Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way

CAAN

(Community Assessment & Action Network)

PRESENTS:

Giving Youth What They Need To Succeed

THE POWER OFONE

One friend, One family, One neighbour, One world, One YOU; Helping ONE person love, hope, and change.

How Can We Give Our Children What They Need to Succeed In Life?

That’s probably a question that crosses the minds of every parent at least once every day…and it’s not just about parents. What can teachers, grandparents, school caretakers, seniors, uncles/aunts, coaches, business people, neighbours, and young people themselves do to make certain that every boy and girl in our school and community acquires the life building blocks they need to help them grow to happy, responsible and respectful adulthood.

On 3 consecutive Tuesdays - March 31^st, April 7^th, & April 14^th, individuals of Kamloops and surrounding communities will have a chance to learn about some ideas and research that are sweeping the world and changing the way in which adults, children and young people are working together to build healthier, more supportive environments in which we all live.

You’ll walk away with a better understanding of why some kids appear to grow up with ease while other’s struggle; why some young people beat the odds in difficult situations – while others get trapped.

Come Attend:

3 CONSECUTIVE FORUMS:MARCH 31, APRIL 7 & APRIL 14

(NO CHARGE!)

Henry Grube (rooms 1a &1b)

1-3 pm – Professional invite

6-9 pm – Public invite

MARCH 31^ST Special Presenter: Rick Stewart (RCMP Drugs & Organized Crime Awareness Service – Surrey BC – How/Why do youth become involved?)

APRIL 7^TH Special Presenter: Keith Pattinson (Motivational speaker on the “40 Developmental Assets” – What everyone in our community can offer everyday to children who are or could be in their influence)

APRIL 14^TH Special Presenter: Cpl. Dean GLADUE of the RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service. – Putting it all together; includes facilitated working groups to allow community to identify needed action plans towards creating healthy youth

Snacks provided!

Come to all 3 Forums and be entered for the main prize!

Let’s Work Together to Help Give Our Youth What They Need To Succeed!!!

*Limited Seating Available so please get your registration in a.s.a.p. to ensure a seat! (Registration attached – please fax or email them c/o Tara Ettinger – tettinger@telus.net

Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA) was established in 1989 as a non-profit organization. Our objective is to create a safe, therapeutic environment for adults and children with physical, developmental, and medical challenges, where an individual can be his or herself and is accepted and valued for who they are. Using the motivating medium of horse care and riding, we draw an individual’s attention to their strengths, successes, and most importantly, build self-esteem. Through horse care and riding, we teach those social and behavioral skills necessary to function and succeed in a social world. It is these skills that are vital to self-esteem and ultimately determine the place a person fills in this society.

We are seeking individuals with a commitment to the community from all walks of life to serve on our governing board, so that we may build a local community resource of tremendous value. We are seeking people who have the following qualities:

• passion and enthusiasm for improving the lives of less than able individuals
• interest in and commitment to the mission and goals of the organization
• background and/or interest in therapeutic riding
• willingness to contribute time and energy for monthly board meetings and other activities

Special competencies are highly valued but not required. We seek individuals with expertise or an interest in nonprofit board experience, strategic planning, public relations, fundraising, and community networking. Besides serving a worthy cause, the opportunity to serve on our board allows you to gather important skills in nonprofit management, expand your network of progressive allied organizations/people, and have a fulfilling (and fun) experience in the process.

Initial term of service on the governing board is for one year, with a possibility of extended service. The KTRA board is a working, proactive board, and besides the monthly board meeting, board members are active on committees and participate in fundraising, etc.

Our board max is 9 members and so we have a limited number of positions available. Selection for board seats will be made by the current board on a case by case basis.

Please note board members must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and will be subject to a criminal check.

Please apply in confidence to:

Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association
Box 1497, Kamloops, BC. V2M 5X1

Yesterday ASK Wellness held the grand opening for their new location in Merritt yesterday and celebrated with cake and live music. The office will provide housing support as well as counselling for Hep C and HIV.

The Merritt ASK Wellness Centre is located at 1918 Voght St. It will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 - 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

For more information call 250-315-0098.

RBC Merritt spent the day painting the offices of Merritt Youth and Family Resources (MYFRS) on February 21st. The team of 8 worked together with MYFRS staff to brighten the walls in record time and with smiles on their faces the entire day.

Thank you RBC for giving back to you community and making it a better place to live and work!

Workshops in Kamloops on

Service Provider Strategies to Reduce

Environmental Risks to Child Health

Organized by: Children’s Circle Daycare Society, Cariboo Childcare Society, Early Childhood Educators Branch of Kamloops, Make Children First: Kamloops Thompson Rivers University.

See link to flyer

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See a link to pdf flyer for this workshop to be held in Kamloops on March 26th.

Enp is a funding program that provides matching grants to non-profit organizations
in BC that are interested in starting or expanding a social enterprise business.

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Last night the United Way Youth Advisory Council had a wonderful guest speaker, Cheryl Blackwell, who shared her wisdom around public speaking. We all picked up some valuable tips and will try them out at our next meeting with impromptu 1-minute talks. She was an inspiration to all of us - and what a great voice to listen to. Thank you so much for your time, Cheryl!

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RDSP FACTS AND INFORMATION

What is it?

• Registered Disability Savings Plan
• Long-term investment vehicle
• Functions like an RESP
• There are no tax deductions for amount contributed
• You can hold it as an asset and not count it as income
• Single most important decision that will assist people with disabilities in securing their financial future.

Who can apply?

Eligibility Criteria

• Persons with Disabilities and people who reside in special care facilities.
• Regardless of residency and whether you are on Income Assistance
• If you are on PWD (provincially) RDSP is not counted as income. Other provinces have jumped on too but check provincially.

• If you are eligible for the Disability tax credit you are eligible for the RDSP
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Canadian Citizen

Where can you get it?

• Participating financial institutions

• BMO currently offers it in Kamloops

• Must put in $50.00 initially then $25.00 thereafter

Contribution Deadline

• March 02, 2009 for 2008 bonds

Grants

• Government of Canada will pay 300, 200, or 100 percent matching funds depending on the income level. This could mean $3500.00 a year up to $70, 000 in a lifetime.

Saving Bonds

• Federal Government will also pay $1000.00 a year to low income individuals who have a disability regardless of the amount contributed i.e. $0.00 and up to $20,000 in a lifetime.

When can money be withdrawn?

• Best to speak with a financial planner or institution
• Must mature for 10 years if you have the grant and/or bond
• Can withdraw after 10 years
• Must start drawing on the RDSP at age 60
• Will be tax implications when you start to withdraw as there is with an RRSP

Details

• Contribution age is up to the year in which beneficiary turns 59
• Grant is given up to year beneficiary turns 49 (December 31)
• If beneficiary is minor then parent, guardian or institution that is legally authorized to act as beneficiary is needed to sign up

More information

Check out the Canada Revenue Agency website

Financial institution

People In Motion RDSP Information session

Date: February 17, 2009

Time: 2-4 PM

Where: Henry Grube Centre

Cost: Free

To sign up for the Information Session or get more information please contact

People In Motion at 250-376-7878