KidSport Alberta Board Recruitment Information Package

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1 KidSport Alberta Board Recruitment Information Package

2 Why sport matters The Conference Board of Canada Survey, which collected data from 2,006 Canadians, revealed that sport significantly strengthens Canada s economy, sport provides a route to health when combined with other aspects of a healthy lifestyle, and sport is a valuable means of obtaining social and psychological skills (Conference Board of Canada, 2005). Through sport participation, kids learn valuable lessons such as friendship, leadership, cooperation and team play. These lessons are integral to the development of a child s self-esteem and sense of worth.

3 KidSport Mission To remove the financial barriers that prevent some young people from participating in sport. Nothing we could ever do could repay you for what KidSport has been able to give me and my children -Parent

4 How we do it We meet our mission by: Identifying needs in the community Raising funds Supporting programs to create new opportunities for young people to participate in sport Thanks for a terrific football season I just can t thank you enough! -Participant

5 About KidSport Not-for-profit national organization Run by a volunteer boards (local and provincial) Target group is children and youth under the age of 18 Support programs that provide a sustained sport experience (e.g. a season of hockey, outdoor soccer, session of swimming lessons, tae kwon do, gymnastics, etc.)

6 The results speak for themself! Local chapters across Alberta distributed $1,074,000 to more than 4,900 kids in 41 different sports in 2009 In addition to supporting more kids than ever before in 2009, KidSport Alberta also hosted 57 outreach events that engaged nearly 11,000 students from 62 schools in sport and physical activity programs Over $6.1 million has been distributed to more than 35,000 Alberta kids since 1995 As a mother I appreciate that there are groups like KidSport that understand the importance of kids being able to participate in sports and to have positive experiences. Thank you! - Kathryn (parent)

7 KidSport Alberta Local Chapters 1. Bonnyville 2. Bow Valley 3. Calgary 4. Claresholm 5. Cold Lake 6. Crowsnest Pass 7. Delia 8. Drumheller 9. Edmonton 10. Fairview 11. Fort Saskatchewan 12. Fox Creek (Fall 2010) 13. Grande Cache 14. Grande Prairie 15. Hanna 16. Kneehill County 17. Lac La Biche 18. Lethbridge/Taber 19. Okotoks & MF of Foothills 20. Medicine Hat/Redcliff 21. Mountain View 22. Parkland County 23. Pincher Creek 24. Provost 25. Red Deer (formerly Central AB) 26. St. Albert (2011) 27. St. Paul 28. Slave Lake 29. Stettler Community 30. Sylvan Lake 31. Vegreville 32. Vermilion 33. Viking 34. Vulcan County 35. Wainwright 36. Whitecourt 37. Wood Buffalo

8 Local KidSport Chapters Each chapter is run by a volunteer Board of Directors with support from KidSport Alberta (staff and provincial Board of Directors) Each chapter has its own guidelines, bank account, application form Chapters fundraise and distribute funds/equipment to approved applicants Alberta chapters typically fund between $200-$300 per child/per year Local chapters agree that any information provided by the applicant will not be released to any other party without the express written consent of the applicant (other than the sport organization for which funding has been requested).

9 Who Supports KidSport? Provincial Government Corporate Partners Community Partners Individual Donors Foundations Fundraising events

10 How KidSport Chapters Raise Funds Silent auctions Dinners, pub nights, galas Golf tournaments & putting challenges Local fundraising events Grants (e.g. United Way, RBC, ASRPWF) Solicit donations/sponsorship from community partners Partner to become a charity of choice for other corporate events

11 KidSport Alberta what are we looking for? 1. Individuals that firmly believe in the KidSport program and values of KidSport 2. Individuals who are big picture thinkers with business management experience to join our working board and help define the strategic and operational direction of the program 3. Individuals who can attend quarterly meetings (2 face-to-face & 2 conference call annually) 4. Individuals who can contribute 3-5 hours/month of personal time to the development of the program in Alberta

12 KidSport Alberta Board Members /11 Kathy Salmon, Interim Chair (Connaught Elementary School, Calgary) Diane Jones Konihowski, Past Chair (CEO KidSport Canada) Eryn Bulmer-Barrett, Director (Triple Flip Teamwear) Eleanor Culver, Director (HR Consultant) Greg Ingalls, Director (Remark Sports Marketing) Malcom Kano, Director (Quintus Financial) Neil Luipasco, Director (Alberta Lung Association) Sharon Marshall, Director Shelah Russell, Director (Caledonia Park School, Leduc) Ryan Tizzard, Director (Deloitte & Touche)

13 Not able to commit to a Board position? We have a number of people that are advisors to the Board that we call on when we need their expertise (e.g. legal advice, health and wellness researchers, etc.) Volunteer for an event we keep our Friends of KidSport on a list for events when volunteers are needed I wonder if you will ever know how much I appreciated the help? -Tricia (parent)

14 #1 Reason to get involved Testimonial Received February 4, 2010: Just a short to send KidSport a great big "Thank you". KidSport sponsored my daughter, Carolyn, so she was able to play indoor soccer during the season. The season is winding down and I must say that my daughter who had never played indoor soccer before totally enjoyed herself. Without your help I do not think it would have been possible for her to play. We make our living by cattle farming and after the draught this year with no pasture and trying to buy feed for our cattle for the winter it has been a financially strapped year and trying to recover from our costs is going to take some time. So, thank you KidSport, our daughter had a wonderful indoor soccer season and we greatly appreciate your funding and to all of the people and organizations who donate to your organization to make dreams possible. Sincerely, Anita

15 For additional information contact: Carole Holt Executive Director Percy Page Centre Groat Road Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 Ph: Fax: Website: