Stewards' Mailing - January 27, 2010

REMEMBER, YOUR FEDERATION IS JUST A CALL AWAY!

You may find the following provincial office contacts helpful:

• TO CHANGE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AT YOUR WORK SITE OR MAILING ADDRESS, PLEASE CONTACT: JAMES POINTS EXT. 2504
• TO INQUIRE ABOUT MAILING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT: OLESIA ROMANKO EXT. 2212.

Annual Meeting 2010
Plans for the 2010 Annual Meeting are well under way. 

The deadline for submission for the following is MARCH 1, 2010:

• Information and forms to declare candidacy for the position of First Vice-President or Vice-President (Female) for the remaining term on the 2009-2011 Executive; and
• Information and forms to volunteer at the 2010 Annual Meeting as an assistant or poll clerk.

In December, local presidents received additional information related to the Annual Meeting as follows:

• Information and forms to apply for the parliamentarian team; and
• Information and forms to submit resolutions for inclusion in the 2010 Annual Meeting Booklet and subsequent debate at the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Visit the ETFO Annual Meeting page.

ETFO Standing Committees – Connecting Minds, Inspiring Union Spirit! 

Become involved in your union by applying for a position on an ETFO Standing Committee.  Involvement with your union will provide you that opportunity to share your expertise and become that empowering voice on Federation issues related to provincial policies, positions, programs, and initiatives.  Deadline for applications for appointments to standing committees for the 2010-2012 term is MARCH 1, 2010.  For further information visit the ETFO Standing Committees page.

Teachers Volunteering Abroad Conference

This one day ETFO conference is open to ETFO members who are interested in volunteering internationally and want information about where to volunteer and what to expect when they work abroad.  The conference will be held in Toronto on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 8:30 to 4:30 pm.  ETFO will cover travel costs for all participants and accommodation costs for members outside the GTA.  One spot per local will be held until MARCH 12, 2010.  Selection will be based on the registration questionnaire.

Teachers Volunteering Abroad Registration

ETFO Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) – Spring/Summer 2010

Part I is offered in Toronto starting March 2010 and in Upper Grand starting Summer 2010. Part II is offered in Burlington, Newmarket and Orangeville starting March 2010 and in Toronto starting July 2010.  For details and application forms go to etfo-aq.ca. For more information, please contact Joanne Languay, extension 2271, jlanguay@etfo.org, at the provincial office.

Visit the PQP page.

Call for Summer Academy Course Leaders
Plans for the Summer Academy 2010 are underway.

Please share this information with members who would be interested in leading three day professional development courses throughout July and August.  Members who apply should have extensive experience in the delivery of professional development programs for teachers.  Deadline for applications is FEBRUARY 26, 2010, 5:00 p.m.  For more information, contact Ruth Dawson, extension 2278, rdawson@etfo.org, or Joanne Myers, extension 2279, jmyers@etfo.org, or Jane Bennett, extension 2277, jbennett@etfo.org, at the provincial office.

Visit the Call for Presenters/Writers/Leaders page.