At our closing ceremonies on December 10, 2009  we honoured our top 20 campaigns with medal presentations. #8  was the employees of RBC Royal Bank . Royal Bank has been a very strong supporter of United Way nationally, provincially and locally. We are very proud to have them in our corner.

“I believe that a company’s actions speak louder than its words. At RBC, corporate responsibility can be seen in how we govern our business with integrity, have a positive economic impact, operate with integrity in the marketplace, provide a supportive workplace, support environmental sustainability, and contribute to communities.”
- Gordon M. Nixon, President and CEO

Committee Appointments

City Council is seeking applications from City of Kamloops’ residents who are interested in serving on a voluntary basis for a three (3) year term (2010/2011/2012) for the following:

SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL

Information on the Terms of Reference for the Social Planning Council can be found on the City’s website at http://www.kamloops.ca/socialplan/index.shtml

For specific information relating to an appointment to the Social Planning Council, please contact the staff liaison:

Jennifer Casorso 250-828-3758

jcasorso@kamloops.ca

Please submit a brief resume with a covering letter outlining your background and interest in the area, by

Monday, March 8, 2010

to:

Bobbie Harrison

City of Kamloops

7 Victoria Street West

Kamloops, BC V2C 1A2

bharrison@kamloops.ca  or fax 250 828-3578

Service Canada employees participated in a United Way Day of Caring and gave up their Sunday yesterday to cook dinner for 100 of Kamloops’ most needy. The speedy and efficient team cooked up a wonderful pasta meal complete with apple crisp for dessert and had the kitchen sparkling well before quitting time. Thank you Service Canada YMAGIN team for giving so generously to your community!

The PIT Stop free meal program runs out of Kamloops United Church and serves from 80-180 people each Sunday. The program is funded by a Social Planning Grant from the City of Kamloops along with private donations. The cooking is done by rotating teams of volunteers such as Rotary, faith groups, sororities, businesses and youth groups.

Participating in a Day of Caring promotes a deeper understanding of community issues and provides an excellent team building opportunity for employees. The projects allow workplaces to demonstrate social responsibility and to make a visual impact in the communities where they live and work. United Way matches local volunteers to non-profit organizations.

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At our closing ceremonies on December 10, 2009  we honoured our top 20 campaigns with medal presentations. #9 was the employees of City of Kamloops  Carol Allen, our City Employee Campaign Coordinator was all smiles they had done a fantastic job this year. The City also sponsors our Emergency Transportaiton Initiative.

Thanks Kamloops!!

At our closing ceremonies on December 10, 2009  we honoured our top 20 campaigns with medal presentations. #10 was the employees of Costco    Don Redmile , Warehouse Manager is also a volunteer on our campaign cabinet. Costco employees do a Day of Caring every year. They like to focus on painting murals and have done some amazing ones throughout our city. Thanks Costco!!

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ON THE MOVE

Increasing the participation of girls and young women
in physical activity and sport

WORKSHOP INVITATION

On the Move is a national initiative to increase opportunities for inactive girls and young women (ages 9-18) to participate in sport and physical activity. On the Move is coordinated by CAAWS, the Canadian
Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity.

During this interactive, issue-based On the Move Workshop, participants will:

Learn about the national On the Move initiative, CAAWS, and other exciting initiatives, such as
Aboriginal Girls On the Move.

Discuss the value of physical activity and sport for girls and young women, and the barriers they
confront to their participation.

Hear about best practices, successes and challenges from your community, and others across the
country.

Discover practical tips and program ideas to engage inactive girls and young women and create
positive programs that support their participation.

Network with individuals and community organizations, and discuss collaboration and local action to enhance existing programs or plan something new.

Practitioners, policy makers and volunteers involved in the sport, physical activity, health, education and social service sectors are invited to attend – e.g. municipal recreation staff, coaches, health promoters, teachers, school administrators, staff from friendship centres or settlement agencies, and parents. Workshop participants will receive a complimentary copy of the On the Move Handbook and other CAAWS resources.

COST: FREE!

WHEN: Friday, March 19th, 2010, 1:00-4:00 pm

WHERE: Chief Louis Center (Red Brick Building) 345 Yellowhead Highway Kamloops Indian Band

R.S.V.P. to: Renee Gurnsey, Director, Youth & Family Support Programs, Boys and Girls Club of
Kamloops by email: youth@bgckamloops.com or by phone: 250-554-5437 (ext. 206) or;
Anne Keith, Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Tk’emlups Indian Band by email:
akeith@kib.ca or by phone: 250-828-9801

Registration deadline is FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH

About the Workshop Facilitator
Brenda Adams has worked in the Health, Fitness and Recreation Industry for more than 15 years. Her fun
and interactive facilitation style along with her ability to create inspiring experiences truly makes her
workshops and training events something not to be missed!

For more information about CAAWS and On the Move visit www.caaws.ca.
On the Move Workshops have been made possible through a financial contribution from
the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters in Celebrating the 32 Annual

Strikes for Tykes

Come bowling to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters!

All funds raised in Kamloops stay in Kamloops to assist children in our community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops must raise its own budget in order to continue to help the 300 children who need our services each year.

Call 374.6134 to book your preferred time and date.

Bowling is free!

On March 20, 2010,  Interior Savings presents CMHA’s KAMFEST…featuring Bowser & Blue.  This annual event helps our agency develop a positive relationship with our community through music and laughter. 

This year, as in past years, we are honoring three individuals or agencies who have contributed to the mental health of Kamloops.  Please review the criteria for the Kamfest Award of Excellence, Kamfest Education Award, and Greg Jones Memorial Award of Excellence.  If you know of an individual, organization or agency who fits the criteria, please visit our website www.kamloops.cmha.bc.ca to download a nomination form.

Winners of the 2009 CMHA Kamfest Award of Excellence:

Congratulations to Out of the Cold - St Vincent de Paul

Congratulations to Infant Mental Health - Ministry of Children and Family Development

Criteria:

• Agency/individual that/who provides a service or services related to mental illness in our community.
• This agency or individual has developed/achieved something significant in the past year (outstanding achievement or effort).

Winner of the 2009 CMHA Kamfest Education Award:

Congratulations to Marilyn Hogg “Friends” Program School District #73

Criteria:

• Agency/individual that/who promotes mental health, encourages awareness of mental illness and educates the community around the needs of those diagnosed with mental illness.
• This agency/individual demonstrates inspirational leadership.

Winner of the CMHA Greg Jones Memorial Award of the Arts:

Congratulations to Patricia Owen

Criteria:

• Through artistic endeavors, this agency/individual has contributed to persons and the community’s acceptance and understanding of mental illness.

Kamfest tickets are $20 and available at Kamloops Live Box Office.

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