Upcoming Workshops

Leadership Development Services - Professional Development Series
For Board Members, Staff and Volunteers of Non-Profit Organizations

Introduction to Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
This introductory workshop provides a basic understanding of what is required for strong board governance. It is an essential workshop for first time directors and current directors looking for a refresher. 

March 14, 2012, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Ongwanada Auditorium, 191 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston
Cost $25.00 per person.
Facilitator: Bhavana Varma

National Volunteer Week - Trends in Volunteerism Workshop
April 18, 2012, 9:45am-12 noon
Join the exploration of emerging trends in volunteerism and the resulting challenges for not-for-profit organizations, as well as examining volunteer risk management, motivation and coordination.  $30.00 per person.
Facilitator: Suzanne Becker-Griffin

Upcoming Events

Bayridge Secondary  School presents  Blazer Barbie’s Boutique
February 29 & March 1 at 7:00pm. (poster)
Tickets $10 each and available now at Bayridge Secondary School, 1059 Taylor-Kidd Blvd. 613-389-8932
Proceeds to United Way. 

Royal Military College Concert in Scarlets
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 2:00pm. 
Kingston Gospel Temple, Kingston
The show features Brass & Reeds, Stage Band, Pipes & Drums, Highland dancers and Choir performing modern, traditional, military and highland music. College’s Director of Music, Master Warrant Officer Chris Embree, says the afternoon will be full of diverse pieces of music by Igor Stravinsky, Ennio Morricone, Howard Shore, Mes Aleux, and Van Halen to name a few.  Many Stage Band soloists will take the opportunity to play solos in “The Chicken” by Alfred James Ellis. WO Eugene Heather, RMC Drum Major, will take the second part of concert with RMC Pipes & Drums and Highland Dancers. This part will include performances by our best pipers and drummers. 

Admission: $10 for adult and seniors; students $5;  Children 12 and under Free

Tickets now available at the door or in advance at the United Way, 417 Bagot Street 613-542-2674
 

Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast
Tuesday, April 17,  7:00 am-8:30am. St. Lawrence College, Kingston
Come and celebrate the power of volunteerism.  On Tuesday, April 17th, Craig Kielburger, founder of Free the Children and co-founder of Me to We, will be the key note speaker at United Way's first annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast, Davies Hall, St. Lawrence College, from 7:00am to 8:30am. Craig began volunteering in his home town of Thornhill, Ontario at the age of 12 and is a sought-after speaker who is known world round. The event will also recognize the accomplishments of some of our own community's local volunteers. Tickets $12 each.

To purchase tickets for the breakfast and get more information on how to make an award nomination, contact the United Way 613-542-2674.

Proudly sponsored by Investors Group.

National Volunteer Week: April 15-21, 2012
National Volunteer Week is a week-long celebration whereby registered charities, not-for-profit organizations and volunteer centres pause to thank and recognize their volunteers. The event was originally developed in 1943 as a volunteer recruitment effort to enlist women for wartime voluntary service and has since grown to engage volunteer-involving organizations from coast to coast to coast. Call the United Way serving KFL&A for volunteer opportunities 613-542-2674 or visit our website  www.unitedwaykfla.ca

United Way Workplace Volunteer Awards and Appreciation Evening
Wednesday, April 18  5:00pm.  Days Inn
Come out and celebrate the success of the 2011 Campaign. The evening will include an awards ceremony, entertainment, cash bar, great food and door prizes. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Bell. For more information and to purchase tickets call the United Way 613-542-2674 or email campaign@unitedwaykfla.ca   

Success By 6 Week: May 7-13, 2012
A fun-filled week of events and activities designed with the youngest members of our community in mind.  Success By 6 Week is designed to heighten public awareness of the importance of early years development and provide opportunities for young children, their families and caregivers to spend some extra time on  “Take the time, make the moments matter™” Visit our website www.unitedwaykfla.ca 

United Way Fare For Friends
Sunday, September 9, 2012, 2:00 to 4:00pm. Vimy Officers' Mess, CFB Kingston  In true garden party style, guests of Fare For Friends relax in the elegance of enormous white tents, or stroll around the grounds of the Vimy Officers' Mess, CFB Kingston on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.  Truly the best party, patrons sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer, all while enjoying live entertainment.

United Way Campaign Kick off Breakfast
September 11, 2012, doors open at 7:00am.
Ambassador Conference Resort

United Way Touchdown Breakfast
Friday, November 30, 2012, doors open at 7:00am.
Ambassador Conference Resort