We are a non-profit organization working with our members towards building healthy communities through sport, culture and recreation
UPCOMING PARKLAND VALLEY WORKSHOPS
So You Want To Be A Chair: Chairing with Confidence
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Community Future Ventures, 204 Smith St. E., Yorkton SK
Supper: 5:30pm
Workshop starts promptly at 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Cost $20/person
Board Members are dedicated, hardworking volunteers. They are highly skilled in a variety of areas of governance. Regardless of their experience with boards, operations and financial management, Board Training will ensure that they continue to be effective in their governance roles.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Learn how to approach the role of Chair with skill and confidence
- Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with the Chair’s position
- Discuss the specific skills required to be a Chair
- Examine how to support their Chair and work together as a strong team
This workshop is hosted in partnership with Community Futures Ventures.
For more information or to register, please contact: Erin at (306)786-6585 or email: esobkow@parklandvalley.ca.
Grant Writing with SaskCulture’s Dominga Robinson
Thursday, October 25, 2018
UCT Meeting Room at the Yorkton Public Library, Yorkton SK
25 Spaces Available, Advanced Registration Only
9:00am- 4:00pm, Lunch included
This workshop emphasizes first-hand practical experience aimed to teach skills, tips and tricks to help individuals and organizations successfully apply for grants. Learn how funders and decision-makers determine who gets the funding. With grants becoming more competitive and difficult to attain, we want you to gain knowledge on the best ways to get funding. Workshop topics include: How do you develop a strong project? Key elements of proposal and budget development, How are grants reviewed and awarded? Top 10 reasons proposals are rejected, Do’s and Don’ts, How to find the right funding program? & Sask Culture funding opportunities and online grant platforms.
Registration Deadline: October 18, 2018.
For more information or to register, please contact: Erin at (306)786-6585 or esobkow@parklandvalley.ca.
Active Aging Workshop
October 11, 2018
Yorkton Regional Health Centre
Mental Health Auditorium (Clinic Building)
270 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK
Become an Active Aging Volunteer Peer Leader! Active Aging is a program for older adults to maintain their quality of life, independence and expand active living opportunities.
9:30 am – 2:30 pm (New Peer Leaders)
New Peer Leaders will learn how to facilitate the Active Aging Program at their community host site.
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Peer Leader Refresher)
Brush up on your leadership skills, learn the new movements for 2018 and brainstorm ways to motivate and keep Active Aging participants engaged in your community.
Parking
Please park in the paid parking lot at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. The Mental Health Auditorium is located in the Clinic Building.
Mileage
Will be paid one way for one vehicle per Community within the former Sunrise Health Region/Parkland Valley Sport, Culture & Recreation District boundaries.
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2018
(You must be registered in advance to attend)
No Registration Fee – Lunch provided
To register, please contact: Chelsey Johnson at 306-786-6586 or email: cjohnson@parklandvalley.ca
