Who are you sending to youth camp?

Ontario co-ops and credit unions should start planning NOW for recruiting their young people to join the Co-operative Young Leaders camp. CYL takes place over seven weeks this summer, so there is lots of room for YOUR co-op to take part. For tips on marketing CYL, or to learn more about this innovative youth leadership, communication and facilitation summer camp experience visit www.ontario.coop/CYL

The CYL newsletter and application form is available for download from the CYL site, and printed copies should be distributed by mid-February.

Co-op Census Update. We're into the last phase of the census!

On Co-op's team of co-op researchers will continue to gather census information until the end of February to ensure all co-ops and credit unions have the opportunity to complete the questionnaire. Every single co-op and credit union that takes part adds to the body of knowledge being collected for the first time ever! All co-ops and credit unions will be receiving final follow up calls in the next month.

If your co-operative or credit union has not yet received any correspondence, please contact Karen Kew at kkew@ontario.coop.

To learn more about the census, visit www.ontario.coop/Census. We can't do it without you.

Gala 2007 workshop and speakers input.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PRESENTED AT THIS YEAR'S GALA?

The Co-op Gala is being expanded into an all-day event this year. The Gala, held once more at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, will take place October 17. As always, the day ends with the Co-op Spirit Recognition Awards banquet and ceremony.

The full-day program will include plenaries, workshops and interactive sessions. Co-ops, credit unions, public policy makers,and co-op sector champions and supporters from Ontario, Canada and internationally are welcome to attend.

Send your ideas for topics and/or speakers to Lee Davis ldavis@ontario.coop by April 15, 2007.

Seeking goods and services for the CIRIEC Research Conference

CSEHub is currently requesting proposals for goods and services that can be provided by Social Economy organizations for the First World CIRIEC Research Conference on the Social Economy, which will take place October 22-24th, 2007 in Victoria, BC, Canada. Examples include give-away items for conference participants, transportation services, and cultural events.

For more information and to view the full proposal guidelines, please see http://www.socialeconomynetwork.ca/hub/index.php?page_id=238