- I can see your point, but I still think you’re full of shit.
- I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don’t give a fuck
- How about “never”? Is “never” good for you?
- It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a word you’re saying.
- I see you’ve set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
- Ah! I see the fuck-up fairy has visited us again.
- You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
- I’m already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
- The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist.
- Someday, we’ll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject.
- I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
- I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce.
- Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
- I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.
- What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?
- I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant.
- Thank you. We’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
- It’s a thankless job, but I’ve got a lot of Karma to burn off.
- Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
- No, my powers can only be used for good.
- I’m really easy to get along with once people learn to worship me.
- You sound reasonable……time to up my medication.
- I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter.
- I’m out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.
- I don’t work here. I’m a consultant.
- Who me? I just wander from room to room.
- My toys! My toys! I can’t do this job without my toys!
So I was cleaning the house (yes, I said cleaning the house) and I managed to hurt my back… I think the key element here is that I am so damned out of shape that I am back to being able to hurt myself without doing anything… time to start to think about gym time again…
Jedi Religious Faith
The Jedi Church believes that there is one all powerful force that binds all things in the universe together. The Jedi religion is something innate inside everyone of us, the Jedi Church believes that our sense of morality is innate. So quiet your mind and listen to the force within you! (http://www.jedichurch.org)
The Order of the Jedi, while seated in Canada, is a worldwide Order. It is meant to consolidate the communications between all other organizations promoting Jediism. We put efforts in making resources available to all who take Jediism as their faith, regardless of their denomination, geographical location, or organization. We make available our Force training program to all members of all Jediism organizations deemed serious and respectful.
http://www.orderofthejedi.org/
I had not heard of this particular group, but there are some interesting precepts and ideas that are worth some thought and discussion…
I definitely think it’s time to get this site back on track… less crap more substance.
So today apparently was just not my day… I went in to work on my day off to attempt to achieve a recert for some friends and a couple of my staff. After driving from the far side of the city at the crack of dawn to the Waterpark, I changed into my teaching clothes and proceeded to make coffee then I walked back to my office to finish organizing only to discover that I had locked my keys in my damned office.
It was not a serious problem, I mean really – who needs award guides and other necessities in order teach? Luckily with a bit of poking around I was able to the materials I needed in order to get though the morning, but I finally decided that it was best to call Xak for some clothes and depart as soon as I was done.
I returned home in a grump and decided that I should have a pout and then go from there.
*New deadline to supply your input is December 21, 2009*
Physical & Health Education Canada is undertaking a scan of current after-school programs at the community level that contain a healthy living (physical activity/nutrition) component along with after-school initiatives that may not presently, but could potentially, incorporate a healthy living component in their programming.
If your organization is running an after-school program that fits this description, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take a moment to fill out the scan by clicking on the link below. This information will be very useful for the planning of resources. Federal/Provincial and Territorial governments will also be looking at the results of this scan to inform potential planning around physical activity promotion in the after-school time period.
Please also forward this on to any other organizations you know of who are running after-school programs that fit the above description.
Many thanks for taking the time to share your story!
Closing Date – 11:00pm on: Dec 9, 2009
Number of Openings (up to): 1 – Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Seniors Centres (Community Services Department)
Work Location(s): Northgate Lions Senior Centre, 7524 – 139 Avenue
Description
The Northgate Lions Senior Centre is a vibrant, active community of individuals and groups who enjoy social, recreational and leisure activities in a facility that promotes and supports active living for seniors. Your role is to support the optimum operation of the facility and programming through consulting assistance and collaboration with partner groups. This involves:
• providing information referral to groups on matters such as policies and procedures, trends, volunteerism, and funding
• developing long and short range goals and objectives
• overseeing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of seniors programming and events
• providing administrative and office support
• developing and implementing policies and procedures for facility operations including maintenance, safety standards, custodial services, building use, fees and charges
• conducting facility and program needs assessments
• supervising and scheduling staff
• preparing annual budgets and monitoring all expenditures and revenues to ensure a cost effective operation
• preparing marketing plans
• consulting and liaising with the Advisory Boards, Lions Clubs, Seniors Associations and other groups to ensure overall success of the Centre
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration or other related degree with specialization in Seniors, Physical Activity, Special Events, Facility Operations or Performing/Visual Arts and a minimum of three (3) years experience in the field of community recreation with a demonstrated ability in all aspects of program development, facility operations, organizational development and information referral
• Sound knowledge of processes for conducting needs assessments and developing, implementing and evaluating programs
• Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively consult with multiple stakeholders and partners
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programming/facility/marketing plans and budgets
• Excellent skills and experience supervising staff and volunteers including recruitment, development and performance management
• Strong coordination, facilitation, consultation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge and awareness of current theory, trends and practices in seniors programming and services
• Knowledge of capital planning and construction processes
• Proficiency in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002
NOTE:
• A security clearance is a condition of employment. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Security Clearance letter from the Edmonton Police Service or local RCMP detachment that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton.
• Applicants may be tested.
HOURS OF WORK: 33.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.
SALARY RANGE: 21M, Salary Grade: 019, $28.524 – $35.854 (Hourly), $1,925.37 – $2,420.14 (Bi-weekly), $50,252.16 – $63,165.78 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton. Classification is currently under review.
GENERAL: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office. The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
The Province of Alberta is a signatory to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade and the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia. The City of Edmonton will accept extra-provincial qualifications which are accepted by Alberta regulatory authorities and legislation in accord with those Agreements.
Wondering what your life might be like in Edmonton? Check http://www.edmontonstories.ca to learn about our city through the experiences of those who know us best, Edmontonians.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT: KC/JZ
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE
Edmonton – December 1, 2009. On September 18, 2009, 43 Alberta schools participated in the inaugural KidSport Day. As a result of this initiative, 9761 participants from K-9 across the province participated in a modified version of Athletics Canada’s Run, Jump, Throw program. The Run, Jump, Throw program emphasizes basic physical activity and movement skills in an easy to execute curriculum. This was the largest one-day Run, Jump, Throw event held in Alberta in 2009.
“We were thrilled with how our first KidSport Day came together. Getting youth active is important to their physical and social development and well-being, and we look forward to growing this program and reaching even more kids next year”, said Diane Jones-Konihowski, Provincial Chair of KidSport Alberta and c-chair of KidSport Canada.
Participating schools also had the opportunity to enter their KidSport Day Subway Photo Contest with the chance of winning a SUBWAY school lunch and Run, Jump, Throw equipment bags. Below are the 2009 prize recipients:
- Holy Cross (Grand Prize Subway School Lunch Winner)
- Dan Knott (Equipment Bag Valued at $600)
- West Glen (Equipment Bag Valued at $400)
- JJ Bowlen (Equipment Bag Valued at $300
- Rundle School (Equipment Bag Valued at $200)
KidSport Day was founded as part of a new provincial initiative created by KidSport Alberta and Athletics Alberta, and is supported by the Premier’s Council on Arts and Culture and the Ministry of Culture and Community Spirit. Funding for KidSport Day was made possible by the Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks and Wildlife Foundation and the Subway restaurant chain, who has signed a 3-year commitment to support the program across Alberta.
About KidSport Alberta
KidSport is a national non-profit organization that gets kids off the sidelines and into the game by helping overcome the financial barriers that prevent some young people from participating in sport. Since the launch in 1995, KidSport Alberta has assisted over 31,000 kids to become involved in sports programs who would not have been able to afford to play without the help of KidSport. More than $5 million has been distributed to assist kids in pursuing their dreams in sports.
For more information on KidSport Day or KidSport Alberta visit www.kidsport.ab.ca, Kidsport Edmonton or contact:
Carole Holt
Executive Director
KidSport Alberta
Direct: (780) 644-1815
E-Mail: ksab@telus.net
Swimming Pool, Wading Pool and Water Spray Park Regulation
The following amendment to the Swimming Pool, Wading Pool and Water Spray Park Regulation (AR 293/2006) went into affect on November 6, 2009. It is advised that the “responsible person” at your facility review and revise your current practices and polices on microbiological sampling.
Section 15(1) is repealed and the following is substituted:
15(1) A sample of the water in a pool must be taken and submitted to the Provincial Laboratory of Public Health (Microbiology) for microbiological testing
(a) every week, or
(b) at such other intervals as set out in a schedule established by the Chief Medical Officer or by an executive officer with the approval of the Chief Medical Officer.
Previous statement in the Regulations:
15(1) Every week a sample of the water in a pool must be taken and submitted to the Provincial Laboratory of Public Health (Microbiology) for microbiological testing.
Visit www.lifesaving.org for links to these Regulations and other important safety management resources.
Rational for Changes:
Clarification provided in an email dated November 20, 2009 by:
Debra Mooney, Project Manager
Health Protection Branch, Alberta Health and Wellness
Tel: 780-427-8273 | debra.mooney@gov.ab.ca“In the context of pandemic planning, the Provincial Lab has been reviewing any pertinent regulations which set out specific Provincial Lab commitments to processing samples of drinking water and pool water.
Under Section 15 of the Swimming Pool, Wading Pool and Water Spray Park Regulation for water, pools were required to send their samples weekly to the Provincial Laboratory and there was no built-in flexibility which would allow the lab to shift to emergency priorities or perhaps reduce services when they have too many ill staff.”“Consequently, an amendment was made to Section 15 which would allow for a different schedule of sampling (for example once per month) with the approval of the Chief Medical Officer of Health or by the executive officer with the approval of the CMOH. A change in the frequency could lessen the burden on the lab in times of emergency such as pandemic. Any change in frequency would need to be based on the type of pool, (for example, every whirlpool could drain and fill every week) the operating history of the pools, etc.”
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Sue Sherman
Communication Director
Lifesaving Society Alberta & Northwest Territories
11759 Groat Road / Edmonton, AB / T5M 3K6
Tel: 780 415 1755 / Fax: 780 427 9334
E-mail: sues@lifesaving.org / Web:
www.lifesaving.org
The Town of Provost is constructing a large multi-purpose recreation facility, and is looking for information from communities that are currently operating similar multi-purpose recreation facilities. The Town of Provost would like to know what other communities use as standards for hours of operation, staffing requirements, user fees (e.g. walking track), staff wages, operating expenses, etc.
Please forward responses to:
Kevin Ganser
Recreation Director
Town of Provost
Phone: 780-753-2261
Email: provrec@telus.net