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Admin
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Post Number: 690
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 07:11 am: | 
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Dragons of Durham
Welcome to Dragons!
Leaders everywhere would like to have a place to take their young volunteers this summer where they can earn proficiencies make new friendships and pick up some new skills. Dragons of Durham, offers a camp that is like no other!
- Three SJA camps being run at the same time in the same location!
- Juniors Camp (more information will be released soon!)
- Wilderness Proficiency
- NCO Course (Leadership & Public Speaking Proficiency) Our 8th Annual course!
- Low cost of only $40.00 for the whole weekend!
- Pre-course workbooks allow us to focus on skills and not lectures for proficiencies.
- Lots of opportunities for leaders to offer their unique skills.
Space is limited and the deadline is soon (June 04, 2008), so please register early! The camp is July 4-6, 2008.
Registration Package will be online and attached to this posting soon! |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 683
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 03:05 pm: |
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International Cadet Event 2009: Gather ‘09
A warm hello to the international community of St John Ambulance Youth.
St John Ambulance, Priory of England and The Islands are pleased to announce the international Cadet event, Gather ‘09.
Bringing together the international family of St John Ambulance Youth, Gather ’09 aims to share the cultures, experiences, ideas and beliefs that affect young people in the world today.
Gather ’09 will focus on current issues facing young people, with an emphasis on environmental issues and the work that can be undertaken to tackle the problems that are faced. Other topics will range from politics to youth participation, in an all-inclusive, fun and exciting setting.
Gather ‘09 will be marked by open and closing ceremonies, with activities that include a London Monopoly challenge, the international youth first aid competition and a formal masquerade ball. There will also be opportunities for sight seeing, cultural exchange and a whole lot more.
The residential event takes place from Sunday 16 August to Saturday 22 August 2009 at the University of Surrey, Guildford (30 minutes from London). Each place costs £350 per delegate (adults and young people), which includes accommodation, activities and most meals.
There are limited places available. Each contingent will be given an allocation that must include the appropriate number of leaders (male and female) who are over the age of 18. Young people’s places are limited to those between the ages of 14 and 17 years (inclusive). Each contingent will also require a designated contingent leader who will act as the main point of contact.
We request that Priories and St John Associations submit a statement of interest to Nick O’Donohue at our National Headquarters which states the number of places they require, no later than 30th April 2008. When these have been received, application packs will be sent to interested parties, stating place numbers and asking for deposits. Extra places will be made available when we have compiled the information from all contingents.
All enquiries should be directed to Nick O’Donohue, Adventurous Activities Advisor, National Headquarters at nick.odonohue@nhq.sja.org.uk
Kind regards,
Sarah Holmes
Chief Commissioner Youth
Information Letter - Gather'09 - PDF |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 679
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 02:04 pm: |
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For information sharing with all volunteers, instructors, employees
We are currently planning the Spring 2008 Edition of the SJA Ontario FOCUS Newsletter. Could I ask those that are interested in submitting articles and/or photos to get their submissions in to me no later than Monday, March 3, 2008. Note that if you are submitting photos for publication, please ensure that corresponding photo releases are signed and returned along with all photo submissions. I have attached a blank photo release form for your use.
While every effort is made to include all submissions received, we sometimes cannot include all of the stories. In cases where we receive multiple submissions from one location, we try to limit stories so we can give Focus a more province-wide feel. This is often a difficult decision because there are a number of branches who regularly submit several excellent articles for each issue.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing your submissions.
Regards,
Brian
Brian Cole
Director, Standards and Support
St. John Ambulance - Council for Ontario
15 Toronto Street, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E3
Tel: +1 (800) 268-7581 ext. 243
Fax: +1 (416) 923-4856
Email: bcole@on.sja.ca
Photo Release Form - PDF |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 676
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 01:53 pm: |
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St. John Ambulance 2008 - 125th Anniversary
Promotional Items
St. John Ambulance 2008 - 125th Anniversary Promotional Items (see attached pdf) may now be ordered through your local branch office for a limited time. Detailed ordering information was distributed to Branch Managers Feb. 8, 2008. All local orders should be coordinated through the respective local Branch office and submitted directly to the national supplier of these items, Promomedia. The deadline for branches to submit orders to Promomedia is February 18, 2008. Detailed information is also available on the SJA National Intranet Site.
With respect to Anniv. Promotional Items for Community Services Uniforms - in Ontario we have approved the wearing of the 125th SJA Anniversary commemorative lapel pin for the anniversary year (2008). The cloth badge is not approved for use on uniforms in Ontario, however it may be ordered for non-uniform purposes if desired. For uniform purposes, the lapel pin is worn on the right side (breast) of the uniform jacket centered above the name tag (above the right breast pocket).
Brian Cole
Director, Standards and Support
Promotional Item Photos and Info - PDF
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Admin
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 667
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 06:05 pm: |
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2nd Annual SJA Manitoba Youth First Aid Competition
Manitoba will be holding their Second Annual SJA Youth First Aid Competition. As you have youth in your Divisions/Councils we would like to invite you to participate, so are providing dates now, to make sure they are booked off!
More information will follow shortly.
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
Dates: April 25 (evening) and all day April 26, 2008
It would be appreciated if you could pass this information on to your Youth Divisions that would be close enough to attend! Ie, anywhere in Saskatchewan, or Kenora, Thunder Bay.
Thank you VERY much!
Melodye Whitesell
Director, Community Services & Media Relations
St. John Ambulance Manitoba
204-784-7021
mwhitesell@mb.sja.ca |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 666
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 06:00 pm: |
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South Grey Bruce Branch - Seeking a replacement Mobile Unit
South Grey Bruce Branch unfortunately lost one of its Mobile First Aid Units in a fire over the holidays and they are hoping to replace it (purchase a unit) before their busy spring duties season.
If you feel you can assist them, please contact:
Kathy Murphy Ermel
Branch Manager
St. John Ambulance
South Grey-Bruce Administrative Centre
295 – 5th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 3X3
Phone: (519) 364-7004 Fax: (519) 364-7061 Toll Free (in 519 area) 1-800-337-4228
Email: stjohnam@bmts.com |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 665
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 05:53 pm: |
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St. John Ambulance - Bursary Applications 2008
With respect to SJA's National Bursary Programs, official application forms and criteria for the Nursing Bursary Program (First time applicant and Continuing Aid) as well as the James Albery Youth Bursary for 2008 are now available on the SJA INTRANET Site. All of these forms are also readily available from StJohnOnline.ca as well. Link to Bursasry information and applications on StJohnOnline.ca
The criteria for application are detailed on the application forms. Please read this information carefully before completing the forms. The completed applications must be forwarded to Council by March 15, 2008 to:
Bursary Award Program
St. John Council for Ontario
c/o Davida Sarson
15 Toronto Street, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2E3
Please ensure that each application form is complete. Submissions MUST INCLUDE the required (2) Letters of Reference (first time applicants only), and an up to date transcript of relevant studies of both the winter and fall semesters (all submissions). While it is understood that some transcripts may not be available for inclusion at the time of submission, it is expected that the transcripts will be provided as soon as they become available. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE SUBMISSION BEING REJECTED AND LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
With respect to the Nursing Bursary please note: the current nursing bursaries apply only to candidates who are enrolled in a study program leading to certification as a Registered Nurse. Study programs leading to a Registered Practical Nurses certification are, unfortunately, not eligible for this bursary.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Brian Cole
Director, Community Services
St. John Ambulance - Council for Ontario
15 Toronto Street, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E3
Tel: +1 (800) 268-7581 ext. 243
Fax: +1 (416) 923-4856
Email: bcole@on.sja.ca |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 664
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 - 02:16 pm: |
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2007 International Cadet First Aid Competition
International Results
The results from the 2007 International Cadet Patient Care Competition have arrived. Participants are judged individually through a written test and collectively through a patient care scenario.
Results
| TEAM | OVERALL RESULT | | Canada - British Columbia | 1 | | Kenya - K - Nairobi | 2 | | Hong Kong - Shatin Methodist | 3 | | Ireland - Marino B | 3 | | England (Essex) - Braintree | 4 | | New Zealand - Papakura | 5 | | England (Merseyside) - Bebington A | 6 |
Congratulations are in order as a Canadian team from British Columbia finished first!
Winning team is from 59c Vancouver - Team Seals
Well done!!!!
Les Johnson
Director-Client Services
St. John Ambulance
1900 City Park Dr.
Ottawa, Ont. K1J 1A3 |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 661
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 06:23 pm: |
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Durham Region Youth Camp
at the
Ganaraska Forest Centre
February 8-10, 2008
Durham Region is holding a winter camp at the Ganaraska Forest Centre the weekend of Feb 8-10, 2008. They have opened it up to all divisions within Ontario. This is a great opportunity for Youth Divisions to experience camping who may not have the ability to do so on their own. The weekend is full of indoor and outdoor activities and offers indoor sleeping accommodations for those that are not keen in sleeping out in a tent in the winter. For those brave souls who like to winter camp in a tent, there is more than enough room to pitch a tent for the experience. Cost for the weekend is $40 per person. All the information is included in the attached files and completed form with payment are due to St. John Durham Region Office by January 25th.
Here is the web site for the Ganaraski Forest Area and Centre for you to view http://www.grca.on.ca/ganfor.htm
We look forward to an exciting weekend in the snow.
Doug Keith
Provincial Youth Program Advisor
Durham Winter Camp Application Package - PDF
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