have taken the first steps of becoming an environmentally sustainable co-op. To qualify a co-op will have to be able to check off 7 of the following 10 items. Please write in the year the activity was established. Activities must be complete or must be well on the way to completion (ie. contracts signed, or money down, not just at the planning phase). Have an efficient recycling program used by all members Year established Have a co-op composting program used by all members Year established A ban on chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides Year established Created new green spaces on co-op grounds by planting trees or making new garden beds Year established Replacement of all (or 75% minimum) toilets and faucet heads to certified low flow/water saving models Year established Replacement of all (or 75% minimum) building and communal area lights to certified energy efficient lights Year established Adopted an environmental policy for all co-op members and staff that includes a commitment to recycle and reduce waste and implement buying policies that ban environmentally harmful products and practices Year established Shown a commitment to the further education of all members on how to live sustainably. Examples would be hosting guest speakers from environmental groups and having available handbooks on living green Year established Provided the tools and aides for members to help them live a more environmentally sustainable life. Examples would be CFL bulbs, compost bins, reusable shopping bags Year established Have information about what the co-op is doing to be more environmentally friendly posted on its website Year established 658 Danforth Avenue, Suite 306, Toronto, Ontario M4J 5B9 Telephone: (416) Fax: (416) info@coophousing.com Web site:

3 Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. The Green Award - Level 2 The Green Award has 2 levels. You must have achieved Level 1 to qualify for Level 2. Level 2 recognizes co-ops who have gone beyond the basics. They have completed a special project which proves the community s strong commitment to the green future of their co-op. To qualify a co-op would have to be able to check off 3 out of the following 6 items. Please write in the year action was taken. Actions must be complete or well on the way to completion (ie. contracts signed, or money down, not just at the planning or brainstorming phase). Replacement of all washers and/or dryers with certified energy and/or water efficient appliances Year action taken Conversion of parking spaces to any of the following a car share (e.g.autoshare), bike or garden space Year action taken Updating the building or buildings in ways that would improve the property and be environmentally beneficial. Examples include - replacing all (or 75% minimum) windows with certified energy efficient models, replacing boilers with certified energy and/or water efficient models, modifying heating systems to be less wasteful and adjustable, replacing an old roof with a grey or green one. Year action taken A major garden project such as converting grassed areas into a community garden or community vegetable plots Year action taken Hazardous waste (batteries, paint cans, CFL bulbs, spray cans, etc) collection and recycling and/or Electronics collection and recycling carried out by the co-op or a committee for all co-op members (ie: not just individuals recycling their own electronics/hazardous waste on their own time) Year action started Fundraising strategies that will cover the cost of more green projects Year action taken 658 Danforth Avenue, Suite 306, Toronto, Ontario M4J 5B9 Telephone: (416) Fax: (416) info@coophousing.com Web site:

4 Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. CHFT Member Co-op Signing Officer After filling out this form, please send it to Angela Calderone s attention at CHFT, fax number and address below by Thursday, March 22, Please get your nominations in as soon as possible. The Level 1 and Level 2 plaques will be presented at the CHFT Annual General Members' Meeting in May Danforth Avenue, Suite 306, Toronto, Ontario M4J 5B9 Telephone: (416) Fax: (416) info@coophousing.com Web site:

5 Rainbow Circle Co-op will be hosting an Open House on Saturday March 24 th, 2012 between the hours of 10:00 am & 4:00 pm. Our complex is comprised of 3 & 4 bedroom townhouse units. They range in price from $ to $1, per month depending on size and heating (electric vs gas). Currently, we only have 3 bedroom townhouse units available. Interested applicants should be prepared to fill out an application and have an interview during this time. In addition, we will have a 3 bedroom unit available for viewing. Please note that before applications will be processed, we require the following for all applicants 18 years of age and older: 3 consecutive Pay Stubs Tax Assessment Notice Photo ID Refreshments will be served by Members of the Co-op who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding Co-op living at Rainbow Circle. Please visit and/or call for more details. We are located at 10 Empringham Drive, Unit #147. See you there!

6 Full time Community Co ordinator Location: By de Molen Co operative Homes, Brampton, ON We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual who will assist our Co operative Housing membership with our challenging and innovative community. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience in the non profit sector. Reporting to the Personnel Committee/Board of Directors, duties to include but not limited to preparing and administering budgets, maintain books using New Views including Accts. Receivable, Accts. Payable, Payroll, Government reports, as well as assisting the Board of Directors in the preparation and administration of the Subsidy program and ensure all government requirements are met. You will also be required to work with our Maintenance Committee to ensure that our dayto day maintenance requirements are met. Position is 35 hours per week. We offer a competitive salary plus benefits that will be commensurate with experience. Please forward covering letter and resume to bydemolenjob@hotmail.com no later than March 19, 2012.

7 Community Housing Management Network Co-operative Administrator (TERM POSITION) The Community Housing Management Network (The Network) is recruiting to fill a part-time contract position (28 hours/week) as a Co-operative Administrator in Markham, starting in May 2012 and ending June, Reporting to The Network s Managing Director, the Administrator will be assigned to a co-operative site to provide day-to-day services to the co-operative s members and its board of directors. The successful applicant will: have a general understanding of property management have a general knowledge of co-op housing have a general understanding of financial statements have excellent interpersonal skills have effective oral and written communication skills be able to organize tasks and priorities be able to work independently have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office have a working knowledge of NewViews have experience working with volunteers This is a part-time position (28 hours/week). Some travel and evening work will be required. The Network offers a competitive remuneration package. If interested, please your resumé to Kim Weiman, Managing Director by March 19, 2012 and reference job posting # knesbitt@thenetwork.coop

8 Community Housing Management Network Manager, Client Services The Community Housing Management Network (the Network) is recruiting to fill a full-time position as a Manager, Client Services. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Manager of Client Services will be the local contact person for on-site administrators and the board of directors. The successful applicant will: have a proven track record of property and community housing management have previous supervisory experience have an understanding of the legal framework for co-op and non-profit housing have a solid understanding of financial management and financial reporting have proven NewViews bookkeeping skills have extensive knowledge of the co-operative housing sector have a solid understanding of building components, legal requirements, and asset management have a commitment to excellent client service have general knowledge of both federal, provincial and municipal funding programs have the ability to work from a home office, suitably equipped with the necessary computer and other office equipment have excellent interpersonal skills have experience working with volunteers have effective oral and written communication skills be able to organize tasks and priorities be able to work independently have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office This will be a full-time position. Travel and evening work will be required. The Community Housing Management Network offers a competitive remuneration package. If interested, please your resumé to Kim Weiman, Managing Director by March 19, 2012 and reference job posting # knesbitt@thenetwork.coop