Bow Valley Interagency E-Letter
April 8, 2019
The e-letter is sent out every two weeks. The next edition will be sent out Monday, April 22. To post in the e-letter, please email your submission to
fcssresourcecentre@canmore.ca. Please send posters in either PDF or JPEG format.
WHAT'S NEW
CYAN - Canmore Young Adult Network
Click
here for CYAN's April Newsletter
CYAN is hoping to put together an ambassador program & the first step is a feasibility study. This 3 question survey is estimated to take 1 minute of your time! The more responses we get, the more likely we will be able to pursue the project!
This link is specific to local agencies, we will be putting one out for local businesses as well.
Please fill this out by Friday, April 12th!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J2RKGGG
Banff Community Services
Volunteer for the new Town of Banff Community Grants Committee
Share your passion and community knowledge by reviewing community grant applications and recommending funding to Council. Five positions are available. All Banff residents 16 and older can apply. There is a youth rep position so please share with any 16-18 year old who may be interested. Deadline to apply April 10, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.
Committee terms of reference and application form are at
www.banff.ca/committee
For more information email
ruth.pryor@banff.ca or call 403.762.1254
Note: If residents belong to groups applying for a grant this is a conflict of interest to be on the committee.
Bow Valley College
Job Resource centre
Bow Valley Literacy Program
Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society
Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley
YWCA Banff
Alberta Health Services
Canmore Public Library
Canmore Hospital Ladies Auxillary
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If your agency or organization has an upcoming volunteer opportunity you would like advertised on the Volunteer Canmore Facebook page or in the Crag and Canyon free of charge, please email ldouce@canmore.ca
Volunteer Drivers Needed
The Canmore FCSS Volunteer Driver Program is in need of some dedicated individuals to join our excellent team of drivers responsible for getting clients (primarily seniors) to their medical appointments out-of-town. (usually Calgary). Potential volunteers require a vehicle in excellent operating condition, a valid drivers license, and a reasonable sense of direction in Calgary. Volunteer drivers will be reimbursed for their gas.
Please contact Mavis at msautner@canmore.ca for more information.
Bow Valley Interagency Meeting Schedule
The Bow Valley Interagency meetings are co-hosted by Banff and Canmore FCSS. All community organizations and agencies throughout the Bow Valley are invited to attend to share information and to listen to guest speakers throughout the year discuss issues that are prevalent in our area. For more information on Bow Valley Interagency, please contact Lu Douce, Canmore FCSS 403.678.7136, or Shawn Carr, Banff FCSS 403.762.1255.
Meetings are held 5 times a year, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4: 30 pm. Locations alternate between Banff Town Hall and the Canmore Civic Centre
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 21 - Banff
Bow Valley Interagency Meeting Schedule 2019:
May 21 - Banff
Sept 17 - Canmore
Nov 19 - Banff