The next recreation Round Table is January 30. Focus for this meeting is the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program Are you administering the Community Grant Program in your community? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel uncertain about the program? Do you want to explore best practices used by other communities? Do you want more clarity…
Winter Webinar Series – The Snowball Effect Two great sessions to help build up the core of your organization – your volunteers and your goals – so you can recruit, retain, attract, grow and meet your community needs with purpose. The New Face of VolunteersTuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, ZoomRegistration Deadline: Monday, February…
Thank you, Camp Woodboia members, for meeting in Lafleche with the South West District. We really enjoyed discussing new ideas for Camp Woodboia, which included new partnerships, new programs, and potentially hiring a manager. This is very exciting for Camp Woodboia! If your community or organization would like the South West District to visit, please…
Thank you, Ogema, for meeting with the South West District. We really enjoyed learning about all the progress Ogema is having to advance culture, recreation, and sport in the community. From purchasing an old church to house a larger library, to developing an outdoor space, to an upcoming Volunteer Recruitment Event. Ogema is very active…
The Great Sandhills Museum and Interpretive Centre board members are hard at work behind the scenes planning for the spring! Thank you for inviting us back to join you for a Grant Writing workshop and focused conversation on funding and programming opportunities. If your community or organization would like the South West District to visit,…
We snuck in a few community visits before the snow flew. Thank you to the new Shaunavon Wellness and Leisure Director for the visit! The Wheels were turning as we discussed grants, financial planning for community-based organizations, supporting user groups and non-profit organizations, and the power of community partnerships at the local and regional level. …
South West District Community Consultants are on the road this summer, and ready to meet with community leaders, volunteers, and organizations! We are available to meet virtually or in-person, as you prefer. We want you to succeed, so we: It doesn’t matter if you are working to rebuild a recreation board, looking for training for…
Grant Writing WorkshopDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesThe toolkit, tips, and techniques to help you best apply for grants. Grant Writing BudgetDuration: 30 minutesDive deeper into preparing a budget for your next grant application. Conversation with a Grant WriterDuration: 1 hourFrom theory to practice: A conversation with a grant writer about the trail to grant writing…
Thank you Lafleche, for meeting with the South West District. We really appreciated meeting members from the library, museum, recreation board, arts club, Club 50, RM, community centre, Lions club, and curling rink. It was a great conversation, and we look forward to supporting the community with their culture, recreation, and sport needs. If your…
Thank you Tugaske, for meeting with the South West District. We really appreciated hearing how the library not only serves Tugaske, but serves the surrounding communities. It is a hub of activity and offers so many programs beyond the books. If your community or organization would like the South West District to visit, please reach…