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- What happens in November?
- Gateway Hosts Online for Job Seekers
- Families Forward - Fall / Winter 2020/2021
- MentorAbility
- Updates - Fundraising
- Cerebral Palsy Alberta
- Join Our Board
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November 8th: "National Aboriginal Veterans Day began in Winnipeg in 1994 when Indigenous veterans were not recognized in Remembrance Day activities, and is now celebrated in many communities across Canada. Over 12,000 Indigenous people are estimated to have volunteered in all three wars, including 7,000 First Nations members, and approximately 300 died during these conflicts." Learn more about it here: https://www.righttoplay.ca/en-ca/national-offices/national-office-canada/whats-new/honouring-indigenous-veterans-this-national-aboriginal-veterans-day/#:~:text=Honouring%20Indigenous%20Veterans%20This%20National%20Aboriginal%20Veterans%20Day,-Share%20on%20Facebook&text=This%20November%208th%20is%20National,well%20as%20the%20Korean%20War.
November 11th: This year will look a little different for those of us who remember our loved ones who fought, fighting and serving. This year we thought it would be important to highlight the legions who serve them.
Honouring and remembering Canada’s Veterans
The Legion acknowledges the end of conflicts and does not commemorate the start of conflicts. The most sacred day of Remembrance is Remembrance Day. Every year, on November 11, the Legion recognizes all of Canada’s Veterans, serving and retired, and commemorates our Fallen, including the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, Peace Officers, Merchant Navy, and Reserves. On that day, we also honour the families and their losses." learn more about how you can recognize them here: https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/importance-of-remembrance
Do you have a photo of your loved one who served or serves? We would love to share them on our page on the 11th - please send them to katie@gatewayassociation.ca at your earliest convenience.
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Gateway Hosts Online for Job Seekers
Topic: Job Seekers - How to Apply Online
Date: November 25th, 2020
Time: 3:30 pm
About this Event
How to Apply Online offers jobseekers tips and tools for a better understanding of what is necessary and how to be successful when applying online.
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Date: November 5th
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Details:
This workshop, for Funds Administrators only, looks at staffing as a tool to help achieve your goals while meeting the needs of your family. Topics covered include recruitment, management and retention of staff.
Prerequisite: Get Connected: Planning for Community Roles
This workshop is free, so no printed ticket is required. If you need further information, please contact Gateway at 780-454-0701.
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This is a workshop series, with each workshop building on the previous week’s information. Registrants must attend all four workshops.
About this Event
Transitioning to adulthood is one of the most important life transitions we experience. Youth ages 14 – 25 require support in navigating this critical time of life. Join us for this series of four workshops, designed to help you assist your youth who lives with disability in transitioning to a full adult life.
Workshop Dates as follows: (must attend all)
Part 1: November 5th, 6-9pm
Part 2: November 12th, 6-9 pm
Part 3: November 19th, 6-9pm
Part 4: November 26th, 6-9 pm
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Date: November 16th, 2020
Time: 6-9pm
About this event:
This workshop is geared to families of youth who are approaching the age of 18 AND who are PDD eligible (or are over 18 and new to PDD).
The workshop will provide you with information about the PDD program and its service provision options to guide you in determining which type of service provision will best suit the needs of your family and the individual.
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Date: November 21, 2020
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
About this event:
This workshop, for Funds Administrators and staff, explores what can be done to reduce the risk of abuse and how to handle situations of suspected abuse.
Note: This is a mandatory course for FMS Administrators under Family Managed Services with Disability Services.
The workshop is free, so no printed ticket is required. If you need further information, please contact Gateway, 780-454-0701.
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Date: November 21, 2020
Time: 1-4pm
About this event:
This workshop, for FMS Administrators, focuses on the importance of valued roles for people who live with disability and how FMS Administrators and staff can help the people they support to develop a vision for the future.
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MentorAbility Alberta is offering ongoing FREE interactive industry information sessions! These information sessions give participants the opportunity to learn more about prospective industries, recruitment requirements and qualifications and the next steps they may need to take to achieve their employment goals.
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In this week's Industry Information Session, Emma Smith will be joining us from CP Rail to talk about careers with CP Rail!
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Are you an Employer wanting to improve your inclusive recruitment, training, and engagement practices and tap into a pool of competent potential future employees? Then MentorAbility is for you!
Tune in to this interactive virtual information session to find out what MentorAbility is all about, how to get involved and build business and community capacities through mentorship!
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In this week's Industry Information Session, Jeanine Adams from ReTrain Alberta will be joining us to talk about Upskilling for careers of the future and careers in Cyber Security
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In this week's Industry Information Session, Graham Smith will be joining us to talk about careers in engineering, fabrication and with Adaptive Engineering Inc.
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Gateway Association Edmonton and Calgary have created an online Christmas market that will allow people to tackle their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their homes while supporting local businesses and raising money for the United Way.
We are grateful for the Vendors who have joined us and are giving back a portion or all of their profits for this amazing cause. Thank you for considering them! If you would like their contact please call Katie at 780.341.1447!
The online market features products from a variety of vendors that will meet your shopping needs for the whole family. Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335034251082966/
Our vendors for November Include:
Sunday - Nov 1st - Tupperware
Monday - Nov 2nd - Discovery Toys
Tuesday - November 3rd - Norwex
Wednesday - November 4th - Epicure
Thursday - November 5th - Pampered Chef
Friday - November 6th - Silvery Icing
Saturday - November 7th - Sweet Legs with Cheri
Sunday - November 8th - Monat Global
Monday - November 9th - Sacred Scents by Jennifer
Tuesday - November 10th - Sweet Pea Collective
Wednesday - November 11th - Growing Smiles - Last day to order for Growing Smiles! https://gateway.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
Thank you for considering us for your shopping needs!
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We are happy to let you know that we are offering a NEW Program – Virtual Visits! We’ll pair one of our amazing volunteers with you via a ZOOM meeting so that you can chat and do fun activities together! We are also pleased that we can continue providing our online programs FREE of charge in November all thanks to the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta and United Way!
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Volunteer Board Member - Treasurer
We are seeking a Treasurer for our Board of Directors. We are a non-profit organization that has been providing support for individuals with disabilities and their families and require a committed individual to oversee the association’s financial health.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Monitor financial health of the organization.
- Develop the annual budget with the Executive Director.
- Review financial statements prepared by the staff and communicate concerns with the Board members.
- Provide full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements of the Association; ensure they are maintained in proper books of account.
- Ensure all funds are deposited in the name of the Association in such Bank or Banks as designated by the Board.
- Ensure all disbursements of funds are made according to the direction of the Board and that proper vouchers for such disbursements are maintained.
- Present financial reports covering all financial transactions of the Association regularly to the Board.
- Present a duly audited financial report at the Annual General Meeting of the Association.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the organization by attending Board and Special meetings, Board Development events, and functions and events as hosted by the Association.
- Monitoring the governance of the Association, reviewing, and changing accordingly, objectives, by-laws and policies.
- Some committee work or other assistance may be required.
Qualifications:
- Strong financial management skills
- Strong oral and written communications
- Interest in getting involved and making a difference to the community
Benefits for the volunteer:
- Meet and interact with other board members and volunteers
- Contribute to the welfare of children and families living with intellectual disabilities
- Opportunity to enhance a professional resume
- A work record will be kept so that appropriate references can be provided.
Duration:
The commitment of to the board will be is meeting an average of 6 times a year with the board of directors, meeting monthly with the executive director and finance director, with the total commitment of approximately 50 hours a year. No experience is necessary.
Requirements:
Commitment to the principles of valuing the contributions that all citizens make, including those with intellectual disabilities.
For more information please contact 780-454-0701 ext. 101 or e-mail sahana@gatewayassociation.ca
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