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SUMMARY:🌳Samadhan Club Seniors Picnic 🧺
DESCRIPTION:Friendship\, light games\, delicious food\, and outdoor fun for senior community members.\n  \nOrganized for the Samadhan Club\, this annual picnic offers our senior members and elders a dedicated space to connect\, relax\, and enjoy an unforgettable day outdoors in a scenic park environment. \nA dedicated day for our elders The Samadhan Club Seniors Picnic is designed to foster meaningful friendships\, encourage social connection\, and celebrate the valued senior members of the Calgary Marathi Association. Attendees can look forward to light outdoor games\, shared meals\, informal discussions\, and a warm\, welcoming community atmosphere. \n  \nFriendship & Connection Reconnect with long-time friends and welcome new senior members to the Calgary Marathi community. Fun & Light Games Enjoy accessible outdoor activities\, casual games\, and light entertainment tailored for all comfort levels. Food & Refreshments Share delicious meals and tea outdoors while taking in the beautiful natural surroundings. \n  \nEvent details & location \n\nDate: Saturday\, September 5\nTime: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLocation: North Glenmore Park — Kingfisher (A) Picnic Site\nHighlights: Friendship | Games | Food | Fun\n\n  \nRegistration notice:\nPlease check your registered email address for official registration details and to complete the mandatory waiver form prior to attending. \nJoin us for a day of relaxation and joy Celebrate our elders and support the vibrant community spirit of the Samadhan Club.
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SUMMARY:🚴‍♂️ Paalavi Club Youth Bike Ride 🚴‍♂️
DESCRIPTION:Paalavi Club Youth Bike Ride Adventure\, fitness\, friendship\, and outdoor fun for young community members.\nOrganized by the Paalavi Youth Club\, this exciting outdoor event invites youth to ride along Calgary’s North Glenmore Park\, stay active\, and build strong connections with peers in a safe\, energetic environment. \n  \nRiding together for fitness and friendship The Paalavi Club Youth Bike Ride offers young members a fantastic opportunity to explore the outdoors\, promote wellness\, and bond with friends. Designed for riders of all skill levels\, the event emphasizes camaraderie\, teamwork\, and healthy outdoor recreation. \n  \nAdventure Enjoy a scenic group ride through the pathways of North Glenmore Park. Fitness & Wellness Encourage active habits\, outdoor recreation\, and physical health. Friendship Connect with fellow Marathi youth in Calgary\, build teamwork\, and make lasting memories. \n  \nEvent details & location \n\nDate: Saturday\, September 5\nTime: 9:45 AM SHARP\nLocation: North Glenmore Park — Parking Lot B\nHighlights: Adventure | Fitness | Friendship\n\n  \nRegistration notice\nPlease check your registered email address for official registration details and to complete the mandatory waiver form prior to attending. \n  \nGear up and join the ride Empower youth through outdoor fitness and community engagement.
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SUMMARY:🌺 Calgary Ganesh Mahotsav – Calgarycha Raja 2026 🌺
DESCRIPTION:नमस्कार मंडळी\, \n\n\n\nसंपूर्ण वर्षभर ज्या क्षणाची आपण आतुरतेने वाट पाहतो\, तो नयनरम्य क्षण आता समीप आला आहे! महाराष्ट्राची खरी परंपरा जपत\, कॅल्गरी मराठी असोसिएशन घेऊन येत आहे शहराचा सर्वात मोठा\, भव्य आणि भक्तिमय सोहळा“ कॅल्गरी गणेश महोत्सव – कॅल्गरीचा राजा २०२६ “! \n  \n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to present Calgary’s premier event of the year\, ” Calgary Ganesh Mahotsav – Calgarycha Raja 2026 “! Brought to you by the Calgary Marathi Association (CMA)\, join us for an authentic Ganapati festival rooted deeply in Maharashtrian heritage\, a grand celebration of devotion\, rich culture\, and vibrant community spirit. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ Event Details \n\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, September 20\, 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: The Genesis Centre\, 10\, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE\, Calgary\, AB T3J 0C9; Refer to the Google Map Link\n\n\n\nDress Code (Optional): Regional Traditional Attires (Sarees\, Kurtas\, Phetas\, Nauvari\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\n⏰ Program Schedule \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 12:15 PM  \nRegistration\, Ganapati Sthapana & Poojan\, Samuhik Atharvashirsha & Aarti\n\n\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\nDelicious Lunch (Food serving will end promptly at 1:45 PM)\n\n\n2:15 PM – 5:00 PM\nCultural Programs\n\n\n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM\nTea with Light Snacks\n\n\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nGanpati Visarjan featuring our famous Dhol Tasha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSecure Your Spot at Calgarycha Raja 2026! We are thrilled to announce that ticket sales are officially open! Like on previous years\, you can choose your exact seating using the interactive venue map during checkout. Take advantage of bulk booking to reserve a seat with your close friends\, while staying right in the heart of the festive energy where you can meet new faces and create lasting community connections. Seats are limited\, so reserve early to get the best spots in the house! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n👉 Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n✨ Introducing: Home Ganapati Makhar (Decoration) Competition! ✨ \n\n\n\nDo you create a spectacular Makhar (decoration) for Bappa at your home? We know the love\, creativity\, and devotion that goes into making Lord Ganesha’s seating so beautiful. This year\, the Calgary Marathi Association wants you to share that artistry with the entire community! \n\n\n\nShowcase the stunning Makhar (decoration) you create for Bappa at home! To enter\, simply post high-quality photos of your home Ganapati decoration on your personal social media handles (Facebook/Instagram) and tag the Calgary Marathi Association (CMA). The top 3 posts with the highest combined engagement (likes & comments) will be selected as our winners! Winners will be announced during the event. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n🤝 Get Involved & Register \n\n\n\nWe invite our vibrant community to join hands in making this year’s Ganesh Mahotsav a monumental success! Please use the links below to sign up\, volunteer\, or participate in various \nactivities: \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nDescription\nAction                 \n\n\n\n\nCultural Performances & Guidelines\nRegister your group for this year’s cultural performances\n👉 Click Here\n\n\nSponsorship & Vendor Stall Registration\nSupport our event and showcase your business!\n👉 Click Here\n\n\nLucky Draw for Ganapati Sthapana Puja\nEnter our lucky draw for a cherished opportunity to perform the sacred opening rituals alongside the Committee\n👉 Click Here\n\n\nGanesh Aarti & Atharvashirsha Recitation\nRegister your participation for group chanting and offering Aarti.\n👉 Click Here\n\n\nMarathi Paul Padate Pudhe\n\nNominate or register individuals for our annual initiative honoring and recognizing outstanding talent within our local Marathi community. \nSubmission Deadline: August 25\, 2026 \n\n👉 Click Here\n\n\nVolunteer Registration (Guest Experience & Food)\nBe the welcoming smile of our celebration! Join the team to help manage guest experience\, food services\, and crowd flow.\n👉 Click Here\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together to welcome Calgarycha Raja with zeal and devotion. Ganpati Bappa Morya! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA big Thank You to our Sponsors for their generous support !!! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their immense generosity and for standing strong with us to keep our Marathi heritage thriving in Calgary!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Want to stay connected with all the latest CMA happenings? Get your Membership here : Membership Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:The Genesis Centre\, 10\, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE\, Calgary\, AB\, T3J 0C9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Special General Meeting (SGM) 2026 – Proposed Governance & Bylaws
DESCRIPTION:Dear CMA Members\, \nWe hope you had a wonderful summer with family and friends and are staying warm as we move into the fall season. \nAs many of you are aware\, one of the Calgary Marathi Association’s (CMA) long-term strategic objectives has been to establish greater financial stability through eligible AGLC funding and other government grant opportunities. These efforts are intended to support CMA’s ongoing community programs and\, over time\, assist the organization in securing a suitable space for Marathi Shaala\, storage\, community meetings\, and group performance practices. \n \n\n🏛️ Special General Meeting (SGM) Details\n\n📅 Date:\nSunday\, September 27\, 2026\n⏰ Time:\n2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n📍 Venue:\nNew Indo-Canadian Centre\n🏠 Address:\n1916A 30 Ave NE Bay 8\, Calgary\, AB T2E 6R6\n\n\nRegister for SGM →\n\n*(Registration deadline was September 20)*\n\n\nGovernance Review & Discussions with AGLC\nCMA has had a series of discussions with representatives of the Alberta Gaming\, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) regarding our governance framework and the requirements applicable to CMA’s funding objectives. These discussions highlighted the importance of having a governance structure with clear lines of responsibility\, accountability\, oversight\, and decision-making authority. \nUnder CMA’s current structure\, certain responsibilities are assigned to the Executive Committee (EC)\, while other responsibilities and oversight functions are assigned to the Board of Trustees (BOT). Through our review\, it was identified that this division can create potential areas of overlap or uncertainty with respect to roles\, responsibilities\, and accountability. \nAs part of our due diligence\, we also reviewed the governance structures and Bylaws of five community organizations that currently have government and/or AGLC funding arrangements in place. Based on this review\, we believe that a single\, clearly defined Board governance structure would provide stronger oversight\, clearer accountability\, more effective risk management\, and greater operational coordination. This model also resembles the governance framework used by CMA prior to 2014. \n\nProposed CMA Governance Structure\nCMA is proposing a seven-member Board of Directors with clearly defined portfolios and responsibilities: \n \n\nBoard of Directors – Seven Directors\n\n\nExecutive Leadership (1-Year Terms) \n\nPresident\nVice-President\nTreasurer\nSecretary\n\n\n\nSpecial Advisors (Terms up to 3 Years) \n\nSpecial Advisor – Shaala & AGLC\nSpecial Advisor – External Relations\, BMM\, Special Events\, Dhol Taasha & Charity\nSpecial Advisor – Fundraising & Internal Audit\n\n\n\n\nAppointed Operational Portfolios\nUnder the proposed structure\, several operational and program-related subcommittee positions would be appointed rather than elected to allow flexible execution based on annual priorities: \n\nAnnapurna Lead\nCultural\nPrograms & Community Engagement (Six major programs/events annually)\n\n – Kridangan (Sports) / Paalavi (Youth)\n – Newcomer Support / Samadhan (Seniors)\nWeb Administrator\nSocial Media\n\n\n\n\n \n\n📋 Membership Eligibility & Quorum Rules\nEligibility: In accordance with current CMA Bylaws\, members must have completed at least 90 days of membership prior to September 27\, 2026 (on or before June 29\, 2026) to participate and vote at the SGM. \nQuorum Adjournment Notice: If quorum is not achieved at 2:00 PM\, the meeting will stand adjourned for 30 minutes. The meeting will automatically reconvene at 2:30 PM\, and eligible members present at that time will constitute quorum solely for the business set out in the meeting notice. \n\n\n \n\n📄 Reference Documents for Member Review\nMembers are encouraged to carefully review the proposed Bylaws and Election Procedure prior to the meeting: \n\nAppendix 1: CMA Bylaws SGM 2026 Draft (PDF)\nAppendix 2: Annexure A – Nomination & Election Procedure Revised (PDF)\n\n\nThank you for your continued support of the Calgary Marathi Association. \nSincerely\,\nCMA Board of Trustees
URL:https://cmacalgary.ca/event/special-general-meeting-sgm-2026-proposed-governance-bylaws/
LOCATION:New Indo-Canadian Centre\, 1916A 30 Ave NE Bay 8\, Calgary\, AB\, T2E 6R6\, Canada
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