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Call for Nominations for Election to Council in District 3

Members in Electoral District #3 have been sent an eBulletin announcing a Call for Nominations for election to Council. If you are a member in District #3, and you have not received a Call for Nominations by eBulletin, please check your spam folder. To ensure you receive electronic information from the College, please add the College to your email contact list. For more information, please contact Pat Lieberman at plieberman@ocswssw.org.

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2017 Membership Renewal Late-Fee Deadline Approaching

The College would like to remind all members who have not yet renewed their membership for 2017 to do so online on or before January 31, 2017 to avoid the late fee penalty. If you do not intend to renew your membership for 2017 or wish to change your membership status, you must contact the College for further instructions. How to Renew Your Membership OnlineOnline renewals are secure and easy, and take less than five…

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New College Podcasts: The Council Member Experience

Are you interested in becoming a member of the College Council? The College has developed new podcasts of Council Members talking about their experience. To listen to the podcasts, click here. The College Council is comprised of seven social workers and seven social service workers who are elected by members of the College. Another seven Public members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. An election is held in a different district in May of each…

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Council Meeting Highlights for December 9, 2016

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. December 9, 2016 Council welcomed new Council members, Amanda Bettencourt, RSSW, and Sue-Ellen Merritt, RSSW.Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar, and Laura Sheehan, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council. The report provided updates on registration and membership statistics;  upcoming change to the format of the Perspective newsletter; the…

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2016 Educational Forums

The 2016 Educational Forums were held in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, October 4th, Dryden on Wednesday, October 5th and Windsor on Thursday, October 27th. Thunder Bay When:Tuesday, October 4, 2016Time:11:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Where:Valhalla Inn1 Valhalla Inn Rd.Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1 Dryden When:Wednesday, October 5, 2016Time:11:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Where:Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Centre349 Government St.Dryden, ON P8N 3L3 Agenda 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Buffet lunch/networking12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.OCSWSSW Update1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Keynote address and Q&A…

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OCSWSSW Council Elects New President and Executive Committee

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is pleased to announce the election of Beatrice Traub-Werner, MSW, RSW, as the President of Council. Beatrice was elected to Council in 2008 and previously served two terms as President in 2013/14 and 2014/15. The College would also like to welcome the recently elected Executive Committee members of Council for 2016/17: Greg Clarke, RSSW – Vice-PresidentDavid Hodgson, Public Member – Vice-PresidentShelley Hale, RSSW –…

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Medical Assistance in Dying: Guidance for Members of the OCSWSSW

In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada found that the prohibition against physician-assisted dying in the Criminal Code of Canada was unconstitutional. In response to the Supreme Court's decision, Parliament passed legislation on medical assistance in dying (“MAID”) on June 17, 2016. This means that doctors and nurse practitioners in Canada can now provide medical assistance in dying, where this is done in accordance with the federal legislation as well as any applicable provincial…

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Important Updates for Members: Completing your CCP and the Social Workers and Social Service Workers Professional Development Fund

With the arrival of fall, renewing your College membership will soon be top of mind. This eBulletin contains important information about the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) and the Social Workers and Social Service Workers Professional Development Fund (SWSSWPDF). Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Membership renewal for 2017 is coming soon! When you renew your College membership, you’ll be required to make a declaration indicating that you have participated in the 2016 CCP. If you haven’t done…

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Council Meeting Highlights for September 8, September 9, 2016

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. September 8, 2016 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Beatrice Traub-Werner, RSW – PresidentGreg Clarke, RSSW – Vice-PresidentDavid Hodgson, Public Member – Vice-PresidentShelley Hale, RSSW – Executive MemberThomas Horn, RSW – Executive MemberDéirdre Smith, Public Member – Executive MemberCouncil reviewed…

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Important Notice

The College server will be down from Saturday, September 17th at 8 p.m. until Sunday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. You will be unable to access the College website, and send the College an email, fax or voicemail during that time. More importantly, you will not be able to renew your membership, access the Online Register or login to My Profile. Please keep this information in mind and revisit the College after 10:00 a.m. on…

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Archived AMED 2016 Webcasts Available on College Website

We invite you to continue to participate in the 2016 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED), which was held in-person in Toronto and, for the first time, webcast live all day. All of our AMED 2016 sessions are available online in either archived audio webcast or PowerPoint presentation, or both. Videos are available of the Annual Meeting and keynote address. To access any of these sessions, visit our website at: http://www.ocswssw.org/members/amed/resilience2016/. Most accessible AMED ever…

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