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Call for Interest for Openings on CPF National Committees (Bylaws, Nominating and Advocacy Advisory Council)
The CPF National Board has reviewed and confirmed directions and committee mandates for the coming year 2023-2024. There are currently three active CPF National committees: Network Bylaws Committee, Nominating Committee and the new Advocacy Advisory Council whose first meeting will be scheduled in January 2024. While many CPF Branch volunteer or staff leaders have confirmed their interest to continue serving on committees; annually, a call for interest allows individuals to self-identify their interest for this year or for upcoming years as committee member composition changes.
Committee positions are voluntary. We seek to ensure balance in terms of geography, Branch representation, gender, experience, and diversity. Committee work involves a commitment of 3 to 5 web-based 2-hour meetings over the calendar year with hands-on writing, development and review work to be completed between meetings. Details for the terms of reference for each committee are shared with members at their first meeting. CPF volunteer or staff leaders wishing to serve on any of these committees should communicate with Debbie Murphy, Network Coordinator, Branch and Board Support, dmurphy@cpf.ca
Giving Tuesday - November 28, 2023 - Campaign started November 1st
Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving, falls on November 28. The strategy and communications materials were shared with all Branches and offices on November 1st to kick off this year’s campaign. Click here to access the resources.
Each year, CPF Branches and offices access a $1,000 grant via the Mary Joyce Booth Fund. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 to top up the MJB Fund and to reach 75 donors! The success of the campaign this year is focused on three indicators: a) increased social media engagement; b) increased number of donors and c) increased overall donations total. We are once again offering prizes to Branches and offices for performance results.
ACTION: Engagement from within the organization is key to the success of this campaign. We ask for all Branch staff and volunteer leaders to play an active role communicating with both their personal and professional networks via email and engaging on social media. Make your own proud and personal donation this year: every little helps to reach our goal!
If you have any questions related to this campaign, please contact Members, Chapters and Donor Relations Network Coordinator, Marin Hawley at mhawley@cpf.ca.
November Key Dates: National Child Day and International French Teachers' Day
This November we are marking two important days and showing our support to each of these milestone dates via social media and by distributing a media release for each of them.
- November 20 - National Child Day
National Child Day is celebrated in Canada since 1993 in recognition of our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
This year’s theme is Every Children, Every Right, as every Canadian children should experience all their rights. National Child Day is an excellent opportunity for educators, parents and caregivers to teach children about their rights.
Children First Canada has excellent virtual programming for children and youth of all ages. Although mainly in English, simultaneous translation is being made available. Click here to register and learn more. The CPF National office is hosting a Bilingual Story Time with 11 classes of JK and SK students at St Benedict School in Ottawa. We will be reaching 265 students over the two-day activity.
ACTION: We encourage you to mark this day on social media and to promote the events organized by Children First Canada. CPF Branches and offices may also register their own activity on the website - A great way to increase CPF visibility with new audiences!
- November 23 – La journée internationale des professeurs de français
Established in 2019, the International French Teachers’ Day celebrates French teachers and also those who teach in French in bilingual programs, all around the world. It is observed the fourth Thursday of November. This year’s theme is Fières et fiers d’enseigner le français.
The media release distributed by CPF National will highlight and recognize the recipients of our FSL Teacher Awards while also thanking every FSL teacher in Canada. As events marking this day become available, CPF will share them on social media.
ACTION: Recognize and thank French teachers in your province or territory! You are encouraged to distribute your own media release recognizing Branch FSL Teacher Award recipients and to share CPF posts on social media accounts.
New Network Project – French Footprints
CPF has officially launched “French Footprints: FSL in the Early Years”, developed in partnership with Families Canada and 123 Petits Pas. Designed for English-speaking child care and early years learning practitioners, this e-training takes a holistic approach to provide practitioners with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to deliver FSL learning opportunities within early years environments.
Registrations are now open for this FREE training. Registered participants will also receive exclusive access to additional resources:
•Bébé Bilingue Resource Kit
•Mme. Amy’s Mid-point and Wrap-up Sessions for ongoing support
•‘Fun in French’ Grant
This is a transformative professional learning journey to champion bilingualism and make a positive, lasting impact in the lives of young children across the country!
ACTION: We appreciate CPF Branch and Chapter support in increasing awareness of this opportunity locally with day care and early years practitioners located in communities across Canada where access to French supports may be more challenging and where this program may have the biggest impact.
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