Greetings everyone! My name is Alf White, and I am the President of the Boyle Street Community League. I will be writing articles about the League for Boyle McCauley News.

First, I would like to introduce our Board members: Joelle Reiniger is our Vice-President; Karen Jackson is our Secretary, and our other Board members are Candas Jane Dorsey, Jason Reiniger, Taiwo Fasoranti, and Mark Helle. Our Facilities Director is Christine Poirier. We also have a very sharp group of employees who complement the Board with their experience and charm.

One thing that I find that is neat about the Board and staff is that everyone’s ego has stayed in place. Everyone has really helped each other and have all chipped in to make things and events run better. And, as far as I am concerned, they all have contributed, because they all have great ideas. I wouldn’t have it any other way, because I certainly don’t have all the answers! When I get stumped on issues, on questions, or on concerns, I look to Joelle, Candas, Karen, or any of the Board or staff. I ask them, “What do you think? Should we try this? Should we try that?” I have no problem with giving the other Board members and staff latitude and letting everyone be creative, because that’s the magic and the answer: we all work to make Boyle Street a better place to live, work, and play. We all make things happen! We continue to make Boyle Street what and where it is today.

What do we have? Unity, vision, lack of ego, knowledge, creativity, and passion – that’s Boyle Street! Would you like to be involved as a Board or Committee member? As a volunteer? Call us at (780) 426-9265. Christine will help you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Lastly, I would like to see the rest of Edmonton respond in this manner when when we talk about our neighbourhood: “You live in Boyle Street? COOL!”

Until next time, you all take care!

Alf White is the President of the Boyle Street Community League.