Thanks for dropping by! Here, you will find
out a little about the Blue Quill Community League (BQCL), and the programs we offer our members. At any time (from any page), if you wish to come
back to this
page, click the Blue Quill logo in the top left corner! Clicking
the
button on a page will bring you to the top of the page.
Our Mission:
"The Blue Quill Community League strives to
provide a sense of community, and to enhance the quality of life in our
neighbourhood by providing facilities for community use; excellent social,
recreational and cultural programs; and focused advocacy efforts."
Upcoming Events!
Scrapbooking and Stamping! Late
Night and All-Day Crops designed with the Scrapbooker and Stamper in
mind are coming to the Blue Quill Hall! Come out for a fun
and relaxing time while scrapbooking and stamping with others.
To find out more about BQCL Scrapbooking sessions, click
here.
Soccer is under way! Get your BQCL Sports Field Maps
document here.
The tennis nets are up! If you are a member, and you don't
have the combination to the courts, call 780-438-3366 or email
bqcladmin@bqcl.org or
sports@bqcl.org with your name
and membership number and GET THE CODE!
Check out our
Event Calendar for a forward-looking view as to what's going
on in your Community League.
Membership Information
Being a Community League has many benefits; Summer sports, swimming, social
activities, reduced rates at City facilities and more.
If you have any questions about the BQCL, send an email to the League Admin!
Don't forget! Free Swimming at Confederation Pool,
Saturdays from 4-7pm! Just bring your BQCL membership card.
As part of our ongoing commitment to reach
out to the various cultural and ethnic groups in our community, we have added
language translation services to our web site. Select the language of your
choice from the translation bar above. The BQCL web site and other sites
it links to will be translated to that language for the duration of your visit.
When done, please close the browser window. We hope this service
will be of use and welcome your feedback.
Information on South Light Rail Transit (SLRT) Project. Click
here
for more information.
First-time Homebuyers (FTHB) Program.
Are you aware that The City is planning to build over 100
"affordable" homes in 2 "surplus" land areas in Blue Quill? Do
you know where they are? Find out more about the FTHB Program,
and what position the Blue Quill Community League is taking.
Click
here
for more information.
Community Information
International Urban Traffic Planning Conference Interested in finding out more about traffic planning? Click
here
for more information.
Interested in Running? Join the Heritage Valley
Roadrunners! The group meets every Sunday morning. Click
here
for more information.
City of Edmonton 2006 Neighbourhood Revitalization Project Click
here to review the City's Neighbourhood Indicators for all
four Blue Quill neighbourhoods. This is some really
interesting demographic data!
City of Edmonton Community Wellness Program The Community League Wellness Program
provides current Community League members with admission incentives to
enjoy the City’s world-class Leisure, Sports and Fitness Facilities.
Click
here for
more details about this member benefit.
Blue Quill's Got it!
Playground
Tennis
Soccer Fields
Hockey
From summer outdoor sports like soccer, softball,
sand volleyball, and tennis, to winter sports like skating and sledding (we've got our
own toboggan hill!), there's lots to keep you busy. There are indoor activities
in our great hall, too! A great park with swings, slides, and
climbing apparatus is available for use by all. You can find lots to do in Blue Quill!
Look around and see!
A Community League is only as good as the members
that participate! Please join us; help make the community in
which you live a better and safer place! If you have children,
join so that they can get involved in local sports! If you are an
empty-nester, join so that you can participate in recreational
activities (and meet new friends!). Over 10,000 people live in Blue
Quill! Whether it is coaching a team, serving on the Executive
Council or volunteering in some way, joining and participating in your community league might
be one of the most personally rewarding choices you make! Send an
email to the BQCL Admin to find out more.
Check Back Regularly!
If is our intent to make this web site your one
stop to find out what is happening in your neighbourhood.
Help keep your League
alive!
Make a difference as a volunteer!
This indicator shows the current state of the Board of Directors at
the BQCL. There are 11 director positions on the board (does
not include the President), and in order to pass
motions (read: get things done), we need to have a quorum of 7
directors. In order to reach peak efficiency, however,
all
director's positions should be filled, and as you can see, we are
not there yet. BQCL Board
Meetings are held each month for 2-3 hours at the BQCL Hall.
We've worked hard this past year to re-evaluate
exactly "what it means to be a Community League" (i.e. what is
relevant to residents and members in Our Community). Over the
course of those exercises, we have created a new Mission Statement
(you see it at the top of this web site), and have held several
supplementary Board sessions to review and discuss changes in our
City and neighbourhoods, and how the BQCL can better serve our
Community.
If you value the
services the Community League provides and want to make it a better
place for our kids and residents, please, PLEASE consider
volunteering for a term on the board. Without a Board of
Directors, the Community League simply cannot operate. A
full listing of director’s positions can be found below.
Click on a vacant position (below)
to find out more about the role.
