Rockcliffe Park Residents Association
Rockcliffe Park Residents Association
The Rockcliffe Park Residents Association (RPRA) is a community-based membership organization run by volunteers. Its mission is to foster a spirit of community within the Village, to preserve and enhance its unique natural environment and its special heritage character, and to represent the interests of Rockcliffe residents. Members are kept up to date on issues facing the community and are invited to the numerous local events and activities that take place.
The volunteer board of directors meets the third Wednesday evening of the month (except July, August and December) at the Community Hall, 380 Springfield Road. Meetings are open to the public.
The RPRA is a not-for-profit corporation under Industry Canada, with its own by-laws and articles of continuation.
Board of Directors 2023-2024
The RPRA Board of Directors is comprised of resident volunteers elected at the Annual General Meeting. Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday evening of every month, except in July, August and December. Residents are welcome to attend these meetings.
Chris Barker
Patrick Blanar
Anna Blauveldt
John Butterfield
Lisa Cogan
Susan d’Aquino
Jean-Guy Dumoulin
Linda English
Russell Gibson
Mary Gooderham
Leo Grant
Michele Hayman
Scott Heatherington
Kay James
Peter Lewis
Martin Perras
Kim Ratushny
Natalie Runoff
Gouhar Shemdin
Mark WillcoxRPRA Committees
Committees of the RPRA report to the Board of Directors and their members help us organize events, monitor issues, protect our heritage and environment. We are always looking for committee members. If you would like to join a committee, please email secretary@rockcliffepark.ca.
Library Committee
The RPRA Library Committee champions the causes of literacy and education through its support of the Rockcliffe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Its members are drawn from Rockcliffe Park and the surrounding communities of New Edinburgh, Lindenlea, and Manor Park, which this library branch also serves.
Since 1997, this committee has organized the Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale which comprises over 20,000 donated books in 30 categories, along with CDs, DVDs and vinyl. Taking place in the Rockcliffe Park Community Hall, it involves more than 100 volunteers. Buyers come from local communities and as far away as Kingston and Cornwall. Funds raised improve services and programming (especially for children) at the Rockcliffe Park Branch of the Ottawa Public Library and support literacy programs at the OPL.
The annual November Rockcliffe Park Book Fair takes place at the Rockcliffe Park Public School. These two important book sales represent a great opportunity to contribute to the community and get to know new people. Both are integrally linked through the collaboration of their volunteers (who often work at both events), the generosity of the wider community and the rich endowment of books.
The RPRA Library Committee reaches out to new patrons with Open Houses at the Rockcliffe Park Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It supports improved services and programming through funds raised by its Spring Book Sale. It also supports the wider Ottawa Public Library literacy programs, liaises informally with the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library and offers support to the OPL at city budget consultation time. To join the library committee, just leave your name with library staff.
Traffic Committee
An RPRA Committee assesses safety issues, traffic volume, speed limits, parking and traffic signs and contacts the City to report issues when necessary. In spring, this committee records traffic volumes and direction at specific locations throughout the Village.