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  1. Home

  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. City Administration
      1. City Attorney
      2. City Clerk
        1. Boards & Committees
        2. Certificate of Birth
        3. Certificate of Death
        4. Do Not Knock List
        5. Elections & Voting
          1. Election Inspectors
          2. Election Results
          3. Voter Precinct Maps
          4. Voter Registration
          5. Voting Absentee Ballot
          6. Millage Calculator
        6. Licensing Businesses
        7. Licensing Dogs
          1. Dog Park Membership Renewal
          2. Pets in the Parks
        8. Other Forms & Applications
      3. City Manager
        1. Graduate City Management Fellowship
        2. Employee Recognition
        3. Adult-Use (Recreational) Marijuana
      4. Commissions, Boards & Committees
        1. 2020 Census Complete Count Committee
        2. Vacancies
        3. Animal Shelter Committee
        4. Audit Review Committee
        5. Board of Review
        6. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board
        7. Building Authority
        8. Charter Review Committee
        9. City Commission
          1. Meeting Minutes
        10. City-School Liaison Committee
        11. Civil Service Board
        12. Construction Code Board of Appeals
        13. Crime Prevention Council
        14. Downtown Development Authority
        15. Fire Department Civil Service Commission
        16. Historic District Commission
        17. Historic District Study Committee
          1. Designated Properties
          2. FAQs
          3. Study Reports
        18. Historical Commission
        19. Library Board
        20. Naming Committee
        21. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
        22. Planning Commission
        23. Normandy Oaks Task Force
        24. Rehabilitation Board of Appeals
          1. Community Development Block Grant Committee
        25. Retiree Healthcare Investment Board
        26. Retirement Board
        27. Royal Oak Commission for the Arts
        28. Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Committee
        29. Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority
        30. Royal Oak Opportunity to Serve (ROOTS)
        31. Traffic Committee
        32. Veterans Events Committee
        33. Woodward Dream Cruise Ad-Hoc Committee
        34. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
      5. Economic Development
        1. Doing Business In Royal Oak
        2. Coming Soon
        3. Available Sites
        4. About Royal Oak
        5. Rethink RO
          1. Downtown Park Community Engagement
      6. Human Resources
        1. Job Openings
        2. Human Resources FAQ
        3. Union Contracts
          1. Administrative Rules (Non-Represented)
            1. Personal Service Contracts (Appointed)
    3. City Commission
    4. City Ordinances
    5. Community Development
      1. Building
        1. Building Inspection
        2. Code Enforcement
          1. Autos & Trailers
          2. Rodent Harborage
        3. Online Permit and Inspection Requests
        4. Building Department Property Information
      2. Engineering
        1. Current Projects
          1. Bicycle Routes
            1. Bicycling in Royal Oak
          2. Construction Notices
          3. Parks
          4. Roadwork
            1. Unimproved Streets
            2. What to Expect
            3. Millage Information
            4. S. Campbell Road
            5. 14 Mile Road
          5. Sewer
            1. Stormwater Management
          6. Sidewalks
          7. Water
        2. Sidewalk Improvement Program
          1. Sidewalk Program FAQs
          2. Sidewalk Replacement Criteria
        3. Site Plan Review
        4. Permits
          1. Right of Way
          2. Private Property Paving
          3. Contaminated Sewage Discharge
          4. Pull-Off Parking
        5. Traffic Concerns
          1. Irving Traffic Study
          2. AMPW&T Neighborhood Study
        6. Road Performance Dashboard
      3. Planning
        1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. Application & Documents
          2. General Information
          3. Public Notices
        2. Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
        3. Forms & Applications
        4. Housing Rehabilitation Program
          1. Rehabilitation Activities
          2. Types of Grants, Loans & Income Eligibility
        5. Master Plan
        6. Neighborhood Design Plan
        7. Planning Commission
        8. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
        9. Zoning District Maps
        10. Zoning Ordinance
        11. Residential Target Market Analysis (TMA)
    6. Court & Judicial Services
      1. 44th District Court
        1. Caseload Statistics
        2. Court Case Look-Up
        3. Court Employment Application Documents
        4. Daily Docket
        5. Directions
        6. Divisions
          1. Civil Division
          2. Landlord - Tenant
          3. Small Claims
        7. History of the Court
        8. Jury Duty
        9. Marriage Ceremonies
        10. Programs
        11. Tickets
        12. Traffic Fines
        13. What & Why
        14. Where Can I Park During Construction?
      2. 44th District Court Daily Docket
      3. 44th District Court Pay Fines and Costs Online
    7. Finance
      1. Assessing
        1. Assessment Report
        2. Board of Review
        3. Homeowner Affidavit
        4. Land Changes
        5. Michigan Tax Tribunal
        6. Ownership Changes
        7. Poverty Exemptions
        8. Property Information
        9. Tax Estimator
        10. Tax Rates
        11. Property Exemptions
      2. Finance
        1. Actuarial Valuations
        2. Bids & Request for Proposals (RFP)
        3. Budget Documents
        4. Capital Improvement Plan
        5. Financial Statements
        6. Performance Dashboard
      3. Treasurer's Office
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Parking & Permits
          1. Amtrak Parking
          2. Metered Parking
          3. Parking Structures & Permits
          4. Pay Parking & Traffic Tickets
        3. Tax Bill Due Dates
        4. Tax Deferment
        5. Tax Foreclosure / Delinquent Tax Timeline
        6. Tax Foreclosure Prevention
        7. Tax Payments
        8. Tax Rates
      4. Water Billing
        1. Water Billing FAQs
    8. Public Safety
      1. Fire
        1. Chiefs
        2. Emergency Medical Services & Advanced Life Support
        3. File of Life
        4. Fire Prevention
        5. Fire Reports
        6. Fire Safety Tips That Every Household Should Know
          1. Careless Smoking
          2. Cooking Safety
          3. Electrical Hazards
          4. Install Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Alarms
          5. Plan a Fire Drill & Escape Routes
          6. Reacting to Burn Hazards
          7. Space Heaters
          8. Storage of Combustibles
        7. Fire Stations
        8. General Services
        9. History
        10. Maltese Cross
        11. Policy & Procedure
          1. Fire Response Procedure
        12. Residential Lockbox
          1. FAQ (Residential Lockbox)
        13. Roster
        14. Safety Tips
        15. Timeline
      2. Police
        1. Auxiliary Police
        2. Community Policing
          1. Auto Theft Prevention
          2. Children & the Law
          3. Crime Prevention - Business
          4. Identity Theft
          5. Jury Duty Scam
          6. Online Safety
        3. Complaints Against Department
        4. Core Values
        5. Criminal Investigation
        6. Driving Regulations
        7. Fine Schedule & Points
        8. History: A Century of Service
        9. Important Information
        10. Property Auctions
        11. ROPD Awards
        12. Records & ID
        13. Terrorism
        14. Press Releases
        15. Proposed Police Station Facility
      3. Animal Shelter
    9. Public Services
      1. Cross Connection Control Program
      2. Electrical
      3. Fall Curbside Leaf Collection
        1. Leaf Collection Help
        2. Leaf Collection Tracker
      4. Farmers Market
        1. About the Royal Oak Farmers Market
        2. Become a Vendor
        3. Calendar
        4. Facility Rental
        5. Farm Fresh Produce
        6. Hours
        7. Location
        8. In Harvest Guide
      5. Highway
        1. Shovel It Forward
        2. Snow Emergency Information
      6. Insight Newsletter
      7. Motor Pool
      8. Parks & Forestry
        1. Listing of City Parks
        2. Royal Oak Cemetery
        3. Tree Planting Program
        4. Tree & Overgrowth Concerns
      9. Recreation
        1. Department Information
        2. Athletic Leagues
          1. Adult - Athletic Leagues
          2. Youth - Athletic Leagues
          3. Total Soccer
        3. Royal Oak Golf Club
          1. Score Card (PDF)
          2. Green Fees (PDF)
          3. Membership
          4. Tee Time Grill
        4. Contact Recreation
        5. Facility & Pavilion Rentals
        6. Master Plan
        7. Registration
          1. How to Register
          2. Guidelines
        8. Special Events
        9. Parks
        10. Mark Twain Dog Park
          1. What's New
          2. Dog Park Stuff
          3. Contact Us
      10. Recycling
        1. Backyard Composting
          1. Grasscycling or Mulching
          2. How Is It Done?
          3. Rules, Guidelines & Materials
          4. Wire-Mesh Holding Unit
        2. Bulky Rigid Plastic
        3. Cardboard Preparation
        4. Christmas Tree Collection
        5. Electronics Recycling
        6. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
        7. Styrofoam Recycling
        8. What can I recycle?
        9. What if I move or new construction
      11. Refuse
        1. Holiday Interruptions
        2. How to Package Different Types of Refuse
          1. Appliances & Large Metal Items
          2. Brush
          3. Carpeting & Padding
          4. Concrete, bricks, stones
          5. Fencing, Privacy & Chain Link
          6. Furniture
          7. Glass
          8. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
          9. Paint
          10. Recyclables
          11. Yard Waste
        3. Refuse Collection Area Schedule
      12. Senior / Community Center
        1. Adjacent Generational Exchange (A.G.E.)
        2. Meal Program
        3. Royal Oak Senior Essential Services (ROSES)
        4. Rental
        5. Senior Times Newsletter
        6. Transportation
        7. Travel/Trips
        8. Age-Friendly Network
          1. Age-Friendly Network
          2. Royal Oak Age-Friendly Community
          3. Senior Resource Directory
        9. Community Outreach
        10. Lunch and Learns
      13. Sewer
        1. Cleaning Up the Mess After Basement Flooding
          1. Cleaning & Sanitizing
          2. Clothing & Bedding
          3. Foods
          4. Utilities
        2. Fat, Oil, Grease & Flushable Wipes are a NO.
        3. Flooded Streets with Restricted Covers
        4. Responding to Street & Basement Flooding
      14. Water Maintenance
        1. Curb Stops
        2. Fire Hydrants
        3. Valves (or Gates)
        4. Water Mains & Water Main Breaks
        5. Water Services
      15. Water Service
      16. Yard Waste
        1. Collection Area Schedule
        2. Disposal During Winter Months
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. How to Reduce Yard Waste
    10. News
    11. Services
      1. Forms & Applications
      2. Map Gallery
      3. Parking & Permits
      4. Snow Emergency Information
    12. National, State & County Government
    13. WROK
    14. Zoning Ordinance
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  3. Downtown

    1. Events
    2. Parking
    3. Business Listing
    4. Reside
    5. News Center
    6. Contact
    7. Free Parking
    8. Live Music Thursdays
    9. About
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  4. Library

    1. I Want To...
      1. Contact the Library
      2. Learn About the Library
        1. Hours and Location
        2. FAQs
        3. Library Closings
        4. Library Board
          1. Agenda Packets
          2. Annual Reports
        5. Policies
          1. 1.10 - Mission
          2. 1.20 - Authority
          3. 1.30 - Royal Oak Public Library Board Ethics
          4. 1.40 - Library Board Meetings
          5. 2.10 - Monetary and Other Non-book Gifts
          6. 2.20 - Disposition of Furniture Equipment
          7. 3.10 - Auditorium and Meeting/Study Room Policy
          8. 3.20 - Free Literature and Bulletin Board Postings
          9. 3.21 - Displays and Exhibits
          10. 3.30 - Code of Conduct
          11. 3.40 - The Unattended Child
          12. 3.50 - Library Hours and Holidays
          13. 3.60 - Digital Video Security Cameras
          14. 4.10 - Materials Selection
          15. 4.13 - Art Acquisition Policy
          16. 5.10 - Circulation
          17. 5.101 - Circulation Parameters
          18. 5.11 - Registration
          19. 5.13 - Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
          20. 5.14 - Outreach Services to Home
          21. 5.20 - Reference Service
          22. 5.30 - Association with Other Libraries
          23. 5.40 - Internet Use Policy
          24. 5.41 - Internet Filtering
          25. 5.50 - Library Schedule of Fees
          26. 6.10 - Public Relations Policy
          27. 6.20 - Social Media Policy
          28. 7.10 - Staff Professional Development
          29. 7.20 - Library Board Trustee Continuing Education
        6. Code of Conduct
      3. Support the Library
        1. Donate
        2. Volunteer
        3. Join the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library
      4. Use the Library
        1. Apply for a Library Card
        2. Checkout and Renew Books
        3. Pay Fines and Fees
        4. Find a Book/Audiobook/Movie
        5. Use MeLCat and MI Library Card
        6. Use a Public Computer and Wi-Fi
          1. Wireless Printing
        7. Use a Meeting Room
    2. Books & More
      1. Browse Catalog
      2. New Titles
        1. Adult New Fiction
        2. Adult New Nonfiction
        3. Teen New Books
        4. Youth Chapter Books
        5. Youth Picture Books
        6. New DVDs
        7. New Audiobooks
        8. Sign Up for New Book Alerts
      3. Library Book Groups
        1. Adult
        2. Youth
        3. Adult Group Past Reads
        4. Book Group Kits to Go
          1. Fiction Book Kits
          2. Non-Fiction Book Kits
      4. Recommended Titles
        1. Staff Picks
        2. Themed Suggestion Lists
      5. We Want to Hear from You
        1. What Titles Have You Enjoyed?
        2. What Titles Would You Like the Library to Carry?
    3. Digital Library
    4. Research/eLearning
      1. Databases and Websites
        1. Academic Resources
        2. Automobile Repair
        3. Biography
        4. Business/Investing
        5. Careers
        6. Computers/Technology
        7. Consumer Information
        8. Culture/Countries
        9. Early Learning
        10. Education
        11. Encyclopedias
        12. Genealogy
        13. Government
        14. Health
        15. Language Learning
        16. Legal
        17. Newspapers
        18. Online Courses
        19. Reading
      2. Youth and Teen Resources
        1. Homework Help
          1. Youth
            1. Databases
            2. eBooks
            3. Book Awards
            4. School Reading Lists
              1. Fiction
              2. Nonfiction
              3. Battle of the Books
            5. Readers' Advisory
          2. Teen
            1. Databases
            2. eBooks
            3. Help Agencies
            4. College and Scholarships
            5. Find Great Teen Reads
        2. Parent and Teacher Resources
          1. Homeschool
          2. Apps
          3. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
          4. School District Information
          5. Story Times
          6. Reading Levels
          7. Preschool Directory
          8. Tutors
      3. eBooks
      4. Find an Article (Magazine, Journal or Newspaper)
      5. Local History
        1. Oakland County Historical Resources
        2. Royal Oak Cemetery List
        3. Databases
    5. Program Calendar
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  5. Public Safety

    1. Sign Up for Public Safety Alerts
    2. Fire Department
      1. Chiefs
      2. Emergency Medical Services & Advanced Life Support
      3. File of Life
      4. Fire Prevention
      5. Fire Reports
      6. Fire Safety Tips That Every Household Should Know
      7. Fire Stations
      8. General Services
      9. History
      10. Maltese Cross
      11. Policy & Procedure
      12. Residential Lockbox
      13. Roster
      14. Safety Tips
      15. Timeline
    3. Police Department
      1. Auxiliary Police
      2. Community Policing
      3. Complaints Against Department
      4. Core Values
      5. Criminal Investigation
      6. Driving Regulations
      7. Fine Schedule & Points
      8. History: A Century of Service
      9. Important Information
      10. Property Auctions
      11. ROPD Awards
      12. Records & ID
      13. Terrorism
      14. Press Releases
      15. Proposed Police Station Facility
    4. Animal Shelter
      1. About
      2. Donations
      3. Fees & Services
      4. Fostering
      5. Missing Pets
      6. Pet List
      7. Updates
      8. Volunteer
    5. Community Policing
      1. Auto Theft Prevention
      2. Children & the Law
      3. Crime Prevention - Business
      4. Identity Theft
      5. Jury Duty Scam
      6. Online Safety
    6. Dangerous Drug Alerts
    7. Emergency Medical Services
    8. Hazard Mitigation
    9. Snow Emergency Information
    10. Streetlight Outages
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  6. What’s Happening

    1. About Royal Oak
    2. Age-Friendly Royal Oak
    3. Animal Shelter
      1. About
      2. Donations
      3. Fees & Services
      4. Fostering
      5. Missing Pets
      6. Pet List
      7. Updates
      8. Volunteer
    4. Business & Commerce
      1. Chamber of Commerce
      2. Dowtown Development Authority
      3. Royal Oak Restaurant Association
      4. Woodward Avenue Action Association
    5. City Event Calendar
      1. Farmers Market Event Calendar
    6. Clubs & Organizations
      1. Homeowners Associations
      2. Nature Society
        1. Additional Information
        2. Award Winners
          1. 2018 Awards
          2. 2017 Awards
          3. 2016 Awards
          4. 2015 Awards
          5. 2014 Awards
          6. 2013 Awards
          7. 2012 Awards
          8. 2011 Awards
          9. 2010 Awards
          10. 2009 Awards
          11. 2008 Awards
          12. 2007 Awards
        3. Contact Us
        4. Get Involved
        5. Membership
        6. Nature Guides
        7. Nature Walks
        8. Newsletters
        9. Park Locations & Trail Maps
        10. Photo Gallery
          1. School Field Trip to Tenhave Woods
          2. Winter Walk
          3. Work Weekend
        11. Programs & Activities
          1. Annual Fundraiser
          2. Citizen Scientists
          3. Deer Fence Project Update
          4. Friends of Fungi
          5. Frog Watch USA
        12. Speaker Programs
      3. Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Committee
      4. Royal Oak Inter-Club Council
    7. Community Links
      1. Community Coalition
        1. Donate
        2. Events
        3. Getting Involved
        4. Health & Wellness
        5. Marijuana
        6. Opioids
        7. Resources
        8. Vaping
        9. Underage Drinking
      2. Woodward5
    8. Culture & Art
      1. Commission for the Arts
        1. Application for Public Art
        2. Art Explored
        3. Artist Laureate
        4. Arts and Culture Grant Opportunities
        5. Donations
          1. Sponsorships & Donations
        6. East 11 Mile Road Public Art Program
        7. Public Art Policy
        8. Summer Concert Series
      2. Royal Oak Arts Council
      3. Royal Oak Orchestra
      4. Stagecrafters
    9. Education
    10. Family Pride
    11. Four Seasons Preschool
    12. General Information
      1. Absentee Voting
      2. Bids & Request for Proposals (RFP)
      3. Forms & Applications
      4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
      5. Location
      6. Map Gallery
      7. Royal Oak Map
      8. Services
      9. Title VI Non-Discrimination
      10. Voting Precincts
      11. Worship
    13. Getting Around
      1. Amtrak Royal Oak Station
      2. Bicycling in Royal Oak: Ride On
        1. National Bike Month
      3. S.M.A.R.T. Bus
    14. Health Care
    15. History
      1. Get Involved
      2. Historical Commission
        1. Historical Groups
        2. Interesting Facts
        3. Orson Starr House
        4. Plaques
        5. Royal Oak History
      3. Historical District Study Committee
      4. Royal Oak Historical Society Museum
    16. Improving Royal Oak
      1. Bicycle Routes
      2. Construction Notices
      3. Parks
      4. Roadwork
      5. Sewer
      6. Sidewalks
      7. Water
    17. Leisure & Special Events
      1. City Event Calendar
      2. Farmers Market Events
      3. Grand Slam Baseball Training Center
      4. Ice Arena
      5. Memorial Day Parade
      6. Parks & Recreation
      7. Pickleball in Royal Oak
      8. Royal Oak Golf Center
      9. Royal Oak Golf Club
    18. Local Attractions
      1. Detroit Zoo
      2. Farmers Market
        1. About the Royal Oak Farmers Market
        2. Become a Vendor
        3. Calendar
        4. Facility Rental
        5. Farm Fresh Produce
          1. Fruits
          2. Other Goods
          3. Vegetables
        6. Hours
        7. Location
        8. In Harvest Guide
      3. Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
      4. Royal Oak Music Theatre
      5. Stagecrafters
    19. Meet Romi
    20. MLK Service Day
    21. Nature Society
    22. News for Seniors
      1. Meal Program
      2. Senior Times Newsletter
      3. Senior Tuesdays
    23. Newsroom
      1. Normandy Oaks: Community Engagement Open House
      2. WROK
        1. Cable TV Service
        2. Live Stream and Video on Demand
        3. Programming
        4. Video
        5. Volunteers
    24. Recycle Off
    25. ROOTS Foundation
      1. About the Foundation Committee
      2. Donations
        1. Donate Through Your Water Bill
        2. Farmers Market
        3. Make a Donation to ROOTS
        4. Nature Society
        5. Parks & Recreation Department
          1. Adopt-A-Park
        6. Police Fund
        7. Royal Oak Commission for the Arts
          1. Donor Levels
          2. Sponsorship Levels
        8. Royal Oak Public Library
        9. Senior Center
      3. Goals
      4. Ordinance
    26. Transit Task Force
    27. What's Trending Now
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  7. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Bids & RFPs
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Arts, Beats & Eats Parking Permits
    2. Contact
      1. City Commission
      2. Farmers Market
      3. Report a Concern
      4. ROOTS Foundation
      5. Staff Directory
    3. Find
      1. Local Attractions
      2. Snow Emergency Information
      3. Parking Information
      4. Pets to Adopt
    4. Follow
      1. Royal Oak on Facebook
      2. Royal Oak on Twitter
      3. Royal Oak on Instagram
      4. Royal Oak on YouTube
    5. Get Information On
      1. Why Is My Water Cloudy?
      2. Why Does My Street Flood When It Rains?
      3. How Rain Gardens Work
    6. Make Online Payments
    7. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Facility & Pavilion Rentals
      3. Nature Society
      4. Recreation Programs
      5. Recycling
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
    8. Submit
      1. Donations for ROOTS
      2. Forms & Applications
      3. Freedom of Information Act Request
      4. Voter Registration
    9. Watch
      1. WROK Online
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  8. Join Our Team

    1. Employment Opportunities
    2. Have a Voice in City Government
    3. Intranet
      1. Communications Best Practices
        1. CivicPlus Content Best Practices
        2. Branding Guide
      2. Department Pages
        1. Fire Department
        2. Information Technology
          1. Printer Documentation
            1. City Of Royal Oak Printer Install Instructions
          2. Office 365 Remote Web Email Access Instructions
          3. Management Portal Links
          4. Network Access Request Form
      3. Employee Services
        1. Agreements
        2. Forms
        3. Payroll & Benefits
          1. 2019 Benefits Open Enrollment
        4. Policies & Procedures
        5. Employee Assistance Program
        6. Internal Job Openings
        7. Public Service Loan Forgiveness
      4. Employee Teams
        1. Customer Centric Culture Team
          1. Employee Appreciation Stations
          2. Employee Engagement Survey
          3. Outstanding Customer Service Award
          4. Storyboarding Stations
          5. Previous Projects
          6. Spooktacular Department Candy Drive
          7. Holiday Door Decorating
          8. Read On Employee Book Club
          9. Employee Appreciation Events
          10. Employee Cook-Off
        2. Facilities Improvement Team
        3. Green Team
          1. Green Minute
          2. Recycling
        4. Health and Wellness Committee
        5. Reach Out Royal Oak
        6. Royal Oak Next
        7. Guide for Starting an Employee Team
        8. Reserving a Meeting Room
      5. FAQ
      6. MiLife Clinic
      7. MSDS
      8. Professional Development
      9. Staff Directory
      10. Technical Assistance
      11. City Civic Center Project
    4. Reach Out
    5. Volunteer
      1. Royal Oak Inter Club Council
        1. Inter-Club Directory
        2. Meeting Minutes
        3. Articles of Association
      2. Minutes
    6. Welcoming Royal Oak
      1. ESL Saturday Morning Conversatons
      2. Immigrants and the Economy
      3. Language Translator
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