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As The Walls Fell

Yesterday I was perturbed I had an important guest arriving from out of town at noon and wouldn’t you know it the building intercom system is not working.  My guest had to walk back to their car and call me from a cellphone to open the front door.  There is no sign posted at the entrance from the KMHC office informing the tenants the intercom system is out of order.
I was told the UNH’s Director and the HSC were conducting a survey from select tenants in regard to KMHC. It’s a good idea but UNH’s has a problem listening to tenants with strong opinions. Don’t worry ladies I’m not offended that I was not asked to participate in the survey. :P

At this time I’m going to post my own suggestions on how to improve KMHC:

1. Uninstall the camera in the community room, there is absolutely no privacy and tenants don’t feel comfortable which is why KMHC has a low attendance to their programs, meetings, functions and only a few use the internet plus it’s illegal.
2. The recycling boxes should be relocated to another area of the building. It’s an eyesore every weekend with all the waste piling up. Tenants and their guests shouldn’t have to look at this crap in the hallway. I would suspect this is a Hamilton city by-law infraction.
3. Stop nepotism. Invite all tenants to special events/outings etc. by posting a general notice on the bulletin boards for all to read.
4. UNH’s has to stop treating the Native elders like children. I hear this all the time from my fellow tenants. Past and present.
5. Note to Ingrid the HSC ease up and stop looking for fault with your new staff, they are doing the best they can. Also Fred Flintstone called...he wants his feet back. *joke*  :D


Remembrance Day is coming up. "Lest We Forget" our fallen heroes. 

Tk

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Tony King said…
Ha! Here we go folks..there are contractors outside the building waiting to do some work on the entrance doorway and the KHMC office staff have no clue what's going on. I had to stop by the office to inform them. Way to Go Ingrid. Gawd! I could run this joint. tk
November 8, 2013 at 12:08:00 PM EST
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