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Notes from the Education Coordinator .By Mary Lou Norton In 1995 the Voluntary Sector Roundtable (vsm. an unincorporated group of national organiza- tions and coalitions. came together to strengthen the voice of Canada's Charitable. voluntary sector. In October 1997. the Panel on Accountability and Governance in the Voluntary Sector was estab- lished with the following mandate: I to review governance and accountability prac- tices within the voluntary sector; I to develop proposed guidelines and practices to promote effective governance and account- ability within the sector; and. I to lead a broad consultation on these proposals. From May to October 1998 roundtable meetings were held in major urban centres across Canada. The Broadbem Report - Helping Canadians Ht'l/r Canadians: Improving Governance nut/A (mum- ability in the Voluntary Seclor - was the outcome of these roundtable discussions. [I is available from Secretariat. Panel on Accountability and Governance in the Voluntary Sector. 1 Nicholas St.. Suite 302. Ottawa ON KIN 7B7. Plume: 1-800-670â€"0401. Fax: 613-241-6725r web sue: ww.pagvs.com In a 1997 report entitled “Sustaining a Civic Society: Voluntary Action in Ontario.“ the Pre- mier‘s Advisory Board on the Voluntary Sector urged the Ontario government to take the follow- ing steps: to initiate a new partnership with this sector. to create new forums for discussion and to provide funding and other support to help build the capacity of volunteer organizations to serve their communities. A provincial committee was formed on which FWIO had representation. A Voluntary Forum was held at Brock University in June 1998 with ISO participants representing the voluntary sector in Ontario. Since then. another provincial committee has been organized to further study the voluntary sec- tor. Representatives from all branches of government are discussing this sector. And The Ontario Rural Council has initiated the formation of a committee to discuss and become familiar with the proposed changes in the rural voluntary sector. Mary Lou Norton is the FWIO Education Coordinator, She can be reached at RR 2, Bloomfield ON KOK 160. Phone .613-393-2052, Fax: 613-393-5374, email: mln@macn.nei What are you doing for the Millennium? A Catalogue of Possibilities How do you celebrate 2000 years of time? Sending flowers won‘t work. A cake might be nice, but where would you put all of those candles? Having a fantastic New Year’s Eve pany is a good idea. but once midnight comes and goes, then what? Surely the turn of the century. the birth of a new millennium. is an event so important. so exciting it requires that something extra. Something original. something special. and, most impor- tantly. something that lasts. There will be hundreds of choices out there for you to commemorate this epic occasion. People worldwide will be caught up in the spirit. and the question “What are you doing for the millennium?" will be on everyone's lips. Our Millennium - A Catalogue of Possibilities is the answer. A nationwide initiative. Our Millennium is an opportunity to capture all the energy and emotion being unleashed by the arrival ofthe millennium and channel it into creating wonderful. lasting gifts for our communities. A Catalogue of Possibilities is meant to spark your imagination about what you can do in your com- munity. Choose one ofthe many ideas in the Catalogue. or use your imagi- nation and dream up a project that's completely unique and fulfilling for you. To obtain a copy of this Catalogue write to Our Millennium at 49 Front St. E.. Suite 201. Toronto ON MSE [B3, Phone: 1â€"877-380-6455. In- clude a $3 cheque. payable to Our Millennium. to cover shipping and handling. 7 d ’C‘y 2000 _ Tm l $32 ' Viki Our Millennium r.l||\ lrI tr| n mqu hulls mi. mm a II it u Fordwich Institute Celebrates Heritage Day A gaunt crowd gathered to help the Fardwlch Women’s Instlrute celebrate Heritage Day in Febru- ary. The Branch Iwoedsmulr History Rooks were on display. as well a: other hlstory books, strap books and photographs Eranch Curator, Leona Foerter, and a number of other Huron East Dlsrrlct members, spoke about the Importance of pre- serving our past. Pauline Richards (right), designer of the Fordwich Wl Banner, and Minnie McElwalne (left) are shown quilting It. Subrmlteo Dy Leone Foerlar. Tweedsmuir History Curator. Foiowtch WI. Huron East. Home & (nuntry, Summer I999 9