Les nouvelles/news le 17 novembre/November 17, 2000
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Greetings/Bonjour:
This week I have to start with the sad news that long-time volunteer Alain Gravel has decided to step down from his position as FCA vice-president. Fortunately, he will continue to be FCA's official translator and hopefully when he retires from teaching in two years, he will be able to come back. I'll miss your smiling face at FCA meetings though, Alain!
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Je commence ce bulletin avec les nouvelles tristes. Notre benvole national depuis longtemps, Alain Gravel, a demissionne de son poste de vice-president de la FCA. Heureusement, il continue de traduire tous nos document et esperons qu'il retournera apres sa retraite.
CONTENTS
1. New E-mail address/l'adresse nouvelle de courriel
2. Tournaments/Les Tournois
3. Canadian Olympic Association / l'Association olympique canadienne (AOC)
4. www.dreamsportsnetwork.com
5. In Their Own Voices / Dans leurs propres mots
6. GAME PLAN 2000 Focuses On the Importance Of Amateur Sport Across the Country (uniquement en anglais)
Enfin/In Closing
1. New E-mail address/l'adresse nouvelle de courriel
Eileen Ferrier, ATAA president, has e-mail now. Her address is listed
below./ On se trouve dessous-ci la nouvelle adresse de Eileen Ferrier, president des archers de l'Alberta. Welcome/bienvenue.
2. Tournaments/Les Tournois
November 19, 2000 FITA 18m Arrowsmith Archers Parksville, BC L. Lemke
January 28, 2001 FITA 18m Arrowsmith Archers Parksville, BC L. Lemke
3. l'Association olympique canadienne (AOC) English below
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE
L'Association olympique canadienne annonce le règlement de la poursuite contre les assureurs de la Loterie olympique
Toronto (le 15 novembre 2000) - Les représentants de l'Association olympique canadienne (AOC) ont annoncé aujourd'hui que l'Association avait conclu un règlement avec les assureurs de la Loterie des athlètes olympiques canadiens.
« Nous sommes très heureux d'annoncer que, selon les termes du règlement intervenu, l'AOC récupérera ses pertes nettes dans l'exploitation de la loterie », a indiqué Bill Warren, président de l'AOC. « De plus, nous recevrons un dédommagement pour couvrir nos frais juridiques », a-t-il ajouté.
M. Warren a signalé que l'AOC recevrait une compensation totale d'environ 10 millions de dollars et qu'un compte rendu détaillé serait présenté au conseil d'administration lors de la réunion de décembre à Montréal.
« Le conseil d'administration a décidé, lors de sa réunion d'avril 2000, d'intégrer toutes les activités de collecte de fonds de la Fondation olympique canadienne aux autres activités de l'AOC », a déclaré la chef de la direction de l'AOC, Carol Anne Letheren. « Nous sommes ravis du potentiel que cette nouvelle consolidation de nos activités de génération de revenus nous offre. Grâce à cette intégration de nos activités de marketing et de collecte de fonds, nous pourrons faire en sorte que ces deux secteurs soient complémentaires.»
L'AOC, corporation privée sans but lucratif, est le principal bailleur de fonds privé du sport amateur au Canada. L'AOC est responsable de tous les aspects de la participation du Canada au Mouvement olympique, y compris les Jeux olympiques et les Jeux panaméricains. De plus, l'AOC gère un large éventail de programmes qui ont pour objet de promouvoir le Mouvement olympique au Canada en misant sur des moyens culturels et éducationnels. Pour mieux nous connaître, vous pouvez visiter notre site web, à l'adresse : www.aoc.ca < http://www.coa.ca
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Canadian Olympic Association
MEDIA RELEASE
Canadian Olympic Association announces agreement to settle Olympic Lottery lawsuit
Toronto (November 15, 2000) - Canadian Olympic Association (COA) officials today announced that the association has reached an agreement with the insurers of the Canadian Olympic Lottery for Athletes.
"We are most gratified to announce that, based on the terms of this settlement, the COA will recover its net loss on the operation of the lottery," stated Bill Warren, COA President. "In addition," he stated, "we will receive a contribution to our legal expenses."
Mr. Warren noted that the COA will receive a total settlement of approximately $CDN10 million and that a full report will be provided at the
Board of Directors meeting in December in Montreal.
"The Board of Directors decided at the April 2000 meeting to move all fundraising activities into the COA from the Canadian Olympic Foundation," said COA CEO Carol Anne Letheren. "We're very excited about the potential this new consolidated revenue-generation approach affords us. The integration of our marketing and fundraising efforts allows each to complement the other."
The COA, a private, not-for-profit corporation, is the largest private sector funder of amateur sport in Canada. It is responsible for all aspects of Canada's involvement in the Olympic Movement, including Canada's participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games. In addition, the COA manages a wide variety of programs that promote the Olympic Movement in Canada through cultural and educational means. For more information see the COA website:
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4. www.dreamsportsnetwork.com
Hi everyone,
I am forwarding this information which could be very interesting for archers. Specially for the students since scholarships are available. Please visit the Site:
Bonjour a tous
Je vous fais parvenir cette information que semble tres interessante pour les archers. Surtout pour les etudiants car
des bourses d'etudes sont disponibles. SVP visitez ce Site.
Marthe (Marty) Cusson Athlete's rep./ rep. des Athletes:
Attention:
Realize the Dream Foundation continues to build. We are proud to say we were very instrumental in the development of DreamSports Network. We have more very exciting new to announce within 30 days!!!! Hold on to your seats. Our vision to support amateur athletes on a National scale is about to be launched into Warp Speed.
Check out our the network hope you find it interesting.... better yet...check out how you can register your National Sports Association with
Charity.ca so that your RCAAA association can arrange online Donations. Contact to register your National Association.
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Cheers
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5. In Their Own Voices
NOVEMBER 2000 Vol. 1, No. 2
"In Their Own Voices" is a two-part examination of women coaches who are raising a family.
Sheila Robertson's moving interviews with a cross-section of Canada's women coaches reveal common threads: the passion for their families and their sport, in that order; the absolute necessity of a supportive spouse; schedules that can only be described as frantic; and inequitable coaching salaries.
In "Supporting Women Who Coach And Have Families", Rose Mercier examines the problem of balancing work and motherhood, compares other professions, and offers practical suggestions to affecting positive change for women coaches.
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Dans leurs propres mots
NOVEMBRE 2000 Vol. 1, N° 2
"Dans leurs propres mots" propose un coup d'oil en deux volets sur les entraîneures qui sont aussi mères de famille.
Les entrevues émouvantes menées par Sheila Robertson auprès d'un groupe représentatif d'entraîneures révèlent des caractéristiques communes : la passion de ces femmes pour leur famille et leur sport et ce, dans cet ordre; la nécessité absolue de profiter de l'appui du conjoint; un emploi du temps très chargé; et le salaire dérisoire des entraîneures.
Dans "L'appui aux femmes entraîneures et mères de famille", Rose Mercier examine le problème de marier le travail et la famille, compare la situation à celle de certaines autres professions et offre des suggestions pratiques pour créer des changements positifs pour les entraîneures.
6. GAME PLAN 2000 Focuses On the Importance Of Amateur Sport Across the Country
Sport Nova Scotia Supports National Plan Sport Nova Scotia has joined forces with 23 amateur sport organizations from across the country to participate in GAME PLAN 2000 - a joint effort designed to ensure that the issues facing amateur sport are raised - and remembered - during the Federal election campaign. GAME PLAN 2000 will incorporate a variety of activities designed to raise public awareness of the challenges facing amateur sport, encourage all Federal political parties to create and communicate a clear platform on the topic, and to allow individuals to bring forward issues that are important to their communities.
As part of Sport Nova Scotia's commitment to the GAME PLAN 2000 strategy, the non-profit organization will be hosting a political panel at the Time Out Sport Lounge, Halifax Metro Centre (George St. entrance) on Tuesday, November 21st. Representatives of five parties will present their policy on amateur sport and field public questions on the future of the sport community.
"Sport organizations across the country are all facing similar challenges," notes Scott Logan, CEO of Sport Nova Scotia. "We believe that while it is of utmost importance to continue our work across the province to ensure that the needs of all Nova Scotians are addressed it is equally important that we work, when possible, with organizations in other provinces. Federal policy affects us all, and the parties know that the 23 GAME PLAN participants represent a large segment of voters, so this seemed an ideal time to join forces for the future of amateur sport."
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Some of the facts and figures behind GAME PLAN 2000's position that amateur sport is important to Canada are:
- For every 10% increase in the number of physically active Canadians there is a $5 billion reduction in health care.
- Amateur sport and related industries contribute more to Canada's Gross Domestic Product than either the fishing, wood, or aircraft industries
- Active people are less likely to smoke, use illicit drugs, leave school, or engage in criminal activity.
For more information about the Sport Nova Scotia Political Panel on November 21st from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, please call 902.497.1598 or e-mail
Nova Scotians Invited to Question Federal Candidates On the Future of Amateur Sport in Canada
Political Panel and Public Question and Answer Session Tuesday, November 21st, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Metro Centre, Halifax
On Tuesday, November 21st Nova Scotians will have the opportunity to learn, first-hand, what might be in store for amateur sport in Canada. Representatives of the Federal Liberal, Progressive Conservative, Canadian Alliance, and NDP parties will get together on November 21st, at the Metro Centre "Time Out Sport Lounge" in Halifax, to discuss the issue from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. The event is open to everyone.
This public forum has been prompted by the fact that several sport related issues have recently been receiving a lot of public attention. Many Canadian Olympians have spoken out about the importance of supporting amateur athletes at all stages of their training and development and the recent HRM municipal election campaign brought to the forefront the issue of public access to our sport and recreation facilities.
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Based on the interest in these and other sport related issues, Sport Nova Scotia felt the public should have the opportunity to learn, first-hand, if their sport related priorities are receiving adequate attention from the various Federal parties.
"More and more people are becoming aware of the fact that many of the issues facing amateur sport in this province are actually issues that have an impact on all of us," notes Scott Logan, CEO of Sport Nova Scotia. "We are not dealing with something that only affects a small group of athletes - future policy on this issue will affect every Nova Scotian, their children, and their grandchildren."
Representatives from the five parties will participate in a moderated panel to address some of the key issues in amateur sport - accessibility to sport and sport facilities for all Canadians, creation of a strong amateur sport infrastructure, tax relief for sport volunteers, tax incentives for corporate sponsors of sport, and the importance of hiring trained professionals to ensure both job creation and a positive sport experience for all.
Participants in the political panel will be:
- Jordi Morgan - Alliance Party candidate, Dartmouth
- Charles Cirtwell - Progressive Conservative candidate, Halifax West
- Bernie Boudreau - Liberal candidate, Dartmouth
- Peter Stoffer - NDP incumbent, Sackville/Musquodobait Valley/Eastern Shore
- Michael Oddy - Green Party candidate, Halifax
The panel will be moderated by Scott Logan, CEO of Sport Nova Scotia, and after the completion of the panel there will be a public question and answer session. All members of the public are welcome to attend and learn more about each party's views on the issues facing amateur sport or to voice their own concerns during the question and answer session. Seating is available on a drop-in basis. For further information about attending the Amateur Sport Political Panel Event please call 902.497.1598.
In Closing/Enfin
President Al Wills has circulated PSO agreements to specific Board members. Please discuss this document with your provincial board and submit your recommendations to Al as soon as possible. Thanks for all your work, Al!
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Notre President a envoye un document a chaque membre de comite aministratif concernant leure Entente de Functionnement. SVP discutez cette entrente entre vos membres du comite provincial et envoyez vos recommandations directement a Al. Merci Al, pour tous tes efforts!
Barry Leibner sent me an e-mail regarding a new virus W95.MTX and how to fix it. If anyone needs a copy, I'll send it to you. Thanks, Barry.
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Un de notre benevoles, Barry Leibner m'a envoye un courriel concernant un nouveau virus W95.MTX et comment on le reparer, uniquement en anglais. Si on a besoin des informations, ecrivez-a-mois. Merci, Barry.
Le national office will be open next week November 20-24 from 07:30 - 15:30 EST.
Notre bureau sera ouvert de 20 au 24 novembre, 07h30 a 15h30 HdL.
See you next week/A la prochaine!
Kathleen Millar FCA Executive Director/Directrice Executive de la FCA 760 chemin Belfast Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 5N4