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ALDERSHOT COMMUNITY COUNCIL Aldershot - Ontario Statement of Revenue & Expenditures 1 April 1951 to 31 Jan. 1952 RECEIPTS Memberships Donation, Home & School, Maplehurst Advertising EXPENDITURES GENERAL Aldershot News 133.40 Printing & stationery 62.93 Postage 76.80 Rent, Meeting Fairfield School 5.00 Editor, for paper 40.00 Bank Charges 2.37 SPORTS Equipment 27.95 Swimming 40.00 Prizes 34.94 ENTERTAINMENT Halloween Party Xmas Baskets Balance as per bank statements, 31 January 1952 Certified & found correct, Wm. [William] Corp, C.P.A. Clipping of Article with photo: FIRST MEMBER - The Aldershot Community Council became an official organization within the growing Aldershot community last night when, at a meeting attended by representatives of various groups and activities in the district, officers were elected. Gordon Richardson, left, chairman of the membership committee, is pictured presenting the first membership card to Reeve W. A. Bates, officially opening the membership campaign. Aldershot, April 24 - A representative group of over 100 residents elected Robert Pinhay president of the Aldershot Community Council at the first meeting of that organization held last night at Fairfield School. The slate of officers presented by Rev. E. A. Chester, vice-chairman of the nominating committee, was accepted with the addition of two nominations from the floor. Executive members for the ensuing year are as follows: Dr. W. J. Deadman. honorary president; Robert Pinhay, president; George Westbrook, W. A. Whelan, Mrs. E. Klodt, vice-presidents; Don Grierson, secretary; Tom Price, treasurer; Mrs. Harry Stevenson, Mrs. Norman Robertson, Mrs. Jack Emery, R. Granby, George Marsh, Gordon Richardson, R. A. Hoey, Neil Poole, J. W. Fitzpatpick, Robert Horn and Morley Klodt, executive. In his opening remarks the chairman of the meeting, Councillor W. C. Tyrell, expressed approval of the formation of a Community Council, which he termed an important step aimed at making Aldershot a better community for all concerned. Canadian Heritage Mr. Pinhay introduced the speaker, A. G. Ley, recreational director for Hamilton, and extended thanks for the assistance given by Mr. Ley's office to the group here. Mr. Ley elaborated on the reasons for forming a community council, laying great stress on the importance of protecting Canada's heritage by producing people who know how to make democracy work. "Canadians are the most fortunate people on earth," he said. "We have a heritage no one can buy." A community council could supply an esprit de corps in Aldershot, Mr. Ley explained, pointing out that where a community was rather spread out and growing rapidly, some vehicle must be set up which would harness the existing spirit so that it would grow with the community. Recreation activities have become necessary now that we are getting down to a 40-hour week and the council's job would be to provide the opportunity for every one to enjoy himself without detriment to any one else, he said. Mr. Ley spoke with pride of the fact that Hamilton was the only city in Canada which had placed all of its recreational activities in the hands of community councils. He warned against allowing the council to degenerate into a grievance committee. A strong recreational program should be the major purpose, he said, with any problems on side issues being taken up from time to time as the need arose. Adopt Constitution Don Grierson presented a proposed constitution of the council. Robert Horn moved an amendment to the aims of the organization, which was carried. The aims are as follows: "That this organization shall organize recreational efforts, encourage the best use of present recreational facilities and encourage further program developments and enlarged facilities, wherever the need is indicated and under the most favourable auspices, and promote the general good and welfare of the community." Following the election of officers, Mr. Pinhay officially opened the membership campaign and Gordon Richardson presented the first member's card to the guest of honour, Reeve W. A. Bates. Canvassers would call at every home in Aldershot, Mr. Pinhay announced, membership fees being $1 for families and 50 cents for individuals.