NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE OKOTOKS MUNICIPAL CENTRE COUNCIL CHAMBER A AGENDA A.1 Call to Order A.2 Additions/Deletions/Changes A.3 Adoption Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as presented/amended. B MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) B.1 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes held June 7, 2017 Encl. 1 Recommendation: That the minutes of the FCSS Advisory Committee Meeting held June 7, 2017 be adopted as presented. C NEW BUSINESS C.1 Foothills Community Immigrant Services (FCIS) Presentation – Nancy Risdon, Karen Wilke C.2 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) The Power of Inclusive Communities Encl. 2 C.3 Round Table Recommendation: That items C.1 to C.3 be received as information. D REPORTS D.1 Councillor Update – K. Heemeryck D.2 Community Wellness Manager Report – D. Posey D.3 Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts Youth Representative – R. Carlson D.4 Holy Trinity Academy Representative – G. Gibbs Recommendation: That items D.1 to D.4 be received as information. Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee Notice of Meeting – September 6, 2017 Page 2 of 2 E CORRESPONDENCE E.1 Junior Achievement Foothills Region Report 2016-2017 Encl. 3 E.2 Highlight of June 2017 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta Board Meeting Encl. 4 E.3 Family and Community Support Services Regulation Review Encl. 5 E.4 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta June 2017 News Encl. 6 Recommendation: That items E.1 to E.4 be received as information. F NEXT MEETING DATES October 4, 2017 November 1, 2017 December 6, 2017 G ADJOURNMENT Recommendation: That the meeting adjourn at _______ p.m. UNADOPTED MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 IN THE OKOTOKS MUNICIPAL CENTRE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Lynnea Knight, Vice Chair PRESENT Councillor Ken Heemeryck Reilly Carlson Jean Clark Becky Fegan Jana Giger Melissa Whitney ABSENT Lisa Argue Ashley Dreger STAFF PRESENT Debbie Posey, Community Wellness Manager Sian Anderson, Recording Secretary A AGENDA A.1 Call to Order Vice Chair Knight called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. A.2 Additions/Deletions/Changes MOTION: By R. Carlson that the June 7, 2017 agenda for the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee be adopted as presented. Carried Unanimously B MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) B.1 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Committee - April 5, 2017 MOTION: By J. Giger that the minutes of the FCSS Advisory Committee Meeting held April 5, 2017 be adopted as presented. Carried Unanimously Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee Unadopted Minutes – June 7, 2017 Page 2 of 3 C NEW BUSINESS C.1 Elder Abuse Coordinated Community Response Presentation – Julie Leggett J. Leggett, Elder Abuse Coordinated Community Response Facilitator, provided an update and overview on the progress and goals of the Elder Abuse Coordinated Community Response (CCR) project. C.2 Community Investment Priorities The Committee discussed community needs and the priorities for 2017/18 funding. C.3 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) Annual General Meeting The Committee discussed the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and options for putting forward resolutions. The FCSSAA AGM is held at the FCSSAA Power of Prevention Conference November 8 – 10, 2017. C.4 Round Table R. Carlson shared thoughts on community involvement options for youth. J. Clark and L. Knight shared highlights from the Stronger Voices Together Conference. The Committee thanked outgoing youth member, B. Fegan for her service. MOTION: By M. Whitney that items C.1 to C.4 be received as information. Carried Unanimously D REPORTS D.1 Councillor Update – K. Heemeryck Councillor Heemeryck reported on Council activities including a feasibility study for a performing arts centre and Veterans Way construction. D.2 Community Wellness Manager Report – D. Posey D. Posey, Community Wellness Manager, provided written enclosures and reported on community activities including volunteer recognition, the Stronger Voices Together Conference, the 2017 Seniors Celebration. Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee Unadopted Minutes – June 7, 2017 Page 3 of 3 D.3 Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts Youth Representative – R. Carlson B. Carlson reported on activities at the Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts including ongoing construction, extra-curricular school activities and the success of the girls rugby team. MOTION: By J. Giger that items D.1 to D.3 be received as information. Carried Unanimously E CORRESPONDENCE E.1 Okotoks Oilers Junior A Hockey Club Thank You Letter to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Okotoks and Area E.2 Draft Minutes of April 2017 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta Calgary-Bow Region Meeting MOTION: By B. Fegan that items E.1 to E.2 be received as information. Carried Unanimously F NEXT MEETING DATES September 6, 2017 October 4, 2017 November 1, 2017 G ADJOURNMENT MOTION: By J. Clark that the June 7, 2017 Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Carried Unanimously L. Knight, Vice Chair Sian Anderson, Recording Secretary FANTASYLAND HOTEL SAVE NOVEMBER 8–10TH 2017 THE DATE! INTRODUCTION The FCSSAA, along with the planning committee from Yellowhead Region, is excited to highlight some of the dynamic and interesting speakers and activities that will take place during this year’s Power of Inclusive Communities Conference. Building on the theme of diversity and inclusion, the group has developed a program that will stimulate discussion and provide effective strategies that can be used by your community to make it welcoming to all. Dave Meslin OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER Building a Culture of Engagement Apathy is all around us. People have become disengaged not only from politics, but also from our schools, neighbourhoods, workplaces and associations. Dave Meslin encourages us to recognize apathy as a web of barriers that reinforce disengagement – and that we can work together to dismantle the obstacles. By inverting the traditional pyramid of hierarchy we can create meaningful opportunities to engage. We’re stronger and smarter when we’re all involved. Mary Gordon CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER Examining Wellbeing in Childhood and Building Inclusive Societies through the Cultivation of Empathy Mary Gordon is recognized internationally as an award-winning social entrepreneur, educator, author, child advocate and parenting expert who has created programs informed by the power of empathy. In 1996 she created the Roots of Empathy program. The organization, Roots of Empathy, offers programs in every Province of Canada and in The USA, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Wales, New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland and Costa Rica. She is the recipient of several awards recognizing her contribution to innovation in education and international social entrepreneurship, including the Manning Innovation Award for the top social entrepreneur in Canada. Rapid Fire Theater ENTERTAINMENT Rapid Fire Theatre is Edmonton’s premiere improv comedy company. With four weekly shows at the Citadel Theatre in downtown Edmonton, they have been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. They have also performed in festivals all over the world and in exotic locations like Berlin, London, Atlanta and even Winnipeg. HOTEL INFORMATION SILENT AUCTION Fantasyland Hotel, FCSS programs are invited to donate items for a West Edmonton Mall Silent Auction. Bidding will open on Wednesday, th 780.444.3000 November 8 and close following the evening’s events th All rooms at the Fantasyland Hotel reserved for the FCSSAA on Thursday, November 9 . Further information and Conference have been booked, but you can add your name to details will be provided at a later date. the wait list by calling the hotel. ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTIONS: West Edmonton Mall Inn Executive Royal Hotel 17504 90 Avenue West Edmonton 10010 178 Street 780.444.9378; 1.800.737.3783 780.484.6000; 1.888.388.3932 A Year in Review 2016 – 2017 with JA Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. We are spread over 122 countries around the world and reach over 9.7 million students per year. At JA Southern Alberta, we reach nearly 30,000 students per year and we continue to grow each year. This is all possible through a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers who work together to inspire young people to reach their dreams and tap into their potential. Our approach allows volunteers to deliver our curriculum-based programs while sharing their own experiences and knowledge. The value is in the ‘real world’ perspective. JA IS THE LINK BETWEEN EDUCATION AND THE BUSINESS WORLD JA IN THE REGIONS 10,604 389 130 439 Students Volunteers Schools Classes Reached Engaged Served Delivered For more information contact Timmi Shorr, Senior Regional Coordinator for Foothills, [email protected] 403.601.5834 JA provides work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs for grades 5 -12 www.jasab.org TOTAL PROGRAMS DELIVERED REGIONAL PROGRAMS DELIVERED 160 134 140 62 Our Business World Grades 5-6 120 91 100 Dollars with Sense Grades 7-8 80 55 60 35 Investment Strategies Grades 8-10 40 7 20 Economics for Success Grades 9-11 0 World of Choices Grades 10-12 Company Program Grades 10-12 Titan Grades 10-12 Total Regional Programs Delivered: 439 CLASSES FOOTHILLS REGIONAL RESULTS The Foothills Region had another great year presenting our innovative and curriculum linked programs to students in grades 5-12.