"MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY IN VOLUNTEERS"

A practical workshop for non-profit organizitons

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Halton Multicultural Council

1092 Speers Road, Oakville

9:00 - 9:30 Registration & Cultural food sampling

9:30 - 12:00 Moderated panel discussion and Q. & A. period

Free to all Halton AVA members. $5.00 for non-members

Limited space so register today to avoid disappointment to:

haltonava@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for further details of our planned slate of upcoming Events :-

June 15th, 2011 - Volunteer Recognition All Year Round

October 26th, 2011 - Workshop on Diversity and Culture

November 29th, 2011 - Holiday Social/Lunch and Learn (Sharing our Best)

Fundraiser for Danielle's Place

Art Auction and Art Showcase coming up on April 6^th at Burlington Art Centre from 7-9:30 p.m.

All proceeds go to Danielle’s Place to cover the cost of our free and confidential services/ support groups. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the door.

We will have art from local artisans and are showcasing the art that is done by clients from this centre. Also, we will have two guest speakers that day. These will be: Elva Palo, current art therapist at Danielle’s Place who will be talking about the benefits of art therapy for various modes of healing as well as Heather Horton, a local artist.

This should be a great evening!

Rays of Peace - You are Invited

Rays of Peace

A Community Memorial to remember those who have died due to the effects of
Mental Illness and Addictions

Date: Friday April 15th, 2011

Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
(Memorial service, speaker, reflection and refreshments)

Location: Bronte Harbour Yacht Club, 2514 Lakeshore Rd. W Oakville

Cost: $10 suggested cover cost (please bring to the event)

Registration required due to limited space:
Email: raysofpeacememorial@gmail.com

If you would like to share the memory of the person you have lost, please email a
picture (jpg.) and 6 key words to describe the person no later than, April 8th. This will
be made into a slide show that will play through-out the event.

Email: Raysofpeacememorial@gmail.com
Any proceeds from this event will be donated to the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario

Friday, February 25, 2011

HaltonAVA AGM and Presentation

Save the morning of February 25 for a wonderful presentation by Rosita Hall on Leadership and the Human Connection. This presentation will specifically address the work, and many connections we have in our role as a Manager or Coordinator of Volunteers.

Morning schedule:

8:45 to 9:15 am - registration, networking and breakfast

9:15 to 10:00 am - Annual General Meeting

10:00 to noon - Presentation by Rosita Hall

Location: The Trafalgar Room, Town of Oakville Municipal offices, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville

More details about November 24th ....

You are invited to socialize with the Coordinators and Managers of
Volunteers of Halton. That's right - just socializing with your peers,
no agenda or action items!!

Join us for a drop-in style of casual chatting and sharing on
Wednesday, November 24, anytime between 3 and 5 pm. at Kelsey's
(Trafalgar at Dundas - turn at Hays)

So come and be with the people who truly understand you!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Mark your calendars and see you then.

Our Holiday Fun Event

JOIN US AT KELSEY'S ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 FOR OUR ANNUAL FESTIVE SOCIAL

where: KELSEY'S (NORTH OAKVILLE, TRAFALGAR AND HWY 5)

NIBBLIES AND NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS PROVIDED BY HALTONAVA

COME AND MINGLE WITH A GREAT GROUP!