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It is also a great opportunity to meet others affected by IBD. All are welcome to attend with no obligation (or dues!).
Rides can be prearranged. Just ask!
Feel free to invite anyone you feel would be interested. The more the merrier!
Golf tournament is to take place at RiverBend Golf Community, London, ON
Registration is $250.00 which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and dinner.
To register please contact the Journey Office at 519-645-8855
Dispatch received from the 1st (Royal Scots) Regiment, Grenadier Company: “Citizens…His Majesty’s crown forces will make an aggressive attempt to reclaim the territories of Western Upper Canada. It is our intention to garrison our forces at the Village of Fanshawe and choose this ground to halt the advance of the American forces. Beware of spies in your midst.” Which side will you support?
Experience the life and battles of a soldier in 1812 at this premier regional event.
Presented with the support of the Upper Canada Military
Re-Enactment Society.
Admission is $7.00 per person, children aged 3 and under are free.
Dispatch received from the 1st (Royal Scots) Regiment, Grenadier Company: “Citizens…His Majesty’s crown forces will make an aggressive attempt to reclaim the territories of Western Upper Canada. It is our intention to garrison our forces at the Village of Fanshawe and choose this ground to halt the advance of the American forces. Beware of spies in your midst.” Which side will you support?
Experience the life and battles of a soldier in 1812 at this premier regional event.
Presented with the support of the Upper Canada Military Re-Enactment Society.
Admission is $7.00 per person, children aged 3 and under are free.
Golf tournament held at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club, registration is $300; includes lunch, golf, snacks on the course, cocktail reception, dinner and golfer gift. To register contact the YMCA at 519.667.3300 extension 2256.
Find out what the candidates running for London City Council
think about the nonprofit sector.
Join us on
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
4-6 PM
London Central Library
Stevenson & Hunt Room
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In today's environment, nonprofit organizations need to be agile and rigorous in their strategic decision-making and to use faster, more continuous processes for responding to changing situations.
Join facilitator, Linda Mollenhauer, for an opportunity to share experiences and learning as well as gain skills about:
- How to assess your current strategic plan to ensure that it is still relevant
- The key characteristics that distinguish a strategically-focused organization and some of the barriers that get in the way of on-going strategic decision-making
- Some of the characteristics that distinguish strategic thinkers
- Practical, easy-to-use process that facilitate strategic decision-making
September 23, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Masonville Public Library - Sifton Room
30 North Centre Road
Map
Investment: $50 for Pillar members; $65 for non-members
Level: Intermediate
Target audience: Board Members, Executive Directors & Senior Management
To register:
Send an email to education@pillarnonprofit.ca
Then mail your payment to: Pillar Nonprofit Network 251 Dundas St., London, ON N6A 6H9
Please read Pillar's Professional Development Policy for cancellations or refunds.
About the facilitator:
Linda Mollenhauer, Mollenhauer Consulting, has guided over a 100 organizations toward excellence in organizational development, governance, issue management, communication and planning. As well, Linda has developed practical resources tools for the sector, including Benchmarks of Excellence for the Voluntary Sector; A Framework for Success for Nonprofit Federations; Building Organizational Capacity; Engaging People in Building Inclusive Communities; A Culture of Accountability; A Strategic Planning Toolkit; and The Strategic Agency: You Have a Plan - Now What?
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TODAY!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DRAW
Enter before June 15th for your chance to win.
for more info contact
519-203-2333
Cynthia O'Neill
Celebrating 20 years walking in support of those living with, affected by and at-risk for HIV/AIDS!
The annual Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life in London supports direct client services that respond to HIV/AIDS in our community delivered by AIDS Commitee of London, Camp Wendake, and John Gordon Home.
If you have walked with us, we thank-you for your support and hope to see you again this year!
Join us September 12, 11:00 a.m. at Springbank Gardens, Springbank and Wonderland Roads.
Walker pledge forms available at the AIDS Committee of London www.aidslondon.com John Gordon Home www.johngordonhome.ca every Scotia Bank Client Service Centre and downloadable/online pledging at www.aidswalkforlife.ca
Everyone is welcome to attend the AIDS Committee of London's Annual General Meeting. Learn more about the work being done in the community.
Member applications for voting priveleges are accepted 30 days prior to the AGM. Membership information can be obtained by contacting AIDS Committee at 519-434-1601 or 1-866-920-1601.
6:00 p.m. Civic Garden Complex, Springbank and Wonderland
This year Middlesex Community Living is hosting its 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Auction on Saturday, September the 25th. Once again, we will be hosting this terrific fundraising event at the delightfully scenic Arkona Fairways in Arkona.
This event is open to both teams and individuals with a maximum participant number of 144 golfers. Registration and morning refreshments will begin at 8:30 am with the Texas Scramble Shot Gun start starting at 9:30am. Registration fees are $80 per player which includes: 18 holes of golf, a power cart and a delicious steak dinner and a commerative golf shirt. For an additional $20 players can register for a lunch bag (sandwich, non alcoholic beverage and treat) and a 3pack sleeve of balls. A trophy will be awarded to the winning team as well as prizes for mens and womens longest drive and closest to the pin. Other fundraising components include the sale of Mulligans, raffle tickets and both a live and silent auction.
Does your organization have it covered? An assessment for nonprofits
Event Date: September 27, 2010
The HR Council has developed a new tool to help nonprofits get a better understanding of their organization's core functional areas..
Join us in a workshop where we'll introduce and use the new tool prior to its launch in October 2010.
- LEARN about new tools to assess your organization's core functional areas: Governance, Financial Management, HR Management, IT Management, Programs & Services, Community Relations, and Fund Development
- IDENTIFY organizational gaps and strategies for moving forward
- DISCUSS where responsibilities should reside within your organization
- DISCOVER how to access this new tool and other HR Council tools and resources
- PROVIDE feedback on the tools as we develop final versions to be made available on hrcouncil.ca
September 27, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 PM
London Central Library, Stevenson & Hunt Room A
Investment: $50 for Pillar members; $65 for non-members
Target Audience: Organizations with few or no dedicated HR staff (Executive Directors, Senior Managers, Board Members & Human Resources Professionals)
Facilitator: Tanara Pickard, Project Manager, HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector
To register:
Send an email to Susannah at education@pillarnonprofit.ca
Then mail your payment to: Pillar Nonprofit Network 251 Dundas St., London, ON N6A 6H9
Please read Pillar's Professional Development Policy for cancellations or refunds.
About the facilitator:
Tanara Pickard has been a project manager with the HR Council for over a year and a half. She has overseen the development of the HR Management Standards and an organizational checklist tool and is currently managing the creation of an HR Management Training Session. Throughout her career she has also worked and volunteered for a number of organizations (e.g., Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs). She was interested in this current position because it not only allowed her to learn more about the nonprofit sector and effective HR management practices but it has given her the opportunity to share these learnings with others.
Celebrate Every Body Fashion Show
A red shoe event
Featuring real people of all shapes and sizes on the catwalk modeling the latest fashions from local retailers.
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Hellenic Community Centre
Doors at 5:30, Dinner and Show 6:30pm-9pm
Tickets: $95 per person or $700 per table of 8
Proceeds from the fashion show will support much needed funding for the various program's at Hope's Garden to assist individuals who suffer from disordered eating.
For more information, please visit: http://www.hopesgarden.org/programs/celebrate-every-body-fashion-show-2010
Strength Behind the Uniform Walk/Run: a salute to our military families!
Springbank Park
Show your support for our troops and their families, register for 5 km or 8 km walk or run. $25/person ($20 if you register by Aug. 13) includes run t-shirt, barbecue lunch, family activities including reptile tent, face painting, music, etc. Runs are timed with prizes for fastest male and female for each distance. Prizes also for highest pledges raised by over & under 20 years old. Sign in 9-10:30 a.m., run starts at 10:30 a.m. Register at www.runningroom.com. More info at 519-660-5366 or www.familyforces.ca.
London Walk for ALS
September 25, 2010
Springbank Gardens (formerly Wonderland Gardens)
285 Wonderland Rd. S., London
Registration: 8:30 am
Walk Start: 10:00 am
Parking Locations:
Springbank Gardens 285 Wonderland Rd. S. London, Ontario
The Salvation Army Citadel - 555 Springbank Dr.
Springbank Park East Entrance - 735 Springbank Dr.
Greenway Park - Entrance is off Springbank Dr. to Greenside Ave, located at the second set of lights West of Wharncliffe Rd. S.
Parking attendants will direct you to these locations
Welcome to the 2010 London 10th Anniversary WALK for ALS Website
We are planning our 10th ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL LONDON WALK. Being diagnosed with ALS is a devastating blow to close to 1000 persons who live with ALS in the province of Ontario and to more than 3000 persons across Canada. These are very sad statistics and the numbers being diagnosed keep growing each year. WE MUST ALL STEP UP AND DO OUR VERY BEST TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PATIENT CARE AND EQUIPMENT. In doing so we will help our loved ones lead the most comfortable life that is possible for them while coping and enduring the huge challenges and battling this very debilitating disease each day. ALS is a dreadful disease which inflicts tremendous costs both financially and emotionally on persons who have ALS and their families. A large part of the funds raised through the Walk for ALS will also go toward ALS RESEARCH helping scientists in their work searching to find a cure for ALS which can never happen soon enough.
We are very grateful for the generous support given by our Team Captains and their team members and our wonderful Local Sponsors along with our many invaluable Volunteers who work together tirelessly to make our London Walk a huge success. YOUR HELP brings HOPE . In 2009 our London Walk successfully raised over $156,485.00 bringing the total funds raised in the London Walk during the past nine years to more than $1,484,168.00. This is a tremendous accomplishment however each of us must continue to press on with courage and conviction, even in these very challenges times to reach our goals.
We have set our London Walk goal for this year at $155,000.00 hopefully we can reach our goal and surpass it as we did in 2009. LETS MAKE OUR 10TH ANIVERSARY WALK JUST THE GREATEST ONE YET!
You might choose to create a "Team Fundraiser" to raise funds for your team. Be creative, think outside the box and plan new activities to raise donations. Every penny counts! Our combined efforts will continue to make a huge difference for persons living with ALS till that day when a cure is found. WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!
We invite you to attend our London Walk and enjoy messages from special guests, special music, and face painting and fun for the children along with lots of delicious food and drinks that has all been donated. "Have your breakfast at the Walk"! Enjoy walking with family and friends and make new friends. This page provides you with the tools to create your own fundraising website or to donate to one of our Walk Teams listed below.
Contact:
Dora Redman
1105-500 Springbank Dr.
London, ON N6J 4G6
(519) 471-8044
dredman@sympatico.ca
Colleen McDougall
(519) 777-3446
c_mcdougall@sympatico.ca
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence is capturing an increasing amount of international attention and WRRC is organizing the first walk to take place in Strathroy.The event shows its sense of humor as community men literally don women’s shoes for the walk.
It creates a fun way to educate and raise awareness of violence and to rally the entire community to take action towards prevention.
The event will raise money for WRRC services.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event Details Location: St. John the Evangelist Church, 34 Head St., Strathroy Sunday September 26th Registration opens at 1:30 Opening remarks at 2:15 Walk begins at 2:30 Rain or Shine
Register online at www.wrrcsa.org or contact 519-246-1526
For more information please Contact Donna @ 519-860-5238 or keepingkidswarm@hotmail.com
For more information please Contact Donna @ 519-860-5238 or keepingkidswarm@hotmail.com
For more information please Contact Donna @ 519-860-5238 or keepingkidswarm@hotmail.com
On Saturday, September 11th, pledged walkers from across London and the surrounding area will unite at Springbank Gardens in a joint effort to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson SuperWalk emcee Nick Paparella will kick-off the event, followed by professional mixed martial artist Sam Stout, North American Welterweight Kickboxing champion and Canadian Lightweight Muay Thai champion, leading warm-up activities. Live entertainment, barbeque and prizes will continue on throughout the day. Let the SuperWalk begin!
Parkinson SuperWalk is the single most important national awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society Canada (PSC), with 87 participating sites and committees from British Columbia to Newfoundland. This year, we hope to raise $3 million nationally and over $70,000 in London.
Carolyn Conners, CEO of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario says, “It is hard to believe that what started out as a small, single family walk for Parkinson’s evolved into a national event that attracts family and friends from all across Canada. Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario began with one walk in 1995, raising $11,000 and has grown to 11 volunteer-driven walks. We are proud and appreciative of our Southwestern Ontario community for raising $2.16 million since our beginning. Clearly, this demonstrates the power of volunteers and is proof of the communities’ growing support and need for better services and further research to help our Parkinson’s cause.”
Parkinson’s is a slowly progressive, neurological disorder that makes the simplest tasks, like walking or eating, overwhelmingly difficult for someone who has the disease. The most common symptoms are tremors or shaking, slowness in movements, muscle stiffness and problems with balance. Other symptoms may also include fatigue, difficulties with speech and writing, sleep disorders, depression and cognitive changes.
Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario is the regional voice of people living with Parkinson’s. Our purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure through support services, education, advocacy and research. To register, or to find out more information about Parkinson SuperWalk, visit www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca
Shelley Ralf,
Coordinator of Special Events
Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario
(519) 652-9437; 1-888-851-7376
Alexander Tyml,
Marketing and Public Relations
Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario
(519) 652-9437; 1-888-851-7376
Thursday September 23, 2010 @ 7:30PM
Labatt Hall, King's University College
266 Epworth Avenue, London
FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
What we count and measure reflects our values as a society. Roots of Empathy, an evidence-based classroom programme expands children’s capacity to understand and include the other. It is a pedagogy of hope which counters society’s spiritual flatness and apathy. The children learn through coached observations of a visiting infant and parent how to understand the emotions of a vulnerable baby. Finding the humanity in the baby allows them to find the humanity in themselves; a bridge to finding the humanity in others.
Mary Gordon, an internationally recognized educator, best-selling author, child advocate and parenting expert, founded Roots of Empathy in 1996 and the Seeds of Empathy in 2006. Both programs are informed by the power of empathy. Ms. Gordon is a member of the Order of Canada and an Ashoka Fellow.For more information, please visit www.kings.uwo.ca/campus_ministry or call (519) 963-1477.
Sponsored by London District Catholic School BoardFREE PARKING AND ADMISSION, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This presentation will touch on the journey of the Inuit over the last 50 years, how spiritualism has changed in that time and how this change has impacted Inuit of today. Songs selected are from relevant times of Ms. Aglukark’s professional journey, times that parallel turning points in the collective Inuit journey.
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists and a leading voice in Canadian music in that she blends the Inuktitut and English languages with leading pop music arrangements to tell the stories of her people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada. The emotional depth and honesty of her lyrics and theses of hope, spirit and encouragement have captivated and inspired listeners from all walks of life and she is rapidly becoming known as an uplifting motivational speaker.For more information, please visit www.kings.uwo.ca/campus_ministry or call (519) 963-1477.
The annual Little Black Dress Event, is a 'FUN, fashion Fundraiser, where ALL participants are volunteer and ALL proceeds are donated to Wellspring London. Now on a Friday, an expected crowd of 500+ (of both women and men) will gather for an Era inspired fashion show brought to you by Nova Vita and many fine clothing retailers.
With drop n draw, silent and live auction items as well as some inventive ways to raise funds, the popularity of the Little Black Dress Event not only proves as a great evening out, but also raises the awareness of Wellsping's value to our community.
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door, available at Nova Vita or online at ticketscene.ca
Chief Faulkner will be available in the Windsor Room between 5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. for anyone wishing to make an individual presentation. Dinner will be served in the Ballroom at 6:30 p.m.
$75 per person, $600 for table of 8
Cheques payable to: LPS Retirement Dinner
Inquiries: Please contact Susan Talbot at (519) 661-5667 or stalbot@police.london.ca.
"The Howie” Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, September 17 2010 at Pine Knot Golf & Country Club in Dorchester, with proceeds going to support the programs and events of The Lung Association. In honour of the late Howard Churchill, The Lung Association is proud to partner with his family to raise money and awareness for debilitating and often fatal lung diseases. Howard suffered from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a disease with no cure.
The cost is $150 for your round of golf, cart, lunch and a steak dinner. To register or for more information please call The Lung Association office at 519-453-9086.
Join us for Doors Open London on September 18 and 19 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Doors Open London is a free event and offers you an opportunity to explore the special places in London that make our city unique.
There are 50 sites that will be open for free to the public to tour and experience special events and behind the scenes access.
Discover Our Changing Landscape and learn about how London has transformed over time.
Everyone is welcome!
Join us for Doors Open London on September 18 and 19 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Doors Open London is a free event and offers you an opportunity to explore the special places in London that make our city unique.
There are 50 sites that will be open for free to the public to tour and experience special events and behind the scenes access.
Discover Our Changing Landscape and learn about how London has transformed over time.
Everyone is welcome!
Meals prepared by The Little Red Roaster are delivered to your office on September 21, 2010. Cost is $10. For every meal you order, you directly sponsor a meal for someone who can't otherwise afford it. Details about this fundraiser, poster and order forms are available at www.meals-on-wheels.ca.
Come and enjoy classic cars, music of years passed and a rare showing of American Graffiti.
The Oxford Drive-In - west of Woodstock on Highway #2
Doors open at 5pm, movie to being at dusk.
Join us at Jack Astor's South on Sept. 24th between 4pm-7pm. Everyone is encouraged to bring tampons and/or feminine hygiene products for The London Food Bank.
Pillar Nonprofit Network, London Cross Cultural Learner Centre, London Public Library, LUSO Community Services & South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre present:
Volunteering for Newcomers: How to get started
Learn about volunteering in Canada and London. Share your valuable skills, increase your social network and get to know your community!
Learn more about:
· Pillar Nonprofit Network’s volunteer database
· Formal and informal volunteering
· Different nonprofit sectors
· Benefits of volunteering
· How to get started
· Tips for success
There is no fee to attend this event.
Please register by phone (519-661-4600), in person at any Library location, or online (go to www.londonpubliclibrary.ca and click programs/events)
For additional information and other dates please visit: http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/news_and_events/volunteering_for_newcomers/.