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Laundry Room, Rooftop Gardens
2nd Floor: Meeting Room, Weight Room,
Wheelchair Accessible Washroom, Sewing Room
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Main Lobby: Mailboxes, Kafe, Security and
Member Services' Desk, Pay Telephones
Basement: Maintenance Office, Woodshop,
Sauna, Photo Lab, The Steamer Party Room
Garage: Automobile Parking, Bicycle Parking,
Motorcycle Parking, Dungeon
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VOLUME 15
1 996 /97
editor Neil B. Hermes
associate editor Lynn Nagasuye
contributors Bruce Agar
Kim Carr
Correna Craig
Colleen Durland
Christine Gallagher
Ronee Nantais
Donna Ng
Joe Serge
Don Swora
Brian M. Woodrow
Staff of Neill-Wycik
photography Correna Craig
Selwyn Lee
Ted Hanmer
Kiersten Stewart
cartoon illustration Brian Mullin
publication design Mercury Communications
A special thanks to all those who helped to create this
manual. Our sincere apologies for anyone whose
name was overlooked.
Neill-Wycik Owner's Manual
1996 Neill-Wycik Co-operative College Inc.
96 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M58 1G7
Voice: (416) 977-2320
Fax: (416) 977-2809
eMail: wyclk@inforamp.net
Web Site: http://www.lnforamp.net/-wyclk
Printed in Canada by Carlton Printers Ltd.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Member,
Welcome to Neill-Wycik!
For over 25 years, Neill-Wycik has provided an alternative for student housing in
Toronto. We have been a home away from home for literally thousands of students.
Over the past couple of years, the Board of Directors, Staff and dedicated Members
have been working hard to improve the building and improve the services to our
Membership. We have been very successful because you, the Member, have started to
get involved in Neill-Wycik.
Last year, the Residence Assistant Program was introduced. The primary focus of the
program was to get Members to participate in the building by joining a Committee,
starting a club, maintaining a facility, holding events or cleaning the common areas.
The result - the beginning of a real community with Members who care more about
their environment.
Neill-Wycik is your home, you have an equal say in what goes on. You also have an
equal responsibility. Be aware of your rights and obligations as a Member.
And get involved, you'll not only help our community to grow, but you will gain
experiences and friends that will last your lifetime.
Yours Co-operatively,
Brian M. Woodrow
President, Chair of the Board of Directors
Nelll-Wyclk Co-operatl,e OWNER'S MANUAL 9&197 01
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'7"' 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
((Mama" and ((Papa" Wycik,
former Toronto Mayor and
Member of Parliament, David
Crombie, (who was then the
former Ryerson student services
director) and Kathy Whalen - the
Ryerson student with a dream.
S
i 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 to 1966. When he left,
Ryerson students decided to force
the
02 Nelll-Wyclk Co-operative OWNER'S MANUAL 96197
issue with the new
presiden t, Fred
Jorgenson. One of
those students was
Kathy Whalen.
I
n 1966, Kathy
enrolled in the
Early Childhood
Education program
and became 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 resi-
dence because it offered students
control over their environment
as well as low-cost housing.
A,
} "', fter persistent lobbying on
Kathy'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
sen t Stan Adelman, as field
worker , to Ryerson to help the
group find money and a plan for
the long project ahead.
~ I .... ... :' ... . \he Group 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. Kathy suggested
adding on A.S. Neill's name. Neill
was the Principal of Summerhill,
one of the most successful
English free schools.
1j"I'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. After
selecting a site, the Co-op then
needed a mortgage.
Q
t ."".' .',' .. t Christma.s .Eve, 1968,
,", ' a $5.4 mIllIon dollar
mortgage was finally approved by
the CHMC. Problems did arise;
the mortgage price rose by
$100,000 because the contractor
,,=!,%,,""tll Wyci k (1970-1996)
discovered the foundation wasn't
hard enough and there were
strikes by concrete and elevator
workers which stopped work for
three weeks. In the end, the
headaches were worth it. The
building did finally open . and by
August IS, 1970, all the spots
were filled.
l ..... ...."\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
',ll 1986. After several delays,
the Marten's Wing was opened
in January 1988. In 1995, with
much fanfare Neill-Wycik
celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
F
or more information about the humble
beginnings of our bUl1ding, drop by the
main office and ask to see a copy of:
"The Biggest House on the Block"
by George H. Jamieson
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W
.;/ e all live in this community called Neill- Wycik. You have chosen to live here and we
1 ] 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.
OPEN AND VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP
You must be a full-time student to be accepted into Neill-Wycik and we try to achieve a SO-SO male to female ratio.
Apart from these guidelines, anyone can become a Member regardless of social, political, ethnic or religious affiliation.
DEMOCRATIC CONTROL
Members 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
Neill-Wycik doesn't take sides 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.
A CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Neill-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
We take in a certain amount of money from rents and the hotel and spend it on maintenance, salaries, mortgages,
utilities and other expenses. Anything left goes into the reserves for major repairs, capital expenditures etc. There is no
person or group of people who benefit if we have a surplus; we all share in our financial successes and failures.
COMMUNITY AND CO-OPERATION
Neill-Wycik's objective is to promote and build community and relationships with surrounding communities and
co-operatives locally, nationally and internationally.
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....,,:2
ill-Wycik Bylaws
(or the DO's and DON'Ts)
Out of one hundred people surveyed, top ten answers are on the board, here's the question:
How can Wycik be an exciting place to live, yet remain so clean and comfortable???
Survey Says ... Our Bylaws!
You've already read about the Board of Directors and your role in the co-op. in mind that every Bylaw and
policy you see here, and elsewhere in the co-op, was proposed, argued, voted on, and/or passed by YOU,
the Member! When you sign your Occupancy Agreement you are agreeing to abide by all the Bylaws that govern the
building. The following is a brief overview of the Bylaws, and how to help keep Wycik great:
DO
... contribute 2 hours per month to the Work Program
... promote a drug free, responsible environment
. .. keep your Pets clean and quiet
(there are a LOT of conditions to this one, visit the Office for details)
... attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting
... treat all Members with courtesy and respect
... respect the property of Neill- Wycik and Members
... leave the building quickly and calmly during a fire alarm
... keep an eye out for suspicious individuals
.. . pay your rent on time
... keep your unit clean at all times
... have a great year!
DON'T .
. .. try to skip out on it ... it benefits everyone, even you .
. .. use, possess, sell or grow drugs on Neill- Wycik property .
... have Pets in a multi, or keep a dog in the building .
(there are a LOT of conditions to this one, visit the Office for details)
... miss it, then complain about the Bylaws .
... harass, threaten, assault, impede on Member's rights
... damage, vandalize, or deface Neill-Wycik property .
.. . trigger or damage any fire equipment.
... let strangers into the Co-op through any locked door
... slip into arrears with the Co-op
... blame your unitmates, everyone shares equally
... let the opportunity to get involved pass you by .
Remember, only you can keep this building great, and it is your responsibility to know and understand the
Bylaws. If you're looking for some light reading, or want to know more about the building, may we recommend
Bylaws 29 and 30. You may ask your Residence Assistant for a copy of the Bylaws at anytime.
Wycik is very lucky to have hundreds of responSible, enthusiastic Members. But unfortunately, there are always those
who must test the boundaries of the Bylaws. To those individuals, there is only one thing to say; Read This First!
There are several actions of recourse that can be taken when a Member breaks a Bylaw.
The following is an abbreviated list of the process:
J - Meetings, meetings, meetings ...
Meet with R.A., security, or R.A. Team Coordinator.
Meet with the Residence Life Manager and/or other Management.
Appear before the Wycik Member's Disciplinary Committee.
Appear before the Board of Directors.
Meet with the Police.
2 - Consequences
Community Service hours (Maintenance will never run out of work for this!)
Loss of privileges (ie. weight room, computers, parties and events)
Community Awareness
(Informing the community of the Bylaw you broke through newsletter)
Relocation within the building.
Eviction from Neill-Wycik
Trespass Notice
Legal Action
Please take this infOrmation seriously. It is important to our Members to have a safe, comfortable environment.
Treat Wydk as if it is your permanent home, as we are just that to many of our long-time Members.
Nelll-WJclk Co-operalill OWNER'S MANUAL 9&197 05
THE NEILL-WYCIK BOARD OF DIRECTORS (from left to right)
Rey Tjerkstra, Averill MacPherson (Secretary), Chris Hayes, Erin Rea Murray (Member Liaison), Darren Best (resigned),
Kiersten Stewart, Carey West, Brian Woodrow (President), Kathryn Mitchell, Fran Lafferty (Treasurer), Kirk Hickling
N.
':,.' ... ' ...1.;'."em-Wycik is governed by a
j ! Board of Directors, which is
~ L I elected by the membership
at the Annual General Meeting,
held every year in February. The
Board then elects the Executive,
which is comprised of the
President, Vice-President, Treasurer,
the Secretary and the Member
Liaison Officer.
T
i . ........ he Board sets the end-points,
M ~ ' the policies, the short-term and
long-term objectives. The Staff
create and execute the plans
necessary to ensure these objectives
are met.
B
: }eing a Board Member is a
:. )tough, but rewarding job. A
Board Member may make decisions
on everything from evicting a
friend for non-compliance, to
revising Bylaws and setting the
yearly Budget to ensure we are on
target with-our finances.
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A
' \ ny member is welcome to
. ".attend a Board meeting. They
are held the second and fourth
Monday of every month, in the
Meeting Room, starting at 7:00
p.m .. If you have an item you
would like discussed, you just need
to contact the Board Secretary ' at
least one week ahead of time. You
may leave a message for her at the
Front desk. She will ensure you get
on the agenda, or direct you to the
right person. Agendas are posted on
the bulletin board on each floor
every two weeks.
So who are these rare species called
"Board Members"?
BRIAN WOODROW,
PRESIDENT
Currently employed with a large
planning and design firm, Brian
graduated from Ryerson's Interior
Design program and is in his third
term as President. He has the very
difficult and challenging role of
acting as link between Staff-Board-
Members-Committees and does so
with aplomb (although we think he
has lost a little more hair) ...
FRAN LAFFERTY,
TREASURER
Fran is a true right wing capitalist
with desires to make a lot of
money. She also is in her fourth
year at Ryerson in Accounting and
has worked at the hotel for the past
two years. This fall, Fran will be
terrorizing her charges as a
Residence Assistant.
ERIN REA MURRAY,
MEMBERSHIP LIAISON OFFICER
Erin Rea has been a dedicated and
energetic Board Member for the
past three years. She is a graduate
of Ryerson's Applied Geography
Program and is currently completing
a certificate in Environmental
Management. She works as a
Market Researcher at the LCBO
and no, she does not get or give out
free samples.
AVERILL MCPHERSON,
CORPORATE SECRETARY
Currently in her 2
nd
term on the
Board of Directors, she also holds
the Corporate Secretary position.
She has served on various
Committees in the building. Averill
has graduated from the Fashion
Design program at Ryerson and is
~
currently working at the head office save it by creating fictional worlds
of the Hudson's Bay Company. She in his film courses.
is often seen giving male Members
underwear samples for research. KIRK HICKLING,
DIRECTOR
KATHRYN MITCHELL,
DIRECTOR
Kathryn comes from the Ottawa
area and her interests lie in the
hospitality field. She has graduated
from the Hospitality program at
Ryerson and has been on the Board
for over four years and has held the
position of Secretary. Kathryn has
also worked in the Co-op office and
hotel and is a walking history book
on Neill-Wycik.
KIERSTEN STEWART,
DIRECTOR
A media arts student at Ryerson,
Kiersten has been a Member for
3 years, a board Member for 2Yz
years, a Residence Assistant and an
activist on environmental and
social issues inside and outside
Wycik. Originally from B.c., she is
an aspiring artist and writer.
Kiersten is also the best cook (sorry
Kirk!) on the Board.
REY TJERKSTRA,
DIRECTOR
Rey has lived at Wycik for the past
three years and is currently in his
second year as a Board Member. He
also works as security and guardian
of the night. Although Rey
originally joined the Board as part
of his plot to take over the world,
he now concentrates on trying to
Kirk is a big fella, with a big heart
and is a committed and quite
committable 3
rd
year Board Member.
He has worked at Wycik as Kafe
Assistant Manager, and a Residence
Assistant and has previously held
the position of Treasurer. He is a
graduate of Culinary Management
and Graduate of Food and
Nutrition Management.
CAREY WEST,
DIRECTOR
Carey West was recently appOinted
as a Board Member this past
summer. She is currently enrolled
in journalism at Ryerson and will
be a Residence Assistant this fall.
Carrie got involved by asking a
couple of innocent questions at the
front desk and the next thing she
knew, she was a Board Member!
CHRIS HAYES,
DIRECTOR
Chris was also recently appOinted
as a Board Member this past
summer. He is in his third year in
Applied Geography at Ryerson. He
is also a Member of the military
reserves which should serve him
well as a Member of the Board of
Directors. Chris also works at
Neill-Wycik as part of the Security
team.
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"' ... ...... : eill-Wycik is also fortunate
, . to have an Advisory
... . Committee. They are a
group of volunteers from the
community who can offer advice
and professional assistance on a
variety of issues. The Advisory
Committee does not have any
official power at Neill-Wycik, but
they help to guide the Board on
difficult issues and tough business
decisions.
W? 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 a 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 is an ex-CEO of
Neill-Wycik Co-operative.
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THE STAFF OF NEILL-WVCIK (from left to right)
Back Row: Sir Lawrence Wall, Vladimir Badanjak, Don Swora, Chris Alivantov, Steve Jennings
Middle Row: Colleen Durland, David Ball, Sarah Daly, Clint Marcham, Kim Carr, Lynn Nagasuye
Front Row: Turker Guney, Christine Gallagher, Mark Darmanin, Ronee Nantais, Donna Ng
Floating: Ross Blaine (top left), John Tsang (bottom left), Karl Brown (right) MIA: Adam Grant
OUR TEAM:
Ross BLAINE
ADVISOR TO THE BOARD
AND MANAGEMENT
I
f a man approaches you in an
I elevator and he is wearing really
bad ties, don't be alarmed! (we are
trying to teach him how to dress).
Ross loves talking to people in
elevators and will likely find out
everything about before you
exit. Ross has been instrumental
to the changes at Wycik and works
with the Board and Management in
setting end points and vision and
he works on projects no one else
wants to touch.
LYNN NAGASUYE
GENERAL MANAGER
L ..
.. .......... ynn is responsible for the
, overall management of the
building. She can often be seen
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picking up garbage throughout the
building and talking to herself, but
she also manages the budget, liaises
with the Board and supervises the
staff to ensure we meet our short
and long term goals. Rumour is: she
lives outside the building, but no one
ever sees her leave.
DONSWORA
MAINTENANCE MANAGER AND
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
D .....
........on is a multi-ta.lented
i i ' who not only IS responsIble for
the overall maintenance of the
building but he also manages the
computer systems. Don has played a
key role in improving the cleanliness
and repair standards of the building.
Although he may seem somewhat larger
than life when you meet him,
he is always eager to help you with your
maintenance concerns.
DONNANG
HOTEL MANAGER
D..
........ .onna oversees all of the Hotel
" ... Operations, including the
Front Desk, Housekeeping, Kafe,
and Housekeeping. A dynamo,
Donna is the youngest Hotel
Manager ever hired, but she has also
been one of the most successful.
Donna, her Group Sales Assistant;
CUNT MARcHAM, and the rest of her
Team keep the customers coming
back, year after year. Today Wycik,
tomorrow the CEO of a chain of hotels.
KIM CARR
REsIDENCE LIFE MANAGER
I
t n charge of all the Residence
, Assistants and Security staff,
Kim is the newest Member of
the management team. She has
quickly learned her way around
Neill-Wycik, and brings with her a
wealth of student residence life
experience. Kim is a very pleasant
and courteous individual, but if you
don't do your two hours ... watch out!
COLLEEN DURLAND
HOUSING CO-ORDINATOR
C
' . olleen 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. And she scares
us because she can remember all 780
Members' names and room numbers
and can tell you what program they
are enrolled in and who they are
currently dating.
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TuRKER GUNEY
ACCOUNTANT
A veteran to the building, Turker
looks after all of the Co-op's
financial matters. You will find him
pouring over numbers and statistics
to ensure Wycik's financial health.
He advises the management team in
planning and has saved Wycik lots of
money with his recommendations for
investment and financing. He is
a well-respected staff Member of
Neill- Wycik and the best pool player in
the building.
RONEE NANTAIS
BOOKKEEPER
T
his is the tiger lady you have to
see about rental payments and
parking or bicycle rental spots.
Ronee will be absent for part of this
year due to an impending new
baby, but will return in the spring.
If you are having some financial
difficulty, arrange to see Ronee as
soon as possible or she'll be after you!
CHRISTINE GALLAGHER
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
AND SOON-TO-BE-REPLACEMENT-
BOOKKEEPER
C
hristine will be taking over
. . Ronee's role as Bookkeeper this
fall, while juggling her current
responsibilities in Accounts
Payable. Christine is not one
content to just work here, she also
volunteers her time by working as the
SAC administrator in all the spare
hours she has left.
SARAH DALY has time to assist you in the
HOUSING ASSISTANT/OFFICE SUPPORT maintenance office. His only fault is
S
arah helps to process September
'. applications, room assignments,
and assists the Housing Co-ordina-
tor, and she is starting to be as scary
as Colleen when it comes to
remember names and units. She is
the calm in the middle of the storm in
the office.
LAWRENCE (LARRY) WALL
MAINTENANCE WORKER
T
he man to see if you have any
key problems or want any
small cars or buildings moved.
Larry also has a secret life as a biker
and looks pretty tough (but he's
really a sweet guy ... it's a secret).
VLADIMIR BADANJAK
PAlNT/PLASTER/TILING SPECIALIST
I
f you ever wonder who is
frantically painting your unit,
Vlado is the man. He is in charge of
all of the painting, plastering, tiling
and just about anything that is
asked of him. Vlado is a one man
whirling dervish!
CHRIS ALIVANTOV
MAINTENANCE WORKER
c
... hris cheerfully enters all of the
Members maintenance requests
into the computer, and places them
in a priority sequence, he also takes
care of the janitorial section of the
building. A new father this year, he
may look a little tired but he always
his love for the Montreal Canadians.
JOHN TSANG
PLUMBER
I
f your toilet is 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!
OUR TEAM, PART n:
L
et's not forget the part-time staff
without whom the building
could not function!
MAINTENANCE - the magic team who
can fix anything, you just have to
learn to take their sense of humour:
Karl Brown, Mark Darmanin,
David Ball, Adam Grant
SECURITY - the popular guys in black
who have the groupies to prove it:
Rey Tjerkstra, Kirk Hickling, Chris
Syme, Chris Hayes, Steve Jennings
MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES - to
be announced during September
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nt 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 at the Front Desk or in the 22
nd
floor office but here are the
'HOT HIGHLIGHTS' ... details and further information must be taken from the actual occupancy agreement.
1. Members planning to move before their occupancy agreement expires must give two months notice
(from the first of the month) and sign a Notice to Vacate. There is a $50.00 administration fee for breaking the
occupancy agreement
2. Members must get permission of the Co-operative to paint or decorate unit.
3. Members must keep their unit dean and not allow garbage to accumulate. Members must dean their unit
BEFORE terminating their occupancy.
4. Members agree to pay for repair and maintenance of his/her unit and fixtures if repairs are needed
because of damage caused by the Member, the Member's guests or friends.
5. Members agree to report all damage to Co-op immediately.
6. The Co-op has the right to enter units in case of emergencies, as per Bylaws, for exterminators, room checks,
maintenance repairs, alterations, decorations or to show unit to new Members.
7. Members should purchase fire/extended insurance coverage to cover his/her own goods and furnishings.
Neill-Wycik's coverage only covers the building and equipment of Neill-Wycik.
8. Members agree to promote principles of the Co-operative and to abide by its Charter, Bylaws, Rules,
Regulations, Policies and Decisions adopted by the Board and its Committees. This includes the Member's
family, visitors etc.
9. The Co-op shall post policies and decisions or make available documentation to Members requesting such
information. Failure to post such Policies or Decisions shall NOT be deemed to be a sufficient excuse for a breach thereof.
10. It is the Member's responsibility to determine the policies relevant to his conduct, ignorance is not a sufficient
excuse for a breach of conduct.
11. Members who are in default of the occupancy agreement or his/her duties under the Charter or Bylaws
may have Membership terminated by resolution passed by the Board of Directors. The Member will receive 10 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 10 days after the hearing. Further details are available on the occupancy agreement.
12. 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.
13. The Co-operative is governed by the Co-op Corporations Act, NOT the Landlord and Tenant Act.
14. The waiver form within the agreement absolves Neill-Wycik of any responsibility while Members use any of the SAC
facilities or common areas or attend any events.
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WHAT EVERY GOOD MEMBER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSING AND RENT:
You must immediately contact our bookkeeper and
extension. There is no extension for your first month
the building. If you do not get your aSAP the fall
7. WHAT IF I CAN'T GET ALONG WITH MY
There are a few options: 1/ you can try to reason with
a unit meeting to try to resolve your problem 3/ if this fails, )lori cdhtalk to thl Residence
problem 4/ last and finally, you can see if another unit is available to move in to, but try
8. HOW DO I APPLY FOR A TWO-PERSON "B" UNIT?
These units do become available occasionally. If one comes up, Colleen, the
Room door on the 22nd floor, or down in the lobby by the elevators. Because
who is remaining in the other half is allowed to interview people for their
phone number and details on how to set this up with that person. REMEMBERPIDy;M
move to another unit in the building.
9. HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN APARTMENT "A" UNIT, OR A BACHELOR
Put your name on the waiting list. These do not come up that often and
couples in the building get priority. The wait list is in the office upstairs.
apply for these units.
10. WHAT IF I WANT TO BREAK MY LEASE?
If you decide to move out before the end of your lease, you must give
leasebreaking fee.
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LIVING ROOM BEDROOM
A Unit
1 Bedroom Gerrard Wing Apartment
- unfurnished (40 available)
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K Unit
McGill Wing Bachelor Apartment
- unfurnished (8 available)
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. ictured on these two pages are layouts of the many different Unit styles
}'/ in Neill- Wycik, If you are interested in moving from your present unit,
drop by the office and speak with the Housing Co-ordinator,
The availability of each Unit varies from month to month,
CID Unit
5 or 6 person Gerrard Wing Unit
- furnished
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B Unit
2 person Gerrard Wing Unit
- unfurnished (72 available)
BEDROOM BEDROOM
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E. Unit
5 or 6 person Gerrard Wing Unit
- furnished
;1
HII Unit,
6 person McGill Wing Unit
- furnished
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Back Row: Robert D.(Dowg) Shaw, Rory Ferrier, Kiersten Stewart, Carey West, Ellen Walker,
Matt Gerber, Tarun Suri, Katia Serassi, Candi Fitzgibbons
Middle Row: Chris Syme, Chrissy Tanner, Nicola Hughes, Neesa Kenemy, Corrie Harding, Jen Bell
Front Row: Jamie Facchini, Mark Darmanin, Fran Lafferty, Jamie Turcotte, Melanie Carlson
Floating: (top) Kimberly Sargent-RAT., (bottom) Kathy Blessin
Y
, .. , ....'.'..'.' ... ' ..,.' ..,'.,. ,"' . ' .:, . ... , .. . been seeing this title /' everywhere in this manual as
. :':, the place to go for more
information about anything and
everything in the co-op.
Who are these people, anyway?
E .....
.....',.,.. . veryone's heard stories about
typical R.A. 's in a typical
residence. They walk around like the
FBI and perform the unpopular job of
enforcing rules and reporting every
detail of life on every floor. Well, have I
got news for you! Wycik is not a
typical residence, and our R.A. team is
far from typical (no offense, guys!). In
fact, at Wycik, the R.A. is a Community
Spirit position, not a policing role.
EACH f1001 HAS A DESIGNATED
IA WHO WILL:
I!$' Promote community spirit and
floor unity.
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I!$' Oversee the work program.
I!$' Provide information and
assistance.
I!$' Be available for Member
concerns and unit conflicts.
I!$' Hold regular floor meetings
and events.
I!$' Lend an ear to those who
need to talk.
I!$' Help Members in multi-units
set up cleaning schedules.
I!$' Provide room inspection assistance
upon move-in and move-out.
SISTER FLOORS
L
et's get ready to rruummmblllle!
Your mission, should you choose
accept it, is to challenge your
sister floor and beat them at anything
possible, such as Gotcha, Volleyball,
Fundraising, Clean-Up or anything else
you think you can beat them at. If you
prefer a more peaceful approach, join
forces with your sister floor to beat the
pants off of some other floors.
The more you challenge, the
more people you meet, and
the more you contribute to
community spirit at Wycik.
A
Sister floor also plays a more
'. serious role. It provides a 'buddy
system' for R.A.'s and Members alike.
For instance, Members may feel
uncomfortable approaching an R.A. of
the opposite sex to discuss a personal
issue so most of the R.A. will have a
sister floor with an RA of the opposite
sex. Or, if a Member has an emergency
and the R.A. isn't around, the R.A.
of the sister floor may be able to
assist instead.
ON-CALL
E very night from 7:00 - 11:00
.,""""',...,',
., ,., .,'"."..,., ..., .., .. ,.,'",. p.m. (2:00 a.m. on Thursdays) an
. ," . )R.A. will be sitting at the 'Tower'
(the desk area on the top of the stairs in the
lobby) to assist Members with questions
and information. Ask your R.A. or the
R.A. On-Call about special events,
move-in/out procedures, inspections,
Lease and Bylaw information, policies,
survival tips and referrals.
eep in mind that the R.A. 's
have a vested interest in
17aaninn- life on their floor
peaceful and comfortable, so if they
ask you to tum down your music or
clean up your unit, they're not
policing, just helping to make life
at Wycik enjoyable for everyone.
teer Work Program
Many of the Co-ops across Ontario more about the building. Members
adapt this type of program into their started to take more ownership for the
Bylaws. Neill-Wycik is no exception. state of Neill-Wycik.
What IS the Work Program?
Technical Definition:
A
Bylaw that requires every Member
i, to contribute to the building by
volunteering time every month. This
helps to keep costs lower, and rents
cheaper than most buildings in down-
town Toronto.
W,cik's Definition:
'I ......: .... . . ..'he chance to contribute to the
community spirit, quality of
living, personal growth, knowledge of
the building, and participation of
Members by volunteering only 2 hours
per month, and having a blast while
doing it!
2 hours per month ...
that's just 2 hours
out of approximately
720 hours per month.
We're only asking for 0.03%
of your time, and the benefits
are incredible.
L
. ast year, there were over 10,000
.. hours contributed to the Work
Program which translated into reduced
fire alarms, vandalism and damage.
WHY? Because Members started to care
S
" ... . . how can you contribute
... iO . ' to this highly successful
program? There are TONS of ways.
The only limit is your imagination!
Here's a list of how Members helped
out last year:
I!$' Organized floor dinners and events.
I!$' Assisted SAC in organizing our
infamous Steamer Parties.
I!$' Assisted with the building-wide
garage sale.
I!$' Offered free bicycle repairs.
I!$' Renovated the Weight Room.
I!$' Cleaned the Hanke Lounge.
I!$' Planted the roof deck gardens.
I!$' Helped tutor other Members.
I!$' Typed resumes and school reports.
I!$' Attended focus groups to improve
Wycik services.
I!$' Assisted with special projects.
I!$' Escorted a Member home from a
Subway Station after dark.
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........ ', .. ;: .. ' ......... ..../ e encourage Members to come
up with their own ideas on
how they can contribute. If you have
an idea, talk to your R.A., or
the R.A. Team Coordinator. The only
requirement is that it must benefit the
Co-op and it's Members.
(Say What? Huh? Whah Dot
O
. So you know what the
i.a\ . Work Program is, and
where you can contribute, now how
the heck do you sign up for this thing?
That's the easy part. During the last
week of every month (first week in
September), your R.A. will approach
you with a list of tasks and
Committees. All you have to do is
choose one, or offer your own
suggestion. Now all you have to do is
show up for your task, and do a great
job! The R.A.s will be entering your
selection into a database, and keeping
track of your hours each month.
Remember, the earlier you sign-up, the
wider the selection of tasks available.
X
eep in mind that you cannot
...... ii bank your hours. If you put in
5 hours in October, you cannot carry
over the extra 3 hours to November.
Each month starts fresh, but the
Members who constantly do more than
their share will be recognized and
thanked profusely ... we promise.
Your Residence Assistant can provide
you with more information about the
Work Program. Your experience at
Neill- Wycik is only as good as you
make it, so ...
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TO BOLDLY SERVE AND PROTECT
S
0 by now you're thinking, IIHey, this
.......
....... Wycik place sounds like a lot o( fun "I
right? That's right, but remember
the ancient proverb; IIWS all fun and games
until someone loses an eyer That's when
security steps in. Remember, you are
living in downtown Toronto, so there are
a few things we should get straight right
now.
O .
...
i ur Security Team consists o( extensively
trained Wycik Members who have the
best interests o(the Members and the building at
heart. They are passed through a rigorous
interview process, and are trained in first
aid, emergency situations, and Wycik
policies and procedures. You can find our
Imen and women in uni(orml at the front
desk in the t-shirts that say 'SECURITY'
(great clue, eh?)
Security is available 24 hours a day.
If you need to reach them
for an EMERGENCY, CALL 977-2322.
If it is not an emergency, call 9772320.
S
ecurity staff perform regular rounds
and spot checks within the building,
monitor entrances through CCTV,
monitor elevators, respond to fire
alarms, noise complaints, vandalism
reports, harassment complaints, and
all other security issues and
concerns. They also provide after hours
assistance for maintenance emergencies
and Member service issues and inquiries.
They will also be able to give you tips on
personal safety and security, and provide
escorts through the Work Program.
R
.,. em ember that our Security Team is
Community Oriented. Their only
interest is to make sure that everyone is
safe and comfortable. If they approach
you with any requests or questions, it is in
your best interest to co-operate for the
good of all Wycik Members.
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DRUG POLICY
Zero Tolerance Policy. Members caught
using, buying, selling, growing, or in
possession on Neill-Wycik property face
immediate eviction. Members are responSi-
ble if their guests break this policy as well.
VISITORS
Must sign in at the Front Desk with a piece
of government issue photo ID, and cannot
stay more than 10 nights/month and must
get permission from the other Members in
their unit. Members are responsible for
their guests.
FIRE ALARMS
It is a federal offense to tamper with, or set
off any fire safety equipment. Such actions
result in immediate eviction, charges, and
possible criminal charges.
VANDALISM
Damaging or defacing Wycik property is
strictly prohibited. This includes everything
from smashing a window, to ripping down
posters or wearing your rollerblades in the
halls and units.
PET NOISE
Dogs are not allowed in the building, and
pets are not allowed in multi-units (except (or
fish). Any pet must not interfere with the
quiet enjoyment of other Members, or they
must be removed from the building. There's
a lot more to this policy, look it up when
you get here.
LOCKOUTS
Security is able to let you into your unit if
you lock yourself out, however, they are not
doormen, so there is a charge of $5.00 that
must be paid immediately.
ENTERING THE BUILDING
Please enter the building through designated
entrances only. Always have your front door
key on you, as security and MSR's may have
to leave the desk unattended, and lock the
door while they're gone. Also, for the safety
of Members, staff and guests, don't let
anyone in who isn't a Member. All Members
should have either a front door key, or a
WycikID.
De part me nt [
THERE ARE F;OUR SIMPLE
MAINTENANCE RULES:
j
t DO NOT DAMACE YOUR
.. 1,. 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, this will
cause the paint to peel.
K DO NOT damage or vandalize
property of Wycik.
unit being charged EQUALLY for the
cost. WARNING - the average cost
to clean a unit is S 325. 00. This is
allocated as follows: $775.00 to do
a general cleaning, $55.00 to scrub
grime off floors, $30.00 to clean the
stove, $50.00 to remove excess
garbage. WHEN YOU MOVE OUT
you MUST also leave your room
clean or the same charges will apply.
1 .......
.. /.1[;' ...... ). i you do not fOIlO ... .. ... i ..... ... .. ei. to . . . W
, ;.lf
t
simple rules, Y()lJt< wil/be
charged from your deposit
according of the damage.
ROOM INSPECTION FORM:,
pany will be contacted and will come in
and clean your unit. Your unit will be
charged for the full cost of cleaning it. If
you have a problem with a unit mate
causing damage, contact your floor RA.
SUPPLIES:
T
....... Maintenance Department
....... Jf' will supply you with a few
basic amenities at the beginning of the
year. During the year, you can get the fol-
lowing supplies:
II GARBAGE BAGS, and UGHT BULBS, which can
be picked up at the Front Desk
K If you live in a multi-unit, DO NOT A' '" ......'. a Member, you are responsible II CLEANING SUPPLIES, which can be replenished
remove the bed, there is NO room ,? , :,,, S"' (orfilling in your MOVE-IN by bringing your empty container down to
for your own bed. INSPECTION FORM. Once the form is Maintenance.
2
' ) DO NOT PAINT OR
:: ; . DRAW/ANYTHING ON
THE WALLS OR DOORS OF
YOUR UNITS.
filled out, get your R.A. to verify all the
information. AII 'forms must be filled
out 15 This form
may be YOUI()h1y recourse in any damage
deposit dispute.
II PUTTY for posting (available at the
Front
II VACUUM CLEANERS, which can be signepput
with theMSRor Securityqt the
3
i DO NOT PAINT ANY U
r
i Pon you
' j. NE'LL-WYClK required to fill in a MOVE,OUT QUESTIONS
. INSPECTION FORM. Once the form is
K If you want to have your room
painted, put in a request and the
maintenance department will get to
it as soon as they can.
II .., ........... ..... '..... PLEASE KEEP YOUR
,. UNIT CLEAN:
K this means your personal room and
the common areas of your unit.
Failure to do so will result in a
cleaning company entering your unit
to clean and ALL Members of the
filled out, get your R.A.to verify the
information. If there are anyd!sfrepancies
between the move-in andinove-out
forms, you will be charged?ctording to
the damage.
D ....
: ...... .... e" ..... considerate of your room mates.
:' . Any damage in the common
areas of the unit will be charged to
everyone living there. And during
Management's regular inspectiOns, if your
unit is very dirty, a contract cleaning com-
1.
' .....r"' ...... ::....' .. .. o . .... ....... .. u ..... ..... ... .......i,.. u. you
,;' ' :' can<visit tneMaintenance
Dep(lrtrnent or the Maintenance
Manager daily between 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. in the basement.
A
Help cut down on waste.
RECYCLE.
'-i)
Paper recycling is in the
Garbage room on every
floor.
Glass & Plastic recycling
is in the lobby.
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WHAT AND WHO IS SAC?
'I',he Social Activity Committee
'/""". .... used to consist of twelve voting
" Members however, this was
difficult to maintain. Therefore, in
October of 1995, SAC was decreased to
5 voting Members: a Chair, an
Administrator, a Facility Coordinator,
a Communications Coordinator and
an Events Coordinator:
The Chair's role is filled by the
vice-president of the Board of Directors.
She/he is responsible for chairing all
SAC meetings, ensuring the policies and
procedures of SAC are followed and is also
the liaison to the Board.
The Administrator, second-in-command,
is responsible for taking minutes at the
meetings and managing the finances of the foozeball table and dart board for the
committee.
billiards room and renovated the 23rd
The Facility Coordinator oversees the floor roof deck.
Facility Managers and ensures that the T".... , ...... 'hese five people could not run the
facilities are operational. , committee alone. We have many
The Communications Coordinator is the and hard working Members
SAC liaison with the Members and is also in who are involved with SAC. The
charge of the newsletter;
'Neill-Wycik, Unplugged'.
The Events Coordinator oversees the
running of the events in the building which
includes orientation activities.
WHAT DOES SAC DOl
E
very month $5 of your rent is given
::/to the Social Activity Committee.
This money, which amounts to about
$40,000 per year is used to maintain the
facilities and throw educational and
social events throughout the year.
Some of the money is also used for
capital improvements. This year we
expanded the weight room, built a new
OJ booth for the steamer, bought a
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Managers and Assistant Managers of the
facilities work hard to ensure that the
facilities are in working order for the
Members. The Newsletter Committee
and the editor diligently prepare two
newsletters per month in order to keep
all the Members informed. We also
have numerous people on the events
committee who throw great parties and
other fun and educational events.
WHAT CAN I DOl
T
/ ....! .... . here are many positions available
. on SAC. If you like to write or if
you are artistic you can join the
newsletter committee or help prepare
posters for the events. You can help out
in one of the facilities by throwing an
event in the facility or keeping it clean.
You can join the events committee and
help plan the January orientation or the
other events that are planned
throughout year. You can even start a
club. Last year we had a chess club that
met on Tuesdays and we have a theater
company in the building that is
working on some performances for
Wycik Members.
0
/..... ....... ,r if you have your own idea for an
,' event bring a proposal to SAC.
Talk to your RA. They will have names
and phone numbers of people you can
contact and they can also help you
prepare a proposal for SAC if you need
it. AND you can fulfill your two hours
per month obligation to Wycik through
your SAC participation!

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The Board of Directors, during an average meeting.
Maintenance tasks in SOCIAL ACI1VfIY COMMITl'EE
, I the Work Program are NUMBER: 5 one year positions.
; _L extremely important. Focus: Organizes social and educational
Members who contribute to Maintenance events, manages their budget, and
should take pride in every task they do, manages facilities.
because they are the 'Bread and Butter' of OTHER: Works with the R.A.s on floor and
the Work Program. building wide events.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
NUMBER: Several term positions.
Focus: Responsible for clothing and food
drives, fundraising/event planning for
Wycik's charity - Sick Kids Hospital. Also
works in neighbourhood for clean-up,
crimestoppers, etc.
FUNDRAISING COMMl1TEE
NUMBER: 5 to 10 one year positions.
Focus: Plans and carries out new ideas to
raise funds for Neill-Wycik.
EVENTS COMMl1TEE
NUMBER: Several term positions.
Focus: Plans and executes small scale,
building wide events, works with SAC.
AWARENESS OOMMl1TEE
NUMBER: Several term positions.
Focus: Plans and executes awareness
campaigns in Neill-Wycik.
B
' ut Maintenance is not for everyone. MlNDERS YEARBOOKCOMMl1TEE
.. ,)If you are highly motivated and NUMBER: 12 to 15 term pOSitions, 50% NUMBER: Several year long positions.
organized, or if you have great ideas and male to female ratio. Focus: Plans and organizes pictures,
the desire to dedicate time and effort to Focus: Major commitment required. entries, layout and advertising for the
make them happen, you should be on a Committee makes their own schedule, Neill-Wycik yearbook.
Committee. Keep in mind that Committee escorts Members home at night, 1 male
work is hard - to be successful, the and 1 female escort single Members to ENVIRONMENTAL COMMl1TEE
Members of a Committee often contribute and from Neill-Wycik after dark within a NUMBER: 5 term positions.
anywhere from 5 to 20 hours per month, 4 block radius. Focus: Informs Members of environmental
but everyone has so much fun, nobody
complains! If you think you may benefit NEWSLElTER COMMl1TEE
one of our many Committees, let us know,
we'd be happy to have you on board.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NUMBER: 12 positions, elected at the
Annual General Meeting, unless openings
become available earlier
Focus: Makes decisions that govern the
Co-operative and its Membership.
OTHER: If you want to attend meetings
out of interest, everyone is welcome.
NUMBER: 4 one year positions and several
short-term columnist positions.
Focus: Plans and produces a monthly
newsletter.
DISCIPLINARY COMMl1TEE
NUMBER: 6 one year positions: 1 Board
Member, 1 Staff, 1 R.A., 1 Security, and 2
Members at large.
Focus: Determines sanctions for Members
involved in minor Bylaw infractions.
issues that relate to Wycik and tends gardens.
Remember, Committees are hard work,
everyone has to pull their own weight for
it to be successful, and the excuse "I've
done my two hours" does not exist.
Members who do not do their share on a
committee will be asked to step down. If
you are interested in joining a committee,
see your R.A. for more information.
The call for Committee Members will
happen in the Fall. Look for sign-up
sheets in September.
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The 4th floor Roofdeck
N
" .... r eill-Wycik has some
J, 1 great facilities, and all
...,.;" .., j Members are welcome
to use them! But. .. before you
do, you MUST get a Neill-Wycik
photo identification card and
sign your lease. The lease
includes a general waiver form
for using the facilities. You can
obtain your photo id. when you
move into the building. On
September 1
st
and 2
nd
photo ID
will be taken. If you miss these
dates, you can always come up
to the office between 9-5
Monday to Friday to get one.
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............. 'here are some facilities that
, ; require signing out at the
Front Desk, these are listed
below and are marked with this
symbol: (b ). There are also
facilities that require a special
orientation which can be
obtained during the first few
weeks of September. The facility
managers will post orientation
dates and times throughout
the building. These special
orientation facilities are marked
with this symbol: (* ).
WEIGHT ROOM {6J
Located on the 2
nd
floor in the
McGill Wing, the Weight Room
is fully equipped with a universal
gym, free weights, lifecycles, a
stairclimber and exercise mats.
BILLIARDS ROOM {6J
Located on the 22
nd
floor, next
to the West stairwell. Newly
renovated, it has a pool table,
fooze ball, a dart board and a
great view of the Toronto.
The New Billiards Room
COMPUTER LAB {6J*
Located on the 22
nd
floor, access
is through the Hanke Lounge.
There are 6 computers (running the
Windows'" O/S only) and two inkjet
printers, so please bring your
own paper and ink cartridges.
RADIO ROOM {6J*
Located in the 9
th
floor McGill
wing stairwell. This room
contains Radio monitoring
equipment that can receive
signals sent worldwide via
shortwave frequencies.
WOODS HOP {6J*
Located in the basement, next
to the east stairwell. The room
contains most of the tools and
equipment need to build
anything your imagination
desires. Please bring your own
materials, and remember to
clean up after yourself.
PHOTO LAB {6J*
Located in the basement, across
from the Steamer. The lab
has equipment for processing
both colour and black & white
film. There is a film processing
room, a photo-mount machine
and a lobo processor. Please
supply your own film and
chemicals.
STEAMER and A/V
EQUIPMENT {6J*
Located in the basement, the
Steamer is available for parties
and functions for all Members.
It is equipped with a cassette/cd
stereo system, a video projection
TV screen, a VCR and lighting
system.
MEETING ROOM {6J
Located on the 2
nd
floor in the
McGill wing, this room contains
large meeting tables, chairs and
an erasable board. It is used
for studying, and the various
Committee meetings.
TV/VCR CART {6J
Members may use this for their
common areas or for holding a
movie night in a lounge. There
is a three hour limit for signing
the Cart out.
GAMES & SPORTS
EQUIPMENT {6J
Sign out popular board games
such as: Risk, Twister, or Trivial
Pursuit. You can also get baseball
gear, volleyballs, basketballs, and
football equipment.
SEWING ROOM {6J*
Located on the 2
nd
floor in
the McGill wing. There are HANKE LOUNGE
industrial sewing machines, Located on the 22nd floor across
a ludy, a Serger and an iron. from the Laundry room. It has
an excellent view and is filled
........ ....... ... ..... 'he following facilities are with comfy couches. It is fully
open areas and do not need air-conditioned and is open
to be signed out: 24 hours a day.
SAUNA
Located in the in the basement,
beside the Steamer. The Sauna
has a change room, and two
showers. It is open from 4:00
p.m. to midnight daily. Please
note, clothes are optional after
10:00p.m ..
The door code is 15-4.
BARBEQUES
Neill-Wycik has two gas BBQs.
One is located on the 5
th
floor
roofdeck and the other is on the
23
rd
floor roofdeck. Please
remember to clean up the BBQ
when you are finished using it.
ROOFDECKS
Neill-Wycik has three roofdecks.
The 23
rd
floor deck provides an
excellent view of the entire city.
The 5
th
has one of the BBQs and
the 4th is surrounded by terrific
foliage. They are open from
dawn 'till midnight. Remember,
do not throw ANYTHING off
the roofdecks.
The door code is 1-2-5.
LAUNDRY ROOMS
There are two Laundry rooms. A
large one is located on the 22
nd
floor, near the east stairwell. A
smaller one is on the 4th floor,
near the McGill wing stairwell.
Wash is $1.
25
and Dry is .2Sct for
15 minutes. Detergent, dryer
sheets and change is available at
the Front Desk. The door code
for both rooms is 1-2-5.
TV LOUNGE
This lounge is located inside the
22nd floor laundry room. It is
filled with comfy couches and
the TV is loaded with Pay-TV
channels.
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What Services can you get as a Member of Neill-Wycik?
Maintenance Assistance - when something happens in your unit, just go to the Front
Desk and fill out a Maintenance Request Form.
Security Assistance - if you are locked out of your room ($5.00 lock out charge), if you are
being harassed, being bothered by noise, you can call Security 24 hours a day
Mail and Parcel Pick-up - mail boxes are past the elevators. If you receive a large parcel,
you will receive a notice in your mail box, the parcel can be picked up at the Front Desk.
Event Updates - do you want to know how to join a club, sign up for an activity or just
find out what's going on? Come to the Front Desk, all your questions will be answered.
'Minder' Walk Home Service (as of September 30th, 1995) - if you are nervous about walking
home late at night, you can get an escort by calling the Front Desk. Details will be
available in September
Cleaning Supplies - if you need new cleansers, lightbulbs, rubber gloves, etc., just bring
your old ones down to Front Desk and we'll replace them.
Vacuums - if you need a vacuum, come to the Front Desk to sign one out
Rent Collection - you can leave your rent cheque at the Front Desk, 24 hours a day
Fadlities - you can use a number of facilities in the building, sign out at the Front Desk.
Change - for the laundry machines at the Front Desk.
Photocopying -located in the lobby, next to the pay phones.
Fax service - you may receive or send a fax, just ask at the Front Desk for the details.
Long distance phone cards - if you don't have a phone in your room, but want to make a
long distance call, you can purchase long distance phone cards in the lobby. They come
in $10.
00
and $20.
00
denominations
Garbage - there are garbage chutes at the end of every hallway by the F units.
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very summer, Neill-Wycik
' i ' 1 opens its doors to groups and
.,," ....... individuals from around the
world. Neill- Wydk employs over
3S 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
result in an enormous financial
problem for Neill-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.
T
... .. 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 paint, patch and fix up the
units that may have experienced
damage through the school year.

"1 ... .. 'he Hotel has grown and become
, more well-known throughout
the world. We are published in the
famous IILet's Go" gUides, Lonely
Planets Travel Books, Frommers,
Fodor's, the CAA 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 to
Neill-Wycik during the school year.
Neill- Wycik accommodates all
kinds of groups and individuals,
from around the world.
HOTfL STATISTICS:
+ Over 20,000 visitors a year.
+ Average charge is $26.
00
a night.
+ Almost 100% occupancy in late
July and August.
+ The most breakfasts ever served in
by our little Kafe? - 280 in 2.5 hours
(and five tired guys later)
+ Housekeeping can make up to 320
beds a day and can clean toilets in
less time than it takes to flush.
H ..
.. ...... .. otel staff are amazing, delightful
and fun - idiosyncratic and
alternately grumpy (but only behind
closed doors). They are something to
be proud of and they come back for
more every year and so do our guests.
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EMERGENCIES
Neill-Wycik Security:
977-2322
Police/ Ambulance/Fire:
911
Church and Carlton
980-6261
Bank of Montreal:
Yonge and Queen East
867-5755
College Park
Yonge and College
(lower level, at subway entrance)
598-4257
HEALTH AND COUNSELLING
Addiction Research Foundation:
595 , ~
Church and Wellesley
924-7769
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VET
Toronto General Hospital:
rd West and University
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