Smart and Caring Campaign

Subject: Fwd: Rev. Community Foundation Smart and Caring 

The Revelstoke Community Foundation is excited to launch our "Smart and Caring" campaign!  We invite citizens of Revelstoke to share what 'smart and caring' means to you.  Tell us in 1 to 50 words and you will be entered to have your name drawn for a very special opportunity!  

One lucky winner will be selected by random draw and get to designate $1000 to a charity registered in Revelstoke!

An additional winner will be selected by random draw and get to designate $500  to a charity registered in Revelstoke!

And a YOUTH winner will be selected by random draw to designate $500 to a charity registered in Revelstoke!

Go to the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMVTPXM   The survey will be open from Tuesday, November 3 to Tuesday November 24.

Winners will be announced on Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2015.  "Imagine a day dedicated to giving back around the world, across Canada and in your own community! Just as Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, GivingTuesday is the opening day of the giving season." http://givingtuesday.ca   

The Revelstoke Community Foundation has been challenged by His Excellency,The Right Honourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada to develop a Smart and Caring Community Fund. 

Join me in imagining our country as it could be a smart and caring nation, where all Canadians can succeed, contribute, and develop their talents to their fullest potential.

~His Excellency,The Right Honourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada

For more information, or to make a contribution to the Revelstoke Community Foundation endowment fund today or on Giving Tuesday, please visit our website at  http://revelstokecommunityfoundation.com/

Or call Debra Wozniak at 250-837-5345. 

Contact us to learn more about making your gift to the community a legacy forever. The Revelstoke Community Foundation is "From Here, For Here."  

We are looking forward to building this fund to support our community.  

~Tracy Spannier

on behalf of the Revelstoke Community Foundation

Board of Directors 

Volunteer Opportunity at Okanagan Regional Library Revelstoke

Summer Camp Volunteers Needed

Jr Volunteer at Mt Cartier Court

Thinking About Medicine (doctor, nurse, midwifery)? Like adventure?

GAP MEDICS offers students (aged 16 and over) the opportunity to see what the world of medicine is really like. Students travel to Tanzania or to Thailand to shadow experienced doctors and healthcare professionals.

Not only does this experience help students to make the right decision about their future career, it is also a useful addition for their applications to medical school.

Our hospital work experience is ideal for those students who are interested in medicine, nursing, dentistry or midwifery.

For more information go to  www.gapmedics.com for detailed information regarding the placements. 

Canada-wide youth advisory committee

To sign-up e-mail: info@stokeyouthnetwork.ca

ME TO WE DAY

Thanks to the work of the Stoke Youth Network, Students at RSS have the opportunity to participate in "Me to We" day in Vancouver!!!!!  Go to www.weday.com for more info on what "Me to We" is.

See Megan Shandro for application forms.

BC Youth Parliament

The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 85th Parliament will be held in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2013. The Youth Parliament is a province-wide non-partisan organization for young people ages 16 to 21. It teaches citizenship skills through participation in the parliamentary session in December and continuing involvement in community service activities throughout the year. Youth Parliament is a one year commitment.

Information about youth parliament and the application process can be by visiting (www.bcyp.org). 

Copies of the BCYP application form, and our informational brochure and poster, are available online at www.bcyp.org/joinus.html. 

All applications must be received by October 23, 2013. Applicants will be notified whether they have been selected in early November. If you require more information, please see Ms Cancilla-Sykes.

Interested in Health?

2013-2014 Healthy Living Youth Council Call for Applications

What is the HLYC? Click here to watch the promotional video! Click here to watch the promotional video!

The Healthy Living Youth Council (HLYC) is a committee of 10 – 12 high school students from all over BC. The members of the council are the driving force behind the realization of a “for youth, by youth” model of engaging students in how they can impact healthy living in their school communities.  The HLYC is a component of  Healthy Schools BC,  coordinated by DASH BC,  and in collaboration with the Provincial Ministries of Health and Education.

How do I apply?The deadline to apply is September 30, 2013.  For information on the application process, or to access the online application visit Healthy Living Youth Council application.

Have more questions about the HLYC?
Please contact hlyc@dashbc.ca                                            

Did you ever want to fight fires?

Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services is providing an opportunity for senior students to take Fire Fighting training.  A great opportunity!  See Ms Milmine for details.

Thinking about world issues?

Explore issues including food security, international humanitarian law, refugees, HIV/AIDS, vulnerable people, and preventing discrimination! Turn passion into action and gain the skills, resources and confidence needed to create positive change in their own school and community. 

Who should attend?   BC High school students (grades 10-12)

When:  Friday, November 8 to Monday, November 11, 2013 (overnight)

 Where:  Timberline Ranch Camp in Maple Ridge, BC

For more information,  click here  

Get Outside BC Project

Interested in Leadership? Economic Development?

Students are invited!  On April 16th, there will be a workshop to assist leaders to understand the role they can take to further Economic Development in Revelstoke.  A great way to make contacts and build your resume.  See Ms Milmine if you are interested.

Revelstoke Youth Advisory Committee

The City of Revelstoke invites applications from two residents aged between 15 and 29 to serve as members of the new Revelstoke Youth Advisory Committee.  The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and suggestions to the City of Revelstoke with respect to enhancing services and opportunities for youth in the community. Committee members are volunteers selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the youth population of the area.
If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications. This can be mailed or delivered to the attention of the Teresa LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 or sent via e-mail to tlerose@revelstoke.ca. The deadline to submit applications is 4:30pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013.
For additional information, contact Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 837-5345 or e-mail amason@revelstoke.ca. 

Youth Summit: Sustainable Transportation

Carousel of Nations

The Carousel of Nations will be taking place on Saturday, February 2 from 4 till 7pm.  We are looking for volunteers to help out with a few tasks such as setting up, selling food tickets and/or clean up/take down. Contact Ms Vincent if you're interested in helping out (even if only for an hour).  

Like Theatre?

For those of you who like the theatre, there may be opportunities for you to learn and practice the fine art of ushering. The Revelstoke Community Theatre is seeking young usher volunteers. See Ms Milmine for more info.

Volunteer for Nordic Midget Championships

The Teck Midget Championships will be held in Revelstoke on March 2/3, 2013 and hosted by the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (RNSC). This is a popular children’s event that has been hosted by various cross country ski clubs in BC for approximately 15 years.

The RNSC are drawing heavily upon the help and resources of its membership to organize and run a successful event (75 volunteers per day).  The tasks are varied from assisting with the bus shuttle service, awards/event banquet, parking lot attendant, concession, race office, as well as an array of roles assisting in officiating. Students will be well looked after by those responsible for key positions in the event which will include an orientation. Voluntary help may be needed one day or both depending on the task and the student’s availability. A shuttle service will be run from town to the Mt. McPherson trails throughout the weekend which would facilitate students to get to & from.

All event volunteers are covered for 3rd party liability insurance under the provincial sporting body Cross Country BC. The coordinator for event volunteers is Penny Page-Brittin brittins@telus.net.  “expressions of interested” accepted anytime. Deadline preferably by first week of February when the new semester begins.

Firefighting?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fire fighter? Well you may have an opportunity. The Revelstoke Fire Department is initiating a pilot project where students in Grades 11 and 12 will have the opportunity to participate in REAL fire-fighting training! It will take place in the evenings. Work Experience credit would be available. See Ms Milmine for details.