COMMUNITY MEETINGS

ABOUT THIS SECTION  The Community Council’s main priority is to ensure that all Special Olympics Ontario activities – sport practices, competitions, fundraisers and other events – are carried out with the mission of the organization in mind and pose no health and safety or publicity risk to the organization.  To achieve this goal, Community Councils meet on a monthly basis …

COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELIGIBILITY FOR NOMINATION

This page is currently under review by Special Olympics Ontario   COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELIGIBILITY FOR NOMINATION   Eligibility for Nomination   Any registered volunteer OR member of the public who meets the criteria for membership in Special Olympics Ontario Inc. may stand as a candidate for election to Community Council. Nominations shall be opened at the May council meeting and …

COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION PROCEDURES

  COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION PROCEDURES As outlined in the Special Olympics Ontario Bylaws, Community Council positions are elected positions and no term limit can exceed two years. Most Community Councils choose to hold their bi-annual elections in conjunction with their Annual Member’s Meeting every other year. Some councils, however, hold rotating elections where every year half of the council positions …

Social Media

DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES   Creating an effective set of social media conduct guidelines demands that we listen to users, resolve conflicting needs and remain both open and engaged with internal and external communities.   Defining and developing guidelines and policies as it relates to the development of an organic social media code is critical for Special Olympics Ontario …

Language Guidelines

LANGUAGE GUIDELINES   Words matter. Words can open doors to cultivate the understanding and respect that enable people with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. The following language guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with an intellectual disability to ensure that all people are portrayed with individuality and dignity.   …

Receipts

This document is currently being reviewed by Special Olympics Ontario   RECEIPTS   RECEIPTING AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL   The community Treasurer can produce acknowledgment of payment receipts. Official Tax Receipts can only be generated from SOO.   It is recommended for the community council to have dollar store receipt books available for individuals or donors who would like to …

Expenses

EXPENSES   Expenses incurred by volunteers as they carry out the responsibilities of their position are reimbursable. Please note that only expenses that are indicated on an expense form and approved by the community council as part of a budget submission will be paid back to you. All original receipts should be kept and submitted.   *Please note that receipts …