Local volunteer opportunity

Community Centre Preschool staff are looking for 2-3 volunteers to help set up their Christmas Party on Thursday, December 18th from 7pm for 1.5 hours - 2 hours.  Their job is mainly to transfer tables, chairs and toys from preschool room to MP rooms.  

Contact Naoko Swift at the Community Centre Preschool if you are interested.

WorkSafeBC student video contest

Cash prizes for students and schools for best on-theme entries Verbal aggression or yelling, humiliating initiation practices or hazing, spreading malicious rumours, and calling someone derogatory names – these are just some of the forms that bullying and harassment may take on the job. No worker should be the source of this kind of behaviour, nor the target of it. That’s the goal behind the 2015 Student Safety Video Contest. With the theme, No bullies at work: My right to a safe and respectful workplace, the contest challenges youth to create a two-minute video that explores the topic of bullying, and what can be done to prevent and address it. Video considerations In creating a video, students should explore WorkSafeBC’s newbullying and harassment policies. They may want to consider the types of behaviors that constitute bullying and harassment, what to do if they or someone they know is being bullied or harassed, the duties of employers and supervisors – and what everyone can do to create a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace free from harmful and negative behaviors. Eligibility The contest is open to B.C. students in Grades 8 to 12 and, for the first time, to B.C. post-secondary students under the age of 25 (judged separately). Entry deadline is April 1, 2015. Prize In all, there’s $10,000 in prize money for students and schools. Two top high school entries will also advance to a national contest where they’ll compete for additional prizes. For more information Help inspire a future of safe and healthy young workers by sharing this information with students and fellow teachers. For details, rules, and entry forms, check out worksafebc.com. Questions? Email yworker@worksafebc.com. Funding for this contest is provided by Actsafe, London Drugs, the Ledcor Group of Companies, Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Inc., and Seaspan.

UBC Engineering Open House

Engineers Save the World – we would like to invite you and your students to come and find out how.

Did you know engineers do more than build bridges and design fast cars. Engineers help prevent disease, reduce poverty and create solutions to protect people and our planet.

We know that you play an important role and can be influential in helping students explore their interests and passions and choose the careers they will eventually pursue.  Engineering is an in-demand and rewarding option; in almost any industry you can imagine, engineers are involved. Many engineers also use their degree to become lawyers, doctors, CEOs and entrepreneurs.

Please invite your students to join our  UBC Engineering Open House so they don’t miss out on these opportunities to explore the exciting options available to them:

1.       9am to 3pm on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the UBC’s Vancouver Campus 

RSVP/More Info: www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse (not mandatory but students will receive updates about labs and activities available on the day)

    Meet UBC Engineering students, esteemed faculty and knowledgeable advisors

    Explore all 12 programs available and tour our labs 

    Explore career options in our Co-Op program and with career advisors

    Ask academic advisors your admission and application questions

    See cool demonstrations and informative presentations

2.       Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science & Technology Luncheon for Grade 10-12 female science and math students – at the Open House.

This invitation to your Grade 10-12 female students is an opportunity to talk to and hear presentations by women who are currently studying engineering or young alumnae who are working in the industry. We would like to provide an open forum to enable discussions with and questions to other female students/engineers who were facing a similar decision more recently, and why they chose their path.  

Interested girls should RSVP by November 25:   www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse.

We look forward to seeing your students, and you, at our Engineering Open House.

2 spots available for this weekend's summit

Click here for more information

Okanagan College - Three-hour Short Story Contest

2014 Three-hour Short Story Contest

When: Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Choose the Kelowna, Salmon Arm, Penticton or Vernon campus of Okanagan College.

Who can Enter: Okanagan College students and Grade 11 and 12 high school students.

How: Register using the online form below.

Register Early! Registration closes at noon on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

Are You Ready for the Challenge? 

Three hours - 180 minutes - worth of words and imagination poured forth into a heartless keyboard to create a story. 

Win great prizes!

 
Four regional winners (one per campus) each get a $250 Okanagan College tuition credit.

Grand Prize: The overall winner (judges' choice selected from the four regional winners) will receive an additional $250 tuition credit (total $500) and have their short story published in a limited fine-press edition by the students in Okanagan College's Writing and Publishing Diploma Program and Kalamalka Press.

Sign up here

UBC Pre-Medical Diversity Symposium 2014

Have you ever thought of medical school? 
Are you hesitant because you don't fit the traditional mold? 

At the UBC Faculty of medicine, we welcome diversity and accept applicants from all walks of life.
We welcome you to our annual symposium, where we dispel the myth that only certain types of people are fit for medical school.

You would benefit from this event if you are a mature student, from a non-science background, Aboriginal, of rural origin, have challenging life circumstances (e.g., family, financial), are making a career change, or are non-traditional in any other way!

Our Admissions and Student Services departments will speak about the application process and the support available for students. Doctors and medical students will share stories about their obstacles and how they found their way into medicine.

Sunday, November 16th, 2014 10:00 am to 4:30 pm  

(Lunch will be provided)

Kelowna: Kelowna General Hospital (2268 Pandosy St), Room 228 

Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP by November 7, 2014 with your name, site you will attend, and dietary restrictions. 

e-mail: premed.diversity@gmail.com 

Freelance for the Revelstoke Times Review @ Grizzly games

The Revelstoke Times Review is looking a freelancer to cover the Revelstoke Grizzlies throughout the hockey season. You will get free entry to each game and be paid for your work. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring journalist, photographer or writer. If you're up for this, or know of someone who is, please contact editor Alex Cooper at

250-837-4667 or e-mail editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Rotary Exchange 2015-2016

If you are interested in becoming an exchange student for Rotary for the 2015-2016 school year, there will be an information meeting on October 22 in Room 205 at 11:35 am.   

All students in Grade 10 and up are encouraged and welcome to attend.

YOUTH EXCHANGES

Are you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing your own culture and embracing a new one, you help foster global understanding—and learn a great deal about yourself and your home country in the process.

WHAT IS A ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE?

Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs.

IS AN EXCHANGE RIGHT FOR ME?

Exchanges are for people ages 15–19 who:

• Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community
• Are flexible and willing to try new things
• Are open to cultural differences
• Can serve as an ambassador for their own country

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Costs vary from country to country. Local Rotary clubs generously host students and provide room and board with a host family and a small monthly stipend. Participants are generally responsible for:

• Round-trip airfare
• Insurance
• Travel documents (such as passports and visas)
• Spending money, additional travel, and tour fees

HOW CAN I APPLY?

Contact your local Rotary club to see if it participates and to learn more about the types of programs offered, and specific application process required. Because the selection and orientation process can be lengthy, we suggest you apply 6­–12 months before you plan to leave.

Contact a Rotary club near you.

CAN I HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT?

Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your family, providing an international experience without leaving home. Host families provide room and board and share their lives with exchange students, involving them in family, community, and cultural activities.

Interested in learning more about being a host family? Contact a Rotary club near you.

Tour Guide Job: BC Hydro

BC HYDRO IS STILL LOOKING TO FILL TOUR GUIDE POSITIONS at our REVELSTOKE VISITOR’S CENTRE for the summer.

We would be looking to employ:

• Students immediately during weekends and then expand their hours in the summer once the school year wraps up (16+ years old) AND

This job is an excellent way to explore BC Hydro’s job opportunities and to gain valuable work experience.

See the Job posting on the bulletin board by the office for details.

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY by sending a resume directly to: aboriginal.employment@bchydro.com<mailto:aboriginal.employment@bchydro.com> OR careers@bchydro.com<mailto:careers@bchydro.com> Friday, June 6th.

Awakening Directions: Youth Adventure Based Learning Program

Awakening Directions is a three-day adventure based learning program for youth ages 15-18.  The program occurs at the Bobbie Burns backcountry lodge south of Golden from September 11-14, 2014. The program is primarily funded by generous guest of CMH - Arthur Tauck and Frank Gould.  10 youth will be selected based on the application forms.  Kim Younger will be in Revelstoke on May 29 & 30th to promote the program and help students complete their applications.

Some current students who attended the last camp:  Megan E., Ainsley A., Sonia S., Tashi T., Josh R.

Ask them questions!

Check out the 3 minute video highlighting some past camps (Just click on the Awakening Directions Video once this link opens)

http://www.brucehowatt.com/Multimedia/Slide-Shows/i-jLsmHVC

YES Camp -sponsored by Revelstoke Credit Union

Library Page Wanted

RCMP Camp in Revelstoke!

There will be an RCMP Camp in Revelstoke from June 13-15.  This is open to students in Grades 8-12 who are interested in police work or some type of law enforcement as a possible future career. You will have the opportunity to learn about law, police tactics, social skills, physical training and a varity of other topics.  For more information contact Cst. gary McLauglin@250 837-5255 (e-mail:  gary.mclaughlin@rcmp-grc.gc.ca)  or Aux Cst. Karen Volpatti @ 250 837-5255.

Would you like to be an editor or get published?

Kelowna Leadership Conference

Check out http://www.cslc2014.ca or see Ms Cancilla for further details

Okanagan College - Student For A Day

okanagan.bc.ca/studentforaday

Student for a Day

Encourage students to sit in on a class and find out if a program they are interested in is the right fit for them. Learn more about this opportunity by contacting one of our recruiters: chooseOC@okanagan.bc.ca.


For this and other Okanagan College updates, click here.

Salty Dog Scavenger Hunt and Bike Art Contest

Students from the SAS leadership class are organizing the first annual Salty Scavenger Hunt, and bike art contest May 10^th,   downtown Salmon Arm.  They are hoping that we can get as many high schools as possible to participate

This event is being held in conjunction with the annual Salty Dog weekend of events, including the bike race May 11 in Salmon Arm. The Sat May 10 events will include: Interior’s Biggest Bike Swap (private sales), Little Kids’ Run Bike Parade, Downtown High School Student scavenger hunt, Kids art and fun area, Ride-able bike art display and parade, Farm animal petting zoo, Downtown wine tasting hosted by various Shuswap wineries in downtown restaurants, and free live concert by Five Alarm Funk at 5pm.

 Scavenger Hunt details:

The event will encompass the Salmon Arm downtown, from 2:15 to 5:00. Participating students will be in teams of four. Goal to find and locate interesting Salmon Arm peculiars, using any and all problem solving techniques available.  This event will be a mix of geocaching and the TV show “The Amazing Race”. Participants will have a 2 hour time limit to find 20 items, in our downtown. The scavenger hunt will be by foot around the downtown area of Salmon Arm. The top 3 winning teams will be awarded with scholarship fund money, as well as smaller prizes for the runners-up. We are hoping to have 4 teams from each interior school in to be involved in our first year.

Bike Art contest:                                                                                                                        

 This will involve the art class, shop and textiles students as well as anyone else who would like to express their creativity. Students would team up to create a stylish yet functional bike – ride able bike art. Each team will select a member to ride this bike during the bike parade. The school with the best bike art will be awarded with a grand prize (TBA), as well as smaller prizes for the runners-up. Prizing will be given out both the winning student’s school, and the team of designers.

We are hoping that the leadership class in each school will help spread the word, get other students interested and help organize teams to participate in each event. If you would like to contact our leadership teacher, Mr. Gomme, his email is ggomme@sd83.bc.ca .

Fast and Female Golden Champ Camp

Golden Sport For Life in association with “Fast and Female” presents:

Fast and Female Golden Champ Camp

Where : Golden and District Arena, 1410 9th Street South, Golden (BC)

When : May 3rd, 10 AM to 4 PM

Who : Calling all girls ages 9-19! All levels of skill and ability welcome, young athletes from all sports are welcome ! 

Host : Zoya Lynch, Former Canadian women's national ski jumping team member

What to bring ? Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothes, a spring jacket and bring a water bottle. We recommend lots of pink !!

Cost : $25 before April 30th or $35 after April 30th and at the door (cash and cheque only if purchased at the door - NO credit or debit please).   

Registration: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fast-and-female-golden-champ-camp-tickets-11320272239

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/838099346205423/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

                

Participation includes the new Fast and Female 2014 limited edition buff (value of 23$), healthy lunch and snack, physical activities, an inspirational segment, a motivational talk with the ambassadors and a guided yoga and zumba class. 

Schedule of the event : 

9:30 : Open Registration and Check-in

10 :00 : Ice Breaker activity 

10 :30 : Sport activity (Soccer, Hockey, Boot Camp)

12:00 : Lunch and inspirational speech

13:45 : Zumba 

14:30 : Yoga 

15:00 : Snack, Dream Big session and finale session, ambassadors available to chat with the athletes 

16 :00 : Conclusion, Autographs, participants departure 

What is Fast and Female ? Fast and Female is a not-for-profit society started in 2005 by Chandra Crawford, the 2006 Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing. The organization’s mission is to support, motivate, inspire, and empower girls to stick to sports and the healthy lifestyle. Fast and Female fulfills its mission of "Empowerment Through Sport" by hosting fun-filled, non-competitive initiatives all across North-America aimed at exposing young female athletes to inspiring female Olympians and elite level athletes. The young girls who attend Fast and Female events today will lead it in the future, may it be as athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents, and community leaders

HMC - Summer position with Highways

Quality Assurance Trainee

HMC Services, a provincial leader in Road and Bridge Maintenance, is offering a summer student position for our Golden/ Revelstoke operation.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person who thrives in a fast paced environment and seeks a chance to learn about the opportunities that exist in this industry.

Interested candidates should have an interest in learning more about road construction, equipment operation, quality control, or supervision and management responsibilities.

In this role, the successful candidate will work with our senior management team, inspect and identify work, evaluate maintenance processes, measure quality and examine compliance with contractual and company standards.  The successful candidate will also participate in site supervision/ inspections, project cost-control and costing analysis.  You will be exposed to and take a supporting role in internal and local audits.

This position requires the individual to work both outdoors (in all weather conditions) and indoors (office setting).  We are looking for someone who has a willingness and interest to learn, the strong analytical and organizational skills needed to complete reports an documentation, excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Proven computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes, complete with education  experience, references and a current drivers abstract.

Please email resumes to:

HR Manager
HMC Services Inc.
103-1121 McFarlane Way
Merrit, BC  V1K 1B9

Email:  careers@hmcservices.ca

Job Opportunity

Summer Student--Visitor Centre Counsellor, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce--Check it out at Work BC--Job posting 137674

FREE Canada Parks Pass

Open to all Grade 8's.  Visit www.myparkspass.ca, then fill in the online form.  Enjoy Parks Canada places for free!

Interested?  See Ms Kuster.

Day of Art and Science at TRU

And much, much more!  This event is targeted at students in Grade 11, but students in Grade 10 can come with special permission from Ms Milmine.  Click here for a description of all the sessions.
When?  May 1st, very early in the morning.  See Ms Milmine to register.

Meet the Athletes!

The following athletes and cinematographers will be available from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Rockford on Thursday April 3, 2014.  There will be time for the youth of our community to come and talk with the athletes and photographers that are here as well as get autographs.

 Meet:

• Dustin Handley
• Dylan Hood
• Nick McNutt
• Dane Tudor
• Tim Durtschi
• Christopher Bezemat
• Dutch Simpson Camera 
• Athan Mcnnick Camera
• Adam Clark
• Dana Flahr
• Todd Ligare
• Sage Cattabriga-Alosa
• Brett Hills
• Dash Longe
• Steve Jones 
• Emma Mains
• Jeff Curtes
• Gabe Langlois
• Zach Dalton
• Greg Martin
• Nicolas Mueller
• Jake Blauvelt
• Nathan Avila
• Teje Haakonsen
• Mike McEntire
• Mark McMorris