neill-wycik owner's manual from 1999-2000.pdf

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missionSTnTEmEnTnCILL =WVCIH IS ...

First Place Students Want To Uve(and their greatest disappointment ifthey cant get in!)By Contributing To The Community.Where Staff And Members GrowAnd Grow On.

LiiAitJWELcomE TO nEILL eWVCIH!

\),,,lloj\Newcomer to Neill-Wycik? First time away from home? Returned

Wycik veteran? Mature student returning to school? Graduated andworking? Whatever your situation, we are very happy you havechosen Neill-Wycik as your home. We hope you will make this place"

~ L L o ~ ~ yours by getting to know the other members in this building, byparticipating in our volunteer program and by actively voicing your opinions inMembers' meetings and forums.THIS IS A CO-OPERATIVE much different than a student residence or anapartment building. We encourage you to make your mark while you live in thiscommunity. Living co-operatively means caring about the people around you.Instead of lecturing you about the obligations of membership, we prefer toencourage you to think co-operatively. Treat others the way you wish to betreated and try to resolve situations with your fellow members by working withthem for solutions. AND above all volunteer!WHY DO WE MAKE YOU VOLUNTEER IN THIS BUILDING? Because we believewe are the springboard for your next life outside of Wycik. With regular cutbacks insocial programming we all have avested interest in helping to create that socialsafety net. Volunteering is a noble and right thing to do. When you leave Wycik,we hope you will leave it a better place and continue to contribute to the largerglobal community.PLEASE READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL. Understand what your communityoffers you and what you can offer in return .. then take abig breath, dive in headfirst and get involved - life will never be the same!

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.group of motivated Ryerson studentsup by Kathy Whalen persistentlyto create affordable student

They particularly liked theaCo-op as opposed to anormal schoolit offered students control

their environment as well as low-cost

, it was decided thatto have a high-rise co-op. In

that year, the Canadian Union ofsent Stan Adelman , as a ield worker,

to help the group find money and athe long project ahead. The first thing

was a building from whichould operate to gain some experience

capital. Ryerson offered its property

at 325 Church Street, a building slated fordemolition, to be used as a residence. Afterselecting a site, the Co-op then needed amortgage.On Christmas Eve, 1968, a $5.4 million dollarmortgage was finally approved by the CHMC.Many problems arose , but the building finallyopened and by August 15, 1970, all the spotswere filled.SO WHO ISnR .nEILL eWVCIH?Well , the building was actually named afterthree individuals: Wycik was the last name ofAurilee and Raymond Wycik, two warm heartedindividuals who ran a small cafeteria inRyerson's Kerr Hall. Wycik College sounded alot like Wycliffe College, adivinity school at theUniversity of Toronto so Kathy then suggestedadding on A.S.Neill's name. Neill was thePrincipal of Summerhill , oneof the most successfulEnglish free schools.The group admired hiswork and the principlebehind a free school'.In December 1986, work began on theMarten's Wing (aka the McGill Wing). Afterseveral delays, the Marten's Wing was openedin January 1988.In 1995, with much fanfare, Neill-Wycikcelebrated its 25th Anniversary and September2000 will mark our 30th Aniversary!

r.v1Since 1995 almost $4,000,000 in renovationshave gone into this building! This includes:washroom and kitchen upgrades, commonfurniture and carpeting to all multi-units ,appliance upgrades to Gerrard Wing multi unitsand A,Bunits; washroom upgrades to Aand Bunits; new wash ing machines, upgrades to theHanke Lounge , Billiards Room , Meeting Room ,23rd Floor Roofdeck , Lobby renovations, boilerretrofit, corridor painting and carpeting.

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adiverse and large mini-community, we need certain PRINCIPLES and GUIDELINESour world sane and happy, Please read them and strive to be agood member of the community,

u aHO;QQU:nlIR'mCIU,CB: 11:PYou must be a ull-time student to be accepted into Neill-Wycik and we try to achieve aSO-SO male tofemale ratio, Apart from these guidelines, anyone can become a Member regardless of social, political,ethnic or religious affiliation.

~ ) a e I l l O B I U ~ ~ . n T l l lMembers elect the Board of Directors atNeill-Wycik. Any rent increase or major polk.)' change must bepassed at a general meeting open to all Members. If you have a criticism, or suggestion, you canexpress it ataboard meeting, to the staff, oratageneral meeting1) n,nUU&DlNeill-Wycik doesn't take sides on the political spectrum. We win not make donations to one politicalparty nor will we become involved in political movements for change notdirecHy related to housing. Wedo, however, respect any Member's activities in these areas.'1 Rn 0 O ~ & f t I I W G E U O l 1 l n I O A l EOIiAlflln'Neill-Wycik isnot just aplace to hang your hat By bringing agroup of people together from around theworkJ, and supplying them with private and communal space, we hope to teach the art of co-operation.By offering educational facilities and seminars in current issues and by encouraging opportunities forvolunteering and for wor1


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. r ~onRD or DIRECTORS

Watson [ President]Kerri is into her second year as a board

member but now has a new title (andnew responsibilities!) as President.Kerri use to head up the Member

Relations Committee (aka MRC) and hashad experience as an RA.

Cordell [ Vice-President]member for two and ahalf years, Martin. started as a Hotel Night Auditor and has

. since been an RA, Hotel Sales Managerand most recently Bookkeeper. He is a

Data Administrator, acts as Vice -Presidentand SAC Chair and attends Ryerson part-time

Martin is a grad of Humber 'sprogram and enjoys paying his immensely

loan payments while still payinghis current studies (oh ,yeah!)

[ Corporate Secretary]A second year board member, Melanie , a

recent graduate of sociology at YorkUniversity , will gladly lend a helpinghand to any and all members. She is

also chair of the Movie Committee and isadie-hard sci-fi fan .

Hollands [ Board Member]Sarah is a new member to the board thisyear. In the Fall , she will be attendingher last year of school at the OntarioCollege of Art and Design where she

studies Printmaking and Book Arts .Sarah was also given aspecial award at last

Annual General Meeting (AGM) to recognize hereffort as avolunteer.

Dave Michaud [ Member Liaison Officer]David joined the Board after having been

elected at this year 's AGM . David hasbeen amember at Wycik for three yearsand has been laying low for the most

part. He has assisted RAs and the boardfor numerous Wycik events. You 'll never gethim to admit it in person but David is also responsible for

last year's orientation video. He is pleased to be a partof the board where he hopes to serve the members tothe best of his abilities.

Jason Levesque [Board Member]A ormer RA, he was elected to the board in

1997. Acolourful individual, Jason is THEpromoting genius of Wycik . He has anamazing ability to rally people to a cause .

His sense of humour &charming ways havemade him a avourite character in the building .

REmEmBER .. .It is the responsibility of the Board to look after yourinterests and the interests of future members. It is yourresponsibility to let your Board members know how youfeel about the building and bring up any issues thatconcern you . It is only in this way we can work togetherto make this bui lding the best.

A ITTLe AnnOUnCemenT ...At the time of printing, by

elections were to be held forvacant positions. Please refer to the

'Board Bulletin' board located in the lobby by thephones for new board members.

~ .nw BVeLnWS. WHnT DO THEV mEnn TO VOU.THE mEmBER?Neill-Wycik is a mini-city of 780 PEOPLE living inone environment complete with our own communitysecurity, maintenance crew, recreational facilities,board of directors, and our very own By-laws toensure peace reigns throughout the building.As a good member of Neill-Wycik, t is important foryou to FAMIUARIZE YOURSELF with the policiesand by-laws. Remember that the by-laws wereproposed, argued, voted and passed by you, theMember! When you sign that Occupancy Agreementyou have agreed to abide by these simple rules ofcourtesy and behaviour. If you want more detail, fullcopies of the by-laws are available in the office or youcan ask your Residence Assistant.There are CONSEQUENCES if you fail to abide bythe by-laws, but we sincerely hope you willnever have to get familiar with them .

FOR MINOR BY-LAW BREACHES[ ego noise complaints, incomplete work hours I1] Meet with Residence Assistant or ComSecurity Representative to resolve situation.2] Meet or receive letter from Residence Life Ma3] Appear before the Member Relations Comm

committee of members who live in the builddecide on sanctions). They may decide to aswork hours, issue letters of apology, revoprivileges to use the facilities, upgrade toroom, or attend aBoard Meeting for possible eFOR MAJOR BY-LAW BREACHES[ ego pulling a ire alarm, drug use, theft, harassment I

1] Required to meet with Residence Life Madiscuss the situation.

2] Appear before the Board where pconsequences are: community service hournon-renewal in the co-operative and/ ortrespass notices.

3] For serious situations, the police may be calle

n ummnRV or THE mOST IffiPORTnnT BVeLnws: Please give your two hours to the

Member ContrIbution Program -it benefits everyone! Neill-Wycikpromotes adrug

free, responsible environment. Keep your pets clean and quiet

and remember pets cannot liveIn multi-units, here's much moreto this, so ask from yourResidence Assistantor the office.

Attend the Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM) and participate Inelecting your board of directors.

Please have fun while you livehere, but remember that prankssuch as tampering with firesafety equipment and alarms orthrowing things out windows willaffect your residency.

Please do not let strangers intothe building when you enter,try to look out for yourneighbours and remember, youare responsible for the actions ofyour guests.

Please remember to pay yourrent on time.

Please treat aH members, gueand staff with courtesy andrespect. Harassment, threatsassaults or impeding on the qenjoyment ofother membersenvironment are not tolerated Please respect the property oNeill-Wycikand members anreport any damage or Vanda Please keep your

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-/\11nGREEmEnT OUERUIEW [WHnT DOES THnT LEnSE snv nnvwnvn

an occupancy agreement. A opy of the occupancy agreement is available at the Frontin the 22nd floor office but here are the 'HOT HIGHLIGHTS'. You should acquaint yourself with the

and the by-laws as these two items govern the way you must conduct yourself.and further information must be taken from the actual occupancy agreement.

planning to move before theiragreement expires must give two months

first of the month) and sign aNoticeVacate. There is a $50.00 administration fee for

occupancy agreementMembers must get permission of the Co-operative

or decorate unit.Members must keep their unit clean and not allow

to accumUlate. Members must clean theirBEFORE terminating their occupancy.

Members agree to pay for repair and maintenancehis/her unit and fixtures if repairs are needed

of damage caused by the Member, theguests or friends.

agree to report all damage to Co-op

The Co-op has the right to enter units in case ofper Bylaws, for exterminators, room

maintenance repairs, alterations, decorationsshow unit to new Members.

Members should purchase fire/extendedcoverage to cover his/her own goods and

coverage only covers theand equipment of Neill-Wycik.

Members agree to promote principles of the Coand to abide by its Charter, Bylaws, Rules,

and Decisions adopted by theIts Committees. This Includes thefamily, visitors etc.

9] It is the Member's responsibility to determine thepolicies relevant to his conduct, ignorance is not asufficient excuse for abreach of conduct.10] Members who are in default of the occupancyagreement or his/her duties under the Charter orBylaws may have Membership terminated byresolution passed by the Board of Directors. TheMember will receive 10 days notice of the meeting ofthe Board at which the resolution will be considered.The Member may appear to make submissions ontheir behalf. Termination will occur on the datespecified by Board of Directors in its Resolution, butthe date will not be less than 10 days after thehearing. Further details are available on theoccupancy agreement.11] The Co-operative is not liable for damage toproperty entrusted to employees of the Co-op or lossof any property by theft or otherwise. The Cooperative is not liable for injury or damage to personsor property resulting from any substance which mayleak from the building.12] The Co-operative is governed by the Co-opCorporations Act, NOT the Landlord and Tenant Act.13] The waiver form within the agreement absolvesNeill-Wycik of any responsibility while Members useany of the SAC facilities or common areas or attendany events.

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i - ; \ -WHnT EUERV GOOD mEmBER nEEDS TO HnOW nBOUT HOUSinG 0 REnT

~ Q] AM I A ERM PAYER?A] If you have been assigned a multi-unit

(four or more people in the unit), you MUSTpay by the four month term (ie.September to

December; January to March and April wouldbe your last month which is kept on account) .

Q] HOW DO I GO ABOUT GEmNG MONTHLY PAYMENT STATUS?A] Only Members who can prove they have at least 20hours of regular employment per week, or Members whoseparents' pay the Co-op directly can usually be grantedmonthly status. You must complete a request form in theoffice and get approval.Q] WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW IF IWISH TO PAY MONTHLY?A] If you are in an ABor Kunit,OR have been given approvalas amonthly payer by our Bookkeeper, hen you MUST submitpostdated cheques on the first day you sign your lease.Cheques are cashed promptly on the 1st of every month .Q] WHAT IF THERE IS ADELAY IN GEmNG MY OSAP?A] You must immediately contact our Bookkeeper and bringa copy of your 'Student Information Document' in order toget an extension. There is no extension for your first month

or maintenance depOSit, this must be received becan move into the building. If you do not get yourfollowing month ,you must notify the Bookkeeper anamonthly basis until your OSAP is received .Q] WHAT IF I CAN'T PAY BY THE FIRST OF EVERY MONA] REMEMBER that if you are having financial difficyour responsibility to ask the Bookkeeper for an(NOTE: Extensions are only granted occasionally) b1 t of every month , otherwise you will be in arrecheque has been cashed and it comes backsufficient funds), you will have to pay the administration fee and your monthly status may beQ] WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IAM IN ARREARS?A] Anumber of things will happen, there are a nsuccessive penalties for each time you are latebelow) . You may have to appear before the Directors for eviction, and your outstanding accounto Collections , which means that you will not beobtain loans ,get acredit card or pass future creditis very serious , so PLEASE make sure you fuobligations to the Co-op on time.

LnTE REnT pnvmEnT nRREnRS PEnnUIES rOR mEmBERS In ..... m-IIIS . . . , BilKIn., OR AU._IN IlES

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Wing Apartmentunfurnished - 40 available]

TWOepERson unITs nnD npnRTmEnTSHOW DO I APPLY FOR AB' UNIT?These units do become available occasionally. If onecomes up , he Housing Coordinator will post them onthe Laundry Room door on the 22nd floor and downin the lobby by the elevators. Because there are onlytwo people in a Bunit, he person who is remainingin the other half is allowed to interview people fortheir next potential roommate . The HousingCoordinator will give you the phone number anddetails on how to set this up with that person.REMEMBER, only members in good standing areallowed to move to another unit in the building.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR ANAPARTMENT 'A' UNIT OR BACHELOR 'K' UNIT?Put your name on the waiting list. These do notcome up that often and are allocated based on firstcome, first served, AND couples in the building getpriority, The wait list is in the office upstairs, AGAIN,only members in good standing are allowed to applyfor these units.

KUnifMcGill Wing Bachelor Apartment[ unfurnished - 8 available]

I . -~ ..mULTleUnlTS BLUEPRinTSPictured on these two pages are layouts of the many different Unit styles in Neill-Wycik. If yinterested in moving from your present unit, drop by the office and speak with the Housing Co-orThe availability of each Unit varies from month to month.

C/D Unit5 or 6 person McGill Wing[ furnished]

SUn,t5 or 6 person Gerrard Wing[ furnished]

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is a committee of the Board of Directors. Martin Cordell [SAC Chair]purpose is to ensure YOU , the member,

while living here at Wycik. We havenew logo that will be used for all memos and

on our behalf to all of you.

ITV rUnDSmonth $6.00 of your rent creates our annual$47,000 TO FUND facilities , events and

committees around the building. There areand social events. Get the most of your

- GET INVOLVED!

Martin has worked as an RA, Hotel Sales Manager andBookkeeper. The Chair'sPosition is filled by the Vice-Presidentof the Board. He is responsible or chairing all SAC meetings,ensuring the policies and procedures of SAC are followed and isthe liaison to the Board.Cory Swick [Administrator]Cory has served on the Board as well as helped out at socialevents and with the management of the Steamer. TheAdministrator is responsible for taking minutes at the meetings,posting the agenda &managing the finances of the committee.Clinton Samuel [Facilities Co-ordinator]Clinton has worked on SAC since Summer 1998. Clinton alsocurrerrtly sits on the Member Relations Committee. The FacilitatorE E inG Coordinator is the SAC liaison for the Facility Managers. He

ds m eti ng EVERY 1ST AN D 3R D ensures that the facilities are maintained & perational at all times.OF EACH MONTH and posts agendas Melissa Jenkins [Communications Co-ordinator]

bulletin boards by the elevators on your floor. Melissa has been an RA and has participated in anumber ofto get on the agenda, eave anote at the SAC events .The Communications Co-ordinator is the SAC

the 'SAC Administrator' and he/she liaison with the Members and is also in charge of SAC'syou or talk to your RA. SAC has man ~ e w s l e t t e r submission. She is also the liaison between SA C andy its approved dubs and committees

for you to get your MCP hours! .OU CAn HELP!

NEEDS PEOPLE TO HELP. Youby joining the Events Committee to plan

or to assist in the managing of aor running new or existing Clubs or Committees.

an idea for an event, a club, and/or a newbring a Funding Proposal or Club Application toa egularly scheduled meeting (remember to ask

on the agenda). These forms are availableFront Desk. To assist SAC drop anote in our

at the Front desk or phone the SAC extensionand leave your name ,unIT #and phone number.

Russ Johnston [ Events Co-ordinator ]Russ is credited with some of the best major social events of lastyear AND this year! The Events Co-ordinator ensures events andactivities take place at NW year round. Russ is also responsiblefor driving the Events Committee.

sncAnD ITS rnCILlTlE SWycik has some GREAT facilities ,and members arewelcome to use all of them! BUT before you do, youMUST get aNW photo 10 Card and sign your lease.The lease includes ageneral waiver form for us ing thefacilities. You can obtain your photo 10 when youmove into the building. On September 1 t and 2ndphoto 10 will be taken place in the NW Cafeteria. Ifyou miss these dates, you can always come up to theoffice between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to get one .

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Fully equipped with universal gym, free weights, l ife- Tools and equipment to build anything ycycles, stairclimber and exercise mats and a new imagination desires. Remember to dean upElliptical cross trainer. yourself.GAIBISPIBIS.... b ] 1V1VCR CMIS [ hJ ]Sign out anumber of different board games through Members may use this for their common areas othe front desk. You can also get baseball gear, voIley- holding amovie night in a ounge. There is anewballs,basketballs, tennis and badminton racquets. for members. Three hour time limit .BIUIIIIS.. b ] mAEI... N...... b ][0 ]Sign out this popular facility at the front desk and located on the basement level, the Steamer Roocatch up with your pool and table soccer skills. It has available for parties and functions for members.it's own darts and stereo. equipped with a cassette/cd stereo system, a v

projection lV screen,aVCR and lighting system.PIIJII.. IIASBIIIIIJ. . . . th ][ 0 ]Equipped for processing black and white film. Rim --. . . FUIIIR.:al_ [ hprocessing room, photo mount machine and Jobo Meeting tables, chairs, erasable board , uprocessor. Please supply your own film & hemicals. for studying and committee meetings...... _RD rG I I . _ [ th ][O]Industrial sewing machines,a udy,serger and iron. LEEII[ ] Facility needs to be signed out at the front d1V1VCR CMIS [ h ] [ 0 ] Facility requ ires special orientation. The faMembers may use this for their common areas or for managers post orientation dates and times througholdng amovie nght in a ounge. There is anew lV bulding or call SAC's extension #6006 requestinfor members. Three hour time limit . orientation.


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THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES ARE 'OPEN AREAS' AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE!PHONES PHOTOCOPIER

floors and Lobby Levels. Located in the cafeteria Only 5e per copy .MACIIIIES COMPInER LII- 22IDR.a [ (b ][ 0 ]

ll find several vending machines throughout the The Lab is located on the 22nd Floor, access throughthe cafeteria, 2nd floor, 4th, 5th, 9th, 15th, the Hanke lounge. Six computers and a printer.20th floors and Hanke Lounge. Facilityof the Board.

.....in the basement, the Sauna is equipped with Located on the 5th and 23rd floor roofdecks.room and two showers. Hours are posted Gaspowered .

door. Door code is 15-4. ......aRY_located on the 4th floor McGill Wing and the 22ndoff from the 22nd floor laundry room. floor. Door code is 1-2-5.

comfortable couches......on the 22nd floor, the Hanke Is furnished

comfortable couches for casual conversation, .....air-conditioning, and not to mention, has anview of Lake Ontario. Door code is 1-2-5.

are located on the 4th, 5th and 23rdClosed at midnight

[ ltD ] Facility needs to be signed out at the front desk.[ 0 ] Facility requires special orientation. The facilitymanagers post orientation dates and times through the.building or call SAC's extension #16006 ' equesting anorientation.

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OUR TERm !Carl Brown [Maintenance Manager]

Carl (no relation to Charlie Brown) is in hissecond year of his demanding role asMaintenance Manager. He oversees thephYSical plant and has brought this

building up to a new standard ofcleanliness and repair. Together with hisamazing team , they manage to make this bu ilding look

like regular people live here!Matthew Wilson [Residence Life Manager]

Matt ove rsees that handsome team of RAsto ensure they bui ld up Wycik Spirit andget you to volunteer happily. Matt alsogets to work with that other handsome

team of Security staff to make sure youfeel safe in your home. The "jock" on the

management team - Matt is a regular on the N-WRowing Crew.Christine Gallagher [Systems &Supports Manager]

Christine has handled every role from AlPto Bookkeeper to SAC Chair to Managerof Systems and Support Services .A real whiz at phones and trouble-

shooting , Bell Canada has started to callher for problem solving . Christine also

manages to oversee the Member Services Reps at thefront desk.Michelle Walker [Hotel Manager]

Michelle is the youngest of hotel managersin Toronto but is a ormidable competitorin the industry. It is not every hotel thatis given the distinction of being branded

"The Best Hotel Value in Toronto ", byFodor 's Hotel Guide . During the summer she

runs acrackerjack hotel and during the school year, sheis busy drumming up new business , working on newmarketing initiatives and planning for the next year.

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Noella Comelis [Hotel Sales Manager]~ N o e l l a has had a reincarnation froma member and Board member to, full-time addition to the Hotel as . Manager! Noella had left the buildiawhile and turned her talents to thesector but found that she missed us tand made the right decision to return! And we are

glad to have her. She works hard all year withshows, schmooze fests and tour operators to bringthose groups!Stacey Duggan [Bookkeeper]@his barely 5.0 ' tall , ball of enerotherwise known as Stacey! She~ . " . . one who is in charge of collecting, Once upon a time " . Stacey helposition of A PClerk and was a

former Board Member.Colleen Durland [Housing Co-ordinator]

Colleen is the magician of the officerents the co-op 's rooms , mainwaiting lists and handles all hoinquiries. If you want the straight

on any aspect of housing , re -apptransferring ,etc , alk to Colleen. It's als

to just drop by Colleen 's office to get an extra dooxygen from her tropical greenhouse!Turker Guney [Accountant]

Aveteran to the build ing ,Turker looksall of the Co-op 's financial maYou will find him pouring over nuand statistics to ensure Wycik 's in

health. He 's apretty cool guy anplay one mean game of pool!

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Melanie assists Colleen with all housinginquiries and is the first welcoming faceto the office upstairs . The formerSecurity Supervisor, Mel can also do a

mean head-lock, but tries not to do thatanymore in her new role .

Cohen [ Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk ]onpaysalithemountainSOfbiliSittakesto make sure Neill-Wycik runs properly.

(lB During the summer he pulls doubleduty, paying the bills for the hotel and

doing the hotel banking. Our newestmember of staff!

Ann Simpson [ Mailroom Clerk]K e r r i has taken over the role of mail room

sorter this year and has managed towork in that hot, ittle room all summer.Through snow, sleet and hail, Kerri will

always deliver your mail . .

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e TIllE mnlnTEnnnCE STnrrWall [ Maintenance Worker]

The man with the "HOG" - Larry is a diehard biker and maintenance man . AMr.Fix-It , he specializes in keys , ocks andelectrical repairs . A true veteran of

Wycik, Larry has been with us for overten years. (He also has the nicest hair) .

Vladimir Badanjak [PaintlPlastermlingSpecialist]If you ever wonder who is frantically

painting your unit, Vlado is the man . Heis in charge of all of the painting ,plastering, tiling and anything else that

needs to be done. He can paint a oomin less time than it takes the average

member to clean it - a eal whirlwind!Chris Alivantov [ Maintenance Worker]

Chris oversees the janitorial requirementsof the building and oversees the workhours for members who wish toparticipate in the volunteer program

through maintenance tasks. He alsoassigns penalty hours to those who may

breach aby-law and can always find a ob which fits thebreach! Chris has also got a way with our internationalstudents and can speak several languages including:French ,Spanish, Bulgarian ,Macedonian,AND Italian!Rick Bonner [ Plumber]

If your toilet is overflowing, or anotherplumbing concern arises, Rick is alwayswilling to come to your rescue . Rickhas a solid background in boilers andhigh rise maintenance and has proven to

be a valuable addition this past year to ourmaintenance team. An unassuming fellow, he is the kingof the "snake " and has amusing stories about itemsblocking our plumbing systems.

AND LET'S lOT FORGET 1. the part-timemaintenance staff without whom the buildingcould not function! They are:'Sly' Sylvain St-Pierre; Emma 'maintenan.cechick' Davis, Sean 'where's the free food'Kloosterman, and Daryl 'calm and cool' Speers.

THE RESIDEnCE nSSISTnnTSPROGRnm nnD THE V2HRn

TOTALLY BUG-FREE ANDREADY FOR THE MILLENIUM!The Residence Assistants Team(AKA RAs) are your guides to an

informed and enjoyable life in theco-operative. They are familiar with the

day-to-day operations of the building, your needsas amember, and Toronto life in general. The roleof the RAs is to help make the co-op anenvironment you can call home and which isconducive to your lifestyle and learningendeavours.WHO'S mv Rn?This year's team of RAs are a highly dedicatedgroup with extensive skills and training. RAs aremembers just like you, who have enjoyed livinghere and now wish to put something back into thesystem. Floor assignments and units may changeby September 1 t, so please refer to theNEILL-WYCIK DIRECTORY IN THE LOBBY for an upto-date listing.Rn on DUTVEVERY NIGHT FROM 7PM TO 9PM an RA will beat the front desk to assist members with questionsand information. Ask your RA or the RA on-dutyabout special events, move-in/out procedures,inspections, survival tips, lease and By-lawinformation, and referrals.

~ ...THE mnln RESPOnSIBilITIESor THE Rns nRE :

To FACLITATE the Member Contributioprogram [MCP] by getting you involvedvolunteering.

To WELCOME and ORIENT members to thbuilding.

To be available to you and to LEND an ear adirect you to places that can help. To ACI as an information source. To PROMOTE comriIUnity spirit and floor unwithin the buildlng.., To be .AUlllwUnItconflicts or to hecreate cleaning ~ To . I A I I Z E ~ , I 't ~ v e n t s and membcontribution o ~ .

~ , L , , ~ , ~ i ' Y : f t ; 0 ~ ~ In areas.relevanta human relatlon

THE V2HRn LInE UP IS ...Malinda Rolph [ unit t.b.a. ]

mutuat respect.

Mali is an eager and enthusiastic joism student at Ryerson going intthird year. Hailing from TottenOntario - Mali is ready to make

Wycik experience the best ever!

Dina Sassi [ unit 3L ]Astreet savvy hipster straight outta S

Dino fights for democracy, usticehygiene on the 3rd floor. A elegraduate, he hopes that watching

hours aday can become a ulfilling c


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-r lll \Irwin [ 3b4b ]

This Mssissauga native and debatingaficionado is currently studying atRyerson. A member of the co-op foralmost two years now, Mke will be

minding the third floor this year. Keepyour eye open for his plans to publish the 3rd

starting in the fall !aSmail [5a2 ]

Recently graduated from George Brown 'sCulinary Management program, Shawnahas lived here at Wycik for 2 years . Aswell as being an RA , during this past

summer she managed the cafeteria. Shealso works at the Air Canada Centre feeding

Raptor and Leaf fans.Snelgrove [6b4a ]

Cruel, anal retentive, cold hearted , andwithdrawn - thank goodness thesewords have nothing to do with this RA.Actually, this spunky Montreal native is

known for her sense of humour, designflair, and social rapport. Don 't be astranger.

company and we promise . .she won 't bite![7a2 ]

Members of the 7th floor are in for agroovy time with Catherine as the RA forthe second year in a row! A un-lovingjournalism student, Catherine is to make

this year an entertaining one!Deconinck [7h5 ]

Connie is a arm girl who hails from Delhi ,Ontario. She 's ready with homemadecookies to provide asugar fix to those inneed. Connie is an accounting student

and enjoys all activities at Wycik. So juststop by and she is bound to have a groovy

an exciting floor event.

Corin Warden [9k ]"You like me ! You really like me! "

Corin is thrilled to be back again as RAof the 9th floor. During the day, he 'smaking French ve rbs come alive with

grade nine students, but by night he 's ullof ideas to make Wycik come alive.

Marie Darmanin [9b5b ]Marie is in her second year at Ryerson in

their Hospitality and Tourism Program .Known as Sweet Marie around Wycik,this little Taurus loves saying Hello!

Knock on her door anytime , ust watchout for the cat!

Ryan Turnbull [ 10d5 ]Awell-informed and enthusiastic member

of the co-operative , Ryan will bring hisspark to the 10th floor this year. Theking of poster making (and the

occasional joke), this 3rd year GraphicDesign student at George Brown , is ready

and willing to make his mark.Colleen Gainham [ 11 e4 ]

Colleen is a new member of the RA team .Entering her 3rd at Ryerson in EarlyChildhood Education , she is lookingforward to having another great year at

Wycik and the opportunity to meet you.Catherine Perrault [ 12d2 ]

Cat is in her 2nd year at George BrownCollege, Human Services CounsellorProgram. This animal-lover (Cat-herine .hmmm.. coincidence?) also enjoys

meeting new people . September '99marks Cat 's debut as an RA and she is

looking forward to meeting all of her new members.

Amy Morin [13f2 ]Entering into her third year studying

Architecture at Ryerson ,Amy likes to trynew things and is looking forward to thenew experiences awaiting as an RA at

Neill-Wycik this fall.Hamzat Braimo [ 15d3 ]

This 15th floor RA is a third year(f) rchitecture student at Ryerson . He hailsfrom Nigeria . When he 's not in thestudio , he 's out playing soccer, dancing. salsa , or just around chatting withfriends.

Alison Morris [16e2 ]A veteran member of the team , Alison

enjoyed her last year as an RA and willbe returning once again to the 16thfloor. Rumour has it that Alison is one of

the best swing dancers this side of theAtlantic, not to mention an excellent rower

doing us all proud on the N-W Summer Crew .Dave Lambert [ 17d3 ]

Dave is a rookie to this year 's RA team.Dave loves virtually any sport and iscurrently entering his third year atCentennial College studying Advertising .

He especially enjoys putting subliminaladvertising messages in whatever he

writes .. hungry yet?

raA III \Michelle Hernandez [18b6b]

This 18th floor diva of fame , fashion ,finesse is entering her second year aRA. This media relations guru is eto meet with you . Watch for fabu

parties and N-W 's own memnewsletter organized by Michelle.

Lucy Johnson [19b6b ]Lucy is entering her 2nd yeaRadio and Television Arts ProgramRyerson. A an of good music, snboard ing , and action adven

computer games, Lucy 's domain withe 19th floor this year. The 19th floor ro

Anne Bock [ 22f5 ]Born in Germany, and raised in Haze

British Columbia , Anne enjoys amother things fashion design, horse-sjumping , snowboarding and party

An RA since May 1999, Anne 's dowill be the 21 st and 22nd floors this fall.


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. ~ .HOURS PER monTH ...onLV OJ or VOUR TimE!

We ask everyone to contribute 2 HOURSA MONTH to develop communityspirit, to assist others in need, or todonate your skills and time to make

Neill-Wycik the first place students wantWe believe volunteering here will encourage

HOW TO COnTRIBUTE...1] Each month your RA will visit to find out how you

would like to contribute your time . You can signup for a variety of activities and events, join acommittee, or do an independent project.

2] On the chosen date, show up for your task orcommittee work, and do agreat job!

continue to contribute to your next community. 3] The RAs will be entering your contribution into theyear, over $2,500 was raised for local charities,

of baked goods were prepared for thebuilding was kept clean, roofdeck

flourished, and countless events andwere made possible as a result of your

contributions.BANK YOUR HOURS if you have an idea

contribution that will take longer than 2 hours to

database, and will keep track of your monthlycontributions.

Your creative ideas and personal interests can beused to tailor fit your contribution each month. If youhave a suggestion just talk to your RA. The onlyrequirement is that it must benefit the co-op or theexternal community which helps us to build abetterrelationship with our community.

implement, then you can bank your See your RA for more details. Your experience atand have them credited for future months. Wycik is as good as you make it, so get involved!

n IST or POTEnTlnL conTRIBUTIOns:Join a club CJ committee and help make events Help organize or participate In a ood or clothingforGChers. Examples Include: he Social drive for a ocal charity.

k t I v I l t ~ ::.:u-' r Events. Vol_tor . m . . . t t Y " " , c e

nw communlTv SEUR ITVNeill-Wycik 's Community Security

consists of approximately tenCommunity Security Representatives(CSRs) and Member Service

Representatives (MSRs). The CSRsand MSRs are extensively trained Wycik

members who provide front desk and securityservices including administering first aide andhandling emergency situations. Because theMSRs are at the front desk from 7:00am to7:00pm their focus is more on front desk servicesand handling business calls with the CSRsfocusing more on building safety during eveningshifts when incidents tend to happen .The team is COMMUNITY MINDED in itsapproach and they try to build close ties with themembers to monitor the bu ilding for potentialsafety or security problems. When the CSR/MSRapproaches you with any requests or questions,they are trying to ensure that the rights of allmembers are being observed , so please assistthem in every way possible.nCCESSIBILITVSecurity is accessible 24 HOURS A DAY at977-2322,or if you have aNeill-Wycik phone , justpress the "Security " button. If you have anemergency, a complaint , or a question , callanytime and the person on-duty will be happy toassist you.NOTE: FOR LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS,PLEASE CALL g.1-1 FIRST.

i . ; . '\TJP.SIf you have noticed an incident and don 't wishbe identified , call TIPS extension 8477 to repanything unusual. We will follow up .SURUEIL LnnCEOur staff monitor all entrances , parking lotroofdeck areas through Closed Circuit TV. Talso monitor the elevators, respond to fire alarnoise, harassment, vandalism and other secuissues. NOTE: Please read this manual for a breview of the by-laws as they will be enforcthem.REmEmBER .. .We are VERY lucky to have so many gmembers who never cause any problems ,there are always a few who decide to pushlimits. REMEMBER, ignorance is not an excusthe building , educate yourself , talk to yResidence Assistant and if you didn 't get toorientation session on the by-laws, get a copthem from your Residence Assistant.

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-;-\111 1REmnlnDERS nBOUT SEeURITV In THE BUILDinG:

BUILDING GUESTSDuring the school year, the You are RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR GUESTS, soENTRANCE DOORS ARE LOCKED, make sure you know who you are letting into your

please use your key and don't let unit, especially if you share amulti-unit. You haveanyone in who isn't a member. The front the right to make a complaint if your unitmate is

staff on duty will always ask you for your 10 allowing a friend to stay overnight in your unitthey know who you are. All Guests without your permission and NO GUEST may staysign in at the front desk. more than 10 aggregate nights in amulti-unit.

LOCK YOURSELF OUT of your unit there is aof $5.00 that must be paid immediately. If

YOUR KEY and are in amulti-unit you willpay for the charge to replace all locks

multi-unit. This could cost up to $100.00.

THE LInEUP or VOUR eSRS :

NOISE/PARTYINGMembers have THE RIGHT TO QUIET enjoyment oftheir environment. If a member complains ofexcessive noise, security will come up to addressthe issue with you. Your co-operation is muchappreCiated.

mSRS L l n E ~ U P WILL BE nnnOUneED In THE rnLL]@;: i[]DlJllIllB[Joline Bell] [Mark Labine] [Megan Tallon]

[Adam Becker] [ James Smith]

. ~ "WHnT enn VOU GET nT THE rROnT DESH?

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK:MAlmNANCEASSISTANCE MAIL AND PARCEL PICK. ..Wou need something done to your unit, tell the desk . Mailboxes are past the elevators but IT you receive astaff who will enter in amaintenance request on the large parcel you will get anotice and can pick it updatabase for you. right here.LOCKOUTS CLEANIM SUPPUESWou are locked out of your unit, we can open the Wou need new cleansers,lightbulbs or just needdoor for you but there is a$5.00 charge (this is to try avacuum, make a rip to the front desk and signto get members to remember their keys). out. Its as easy as thatFAX SERVICE FACIJIlES(416) 204-6712 you can receive faxes and Any SAC facility, games or sports equipment can bsend faxes. (Note: There is a harge). sign outhere.PHOTOCOPYIIGLocated in the cafeteria - only 5cents a opy!MESSAGE CENTRE FOR ALL ADMINISTAFF/CLUBSICOMMmEESIBOARDFeel free to leave messages here for pick up for ANYof these people.CHANGENeed change .. for laundry? ... photocopies?Whatever the need, we've gotchange.

SAC IIIFORItA1'IONIUPDATESGet information here or sign up for events.


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- , ; ~HnUE nDOPTED VOUR mOTHER 'S ULES :

YOUR ROOMYOU MAKE AMESS, CLEAN IT UP! Upon move-out , you will also be required to fill in aMOVE-OUT INSPEcnON FORM. Once the formhat's the jist of what you have to is filled out, please hand it into the front desk.

remember while you live here. Maintenance Will arrange to Inspect your unit.- If you live in a shared unit, you If there are any discrepancies between the

have to EQUALLY SHARE the move-in and move-out forms, you will be chargedof keeping your unit clean and

free. If you fail to do so , we have toyou, which we really don't like to do . Thereannual inspections performed every term

multi-units to make sure you are keepingunit clean. Your Residence Assistant will also

know on a regular basis if your unit isout of hand , but hopefully you will find it in

to keep it clean.The average cost to clean a unit is

by a contract cleaning company and wecharged members in the past. This is shared

amongst all members, unless you reportAssistant that your unitmates

to share the cleaning.SUPPLlESJ

a clean building so we supplyyou need! You can get garbage bags ,

, lightbulbs, rubber gloves, vacuums andfront desk. What could be easier?inSPECTIOn rORm

member, you are responsible for filling in yourFORM. Please complete

15 days after move-in. This form may berecourse in any damage deposit dispute.

it into the front desk.

according to the damage.HEVSYou will have to pay $10.00 for a SPARE KEY.ANY KEY NOT RETURNED to us at move-out willcost $10.00 except for parking keys which are$25.00. LOST KEYS to amulti-unit may cost moreas we will have to charge for changing all thelocks in the unit.PLEnSE nOTE THnT...

OILY USE putty supplied by maintenance toput up posters, tape will remove paint

DO lIT DRI.L.. or additional shelving,and do not paint your unit - put in a equest todo so and maintenance will assist you.

AND remember there IS ST8RA&E SPACEin Neill-Wycik, so you cannot bring your ownfurniture for multi-units,

on E or THE UniQUE THinGS nBOUT WVCIHIS THnT WE COnUERT n p P R O ~ l m n T E L V HnLrOUR unITs inTO n OTEL EUERV SUmmER!

Yep - a regular hotel with visitorsfrom all OVER THE WORLD. Manystudents leave Wycik in the summerwhen school is over which leavesus a partially empty building. Whatcould have resulted in an enormousfinancial problem for Wycik (westill have to pay our mortgage, our

" utilities, property taxes and otheroperating costs) we insteadoperate aprofitable summer hotel.

EmPLovmEnT OPPORTUnITIESThe hotel has also benefited members byproviding SUMMER EMPLOYMENT to over 35people in housekeeping, front desk and thecafeteria . Also during May and June, when wehave hotel vacancies, we are able to paint, patchand fix up the units that may have experienceddamage through the school year thus limitingdisruption to members.THE WORD IS GETTinG OUT!The hotel has grown and become morewell-known throughout the world. WE AREPUBLISHED in the famous "Let's Go" guides ,Lonely Planets Travel Books, Frommer's, Fodor's,the CM handbooks,Metro Toronto Convention andVisitor's Association maps and brochures, etc. Thisadvertising has increased the public's knowledgeof Nei"-Wycik and has often been the reason wehave attracted new members to Nei"-Wycik duringthe school year.

1-/\11HOTEL STnTlSTlCS:

Ove r " isitorsa ear. A1most1.""" ' in lateJuly and August The hotel has increased its contribution

to Wycik every year for the past &YEARS. Our hotel web-siteA1TIIACTS over thousandof on-line visitors from allover the world. We have been given the distinction of being

the 'lEST1mB. VALUE .11ROIn1I' fromthe famous Frommer's Guide.

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n E I L L ~ W V C I H TELEPHonE SVSEm [nWTEL]Neill-Wycik installed a building wide More information will be forthcoming in the move-

phone system two years ago to in packages or when you move into the building .provide aLOWER COST alternative Not only do you get great rates , but the

to our members and to find alternate commission goes back to our building!of revenues so that more money could be

into the Co-op for future renovationsupgrades. Rather than make Ma Bell wealthy,contribute that money towards the co-op!

DO VOU GETonLV 520/ monTH:A lEE phone setYour OWla.ECT phone number(no switchboard)v . ..CALL__.... AL1.118Automated WAIE-. calls. . .. . , . or immediate access tosecurity, events, and Information

BEnErlTSsame above service, Bell Canada charges

$35.00. In addition, NWTEL has the addedthat if you move around the building there

added cost, we will transfer your phone forBell charges a moving fee of $55.00. Your

be hooked up within hours ratherdays . We also offer a very competitive long

plan with our chosen carrier.

SIGinG UP nnD SERUICETo SIGN-UP you can fill out the pre-registrationform you received in our move-in package or visitthe Phone Office in Neill-Wycik located on the22nd floor. Office hours are posted on their door.We have a phone rep on site who can help youwith any billing or service questions. The NWTELphone office number is 3011.

1. ' / \" -\n E I L L ~ W V C I H HnS n URSnRV PROGRnm!THE NEILL-WYCIK BURSARY is an award a ull course load, and you must have aminimbased on financial need , without undue emphasiS cumulative GPA of 2.0.on a student's academic standing. There will befour bursaries of $500.00 each per school yearavailable to members in financial need. Twobursaries will be given in the fall , and theremaining two will be given out in the winter.SOURCE or BURsnRV runDSMoney for the Bursary Program has beengenerously donated from two sources: $1000.00per year will come from the Board of Director'sbudget and the other $1000.00 per year will beprovided by Coca-Cola Ltd .DISBURSEmEnTThe applications for fall Bursaries will be availablestarting the first week of September and accepteduntil September 30, 1998. Two Bursaries will beawarded by mid-November. Applications forwinter Bursaries will be available sometime inDecember and will be accepted until January 15,2000. Two Bursaries will be awarded sometime inlate February or early March.ELiGIBILITVTO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY for a Neill-WycikBursary, you must be a member in good standingand you must have lived at Neill-Wycik for aminimum of 4 months at the time of application.Returning members who lived here for aminimumof 4months last school year are also eligible. Youmust be an undergraduate or teacher's collegestudent who is currently enrolled in at least 51 %of

Because graduate students can pursue altersources of funding, the Bursary will not befor them. The major consideration of the BuCommittee will be financial need, but contributions to the Neill-Wycik communityand above minimal Member Contribution Prorequirements will also be an important factor.

For more information on the NEILL-WYCBURSARY program, please feel free to inquirethe Co-op Office on the 22nd floor.

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Security-2322 or hit the securityif you have a NW phone.

or 9-911 if you have a NW. Please call here first if itife-threatening emergency!Women's Hotline

Centreor 486-1456

Information Centre

HospitalSt. West and University

Hospitaland Bay

Medical Clinicand Gerrard Street East

ClinicToronto

and Edward

Pet ClinicStreet East and Ontario

HEnUH 0 COUnSELLinGAddiction Research Foundation595-6000Credit Counselling of Toronto593-7434AIDS Committee of Toronto340-2437Alcoholics Anonymous487 -5591Bay Centre for Birth Control351-6400Gamblers Anonymous366-7613PHnRmnCIESShoppers' DrugMartCorner near Yonge and CollegePharma PlusCorner near Wellesley andChurch StreetsTRnnSPORTnTlOnTIC Toronto TransitCommissionClosest subway stop are:College and Dundas Stations393-INFOVia Rail/GO TrainUnion Station: Front and Bay Sts.Via: 1-800-835-3037GOTrain : 869-3200Bus TerminalBay and Dundas Street West393-7911TaxiBeck: 449-6911Diamond: 366-6868Co-op: 364-8161

onnH mnCHInESCIBC MachineBeckers' next door or atChurch and Carlton StreetsRoyal Bank MachineJarvis Market (right at thecorner of Gerrard and Jarvis)Toronto Dominion MachineRight at the corner of Churchand Wellesley StreetsSUPERmnRHETSDominionsJust one block south of us onMutual SreetLoblawsQueen's Quay MarketJarvis and Lakeshore Blvd.593-7434No FrillsLocated on Parliament Street1 block north of Gerrard St. EastPOST OrrlCEAt Yonge and Edward Streetsuust above Dundas) or in theCollege Park Stores at Collegeand Yonge near the subwayentrance.

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