Newsletter - Amethyst Women`s Addiction Centre
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Newsletter - Amethyst Women`s Addiction Centre
Thank you for your support. Merci de votre soutien. Centre pour femmes toxicomanes Amethyst Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre Amethyst Board Conseil d’administration Karoline Klüg President Kim Hellemans Vice-President Andrée Taylor Treasurer Thérèse Samuel Heather Lynch Marjolaine Fournier Kristina Kropke See page 3 for information on the 2011 Annual Amethyst Track Challenge! Amethyst Matters Spring/Summer 2011 Printemps/Été 2011 Big Changes Ahead for the A m e t hy s t Tr a c k C h a l l e n g e Hot on the heels of the Amethyst Track Challenge‟s award recognition (see page 4 for more details), Amethyst is thrilled to announce that registration for the 4th annual track event is well underway! This year's Track Challenge will see many changes from years past. Track Challenge organizers are looking to substantially increase the number of participants in this annual fundraising event, and will focus on activities that involve the participation of all team members. “Given that this is the fourth year of a now very well established event, we thought it could be fun to change up some of the activities,” said Cynthia Waldmeier, Community Relations Coordinator. “We are confident that these new team-oriented events will attract not only the participants who have been with us since 2008 when the Challenge started, but also entice new companies to join in on the fun and support a great cause in the process.” This year‟s Track Challenge will feature nine innovative events, as well as many new prizes. “I am sure that this year‟s Track Challenge will offer something fun for each and every participant, while also raising funds for a really important cause in the Ottawa community,” said Waldmeier. For sponsorship opportunities or to register your team, visit the Amethyst website at: www.amethyst-ottawa.org or contact Cynthia at 613-233-8906. Amethyst Matters Page 2 Amethyst Boosts its Profile through PSAs on Popular Ottawa Radio Stations Over the past six months, Amethyst has been fortunate enough to have two Public Service Announcements (PSAs) air on Majic 100 FM and all other CHUM radio stations. Thanks to the wonderful partnership with Codi Jeffreys, one of the DJs on Majic Morning, the station‟s popular morning show, the PSAs were formatted for two separate Amethyst treatment programs: Substance addiction and problem gambling. “The PSAs have been invaluable in terms of bringing awareness of Amethyst‟s important programs to the broader Ottawa community,” said Cynthia Waldmeier, Community Relation Coordinator for Amethyst. “The estimated reach of each PSA has been well over 300,000 listeners, and that is a huge audience for us!” Anyone interested in listening to Amethyst‟s PSAs can find them on Amethyst‟s website and Facebook page. Amethyst Staff Le personnel Amethyst Administration Jocelyn Bigras and Tracy Doran Coordinator - Carol Wu Counsellors/Conseillères Nighat Ara Emily Bain Céline Lauriault Donna Hall (Kanata Satellite Office) Gundel Lake Nadine Letang Jacqueline Crépin Rose McDade Community Relations Cynthia Waldmeier and Jane Wood Childcare Coordinator Kaydeen Williams Health Promotion Program Sandi Harmer and Dianne Rogers Intake Worker - Claire Lacelle Former Amethyst client and current Outreach Volunteer Carla Blacquiere helps to voice the problem gambling PSA which ran on all CHUM radio stations from March 16th- March 31st (above). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Amethyst Women‟s Addiction Centre would like to thank members of the community and local organizations for their generous support. In particular, we would like to thank: The Masha Krupp Translation Group Ltd. for their generous support of Amethyst through their principal sponsorship for the upcoming Amethyst Track Challenge for the fourth year. The Minto Group and CRG Consulting for their respective Silver and Bronze sponsorship of the Amethyst Track Challenge. Communityworks Inc. for its incredibly generous donation of $7,500. Amethyst would also like to recognize the ongoing support from our primary funders, the Champlain LHIN and the United Way/Centraide Ottawa. Amethyst Matters Page 3 De gros changements pointent à l’horizon pour le Défi d’athlétisme d’Amethyst Au lendemain de la reconnaissance primée du Défi d‟athlétisme d‟Amethyst (pour plus de précisions, voir la page 4), le Centre Amethyst a le grand plaisir d‟annoncer que l‟inscription au quatrième défi annuel d‟athlétisme bat son plein! Le Défi d‟athlétisme de cette année connaîtra de nombreux changements par rapport aux années antérieures. Comme les organisatrices du Défi d‟athlétisme cherchent à augmenter substantiellement le nombre des participants à cette campagne de financement annuelle, elles cibleront des activités qui supposent la participation de tous les membres des équipes. « Étant donné que cet événement maintenant bien établi en est à sa quatrième année d‟existence, nous avons pensé qu‟il pourrait être amusant de modifier certaines activités, a précisé Cynthia Waldmeier, coordonnatrice des relations communautaires. Nous ne doutons pas que ces nouvelles activités axées sur les équipes inciteront non seulement les participants qui sont à nos côtés depuis 2008 – année du lancement du Défi –, mais aussi des personnes tout à fait nouvelles à se joindre à nous pour avoir du plaisir, tout en appuyant une noble cause par la même occasion. » Le Défi d‟athlétisme de cette année mettra en valeur neuf activités innovatrices, ainsi que beaucoup de nouveaux prix. « Je suis convaincue que le Défi d‟athlétisme de cette année comportera une facette divertissante pour chacun des participants sans exception, tout en permettant également d‟amasser des fonds pour une cause vraiment importante dans la collectivité d‟Ottawa », a ajouté Mme Waldmeier. Pour connaître les possibilités de commandite ou pour inscrire votre équipe, visitez le site Web d‟Amethyst à l‟adresse suivante : www.amethystottawa.org, ou communiquez avec Cynthia Waldmeier au 613‑233‑8906. Date: July 13th, 2011 Location: Ottawa‟s Terry Fox Athletic Facility Events: - 100m - Long jump - 4x100m relay - Tug-of-War - Football throw - CEO Track Challenge ...and more! Cost: $500 per team Visit www.amethyst-ottawa.org to become a sponsor or to register your team! Amethyst Matters Page 4 Amethyst Recognized for Outstanding Fundraising Campaign With Inter national Award Amethyst Women‟s Addiction Centre is thrilled to announce that it was named a finalist in PR News’ prestigious Nonprofit PR Awards. Amethyst‟s annual Track Challenge was recognized in the category of Fundraising Campaign. The award accepts entries from around the world, and is considered one of the highest honours bestowed on non-profit organizations. PR News is a Manhattan based publication and is the most trusted, executive level, reader-supported publication that helps enhance the business impact of PR. Previous winners of the PR News’ Nonprofit PR Awards include such notable organizations as the American Heart Association, World Wildlife Fund and United Way of America. In celebration of this significant achievement, Amethyst held a local event on November 17th in recognition of National Addictions Awareness Week (November 15th-21st) to celebrate the award while also raising awareness about addiction and the need for local support services. Amethyst champion and Majic 100 FM personality Codi Jeffreys was on hand to emcee the event, and past and present Amethyst donors and sponsors were also formally recognized for their dedication to Amethyst‟s fundraising efforts. “We were incredibly honoured to be named a finalist in the Fundraising Campaign category,” said Cynthia Waldmeier, Community Relations Coordinator for Amethyst Women‟s Addiction Centre. “The fact that we were finalists alongside notable international organizations like UNICEF and the United Nations Foundation was very exciting!” The awards presentation was held on November 3rd, 2010 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. where Amethyst was formally recognized with a crystal trophy symbolizing this accomplishment. (Above) Amethyst staff celebrate their finalist placement in the 2010 PR News Nonprofit PR Awards for best fundraising campaign. With over one million public charities in the United States alone, Amethyst‟s inclusion as a top three finalist will not only raise the profile of the organization, but bring much needed attention to addiction issues and women‟s services. (From left) Amethyst Community Relations Coordinator Cynthia Waldmeier presents the award to Track Challenge supporters Ken MacNeill, Codi Jeffreys and Carol Laidlaw. Amethyst Matters Page 5 I n t e r n a t i o n a l Wo m e n ’s D a y Centennial Event a Great Success! March 8th marked the second year that Amethyst held its now annual International Women‟s Day (IWD) event. This year was particularly special in that it was the 100 year anniversary of IWD. IWD was first officially recognized in 1911. Women in parts of Europe started demanding equal rights to education and the workplace to a much greater and more organized degree than had been previously seen. Amethyst Community Relations Coordinator Cynthia Waldmeier facilitates the IWD panelist discussion (above) while a panelist speaks (below). said Cynthia Waldmeier, Community Relations Coordinator. “CBC News, „A‟ Channel, Rogers 22 and the EMC community newspaper all featured the event, which demonstrates that there is clearly still an audience that is interested in feminism, and women‟s issues generally.” Amethyst‟s IWD event entitled Feminism: The Other „F‟ Word? focused on the many ways Feminism can be defined, and featured discussion from a diverse panel of communityminded women from the Ottawa area. “The media attention we received for this event was pretty amazing,” L’activité tenue en l’honneur du centenaire de la Jour née inter nationale de la femme a connu un franc succès! Le 8 mars dernier, le Centre Amethyst tenait son activité annuelle en l‟honneur de la Journée internationale de la femme pour la deuxième année consécutive. Cette année, la journée avait une résonance particulière, puisqu‟il s‟agissait du centième anniversaire de la Journée internationale de la femme. La Journée internationale de la femme a été reconnue officiellement en 1911. Des femmes partout en Europe ont alors commencé à revendiquer des droits égaux à l‟instruction et en milieu de travail, et ce, de façon beaucoup plus étendue et structurée qu‟on ne l‟avait vue jusqu‟alors. « L‟attention médiatique que nous avons reçue pour cette activité a été IWD attendees participate in the World Café component of Amethyst’s IWD presentation (above). assez extraordinaire, a déclaré Cynthia Waldmeier, coordonnatrice des relations communautaires. CBC Newsworld, „A‟ Channel, le réseau TV Rogers (canal 22) et le journal communautaire du groupe EMC ont tous couvert l‟événement, ce qui démontre qu‟il existe encore manifestement un public intéressé par le féminisme et les questions qui touchent les femmes, de façon générale. » L‟activité d‟Amethyst à l‟occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme, qui s‟intitulait Féminisme, un mot qui dérange, ciblait les nombreuses définitions possibles de ce terme. Il s‟agissait d‟une discussion animée par un groupe diversifié de femmes altruistes de la région d‟Ottawa. IWD panelists engage in discussion with the audience (above). Page 6 Help Women Build Healthier Lives Aider les femmes à bâtir des vies plus saines Make a donation to Amethyst Become a member of the Amethyst organization For your donation you will receive: An income tax receipt for donations over $25 Amethyst mailings including our Newsletters Credit Card (Online) - You can give to Friends of Amethyst using your credit card on our secure web site through CanadaHelps. Please visit www.amethyst-ottawa.org and click on the Donate Now button. Your membership includes: A vote at General Meetings Regular email updates on Amethyst activities and events Amethyst mailings including our Newsletters and Annual Report Cheque - made payable to “Friends of Amethyst”. Please mail your cheque to the address indicated on the back of this Newsletter. 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Adhésion: Individu (15 $) ____________________________________________ Address / Adresse ____________________________________________ City / Ville _____________________________ Prov. ________________ ______________________________________ Phone / Téléphone ____________________________________________ E-mail / Courriel ____________________________________________ Thank you for your support. Organisme (50 $) Chèque - libellé au nom de « Friends of Amethyst. » Veuillez envoyer votre cheque à l‟adresse indiquée au dos de ce bulletin. Name / Nom Postal Code / Code Postal Organization ($50) Merci de votre soutien. Amethyst Matters Page 7 Local Radio Personality a Passionate Amethyst Supporter Majic 100 FM‟s popular radio host Codi Jeffreys has always been actively involved in community awareness events, having lent her support to various causes over the years. Her recent connection to Amethyst has resulted in a very special partnership. “I approached Codi last summer to participate as our 2010 Track Challenge MC, and was delighted when she showed such an interest in Amethyst as a cause to get further involved with,” commented Community Relations Coordinator Cynthia Waldmeier. “Codi has been very pro-active in learning about the centre, and is always available to assist Amethyst with events and important media coverage.” Codi has been instrumental in participating in several Amethyst events since the Track Challenge in July. She served as event MC for Amethyst‟s recent Nonprofit PR Awards event that took place last November, and she has promoted a variety of issues relating to Amethyst on her radio show including National Women‟s History Month and National Addictions Awareness Week. “It has always been important to me to use my status as somewhat of a public figure to bring attention to many of the important services Ottawa has to offer,” says Codi Jeffreys. “Women‟s issues and addiction services are two things I am personally committed to, so my relationship with Amethyst has really resulted in a perfect fit.” Codi will again be featured as the event MC for the 2011 Track Challenge, and hopes to also have a team from Majic participate in the athletic events. “We look forward to many more collaborative projects with Codi in the years to come,” continues Waldmeier. “Her passion and enthusiasm make her a fantastic Amethyst spokesperson, and we could not be happier with her involvement.” Codi Jeffreys speaks to Amethyst Track Challenge Coordinator, Jackie Penner at the 2010 event (above left). Codi Jeffreys welcomes participants to the 3rd Annual Amethyst Track Challenge (above right). Codi Jeffreys poses with Amethyst staff after her tour of the centre (above). Contact/Contactez Amethyst www.amethyst-ottawa.org Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre offers bilingual addiction services to women. Amethyst is a day treatment centre which is committed to working with diverse and marginalized groups of women. Our aim is to support women, individually and together, to take control of factors affecting our health and well-being. 488 rue Wilbrod Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6M8 Phone/téléphone: TTY/ATS: Fax/télécopieur: E-mail/courriel: 613.563.0363 613.563.2995 613.565.2175 [email protected] H e l p i n g A i d e r l e s W o m e n f e m m e s à Le Centre Amethyst pour femmes toxicomanes offre des services bilingues pour femmes qui ont une dépendance à l‟alcool, aux drogues, ou au jeu. Amethyst est un centre de traitement de jour confidentiel qui s‟engage à travailler avec des groupes de femmes diversifiées et marginalisées. B u i l d b â t i r H e a l t h i e r d e s v i e s L i v e s p l u s s a i n e s Caring for the environment Nous avons l’environnement à This newsletter can be delivered electronically in full colour, right to your inbox! Please help us reduce our impact on the environment. Simply send an email to [email protected] and Amethyst will add you to our Newsletter distribution list. Il vous est possible de recevoir ce bulletin, en couleur, par voie électronique! Aidez-nous à réduire notre impact sur l‟environnement. Envoyez tout simplement un courriel à [email protected] et Amethyst vous inscrira sur sa liste de diffusion électronique du bulletin. A United Way/Centraide member agency Amethyst Matters is published by / est publié par le Centre Amethyst pour femmes toxicomanes Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care