Courtesy of the Ministry of Community and Social Services you can find attached to ths article a .pdf version of the September 2009 edition of "Spotlight on Transformation", the ministry's bulletin on the developmental services transformation. In this issue you can find stories on Inclusion, and articls on Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Community Services, and an update on the Human Resources Strategy for Developmental Services.

Our 3rd Annual Tee-Off for Inclusion is scheduled for June 12, 2010 and promises to be bigger and better.  So mark your calendars and keep checking this web site for more information.  We already have one commited team.

 We are adding something new this year.  In memory of BillSlimmon, a supporter and an avid golfer, we are starting the Bill Slimmon Memorial Award for Perseverance. This will be given to the player with the most improved back nine over the front nine.

Sponsorship Forms and Registration Forms are attached. 

Toni Kirby, Executive  Assistant

We are seeking volunteers for the following: 

 Association

• Board Members - 2 year terms, person may stand for re-election as desired. If you are interested and understand the principles of a Policy Board,  please submit your resume to Lisa Monsma, Recruitment Committee, Community Living Quinte West, 52 Lafferty Rd., R. R. # 4, Trenton, Ontario  K8V 5P7

• Bi-Weekly Bingos - floor walkers to call back winning numbers; Bingo is Thursday afternoon one week and 2 weeks later it is on the Tuesday afternoon.  All assistance would be appreciated. 

 Residential

• Community Friends – people who would like to take individuals for coffee, out to watch a hockey game or other winter sports, go skating, take in a movie, walk around the mall, visit the antique car shows in the area, play board games, etc.  People will be matched with people of similar interests.

• At this time we are looking for someone to take a gentleman to different car/truck events throughout the summer.  He is very keen on antiques and knows a lot about them. If you are interested please fill out the volunteer application form.

Day Program

• Compass Program – volunteer drivers to get people to activities

• Compass Program – volunteer to talk about or teach a specific topic, i.e. – planting flowers, kite making, scrapbooking, photography,  etc.  This could be for an hour or a day or a week.

 Please click on the attachment to download the Volunteer Application Form.  Once completed the form can be e-mailed to commuitylivingquintewest@clqw.ca or mailed to Community Living Quinte West at the above address or faxed to the above fax number.