The Willowdale Community Leaders' Summit will bring together local leaders of neighbourhood associations, sports teams, condominium boards, community and tenants' groups, parent & school councils, faith-based organizations, and many others! Most of these groups and their leaders have never met before. That's going to change.

Councillor John Filion's primary goal with this Summit is to help empower the Willowdale community to build a better and more healthy neighbourhood. To do that, John sees the Summit as facilitating a rich networking opportunity that will stimulate collaboration and connectivity among Willowdale-based leaders.

The plenary speaker is Dave Meslin, a graduate of Earl Haig Secondary School and author of the acclaimed book, "TEARDOWN: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up," published in 2019.

Join other Willowdale community leaders for an interactive, inspiring and informative summit!

FAQs

What local organizations are invited to the Willowdale Community Leaders' Summit?

The Summit will bring together leaders of community organizations and groups in Willowdale. Any organization, group or institution that is based in and/or serves the Willowdale community is invited to send Delegates as representatives to the Summit.

If you are unsure whether your group or organization qualifies to send Delegates to the Summit then please contact the Summit organizer in Councillor John Filion's office, Jesse James: jesse.james@toronto.ca.

What makes a person a "Delegate"?

A Delegate is a designated member or leader of a community organization, group or institution. A Delegate's task at the Summit is to represent their group, participate in the Summit's activities, and report back to their group the topics discussed and the collective actions that the groups are encouraged to make.

For example, the Principal of a local Willowdale-based school would be an excellent Delegate. Another example of a Delegate would be a volunteer board member of an organization that serves seniors living in Willowdale. And another example of a Delegate would be a member of a homeowner's association.

Also, Councillor Filion reserves the right to cancel any Delegates registration subject solely to his discretion.

How many Delegates are allowed to attend the Summit from each group or organization?

TWO Delegates from every

• community group

• sports association

• condominium board

• religious congregation or organization

• library

• school staff or administrative team

FIVE Delegates from every

• School/Parent Council

• Home owners'/neighbourhood association

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The best way to access the North York Civic Centre is by subway or bus. The subway station is North York Centre. There is PAID parking available on Beecroft Ave. just south of Park Home Ave.

What can I bring into the event?

Since the Summit is primarily to empower community leaders to work together it is critical that each delegate bring with them a "business card" or something that will allow other community leaders to connect with you! Also, bring a phone so that you can participate in live polling via text messages.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact Councillor Filion's "Community Engagement" constituency assistant, Jesse James, with an email: jesse.james@toronto.ca; or you can call Councillor Filion's office at 416-395-6411.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

It is prefereable that the name on the ticket matches the delegate who represents the community organization. If there is a change of delegate then please email Councillor Filion's constituency assistant, Jesse James: jesse.james@toronto.ca.