2006 Annual Meeting and Education Day
The College's Annual Meeting and Education Day will take place on June 23, 2006 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New this year, the format will allow delegates to choose from a variety of concurrent afternoon sessions following the Annual Meeting and Keynote Address with Joe Rich, M.S.W., RSW.
Topics for the afternoon sessions include:
- PHIPA: An Overview;
- PHIPA: Obligations of Health Information Custodians and their Agents;
- Cultural Considerations for Mental Health Assessments and Service Delivery;
- Ryerson University's Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Social Workers;
- Ontario's Social Assistance Programs: Navigating Systems;
- Creating an Inclusive Organization: New Perspectives and World Views;
- AMIS Database: Improving Service Delivery; and
- Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs): An Overview.
Once again, the Annual Meeting and Keynote portion of the day will be available via webcast for those unable to attend in person. There is no charge for attending the all-day event and it's a great opportunity for members to learn and network with other professionals. For more information on the event as well as detailed descriptions of each educational session, visit http://www.ocswssw.org/sections/Events/AMED2006.html. If you have questions about the event or your individual registration, please e-mail AMED@ocswssw.org or call (905) 436-0375.
District 4 Election Reminder
On May 25, 2006, the College will hold an election in Electoral District 4 which is composed of the geographic area within the territorial boundaries of the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Niagara and Waterloo, the Counties of Brant, Dufferin, Wellington, Haldimand and Norfolk and the City of Hamilton.
Two social workers will be elected to sit on the College Council for a period of three years. Voting packages have been mailed to all members in District 4 and include detailed biographies of the candidates as well as voting information. All ballots must be received at the College no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. Two social service workers from District 4 have been acclaimed to sit on the Council for a further three-year term. They are Roman Delicart, RSSW and Sue-Ellen Merritt, RSSW.
Last year's election in District 3 returned 760 ballots out of the 4,500 that were distributed to eligible voters. This is a 17% return and we hope to see increased numbers for the 2006 election. To find out if you're eligible to vote in the District 4 election, please visit http://www.ocswssw.org/sections/council_info/electionprocess.html.
Ontario Welcomes New Community and Social Services Minister
On Wednesday April 5, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced the appointment of the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur as the new Minister of Community and Social Services. The College is accountable to the Ministry of Community and Social Services and we look forward to a productive working relationship with the new Minister and her staff. For more information, please visit www.mcss.gov.on.ca.
2005 Annual Report on its way!
The College's 2005 Annual Report is currently being developed and will be sent to all members and stakeholders. Keep an eye out for it in the mail in the coming weeks. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions regarding our publications and communications. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Yvonne Doyle, Communications Coordinator at ydoyle@ocswssw.org.
Council Highlights
Are you interested in knowing more about the College Council and its activities? If so, you may be interested in reading the Council Highlights which are posted on the College's website at http://www.ocswssw.org/sections/council_info/councildates.asp following each meeting of Council. This is a great way for members of the College and the public to keep up-to-date on College initiatives and policy developments.
For those wishing to attend Council meetings in person, please contact Pat Lieberman, Manager of Council and Employee Relations, at plieberman@ocswssw.org. The dates and times of Council meetings are posted on the College website.
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