With your participation, the campaign will reach-out to candidates in all 308 ridings across Canada with the message about the power of sport. Together, we can ask each candidate how they propose to strengthen sport in Canada. Simply asking the questions can make all the difference when we work together. Join the campaign online here or on Facebook.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are need for the City of Edmonton’s Agencies, Boards and Committees which impact sport, including the Community Services Advisory Board, Combative Sports Commission, and the Snow Valley Ski Club. For further information about these opportunities and to apply, click here or call the Office of the City Clerk at 780-442-4395. Application deadline is September 30.

Edmontonians at the Beijing Paralympics
Edmonton and area has a strong contingent of athletes and support staff in Beijing. For more information on these individuals or the Paralympics in general, click here.

Salute to Excellence Awards
Do you know someone who has gained national or international recognition over the past year? Do you know someone who has given more than 5 years of distinguished service as a volunteer and has been an inspiring leader in sport within the city of Edmonton? Then nominate them by September 30.

Call for Nominations
The Wild Rose Foundation is calling for nominations for the 9th annual Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

CIOG Review Sub-Committee Members Needed
The City of Edmonton is seeking volunteers to serve on this Sub-Committee. For more information, click here.

Community Investment Operating Grants
Workshops on understanding the application form and helpful tips for completing it are scheduled for Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16. Click here for more information. Click here for application forms and guidelines. A new Guide to transfer information from the 2008 application to the 2009 version is available here.

2009 Canada Summer Games - Mission Staff Needed
Team Alberta is seeking individuals to participate as Mission Staff for the Games being held August 15-29 in Prince Edward Island.

The Members version of this e-news also provided information on:

• coaching grants application deadline
• team building workshop
• free fund development seminar
• new fundraising opportunity
• media workshops
• sponsorship congress
• gaming workshops

Strengthening Sport in Edmonton
The Royal Glenora distributes the entire ESC Enews to all Directors and sport staff given the highly relevant information it contains. Does your organization?

ESC Strategic Plan Report and Survey
The Strategic Plan report, from the 2008 AGM, is available here.

Reminder - Register NOW for Winter Sports
Edmonton sport organizations - please check your contact information here to ensure the information is accurate.

New Job Postings
Development Coordinator - Alberta Weightlifting
Marketing Assistant - Snow Valley Ski Club
Click here for more information.

Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer Edmonton is encouraging non-profit groups and organizations to post events and recruit short-term volunteers through VolWeb.

Kids Up Front - New Website
Kids Up Front is committed to providing the kind of social experiences that kids need in order to develop into balanced, happy and healthy adults.

Consultations on Federal Budget 2009
Sport Matters Group has set out a series of options for consideration by the Standing Committee on Finance in the pre-budget process and fall Parliamentary session. Click here to read their submission.

Reminder - School Accident Insurance
Sport organizations should remind participants and parents of the benefits of school Student Accident Insurance. For more information on this insurance as offered through the Edmonton Public and Catholic School Boards, visit IAP Kids Plus Accident Insurance.

Mill Woods Recreational Volleyball Society Registration
MWRVS, a citywide co-ed adult volleyball league, is accepting registrations for the 2008-2009 season. You can register as a team or they will try to connect individuals with teams for all levels of play. You can check their website or contact them at 780-466-9772.

Community Spirit Program Presentation - September 11
Pam Boutilier, Program Director of the Community Spirit Program, will explain the Enhanced Charitable Tax Credit and the new Donation Grant Program. For more information, click here. Registration deadline: September 4. Cost: FREE.

2008 Sport Health Conference - Sept 13-14 in Beaumont
This Conference is for athletes, coaches, teachers, parents, trainers and others who work or volunteer in the field of sport and recreation.

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership 2008 Online Registration
This year's conference in Calgary includes a choice of 24 Workshop Sessions in four streams: coaching the developing athlete, high performance, NCCP Learning Facilitators and Evaluators, and sport administrators. For program and registration information, click here.