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* Harassment Policy *
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Frequently Asked Questions Where
is it? What
is the size of the centre? How
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A Reminder To All Members MEMBERSHIP FEES The membership is renewable every April 1 at $25.00/year. Memberships are available to anyone “50 Years & Better” Although non-members aged 50 & Better are welcome to participate in programs Ask for “New” member specials Let's keep our membership growing
Please bring your name tag Name Tags All members will have their tag updated upon renewal. We encourage all members to wear their name tag when attending programs and special events. This is your membership card and ensures you will not be charged the additional fee for non-members. The first name tag is included with membership dues. New name tags can be purchased for $1.50 if it is lost. Notice to all Members Due to the fact many newsletters are not being picked up by the deadline. An increased number of newsletters had to be mailed out to members. This in turn has dramatically increased our advertising cost. Effective April 1st, 2007 We ask all members to pick up their newsletter by the 10th. If you choose to have your newsletter mailed out to you, there will be a $10 surcharge added to your annual membership renewal. Unfortunately we have had to cancel programs due to lack of late enrollment. As the newsletter is our main source of advertising and promoting programs at the centre, we rely on you, the members to have your newsletters in hand to ensure you meet registration deadlines.
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What can you Do?
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Centre Closed???
If at any time the centre needs to be closed due to poor weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Phone Busy??? If both phone lines are busy leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can. Allergy Notice Some of our members may have allergies or asthmatic conditions affecting their health. Please consider this when attending programs, should you smoke, wear perfume or aftershave lotion Cleaning A reminder to all members. By tidying up after ourselves, our maintenance costs can be kept to a minimum. Thank you by helping keep our Centre clean daily. Reminder Please Remove outer footwear during the winter season. This will help us avoid falls and extra cleaning costs. Bring an extra pair of shoes or slippers to avoid slipping. |
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Wish List Wish List includes the following items:
***** We anticipate wish list items will be purchased with community and individual donations. Any donations of the above wish list items would be greatly appreciated. Additional fundraisers may need to be organized in the future to purchase specific wish list items. Please speak to one of the Staff or Council Members for further information. We have been very fortunate to have received numerous items of donations from our Members. They include such items as maintenance and kitchen supplies as well as office equipment. We thank these Members for their generosity. Not only did you recognize the need but your donations help to keep our costs down. Thank you very much. |
| Harassment Policy
In order to maintain the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of our Centre and ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity we would like to share with you a summary of the Ingersoll Seniors Activity Centre/Ingersoll Services for Seniors Harassment Policy established July 2001 (a complete copy is available at the office). This policy will be adhered to for all individuals participating in any activities of the Ingersoll Seniors Activity Centre & Services Department. Ingersoll Services for Seniors Policies and Procedures Policy Type: Services and Centre-Risk Management Policy Title: Anti-Sexual Harassment Summary Policy: Ingersoll Services for Seniors does not tolerate any form of sexual harassment by its staff, volunteers, or visitors to the centre, including but not limited to: a) gender-related comments about an individual’s physical characteristics or mannerismsb) unwelcome physical contact c) suggestive or offensive remarks or innuendos about members of a specific gender d) propositions of physical intimacy e) gender-related verbal abuse f) leering or inappropriate staring g) bragging about sexual prowess h) demands for dates or sexual favors i) offensive jokes or comments of a sexual nature about an employee or client j) display of sexually offensive pictures, graffiti or other materials k) questions or discussions about sexual activities l) paternalism based on gender which a person feels undermines his or her self-respect or position of responsibility m) rough and vulgar humour or language related to gender Procedures:
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We
are very fortunate to have members who are willing to volunteer their time
working at the front reception desk. Yvonne Wilson, Marie Paton, Helen Ferguson, Karen MacKay, Sharon Peter and Kathy Thain who will fill in when they are
available. All of these ladies can assist or direct you.
We
encourage all members to wear their name tag when attending programs and
special events. This is your membership card and ensures that you will not
be charged the additional fee for non-members. A bulletin board has been
hung in the coat room for name tags. You may leave your name tag there or
take it home with you. The name tag is included with membership dues.
ms require
pre-registration to enable us to plan for instructors, times and food.
Please sign up in the registration book located at the front reception
desk to register for upcoming Programs & Special Events by the posted
Deadline Dates. Often a minimum number of participants are required or
else the program will be cancelled.
Coffee
making instructions have been posted and any member is welcome to make
coffee as long as instructions are followed. If the coffee is not for a
program check all coffee station areas (activity room, dining room,
members lounge) before making a pot. This will help to reduce coffee being
thrown out.
A minimum of 6 participants must be
registered by registration deadline or class will be cancelled. Don’t be
disappointed - call the office today to register for your favorite
program.
The
staff will do their best to maintain a comfortable temperature for all
members. Please - do not adjust the heating and cooling system. We also ask to have windows remain closed when the air conditioning
is on.
All
of the rooms in our facility are available for rentals. Our cook Jackie
van Trigt may also be available to cater to your special event.
Please see or call Wendy for
information. Member/volunteer Bill Bennett has
offered to be our contact for opening and closing of the facility for
rentals. Full year members receive a discount on room rentals.
- Jackie van Trigt is
responsible for planning and preparing meals; one on Thursday for the
Rotary club and one on Wednesday for Members. Jackie welcomes any suggestions and ideas for
meals. We continue to look for volunteers to help out with setting of
tables, assisting with food preparation and cleaning up after meals.
Training will be provided for proper food handling techniques as well as
instructions on operating the dishwasher. Please contact one of the Staff or Council Member for more information.