Benefits of membership
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Access to a wide range of resources, workshops and networking opportunities that improve leadership skills of Local Home and Schools. Today’s Home and School leaders become tomorrow’s community leaders.
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Access to a wide range of resources and workshops that raise the standards of home life and school life by the promotion of improved social and parental skills at home, at school and for the community as a whole.
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A voice for you, the parent, through collective representation at government levels and within organizations involved in the education sector and/or youth sectors.
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A subscription to the QFHSA NEWS, published since 1948, which preserves and celebrates the contributions, concerns and activities of local associations, reflecting the unique culture of the English-speaking school community of Quebec.
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Insurance coverage for every volunteer member in good standing when volunteering in a home and school sponsored event. The privilege to function as an independent parent volunteer organization with your own bank account and agenda, in conjunction with your school’s governing board and administration and in accordance with QFHSA’s guidelines.
Benefits of Affiliate membership
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Affiliate Membership entitles an organization to be on the mailing list for invitations to participate in future QFHSA literacy or education activities, plus invitations to attend our Annual Fall Conference. The QFHSA Fall Conference offers leadership and parenting skill workshops to Home and School parents as well as affiliate member parents who are interested in attending. A discounted rate will be available for Affiliate members.
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Affiliate Membership includes a subscription to the QFHSA NEWS enjoying continuous publication since 1949. The QFHSA NEWS provides articles of interest to parents on education, health issues as well as updates on news from MELS. Our Focus on the Locals section highlights the activities from our various association schools across the province of Quebec. Three copies of the QFHSA NEWS will be delivered to your CLC address quarterly.(Individual subscriptions are available @ $15.00 per year)
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Affiliate Members are also invited to send a representative to attend the QFHSA Annual General Meeting. as observers and to participate in stimulating discussion with parent representatives from across the province
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