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NEWSLETTER— WINTER
CHAPTER YEAR 2011-12
Mark your Calendar :
Jan 28– JB Movie Night
Feb 11— Board Meeting
Y’sMen Breakfast
Feb 11— Around the World in Fredericton Jr JB
Feb 25 — Mini-camp
Feb 28 -week— selection of
delegations completed
Mar 18— First Delegation Meeting for youth, leaders, parents
Feb 19—Bingo Volunteers
Mar 4, 18, Ap 1,15,29 ...
C I S V M E M B E R S & F R I E N D S A R E E N C O U R A G E D T O
S H A R E T H I S N E W S L E T T E R A N D T A L K A B O U T C I S V
O P P O R T U N I T I E S T O F R I E N D S N E I G H B O U R S O T H E R S
I N T E R N A T I O N A L P R O G R A M A P P L I C A T I O N S
Applications are still being accepted : Staff, Leaders, Youth delegates
Contact the program chair or Judy Coates recruitment coordinator 454-5631
Process involves the following:
1) Submit your application & references 2) Interview/info session about the program
3) Attendance at mini-camp
Do you know someone who would make a good CISV leader ?
Parents, is it your turn to participate in a CISV program by being a leader or Staff ?
Details & applications - http://www.cisvfredericton.ca/Local.html
J A N 2 0 1 2
Fri Feb 24 6:30 (leaders meeting only)
Camp Begins Sat Feb 25 8:30 am -
Camp Ends Sun 26th 12pm
Camp Directors: Heather Sheehan &
Randy Hollett ( contact them to help!)
For: All youth ages 10-18
Members & new to CISV
F E B . M I N I - C A M P
J B M O V I E N I G H T
S A T . J A N 2 8 6 - 9 : 0 0 @ S T U - B M B r m 1 0 1
u s e c o u r t y a r d d o o r M o n t g o m e r y S t p a r k i n g l o t
F o r – Y o u t h A g e s 1 0 - 1 8 a d u l t s / l e a d e r s p l e a s e j o i n u s
B r i n g a f r i e n d !
C I S V J B i s o n F A C E B O O K
Contents :
Movie Night; Jr JB; Feb Mini-Camp 2012 International Programs & Application Info Pictures of 2011 delegates
2012 Hosting Plans
Your Board & Committees
Money Matters- Fundraising
Memberships & CRCs
Where are they now ?
Words from our Chapter
Chair
Feb Mini Camp Theme: The Happiest Place on Earth ☺☼
Disney clothes/stuffed animals welcome! (more information on the registration form)
Email notice sent to e-group when Registration Form posted to website
Return Registration Forms by: February 17th --> [email protected]
* All 2012 International Program applicants ( youth & leaders) MUST attend this
mini-camp.
W e l c o m e a b o a r d t h e 2 0 1 2 “ C 2 C ” P e a c e B u s . !
L i a m M a s t o n & N i c o l a S e q u i n ‘ s a p p l i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n
s e l e c t e d . T h e y w i l l h a v e a n a m a z i n g e x p e r i e n c e t h i s
s u m m e r . T h e P e a c e B u s p r o j e c t w a s s o s u c c e s s f u l l a s t
y e a r t h a t i t i s b e c o m i n g a n a n n u a l p r o g r a m .
Check out this Video—Peace Bus and Introduction to CISV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi-LuQqagJk&feature=feedu
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CISV Passport for
Active Global Citizenship
The Passport provides a summary of CISV’s approach to
Peace Education. It is a practical guide to what we do and
why we do it, and can be used as a handbook for CISV
training.
Content: Nine Sections
1.Peace Education and Active Global Citizens
2. About CISV
3. ASK for Active Global Citizens
4. Peace Education in CISV
5. Building Peace Education into our Programmes
6. Learning by doing
7. How we know if we are good at what we are doing
8. Fitting it all together
Peace Education provides us with the Attitudes,
Skills and Knowledge we need to become agents
of change, both locally and globally. In other
words, to become Active Global Citizens.
CISV educates and inspires
action for a more just and
peaceful world.
Active Global Citizens need a combination
of Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge (ASK).
In CISV we ensure that these Attitudes,
Skills and Knowledge are at the heart of
our educational goals and our approach
to learning
2011 Brandywine Village USA delegation
Andrew, Fiona, Carrie, Declan, Lauren
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
C A M P S
Village (Age 11 or turning
12 during summer) – a coop-
erative global and intercultural
camp for 48 children (4 chil-
dren plus their adult leader)
representing 12 countries.
Fredericton will represent Can-
ada at Village program hosted
by CISV in :
1) Norway July 1-28,2012
2) Michigan City USA
June 29 – July 26
Summer Camp (Ages 15)
Bringing together delega-
tions of youth age 15 &
their leader from 9 countries
to live and learn together.
Summer Camp participants
learn leadership skills &
take responsibility for pro-
gram planning focused
around a specific education-
al theme.
Hosted by CISV in :
1) Sweden June 29-July 21
2) Financial Assistance
Application available
3) Interview—a time to
learn more & clarify
expectations , par-
ents involved in inter-
view
4) Attend local Mini-
camp Feb 25-26
Information & Applications
online—
www.cisvfredericton.ca
The Application / Selection
Process helps applicants and
parents as well as the selection
committee determine that the
applicant is ready and a good
fit for the CISV program .
1) Submit Paper Application
5) delegation Selection to be
completed by Feb. 29
After Selection—then what?
Leadership Training &
Delegate Preparation !
Sun Mar 18 (tbc)— 1st Meet-
ing for all youth, parents lead-
ers, with Program Chairs.
Mar—June leadership train-
ing youth &leaders meet on a
2 0 1 2 I N T E R N A T I O N A L I N V I T A T I O N S
A P P L I C A T I O N & S E L E C T I O N P R O C E S S
I N T E R C H A N G E W I T H N O R W A Y
This IC between Norway & Fredericton is for
a small group (8) youth age 13/14 (guideline) –
youth should be 13 for one day between June 1 and
Aug 31/11)
An Interchange involves 4 components;
– a family experience,
- a small group experience,
- an education experience,
- a travel experience.
July 2012 Fredericton delegation will host their
Norwegian partner. July 2013 Fredericton delega-
tion hosted in Norway
Position for Jr & Sr leader .
International Youth Meeting
(IYM) ( Ages 16-18)
This 15 day camp is similar to a SC.
Hosted by: 1) France July 13-27
International Peoples Project
Age 19 –99 In partnership with local
organizations, delegates participate in
hands-on community work involving
a specific theme or project. Hosted
by various countries.
More Invitations ?
More CISV Programs may be
available to us, if you are
interested let us know so we
can make a request / accept
invitations when available.
Program Chairs:
Interchange –
Kim Hawkes 454-9643 [email protected]
Sarah Brooks
Village—
Pegi McKay-459-5294
Rosanna Stafford
Summer Camp -
Sunhi Lee –206-2271 [email protected]
Weiqiu Yu
Seminar Camp & IYM-
Linda Allison 452-2114 [email protected]
IPP–
Tara Brinston –453-4401 [email protected]
Leadership Positions—
Elizabeth Sexton 849-1144 [email protected]
Promotions & Recruitment
Judy Coates 454-5631 [email protected]
Leadership Training -
Gisele Belyea & Kathy Lewis
Peace Bus—
Heather Sheehan –261-1056
THANKS
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scheduled basis to get to
know each other , prepare
National/cultural presenta-
tions.
Parents meet to make
decisions , provide support,
take on tasks, and get to know
the leader.
Seminar Camp
(Age17-18) )
This 3 week international
camp is actively conducted
by the participants them-
selves and encourages them
to form opinions about indi-
vidual, international, and
intercultural issues.
Announcing the following
SC participants : otthers
waitlisted
Megan Thomson -Iceland
Ben Gormley—Sweden
“ ...Here we come to
understand one
another’s point of
view learning through
the things we do ,how
alike am I to you…”
cisv song
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2011 Netherlands Delegation meet Premier,
David Alward. Gabrielle, Griffin, Parker ,
Madison, leader—Alison (not in picture)
Austria Interchange 2011-2012 - Geoffrey, Mattias, Alana,
Nikol, Keyana, Riley, Amanda Densmore—from Austria
Village Delegate 1999 to Leader 2011!
Czech Republic Summer Camp 2011
Marie -Leader, Nicola, Liam, Alicia, Daniel
O U R C H A P T E R ’ S H O S T I N G C O M M I T M E N T
July 5-27 2012 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMP
YOU can be part of CREATING A MINI UN with 36 teens age 15 & 9
adult leaders from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Honduras,
Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland.
Contact Misty McLaughlin 454-8825 [email protected]
☺ Thank you Misty for being our Lead Host Organizer.
STAFF Applications now available - honorarium available
COOK (s) NEEDED - honorarium - spread the word about this position !
WHERE you can HELP with planning ? Various tasks will need to be done prior to
hosting this program as well as support during the camp.
Please consider joining Misty’s team to help organize the following:
● airport pick-up & departure ● homestays ● laundry ● site
needs ● grocery shoppers ● solicit food donations/discounts,
Note: Please get a CRC ( Criminal Record Check ) NOW; It can take 2-3 months
or more to get a CRC after you apply for one. We will need 20 Homestay families.
They need a CRC to host a delegate . (Hosting is for 2-3 nights)
We are grateful for Fredericton Community Foundation. Grant of $1,500.which will
help us host a quality camp!
Peace education
is a participatory
process which
changes our way
of thinking and
promotes
learning for
peace & justice.
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C I S V N E W S L E T T E R W I N T E R 2 0 1 2
2011 Summer Camp delegation in Guatemala
Maxime, Alex,Megan,Mya,Tara
At our impact Day, we had
the founder of Educca tells us
about their work of dealing
with Malnutrition in Guate-
mala by emplowering moth-
ers with Food knowledge. We
went to Comapa where
Educca is working with the
community. We had a snack
with 60 kids and played
games with them that we
had planned.
Austria Interchange 2011-2012 - Geoffrey, Mattias, Alana,
Nikol, Keyana, Riley, Amanda Densmore—from Austria
Village Delegate 1999 to Leader 2011!
Fredericton represents Canada
at Dec –Jan Villages hosted by
Brazil & Costa Rica
CISV Eco pants ! For sale at the Feb Mini-camp
Fredericton Chapter has become known for our Eco-pants! Ralph Simpson initiated this merchandise
several years ago. Keeping with being environmentally friendly, Ralph purchases cool good used pj and
lounge pants and has them silk screened stamped with the CISV logo. Our supply will be available for
viewing and purchase at the Feb minicamp.
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Our JC Sam &
Canadian delegation
from Ottawa –at C R
Village
Claire, Sophie, Sarah, Mohamad with
Brazilian homestay Family before camp
leader Heidi is at camp with staff & leaders.
Brazil Village delegates send
New Year Greetings by VIDEO !
What wonderful memories have been cre-
ated— see the happy delegates from The Fly-
ing Orange Village ! (host city is known for or-
ange juice production)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq16KFzr90o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=LOisOyu8EBQ&feature=related
NEXT
FUNDRAISER
Board Executive:
Chris Daley— Chair
Judy Coates— Past Chair
Vacant—Vice Chair
Faith McFarland — Secretary
Tess Madigan— Treasurer
Junior Branch chairs:
Madelaine Messenger—Sr co- Chair
Santana Briggs—Sr. co-Chair
Daniel Lutes— Jr co-chair
Mia Parenteau—Jr co-chair
Board members
Crystal Fraser , Sarah Green — JB
Adult Advisor
Bernadette Culligan Chase—
Membership
Marlien McKay —Risk Manager
Elizabeth Hamilton– e-communication
Ralph Simpson—Member-at-large
Matt DeCourcey—Member-at-large
Marc Gionet— Member-at-large
VACANT— Fundraising co-ordinator
Judy Coates—Promotions /recruitment
CISV Fredericton Board & Committees
Standing Committee Chairs
Local Activities -
Eco Group—Ralph Simpson
Jr JB Coordinators– Paula Briggs &
Sarah Allison
International programs
Listed on page 3
Administrative and Ad-hoc Committees
Bursary Fund Committee - Andrea Feunekes
& Ann Doyle
Bingo Coordinator - Donna Gordon
Website- Chris Daley
CISV Merchandise, Tshirts - Ralph Simpson
& JB– Trynne Delaney
2012 Summer Camp Host Com. Chair—
Misty McLaughlin
Help is always needed !
We can accommodate your time, energy,
skills, interests.
Priority—VICE CHAIR ,
FUNDRAISING
COORDINATOR, HOSTING SUMMER
CAMP COMMITTEE
How would you like to help ?
March 10 FUNDRAISER
ANBL PASSIVE
SOLICITATION
Coordinators—
Natalie & Don Lavoie
Marie-Line Thibodeau
It was recognized at the
Board meeting that some
families will disapprove of
this fundraiser or be
uncomfortable having their
youth participate
Participation is your
choice.
WE WELCOME OTHER
IDEAS & Helpers !
FUNDRAISING
Our annual income should be approx. $12,000.
Our expenses include:
National Dues, National Board Meeting Registration Fees,
Leadership training, Financial Assistance Fund allocation, Program Administration
costs, Hosting Fund, chapter administration expenses
Our Revenue Sources:
Membership fees, International Program Participation fees, Mini-camp profit,
merchandise Sales, HJ&B volunteering, Cheese Sales, other fundraisers,
donations . Funds raised also are allocated to/shared with Junior Branch
☺ In 2011, we helped 3 CISV delegates from the Financial Assis-
tance Fund—5% of our chapter fundraising activities is designated to
FAF.
Sussex CHEESE
Fundraiser
Thanks !
Special Thanks to the
Coordinaors :
Kari & Peter Clark &
Everyone
who bought and/or sold
cheese. This is our main
fund raiser for the chapter
Main Revenues Received
United Way –donor option
givings = $ 450.
HJ&B = $1300
FCF grant for Summer Camp
hosting = $ 1500
CISV Fredericton Membership 2012-13
Membership year April 1-March 31
$65 /family, $30 individual (adult)
( If you are missing from the membership list that is being sent as a separate attachment, please let us know )
Membership Chair—Bernadette Culligan Chase
450-1910 [email protected]
We invite guests to attend one mini-camp
Honorary memberships are given to volunteers who do not have children. Your membership helps to sustain our chapter.
We always welcome new members & volunteers.
We look forward to getting to know new families
& individuals who are applying to participate in a
2011 International Program !
CISV has many opportunities to offer you.
W W W . C I S V F R E D E R I C T O N . C A C H E C K I T O U T … . V I D E O S , P O W E R P O I N T , L O C A L E V E N T S P O S T E D , A P P L I C A T I O N S & P R O C E D U R E S
Happy Chinese New Year.
With the return of our 11 winter delegates we are all back
from the 2011 Programming. We are looking forward to
hearing how it all went. We will also be interested in
hearing how Ottawa’s Winter Camp went from Nicole
Park.
Our success is directly related to our volunteer efforts
administering programs and fundraising -as we support
our National Fees, Local projects and programs, our Fi-
nancial Assistance Fund, and hosting obligations. All of
which takes time, dedication and commitment on your
part to educate and inspire action for a more just and
peaceful world. Thank you, Kari and Peter, for spear-
heading a successful Cheese Campaign. Volunteering at
the Kinsmen Center on Bingo Night affords us free ser-
vices that we would otherwise have to pay.
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Happy 20 th Birthday
CISV Frederocton 1992—2012 !
Criminal Record Check
(Vulnerable Record check) Change
The change to this process means that some individuals (whose
date of birth and gender match a flagged record) will now have to
submit to fingerprinting. If required, this new process can add at
least 8 weeks to the CRC process. It is important that we are
aware of this in order to ensure CRCs are completed when they
are required.
CISV adults are encouraged to get a criminal record check, in
order to support our children’s participation in CISV activities.
CRCs are good for 2 years. Screening is an important part of our
risk management efforts which help ensure the safety and well-
being of our children.
CRCs must be completed by program leaders, Interchange fami-
lies , families hosting homestays youth delegates as well as
chaperones for local mini-camps. We are asking every member
to obtain a CRC.
If you live inside City limits your first contact is with City Hall (to
get an application). If you live outside City limits your contact is
the District 2 RCMP office in Oromocto. To pick up your CRC at
city you need 2 pieces of ID.
With a letter from CISV indicating you are a volun-
teer the city fee is reduced. Any questions please call
Marlien McKay , our Risk Manager at 459-1764.
Thank you, Donna, for maintaining the schedule. Thank
you everyone who supported these.
Call now for your choice of slots at our Mar 10 wkd
fundraiser at 3 ANBL outlets. Going along with this, we
welcome designs for a bookmark or business card of
sorts that can be handed.
CISV-National has given each Chapter $100 seed money
towards a new joint Junior /Adult boards fundraiser.
Prizes will be awarded. Any Ideas?
We are well into the 2012 program planning— rapidly
approaching Deadlines for filling delegations. Talk it up.
Anyone interested contact us.!
Your Board Chair ...
Chris Daley
CISV paSt delegateS … Where are they noW ?
Have joined together to present
Jr. JB! ‘Around the World in Fredericton’
Saturday Feb 11th Time 2-4pm
Location: Wilmot United Church 473 King St (King and Carleton)
Jr. JB offers children 9-12 an afternoon of activities and fun on a monthly basis. Activities will include, games,
energizers, presentations from adults and youth with a variety of cultural backgrounds. .
If you have any questions or would like more information about this program please contact:
CISV Co-ordinators: Paula Briggs – [email protected] 57-1944 Sarah Allison- [email protected]
Alison Thomas—IC delegate to Brazil in 1994-95
Things are good, I am living in Bogota, Colombia at the
moment. I am working for the Canadian Bar Association
as part of their young lawyers abroad programme.
I'm currently visiting counsel at the Organization of
Indigenous People of Colombia. From her blog :
http://adventuresininternationallaw.wordpress.com/
Living the dream? You be the judge! Join me in my jour-
ney from corporate litigator to international lawyer. Here I
will share my experiences in the world of international
humanitarian and human rights law, as well as my cultural
experiences, observations, and blunders along the way.
Alison and Kevin leaving for their 6 day
Christmas hike through the northern coastal
Mts of Colombia to the Ciudad Perdida
Alison Maynard, - Netherlands leader 2011
I’ve moved to Québec City where I’m studying French
and working at a private English language school, teach-
ing and working as Human Resources Director (a great
job to use my French!)
Good luck this summer and please keep in touch!
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