Old South Community Organization

The Old South Community Organization (OSCO) has represented the common interests of Old South London since 1975. We are a non-profit, member-run volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life in our community, and in our city. From September to June, we meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Landon Library, 167 Wortley Rd. Everyone welcome.

How you can get involved:

• Join OSCO
  
• Back to Normal Task Force
• Board of Directors
• Christmas Trees
• Environmental Committee
• Gathering on the Green
• OSCOR Awards

Back to Normal Task Force

The Back to Normal Task Force is a voice for the community and potential facilitator for the future of the Normal School and Village Green, located at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Wortley Road. The task force is made up of members of OSCO and the broader community with experience in heritage, architecture and related issues. The task force meets regularly.

Board of Directors

Directors are nominated and elected at the Annual General Meeting, held on the second Tuesday of November.

2011/2012 Board

• Bob Porter, President
• Dave Ward, Vice President
• Dave Flett, Past President
• Deb Dobson, Director
• Margaret Hopkins, Director, Membership
• Mary Kerr, Director
• Ross Lemon, Treasurer
• Fraser Petley, Director
• Gordon Saylor, Director
• Susan Shaw, Director
• George Sinclair, Director
• Donna Swanson, Director, Communications
• Stephen Turner, Director
• Dave Vermue, Director

Christmas Trees

Each December, OSCO and Landon Library fill the ValuMart garden centre with more than 300 Christmas trees for sale. OSCO and Landon Library share the proceeds, providing valuable funds for community projects.

Environmental Committee

OSCO’s Environmental Committee actively participates in tree planting, naturalization, and Earth Day projects in Old South, working with ReForest London, the City of London and other groups. The committee recently partnered with Labatt’s and the City of London to plant several mature trees in the Carfrae Crescent gateway area.

Gathering on the Green

Gathering on the Green is a free, fun day of activities and entertainment held on the first Saturday in June, rain or shine. It is run by volunteers and supported by OSCO and local businesses. Over the past eight years, Gathering on the Green has donated more than $37,000 to 28 different projects and organizations in Old South.

OSCOR Awards

The OSCOR Awards recognize citizens, businesses and organizations who have made an outstanding contribution to life in Old South. Past recipients include the 31st Scout Troop, local entrepreneur Linda Logan, activist Mary Kerr and the Tecumseh Community School.