Email Bulletin from April18, 2007

In this April 18 email bulletin from the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations you will find resources and news items for and about the voluntary sector.

Upcoming CCVO News and Events

Save the date for CCVO’s AGM

The Annual General Meeting for the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) is June 21 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. More details will come in a later Email Bulletin and online.  

Provincial Budget info – coming soon

The provincial budget for 2007 will be announced on Thursday. Stay tuned for information about the budget and how it’s expected to affect the non-profit sector.

National Volunteer Week, April 15 -21

It’s National Volunteer Week! Volunteer Alberta’s website includes resources and tips on how to celebrate and promote volunteerism.

News and Reports

Share your ideas about crime reduction

The Alberta Crime Reduction and Safe Communities Task Force invites Albertans to share ideas on how to reduce crime, enhance safety and improve public confidence in the justice system. Join Calgary’s public and stakeholder session on May 24 or send in a questionnaire. Visit www.safecommunities.gov.ab.ca.

City Council approves Cultural Spaces for the Arts Strategy

In response to research highlighting shortfalls in Calgary's inventory of arts facilities, City Council approved a recommendation to include capital programs for arts spaces worth up to $150 million in the City's Culture, Parks & Recreation Infrastructure Investment Plan (CPRIIP) over the next seven years. Click here for details.  

 
Women's emergency shelters receive funding

The Alberta government has invested $1.5 million in women's emergency shelters to support professional development and training for staff, child care for families where parents go to shelters, and emergency services at rural shelters. The funding helps address some recommendations from a review of the Women's Emergency Shelter Program.

Awards

 
2007 Donner Awards

The 10th annual Donner Awards give $70,000 in cash awards to recognize non-profit excellence, raise awareness, and provide non-profits with performance information. Application deadline is May 15.

Conferences and Seminars

Vitalize Conference June 7-9

The Vitalize professional development conference for the voluntary sector runs from June 7 to 9 at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary. You can now view the conference schedule and register online.

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance seminar 

Volunteer Alberta is offering free, interactive and informative seminars on Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance, delivered by an insurance professional. The Calgary session is on May 2.

Post-Secondary News and Resources

Encounter with Social Justice

The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Social Work invites you to “Live the Vision” of contributing to a just society by addressing social justice issues at a thoughtful and practical level. Join the Encounter with Social Justice on May 1.

New MacEwan School of Business Certificate

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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.

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Job Postings

To see job descriptions or to post a job online, visit CCVO’s online job centre

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