Information is key to success in today's sport, culture and recreation environment. In Get the Scoop, you will find the latest news, funding and resources from the
South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District.
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Upcoming South East District Events
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South East District connects a growing network of individuals and organizations interested in sharing, discussing and obtaining information on arts and culture! The theme this year is Arts & Positive Change in Communities.
Deadline: September 12, 2019
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This program is hosted by South East District with support from the Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA). It aligns with the Framework for Recreation in Canada and the Common Vision for Physical Activity.
Application forms must be received by August 15, 2019
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Be proactive before that something terrible happens!
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OFTEN THE MOTIVATION FOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BEING DEVELOPED, WRITTEN, AND IMPLEMENTED IS AFTER SOMETHING HAS GONE TERRIBLY WRONG!
Policies provide the framework for the rules under which the organization conducts its daily work. They provide a consistent approach to delivery of services and volunteers and staff are protected in their rationale for decision making through documented and up to date policies!
Check out our new Policy and Procedure Development Guide! It has tips and tools and templates to help you start creating policy for your facilities and programs!
Need help? South East District offers a mini-workshop focused on this important item! This one-two hour workshop offers best practices to community organizations on the importance and need for policies and procedures. Resources and templates for policy and procedure development will be provided. Policies and procedures help to ensure smooth operations and manage risk!
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Tri-Party Partnership Recognized and Tagline Unveiled for 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster
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As the City of Lloydminster gears up to host the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games (2020 SSG) in just over one year’s time, two important pieces in the planning of the Games were officially recognized on Thursday, July 25: the Tri-Party Agreement and the unveiling of the creative material and tagline for the Games.
The Games will be staged through a partnership, marked by formal agreement, between the Saskatchewan Games Council, the City of Lloydminster, and the 2020 Lloydminster Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Society.
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Spotlight Story: Preserving a Community Recreation Asset!
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One of the biggest challenges for rural communities is aging infrastructure. It is critical for community to make investments into local recreation facilities, either by replacing, repairing or retrofitting!
The Lampman Pool recently replaced the pool liner in their large pool and kiddie pool. The organization also upgraded their stairs to allow for easier access and replaced the diving board. Brittany Fox, Recreation Director, says,
“In 2017, we were given the news from Western Recreation that our pool liner was on its last leg and likely wouldn’t make it another season. In the fall of 2017, we replaced the kiddie pool liner and started fundraising for the large pool liner.”
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As the summer winds down, it's time to say farewell to our summer student, Aline Galarneau, Community Development Assistant! We have had such a wonderful summer with her in our office, and we appreciate all of the hard work that she has contributed.
Aline spent much of her time overseeing our Physical Literacy in the Library Project, created a Programming Toolkit resource, and assisted in some video creation and Saskatchewan Games Program items. Good luck Aline with the rest of your schooling! We will miss you! Her last day is August 23!
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Technology has important effects on business operations whether you are a not for profit, small organization or manage a team. No matter the size of your enterprise, technology has both tangible and intangible benefits that will help you streamline processes and ensure your communications reach the audience you need.
This toolkit has been created to cover a large range of technology that is available for communities to use to assist in the great work they do and to meet the demands of modern society
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Good Luck to Team Sask Athletes!
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South East Sport, Culture and Recreation District would like to wish
TEAM SASK the best of luck at the Games.
Click the link below to view Athletes, Coaches and Managers from southeast Saskatchewan!
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Deadline Extension for Animate Your Community for Culture Days!
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We've recently extended our deadline for the Animate Your Community for Culture Days Saskatchewan funding!
Apply by Thursday, August 15!
Want to host a Culture Days activity between September 27-29, 2019 but have never done one before and aren't sure where to start? Apply for up to $1000 in assistance.
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South East District Can Support Your Community to Attend these September Heritage Workshops!
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Do you have a heritage property that you are considering designating?
**Travel assistance in the amount of .25cents/km to Moose Jaw (and return home) is being provided by South East District to attend these workshops for south east communities (note: one car per community).
Email
admin@southeastdistrict.ca for more information on how to apply for travel assistance before
September 15 (please indicate your name, organization and community). Applicants must receive written approval and be able to prove their workshop attendance in order to receive assistance.
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2019 Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Awards
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The Heritage Awards are presented annually and provide an opportunity to recognize heritage projects that build resilient and sustainable communities for the future. In recognizing success stories, the Awards program celebrates, inspires, encourages and catalyzes the safeguarding of Saskatchewan’s rich and diverse Living Heritage for generations to come.
Eligibility Criteria/Award Categories
Any individual, organization, business, or government body, may submit a nomination.
Organizations, businesses, and all levels of government are eligible to be recognized in these categories:
Event date: October 9, at the Government House, Regina
Deadline: August 26, 12:00 p.m.
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Check out our latest
Cheer Stories profiling the amazing work that happens in communities in sport, culture and recreation. Looking for new ideas? These stories can inspire your community to try something new and fun!
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Saskatchewan Regional Parks Photo Contest
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Capture this summer’s “fun in the sun”. Whatever you’re doing at your favorite Saskatchewan Regional Park, bring your camera and don’t miss that shot!!
Winning Photos will be published in the 2020 Regional Parks Guide and featured on the Regional Parks website.
Prizes:
1st Prize $250.00
2nd Prize, $150.00
3rd Prize, $100.00
Honorable Mention wins a free season pass.
Deadline: October 15th, 2019.
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in motion Community Chase
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Explore your community in a series of fun team challenges. Saskatchewan Blue Cross partnered with in motion to bring the Community Chase to hometowns across the province.
The Chase gets kids and families out to play. It uses outdoor spaces in new ways to show that your community is a place where kids can move and play.
Through the Chase, teams explore their communities in a series of six to eight fun challenges. It uses outdoor spaces in new ways to inspire kids and families to go out and play.
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Arts and Social Impact Explorer
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To help people begin the journey of discovery to deeper understanding of the arts’ long-term social impact, Americans for the Arts has produced the Arts + Social Impact Explorer, an online primer that draws together top-line research, example projects, core research papers, and service/partner organizations about 26 different sectors, all in an effort to make more visible the incredible, wide-reaching impact of the arts.
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5 Ways Arts Projects Can Improve Struggling Communities
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The communities profiled here found opportunities for people to come together in creation and celebration of culture. They developed their social capital by cooperating, sharing, and seeking and finding shared goals, and by developing ties on a cultural level.
These connections serve these communities well in their other endeavors--from economic development to civic participation to healthy living.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
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For more resources, visit our retooled 'Resource' section on our website.
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Grant Writing Tip of the Month: Avoid Fund-Chasing
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Fund-chasing occurs when a non-profit organization applies for a grant just because the money is available, not because the work will promote the organization’s mission. Yes, this does put money into the operations; however, it can also distract an organization from its true mandate. Replace fund-chasing with careful planning, time management and wise spending.
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South East District Wants Your Ideas!
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Are you seeking specific training in your community or are you seeking certain resources or tools? Send us your ideas through our online suggestion box!
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We Want to Meet with You!
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Guess what? South East District staff are available to attend your next board meeting or can come to meet with members of your town council! We can give you a glance of different resources that are available. To set up a meeting, contact Tara-Leigh Heslip, Community Development Consultant, at 306.695.2006. Don't know much about us?
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"South East District is a community driven organization for sport, culture and recreation in south east Saskatchewan.
We help to build creative, active, and healthy communities. Join us!”
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