Contact information
For information about a support group near you, or to create a group in your community, please
contact:
Regina Chapter
Chair: Sylvia Fiske
90C Cavendish Street
Regina, SK S4N 5G7
Phone: (306) 757-2663
Fax: (306) 789-2663
Email: regina@osteoporosis.ca
Chapter Events
Available positions / Volunteer
postings
Volunteers are the backbone to the Regina Chapter, and we are seeking volunteers to fill a
number of positions! Orientation, Mentoring & Support are provided for anyone
interested.
Phone: (306) 757-2663(BONES), Fax: (306) 789-2663 or email regina@osteoporosis.ca to learn NEW skills, become a leader, meet NEW
people & help others build stronger BONES.
Vice Chair:
This individual becomes a member of the Chapter Executive and is responsible for providing support to the
Chairperson, helping to carry some of the leadership responsibilities (as delegated). Also plays a role
in the area of Chapter growth.
Communications/Public Relations: Duties include: assist in promotion of
activities and events, develop relationships with local media, create a communications plan, create an annual
communications activity plan, submit updates to the Chapter’s web page and write articles for
publication. Use of the new media opportunities (facebook, twitter, etc.) would be an asset.
Fund Development Chair: This individual would become a member of the
Chapter Executive and chair the Fund Development Committee. He/she would be responsible for developing and
implementing a strategy for enhancing the existing portfolio of fund development activities, preparing
proposals and grant requests.
Contact information
For information about a support group near you, or to create a group in your community,
please contact:
Saskatoon Chapter
Chair: Carole Young
#1, 324 Packham Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2T1
Phone: (306) 931-2663
Fax: (306) 249-9065
Email: saskatoon@osteoporosis.ca
Chapter events
Virtual Education Forum
Thursday, May 17, 2012
"Cracking the Code: Using Food Labels to Improve Your Bone Health"
Please call Joanne at 931-2663 to register.
Bone China Tea
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Available positions / Volunteer
postings
Please contact the office if you (or someone you know) are able to serve our Chapter in any of the
following areas:
Vice Chair:
This individual becomes a member of the Chapter Executive and is responsible for providing support to the
Chairperson, helping to carry some of the leadership responsibilities (as delegated). Also plays a role
in the area of Chapter growth.
History Book:
Our chapter has been working on creating a “History of Our Chapter” book. We would love to include your
story of how you came to volunteer with the Saskatoon Chapter and how long that you have been with us.
Please send us an email or letter with your story! We also are looking for a History Book Editor.
Lead Volunteers:
We are in need of someone to be a lead volunteer in regards to following up with grants after we have
acquired them, most of these have to be completed by January. We also are looking for someone to come
in once a week to handle banking.
Community Outreach Coordinator:
This individual provides leadership in the development and implementation of Osteoporosis Canada’s “Make Your
First Break Your Last” awareness campaign activities at a local/community level and is responsible for being
the key contact for the Chapter’s local program. This would be a five to six-month volunteer placement
with the Chapter, three to four hours per week to start
Other Volunteers:
Long-term Care Educator; Tradeshow Presenters; Pharmacy Information Presenters; Physical Activity Information
Presenter; Fundraisers.
