Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Merry Christmas and all the best for the Holidays!

Here we are, the last BLOG for the 2015 school year!  Your Local has been very busy with Bargaining, Professional Development and always, representing it's members with professional and sound strength.  Stay tuned for our upcoming Newsletter, "The Supply Line" which will include new and unadvertised planned PD events for 2016.  The Supply Line will be sent to all members via Canada Post, so please advise our office if there has been a change to your residential address.
It is also a condition of employment that the Board have your correct address, so we also ask that you go to the Employee Portal under 'Your Personal Information' to ensure it is correct.  If you have a unit/apt/suite  # in your address, please ensure it is on the same line as your street address;
eg. Suite # 8 - 521 Nottinghill Road.

ETFO's Awards Program:
ETFO members often engage in activities and programs outside of their work responsibilities that deserve recognition.  This program honours these members and others for activities, academic achievements and outstanding contributions to education and the Federation. Locals and members may nominate a colleague or themselves for an award.  Categories include:

  • Environmental Education Award
  • Curriculum Development Award
  • Humanitarian Award for an ETFO member
  • Children's Literature Award
  • Anti-Bias Award
  • Honorary Life Membership
  • Health and Safety Actvist Award
  • Arts and Culture Award
  • Writer's Award
  • Humanitarian Award for a non-ETFO member
  • Member Service and Engagement Award
  • New Member Award
  • Rainbow Visions Award
ETFO Women's Program Awards:

  • Women Working in Social Activism on Behalf of Women and Children Award
  • Writer's Award
  • Curriculum Development Award
  • Women Who Develop Special Projects in Science and Technology Award
  • Outstanding Role Model for Women Award
For more information, contact Evelyn McGrogan at 1-888-838-3836, extension 2214 or emcgrogan@etfo.org.  To apply please visit etfo.ca/aboutetfo/awardsandscholarships.  Deadline is February 1, 2016.

The Local office will be closed during the Christmas Break and re-opening when school resumes on January 4, 2016.  Emails and telephone calls will be checked weekly.   If you have an emergency, please contact Provincial ETFO at 1-888-838-3836/www.etfo.ca.

On behalf of your President, Terry Card and your Local Executive, we wish you a relaxing and joyful holiday.  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!