Greater Geary Association
The Greater Geary Association Inc. (GGA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those in the communities of Geary, French Lake, Haneytown and Waterville in Burton Local Service District (LSD), New Brunswick, Canada. The Greater Geary area is home to approximately 3000 residents, which is 55% of the population of Burton LSD, and 12% of the population of Sunbury County. As of May 2010, the GGA has approximately 50 members and five corporate members.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To provide a non-partisan forum for the citizens of Geary, French Lake, Haneytown and Waterville to bring forth, discuss and address mutual concerns facing the communities
- To seek out new opportunities to enhance the quality of life in Greater Geary
- To speak in support of the citizens of Greater Geary in local matters of provincial and federal jurisdiction
EVENTS -
GGA 2011 Annual General Meeting, 6:30 pm June 6 at Geary Lions Centre
Annual Report is located under "publications"
GGA WELCOMES CORPORATE MEMBERS
Sunbury-Oromocto Campground
Julia's Upholstery
Hanson Art Gallery
Greg Stewart Ltd.
Geary Monuments
GGA NEWS
June 6, 2011. GGA Annual General Meeting at 6:30 pm at Geary Lions Centre
May 15, 2011. GG Recreation Council Looking for members. Download membership form here.
May 3, 2011, 7 pm. Recreation Council Volunteer Drive. Meeting at Geary SCHOOL
November 3, 2010, 7 pm - Seniors Recreation Meeting at the Geary Lions Centre. Meeting to discuss results of survey from August.
September 22, 2010 - Geary Elementary Community School #1 priority in District 17! Read the article in the Daily Gleaner
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/search/article/1232751
September 17, 2010 - Local governance improvements needed to better engage citizens: GGA - Read the press release here
August 20, 2010 - New Lincoln School gives hope to Greater Geary - Read the press release here.
August 25, 2010 - The Greater Geary Association, in cooperation with the Geary Lions Club, invites all interested seniors to a meeting on Wed, Aug 25, 7pm at the Lions Centre to provide input on what recreation activities they would like to see in their communities. Ultimately, we are developing a Recreation Plan for an age-friendly rural community. If you need transportation, or can provide it, please contact Trevor Hanson. Looking forward to seeing you there!
May 28, 2010 - Geary Lions Club and Greater Geary Recreation Council to hire two summer students courtesy of Federal and Provincial summer job programs.
May 17, 2010 - GGA to host learning sessions and roundtable discussions on how Greater Geary local governance works, 7 pm May 31 (following AGM)
While the four communities of Greater Geary and the communities of Burton appear separate on maps, few people realize that both areas are actually considered the same area by the provincial government, according to Trevor Hanson, chair of the non-profit Greater Geary Association (GGA). Read full press release
