Seminar Series

Please Note: Series recap - A number of Seminars have been completed and for your benefit a summary

of each is available on the Archive Pages - click on the following;
January to June 2009

Seminar Series for 2011 - 2012

The Seminar Series is a group of information sessions arranged for by the Home Owners Association for Association Members. New residents may sign up as members at the Seminar where membership information is available. Various topics are being presented, all of which are important to residents of Sandycove Acres and to Seniors. Plan now to attend.

For more information contact a Seminars Committee member - please go to the About Us page for who to contact or e-mail the web site at info@scahomeowners.com

2011-12 SEMINARS

PHONEBUSTERS Seminar – watch for more Seminars in the New Year with a special presentation on February 20th by The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or Phonebusters. Learn all about telephone and computer SCAMs. If you have ideas and suggestions for future Seminars please call Melle Van Strien or e-mail us at info@scahomeowners.com Thank you for your continuing support. This session is OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS

FUNERAL PLANNING SEMINAR was held Monday November 21st at 1:00pm at the SPOKE - What your Executor needs to know was presented by representatives from Steckley-Gooderham funeral home, one of the largest and most respected in Simcoe County. This was a very informal and light presentation to understand death benefits that an executor may be eligible for. There were also a number of handouts and useful checklists available. The session was OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS

CRIMESTOPPERS Seminar – Monday October 17^th at 1:00pm at the SPOKE – This special Crimestoppers Seminar helped us understand how you can participate in keeping our community safe and secure. An OPP police officer answered questions by outlining the history, how did it start, what is Crimestoppers, what happens when you call? Does it work and generally answer your questions. If you have ideas and suggestions as to the types of Seminars you would be interested in please contact us at info@scahomeowners.com The session was OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS

watch hear for the next planned seminars

SEMINARS HELD in 2010-11

DEBORAH WALL-ARMSTRONG - LEGAL ADVISOR - MAY 16th

The return of Deborah Wall-Armstrong was again a terrific success. Nearly 40 people attended a very informative session where Deborah answered numerous legal questions relating to Wills, Power of Attorney, beneficiaries, estates, etc. This was a Members Only event where a number of new members signed up.

hydro TIME OF USE seminar - APRIL 18th

This session was attended by over 75 residents and thank you for attending a most informative session on the new TOU (Time Of Use) billing being introduced to Innisfil June 1, 2011. This is eventually province-wide with nearly 1 million homes already on TOU billing. For more information watch this site as we update info from the seminar or go to INNISFIL HYDRO by clicking here..

group insurance Seminar - MARCH 21st

The Seminar outlined and discussed the Group Insurance Plan which is available to members. A number of residents have already signed up with this insurance plan and have found the prices and coverage to be very competitive and perhaps even provide you with a less costly plan. If you’re not sure, you can get a no obligation quote. This plan covers Home and Automobile insurance. This is a Members Only event.

If you would like to get a quote contact the Plan Agent CHRIS WHITE at (705) 719-4199 or by e-mail cwhite@kandbinsurance.com

Vote by mail Seminar - August 16th, 2010

The first session of this year addressed a very important subject, specifically the MAIL IN VOTE that will be used in October for the Municipal Elections to be held October 25th.

ALL balloting in Innisfil for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Ward Councillors will be conducted through the MAIL IN VOTE. Sandycove residents are in WARD 6.

Amanda Flynn and Kim Creamer from the Town Of Innisfil made a very informative presentation to about 32 very interested residents of Sandycove. A number of questions were asked and answered and everyone was comfortable with the MAIL IN VOTE. This session will be repeated September 20th for those that missed this session.

What to watch for - basically Voter Kits will be sent out to all registered voters by early October. If you do not get one by then contact the Town of Innisfil and with proper identification they will register you so you can vote.

For more information go to the Town of Innisfil web site to see who is running, what the ward boundaries are and any other question you may have. Just click here for a direct connect to the Municipal Voting Site.

Also, please view the PowerPoint presentation made by clicking here

vote by mail seminar - september 20th, 2010

MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION This was a repeat of the August Seminar with the vote fast approaching on October 25^th. The vote in Innisfil is essentially a mail-in vote and there has been some confusion in the past. These sessions will help you understand the vote and ensure your vote counts. OPEN to all residents.

hydro conservation seminar - october 14th, 2010

Innisfil Hydro presented a very informative sessions discussing the new Time Of Use (TOU) process that come into action in May 2011. A number of useful hints were provided to the 50 participants regarding winter conditions for heating and general hydro use. Some great prizes were awarded to a number of lucky participants. Great presentation and it will be repeated.

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