A very positive meeting with the Canada Games Council
january 31 2012, 10:37
As promised, I gathered together several comments pertaining to the meetings with the Canada Games Council that took place last week. Below are some of the comments, and as we can see, the meetings were quite fruitful!
MARIE-JOSÉE BERNARD - MANAGER-HUMAN RESOURCES
“For me, it was my first meeting with the Canada Games Council. We discussed some of my concerns, and overall it was very beneficial. I learned a lot ...
Sherbrooke 2013 unveils a unifying Language Services Policy
january 18 2012, 09:51
The Host Society of the Canada Summer Games–Sherbrooke 2013 announced their Language Services Policy. This policy is the result of an effort to demonstrate open-mindedness and consideration for the linguistic differences of the participants and visitors, and also to showcase the French language to the Games’ diversified clientele. In so doing, the policy will highlight the harmonious relations between Francophone and Anglophone ...
Lac-à-l'Épaule: Unifying and stimulating!
january 17 2012, 14:03
The 20 managers of Sherbrooke 2013 took the time to get acquainted with their colleagues and their respective roles during the Lac-à-l’Épaule (retreat), held January 13 and 14. The goal of the two-day session was to work while at the same time have fun. Several of the managers presented their services, while adding humour or an interactive activity. They also participated in a "speed dating" session ...
Office of the Ombudsman for volunteers marks a first in Canada Games history
january 12 2012, 02:01
The Host Society of the Canada Summer Games–Sherbrooke 2013 is going to set up an Office of the Ombudsman in order to consider and deal with all requests and complaints coming from the people who will choose to volunteer for this important multisport event. The new initiative for this important volunteer position to be filled in the coming weeks represents a first in the history of the Canada Games.
More than 5000 volunteers will be part ...