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EILL-WYCIK CO-OPERAllVE COLLEGE INC.____SION STATEMENTI : i m r l l l t ) " ~ Students Want To Live

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TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR EDITION1 9 9 7 I 9 8editor Nei B. Hermes

associate editor Lynn Nagasuyecontributors Jason Cain

Christine GallagherMelanie MarshallKirk MathiesonKathryn MitchellErin Rea MurrayKim O'KeefeARamirez-SerranoDon Swora

photography Selwyn LeeKim O'KeefeKiersten Stewart

publication design Mercury CommunicationsAspecial thanks to al those who helped to create

ths manual. Our sncere apooges for anyonewhose name was overlooked.

Neill-Wycik Owner's Manual 1997 Neill-Wycik Co-operative Colege Inc.

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A Letter from the President

Dear fellow Co-op m ember,Welcome to Neill-Wycik!I won 't detail all the great facilities, stimulating committees, helpful staff, (did I mentionPresidents), that we have at our disposal at Neill-Wycik (read this book for all of hat).Suffice to say, I love this building and I hope you will too.Th e changes I want to see are community oriented and require your participation inNeill-Wycik. I want an informed, energized community. It begins with you reading thismanual , continues with your active involvement, and ends when we are all ptoud to callNeill-Wycik the place we lived during our school years.You are now a member of a unique and growing community. If you only rememberone thing, I hope it will be this - there is a reason why this is called the Owner's ManualWe, the membership, own this building.Because of our Co-operative College mandate, your voice, your expertise and yourideas count. Working together, we can achieve goals that would be impossible for anyof us on our own.The coming year promises to be full of fun and challenges. Ou r theme is Community inProgress". I urge you be a meaningful part of our student city. You have an important role toplay in its social, political and cultural life. Be aware of your rights and responsibilities. Then,make a difference.

Sincerely,Melanie D. MarshallPresident, Neill-Wycik Board of Directors


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(Abridged) History of Neill-WycikA Very Brief History(with apologies)

, yerson students had been tryingfor years to get some form of

iresidence, but never had anyluck bargaining with Howard Kerr,Ryerson's principal from 1948 to 1966.When he left, Ryerson students decided toforce the issue with the new president,Fred Jorgenson. One of hose students wasKathy Whalen. While enrolled in theEarly Childhood Education program shebecame involved in student politics. Kathywas hired by the student union to operatethe newly created Housing Registry.

Immediately she saw the need for anon-campus residence. She liked the ideaof a Co-op as opposed to a normal schoolresidence because it offered studentscontrol over their environment as well aslow-cost housing.After persistent lobbying on Kathy'spart, it was finally realized, inSeptember 1967, that Ryerson was to havea high-rise co-op. In December, the02 N.III-Wyclk Co-op.raDII OWNER'S MANUAL 97198

Canadian Union of Students sent StanAdelman, as field worker, to Ryerson tohelp the group find money and a plan forthe long project ahead. The first thing theCo-op needed was a building from which

they could operate togain some experienceand raise capital.Ryerson offered itsproperty at 325

Church Street, abuilding slated for demoli

tion, to be used as a residence. After selecting a site, the Co-op then needed a mortgage.On Christmas Eve, 1968, a$5.4 million dollar mortgage wasfinally approved by the CHMC. Manyproblems arose, but the building finallyopened and by August 15, 1970, all thespots were filled.The Group decided to name NeillWycik after three people. Wycik isafter Aurilee and Raymond Wycik, twowarm hearted individuals who ran a smallcafeteria in Kerr Hall. However, WycikCollege sounded a lot like WycliffeCollege, a divinity school at the Universityof Toronto. Kathy suggested adding onAS. Neill's name. Neill was the Principalof Summerhill, one of the most successfulEnglish free schools.

In December 1986, work began on theMarten's Wing (a.k.a the McGill Wing).After several delays, the Marten's Wing wasopened in January 1988.T o celebrate their 25th Anniversary in1995, Neill-Wycik spent almost

$2 million dollars in renovations; for newkitchen and bathroom renovations in theGerrard Wing multi-units, new furniture,new appliances in the kitchens, newcarpeting in all multi-units and commonarea hallways, much needed repairs to thegarage and roof, new furniture in theHanke lounge, new washers and dryers,and upgraded computer equipment forthe office. This year and next theconcentration will be on 'B' unit upgrades,new curtains for half of the building, newroofdeck work on the 23rd floor, newboilers, new air-conditioning for the lobbyand Kafe, improved ventilation for thebathrooms and concentration onobtaining new furnishings.For more information about thehumble beginnings of our building,drop by the main office and ask to see acopy of . The Biggest House on the Block"by George H. Jamieson.

Your Occupancy AgreementE ach Member signs an occupancy agreement. You should acquaint yourself with the occupancy agreement andthe Bylaws as these two items govern the way you must conduct yourself. There is no such thing as '1 didn'tknow': It is your responsibility to educate yourself about Neill-Wycik!A copy of the occupancy agreement is available at the Front Desk or in the 22nd floor office but here are the'Hot Highlights' .. . details and further information must be taken from the actual occupancy agreement.

1. Members planning to move before their occupancy agreement expires must give two months notice(from the first of he month) and sign a Notice to Vacate. There is a $50.00 administration fee for breaking theoccupancy agreement

2. Members must get permission of the Co-operative to paint or decorate unit.3. Members must keep their unit clean and not allow garbage to accumulate. Members must clean their unit

BEFORE terminating their occupancy.4. Members agree to pay for repair and maintenance of his/her unit and fixtures if repairs are needed because of

damage caused by the Member, the Member's guests or friends.5. Members agree to report all damage to Co-op immediately.6. The Co-op has the right to enter units in case of emergencies, as per Bylaws, for exterminators, room checks,maintenance repairs, alterations, decorations or to show unit to new Members.7. Members should purchase fire/extended insurance coverage to cover his/her own goods and furnishings.Neill-Wycik's coverage only covers the building and equipment of Neill-:Wycik.8. Members agree to promote principles of the Co-operative and to abide by its Charter, Bylaws, Rules,Regulations, Policies and Decisions adopted by the Board and its Committees. This includes the Member'sfamily, visitors etc.9. The Co-op shall post policies and decisions or make available documentation to Members requesting such

information. Failure to post such Policies or Decisions shall NO T be deemed to be a sufficient excuse for abreach thereof.10. It is the Member's responsibility to determine the policies relevant to his conduct, ignorance is not a sufficient

excuse for a breach of conduct.11. Members who are in default of the occupancy agreement or his/her duties under the Charter or Bylaws may

have Membership terminated by resolution passed by the Board of Directors. The Member will receive 10 daysnotice of the meeting of the Board at which the resolution will be considered. The Member may appear tomake submissions on their behalf. Termination will occur on the date specified by Board of Directors in itsResolution, but the date will not be less than 10 days after the hearing. Further details are available on theoccupancy agreement.

12. The Co-operative is not liable for damage to property entrusted to employees of the Co-op or loss of anyproperty by theft or otherwise. The Co-operative is not liable for injury or damage to persons or propertyresulting from any substance which may leak from the building.13. Th e Co-operative is governed by the Co-op Corporations Act, NO T the Landlord and Tenant Act.14. The waiver form within the agreement absolves Neill-Wycik of any responsibility while Members use any of

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Principles of Co-operationWe all live in this community called Neill-Wycik.

You have chosen to live here and we welcome you. You have also chosen to live by the principles and guidelinesthat exist to keep our world sane. Please read them and strive to be a good Member of the community.

OPEN AND VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIPYou must be a full-time student to be accepted into Neill-Wycik and we try to achieve a 50-50 male to female ratio.Apart from these guidelines, anyone can become a Member regardless of social, political, ethnic or religious affiliation.

DEMOCRATIC CONTROLMembers elect the Board of Directors at Neill-Wycik. Any rent increase or major policy change must be passed at a generalmeeting open to all Members. If you have a criticism, or suggestion, you can express it at a board meeting, to the staff, or ata general meeting

ApOLITICALNeill-Wycik doesn't take sides on the political spectrum. We will not make donations to one political party nor will webecome involved in political movements for change not directly related to housing. We do, however, respect any Member'sactivities in these areas.

A CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTNeill-Wycik is not just a place to hang your hat. By bringing a group of people together from around the world, andsupplying them with private and communal space, we hope to teach the art of co-operation. By offering educationalfacilities and seminars in current issues and by encouraging opportunities for volunteering and for working, we hope tocreate an environment where our Members can develop personal skills while contributing to their community.

NON-PROFITWe take in a certain amount of money from rents and the hotel and spend it on maintenance , salaries, mortgages,utilities and other expenses. Anything left goes into the reserves for major repairs, capital expenditures etc. There is noperson or group of people who benefit if we have a surplus; we all share in our financial successes and failures.COMMUNITY AND CO-OPERATIONNeill-Wycik's objective is to promote and build community and relationships with surrounding communities andco-operatives locally, nationally and internationally... Nelll-WyclkCo-operaBwe OWNER'S MANUAL 97198

Neill-Wycik BylawsWHAT ARE THEY, AND WHAT DO THEY MEAN TO YOU AS A MEMBER.Neill-Wycik is a mini-city - 750 people living in one environment complete with our own community security,maintenance crew, recreational facilities, board of directors, and our very own By-laws to make sure peacereigns throughout the building.As good member of Neill-Wycik, it is important for you to familiarize yourselfwith the policies and By-laws.Remember that the by-laws were proposed, argued, voted and passed by you, the Member! When you signthat Occupancy Agreement you have agreed to abide by these simple rules of courtesy and behavior. If you wantmore detail, full copies of he by-laws are available in the office or you can ask your Residence Assistant.HERE'S A SUMMARY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BY-LAWS:

Please give your two hours to the Member ContributionProgram - it benefits everyone!Please remember, Neill-Wycik promotes a drug free,responsible environment.Please keep your pet s clean and quiet. Pets cannot live inmulti-units; there's much more to this, so ask yourResidence Assistant or the office.Please attend the Annual General Meeting andparticipate in electing your Board of Directors.Please do not let strangers into the building when youenter, try to look out for your neighbours an d remember,you are responsible for the actions of your guests.

Please treat all members, guests and staff with courtesyand respect. Harassment, threats and assaults orimpeding on the quiet enjoyment of another members'living environment are not tolerated.Please respect the property of Neill-WYcik andmembers and r eport any damage or vandalism.Please remember to pay your rent on time.Please keep your private bedroom and unit clean.Please have fun while you live here, but remember thatpranks such as tampering with fire safety equipmen tand alarms or throwing things out windows willaffect your residency.

There are consequences if you fail to abide by the By-laws, but we sincerely hopeyou will never have to ge t familiar with them:For Minor By-law Breaches (e.g. noise complaints, Incomplete work hours)1. Meet with Residence Assistant or Community Security Representative to resolve situation.2. Meet with or a receive letter from Residence Life Manager.3. App ear before the Member Relations Committee (a committee ofmembers who live in the building and decide onsanctions) - they may decide to assign you work hours, issue letters of apology, revoke your privileges to use thefacilities, upgrade to another room, or attend a Board meeting for possible eviction.For Major By-law Breaches (e.g. pulling a fire alann, drug use, theft, harassment)1. Required to meet with Residence Life Manager to discuss the situation.2. Appear before the Board where possible consequences are - community service hours, fines, non-renewal in th eCo-op and / or eviction, trespass notices.3. For serious situations , the Police may be called.We are lucky to have so man y great members who never cause any problems, but there are always a few who decide to pushthe limits. Rem ember ignorance is not an excuse in the building, educate yoursel talk to your Residence Assistant and ifyou didn't get to an orientati on session on the by-laws, get a copy of hem from y our Residence Assistant.

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Governance at Neill-WycikXlg

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!iNeill-Wycik's Brave & Fearless Board of Directors .. er, not exactly as illustratedForactual photos of ourgood-looking Board Members, please see the display case by the elevators in the lobby.

tudents make up the majority of thepopulation of this building so itshould come as no surprise that

individuals as young as 19 years of age areactively taking part in running the Co-op.Neill-Wycik is governed by a Board ofDirectors which is elected by the membership(this is you!) at the Annual General Meeting,held every year in February. The Board thenelects the Executive which is comprised of thePresident, the Vice-President, the Treasurer,the Secretary and the Membership LiaisonOfficer.

The Board is the elected voice of themembership. The building cannot existwithout a Board of Directors. Directors makedecisions on everything from evicting a fellowmember for failing to comply with the by-laws,to setting end-points and objectives that lookafter our future.

The Board hires the Managers who in turnhire the staff needed to effectively run theoperations of the co-operative. The Board setsthe policies and the long term and short termobjectives. The Staff create and executethe necessary plans to ensure these objectivesare met.DI Nelll-Wyclk Co-operaH" OWNER'S MANUAL 97/98

It can be challenging, frustrating, andrewarding. The reward is the sense ofaccomplishment and satisfaction in being partof he decision-making team at Neill-Wycik.

N ill-Wycik is fortunate to have anAdvisory Council consisting ofvolunteers outside the building who can offeradvice and assistance on a variety of issues.The Advisory Council does not have anyofficial power at Wycik, but they will help toguide the Board on difficult issues andbusiness decisions .We have six dynamic, knowledgeableand diverse individuals on ourAdvisory Council this year: Brian lIer. ofHer, Campbell is a lawyer well known in theCo-op sector and has been Neill-Wycik'slawyer for a number of years; Coak Snell. isan Entrepreneur and former Executive withthe Royal Bank; Gayle Christie, is formerMayor of York and independent consultant;Bob Luker. is an instructor of CommunityDevelopment at George Brown College andformer Registrar at Neill- Wycik; andRoss Blaine. is an independent Consultantand the former CEO of Neill-Wycik.

A ny member is welcome to attend a BoardMMeeting and any member can request theybe added to the agenda of the Board meeting ifthey have an issue they would like addressed.Members just have to contact the CorporateSecretary by leaving a note at the front desk in thelobby with details ofwhat they would like added.The Corporate Secretary will contact you aboutyour issue and a date. The agenda for each BoardMeeting is posted on the bulletin boards of thebuilding every 2nd and 4th week of the month.Being a member of he Board or being involved ina Board sub-committee is not only an incredibleopportunity to get a glimpse of he business worldand expand your horiwns, it is also a chance tomake an impact on your community and learnwhat involvement really means.Melanie D. MarshallPRESIDENT&CHAIRPERSONA.KA. Xena: Warrior Board Member. Melaniewas elected in March '97. She became Presidentin June after a few months torturing herself asCorporate Secretary. A second year Journalismstudent, she spends her time fighting evil,karaoking at the Fuel Station and debating forRyerson. Speak to Mel about anything andeverything related to Wycik: '1 want to knowwhat you think. "

r -- .~ The Board of Directors)Kathryn S. MitchellTREASURERKathryn originally became involved as anemployee with the Hotel and later with SAC. Inher fifth elected year on the Board, Kathrynbrings experience as a past Corporate Secretaryand a participant on several committees. She isquite proud of the improvements andrenovations that have happened over the pastfew years. She is currently finishing her degree inHospitality & Tourism at Ryerson.Corin WardenCORPORATE SECRETARYWhen not busy marking essays, planning lessons, oron the tennis court, Corin is trying his best toensure the smooth flow of information betweenboard members and the membership, in his role asCorporate Secretary. Speak to Corin if you have anitem you wish to be included on an agenda forboard discussion or decision.Averill McPhersonVICE PRESIDENT / SAC CHAIRCurrently in her third term on the Board,Because of her role as Vice-President, she tookon the additional mantle of Acting Presidentbefore Melanie's election. It should also be pointed out that Averill was our most activeCorporate Secretary bringing in many of thereporting changes that have been needed tofacilitate our growth. She has also served onvarious committees in the building. Averillgraduated from the Fashion Design program atRyerson and is employed at the Hudson's BayCompany head office.Chris HayesMEMBER lJAiSON OFFICERChris A.K.A. 'Willie Maze ' is a fourth yearApplied Geography student at Ryerson. Chrishas been living at Wycik for almost two years,and was voted to a two year term at the March'97 A.G .M . In his other life, Chris has servedthe Canadian Armed Forces for three years. He

has worn the hat of Security at Wycik and wasthe Housekeeping Supervisor for the summer of' 97. Recently He was elected to the Executive inthe role of MLO - he hopes the training willall serve him well as the future Chief ofNational Defense.Rey TjerkstraRey is one of our most high-profile members. Along-term board member, and former corporatesecretary, Rey is a passionate , concerned individual.A master of erudite conversation, if you want totalk philosophy, film or the arts, Rey s your man.Brent RossBrent was elected in March '97 and is one ournewer Board members . This New Brunswicknative is enrolled in Broadcast Journalism atRyerson. He has contributed to the MRC, theEnvironmental Committee, and the FoodBank. Ladies, this guy could be the one for you:he's agreat cook, good looking, and dedicatedKevin BaileyKevin, a long time resident was elected to theBoard in March '97. He has been the mainarchitect of our fabulous Weight Room. If youneed to talk to someone about fitness andtraining Kevin is the guy. He has competed atthe Fireman's Games at an international level.

One of our resident 'good guys' - he helps tokeep Toronto and Neill-Wycik a safe place foryou and me!Jason LevesqueJason is a former RA who was elected in March '97.One of our most colorful board members, Jason isthe man to talk to if you need help publicizinganything. An event promoter, he has an amazingability to rally people to a cause. (his dog Bean isnow our official mascot)Steve Jennings"My name is Steve & I like beer. I attend U ofTand have lived here for 5 years." When notwriting semi-rhyming couplets, Steve is a CSRwho worships the god of golf. In addition, he isthe proud father of a bouncing, beautiful babygirl, Heaven.

Special thanks to outgoing Board membersfor all their hard work and dedication:

Brian WoodrowFran LaffertyErin MurrayKirk HicklingDarren BestCarey West

Kiersten Stewart.Thanks aU!

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The Staff of Neill-Wycik

Neill-Wycik's Team of Staff Super Heroes .. er, not exactly as illustrated(From left to right: Lead"', Gold"', Iron"', Ross Blaine (exactly as illustrated), Tin"', Platinum"', Mercury"')Ross BLAINE DON SWORA KIM O'KEEFEAdvisor to the Board, and Managerof Special Projects and DevelopmentRoss is the former CEO of Neill-Wycikand has continued as an Advisor. Rossloves talking to people especially inelevators where he has a captiveaudience. Ross has been instrumental tothe changes at Wycik and works with theBoard and Management in setting endpoints and vision. He also works on projects no one else wants to touch.

LYNN NAGASUYEGeneral ManagerLynn is responsible for the overallmanagement of the building. She is inher 3rd year as General Manager ofWycik and has the gray hair to show forit. She may very well qualify as the mostdiminutive general manager in Toronto,but she packs a 'wallop'. Lynn managesthe budget, liaises with the Board andsupervises the staff to ensure we meet ourshort and long term goals.01 NIIII-Wyclk Co-oPlraUIIOWNER'S MANUAL 97/98

Maintenance Manager andSystems AdministratorDon is a multi-talented individual whonot only is responsible for the overallmaintenance of the building but he alsomanages the computer systems. Don hasplayed a key role in improving thecleanliness and repair standards of thebuilding. Although he may seem somewhat larger than life when you meet him,he is always eager to help you with yourmaintenance concerns.

MICHELLE WALKERHotel Operations ManagerMichelle is new to the management teamthis year and has the formidable task ofoverseeing sales, front desk operations,housekeeping, the Kafe and keeping aneye on the bottom line. Michelle has hada great deal of experience in Neill-Wycik,not only has she worked in the Hotel invarious supervisory roles, she has alsobeen a distinguished member of theBoard of Directors.

Residence Life ManagerIn charge of all the Residence Assistantsand Security Staff Kim is in her 2nd yearat Neill-Wycik. Kim must balancethe role of encouraging memberparticipation, helping members withtheir problems and enforcing the By-lawsbut she manages to do it with style, graceand she has yet to use the baseball batunder her desk.

TURKER GUNEYAccountantA veteran to the building, Turker looksafter all of the Co-op's financial matters.You will find him pouring over numbersand statistics to ensure Wycik's financialhealth. He advises the management teamin planning and has saved Wycik lotsof money with his recommendationsfor investment and financing. Heis a well-respected staff member ofNeill-Wycik and the best pool player inthe building.

o - . ' The Staff of Neill-WycikCOLLEEN DURLANDHousing Co-ordinatorColleen is the whiz who processes all ofthe new applications, rents the co-op'srooms, maintains internal and externalwaiting lists and handles all housinginquiries. And she scares us because shecan not only remember all 780 members'names but she can also remember whichunit they are in. Her remarkablememory is attributed to the extraoxygen in her office ...

CHRISTINE GALLAGHERBookkeeperChristine is the lady to whom you payyour rent, make arrangements formonthly payment status and arrange aparking space. She also does anythingand everything else in the officebecause she can do almost anything(except she can't seem to keep plantsalive). Today Wycik, tomorrow coldfusion, she's just that kind of ady.

SARAH DALYHousing Assistant/Office SupportSarah helps to process Septemberapplications, room assignments, andassists the Housing Co-ordinator. Sheis the calm in the middle of the stormin the office, is the most organized staffmember we have and has the sweetestvoice in the office (she's the one on thephone recordings).STACEY DUGGANAccounts Payable ClerkStacey pays all the mountains of bills ittakes to make sure Neill-Wycik runs

properly. She also chastises staff for notfilling ou t P.O.s properly an dforgetting to attach receipts. Staceyjoined Neill-Wycik this past summerand has impressed Turker Guney, ourAccountant - an amazing feat if youknow Turker!

CATHERINE GALLAGHER-LOUISYOffice Support and Chief Bottle WasherCat works on a part-time casual basisrunning errands, doing the oddnewsletter, assisting when people are onvacation, organizing files and storageareas and yes, washing dishes that Staffforget to do. It would be a CATastrophenot to have her here!

MAINTENANCE STAFF:LARRY WALLMaintenance WorkerLarry's the man to see if you have anykey problems or want any small cars orbuildings moved. Larry also has a secretlife as a biker and looks pretty tough(but he's really agentle guy. .. it's a secret).CHRIS ALIVANTOVMaintenance WorkerChris cheerfully en ters all of theMembers' maintenance requests intothe computer, and places them in apriority sequence, he also takes care ofthe janitorial section of the building. Anew father last year, with another oneon the way, he may look a little tiredbut he always has time to assist you inthe Maintenance office.

VLADIMIR BADANJAKPaint/PlasterffllingSpecialistIf you ever wonder who is franticallypainting your unit, Vlado is the man. Heis in charge of all of the painting, plastering, tiling and anything else that needs tobe done. He can paint a room in lesstime than it takes the average member toclean it - a real whirlwind!

RICK BONNERPlumberIf your toilet is overflowing, or anotherplumbing concern arises, Rick isalways willing to come to your rescue.Rick has a solid background in boilersand high rise maintenance and hasproven to be a valuable addition thi spast year to our maintenance team.Let's not forget the part-timeMaintenance Staffwithout whom thebuilding could not unction:Carl Brown andLee ScarlettThe magic team who can fix anything.

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o MEMBER SERVICESThose fabulous Member Services Representatives of Neill-Wycikwork at the front desk in the lobby daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.They can answer almost every question you may have about Neill-Wycik,give you cleaning supplies, sign in your friends, remind you to call yourMother, give you the weather forecast, tell you the latest storyline on "Days of f ! I I J : ' I . t i ( ~ J 0 L' " dd' . h '1ur tves an 0 It wit a smi e.

What Services can you get as a Member of Nei"-Wycik?~ Maintenance Assistance: when something happens in your unit, just go to the Front Desk and fill out

a Maintenance Request Form.~ Security Assistance: ifyou are locked out ofyour room ($5.00 lock out charge), ifyou are being harassed,

being bothered by noise, you can call Security 24 hours a day.~ Mail and Parcel Pick-up: mail boxes are past the elevators. Ifyou receive a large parcel, you will receivea notice in your mail box, the parcel can be picked up at the Front Desk.~ Event Updates: do you want to know how to join a club, sign up for an activity or just find out

what's going on - drop by the Front Desk for information.~ Cleaning Supplies: ifyou need new cleansers, lightbulbs, rubber gloves, etc.,

just bring your old ones down to Front Desk and we'll replace them.~ VacuulllS: ifyou need a vacuum, come to the Front Desk to sign one out.~ Rent ColleCtion: you can leave your rent cheque at the Front Desk, 24 hours a day

or drop it in the Rent Box located at the entrance to the Main Office.~ Facilities: you can use a number offacilities in the building, sign out at the Front Desk.~ Change: for the laundry machines at the Front Desk.~ Photocopying: located in the lobby, next to the pay phones.~ Fax service: you may receive or send a fax, just ask at the Front Desk for the details.

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ousing Questions & AnswersWHAT EVERY GOOD MEMBER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSING AND RENT:

1. AM I ATERM PAYER?If you have been assigned a multi-unit (four or more people in the unit), you MUST pay by the four month term{ie. September to December;January to March and April would be your last month which is kept on account}.

2. HOW 00 I GO ABOUT GETTING MONTHLY PAYMENT STATUS?Only Members who can prove they have at least 20 hours of regular employment per week, or Members whose parents' paythe Co-op directly can usually be granted monthly status. You must complete a request form in the office and get approval.

3. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW IF I WISH TO PAY MONTHLY?If you are in an A, B, or K unit, OR have been given approval as a monthly payer by our Bookkeeper, then youMUST submit POSTDATED cheques on the first day you sign your lease. Cheques are cashed promptly on the firstof every month.

4. WHAT IF THERE IS ADELAY IN GETTING MY OSAP?You must immediately contact our Bookkeeper and bring a copy of your 'Student Information Docum ent'in order to get anextension. There is no extension for your first month or maintenance deposit, this must be received before you can moveinto the building. If you do no t get your OSAP the following month, you must notify the Bookkeeper and pay on a monthlybasis until your OSAP is received.

5. WHAT IF I CANIT PAYBY THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH?REMEMBER that if you are having financial difficulty, it is your responsibility to notify the Bookkeeper kno w before the firstof every month, otherwise you will be in arrears. If a cheque has been cashed and it comes back NSF (not sufficient funds),you will have to pay the $25.00 administration fee and your mon thly status may be revoked.

6. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I AM IN ARREARS?A number of things will happen, there are a number of successive penalties for each time you are late {outlined below}.You may have to appear before the Board of Directors for eviction, and your outstanding account may go to Collections,which means that you will not be able to obtain loans, get a credit card or pass future credit checks. It is very serious,so PLEASE make sure you fulfill your obligations to the Co-op on time.

ARREARS PENALnES FOR MEMBERS IN MULn-UNITS:1st late payment - $10.00 late fee2nd late payment - $10.00 late fee and pay that month by certified cheque3rd late payment - $10.00 late fee and make all future payments by certified cheque4th late payment - $10.00 late fee and the balance of the term is due immediately by certified cheque and the memberlooses their monthly pay ment status (if applicable)5th late payment - the member will automatically be served with a Schedule F, notice to appear beforethe Board of Directors for possible eviction.

ARREARS PENALnES FOR MEMBERS IN A, BOR KUNITS AND FOR ALL MEMBERS DURING THE SUMMER:1st late payment - $10.00 late fee2nd late payment - $10.00 late fee and pay that month by certified cheque3rd late payment - $10.00 late fee and make all future payments by certified cheque4th late payment - $10.00 late fee and continue to make all future payments by certified cheque5th late payment - the member will automatically be served with a Schedule F, notice to appear beforethe Board of Directors for possible eviction.

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, Q o Multi-Unit BlueprintsTIm . . .T i ctured on these two pages are layouts of the many different Unit styles in Neill-Wycik.W If you are interested in moving from your present unit, drop by the office and speakwith the Housing Co-ordinator. The availability of each Unit varies from month to month.

BUnl'5person Gerrard Wing Unit- furnished -""";----

HI" Unit ~ ~

C/D Unit5or 6person Gerrard Wing Unit- furnished

5or 6person McGill Wing Unit- furnished24931f-2

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Q 0 ... Two-Person Units &Apartments

a Unit2 Bedroom Gerrard Wing Unit- unfurnished (72 available)

AUnif1 Bedroom Gerrard Wing Apartment

- unfurnished (40 available)

HOWiJDdAPiii.Y.liiifj-'B';jiliT?These units do become available occasionally. If one comesup, the Housing OjJice will post them on the Laundry Roomdoor on the 22nd floor and down in the lobby by the elevators.Because there are only two people in a B unit, the person whois remaining in the other half is allowed to interview peoplefor their next potential roommate. the Housing Office willgive you the phone number and details on how to set this upwith that person. Remember only Members in good standingare allowed to move to another unit in the building.HOWDO /APPLYFORAN APJUITNIENTORBACHELOR >.' I t'1UNmW' '

UNn'Put your name on the waiting list. These d o not come upthat often and are allocated based on first come, firstserved, and couples in the building get priority. Thewaiting list is in the office upstairs. Again, only Membersingood standing are allowed to apply for these units.

KURI!McGill Wing Bachelor Apartment

- unfurnished (8 available)

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-rhe Social Activity CommiHeeSocial Activity Committee

is a sub-committee of theBoard of Directors. It's

purpose is to make sure YOU - t heMember have FUN. SAC receives$6.00 every month (that's $45,000 ayear) from your rent to throweducational and social events, andimprove the facilities of th ebuilding. SAC is administered byfive members:THE CHAIR:The Chair's Position is filled by theVice-President of the Board of THE EVENTS COORDINATOR:Directors. She/he is responsible forchairing all SAC meetings, ensuringthe policies and procedures of SACare followed and is also the liaison tothe Board.THE ADMINISTRATOR:The Administrator is responsible fortaking minutes at the meetings andmanaging the finances of thecommittee.THE FAClUIY COORDINATOR:The Facility Coordinator is the SACliaison for the Facility Managers.Together they ensure that the facilitiesare operational.tHE COMMUNlCAmNS COORDINATOR:The Communications Coordinator isthe SAC liaison with the Membersand is also in charge of he newsletter.1. Nem-Wyclk Co-operaUIi OWNER'S MANUAL 97/98

The Events Coordinator oversees therunning of the events in the buildingwhich includes orientation activities.

This past year improvements weremade to the TV lounge, theComputer Lab, the Billiards Roomand we added a new Basketball net.

~ A C lways needs people~ . ,./ to help out by joiningthe events committee (see the nextpage) to plan activities, or to assist inpromoting events or running newclubs. If you have your own idea foran event bring a proposal to SAC.SAC holds meeting every two weeksand post agendas on the bulletinboards by the elevators. If you wishto get on the agenda, leave a note at

the front desk for SAC and they willcontact you to arrange a time for youor talk to your RA. They will havenames and phone numbers of peopleyou can contact and they can alsohelp you prepare a proposal for SACif you need it. AND you can fulfillyour two hours per month obligationto Neill-Wycik through yourSAC participation!

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Committees & ClubsA\e you highly motivated andJ\ organized? Do you have great-1 - jideas and the desire to dedicatetime and effort to make them happen?Then you should be on a committee!Wycik offers several different committeesthrough the work program for membersto participate and get involved whilemeeting new people and learning newskills.

N!WSLmER COMMImE --NUMBER: 4 one year positions a n d ~ .several short-term columnist positions. . " ' ~FOCUS: Plans and produces a monthlynewsletter..MBER RElAnONSCOMMImE )NUMBER: 6 one year positIOns. Ea c h committee will consist ofMember Liaison Officer of the Board is one Board Member or Boardchair, and 5 Members at large.III'" ep in mind tha.t committees are .in FOCUS: Determines sanctions for

ftno way the eaSIest task at WYClk. members involved in minor By-lawTo be successful, the members of a infractions.committee often end up contributinganywhere from 5 to 20 hours per month, I ~ .If you think you may benefit one of our ~ ~ .1 ': ~ : ~ : o a : : ~ ~ t ~ ~ i ~ ~ b ~ d y e : : ~ ; ~ ~ n ~ ~ f t , ~many committees, let us know, we'd be C\ t\ . 9happy to have you on board. ~ SGCIAL ACnVmCOMMmEENUMBE R: 5 one year positions.FOCUS: Organizes social and educational events, manages their budget, andmanages facilities.OTHER: Works with the RA's on floorand building wide events.FACILITY MAlIIERAIDASSISTAI.TMANAIERSNUMBER: On e facility manager foreach facility with assistant managers asrequired.FOCUS: Ensures all facilities arerunning efficiently and providesorientation on how to use facilities.OTHER: Group functions as a part ofthe Social Activity Committee.

EVENTS COMMmEENUMBER: Chaired by the SAC EventsCo-ordinator, several one year positionsavailable.FOC US: Plans and executes small scale,building wide events, works withSAC.

appointee to attend meetings an doversee the operations and goals ofthe committee. Other committeeconcepts will be introduced by theBoard for implementation inSeptember so watch for the newopportunities as they arise. If you havean idea for a committee, we'd love tohear it! Tell us what you're thinkingan d we'll help you get it off theground.

Remember, committees are hardwork, everyone has to pull theirown weight for it to be successful, andthe excuse 'Tve done my two hours" doesnot exist. Members who do not do theirshare on a committee will be asked tostep down. If you are interested injoining a committee, see your RAfor more information. The call forcommittee members will happen in theFall. Watch for sign-up meetings!

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The 4'" Hoor Roofdeck

N!eill-Wycik has some great! \ ' facilities, and all Members are".,t "Jwelcome to use them! But .. .before you do, you MUST get a NeillWycik photo identification card andsign your lease. The lease includes ageneral waiver form for using thefacilities. You can obtain your photoid. when you move into the building.On September 1st and 2ndPhoto IDwiD be taken. If you miss these dates,you can always come up to the officebetween 9:00 am and 5:00 pmMonday to Friday to get one.16 Nelll-Wyclk Co-operatve OWNER'S MANUAL 97198

Member Facilities'If)here are some facilities that. 1 require signing outat the Front

Desk, these are listed below and aremarked with this symbol: (r6J).There are also facilities that requirea special orientation which can beobtained during the first few weeksof September. The facility managerswill post orientation dates andtimes throughout the building.These special orientation facilitiesare marked with this symbol: (*).WEIGHT ROOM r6JLocated on the 2nd floor in theMcGill Wing, the Weight Room isfully equipped with a universal gym,free weights, lifecycles, a stairclimberand exercise mats.BILLIARDS ROOM fl:rJLocated on the 22nd floor, next to theWest stairwell. Newly renovated, ithas a pool table, fooze ball, a dart

COMPUTER LAB r6J*Located on the 22nd floor, accessis through the Hanke Lounge.There are Six Pentiumcomputers(running the Windows0/5 only)and a laser printer.RADIO ROOM r6J*Located in the 9th floor McGillwing stairwell. This room containsRadio monitoring equipment thatcan receive signals sent worldwidevia shortwave frequencies.WOODSHOP r6J*Located in the basement, next tothe east stairwell. The roomcontains most of the tools andequipment need to build anythingyour imagination desires. Pleasebring your own materials, andremember to clean up afteryourself.

board and a great view of he Toronto. PHOTO LAB r6J*

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The Billiards Room

Located in the basement, acrossfrom the Steamer. The lab hasequipment for processing black andwhi te film. There is a filmprocessing room, and a photomount machine. Please supply yourown film and chemicals.

STEAMER and ANEQUIPMENT r6J*Located in the basement, the Steameris available for parties and functionsfor all Members. It is equipped with acassette/cd stereo system, a videoprojection TV screen, a VCR andlighting system.TVNCR CARTS r6JMembers may use this for theircommon areas or for holding a movienight in a lounge. There is a threehour limit for signing the Cart out.GAMES & SPORTSEQUIPMENT r6JSign out popular board games such as:Risk, Twister, or Trivial Pursuit. Youcan also get baseball gear, volleyballs,basketballs, and football equipment.

SEWING ROOM r6J*Located on the 2nd floor in theMcGill wing. There are industrialsewing machines, aJudy, a Serger andan Iron.

Member FacilitiesMEETING ROOM r6J ROOFDECKSLocated on the 2nd floor in the Neill-Wycik has three roofdecks.McGill wing, this room contains largemeeting tables, chairs and an erasableboard. It is used for studying, and thevarious Committee meetings.

The 23rd floor deck provides anexcellent view of the entire city. The5th has one of the BBQs and the 4this surrounded by terrific foliage. Theyare open from dawn 'till midnight.

The following facilities are NEVER throw ANYTHING off theopen areas and do not need to roofdecks.be signed out:SAUNALocated in the in the basement, besidethe Steamer. The Sauna has a changeroom, and two showers. It is openfrom 4:00 pm to midnight daily.Please note, clothes are optional after10:00 pm. The door code is 15-4.BARBEQUESNeill-Wycik has two gas BBQs. One islocated on the 5th floor roofdeck and theother is on the 23rd floor roofdeck. Pleaseremember to dean up the BBQ and shutit offwhen you are finished using it.HANKE LOUNGELocated on the 22nd floor across fromthe Laundry room. It has an excellentview of the downtown core and LakeOntario and is filled with comfycouches. It s fully air-conditioned andis open 24 hours a day.

TV LOUNGEThis lounge is located inside the 22ndfloor laundry room. It is filled withcomfy couches and the TV is loadedwith Pay-TV channels.LAUNDRY ROOMSThere are two Laundry rooms. A largeone is located on the 22nd floor, nearthe east stairwell. Asmaller one is on the4th floor, near the McGill wingstairwell. Washing is $1.25 and Dryingis .25 for 15 minutes. Detergent, dryersheets and change is available at theFront Desk. The door code for bothrooms is 1-2-5.

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"The Residence Assistance ProgramTHE A.A.sReally Awesome?Recreational Addict?Reasonable Adjudicator?They are all these things, butR.A. stands for RESIDENCEASSISTANT. Everyone's heardstories about typical R.A.s in a typicalresidence. They walk around like theFBI and perform the unpopular job ofenforcing rules and reporting everydetail of life on every floor.

W ell, have I go t news for you!Wycik is not a typical residence,and our R.A. team is far from typical(no offense, guys!). In fact, at Wycik,th e R.A. is a Community Spiritposition, no t a policing role. Thisyear's group is a stunning crew with aneye for fun, and the motivation tocreate an exciting (and often humorous)atmosphere wherever they go!

The Residence Assistant program isrelatively new (September 1997marks the thirdyear of he program) andwas c r ~ a t e d primarily to get membersinvolved by participating in th ebuilding.

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Neill-Wycik's Courageous Residence Assistants .. exactlvas illustrated(Engaged in a eam building exercise, or discipiing someone who didn't do their 2 hours; will the truth come out?)

Each floor has a designatedRA who will:Promote community spirit and floorunity.Facilitate the work program by lettingyou know how you can contribute.Meet, greet and orient new membersto the building.Provide information and assistance.Complete move-in and cleanlinessinspections.Be available for Member concerns andunit conflicts.Hold regular floor events.Lend an ear to those who need totalk.Help Members in Multi-Units set upcleaning schedules.

ON DUTY:Every night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pman RA will be sitting at the Tower (upperlevel desk in the lobby) to assist members

with questions and information. Askyour RA or the RA on-duty aboutspecial events, move-in/out procedures,inspections, survival tips, lease andBy-law information, policies and referrals.The 'Information' button on the UJcikphone system connects you directly to theRA desk where you can ask anyquestion you like about Wycik. Duringoff-duty hours, the line will be answeredby voice mail and the RA's will return allcalls each night when they come on-duty.

K eep in mind that the R.A.s have a:vested interest in keeping life ontheir floor peaceful and comfortable, so ifthey ask you to turn down your music orclean up your unit, they're not policing,just helping to make life at Wycikenjoyable for everyone.

Member Contribution Program1 .. . . ... "', ..... iving in a co-operative meansthat you are part of a

w,,,,,, ,} community in which everyonecontributes some time towards thebuilding to make it a better place tolive. At Neill-Wycik we ask you to contribute two hours a month to developing the community spirit, assistingother members in theirpersonal growth, reaching out anddonating your skills to makeNeill-Wycik better.

. Organized f loor dinners andevents.

~~ ~~ ~. Joined the Board of Directors. Assisted SAC in organizing ourinfamous Steamer Parties.. Clothing and Food Drives for theless fortunate.. Offered free bicycle repairs andfree drawing classes. Offered Resume correction andassistance.. Provided stargazing with atelescope on the roofdeck.. Re-upholstered the weight room.. Participated in CLEAN FEST.

i , I, that s roofdeck gardens.2. HOURS PER MONTH ,.;;;;;. Planted and maintained the", ,.,,, ::} two hours out of over 700 hours!! .;;;;;. Attended focus groups andWe're only asking for 0.3% ofyour time, completed surveys to improveand the benefits are incredible. Wycik services.

Last year, there were over 10,000hours contributed to the WorkProgram which translated into bettereducated members, reduced firealarms, less vandalism and damage anda cleaner building.

So .. how can you contribut e to thishighly successful program? Thereare TONS of ways. The only limit isyour imagination! Here's a list of howmembers helped out last year:

. Wrote and edited the monthlynewsletter.

We encourage members to come upwith their own ideas on how theycan contribute. If ou have an idea, talkto you;' R.A . The only requirement isthat it must benefit the Co-op and it'sMembers. So how do you sign up for thisthing? That's the easy part.

During the first weekof every monthyour R.A. will approach you with alist of asks and committees.

All you have to do is choose one, oroffer your own suggestion.On the chosen date, show up foryour task, and do a great job!Th e R.A.s will be entering yourselection into a database, andkeeping track of your hours eachmonth.Remember, the earlier you sign-up,the wider the selection of tasksavailable.

Y;0u also have the option ofbanking your hours. If you havean idea for participation that will takelonger than 2 hours to plan, set-up,advertise and run, you can apply forlong-term banking, meaning that allhours you contribute toward the taskwill be forwarded to the followingmonths so that you don't have to continue to contribute your 2 hours everymonth.

Your Residence Assistant can provideyou with more information aboutthe Work Program. Your experience atWycik is only as good as you make it, soGET INVOLVED!

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[e.~ - c , __:c,f.; ..e Maintenance Department~YOUR MOTHER HAD IT RIGHT ALL ALONG,

SO WE HAVE ADOPTED HER RULES:A. ~ / e a n your room!B. If you make a mess, clean it up!

(That's the jist of what you have to remember while you live here.)1,1 f you live in a shared unit, ~ o ~ . h a v eri to equally share the responsibilIty of! eeping your unit clean anddamage free. If you fail to do so, wewill have to charge you, whic h we reallydon't like to do. There are two annualinspections performed every termin the multi-units to make sureyo u are keeping your unit clean.

Your Residence Assistant will let you

T his is shared EQUALLY amongstall members, unless you report toyour Residence Assistant that yourunitmates refuse to share the deaning.DON'T FORGET:1& Only use putty supplied by

maintenance to put up posters,tape will remove paint

1& Do not drill holes for additionalshelving, and do not paint yourunit - put in a request to do soand maintenance will assist you.

1& REMEMBER there IS NOSTORAGE SPACE in NeillWycik, so you cannot bring yourown furniture formulti-units.

know on a regular basis if your unit is WE ENCOURAGE Agetting out of hand, but hopefully CLEAN BUILDING,you will find it in yourselves to ~ SO WE SUPPLYkeep it dean. WARNING - EVERYTHING YOU NEED:the average cost to cleana unit is $325 . 00 you can get garbageby a contract cleaning bags, cleansers, light-company and we have bulbs, rub ber gloves, vacu-charged members in the urns and putty at the frontpast. desk. What could be easier?28 Nem-Wyclk CD-DPeraDve OWNER'S MANUAL 97/98

A s a member, youare responsiblefor filling in yourMOVE-ININSPECTIONFORM. Once th eform is filled out, get

your RA to verifY the information. Allforms must be filled out 15 days aftermove-in. This form may be your onlyrecourse in an y damage depositdispute.

Upon move-out, you will also berequired to fill in a MOVE-OUTINSPECTION FORM. Once theform is filled out, get your RA to verifYth e information. If there are anydiscrepancies between the move-in andmove-out forms, you will be chargedaccording to the damage.so don't forget to listen to your wiseMother and we'll all be happier.

Neill-Wycik Community Security) - i consists of 8-10 CommunitySecurity Representatives (CSR's).CSR's are extensively trained Wycikmembers who have the best interests ofthe members and the building at heart.They are passed through a rigorousinterview process, and are trained inFirst Aid, emergency situations, andWYcik policies and procedures. You canfind the CSR's at the front desk sportingtheir handsome green golf shirts that say'Security' (great clue, eh?), so drop by andintroduce yourself anytime.Security is accessible 24 hoursa day at 977-2322, or if you have aNeill-Wycik Telephone, just press the"Security" button. If youhave an emergency, acomplaint, or a question,call anytime and the CSRon-duty will be happy toassist you.

CSR's perform regularrounds and spotchecks within the building,monitor entrances throughClosed Circuit Tv, monitor elevators,respond to fire alarms, noise complaints,vandalism reports, harassment complaints, and all other security issues andconcerns. They also provide after hoursassistance for maintenance emergenciesand member service issues and inquiries.You want to know the safe areas in ourneighbourhood, the CSR can tell youwhere to go and where it's best to stayaway from.

Please remember toread over the By-lawsas the CSRs will be ensuring they are followed.Here are a few remindersabout security in thebuilding:

LOCKOUTSCSR's are able to let you into your unit ifyou lock yourself out, however, thereis a charge of $5.00 that must be paidimmediately. If you lose your key and arein a multi-unit you will be asked to payfor the charge to replace all locks in themulti-unit - this could cost up to$100.00.

ENTERING THE BUILDINGPlease enter the building through designated entrances only. Always have yourfront door key on you, as CSR's and

MSR's may have to leave thedesk unattended, and lock thedoor while they're gone. Also,for the safety of members, staffand guests, don't let anyone inwho isn't a member. Th e frontdesk staff on duty will alwaysask you for your ID to make

sure they know who you are.NOISE I PARTYINGRemember all members have the right toquiet enjoyment of their environment.If a member complains of excessive

noise, security will come up to addressthe issue with you. Your co-operation ismuch appreciated.GUESTSYou are responsible for your guests, somake sure you know who you are lettinginto your unit, especially if you share amulti-unit. You have the right to make acomplaint if your unitmate is allowing afriend to stay overnight in your unitwithout your permission and NO guestmay stay more than 10 aggregate nightsin a shared unit.

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8 , - 0. : . ~ ' ~ . Neill-Wycik College Hotel

~ very summer, Neill-Wycik. ,=0,1 opens its doors to groups and

_""'" i individuals from around theworld. Neill-Wycik employs over 35members and students, provides careerexperience to hotel/hospitality/ businessstudents and makes a substantialfinancial contribution to the Co-op.Half the building usually empties outin the summer when many studentsreturn home to summer jobs. Thiscould result in an enormous financialproblem for Wycik as we would havesuffered from large vacancy losses, butwe have been able to create analternate source of revenue through thehotel.

The hotel also allows us to cleanou t the building and renovatewithout major disruption tomembers. During May and June, weare able to paint, patch and fix up theunits that may have experienced damage through the school year.

H El L l \WelK C O L LE G E H TE L. . , . FrijaXJ'" ..... , \ . .The hotel has grown and becomemore well-known throughout the

world. We are published in thefamous "Let's Go" guides, LonelyPlanets Travel Books, Frommers,Fodor's, the CAA handbooks, MetroToronto Convention and Visitor'sAssociation maps and brochures, etc.This advertising has increased thepublic's knowledge of Neill-Wycik an d22 Nelll-Wyclk Co-operatve OWNER'S MANUAL 97/98

has often been the reason we haveattracted new members to Neill-Wycikduring the school year.Neill- W)cik accommoddtes all kinds ofgroups and individuals, from aroundthe world.

HOTEL sTAnsncS:. . Over20,000 visitors ayear. . Average charge is $26.00 anight. . Almost 100% occupancy in late

July and August. . Themost breakfasts ever served in

by our little kafe? - 280 in 2.5hours (and five tired guys later)

. . Housekeeping can make up to 320beds a day and can cleantoilets in less time than it takesto flush.

Hotel staff are amazing, delightfuland fun - idiosyncratic andalternately grumpy (but only behindclosed doors). They are something tobe proud of and they come back formore every year and so do our guests.

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EMERGENCIESNeill-Wycik Security:977 -2322 or fyou have a Neill-Wycikphone, hit he 'Security' ButtonPolice/Ambulance/Fire:911Assaulted Women's Ho tline:863-0511Distress Centre:598-1121 or 486-1456Suicide Prevention:285-0100Poison Infonnation Centre:598-5900BANKS(all these locations have ATMs)Bank of Montreal:Yonge and Queen Street EastMonday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm867-5755Canada Trust50 Bloor Street WestMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pmSaturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm869-6262CIBC:Church and CarltonMonday to Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm980-6261National Trust50 Bloor Street WestMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pmSaturday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm925-1173Royal Bank:Yonge and Grenville (above College)Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm974-7763Scotiabank:Yonge and Dundas Street WestMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm866-6161

City DirectoryToronto Dominion Bank: MEDICAL! DENTALCollege and BayMonday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Toronto General Hospital:Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Gerrard Street West and University982-4364 340-6411POST OFFICE Women's College Hospital:Grenville and BayCollege Park 966-7111Yonge and College Walk-in Medical Clinic:(lower evel, atsubway entrance) Yonge and Gerrard EastMonday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 585-2322Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Dental Clinic:598-4257 University of TorontoAtrium on Bay Bay and EdwardYq,nge and Edward (above Dundas) 979-4900Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pmSaturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm VETERINARIANS506-0911 DowntownAnimal Hospital:TRANSPORTATION Church and IsabellaMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 11:00 pmToronto Transit Commission (TIC): Saturday &Sunday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pmClosest Subway Stop: 966-5122College or Dundas Station Cabbagetown Pet Clinic:393-INFO Gerrard Street East and OntarioVIA Rail! GO Trains: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pmFront and Bay Saturday &Sunday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pmVIA Rail: 1-800-361-1235 928-6761GO Transit: 869-3200BUS TERMINAL: SUPERMARKETSBay and Dundas Street West Loblaws:393-7911 Yonge and AdelaideTAXI: Monday to Wednesday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pmBeck: 449-6911 Thursday &Friday, 8:00 am to 9:00 pmCo-op: 364-8161 Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm363-4670PHARMACIES No-Frills:Shoppers Drug Mart Gerrard Street East and ParliamentGerrard West and Bay (24 hour) Monday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm979-2424 Tuesday &Wednesday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pmShoppers Drug Mart: Thursday &Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pmYonge and Carlton Saturday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pmMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 am Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday &Sunday, 9:00 am to 12:00 am 218-7777408-4000

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( ~ City Di-rectOry )BOOKSTORESRyerson Bookstore:Gould and VictoriaMonday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm(Extended hours during the first two weeks ofSeptember)979-5516U of T Bookstore:College and St. GeorgeMonday to Friday, 8:45 am to 6:00 pmSaturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pmSunday, 12:00 am to 5:00 pm(Extended hours during the first two weeks ofSeptember)978-7907The Wond's Biggest Bookstore:Yonge and Edward (above Dundas)Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pmSunday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm977-7009Albert Britnell Bookshop:Yonge, just north of BloorMonday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:30 pmSaturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm(Special Orders welcome)924-3321What the Dickens Bookstore/Cafe:66 Gerrard Street EastMonday to Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pmSaturday &Sunday, 12:00 am to 6:00 pm(Second-hand books, specializing in ClassicLiterature, Architecture and History)599-8211SCHOOL / OFFICE SUPPLIESCurry's Art Supply:Yonge and CollegeMonday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pmSaturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm967-6666Business Depot:University and Chestnut (below Dundas)Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pmSaturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pmSunday, 11 00 am to 5:00 pm598-18632'- Nelll-Wyclk Co-operatlllOWNER'S MANUAL 97/98

PLACES OF WORSHIPSt. Michael's Cathedral (Roman Catholcr.Church and Shuter (below Dundas)Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am,12 :00 pm, 5:00 pm, 9:00 pm364-0234St. James' Cathedral (Anglcanr.Church and KingSunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,4:30pm364-7685Metropolitan United Church:Church and QueenSunday Service: 11:00 am363-0331Beth Shalom Synagogue:1445 Eglinton Avenue(across from the Eglinton West Subway stop)Services: Friday - 6:00 pm, Saturday - 10:30 am783-6103Jarvis Street Baptist Church:Gerrard and JarvisSunday Services: 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:30 pm925-3261First Evangelical Lutheran Church:Bond St. (between Dundas andGould)Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am923-5172HEALTH AND COUNSELLINGAddiction Research Foundation:595-6000Credit Counselling of Toronto:593-7434AIDS Committee of Toronto:340-2437Alcoholics Anonymous:487-5591Bay Centre for Birth Control:351-6400Gamblers Anonymous:366-7613

PLACES TO SHOPFOOD:Kensington Market (The Annex):Lots of different shops with food from aroundthe world. Great prices. Neighbourhood isearthy, the Market has a very urban quality.Location: Kensington and Baldwin (west 0/Spadina, south o/College andnorth o/Dundas).St. Lawrence Market:Dozens of vendors located under one huge rooEThe freshest food in the city. Great variety ofcheese and bread products. Closed Sunday andMonday. Location: Jarvis and Front Street West.

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES:Kensington Market (The Annex):What the neighbourhood does for food , it alsodoes for clothing. Eclectic and trendy shops. It isthe place to find that nifty silver ring or pair ofBirkenstocksT".Queen Street West:Queen Street West is where to go to be seen. Thedominant fashion colour has been, and alwayswill be black. Its the place to find your pair ofDoc Martins, or funky c1ubwear (for all thenearby clubs). CityTv is located here, and on agood Saturday the streets are lined with wannabestars. Location: Qu een Street, between Universityand Bathurst.The Fashion District / Chinatown:This is the part of town where all the clothingmanufacturers make their threads. A great bargain can be had on just about anything if you area master in the art of haggling. Location: SpadinaAvenue from College Street south to Front Street.Goodwill:Who's kidding who? This is the place to findANYTHING at rock bottom prices (they sellclothes by the pound). Terrific used furniture and agreat selection of vintage clothing. Location:Jarvis at Adelaide Street, across from GeorgeBrown College.

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