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AASCF News
AASCF Research Journal Volume 5 Spring 2012
AASCF & Sector News Update May 2012
Governance, Leadership and Management Bulletin May 2012
Program Resource Bulletin May 2012
Funding Options & Deadlines Bulletin May 2012
Membership Meeting May 25, 2012 - Register Now!
AASCF Membership Meeting May 25, 2012 Red Deer AB
AASCF Training - Register Now!
AASCF Presentation By and Dialogue with Dr. William C. Bell, President and Chief Executive Officer Casey Family Programs; Casey Foundation
Dates /Time: Wednesday May 30, 2012, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Bosco Homes, Training Room - 6770- 129 Ave. Edmonton
Cost: $25.00+GST per person
Certificates will be provided for Social Work credit.
Dr. William Bell, CEO and President of the Casey Family Programs will be keynote speaker at: Prairie Child Welfare Consortium Conference, Reinvesting in Families: Securing a Brighter Future,
May 28-30, 2012 Radisson Hotel Edmonton South , Edmonton Alberta
AASCF Workshop - Legacy Leadership® One Day Session Presented by Marilyn Conner, Limitless Leadership International & Co-Facilitator Jane Hirst
Edmonton June 1, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Lunch Not Included)
As this is a leadership course, people can apply for non-accredited AASCF leadership bursaries for the tuition. Please note only one bursary per agency.
Meeting/Training Room Available
Are you looking for meeting or training space? The AASCF/ECVO offer an affordable, classroom size space on the second floor of Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre (82 Ave & 83 St. Edmonton) There is plenty of free parking, wheelchair access and arrangements for catering can be made. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sector News
The study Child Care Policy and the Experiences of Employed Alberta Families with Preschool Children is beginning. They are currently recruiting mothers and fathers of preschool children in Alberta to participate in 60-90 minute focus groups
Child and Family Mental Health Online Survey accessible until June 8, 2012- Sector Urged to Improve Telling Our Story and Selling Our Value CCVO May 2, 2012
- CRA's fine against the President of a charity for her role in, amongst other things, signing inaccurate donation tax receipts.
- Fundraising by Registered Charities - CRA's Updated Guidance By: Yvonne Chenier Q.C. (Drache Aptowitzer LLP)
- Social Assistance Payments By: Arthur Drache letter offers a lot of guidance to charities and other organizations which give what the Income Tax Act refers to as "social assistance payments" to needy individuals
- ECVO - A Conversation with Premier Redford Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (MT) Free
- Edmonton Food Bank on 2012 Provincial Election - Hunger in Alberta
- NAIT’s Dental Assisting program requires patients between the ages of 4 and 21 for teeth cleaning and application of fluoride Fee: $10.00
- 5th Annual Blanket of Remembrance Round Dance Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Sunday, May 20, 2012
- Poverty Trends in Alberta (ESPC) May 2012
- The Children's Aid Foundation is seeking information from Canadian organizations about programs and services provided to new Canadian children, youth and families for a potential funding opportunity Deadline June 8, 2012
Upcoming AASCF Events
- Aboriginal Awareness Week: May 22-25, 2012
May 22, 2012 (08:00) - AASCF Membership Meeting
May 25, 2012 (10:00) - AASCF Presentation By and Dialogue with Dr. William C. Bell,
May 30, 2012 (09:00) - AASCF Workshop - Legacy Leadership® One Day Session
June 01, 2012 (09:00) - National Aboriginal Day June 21, 2012
June 21, 2012 (08:00) - Southern Region Chapter Meeting
June 26, 2012 (10:00) - Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27, 2012
June 27, 2012 (08:00) - Mental Illness Awareness Week September 30 - October 6, 2012
September 30, 2012 (08:00) - Child Abuse Awareness Month Oct 1 – 31, 2012
October 01, 2012 (08:00) - Learning Disability Month October 2012
October 01, 2012 (08:00) - National Family Week October 1-7, 2012
October 01, 2012 (08:00) - National Child Day November 20, 2012
October 20, 2012 (08:00) - Adoption Awareness Month Nov 1-30, 2012
November 01, 2012 (08:00) - Family Violence Prevention Month Nov 1-30, 2012
November 01, 2012 (08:00) - National Bullying Awareness Week November 12 - 17, 2012
November 12, 2012 (08:00)
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