What is CPF Alberta?
The Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Mission Statement:
CPF is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
CPF Position Statements - listed on the national website
CPF operates.... through chapters in local communities, branches at the provincial/territorial level, and a national association, all governed by volunteer Boards of Directors.
The Alberta Branch of CPF.... was founded in 1977 and incorporated as a non-profit society in 1978 in order to promote, support and enhance French immersion and core French programs throughout this province.
Our 3,500 members are....
parents who want their children to learn French as a second language
other individuals (such as educators, researchers, program graduates, grandparents) who believe that young Canadians should have this opportunity
associations which take out non-voting memberships in order to access our information and support our goals.
Who's who in CPF Alberta....
2011/12 Board of Directors:
- President: Christine Whitney
- Vice President: Cindy Kelly
Directors: Sunday Bauder, Chris Chabot, Marie Commance-Shulko, Vivian Cunningham, Melissa McKenney
Staff:
- Michael Tryon, Executive Director
- Judy Gibson, Branch Development Officer
- Carol Merkosky, Branch Coordinator
Candas Resch, Finance Administrator
Our branch activities include....
liaison between members and education authorities and decision-makers
work on major projects in support of French-second-language learning, often with partner organizations (e.g., the Accent web site)
promotion of opportunities for students to enhance their French language skills
newsletter for members published three times each year
annual conference for members
speakers, workshops, presentations
responses to individual enquires
news releases, media interviews
training sessions and other support for our local chapter volunteers
a resource library of information on French second-language learning and volunteerism for the use of our local chapters
sharing of information among parent groups within Alberta and Canada
CPF Alberta is funded through....
fundraising
grants