A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Member,
Neill-Wycik Co-operative College opened its doors twenty-five years ago this fall to the first of
thousands of students who have lived here. It was not the only Co-op of its time, but it is one
of the very few to survive, due in large part to a dedicated membership.
Living here in the "Vertical Village" is a unique experience. This is not a residence hall or
dormitory but a community which we all share. As a Member you have an equal say in all things
that go on in your home. Like home, you also have equal responsibilities.
This fall will see the beginning of the next twenty-five years of Neill-Wycik's
existence. We have spent over a million dollars in renovations in the last year to improve our
facility. We have introduced new programs into the Co-op and we have reaffirmed our purpose.
But true success will not come without you. Your participation is the key to that success.
I encourage you to join a club or a committee, seek a position on the Board of Directors, become
a core group leader, or simply organize an event. You will find that volunteer work here can be
very rewarding. The networks you will establish and friends you make will last your lifetime.
Our goal is to make Neill- Wycik the first place students want to live, and their greatest
disappointment if they do not get in. With your help it will be.
Yours Co-operatively,
Brian M. Woodrow
President, Chair of the Board of Directors
96 Gerrard Street East. Toronto. Ontario. Canada. M5B 1G7 Tel: (416) 977-2320. Fax: (416) 977-2809
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VOLUME 14
1995-9 6
25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
editor neil b. Hermes
associate editor lynn Nagasuye
features editor correna Craig
contributors joe Serge
brian m. Woodrow
don Swora
bruce Agar
staff of Neill-Wycik
photography selwyn Lee
ted Hanmer
kiersten Stewart
illustrations dalton Sharp
brian Mullin
copy proofing debbie a. Hermes
sean Vokey
publication design mercury communications
A SPECIAL THANKS to all those who helped to create this
manlial. Most of the copy, and some photographs are the
creations of those whose names escape the editors of this
publication. Our sincere apologies for anyone whose
name was overlooked.
Neill-Wycik Owner's Manual
1995 Neill-Wycik Co-operative College Inc.
96 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5B l G7
Voice: (416) 977-2320
Fax: (416) 977-2809
printed in Canada by Carlton Printers Ltd.
Neill-Wycik's Co-operative College Inc.
Mission Statement
The first place students want to live,
... their greatest disappointment if they cannot live here,
... where Members take pride and ownership.
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Neill-Wyclk Co-operative OWNER'S MANUAL 95/96 01
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ByJoeSerge
(abridged with apologies)
N
eill-WYcik (pronounced
Neil Why-zik) began as
a young woman's
dream. This dream began to
take shape in April 1969,
during the Neill-Wycik College
sod-turning party on Mutual
and Gerrard Streets. Present at
the ceremonies were Aurilee
"Mama" and "Papa" Wycik,
former Toronto Mayor and fed-
eral Member of parliament,
David Crombie, (who was then
02 Nf!iII-Wvdk Co-ooerative OWNER'S MANUAL 0 .. /06
student services
director) and Kathy
Whalen the
Ryerson student
with a dream.
S
tudents had
been trying for
years to get some
form of residence,
but never had any
luck bargaining with
Howard Kerr,
Ryerson's principal
from 1948-66. When
he left, Ryerson stu-
dents decided to
force the issue with
the new president, Fred
Jorgenson. One of those
students was Kathy Whalen.
I
n 1966, Kathy enrolled
in the Early Childhood
Education
. program and
b e cam e
involved in
student
politics. She
was hired by
the students'
union to operate
the newly created Housing
Registry - which still exists
today. Immediately she saw the
need for an on-campus
residence. She liked the idea of
a Co-op as opposed to a normal
school residence because it
offered students control over
their environment as well as
low-cost housing.
A fter persistent lobbying on
fiKathy's part, it was finally
realized, in September 1967,
that Ryerson was to have a
high-rise Co-op. In December,
the Canadian Union of
Students sent Stan Adelman,
as field worker , to Ryerson to
help the group find money and
a plan for the long project
ahead.
They decided to name
Neill-Wycik after three
people. Wycik is
after Aurilee
and Raymond
Wycik,
two warm
hearted
individuals
who ran a
small cafeteria in
~ ! ,
Kerr Hall. They used to provide
free food and beverage to the
Members of the committee
who worked late hours on the
housing project. However,
Wycik College sounded a lot
like Wycliffe College, a divinity
school at the University of
Toronto. To solve the problem,
Kathy suggested adding on
A.S. Neill's name. Neill was the
Principal of Summerhill, one
of the most successful English
free schools.
T
he first thing the Co-op
needed was a building
from which they
could operate to gain some
experience and raise capital.
Ryerson offered it's property at
325 Church Street, a building
slated for demolition, to be
used as a residence. The group
then received a perfect present
on Christmas Eve, 1968, when
Neill-Wycik's $5.4 million
dollar mortgage was finally
approved by the Central
Mortgage and Housing
Corporation. Problems did
arise during construction - the
mortgage price rose by
$100,000 because the
contractor discovered the
foundation wasn't hard enough
and there were strikes by
concrete and elevator workers
which stopped work for three
weeks. The building did finally
open.and by August 15, 1970,
all the spots were filled.
T
he Marten's Wing (also
known as McGill Wing)
was created mainly
because the City of Toronto
kept handing us variances that
our parking was not large
enough to satisfy our legal
obligations. Mike Labbe, from a
Non-Profit Consulting Agency,
suggested that instead of just
absorbing the cost of a very
expensive parking lot, we build
a garage and an eight story
wing for housing on top of
it, which made much more
financial sense.
W
ork began in December
1986. Mer several delays,
the Marten's Wing was opened
in January 1988.
Editor's Note:
M
uch has happened to our building
since Joe Serge first penned this
story seven years ago. Over the past two
years Neill-Wycik has been in a state of
flux, the likes of which have not been
seen since it was constructed t'!Venty-five
years ago.
Here is a brief glimpse at the construction
and renovations completed and currently
underway that will take our building into
the 21st century and beyond:
* brand new kitchen furniture in the
multi-units
* new carpeting in all multi-units and
common hallways
* new windows
* complete kitchen & bathroom renova-
tions for all Gerrard Wing multi-units
* redesigned and rebuilt facilities for the
Weight Room, Computer Lab, Billiards
Room, Sewing Room and the Steamer
* comprehensive repairs to the garage
and roof structures
* main office restructuring, including
modern computer technology
* upgrades to the appliances in most of
the multi-units
These dramatic changes are only the
beginning. When completed, Neill-Wycik
will be the first place students want to
live and their greatest' disappointment if
they cannot.
F
or more infonnation about the humble
beginnings of our building, drop by the
main office and ask to see a copy of:
"The Biggest House on the Block"
by George H. Jamieson
Nelll-Wydk Co-operative OWNER'S MANUAL 95/96 01
OUR PRINCIPLES OF
CO-OPERATION
W
" " f e all live in this community
i ''/ called Neill-Wycik. You have
chosen to live here and we
welcome you. You have also chosen
to live by the principles and
guidelines that exist to keep our
world sane. Please read them and
strive to be a good Member of the
community.
(ORE VALUES
Neill-Wycik Co-operative College
has the following core values in its
approach to doing business:
"" A belief in the Co-operative
principles.
"" A belief in the worth of each
Member and respect for what
each Member can contribute.
"" A belief that each Member
has certain, definable rights
as a Member and that these
terms of Membership should
be understood by all Members.
"" A belief that all staff of
the Co-operative can expect
the Co-operative to be a
fair employer and to act
accordingly.
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OPEN AND VOLUNTARY
MEMBERSHIP
Y
: .l OU 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 CONTROL

{'embers elect the Board of

Directors at Neill- Wycik.
Any rent increase or major policy
change must be passed at a
general meeting open to all
Members. If you have a criticism,
or suggestion, you can express it
at a board meeting, to the
staff, or at a general meeting.
APOLITICAL
N
", ,l'eill-Wycik doesn't take sides
J 'l on the political spectrum.
We will not make donations to
one political party nor will we
become involved in political
movements for change not
directly related to housing. We do,
however, respect any Member's
activities in these areas.
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A CO-OPERATIVE
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
N ..
i.' ... l'eill-Wycik is not just a place
.!. / to hang your hat. By
bringing a group of people
together from around the world,
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
for volunteering and for working,
we hope to create an environment
where our Members can develop
personal skills while contributing
to their community.
NON-PROFIT
W
r, ...1 ire 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
reseroes for major repairs, capital
expenditures etc. There is no
person or group of people who
benefit if we have a surplus; we all
share in our financial successes
and failures.
S
tudents make up the majority
of the population of this
building sqitit should come as
ividuals as
actively
year
elect1l hllExll udll Ilich is
conl;.'ll the
Vice-President, the Treasurer, the
Secretary and the Assistant
Treasurer.
T
he Board hires the Managers
who in turn hire the staff
needed to efficiently run the
operations of the Co-operative. The
Board sets the policies and the long
term and short term objectives and
the staff create and execute the
necessary plans to ensure these
objectives are met. The Board is
the final authority on all Co-op
issues.
N
ew to Neill-Wycik this year,
is an Advisory Committee
consisting of volunteers out-
side the building who can offer
advice and assistance on a variety of
issues. The Advisory Committee
does not have any official power at
Wycik, but they will help to guide
the Board on difficult issues and
business decisions.
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ACCOUNTANT
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HOUSING
SERVICES
Housing Co-ordinator
AIR Bookkeeper
AlP Clerk
Office Support Staff
Member Services Staff
MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT
Maintenance Manager
Cleaning Co-ordinator
FT Maintenance Staff
PT Maintenance Staff
W
e are fortunate to have five
dynamic, knowledgeable
and diverse individuals on
our Advisory Committee this year:
BRIAN ILER, of Her, Campbell is a
lawyer well known in the Co-op
sector and has been Neill-Wycik's
lawyer for a number of years
COAK SNELL, is an Entrepreneur
and former Executive with the
Royal Bank
GAYLE CHRISTIE, is former Mayor
of York and independent consultant
BOB LUKER, is an instructor of
Community Development at
George Brown College and former
Registrar at Neill-Wycik
ROSS BLAINE, is an independent
Consultant and CEO to Neill-Wycik
Co-operative College Inc.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Residence Life Manager
Security Staff
Residence Assistants
HOTEL
Hotel Operations Manager
Sales Assistant
Summer Managers
Summer Staff
A
ny Member is welcome to
attend a Board Meeting. The
agenda for each Board
Meeting is posted on the bulletin
boards of the building. Being a
Member of the Board or being
involved in a Board sub-committee
is not only an incredible opportunity
to get a glimpse of the business
world and expand your horizons, it
is also a chance to make an impact
on your community and learn what
involvement really means.
Neill-Wydk Co-operative OWNER'S MANUAL 95/96 05
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building could
ur
not exist with-
out a Board of
Directors. Being a Board Member
is not easy. They must attend
regular meetings to discuss
evictions, policies, end points,
budgets, visioning and governance
just to name a few. It is
challenging and frustrating and
there is no reward but the work
itself and the people you get to
know.
S
why do they do it?
Besides the occasional
o free meatball sandwich
and chocolate milkshake, there is
no monetary gain or perk. Ask
one of the Board, you'll get a
surprising variety of answers.
Some of them do it to gain
experience or to add to their
resumes or to learn about
governance. Some of them do it
for fun. All of them do
it because they believe in
Neill- Wycik.
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BRIAN WOODROW
PRESIDENT
fo
Currently
employed with
Gluckstein
Planning and
Design, Brian
graduated
from Ryerson's
Interior Design
program and is in his second term
as President. He is considered by
many to be the architect of
Neill-Wycik's rejuvenation.
MICHELLE WALKER
VICE-PRESIDENT
year
Business
student at
Ryerson,
Michelle has
been on the
financial
committee, SAC and
the Board. She has been the
Treasurer and is now the VP.
Michelle has also worked at the
Co-op's Hotel as Night Auditor and
Front Desk Manager.
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KIRK HICKLING
TREASURER
A recent graduate
of the Culinary
Management
Program at
George
B row n
College. He also
has a background in
accounting. Kirk hopes to open
his own restaurant in the future.
Kirk has been employed as
Assistant Manager of the Kafe for
the Hotel this past summer.
ERIN REA MURRAY
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Erin is serving her
second term on
the Board.
Erin has
graduated
from Ryerson
in Applied
Geography, and is
working in her field She has been
a very active Member of SAC and
has worked in the Hotel as
Assistant to and as Office
Support Staff.
NOELLA CORNELIS
SECRETARY
A fourth year
Fashion Retail
Merchandising
student at
Ryerson, Noella
is also an elected
Member of the Board
of NASCO, North American Students
of Co-operation.
JOEL SMITH
DIRECTOR
Joel will soon be
obtaining a
Hum a n
Services
Counselor
diploma from
George Brown
College. Joel has been
both the Morning Muffin Man and
a Security staffer here at Wycik.
KIERSTEN STEWART
DIRECTOR
A Film and
Photography
student at
- Ryerson,
Kiersten is
originally from
the West Coast. She
is involved in social and
environmental groups in Toronto.
KATHRYN MITCHELL
DIRECTOR
Kathryn comes from
the Ottawa area
and her interests
lie in the
hospitality field.
She has gradu-
ated from the
Hospitality
program at Ryerson and has been
on the Board for over four years
and has held the position of
Secretary.
AVERILL MCPHERSON
DIRECTOR
Having lived at
Wycik for over
seven years,
Averill has
served on
varIous
committees in
the building. Averill has graduated
from the Fashion Merchandising
program at Ryerson and is
currently working at the Head
Office for the Hudson's Bay Company.
MARK OVEREND
DIRECTOR
Mark calls Toronto
and Neill-Wycik
his home. He is
currently working
for Hertz Car Rental.
FRAN LAFFERTY
DIRECTOR
Fran is the newest addition to our
Board of Directors (sorry, no photo
yet). She is currently studying at
Ryerson, in Business Accounting.
She has also had one summer's
experience as a Hotel Night Auditor
and a Front Desk Clerk.
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BIZARRE
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WYCI K FACTS!
Approximate Number of Toilets in Neill-
Wycik: 338. Damage that would result
if all the Toilets were ftushed at once:
- the structure would be reduced to
rubble. variety of places Security have
caught members engaged in Sexual
activity: the Steamer, both Roofdecks,
parked cars in the Garage, Hanke
lounge, TV lounge, Housekeeping,
Sauna, on the Pool Table Most
hazardous idea ever proposed to the
board: - the purchase of a Mini-Van to
shuttle members to events and parties.
Approximate number of cats and
dogs living in the "No Pets Allowed"
multi-units at any given time: 15
Strangest committee name:
"STUNCOM" the student vs. non
student committee.
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W
ithin the Occupancy Agreement that everyone signs upon move-in or you
have agreed to abide by the Bylaws that govern the building. As a Member of
Neill-Wycik, you are responsible for understanding the Co-op's Bylaws that affect you.
Neill-Wydk Co-operative has three main Bylaws that currently govern the building:
BYLAW NO.2
A bylaw respecting
NO. 29
izatio
The following
EACH MEMBER'S
NO. 29, SUBSECTION 7.
tc, attendance at the
NO. 30, SUBSECTION 3.2
tc, participation in the
NO. 30, SUBSECTION 5.2
tc, non harassment agai
NO. 30, SUBSECTION 5.2
tc, prosecution for any cri
NO. 30, SUBSECTION 5.4
tc, zero tolerance for d""n"I .... ,. .....
NO. 30, SUBSECTION 5.4
tc, any damage in a multi-u
NO. 30, SUBSECTION 5.5
tc, zero tolerance for any
NO. 30, SUBSECTION 6.3
tc, zero tolerance for triggering or da
by Neill-Wycik College Inc.
and others
I
t is your responsibiUty to know and ' understand the Bylaws. Breaking any of the Co-op's Bylaws
could jeopardize your right to live at Neill-Wycik. If you have any questions or would Uke a copy of
the Bylaws, see your floor Residence Assistant
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S
everal committees and clubs
exist in Neill-Wycik to help in
the decision making process,
and to promote the community
spirit in the building. There are
over 25 committees or clubs that
Members can join:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
One and two year positions, the Board
makes decisions that will govern the
Co-op and its Membership. Members
are elected at the Annual General
Meeting.
SOCIAL ACTIVITY COMMITTEE (SAC)
A year long position that organizes
social events for the building and
Members at large. SAC oversees all of
the Co-op's facilities and budgets how
your SAC fee will be spent.
ORIENTATION COMMITTEE
A term position that plans orientation
activities and events for September,
January, and May.
PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE
A term position that helps to resolve
any Members lack of participation with
the Co-op Work Program.
RENTAL ARREARS COMMITTEE (RAC)
A year long position that helps to deal
with any Members who haven't paid
their rent, and are in rental arrears.
AGM PLANNING COMMITTEE
A year long position that plans and
organizes the Annual General Meeting.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
A year long position that comes up with
new ideas on how to raise money for
the bUilding.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
A year long position that plans and
produces a monthly newsletter.
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UNIT CONFLICT COMMITTEE
A term position that helps to resolve
any unit conflicts that may occur in the
bUilding.
HIRING COMMITTEE
An irregular position, they help to
interview and hire any staff for the
Co-op when an opening occurs.
GAMES CLUB
Organizes monthly game events for the
Members.
NW2
A term position that educates Members
on lifestyle choices in a fun manner.
PHOTO CLUB
A term position that takes photos in
and around the building. They plan and
organize photo events and provide
photography for special events.
ENTERTAINMENT CLUB
A term position that plans and
organizes one mega entertainment
event every semester.
MEMBERS' DINNER CLUB
Plans and organizes monthly Member
dinners.
COOKS CLUB
Plans and organizes monthly cooking
lessons for Members.
MUSIC CLUB
Plans and organizes monthly jam
sessions, musical performances, or
music lessons.
THE GREEN THUMB CLUB
A term position that maintains and
suggests new garden areas in the
bUilding.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
A term position that informs Members
about environmental issues that relate
to the building.
BULLETIN BOARD COMMITTEE
A term position that maintains the
floors bulletin boards with current
information about events and activities,
and other Co-op activities.
HOLIDAY COMMITTEE
Plans and organizes monthly holiday
events.
FOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE
A term position that plans and
organizes a food drive each semester.
CLOTHING DRIVE COMMITTEE
A term position that plans and organizes
a clothing drive each semester.
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE
A year long position that plans and
organizes a yearbook for Neill-Wycik
which Members can purchase at the
end of the year.
GARAGE SALE COMMITTEE
A term position that plans and
organizes a garage sale in November,
and late March.
AEROBICS CLUB
A term position that holds aerobic
classes for all interested Members.
VIDEO NIGHT CLUB
A monthly position that holds weekly
video nights in the Steamer that any
Member can attend.
SPORTS COMMITTEE
Plans and organizes different monthly
sports events for Members.
I
f you are interested in joining a
committee or club, you can get more
information from your Residence
Assistant Sign-up for all committee or
clubs will happen during September.
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year's General
Meeting, the Membership
approved a Residence
Assistant
would oversee
Work Program. \"Jil\
opposite sex if a Member feels
uncomfortable going to their RA
about a personal matter, or
gender related issue. Every day
during the evening hours, a few
's will be "on-call" to help
or provide assistance
tion.
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he Residence Assistant 'irt . ......,., ...., ................................ ..... , ... ... ....... NEED SOME
COMMUNITY SPIRIT position, QUESf!iitts ANSWERED,
not a disciplinary position. to listen to the SEE RESIDENCE
disciplinary matters will be and any RA ON-CALL
handled by Security. questions
N
eill-Wycik's RA Program will
be unlike any other RA
program. Each floor will have a
designated RA who will help
promote the community spirit in
the building, especially on their
floor. The Residence Assistant is
not a policing role.
T
he RA'S main RESPONSIBILITY
will be to oversee that floor
Members do their two (2) hours
per month for the Co-op's Work
Program.
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PARTICIPATION AND YOU
- THE CO-OP WORK PROGRAM!
S
o
U1IY are we focusing in on fire
Co-op work program this year?
Why after many years of not
having to do ANYI'HING in the building
do we want to make people provide free
time to the Co-op? BECAUSE WE ARE
A CO-OP!! And ... we want to build a
sense of pride and love for Neill- Wydk.
of you who have lived in
the building have seen Members
vandalize furniture, carpets, and
facilities. You have seen Members steal
furniture and engrave their names in
the walls. You have watched as Members
allow sticky gooey things to fall on
floors and coagulate and become
disgusting messes.
We want people to learn how to love
our building and get ANGRY
when they see Members make a mess of
their building. We want Members to feel
like a community - and there is no
better way than by getting Members to
donate some time into the building.
...
This year every Co-op Member must
donate 2 hours per month of work
.... to help continue the improvement of the
Neill- Wycik. Special recognition and
incentives will be given to Members
who exceed the normal contribution to
the Co-op. Your floor RA will keep track
of each Members contribution to the
Co-op Work Program.
For your part in the CO-OP WORK
The Residence Assistant on your floor
PROGRAM, there are numerous
can provide you with more information
ways you can contribute your 2 hours
about the Co-op Work Program. Your
per month, it doesn't have to be in
experience at Neill-Wycik is only as
cleaning or maintenance, it can be in
good as you make it. So, GET
any of the following ways:
INVOLVED!!!
HELP OUT IN A FACILITY OR BECOME
A FACILITY CORE GROUP LEADER
GIVE LESSONS IN A FACILITY
JOIN A COMMITTEE OR ClUB
ORGANIZE A SPORTS EVENT OR SEMINAR
ORGANIZE A FLOOR EVENT OR PARTY
CLEAN A COMMON AREA THAT ALL
MEMBERS USE
HELP ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE CO-OP
DO A SPECIAL PROJECT FOR THE CO-OP
There are over 800 work ideas for
Members to pick from. If you want
to do something that isn't on the list,
talk to your Roor Residence Assistant
or the Residence Life Manager. The idea
must benefit the Co-op and its'
Members.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE
CO-OP WORK PROGRAM:
DUring September, you will have an
opportunity to sign-up for an activi-
ty of your choice for October's Co-op
Work Program. Every month following,
there will be a sign-up day where you
can sign-up for another activity of your
choice for the Co-op Work Program.
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to most of the facilities in
is available through
front desk.
CHANGE:
lable for the laundry and
ack machines at the front
may receive or send a fax in
ptember - details to be
tnnounced in September.
ROSS BLAINE
Chief Executive Officer/Consultant
IF a tall business-
looking gentleman
who wears Funny
ties suddenly starts
talking to you in the
elevator, it is probably
Ross trying to fmd out what you like
about living in the Co-op. He holds
periodic focus groups about Member
and governance issues and advises
the Board and the Management
on a variety of matters. Ross was
instrumental in acquiring an
extended mortgage of $1.2 million
which has allowed us to do some
much needed renovations.
LYNN NAGASUYE
Chief Operating Officer
Look for the smallest
person in the
building and you
will have met the
person who has one
of the biggest jobs.
Lynn is always running around
making sure the Co-ops operations
are running smoothly. She oversees
the budget, liaises with the Board,
and supelVises the Staff to ensure we
meet our short term and long term
goals. She never leaves the Building,
ever. .. she is always, always here.
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DAN HART
Residence Life Manager
In charge of all the
Residence Assistants
and Security staFF,
Dan is the newest
Member of the
management team.
You will see him around at different
activities and events throughout the
school year, carrying his signature
water bottle.
DON SWORA
Maintenance Manager
and Systems Administrator
If you have a problem
about a maintenance
matter, Don is the
person to see. He
is in charge of all
the maintenance and
computer systems in the building.
He may appear somewhat
intimidating with his Football build
and menacing but channing grin,
but he is eager to solve any of your
maintenance problems.
DONNA NG
Hotel Operations Manager
Donna oversees all of
the Hotel Operations,
including the Front
Desk, Kafe, and
Housekeeping. You
will usually see her buried under a
pile of paper or roller-blading out the
building. . She also is in charge of
Group Sales and attends a number of
conventions throughout the year.
TURKER GUNEY
Accountant
A veteran to the
building, Turker
looks after all of the
Co-op's financial
matters. You will
find him drinking
endless cups of tea, pouring over
numbers and statistics to ensure
Wycik's financial health. You can
usually hear him grumbling in a
good natured way about the
"monkey-bU5iness" oFWycik.
COLLEEN DURLAND
Housing Co-ordinator
Colleen is the whiz who
processes all of the
new applications,
rents the Co-op's
rooms, maintains
internal and external
waiting lists and handles all housing
inquiries. She can also remember all
780 Members first and last names,
likes and dislikes and what shirt you
were wearing the day before
yesterday.
CATHY PLOWMAN
Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper
In charge of collecting
the rent and renting
the parking spots,
Cathy is also the
person to see if you
are having any
personal financial problems. She
can help you see through the red ink
to the black and ensure you stay a
Member in good standing.
C.HRISTINE GALLAGHER
Accounts Payable Oerk
Part-time, Christine
pays all of the Co-op s
bills on time so we
can enjoy our water
and electricity in the
building. She's also the
fastest money counter in the city and
takes care of all deposits.
SARAH DALY
Office Support Staff
Sarah is our latest acquisition to the
Housing Office on the 22nd floor.
Hired just as this was going to print,
(hense, the lack of a slavingishly
lovely photo) she is looking forward
to getting to know all the members
of the building.

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CHANTEl SELMAN
Oeaning Co-ordinator
In charge of the cleaning operations
for the building, Chantel is the
person that keeps our building
looking spic n' span.
LAWRENCE WALL
Maintenance Guy
The man to see if you have any key
problems or want any small cars or
buildings moved (just don't touch
his Harley).
VLADIMIR 8ADANJAK
Paint/Plaster /liUng SpeciaUst
If you ever wonder who is frantically
painting your unit, Vlado is the man
He is in charge of all of the painting.
The Fastest painter an the planet.
CHRIS ALIVANTOV
Maintenance Worker
Chris cheerfully enters all of the
Members maintenance requests into
the computer, and places them in a
priority sequence, he also helps to
keep the building clean and orderly.
JOHN TSANG
Plumber
If your toilet is really
overflowing, or
another plumbing
concern arises, John
is always willing to
come to your rescue, and he
constantly smiles at you while he
does it! He is the happiest of staff
who wheels around his tools in a
custom made shopping cart.
Let's not forget the part-time staff
without whom the Building would
not function:
Carl Brown - Maintenance
Correna Crail- Special Projects
Mark Darmanin - Maintenance
Susan Dankert - Housing Assist.
Mike Gunnil- Maintenance
Erin Rea Murray - Hotel Sales
LaToya Sukhoo - Mail Sorter
And the members of the
SECURITY TEAM,
anonymous defenders of right!.
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very summer, Neill-Wycik opens its
doors to groups and individuals
from around the world. Neill-Wycik
employs over 35 Members and students,
provides career experience to Hotel /
Hospitality / Business students and makes
a substantial financial contribution to the
Co-op. Half the building usually empties
out in the summer when many students
return home to summer jobs. This could
have been an enormous financial problem
for Wycik as we would have suffered from
large vacancy losses, but we have been able
to create an alternate source of revenue
through the Hotel.
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he Hotel also allows us to clean out
the building and renovate without
major disruption to Members. During May
and June, we are able to patch and
fix up the units that may have experienced
damage through the school year.
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he Hotel has grown and become more
well-known throughout the world. We
are published in the famous "Let's Go"
guides, Lonely Planets Travel Books,
Frommers, Fodor's, the eM handbooks,
Metro Toronto Convention and Visitor's
Association maps and brochures, etc. This
advertising has increased the public's
knowledge of Neill-Wycik and has often
been the reason we have attracted new
Members too during the school year.
J
ust to give you a taste of the Hotel - we
get visitors from places as far away as
Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan,
India, England, Switzerland, France,
Ireland, USA, South America and even
Canada. We accommodate over 20,000
visitors a year, we charge on average $26.
00
a night We are close to 100% occupancy
in late July and August We can seNe over
100 breakfasts on a good day and 125
breakfasts on a bad day. We make the
cheapest and freshest fruit salads and the
tastiest homefries in the city. The Hotel
can make up 320 beds a day and can clean
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toilets in less time than it takes to flush.
While our Hotel computers can drive us
nuts, you can rarely tell, unless it is Fran
('cause she'll tell you ... J.
Hotel staff are amazing, delightful, fun,
idiosyncratic, alternately grumpy (but only
behind closed doors) and can playa mean
game of baseball. They are something to
be proud of, and just like our guests, they
come back for more every year.
Neill-Wycik College Hotel
By the Numbers:
Season Duration (average):
May 5th to August 28th
Total Number of Rooms: 320
Total Number of Beds (average): 600
Number of Beds changed per
day (average): 200+
Number of Meals the Kale serves
per season (average): 5650
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he Neill-Wycik security team is headed by the
Residence Life Manager. The team consists of
people who live in the building. They have to pass a
rigorous interview process, are trained in First Aid and
handling emergency situations. In spite of the size of some
of the security staff, they are not hired for their brawn but
for their brains! They are not an impersonal policing
agency, but are community oriented for safety and security.
Security is located at the front desk in the lobby, don't be
afraid to stop by and introduce yourself.
Security is available 24 hours a day and if you
need to reach them for EMERGENOES by phone,
just dial 977"2322.
If is NOT an emergency, you can dial 977-2320.
S
ecurity staff perfonn regular rounds of the building, take
care of maintenance emergencies when maintenance staff
have gone home, monitor the elevators, respond to fire
a1anns, noise complaints, harassment complaints and general
concerns regarding security. Security staff also assist you at
the desk when the Member services reps have departed; they
will try to answer any questions you may have regarding the
Co-op, services or events.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION:
The photo-ID card you receive when you move in indicates
that you are a valid Member of Neill-Wycik. You must have
this card with you at all times in case Security asks you for
identification. It takes them a few months to get to know all
the Members of the building. Please be patient and don't get
upset if they are constantly askingyou for your identification
- it is for yoursafety.
VISITORS:
Visitors MUST show some fonn of identification when they
come to visit you. They will be requested to sign in at the desk
and showa driver's license, a valid student card or other photo
identification. You should advise your visitors of this
procedure so they will know before they come into the
building. This is the procedure REGARDLESS of whether
they are alone or with you.
ENTERING THE BUILDING:
At night, tk front door of tk building is locked at 7:00p.m
You MUST use your key to get into the building.
VISitors will be buzzed in by security.
LOCKOUTS:
If you are locked out of your roomor lose
your key, you can get your room opened by security.
There is a $5.00 charge per lockout (after 241KJurs, if
you fail to pay it is $10.
00
). The reason for the charge is
that we want to make sure our security staff are not
being used just as a door service. Each call to open a door
means that they are away from the desk taking
care of matters that they shouldn't have to
address.
YOU ARE LIVING IN THE
DOWNTOWN CORE IN A
BIG CITY. USE YOUR
COMMON SENSE AND
REMEMBER:
Keep your door locked at all times
and don't let strangers in.
Mways ask for 10 from anyone asking to
enter your unit
Use your unit door key to open the front
entrance. Security will not always be there.
Keep your Wydk 10 on you at aU times.
Call Security W you would Uke an escort on
your walk home.
FIRE ALARMS:
Fire aIanns do go off in the building from
time to time. You MUST familiarize yourself
with the procedures for an alarm. A separate
brochure is included in your Orientation
package indicating what you should do in
case of fires. Familiarize yourself with the fire
exits. Post this brochure in your room to
remind yourself of what to do in case of
emergencies.
VANDALISM:
Vandalism is NOT tolerated in this building. We
have spent thousands of dollars of your money
on fixing the building because of thoughtless
acts of vandalism. It is each Member's
responsibility to report vandalism to
Security. You may make anonymous calls to
report a problem If your unit is wndaIized
or damaged, you will be charged a portion
of the cost to repair the damage. It is in
your interest to report anyone who is
seen damaging the building.
Neill-Wyclk Co-operative OWNER'S MANUAL 95/96 17
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eiU-WYcik has spent a
considerable amount of
time, money, and effort
to whip the building into shape
this summer. The Co-op has
spent over a million dollars on
multi-unit bathroom and kitchen
renovations, new carpeting, new
appliances and furniture, and
garage renovations. These
renovations have been
the Member.
NOT DAMAGE YOUR
UNIT/COMMON AREAS:
K Do not attach posters, prints,
and paintings with nails, tacks,
or other items which cause
holes. Use the putty supplied by
maintenance staff.
K Do not drill holes for additional
shelving.
K Do not use tape on walls as this
will cause paint to peel.
K Do not damage or vandalize
property of Wycik.
K Do not remove your bed in
mUlti-units, there is no room for .
your own bed.
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DO NOT PAlNT/DRAW/GWE
ANYTHING ON THE WALLS
OR DOORS OF YOUR UNIT.
3
DO NOT PAINT
NEILL -WYCIK
is fitted out,
the information.
filled out 15 da
This form may
recourse in any dam
dispute.
Upon move-out, you will also be
required to fill in a MOVE-OUT
INSPECTION FORM. Once the form
is fitted out, get your RA to verify
the information. If there are
any discrepancies between the
MOVE-IN and MOVE-OUT FORMS,
you witt be charged according to
the damage.
B
e consid.e .." .., ...,.,.r." ..a .... te of your room
mates. Any damage in the
c O , ~ ~ ~ n ' areas of the unit
will be"n"arged to everyone living
you have a problem with
unit mate causing damage,
contact your floor RA.
T
he Maintenance Department
will supply you with a few
basic amenities at the
beginning of the year. During the
year, you can get the following
supplies:
II Ga
. ich can be
ed out with the Member
Representative or
you
P
ictured below are photographs of the newly renovated Multi-units in
the Gerrard wing. The renovations encompassed all the Multis i ~ the
Gerrard wing. Construction began in March, and was completed in
August at a cost of $1,000,000.
00
Funding for the project was made
possible though the successful renegotiation of our mortgage by
C.E.O. Ross Blaine, the Board of Directors and the Staff of Neill-Wycik.
F Unit Kitchen
E Unit Kitchen
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P
ictured on the following
two pages are the layout of
Neill-Wycik's most popular
units. If you are interested in
moving from your present unit,
drop by the office and speak with
COLLEEN. The availability of each
unit varies from month to month.
LIVNG ROOM
A Unit
1 Bedroom Aparbnent
- unfurnished
BEDROOM
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K, Unit
Bachelor Aparbnent
- unfurnished
E Unit
5 or 6 person Unit
- furnished
FH: STAR;
UlJNG
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X Unit
6 person Townhouse Unit
- furnished
C I D n l t ~
5 or 6 person Unit
- furnished
CORRIDOR
B Unit
2 person Unit
- unfurnished
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EMERGENCIES
Neill-Wydk Security
(24 hours a day)
977-
2
3
22
Poison Information Centre
598-5900
BANKS
CIBC
Church and
980-6261
Bank of Montreal
Yonge and Queen
867-5755
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Royal Bank
Yonge and Grenville (above College)
974-7763
College Park
Yonge and College Oower leveb
598-4257
all
TRANSPORTATION
Toronto Transit Commission
Closest Subway Stop:
ge or Dundas Station
FO
(open until midnight)
924-7769
(24 hour)
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VET
Walk-in Medical Clinic
Yonge and Gerrard East
585-
2
3
22
Women's College Hospital
Grenville and Bay
966-7
111
Dental Clinic
University of Toronto
Bay & Edward
979-49
00
CabbagetO'
Gerrard East
928-6761
SUPERMARKETS
lob laws:
Yonge and Adelaide
363-4670
Sherbourne and Wellesley
9
28
-9
1
59
Yonge and Yorkville
975-8048
Knob Hill Farms
Lakeshore Blvd. and Cherry St.
461-7503
No-Frills
Gerrard and Parliament
218-7777
BOOKSTORES
Ryerson Bookstore
Gould and Bond
979-55
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World's Biggest Bookstore
Yonge and Edward
977-7009
U of T Bookstore
College and st. George
8-7907
Curry's Art Supply
Yonge and College
967-6666
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
Elm Street Computers
Apple Authorized Dealership
Bay and Elm
591-8684
Future Shop
Yonge and Elm
971-5377
NEIGHBORHOODS &
AREAS of INTEREST
CHINATOWN
Walk west along Dundas Street
until Spadina Avenue.
- great restaurants, fresh exotic
fruits and vegetables, lots of
character and flavour.
GREEKTOWN
Take the subway to Bloor, then take
Bloor-Danforth train to Pape.
- cafes, boutiques, delicious Greek
specialties and food!
Ik alon
(past
- interesting food
stores, second hand clothing,
outdoor market stalls,
The best bargains around.
south on Jarvis to Front St..
warehouse style building,
breads, cheeses,
food in town.
to Saturday.
QUEEN STREET WEST
Walk south on Yonge to Queen.
Walk west on Queen
- great people
lots of clubs, pubs and
IITrendy-as-hell I"
Nelll-Wydk Co-operative OWNER'S MANUAL 95/96 23
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here is A WHOL
PILE OF GARBAGE il
Neill-Wycik. #
students drinkillQ
average, one bottle of : .
pop a day, seven
week - that's
WEEK! With 7
24 Nelll-WycJk Co-operative OWNER'S MANUAL 95/96
e garbage chutts
re located
the closet beside me
orne tips that you can use
to drastically cut down on
the amount of trash you
throw out:
b Bring your own bags when
you go shopping.
b Use plastic bags you already
have to throw out your trash.
b Buy products that have the
smallest amount of packaging
as possible.
If it recyclable, don' buyjt.

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b Buy fresh veggies and fruits,
not packaged.
bBuy bulk food.
rechargeable batteries.
lace harsh chemical
with environmentally
, ' products, or use
and vinegar.
If you are finished with this edition of the
Owner's Manual, and do not wish to keep it,
please recycle it by:
a) giving it to a friend
b) drop it in a recycling bin for line paper
OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT OVERVIEW
Each Member signs an Occupancy Agreement. You should acquaint yourself with the Occupancy Agreement and the
Bylaws as these two items govern the way you must conduct yourself. There is no such thing as "I didn't know".
It is your responsibility to educate yourself about Neill- Wycik!
A copy of the Occupancy Agreement is available in the 22nd floor Office, but here are the "Hot Highlights " ... details and
further infonnation must be taken from the actual Occupancy Agreement.
Members planning to move before their Occupancy Agreement expires must give two months notice (from the first of
the month) and sign a Notice to Vacate. There is a $50.
00
administration fee for breaking the Occupancy Agreement.
Members must get permission of the Co-operative to paint or decorate unit.
Members must keep their unit clean and not allow garbage to accumulate. Members must clean their unit including
walls, floors, windows and woodwork of unit before terminating occupancy.
Members agree to pay for repair and maintenance of hislher unit and fixtures if repairs are needed because of damage
caused by the member, the member's guests or friends.
Members agree to report all damage to Co-op immediately.
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 the unit to new members.
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.
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's family, visitors etc.
The Co-op shall post policies and decisions or make available documentation to Members requesting such information.
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.
Members who are in default of the Occupancy Agreement or his/her duties under the Charter or Bylaws may have
Membership tenninated by resolution passed by the Board of Directors. The Member will receive ten days notice of the
meeting of the Board at which the resolution will be considered. The Member may appear to make submissions on
their behalf. Termination will occur on the date specified by Board of Directors in its Resolution, but the date will not
be less than ten days after the hearing. Further details are available on the Occupancy Agreement.
The Co-operative is not liable for damage to property entrusted to employees of the Co-op or loss of any property by
theft or otherwise. The Co-operative is not liable for injury or damage to persons or property resulting from any
substance which may leak from the building.
The Co-operative is governed by the Co-op Corporations Act, not the Landlord and Tenant Act.
96 Gerrard Street East. Toronto. Ontario. Canada. M5B 1G7 Tel: (416) 977-2320. Fax: (416) 977-2809