community services council newfoundland and labrador annual general meeting february 26, 2004
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Community Services CouncilNewfoundland and Labrador
Annual General Meeting
February 26, 2004
Community Services CouncilNewfoundland and Labrador
CEO’s ReportPenelope M. Rowe
Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
CSC is a social entrepreneur, evolving with the province’s needs and bringing a dynamic, creative
approach to the issues of the day.
At any given time, we work on numerous projects to support volunteerism and citizen engagement, to promote the integration of social and economic
development, and to provide leadership in shaping public policy and building stronger communities.
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We do this by:
Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector
Conducting leading-edge research
Advocating policy positions
Pioneering innovative programs and services
Building bridges and cultivating collaboration
Harnessing the power of technology
These activities nurture social inclusion, build social capital and improve community capacity.
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VOLUNTEER CENTREFocus on building provincial relationships, networks St. John’s, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Corner Brook, Gander, MarystownTraining Volunteer Management Series
405 participants in 11 communities: Bonavista, Chapel Arm, Clarenville, Foxtrap, Grand Bank, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Labrador City, Lewisporte, Marystown, Placentia, St. John’s
Learning LuncheonsPromoting Volunteerism Telegram Volunteer Profiles Volunteer Opportunities OnlineVolunteer Week 2003 Major events in 5 communities : Clarenville, Corner Brook, Gander,
Happy Valley/Goose Bay, St. John’s
Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE – Youth Initiatives
Youth Mobilizing Youth – completed June 2003Avalon (East and West School Boards)
Torbay, Ferryland, Mount Pearl, Mobile, GouldsLabrador School Board
Lake Melville, Happy Valley/Goose Bay Youth Volunteer Corps Summer Program
50 volunteens42 projects 1262.5 hours of volunteer effort
Through partnership with Association for New Canadians – youth participated from Sri Lanka, Columbia, and Sudan
Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector
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partnership with federal and provincial governments
Disseminates 15,000 information packages
665 students placed in 564 organizations in 210 communities
Province-wide monitoring of 99.5% of placements
95.5% of students & 99% of sponsors interviewed rated placements “Excellent” or “Very Good”
Nearly 100% of students indicated placement supported career goals and/or they learned transferable skills and increased their knowledge in specific areas
200 Online applications through www.enVision.ca (200)
Student Work And Service Program
Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector
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Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector
CSC’s First Regional Office
Voluntary Resources Centre
Gander
Opened: February 24, 2004
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Provincial Voluntary Sector Research Project 13 interviewers: Gander, Glovertown, Grand Falls-Windsor,
Labrador West, Lewisporte, Marystown, Peterview, Springdale, St. Albans, St. John’s, Sops Arm, Stephenville, Trepassey, and Twillingate
1154 individuals and 872 organizations surveyed 59% need more volunteers 38% difficulty recruiting board members 53% of respondents currently volunteer 35% of respondents interested in becoming more active or
becoming volunteers
Impact of participation in community service (SWASP) 69% say their attitude to community service and civic
responsibility was influenced 51% say it influenced their view as potential place for
employment
Conducting leading-edge research
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Expanding Their Universe: Reshaping The Future Nearly 50% students who responded feel that students
sometimes avoid going to school or cut classes because they cannot afford the cost of participating in scheduled events.
Over 50% of all parents who responded stated they personally find it a financial hardship to pay school charges and costs.
92% of teachers stated they subsidize students who do not have money for field trips, school supplies or other school costs.
National Survey of Non profit Organizations Consortium led by Canadian Centre of Philanthropy and
Statistics Canada
Liability / Insurance / Risk Management
Conducting leading-edge research
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Conducting leading-edge research
Community University Research Alliance In partnership with Memorial University faculty members
First research stipend awarded
Conference presentationsAtlantic Provinces Political Science Association
Annual ConferenceARNOVA International conferenceSocial Welfare Policy Conference
Leadership Gap: Perception or Reality
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Expanding Their Universe: Reshaping The Future Eliminate school fees and charges; Standardize and advertise payment plans; Create sensitivity and awareness of social exclusion and
inclusion.
Voluntary Sector Roundtable for Royal Commission
Mandatory Community Service for High School Students
Policy Internship and Fellowship Program Building policy capacity for “regions on the periphery”
Advocating policy positions
Pilot program completed June 2003
15 graduates (private, public, non-profit sectors)
Results:• 3 promotions• 2 career changes• 1 new business startedAll cite Leadership In Progress as a contributory
factor
September 2003 – recruitment for 2nd program 18 new participants began in January 2004
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Pioneering innovative programs and services
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Get information about programs and benefits and helps clients interpret various government manuals of income support and other government personal support programs.
275 new requests (10% increase from last year)
Where necessary helps individuals launch appeals 28 advocacy cases: assistance with income support
applications and appeals, rental assistance, health related services (eg dental fillings), and justice
Public Access
Pioneering innovative programs and services
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Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) Training and Technical Support Network Newfoundland and LabradorNova Scotia
To help organizations integrate technology through individualized support byTechnical support lineIndividual and group trainingInformation technology planning
Pioneering innovative programs and services
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Welfare to Work: the Next Generation National Forum 151 participants Forthcoming: 3 publications
Linking with national initiatives to promote volunteerism CSC Host Organization for Canada Volunteerism
Initiative Local Network Representatives from: Bay Roberts, Cartwright, Corner
Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Placentia, St. John’s, Springdale, Witless Bay
Building bridges and cultivating collaboration
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Early Childhood Education and Care Forum (Indicators Project) – June 2003In partnership with the Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada and Campaign 2000
National Child Day Event - November 2003 Public forum: “The Ins and Outs of Child Poverty”
Strengthening Cross Canada Linkages on Social Inclusion: Focus on Child and Family Poverty
Building bridges and cultivating collaboration
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Federation Networks of Voluntary Organizations
National Portal for the Voluntary Sector Networks
Voluntary Sector Forum
Voluntary Sector Human Resources Council Study
Knowledge Development Centre
Research Advisory Committee
Voluntary Sector Initiative Information Management / Information Technology Training Support Network
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Joint Government Voluntary, Community-based Committee (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Building bridges and cultivating collaboration
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Harnessing the power of technology
Members: 1657 (50+% increase since 2002)
Orientations: 400+ people from 300 VCBO’s
Sessions: 1145 per day almost 99% “repeat visitors”
Visits: 35,488 in January 2004;
Visits: 94 countries and 6 continents;
Web sites hosted: 73 live, 119 others in process
Gander Office
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Evaluation - Phase I Highlights (survey of approximately 200 VCBOs)
81% usage 6 months or more 53% have been using enVision.ca for over 1 year 17% got funding information; 62% were approved 90% say enVision.ca has increased public
awareness about the voluntary sector. 80% say enVision.ca has reduced geographic
isolation
Harnessing the power of technology
Training and Technical Support Training for voluntary organizations:
400+ people from 38 communities and 300 VCBOs(Baie Verte, Bonavista, Carbonear, Clarenville, Codroy Valley, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, English Harbour, Fleur de Lys, Flowers Cove, Forteau, Fox Harbour, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Green Bay, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador City, L’anse au Loup, La Scie, Lewisporte, Marystown, Musgravetown, Nain, Northern Arm, Port aux Basques, Port Hope Simpson, Port Rexton, Robert’s Arm, Roddickton, Rose Blanche, South Brook, Springdale, St. Anthony, St. Catherine’s, St. John’s, Stephenville, Wabush)
Online Training began Dec. 2003 22 participants
1–800 technical support line 800+ calls since inception
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Harnessing the power of technology
Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
During 2003 CSC paid wages to:
Employees 46*
Student participants 51
External consultants 20
Total 117
* Approximately – full time CSC2004
We grow the economy
CSC in
Newfoundland
and Labrador
Voluntary Sector Training 6
enVision.ca Contributors & Smart Labrador 11
Roundtables and Discussions 11
enVision.ca Orientation Sessions 32
Gander Office
YMY Labrador Placements 2
SWASP Placements 214
Locations
YMY Avalon Placements 6
February 2004
St. John’s Office
We grow communities
Contributors, Funders and Donors
ACOA Canadian Rural Partnerships Clarica Inc Community Youth Network (CYN) Great West Life HRDC – Youth Services Health and Community Services HRDC - LMDA Human Resources and Employment McConnell Foundation NL Liquor Commission Office of Learning Technology
Memorial University of Newfoundland Petro Canada Strategic Social Plan Summer Career Placement Social Sciences and Humanities Council United Way VOCM Cares Foundation Volunteer Canada – CVI Voluntary Sector Initiative Youth Services and Post Secondary
Education
We appreciate financial support from:
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Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
2003 Board of Directors
Executive:
Kevin Breen, President Sheree Snow, Treasurer
Ray Hawco, Vice President Glenda Janes, Secretary
Directors:
Barbara Barry Richard Beaton
Lloyd Dalton Don Hutchens
Simone Kielley Edwina Kirkland
Kathleen Kufeldt Luanne Leamon
Fay Matthews Bob Oxley
Dave Power Melba Rabinowitz
Jamie Smith Christine Snow
Mike Wadden CSC2004
Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
Penelope M. Rowe, CEO
Lori JohnsonLouise Woodfine
Kelly Anne MeadusMichael Devine
SWASP
Fran LockeJodi Mahon
Darren Murphy
Envision.caPam Corrigan
Calvin CanningCurtis DelaneyMegan Dunphy
Tammy HapgoodNeil Head
Darren NewtonLinda Parsons
Carol Anne Ryan
Leadership In Progress
Deanne Engram
Volunteer Centre
Kim Randell-PowerPolicy Intern And Fellowship
Program
Larry Peckford
CURA
Kenny Curlew
CSC Voluntary Resources Centre- Central Region
Bettina FordDoug Johnston
Public Access
Ron Day
Contract
Patti Powers