winter 2017 newsletter - deaf · assistant coordinator, asl instructors, learners and other staff...

W I N T E R 2 0 1 7 N E W S L E T T E R

Another year has come and gone. We have learned from the growth we had in 2016, and we have a busy new year to look forward to. As we move forward we also recognize and appreciate the many contributions of people in 2016. Thank you to all for contributions big and small. ACSD has organized several special events for 2017. Be sure to check our website, flyers, mark your calendar and share with people you know. We are excited to have Mari Klassen back again to present a workshop on “Signing Naturally: Units 7 – 12” in Edmonton from April 28th – 30th, 2017. Check out our website for the flyer and registration information. Got a creative side you would like to explore? What about a fun night making unique creations and memories with friends? Check our website for our newest workshop offering this year. Shauna Durston has been busy putting together an awesome “ Wire Art” workshop on March 4 & 11, 2017. Come join us as we explore the fine art of wire bending and bring home your own creation. There are 2 sessions from 10 AM to 1 PM included in the $60 price with all materials provided by us. If you’re interested, contact our administrative assistant to register. It’s back, it’s growing and it’s always our favorite event. ASL Immersion will be held in Edmonton July 3 – 7, 2017. We are excited to announce the reintroduction of ASL Immersion to the City of Calgary for the week sometimes in August. We will announce and post in ACSD’s website. The event is for anyone wanting a full immersion experience in the world of American Sign Language, no prior knowledge needed. We have activities designed for

people of beginner level knowledge up to advanced signers. If you're Deaf, this event is perfect for hearing friends, family, co-workers, and specialists to experience and learn about ASL. Help spread the word and refer them to our website for the flyer and registration information. The Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf has rescheduled the Defty Award presentation to May 2017. They are still calling for submissions to the Film Making Youth competition. Get a chance to be showcased all across Canada if your submission wins. More information can be found on our website. We have our next Board of Directors meeting on February 25, 2017. It will be held at the Real Bouchard Hall room at the Edmonton Association of the Deaf Community Centre. We will have beverages and refreshments. This is open to the community so we hope to see you there at 10 AM. We are always looking for new ideas and people so come visit our office, talk to our many wonderful members, and help us make Alberta stronger! Culturally Yours,

Emil Kvarnberg ACSD Vice-president

ALBERTA CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF WINTER 2017

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lorem ipsum dolor dolor sit amet. Edmonton Eskimos 2016 Anthem Singer / Interpreters

At Commonwealth Stadium

Date Anthem Singer Sat, June 18 Bonny Milliken Sat, June 25 Victoria Meusel Friday, July 8 Brenda Hillcox Sat, July 23rd Anita Mazzuca Thurs, July 28 Victoria Meusel Thurs, Aug 11 Bonny Milliken Friday, Aug 26 Shauna Durston Sat, Sept 10 Brenda Hillcox Friday, Sept 23 Gwendolyn Lathe Sat, Nov 5 Anita Mazzuca

Edmonton Eskimos

Since the Alberta Association of the Deaf agreed to pass the torch to ACSD in 2015, we’ve had many great opportunities for the public to see our beautiful ASL through the Deaf signers singing the

national anthem to start off the Edmonton Eskimos home games. This is a perfect place for everyone to see it. I want to thank

Shauna Durston for arranging the anthem signers and interpreters for each home game.

ACSD profoundly appreciated Anita Mazzuca, Victoria Meusel,

Bonny Millkien, Shauna Durston, Brenda Hillcox, and Gwendolyn Lathe for their outstanding jobs.

ACSD also wants to express deep gratitude to Helen McLeod,

Carla Dupras, Jenni Stevens, Megan Richelhoff, Laura Patterson and Diane De Andrade who volunteered to interpret.

We will have this opportunity again next year

at the Edmonton Eskimos games.

Go Edmonton Go!


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On behalf of ACSD, we would like to inform you that we are looking for Deaf Individuals to fill the position of:

Instructor for ASL Immersion July 3 – 7, 2017 – Edmonton

The duties include:

• Attending 3 - 4 ASL Immersion Workshops/training sessions • Having Teamwork communication supports • Doing prep work to teach classes on the week of ASL Immersion • Preparing and being involved in workshops for the participants • Reading through the ASL Immersion lesson plans and understanding the objectives

of each unit • Accept assignments are requested by the ASL Coordinator and ASL Assistant Coordinator

You must:

• Be energetic, creative, and have a great sense of humour. • Be a member of a recognized Deaf Organization (CAD, EAD, ACSD, ADSA, etc) • Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times towards the Coordinator, ASL

Assistant Coordinator, ASL Instructors, learners and other staff • Mandatory attendance for each workshop, meeting, and classes

All Interested applicants can email or send their cover letter and resume to:

Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf c/o ASL Immersion 2017 #206, 11404 – 142 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5M 1V1

Email: [email protected][email protected]

The deadline for application will be March 31, 2017


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I M M E R S I O N EDMONTON,AB JULY 3-7, 2017

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME:_____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________

CITY/POSTAL CODE:_______________________________________________

CELLTEXT:________________________EMAIL:__________________________

Beginner 1 I know zero ASL No signs no fingerspelling

Intermediate 1 I’m currently in Signing Naturally Level 1 Unit 1-6

Advance 1 I’m currently in Signing Naturally Level 3 Unit 13-17 or pre interpreting training

Beginner 2 I know maybe 200 signs and

fingerspelling but haven’t

taken courses

Intermediate 2 I’m currently in Signing Nat-

urally Level 2 Unit 7-12

Youth 12-17

My class level is ( please see the bottom for level )

ASL IMMERSION REGISTRATION FEE: $350.00 or 2 persons for $600

Please make cheque or money order payable to:

Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf and mail with registration form to:

Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf RE: ASL Immersion

#206, 11404—142 St NW Edmonton, Alberta T5M 1V1

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PAYMENT METHOD:______________________________________NAME ON CREDIT CARD____________________________________

CREDIT CARD NUMBER:_______________________________________________________________________________________________

EXPIRY DATE:____________________________________________SECURITY CODE:___________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZATION:______________________________________________________________________________________

Visa, MasterCard, and Debit are available There is a $2.50 charge per Visa/MasterCard Transaction

and $0.25 charge for Debit There is a $42.50 fees for all NSF cheques. There is a $50.00 cancellation fee due to administrative costs.

If you have a questions or inquires regarding ASL Immersion, please contact Administrative Assistant: [email protected] or check www.acsd.ca

ASL Immersion will be located at: 6240-113 Street

Edmonton, Alberta

HOSTED BY ALBERTA CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF


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Saturday,February25,[email protected]

EdmontonAssociationoftheDeafCommunityCentre

intheRealBouchard’sHallRoom.Juice,coffee,teaand

refreshmentswillbeserved.Seeyouthere!!


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Wire Contour Handshape Art Class

MARCH 4 & 11, 2017 Two sessions ( 3 hours)

10 am to 1 pm Alberta School for the Deaf

Cafeteria

For more info, contact [email protected]

Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf or www.acsd.ca

$60 per person

includes materials

Carly Winters, Art Teacher


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Signing Naturally Workshop

with Mari Klassen

Alberta School for the Deaf

6240 - 113 Street, Edmonton

Friday, April 28, 2017 - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

“Computer Techniques & Tools”

This is for Deaf Instructors only

SN Workshop Fee: $175.00

Payable to Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf

Deadline: April 24th, 2017

Bring SN Unit 7 - 12

Teacher ’s curriculum guide book

Bring your own lunch

Presents

For more info, contact Victoria, ACSD Admin. Assistant

acsdoffice@shawcable .com


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SNUnit7–12WorkshopApril28–30,2017

WORKSHOPFEE:$175.00(PleasePrintclearly)

NAME:______________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________

CITY:_______________________________________________________________________________________

PROVINCE:________________________________________________________________________________

POSTALCODE:___________________________________________________________________________

EMAIL:_________________________________________TEXT:___________________________________

MakechequeormoneyorderpayabletoAlbertaCulturalSocietyoftheDeaf

andmailwiththeregistrationformto:

AlbertaCulturalSocietyoftheDeaf#206,11404–142StNWEdmonton,ABT5M1V1

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WeacceptVisa,MasterCard,Debit,CashandChequeThereisa$2.50surchargeforVisa/MasterCardand$0.25surchargeforDebit.

PAYMENTMETHOD:___________________________________________________________

NAMEONCREDITCARD:______________________________________________________

CREDITCARDNUMBER:_______________________________________________________

EXPIRYDATE:______________________SECURITYCODE:______________________

SIGNATUREOFAUTHORIZATION:___________________________________________


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CADEAUX

T H E D E FTY AWA R D S

GA L ASEPTEMBER 24, 2016

DEAF CULTURE CENTRE

LOCATION TBADISTILLERY HISTORIC DISTRICT

DOORS OPEN AT 7:15PM

OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS: FILM MAKING YOUTH AWARDS

$55 TAX DONATION RECIPTMAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOWABLE

THE DEFTY AWARDS FOR YOUTH EXCELLENCE IN FILM MAKING PROMOTES AND CELEBRATESEMERGING DEAF FILM-MAKERS AND SHOWCASES THE WORKS OF WINNERS.

The DEAF CULTURE CENTRE acknowledges the generous support of TD Bank Group for the FOLLOW US on:

The Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf (CCSD)

and recognize the arts of fellow Deaf Canadians. The DEAF CULTURE CENTRE, under the auspices of CCSD,

The TD Bank Group is the proud presenting sponsor of

to coincide with the Deaf Heritage Month proclamation by the World Federation of the Deaf.

To sponsor or reserve tickets visit deafculturecentre.caFor more info contact [email protected]

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT [email protected] WILL BE LIVE STREAMING ACROSS CANADA

MOVED TOMAY 2017


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Tea Products

LooseLeafTeaTins(7differentblendsoffineteas)

$15.00each 1)PreserveOrangePu’erh(Pu’erh) 2)AliveOrangeCitrusSunrise(HerbalTisane) 3)ResonateCreamyEarlGrey(Black) 4)InspireCherryBlossom(White) 5)CultureHoneybrushRaspberry(RooibosBlend) 6)FreshMorroccanMint(Green) 7)CommunityGinsengOolong(Oolong)

TeamadebySpireOrganic

ProceedstoCanadianCulturalSocietyoftheDeaf


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Tea Products

Loose Leaf Diverse Tea bags (4 different blends of fine teas)

$15.00 each

1) Pumpkin Spice 2) Mango Menage 3) Very Berry 4) Chai Indienne

Tea made by Spire Organic

Proceeds to Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf


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Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf has been granted a casino fundraiser by Alberta Gaming Licensing Commission (AGLC) and we require volunteers to work a shift this year 2017. This is a very important fundraiser which provides critical funding to enhance Alberta Cultural of the Deaf projects and services. Your support is an essential for the success of this fundraiser and many volunteers are required to make it happen. The casino will be held on May 27 & 28, 2017 at the Casino Yellowhead located in West-end. We are required to fill the position of General Managers, Bankers, Cashiers, Count Room Supervisor, Count Room Staff, and Chip Runners. These keys positions must be filled by volunteers. Signing up for one shift (or two) will make a difference in Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf’s projects for years to come. There are many shifts to choose from, so please be generous with your time and let us know your availability. Over the two-day period we are required to fill over 40 positions to qualify for this casino. Thank you for your willingness to work as a team… It may be even fun! Thank you for responding to this invitation to join our fundraiser. Please send an email to [email protected] indicating whether you would be available for a day shift or night shift. If you have a preference of a position you would like to fill, please indicate this also. Closer to the event, you will receive a follow-up email with important additional details related to your volunteer positions. Thank you, again, for your fantastic show of support. Sincerely, Brenda Hillcox ACSD Casino Chairperson


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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

May 27 & 28, 2017

Contact: Brenda Hillcox, ACSD Casino Chairperson ([email protected])

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