Spring /Summer 2017 Newsletter

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1 Spring /Summer 2017 Newsletter The Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf continues to promote a positive image of Deaf people, their culture and their heritage through the following exciting events planned for the spring/summer of We are hosting a special Lasagna Dinner in support of the Canadian Deaf Women's Conference 2017 in Edmonton on Saturday April 8 th. Come enjoy a delicious Lasagna dinner, as well as an auction and fun entertainment, in support of this great event. The cost of the dinner is $ Buy your ticket through Shauna Durston, Victoria Meusel, ACSD Administrative Assistant or Sandra Reid. In April, Mari Klassen is returning to Edmonton to present a workshop on the Signing Naturally Units 7-12 textbooks. The 3 day workshop will take place at Alberta School for the Deaf on April th. Please check the to register. We are working hard toward our ASL immersion events this summer. The Edmonton ASL immersion will happen on July 3-7th, We will be re-introducing ASL Immersion to Calgary this year on the week of August th, Help us spread the word by letting family, friends, and co-workers know that they can benefit richly from this fun-filled event! The ACSD continues to welcome volunteers and any feedback/ideas for events. Our board members invite you to sit down and talk with them about any ideas or suggestions to culturally enrich our Deaf Alberta community. Please feel free to contact one of our board members at any time. Culturally Yours, Emil Kvarnberg ACSD Vice-President

2 Both of these men involve and volunteer for the Deaf Community for the numerous of years: v C.D.S.A board (President, Board of Director) v A.D.S.A board v Deaf Canada Conference 2008 committee v Deaf Alberta Expo 2015 C.A.D. s 80 th Anniversary Banquet Coordinator v C.A.D. Strategic Committee v Canadian Delegate for Deaflympics v Former Deaf camper at Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp (CDYLC) v Former Deaflympics Speedskater v Parliamentary Law v 1 st Deaf Pharmacist across Canada v Clark was a treasurer for CAD from 2009 to 2013 and he was always involved, supporting and he s running around the events in Calgary. v Clark is a treasurer for ACSD from 2008 to present (8 years). He running forth to Edmonton and back to Calgary to make sure that ACSD events were going smooth such as ASL Immersion, ASL Film in both Calgary and Edmonton, Deaf Deaf World in Both Calgary and Edmonton, ordering all ASL resources. v Clark was a treasurer for Alberta Hands & Voices Organization v He always baked all the goodies and sold so that proceeds went to specific events. He is always found in the kitchen. v He is always volunteer in all types of events in Calgary Edmonton. He is best at everything volunteer and contribute his time to Deaf community in both Calgary and Edmonton. 2

3 First Session on Saturday, March 4 and Second Session on March 11. Eight participants took two sessions of Wire Contour Handshape art class with Carly Winter who is the Art Teacher at Alberta School for the Deaf last March 4 and 11. She showed us steps of using wire techniques by practising first with drawing handshapes and shaping wire into names before putting on canvas. It was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed every minutes of it. Many thanks to Carly! 3

4 REGISTRATION FORM HOSTED BY ALBERTA CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF I M M E R S I O N EDMONTON,AB JULY 3-7, 2017 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/PROV/POSTAL CODE: CELLTEXT: My class level is ( please see the bottom for level ) Beginner 1 I know zero ASL No signs no fingerspelling Beginner 2 I know maybe 200 signs and fingerspelling but haven t taken courses Intermediate 1 I m currently in Signing Naturally Level 1 Unit 1-6 Intermediate 2 I m currently in Signing Naturally Level 2 Unit 7-12 Advance 1 I m currently in Signing Naturally Level 3 Unit or pre interpreting training Youth ASL IMMERSION REGISTRATION FEE: $ or 2 persons for $ Please make cheque or money order payable to: Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf and mail with registration form to: Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf RE: ASL Immersion #206, St NW Edmonton, Alberta T5M 1V1 *************************************************************************************************************************************************** PAYMENT METHOD: NAME ON CREDIT CARD CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXPIRY DATE: SECURITY CODE: SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZATION: Visa, MasterCard, and Debit are available There is a $2.50 charge per Visa/MasterCard Transaction and $0.25 charge for Debit There is a $48.00 fees for all NSF cheques. There is a $50.00 cancellation fee due to administrative costs. If you have any questions or inquires regarding ASL Immersion, please contact Administrative Assistant: info@acsd.ca or check ASL Immersion will be located at: Street Edmonton, Alberta 4

5 REGISTRATION FORM HOSTED BY ALBERTA CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF I M M E R S I O N CALGARY, AB AUGUST 16-18, 2017 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/POSTAL CODE: CELLTEXT: My class level is ( please see the bottom for level ) Beginner I know zero ASL No Signs No Fingerspelling Intermediate I m currently in Signing Naturally Level 1 Unit 1-12 Advance I m currently in Signing Naturally Level 2 Unit or pre interpreting training ASL IMMERSION REGISTRATION FEE: $ per person ( General Public) $160 per person ( BVC staff/student ) Please make payable to: Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf and mail or with registration form and cheque / money order or credit card to: Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf RE: ASL Immersion #206, St NW Edmonton, Alberta T5M 1V1 *************************************************************************************************************************************************** PAYMENT METHOD: NAME ON CREDIT CARD CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXPIRY DATE: SECURITY CODE: SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZATION: Visa, MasterCard, and Debit are available There is a $2.50 charge per Visa/MasterCard Transaction and $0.25 charge for Debit There is a $42.50 fees for all NSF cheques. There is a $50.00 cancellation fee due to administrative costs. If you have a questions or inquires regarding ASL Immersion, please contact Administrative Assistant: info@acsd.ca or check ASL Immersion will be located at: Bow Valley College Avenue, SE Calgary, Alberta 5

6 Presents Signing Naturally Workshop with Mari Klassen Alberta School for the Deaf Street, Edmonton Friday, April 28, p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, April 29, a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, a.m. - 2 p.m. Computer Techniques & Tools This is for Deaf Instructors only SN Workshop Fee: $ Payable to Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf Deadline: April 24th, 2017 Bring SN Unit 7-12 Teacher s curriculum guide book Bring your own lunch For more info, contact Victoria, ACSD Admin. Assistant acsdoffice@shawcable.com 6

7 SN Unit 7 12 Workshop April 28 30, 2017 WORKSHOP FEE: $ (Please Print clearly) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: TEXT: Make cheque or money order payable to Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf and mail with the registration form to: Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf #206, St NW Edmonton, AB T5M 1V We accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit, Cash and Cheque There is a $2.50 surcharge for Visa/MasterCard and $0.25 surcharge for Debit. PAYMENT METHOD: NAME ON CREDIT CARD: CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXPIRY DATE: SECURITY CODE: SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZATION: 7

8 Saturday APRIL 8 5 pm to 10 pm EADCC Street hosts Lasagna Dinner $15 Per person Proceeds to: For more info or tickets contact: Shauna Durston, cdwcchair@gmail.com 8

9 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED May 27 & 28, 2017 Contact: Brenda Hillcox, ACSD Casino Chairperson 9

10 Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf has been granted a casino fundraiser by Alberta Gaming Licensing Commission (AGLC) and we require volunteers to work a shift this year This is a very important fundraiser which provides critical funding to enhance Alberta Cultural of the Deaf projects and services. Your support is an essential for the success of this fundraiser and many volunteers are required to make it happen. The casino will be held on May 27 & 28, 2017 at the Casino Yellowhead located in West-end. We are required to fill the position of General Managers, Bankers, Cashiers, Count Room Supervisor, Count Room Staff, and Chip Runners. These keys positions must be filled by volunteers. Signing up for one shift (or two) will make a difference in Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf s projects for years to come. There are many shifts to choose from, so please be generous with your time and let us know your availability. Over the two-day period we are required to fill over 40 positions to qualify for this casino. Thank you for your willingness to work as a team It may be even fun! Thank you for responding to this invitation to join our fundraiser. Please send an to bhillcox@gmail.com indicating whether you would be available for a day shift or night shift. If you have a preference of a position you would like to fill, please indicate this also. Closer to the event, you will receive a follow-up with important additional details related to your volunteer positions. Thank you, again, for your fantastic show of support. Sincerely, Brenda Hillcox ACSD Casino Chairperson 10

11 This is a friendly reminder of Board of Directors Meeting on Saturday, June 3 rd, a.m. at Edmonton Association of the Deaf Community Centre in the Real Bouchard s Hall Room. Juice, coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. See you there!! 11

12 $5 For more info or contact: Sandra Reid, or Carla Dupras, 12

13 VISUAL ARTISTS CALL FOR ENTRY 2017 JURIED EXHIBITION Defty Awards of Excellence in the Visual Arts Opening Reception Saturday, September 23, :00 pm to 10:00 pm Exhibit hosted by The DEAF CULTURE CENTRE at the DEAF CULTURE CENTRE Selected Canadian Deaf art will be exhibited at the DEAF CULTURE CENTRE from September, 2017 to October, 2018 and will be available for sale at artists discretion. The Defty Visual Art Award in each category will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, September 23, For more information at ACSD website: Submission Deadline Entries including all support material must be received in full no later than Friday, April 7 th, 2017 Artists meeting the submission deadline will be notified of acceptance by Friday, May 5 th, 2017 Tea Products Loose Leaf Tea Tins (7 different blends of fine teas) $15.00 each 1) Preserve Orange Pu erh (Pu erh) 2) Alive Orange Citrus Sunrise (Herbal Tisane) 3) Resonate Creamy Earl Grey (Black) 4) Inspire Cherry Blossom (White) 5) Culture Honeybrush Raspberry (Rooibos Blend) 6) Fresh Morroccan Mint (Green) 7) Community Ginseng Oolong (Oolong) Tea made by Spire Organic Proceeds to Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf 13

14 ACSD Events 2017 April 8 th, 2017 April 28-30, 2017 May 6, 2017 May 27, 2017 May 27/28, 2017 June 3, 2017 July 3-7, 2017 Aug 16-18, 2017 Sept 16, 2017 Sept 29-30, 2017 Oct 21, 2017 Lasagna Dinner SN Units 7 to 12 Workshop with Mari Klassen ACSD Executive Board Meeting CCSD s Defty Award in Toronto ACSD Casino at Yellowhead ACSD Board of Directors Meeting ASL Immersion at ASD ASL Immersion in Calgary ACSD Executive Board Meeting Deaf Alberta Expo - Edmonton ACSD AGM / Board of Directors Meeting 14