SEN Info Bulletin

SEN Environmental Film Festival: See the Change, Be the Change

Our Annual Environmental Film Festival in Saskatoon is scheduled for March 5th - 7th. It will be taking place at two locations: at the Neatby-Timlin Theatre (241 Arts) on March 5th for a feature film and presentation of SEN's Environmental Activist Awards, and at the beautifully restored Roxy Theatre on March 6th and 7th.

The preliminary schedule is posted on our website at /filmfest/films2010.html.

We will also be coordinating with the communities of Regina and Craik to present Environmental Film Festivals around Earth Day in late April. Details will be posted soon!

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Bamboo Textiles No More 'Natural' Than Rayon

Clothing and textiles derived from bamboo must be labelled as rayon or viscose to counter a widely held but mistaken perception that the fabric is environmentally friendly, the Competition Bureau has ruled.

The bureau announced last week that labels and advertising have been corrected on 450,000 textile items, as well as on 250 websites that sell clothing and textile products.

The changes came after an investigation in the U.S. and Canada found that rayon derived from bamboo was no more natural or environmentally friendly than rayon derived from oak and beech trees.

Full article: http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/02/01/consumer-bamboo-rayon.html.

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Water as a Right, Conservation as a Responsibility

For the entire month of June 2009, Winnipeg's Kevin Freedman challenged himself to live on 25 litres of water per day or less while maintaining cleanliness and staying healthy. With cloth baths instead of showers, washing laundry by hand and reusing the water in the toilet and a toiling through a few other minor inconveniences, he was able to go the entire month using only 575 litres of water for all personal use.

The experiment is on again in March, 2010 to coincide with World Water Day on March 22nd. This time he will be taking pledges from people to conserve water as opposed to donating money. As he will live on 25 litres each day for that month, then each pledge will be to limit water use by 25 litres per day for that month. In Winnipeg if 1/4 of the population commits to this we can save 4 million litres per day! That is more than 100 million litres over the month!

Join with Kevin as he takes the project across Canada and around the world to promote water conservation. He is looking for people to challenge themselves and take pledges. contact Kevin at Water_Challenge@yahoo.com or join his facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=85421544276&ref=ts.

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Regulatory Review Consultations

The Ministry of Environment has been engaged in a review of the environmental regulatory framework in Saskatchewan over the past 15 months with a view to moving to a results-based framework. They are now ready to begin development of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code and would like to invite stakeholders to participate in this initiative. The deadline for written submissions is February 12th, 2010. Please send your submissions to Kevin McCullum, 3211 Albert St., Regina, SK S4S 5W6 or send an email to kevin.mccullum@gov.sk.ca.

The presentations from the Saskatchewan Environmental Code Information Sessions held in Regina (January 19, 2010) and Saskatoon (January 21, 2010) are now posted on-line at: http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=d78a4799-5842-4c3c-83ad-db71d9610170.

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Green Drinks Regina

Green Drinks is an informal, come-and-go gathering of environmental professionals, students, and citizens interested in sustainability. Our host group for February is Nature Saskatchewan. Nature Saskatchewan has been dedicated to the conservation of Saskatchewan’s natural environment since 1949. It promotes appreciation and understanding of the natural world through conservation, education and research. One of the new conservation initiatives that Nature Saskatchewan is currently undertaking is setting up an Important Bird Areas Caretakers network across the province. The organization believes that nature is not a place to visit, but home, and strives to leave a legacy of our natural heritage for future generations.

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Going Wild in Town – Native Plants in Urban Areas

The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan will be holding its 15th annual general meeting and conference this weekend. We have a variety of interesting speakers from across the Prairie Provinces covering topics from landscaping with native plants to green roofs and urban restoration. If you have any questions, please contact Chet Neufeld at info@npss.sk.ca or (306) 668-3940.

Full details at http://www.npss.sk.ca.

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Arts and Activism Workshop

6 – 6:30 pizza and refreshments; 6:30 – 7:30 Movie Screening Slingshot Hiphop (http://www.slingshothiphop.com/); 7:30 – 8:30 Arts and Activism Workshop featuring Project Hope. Cost: Free for SCIC and SCIC Youth members, $5 for non-members. For more information and to register contact SCIC at 757-4669.

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Dessert/Bridge Fundraising Event for Save the Children

Register by Tuesday, March 2 by calling 545-4011 or 545-6693. Cost is $5.00. Featuring dessert and refreshments as well as prizes at each table. Sponsored by Save the Children Canada. Donations will be accepted for their programs in Haiti.

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Save the Children Canada Fundraising for Haiti

Save the Children Canada volunteers are holding a sale of Regina volunteers' handcrafts. All funds raised are going to their field workers in Haiti who are delivering medical supplies, shelter items and clean water. For more information call 545-4011 or 545-6693.

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Global Citizen Awards Gala

5:30 - Cocktails; 6 pm - Supper featuring Ethiopian cuisine; 7 pm - Global Citizen Awards Ceremony for Rodney Sidloski, HELP International and Daughters of Africa International Inc., followed by a screening of the Voices of Youth video.

Tickets are $20/$10 student, limited income. Children under 10 free and childcare will be provided. RSVP to SCIC by February 8th to scic@earthbeat.sk.ca or 757-4669.

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EnerGuide and ecoENERGY Retrofit

Is winter causing your energy costs to soar! Meet a SaskEnergy representative who will explain the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses and federal ecoENERGY Retrofit programs being offered by the Government of Saskatchewan and Natural Resources Canada. Also, there will be tips on what you can do to make your home more energy efficient. Pre-register by calling 777-6080.

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Workshop: Sustainable Urban Development in Cities/Regions

The one day workshop (improvement of poverty in western cities or international slum areas) features Dr. Glenn Smith, Executive Director of Christian Direction, Montreal, Quebec. CHAKAM will provide certification for 100% attendance of this 5 hour course. Mail registration fee with name, address and other contact information to: CHAKAM, 1026 First Avenue West, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, S6V 4Y4. For more information call 306-922-0100 or 306-522-7600.

Cost: $ 20.00 per person (includes instruction, certification, light lunch, refreshments. Chakam’s Regina Campus at the Rocit International Training Centre, Highway # 6 South (just over the viaduct outside of the City of Regina on right hand side).

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Spirituality and Medical Practice

The Integrative Health Seminar continues with a special presentation entitled Spirituality and Medical Practice and will feature Dr. Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian MD, Professor and Emeritus Physician at McGill University, and recipient of numerous awards, including the Distinguished Life Fellowship Award of the American Psychiatric Association.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Psychology and the Culture and Human Development Graduate Program in the College of Arts and Science, in collaboration with the Centre for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine. Everybody welcome!

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Joanna Kerr: Setting the Table for the G8

Joanna Kerr is the Director of Policy and Outreach at Oxfam Canada and specializes in Women’s Rights and Gender Justice. Joanna Kerr will be discussing issues around food security, climate change and Oxfam’s “At the Table” initiative leading up to this year’s G8 Summit in Huntsville, Ontario.

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Room For Improvement Youth Development Valentine's Day Auction

For the event, RFIYD will be auctioning off date packages to members of the community as they get ready for Valentine’s Day! It will be a night of fun, with entertainment, cocktails and amazing date packages for those special people in your life. Bid on a private yoga class, salsa dancing, or your favourite Chef from some of our local restaurants for a night of culinary indulgence. Chefs trained in Morocco, Peru, England and Canada will be yours for one night, for an experience of a lifetime!! These are but a few of the wonderful date packages being auctioned off. All funds raised by this event will be going towards the completion of RFIYD’s exciting new endeavour entitled the Bridge, Learn, Grow: Rwanda Documentary Film Project.

$5.00 minimum donation. For any more information, please contact Alexis http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=269795830981&index=1 or http://www.philanthropyworld.ca or phone: (306) 241-3311.

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Art & Activism for Global Justice Workshop

6:30 pm - Doors Open; 7 pm - Project Hope Presentation (http://www.projecthope.ps/); 7:15 pm – Movie Screening Slingshot Hiphop (http://www.slingshothiphop.com/); 8:30 pm - Open Mic Poetry Jam

Presented by the International Studies Students' Association, Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation, the U. of S. International Students' Association, Project Hope, and Mobilization for Global Justice. For more information contact SCIC at 956-0622 or 757-4669.

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Global Citizen Awards Gala and Carnival of Solidarity

SCIC Global Citizen Awards for Project Hope, Isabel Muzichuk and Making the Links Radio will be presented. There will be a screening of the Voices of Youth video and entertainment by Giustina Garcia & Friends (Hip Hop), The Rebellion (Rock Punk) and Peacoats (Indy).

Presented by the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation, International Studies Students' Association, and the U of S International Students' Association. Tickets are $5, ages 19+. For more information contact SCIC at 956-0622 or 757-4669. Details at http://www.earthbeat.sk.ca/.

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Ice Cycle: the coldest bicycle parade on the planet!

Yes it’s cold. Yes it’s crazy. And yes it's going to be a lot of fun. Hop on your bike and help prove that Saskatonians are the toughest of the tough when it comes to chilly weather. On February 7th, 2010 - Ice Cycle will follow up iheartbikelanes and celebrate active transportation and promote the incredible resilience of people in Saskatoon.

12 -12:45 pm - Winter Riding Workshop; 1 - 2 pm Group Ride; 2 – 3 pm Music and FairTrade Hot Drinks. Please register at http://www.icecycle.ca/.

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Integrating Arts & Activism Workshop

Featuring members of Project Hope, SCIC, Mobilization for Global Justice, and local artists discussing approaches and skills for integrating arts and activism.

Art is a powerful vehicle for education, empowerment and change. Art provides positive ways for people to express themselves about issues that are important to them, builds connections despite cultural and linguistic differences and showcases the struggle for justice and peace.

Jeremy Wildeman and Rebecca Cox of Project Hope will speak about their work using creative arts and new media for empowering and educating disadvantaged children, youth, refugees and people living in marginalized communities in order to achieve understanding and peace.

Admission is free. Presented by the International Studies Students' Association, Saskatchewan Council of International Cooperation, and the UofS International Students' Association. For more information contact SCIC at 956-0622 or 757-4669.

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Artists for Station 20

Fifteen of Saskatoon's most prominent writers and performers will come together to share their wonderful talent, and their support for positive change in our city's core communities. The event will give more Saskatonians the opportunity to take action by investing in Station 20 West and bring about greater equity between neighbourhoods, for further information on Station 20 visit http://www.station20west.org. For more information about the event contact Brenda Baker: 653-3245 brenda@brendabaker.com or visit http://www.grosvenorparkunitedchurch.ca.

Tickets: $30 - available at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Darren's Music, Grosvenor Park United Church, and at the Station 20 West office (223 - 230 Ave. R S.).

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Solar Water Heating for the Home

Join guest speaker Brent Veitch for an introductory talk about domestic solar water heating. He will explain how it works, give comparisons to other forms of solar heating, and discuss typical system costs, grants, and incentives available to Saskatchewan residents.

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Solar Water Heating for the Home

Join guest speaker Brent Veitch for an introductory talk about domestic water heating. He will explain how it works, give comparisons to other forms of solar heating, and discuss typical system costs, grants and incentives available to Saskatchewan residents.

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Climate Change, Oil Sands and the Potential to Build a Renewable Energy Society in Saskatchewan

Peter Prebble, Director of Energy & Water Policy with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, will review the enormous consequences of climate change, the long lived nature of greenhouse gases, and the outcome of the international negotiations at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. In that global context, he will then examine plans to develop an oil sands industry in Saskatchewan and argue for a much more cautious approach than the Saskatchewan government has taken to date. Saskatchewan should learn from Alberta’s serious mistakes and be prepared to reject unsustainable oil sands proposals.

The second half of Peter’s presentation will outline concrete steps Saskatchewan can take to sharply reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and create green jobs based on a renewable energy future. Peter will make the case for major Saskatchewan investments in energy efficiency, wind power, small scale hydro, co-generation of electricity, biomass development and solar energy. He will propose a new set of public policies aimed at building a renewable energy society in Saskatchewan. The policy proposals would bring sweeping and exciting change to Saskatchewan. For more information contact 665-1915.

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Oxfam Community Group Meeting

Oxfam’s first Community Group meeting in their new meeting place! The agenda includes debrief of recent activities: At the Table with Joanna Kerr and upcoming events needing further coordination/planning: Book Club, Seedy Saturday volunteers, International Women's Day Volunteers, Regional Assembly, Flute Making Workshop. We will also have a discussion of the "At the Table" campaign leading up to G8/G20 Summit June 2010 in Ontario.

For more information contact Mary Jean Hande maryjeanh@volunteer.oxfam.ca (306)242-4097.

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Hop on Board!

Saskatchewan Environmental Society invites you to an information night. Find out what SES is all about and how you can be involved! For more information contact 665-1915.

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Lunch and Learn: Solar Technology in Building

Location: U. of S. School of Education, studio A (downstairs) and University of Regina School of Education, Rm. 158 (sites connected by videoconference facilities).

Speakers are Dr. Rob Dumont, Ken Kelln (Kelln Solar), Kelly Winder (SRC): Solar design for buildings - design principles, good practice, available grants. Green bag lunch & learn (free): 12:15pm to 1 pm (short presentations from all 3 speakers: bring your own lunch). Afternoon teaching session: 1 pm to 3 pm (more detailed presentations, opportunities for questions: non-members $30, members $20, students $10).

Register at http://www.picatic.com/ticket/event691560.

For more information go to http://www.cagbc.org/chapters/saskatchewan/events/index.php Sponsored by the Canada Green Building Council SK Chapter.

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Environmental Film Festival: See the Change, Be the Change

The preliminary schedule is posted on our website at /filmfest/films2010.html.

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Seedy Saturday

Join us for Saskatoon's 12th Seedy Saturday on Saturday March 13, 2010 at Princess Alexandra School, 210 Avenue H South, from noon - 4:30 pm. Admission is $2.00. Seedy Saturday is a family-friendly eco-fair promoting open pollinated and heirloom seed saving, biodiversity and sustainable living. It's the perfect time to celebrate spring with garden speakers, like-minded exhibitors, a children's area and refreshments. More information can be found at http://www.chep.org.

To book a table, call Ruth Anne Rudack at 655-5322.

6th Annual Road Map Saskatoon Forum

This year's forum will focus on the theme Sustainability = Good Business $ence. The 2010 Forum is designed to help business and organizations in Saskatoon recognize that making workplace changes that incorporate sustainable principles and design can have significant positive effects on their bottom line. Road Map Saskatoon is excited to welcome Matt McCulloch, director of the Pembina Institute's Corporate Consulting Services, as Keynote speaker on Thursday, March 25th.

Registration now open. Early Bird registration closes March 1st! Details at: http://bit.ly/c622qu.

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Family Fun Day, Craik

Families are invited to come out for an afternoon of fun activities. Meet and register at the Craik Legion Hall, Sunday February 7 at 2pm. There will be physical activities, including walking, smooshing and other co-operative games. In case of inclement weather, activites will be inside the hall. A healthy snack will be available and prizes will be given out. This event is funded by Moose Jaw South Central Drug Strategy and Craik Sustainable Living Project. This will also be day one of a 7-day pedometer challenge. We will have pedometers available for loaning out to families for the challenge.

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Effects of Gas Development on Grassland Birds

The Native Prairie Speaker Series is hosted by the Prairie Conservation Action Plan. Featured speakers are Dr. Stephen Davis, Wildlife Biologist (EC-CWS) & Holly Bogard, MSc.

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9th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference

In February of 2010, Winnipeg will host one of the most important gatherings devoted to landscape and wildlife conservation in western Canada. The 9th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference will bring together decision-makers, researchers and community and grass-roots groups along with farmers, ranchers, Aboriginal groups and other private citizens who have an abiding interest in sustaining prairie land, water, plants and animals.

The conference theme, Patterns of Change, reflects the goal of this event to give divergent prairie interest groups the chance to explore ideas and approaches to sustain land owners and users as well as the rich natural heritage that is the endowment of all prairie landscape dwellers.

For the most complete and up-to-date conference information, please visit http://www.pcesc.ca.

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Call for Articles: Innovation in Education

Alternatives Journal is looking for articles for the next annual Education issue, and we invite you to submit story ideas that explore every angle of environmental education.

How has environmental education changed in today's increasingly accessible world? What should be a part of every person's educational background, but currently isn't? How do applied skills such as farming, gardening, and building complement more theoretical environmental learning methods? Story ideas for Alternatives' Education issue could answer these questions, or they could involve a critique of the current education system in Canada, and propose ways to improve it. Submissions due February 15, 2010.

http://www.alternativesjournal.ca/call-for-queries-innovation-in-education.

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Watercan's National Youth Photojournalism Contest

This contest aims to engage Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 18 in a meaningful way on an issue of great domestic and international significance: Water.

Changing the way Canadian youth think about our abundant water resources is the first and most challenging step in prompting them to make water-wise choices in their daily lives and to recognize the great need for water in many developing countries. Students are asked to submit their unique contest entries—including an original photo showing their vision of water and an accompanying inspiration statement of no more than 200 words — in one of two categories, a) Junior (age 13-15) or b) Senior (16-18). The contest closes on February 15th. Visit http://www.watercan.com/photocontest for more information.

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Celebrate Birds 2010 Mini-Grants

Celebrate Urban Birds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithologyinvites organizations and educators to apply for mini-grants to help fund neighborhood events in communities everywhere. Mini-grants average $250 - $500. No experience with birding required. Application deadline is February 15, 2010. Details at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/celebration/.

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Call for Papers: Journal of Agriculture and Food Systems Development

The Journal welcomes papers related to the development aspects of agriculture and food systems. Faculty and students, Extension and other educators, planners, consultants, staff with farm agencies and farm and community organizations, and farmers are invited to submit material.

There is a specific call on the topic: Growing Farmers. Submissions will be accepted until February 15, 2010.

For more information, see the Journal's website http://www.agdevjournal.com/.

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ENGO Participation in International Biodiversity Day Activities

The RCEN has been invited by Environment Canada to select thirteen lead environmental NGO groups in each province and territory to carry out outreach and education activities for the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) on May 22, 2010. This year’s IDB theme is “Biodiversity, Development and Poverty Alleviation”; however, activities are not limited to this theme. Selected ENGOs will collaborate with the RCEN Biodiversity Caucus and Environment Canada’s Ecosystems and Biodiversity Priorities Division to: prepare IDB Outreach plans; carry out outreach and education activities based on outreach plans; write a final report on completed outreach and education activities. The ENGO delegates will be compensated $1250 for participation in two teleconferences and the development and implementation of the Outreach Plans, and $200 to write the final report. The deadline for applications is February 22, 2010.

More information at http://www.cen-rce.org/eng/consultations/delegate_calls/10_02_IDB.html.

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Research Grants: Royal Canadian Geographical Society

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society supports geographic research projects on Canadian topics through its research grants program. The Research Grants Committee has funding opportunities for both students and the public: individual grants (up to $3,000) and group grants (up to $5,000).

The RCGS also awards Studentships in Human Geography and Northern Geography: the Maxwell Studentship in Human Geography for Master’s students ($5,000); the Bourque Studentship in Northern Geography for PhD students ($5,000); and the RCGS Studentship in Northern Geography for Masters students ($5,000).

Deadline for applications: February 28th of each year. Deatails at: http://www.rcgs.org/programs/research_grants/.

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Earth Day Canada Environmental Scholarship Opportunity

Earth Day Canada has launched the 2010 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program. Twenty $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students across Canada who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. One exceptional student will also be presented with the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship National Award and a Panasonic notebook computer.

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2010. Application material and information is available online at http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship. For program information, please contact Jo Anne Tacorda at 416 599-1991 ext. 109.

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Environment Canada’s “Nature Matters! Contest”

Part of Environment Canada’s celebration of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) is the national Nature Matters! Contest. Until February 28th, Canadians between the ages of 9 and 35 are invited to submit written or video essays that answer the following question: “Why is nature important to you?” Six grand-prize winners will be invited to Ottawa to attend the Grand Reopening Event of the Canadian Museum of Nature, on International Biodiversity Day, May 22. All grand-prize winning essays will be displayed at the Biosphere in Montreal during 2010, while grand-prize winning and runner-up essays will be published on the website of the Canadian Biodiversity Information Network. Also, these essays will be announced through Environment Canada's network of national education and environment organizations, reaching well over one million people. For full contest details, please visit: http://www.cbin.ec.gc.ca.

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Earth Day Canada: Every Day Heroes Film Competition

All filmmakers, young and old, established and aspiring, are invited to submit 90-second silent videos to the Every Day Heroes Film Competition. Finalists will have their videos screened in Ivanhoe Cambridge Shopping Malls across Canada, on the Onestop Network of 270 monitors on the subway platforms of the Toronto Transit Commission, as well as hosted on Earth Day Canada’s website and YouTube channel.

Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Best of ‘Under 18’ years of age — MacBook Pro; Best of ‘Over 18’ years of age — MacBook Pro; Best of Competition — Two economy airline tickets to any destination in North America with two nights hotel accommodation AND two tickets to the Earth Day Canada Gala, including travel to Toronto and hotel accommodation for the nights of June 8th and 9th, 2010.

Inspire Canada this Earth Day. Tell the story of your every day environmental hero and their dedication to support of a healthier environment.

The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2010. Submissions received prior to February 15, 2010 will be entered into a raffle to win a Panasonic 60GB HDD/SD Camcorder. Visit http://www.earthday.ca/film for more details and submission form.

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Nature Saskatchewan: Job Opportunities

Nature Saskatchewan has the following job opportunities posted on our website (application deadline February 15th):

• a) three 1-year positions as Coordinators for our Stewards Of Saskatchewan programs: Operation Burrowing Owl (maternity leave replacement), Rare Plant Rescue (education leave replacement), and Shrubs For Shrikes/Plovers On Shore (likely to be extended beyond 1 year).
• b) seven summer assistant positions for Stewards Of Saskatchewan (16 weeks)

Details at: http://www.naturesask.ca/?s=news&p=employment.

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Regina Car Share Co-operative: Marketing & Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator reports to the Regina Car-Share Co-op (RCS) Board of Directors to assist with marketing and operations of Regina's first Car-Sharing service. http://www.reginacarshare.ca

Job description at Good Work Canada: http://www.goodworkcanada.ca/gwd.php?id=10165.

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Event/Program Manager: Summerhill Group

Summerhill is seeking an experienced Program Manager to manage our Regina based team and provide support to multiple energy efficiency campaigns. Preferred candidates will have previous experience and expertise in project/program delivery, event management, client relationship management and project team management. A sales background will be considered an asset. This position is based in Regina and reports to our Toronto office.

Please contact Jennifer Walsh, Recruiter, Summerhill Group by phone at 416-922-9038 ext. 237 or submit your resume and cover letter via email to jwalsh@summerhillgroup.ca.

Full details at Good Work Canada: http://www.goodworkcanada.ca/gwd.php?id=10149.

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Ness Creek Eco-Village Coordinators

From Gary Smith: Now would be a perfect time for someone, or a small group of two or three people, to come in and move the Ness Creek Eco-Village to another level, or continue on in the same vain. The Ness Creek board is very open to having a continuation of the Eco-Village or something of that sort, but, if no one comes forth to coordinate it, they do not have the personnel to look after it. It is possible the Eco-Village will be vacant this year, or the space put to some other use.

This would be an opportune time to initiate change in the Eco-Village. Perhaps the name and general focus of the Eco-Village could be changed. For example, there has been a lot of interest in including a wellness aspect - having people involved who are practicing alternative therapies. (We have the names of several people who have expressed an interest in getting this going). Perhaps there could be discussion groups initiated. We believe that the sky is the limit here.

Brenda and Gary are, to a certain extent, willing to stay and assist the new coordinators as they take over their role. They could also help as liaisons to the board.

Time requirements are not huge. Starting in February, Brenda and Gary used to meet about every two weeks for an hour or two to discuss necessary 'tasks' between meetings. We have a fairly comprehensive system in place including: budgets, letters, promo material, surveys, final reports, and mailing lists (with past and potential participants).

The benefits of coordinating, besides the benefits of maintaining/creating a presence at Ness Creek, are free passes to the festival (for self and partner and if child care is necessary a pass for your child care provider), access to backstage, meal and beverage tickets, access to the volunteer party, and heaps of prestige.

To discuss this further, please feel free to contact: Gary Smith )email: smithgroenen@sasktel.net) or phone 664-2330; or Brenda Goldsworthy (email: bgoldsworthy@sasktel.net).

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