Riverbend Community Association

Memberships

Why Should I Join the Community Association?  5 Good Reasons    Another 5 Good Reasons 

How Do I Join the Community Association?    You have several options:

1. Please click here to purchase/renew your membership online. Don't have your membership info available?  Please click here to retrieve your membership information.
   
   WE NEED TO HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS REGISTERED in order for the system to verify you (security protocol) -- so please contact us at info@riverbendcommunity.ca or memberships@riverbendcommunity.ca to ensure that your records are updated!
    

2. Click here to open the membership form.  Print form and return it to the Community Centre with your registration money. 

3. Go directly to the Community Centre during office hours - Gail will take your payment and provide you with membership information.

4. Complete the form you will find in the 'Riverbend Review'.  Mail the form and payment to the Community Centre or drop it in the blue box at the front door after hours. 

5. Sign up with one of our door-to-door canvassers.  Payment will be taken and a receipt given. Membership number/confirmation will be sent out once entered into the system.

6. Memberships are also available at Trico Centre that if presented, will give you a community membership as well!

Memberships Are Valid from September 1st to August 31st and expire yearly.

It is through membership, newsletter ad revenues, fundraising and Community Centre rentals that we can provide services to the community. Active members are the key!  

How membership benefits you, and what the RCA does for the community:

• 20% off Family Membership Discount with our Key Partner Trico Centre.
• Original Joe's Restaurant (Quarry Park) - 10% off your bill - some conditions apply.
• Athletic Innovations - 25% off any 6 month, 1 year or 2 year contract.
• Sky High Bouncers - save $20 on all rentals.  Click here for information.
• Many other discounts with community business partners.
• Brings the members up-to-date information and becomes a voice for the community on important planning and development issues with the City of Calgary.
• Meets with Alderman and MLA to bring community issues to light.
• Distributes a monthly community newsletter.
• Develops and maintains website with community & event information.
• Helps create a more active involved community presence in the community!
• Entitles you to a vote at the Annual General Meeting.
• Qualifies you to join the Board of Directors and make a difference in how the community association is managed.

FAQ: What is a Community Association and the difference between a resident's/homeowner's associations?

A community association is an organization formed by the residents of an area:

• to manage and direct its social and recreational activities
• to act as an intervener in civic matters (planning and development)
• to plan, develop and maintain community facilities and amenities
• membership is voluntary

A resident's/homeowner's association is a compulsory organization created by a land developer:

• to manage and maintain the "marketing" amenities (entrance signage, ornamental parks and ponds, boulevard landscaping and building) of a development that the City will not accept responsibility to maintain
• to manage and maintain amenities such as lakes and golf courses
• membership is compulsory and the requirement to pay an annual fee is collected by the association through a caveat on title