The entire class paused for a moment Friday June 7th for a group photo. Participants came together from the entire Columbia Valley. Instructors Nicole Chaland, Peter Elkins, Sean Markey and Michael H. Shuman led the class through 3 SFU CED courses: Emerging Economic Theories & Practices; Sustainability of People, Planet & Places; and Locanomics: Introduction to Local Living Economies. (Golden, BC) Wow! What a week. Heads are still spinning. So many great ideas. So many great conversations. So much potential!
After a very intense week of Simon Fraser University's (SFU) Community Economic Development (CED) courses, all 20 full-time participants agree that we can work smarter and more effectively for ourselves, our organizations and our community.
Post-Course Assignments
There are a series of writing assignments and web conferences that this cohort will be participating in throughout the summer.
Discussion Groups
Many participants have talked about meeting on a regular basis to coach and inspire each other. Scheduling a meeting with Doodle makes the most sense and an invitation will soon follow. Please confirm your availability when you get it and a future meeting will be scheduled with the best possible fit.
Slideshow
I've shared the photos from the course on these two platforms:
Vimeo
YouTube
Catering
Thanks to the following local restaurants and catering companies that kept us fed, hydrated and alert all week. Please feel free to contact them for your next special event.
Mon – Tues: Kickin' Thyme Catering, Nikki & Elyse, kickinthymecatering@gmail.com
Wed – Thurs: Bacchus Books, Niki Dusseault, bacchusbooks@redshift.bc.ca
Fri: Nagomi Sushi, Shige & Tonia, toniryter@hotmail.com
Meeting Space
Learning is enhanced through one's surroundings and we experienced some of the best meeting spaces in Golden & Area A. Please feel free to contact them to book your next special event.
Mon – Tues: Golden Eco Adventure Ranch (GEAR), Trina Wolfenden, gear@persona.ca
Wed – Fri: Golden Civic Centre, Sue Gould, civiccentre@kickinghorseculture.ca
Sponsors
A lot was contributed to from these partners for this course, so when you get a chance this week, please thank them personally.
Golden & District Community Foundation
Nola Milum, Chair, 250-344-5835, milum@persona.ca
GDCF's financial support came from the 2012 Community Grant Program.
Columbia Basin Trust
Lynda Lafleur, Community Liaison, 1-800-505-8998 x.202, Llafleur@cbt.org
CBT's financial support came from the Community Development Program.
Columbia Valley Credit Union
Sharon Eddy, General Manager, 250-344-2282, Sharon.eddy@cvcu.bc.ca
CVCU's support covered 2 of our great catered lunches.
Columbia Wetlands Adventures
Christina Spence, 1-888-244-7117, Christina@columbiaextreme.com
Christina and Mark Teasdale offered us a very generous rate to ensure that everyone could experience the best of the Columbia Wetlands. CWA will post guest testimonials on their website and accept photos on their Facebook page. Please share your experience!
The Prestige Inn Golden
Sebastien Hofstetter, General Manager, 1-877-737-8443, golden@prestigeinn.com
Those traveling to town know that the Prestige Inn's great 'local non profit' accommodation rate makes participation in these capacity-building events financially possible.
Future Courses
Nicole Chaland (certced@sfu.ca) can answer all your questions and will provide information in the coming weeks on future courses towards completing the SFU CED certificate.
Thanks again for participating and please keep up the great work!
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Ryan Watmough
Consultant, Golden Community Resources Society
250-344-8610
nonprofits.gcrs@gmail.com
After a very intense week of Simon Fraser University's (SFU) Community Economic Development (CED) courses, all 20 full-time participants agree that we can work smarter and more effectively for ourselves, our organizations and our community.
Post-Course Assignments
There are a series of writing assignments and web conferences that this cohort will be participating in throughout the summer.
Discussion Groups
Many participants have talked about meeting on a regular basis to coach and inspire each other. Scheduling a meeting with Doodle makes the most sense and an invitation will soon follow. Please confirm your availability when you get it and a future meeting will be scheduled with the best possible fit.
Slideshow
I've shared the photos from the course on these two platforms:
Vimeo
YouTube
Catering
Thanks to the following local restaurants and catering companies that kept us fed, hydrated and alert all week. Please feel free to contact them for your next special event.
Mon – Tues: Kickin' Thyme Catering, Nikki & Elyse, kickinthymecatering@gmail.com
Wed – Thurs: Bacchus Books, Niki Dusseault, bacchusbooks@redshift.bc.ca
Fri: Nagomi Sushi, Shige & Tonia, toniryter@hotmail.com
Meeting Space
Learning is enhanced through one's surroundings and we experienced some of the best meeting spaces in Golden & Area A. Please feel free to contact them to book your next special event.
Mon – Tues: Golden Eco Adventure Ranch (GEAR), Trina Wolfenden, gear@persona.ca
Wed – Fri: Golden Civic Centre, Sue Gould, civiccentre@kickinghorseculture.ca
Sponsors
A lot was contributed to from these partners for this course, so when you get a chance this week, please thank them personally.
Golden & District Community Foundation
Nola Milum, Chair, 250-344-5835, milum@persona.ca
GDCF's financial support came from the 2012 Community Grant Program.
Columbia Basin Trust
Lynda Lafleur, Community Liaison, 1-800-505-8998 x.202, Llafleur@cbt.org
CBT's financial support came from the Community Development Program.
Columbia Valley Credit Union
Sharon Eddy, General Manager, 250-344-2282, Sharon.eddy@cvcu.bc.ca
CVCU's support covered 2 of our great catered lunches.
Columbia Wetlands Adventures
Christina Spence, 1-888-244-7117, Christina@columbiaextreme.com
Christina and Mark Teasdale offered us a very generous rate to ensure that everyone could experience the best of the Columbia Wetlands. CWA will post guest testimonials on their website and accept photos on their Facebook page. Please share your experience!
The Prestige Inn Golden
Sebastien Hofstetter, General Manager, 1-877-737-8443, golden@prestigeinn.com
Those traveling to town know that the Prestige Inn's great 'local non profit' accommodation rate makes participation in these capacity-building events financially possible.
Future Courses
Nicole Chaland (certced@sfu.ca) can answer all your questions and will provide information in the coming weeks on future courses towards completing the SFU CED certificate.
Thanks again for participating and please keep up the great work!
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Ryan Watmough
Consultant, Golden Community Resources Society
250-344-8610
nonprofits.gcrs@gmail.com
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