CCVO Email Bulletin from November 1, 2006

In this email bulletin from the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations you will find resources and news items for and about the voluntary sector.

CCVO Survey-Impact of Federal Funding Cuts in Calgary- Fill it out Today!

Is your organization affected by the funding cuts announced by the Federal Government in September? CCVO needs to hear from you. Please take a moment to fill out CCVO’s online survey and help us assess the impact of the funding cuts in the Calgary community.  Click here to fill out the survey

News

Edmonton Journal Article Featuring CCVO Leadership Candidate Responses

The October 29 Edition of the Edmonton Journal’s Engage insert included an article focusing on the PC leadership candidate responses to three voluntary sector questions posed by CCVO. Visit CCVO online to see the article and read each candidate’s responses.

Call for Immigrants of Distinction Nominations- Deadline December 1

Individual nominations are accepted in the categories of Arts and Culture, Business, Community Service and Distinguished Professional. The IDA Diversity Award is open to all organizations, working to implement equality and diversity initiatives within their workplace. Scholarships are also awarded to immigrant youth, ages 14-24, who demonstrate excellence in academics, arts, sports, or community work. Visit the Calgary Immigrant Aid Society online for more information.

Arthur Kroeger Awards Call for Nominations Deadline December 15

The Arthur Kroeger College Awards for Public Affairs recognize excellence in several of the areas which contribute significantly to the vibrancy of Canadian democracy and society as a whole. They are meant to showcase to all Canadians individual and collective effort in pursuit of the public good. Visit the Arthur Kroeger Awards website for details and nomination forms.

New Resources

CPRN Study: Getting Health Services to Canadians Living on the Margins

A new study by Canadian Policy Research Networks- Frontline Health Care in Canada: Innovations in Delivering Services to Vulnerable Populations reveals that a surprisingly high number of Canadians live beyond the reaches of mainstream health care and suffer a burden of illness greater than the rest of us. This study captures best practices and provides the foundation from which we can begin to improve the delivery of health care to Canadians living on the margins. Visit CPRN online to download the full study or study highlights.

Survey on Poverty & Income Security in Canada- Deadline to respond- mid December

The National Council of Welfare wants to know what you think about poverty in Canada. The Council is an independent body established to advise the federal government on social development and issues that matter to low-income Canadians. Click here to fill out their survey on poverty and income security.

Upcoming Workshops of Interest

The Essentials of Fundraising- November 13

As part of this year’s National Philanthropy Week celebrations, the Calgary Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is offering The Essentials of Fundraising workshop. For more details about the workshop including cost and location, visit AFP online and choose “Essentials of Fundraising, November 13”

Nov 24- 25- Faculty of Social Work Gala and Workshops

In honour of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Faculty of Social Work, the University of Calgary is hosting Changing Lives: Social Work in Action which includes a gala evening featuring Justin Trudeau and two days of professional development. Visit U of C online for details.

Nov 28-29- Regional Roundtable for Community Leaders

Volunteer Alberta and the Alberta Network for the Canada Volunteerism Initiative (CVI) are hosting a leadership opportunity for regional community leaders – staff, board chairs/members and volunteers – in Cochrane on November 28-29 to engage in solution-based initiatives with voluntary sector influencers in your region focusing on current issues and adapting to emerging trends. Visit Volunteer Alberta online for details and application form. Application deadline: Nov 6.

Are you a CCVO Member yet?

CCVO is a membership based organization that works to strengthen the voluntary sector in Calgary and take a leadership role on policy matters affecting the sector as a whole. To learn more about CCVO membership, contact Janet Lavoie at 261-6655 or jlavoie@calgarycvo.org, or visit us online.

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