Here - Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association
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Here - Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association
August 2015 SECA CONNECTIONS In this issue: ▪ PROFESSIONALISM▪ INFLUENCE ▪ ACCESS ▪ CONNECTION ▪ August 2015 MESSAGE FROM SECA As we at SECA prepare for the beginning of an exciting fiscal year it is with great pleasure that we share our first quarterly newsletter with our valued members. The past year has been one of significant change and progress at SECA with new employees, a new office, a new logo and a new Vision, Mission, and Goals that were established in order to move the organization forward. We have new systems in place for email, social media, bookkeeping and databases. It is with great confidence that we take on the tasks to ensure all SECA members have their needs met by the organization. The membership structure has been revamped to make it more affordable to our members and increase flexibility for staff member’s usage. As always, if you have a question, suggestion or concern, don’t hesitate to contact our office. After all, we work for you, the members! Best Regards, Executive Director Nicole Wendt “To provide support services for our membership, promote professional development opportunities, and create unification provincially. To advocate for: children and families; high quality learning; and all those working within the profession.” Follow us on Facebook! Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please feel free to contact us at: 1015 Railway Avenue, Weyburn, SK S4H 2V5 Phone: 306.842.1209 Fax: 306.842.1206 seca.officemanager@gmail.com Dedicated to high quality early learning, in partnership with all those invested in the growth and development of children. SECA News Raffi came to Saskatchewan! Once called "the most popular children's singer in the English-speaking world" he is well loved by many children for his popular children's songs. Some of Raffi's best-known children's songs are "Baby Beluga", "Bananaphone", "All I Really Need", and "Down by the Bay." Most of Raffi's children's albums include small, simple, folk instrumentations, prominently featuring Raffi's vocal and guitar work. Raffi is currently the president of Troubadour Music Inc., a triple-bottomline company he founded to produce and promote his work according to his ethical standards. He continues to perform and appear occasionally across Canada SECA had the distinct pleasure of hosting Raffi and speaking to the crowd about our association on Saturday March 28 in Regina and Sunday March 29 in Saskatoon. Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Professionalism AGM A N N U A L G E N E R A L AWARDS GALA WORKSHOP M E E T I N G November 20th and 21st, 2015 The Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association is pleased to announce the Annual General Meeting to be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The AGM is an opportunity for all members to express the right to vote for the preferred representation on the Board of Directors. In conjunction with the AGM, which will take place over lunch, we will be hosting a workshop featuring Jeff A. Johnson. The SECA Awards Gala will take place the evening before. Nomination forms will be available on the SECA website. Be sure to get your nominations in and take this opportunity to celebrate the amazing work being done in our province to support children and families! Upcoming Workshops Swift Current—September 19, 2015 La Ronge—January 30, 2016 Estevan—September 26, 2015 Prince Albert—January 31, 2016 Meadow Lake—October 3, 2015 Moose Jaw—March 19, 2016 Saskatoon—October 24, 2015 Regina—March 20, 2016 Yorkton—November 22, 2015 Lloydminster—April 16, 2016 Kindersley—November 28, 2015 St. Brieux—April 23, 2016 Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Influence SECA understands the value of developing mutually supportive relationships both provincially and on a national level. There are a number of active, motivated groups working towards goals of high quality programs, staff education, and advocacy for the field of ECE as a whole. Here at SECA we strive to maintain and develop relationships with these groups in order to provide our members with the greatest level of support possible and in order to remain up to date with the work being done and provide supports whenever possible. Ministry of Education—Early Years Branch Twice annually representatives from SECA meet with members of the Early Learning branch of the Ministry to discuss the issues and strengths of our field. When we enter these meetings we are speaking on behalf of you, our membership. An email will go out to the members in advance of our next meeting requesting your input as to topics of discussion. Remember, there is strength in numbers so the greater the number of members the more influence we are able to have. Directors Associations Upcoming Election There are a number of active Directors Associations spread through the province. SECA wants to know what we can do to support your initiatives and learn about your challenges and successes. Please contact our office if you would like to invite us to one of your meetings. SECA has been working closely with the other provincial associations as well as the Canadian Child Care Association to gather and develop relevant and useful documents for both Early Learning professionals and families. In the coming days and weeks we will be sharing a variety of materials with our membership in formats that will be easy to share and provide clarity as to the platforms of the parties in regards to Early Learning. Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Influence Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Influence Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Influence Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Connection Vision: Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association is dedicated to high quality early learning, in partnership with all those invested in the growth and development of children. SECA Goals Our goals include: Organizational sustainability Become united as a province Deliver high quality conferences and retreats Invest in technology Core Values/Beliefs Accountability Collaboration Dedication Professionalism Progressiveness Transparency Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Access—Membership Perks SECA member discounts: Supreme Office Products—10% The Giggle Factory Saskatoon—Free Shipping Enterprise Rent a Car—5% Best Western Seven Oaks, Regina—$123.00/night Executive Royal Hotel, Regina—$119.00 Best Western Plus, Blairmore, Saskatoon—$138.00 Best Western Royal Hotel, Saskatoon— $125.99 (Single Queen) $131.03 (Double Queen/ Single King) Best Western Plus Meridian, Lloydminster—$135.00 Royal Hotel—Lloydminster—$121.00 Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Access—Membership Perks Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Access—Electronic Payment Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Access—Benefits Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Access—Pension Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association August 2015 Access—Insurance The Cooperators have been providing SECA members with quality insurance for twenty years and insure family and group homes, and centres. The Cooperators provide great rates for group homes which is atypical of insurance companies which normally insure homes as a Commercial Operation. The SECA insurance plan is a group plan the Cooperators are able to offer flexibility in coverage options. Some options include: liability up to 5 million dollars; abuse and molestation coverage up to 1 million dollars; contents up to $400,000; and building insured to replacement cost. They have recently added Liability coverage for Directors & Officers and Wrongful Dismissal. The Cooperators his able to offer broad forms of coverage in the market and because of volume purchasing by SECA members they are able to keep the cost competitive. FAQ: What is Non-Owned Auto Coverage? Non-owned Auto is liability coverage for a vehicle that is owned by an individual other than the company, but is used on a company’s behalf. It is intended for those “incidental” accidents—such as those that might occur when you send an in -house employee on an errand to buy lunch or go to the bank. If your employer has a “non-owned auto” policy does it protect you while running business errands in your personal car or just protect the employer? Non-owned auto coverage protects your company in the event your company is sued as a result of an auto accident that you or one of the employees has in a personal vehicle while on company business. This coverage DOES NOT protect you or the employee personally. Usually an employee’s personal auto policy will provide insurance to the employee; however, some personal auto policies now exclude business use. You must make sure that your limits are high enough o cover you personally, if an accident should occur. If you do not have a personal auto policy, and are covered solely by the business auto policy, you must ensure that the company’s auto policy has the “Drive Other Car” coverage endorsement. This endorsement would provide coverage to the employee PERSONALLY, not just the company. Non-Owned Auto coverage is typically added as an endorsement on a General Liability policy. When there are no vehicles titled in the company name this coverage will meet the contract requirement for Commercial Auto coverage. Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association For more information or to get receive a free no obligation quote please contact: Judy Dielschneider HIA. MHP, ACS| Client Contact Representative HD Agencies | The Co-operators 1055N Devonshire Dr, Regina, SK S4X 2X4 Tel: 306-359-2624 / Fax: 1-306-359-2666 August 2015 SECA Staff Nicole Wendt Executive Director Georgia Siourounis Office Manager seca.executivedirector@gmail.com seca.officemanager@gmail.com SECA Board of Directors Angie Stevenson Chairperson Randi Bodas Vice Chairperson Denise Skuce Secretary Nancy Lautner Treasurer Nicole Ferguson-Marshall Angela Brooks Jodene Demorest Jadranka Pocrnic Jamie Babbings Michelle Johnson Sandra Mountford