On November 11 & 12, 2025, volunteers from the WHMCA worked at Pure Casino in northeast Calgary to raise funds for the community association.  The cheque arrived from AGLC in February totalling $89,637.25 – a record amount!  I especially want to thank Beth Lawton for organizing this event, which she does every 18 months.  Great thanks also to the 32 members who worked over the course of both days.  Over 256 hours, each volunteer earned $350/hour.  That’s a lot more money than most of us will earn working!

Casino revenues are an extremely important part of the WHMCA budget.  Casino funds are used for small capital projects (for example, for part of the cost to replace two HVAC units on the hall in 2025), small equipment, and if necessary, operations costs.  These funds keep the budget balanced each year.

Incidentally, Beth and Dave Lawton received WHMCA Long Service Award at the Annual General Meeting in May 2025.  Over many years, they have both organized volunteer activities such as the casinos and also assisted with building maintenance.  Is there any member of the WHMCA that you can think of that deserves recognition?  At the Annual General Meeting  we will recognize two community members with the following awards:

  • Long Service Award – for outstanding long-term commitment (greater than 15 years).
  • Michelle Hogaboam Volunteer Award – for exceptional recent impact.

Please send an email to Alex Reed to nominate your favorite volunteer.

The WHMCA Annual General Meeting will be held in the Main Hall (520-27th Avenue NE) on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 pm.  Wine and cheese will be served starting at 6:30 pm.  Friendships & conversation will continue thereafter.

Thanks,

Alex