AGM and Hot Dogs: May 24, 2025 at 12 pm

On Saturday, May 28, please join us at noon at the Highlands Hall (6112–113 Avenue) for a free hot dog and stick around for the annual general meeting to hear what the league has been up to.

Hot dogs start happening at 12 pm, and the meeting will follow at 1 pm.

Board Roles

A number of board positions will be up for election this year. Reach out to [email protected] if you’d like to know more! The roles up for election are: 

Civics Director – 1 year term
You’re a diplomat and a community ambassador. You bring together government/city representatives and Highlands residents as a collective group for presentations, discussion, and Q&A opportunities around city initiatives’. This role has a focus on housing, businesses, and infrastructure and especially neighbourhood renewal. You also keep an eye on what’s happening at the Exhibition Lands.
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per month
Skills: Communications, networking, diplomacy, facilitation.

Facilities Director – 2 year term
You’re responsible for maintaining the Community League hall and grounds. This consists of purchasing supplies, coordinating maintenance of league equipment, oversight of any contracts for cleaning etc. and keeping the building and grounds in good order. This includes ice maintenance and teaching people how to operate the snow machines in winter and lawn maintenance in summer.
Time Commitment: 15-30 hours per month
Skills: Basic knowledge of tools, small engine repair, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.

Memberships Director – 2 year term
Are you a community cheerleader, eager to get others involved in making Highlands great? You organize a door-to-door membership campaign and work with local businesses to sell community league memberships. You engage with neighbours at local and community events on behalf of the board to promote membership and maintain a database of members.
Time Commitment: 6-10 hours per month
Skills: Organization, Google programs (including Docs, Slides and Sheets) and digital savvy, networking/social skills.

Vice President – 2 year term
When other kids were pretending to be Batman, was Robin more your speed? Do you think that the side-kicks are the true superheroes? This is your time. The vice president supports the president and steps up when they are unable to serve their role. You attend meetings in the president’s stead, sign cheques, and perform duties as required. You work behind the scenes with individuals on the board to get stuff done.
Time Commitment: ~8 hours per month
Skills: Organization, public speaking, public relations, board governance and administration.

Programs Director – 2 year term
The programs director is responsible for supporting and promoting programs in Highlands. They review and prepare policy and procedures related to League programs, including Hockey, Garden, Bridge, Knitting Circle, Greenshack, Swimming, At Home in Highlands and other future programs. They liaise with the Soccer Director and ensure all programs of the League have the necessary support to function.
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a month
Skills: Organization, people skills. Assets: Tech/digital savviness, process improvement.

Please note: Only Highlands Community League members can vote. Don’t have a membership? You can sign up for one at the meeting or at MADE in Highlands!

If you or your neighbour would make a great candidate (or want to volunteer other ways), come on out!