August Newsletter

The August Newsletter - Time Management is now available! You can access it by clicking "Newsletter" on the left hand tool bar.

Don't forget to check out the events in August, listed under the "Events, Workshops and Webinars" link on the left hand tool bar.

Have a great summer and we hope to see you out!!

Speaker Opportunity

TEDxKids@BC is a first-of-its-kind conference in BC focusing on kids -- both as speakers, performers and in the audience, and there are also many youth on the organizational team. It will embody the TED mantra of "ideas worth spreading."

We continue to look for dynamic, passionate kids to speak at the event. Our focus is on finding speakers who are younger than 16 (however, we would never discount an amazing older speaker with a topic relevant to kids/youth, should you have one in mind!). Currently, we are looking for kids involved in science & technology, sports, and the arts to balance out those involved in youth philanthropy. Those who are interested can apply online at http://www.tedxkidsbc.com/speakers-apply/

The Speaker application deadline is coming up on Friday, July 15th, but please pass on to any interested kids that we're willing to be a bit flexible on that for those who have just heard about the event. If they do need some extra time, they can email us at speakers@tedxkidsbc.com and we can arrange an extension.

If you or any interested candidates have any questions at all about the process, the conference or what is expected of the speakers, please don't hesitate to contact our Speaker Selection Team at speakers@tedxkidsbc.com.

There are numerous other ways for young people to get involved with the event: we have a page on our website dedicated to this at http://www.tedxkidsbc.com/get-involved/. General questions can be directed to info@tedxkidsbc.com.

Webinar hosted by Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Muscular Dystrophy Canada is hosting a WEBINAR on July 20 at 11AM (PST) to hear reports on the recent developments in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy research. Log onto the Care-ring Voice network and register at: http://careringvoice.com/tele-​upcoming-sessions.php?id_organ​ization=9

Upcoming July Events

Sunday, July 24, 2011 – VANCOUVER Health care Transition Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm Where: Riley Park Community Centre (50 E30th Ave, Vancouver) Contact: kim.stewart@muscle.ca if you want to come! About: The workshop will consist of tips and tools that youth can use in the adult health care system. The workshop will also address the differences from a paediatric hospital to an adult hospital. The youth will be able to take knowledge back to their health care team, and become more prepared for the transition. Guest Speaker:
Sabrina is currently the Nurse Clinician for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine at BC Children’s Hospital. One of her main focuses is helping youth prepare for the transition into adult health care.

Sabrina Gill Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 - VICTORIA Everything Employment Time: 1:30pm to 3:00pm Where: Victoria Disability Resource Centre (817A Fort Street, Victoria) Contact: nate@bridgestothefuture.ca if you want to come! About: Employment is always an important topic for youth. Once again this summer, the Services Canada Centre for Youth Team will be doing a workshop for Bridges to the Future. The youth centre is a summer program run by youth, for youth. University students help youth with everything related to employment! For this session they are going to go over what makes for a good cover letter, resume and interview skills and what youth should keep in mind when working on gaining employment.