January 2010

 
 

In this e-newsletter:

THE KNOW

Big News!

ACYL will be hosting its 2nd co-operative youth leadership seminar of 2010 at the amazing Camp Wildwood just outside beautiful Bouctouche, New Brunswick.  The seminar will be held May 13-16, 2010.

Participants and volunteers sign up here.... http://www.acyl.coop/english/wall.htm

Participants and volunteers sign up here.... http://www.acyl.coop/english/wall.htm



Fast Co-op Facts

Canada's credit unions have been ranked No. 1 in customer service excellence for the fifth year in a row by global market research firm Synovate.



Liam Cole (ACYL Alumni) is the newest member of GEEKS Unlimited, a worker owned co-op.  Congratulations Liam!!!




THE WALL

Caring for Community


The Global Youth Assembly

The Global Youth Assembly (GYA) is about bringing youth between the ages of 16-28 together from diverse geographical and personal backgrounds to learn from each other and become part of a movement to advance peace and human rights.



Volunteer Canada

Volunteer Canada leads the advancement of volunteerism in strengthening society and quality of life in Canada.



Support your local Economy

The Harrison McCain Scholarship

Two Harrison McCain Scholarships are awarded to a Canadian students entering the first year of any program with minimum 80% average. Selection is based on academic performance, financial need, recognized initiative in funding own education and leadership qualities.



Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union Scholarships

Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union recognizes the contribution of their graduating high school students to their community.



The Canadian Youth Climate Coalition

The Canadian Youth Climate Coalition is demanding immediate and meaningful action on climate change by governmental and private sector leaders. Find out how to get involved. http://www.ourclimate.ca



Atlantic Co-op CFL team?

The Green Bay Packers are the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States.

Should Atlantic Canada consider a co-op CFL team?


Facebook Statistics

Company Figures

1. More than 350 million active users
2. 50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any given day
3. More than 35 million users update their status each day
4. More than 55 million status updates posted each day
5. More than 2.5 billion photos uploaded to the site each month
6. More than 3.5 billion pieces of content (web links, news stories, blog posts, notes, photo albums, etc.) shared each week
7. More than 3.5 million events created each month
8. More than 1.6 million active Pages on Facebook
9. More than 700,000 local businesses have active Pages on Facebook
10. Pages have created more than 5.3 billion fans

Average User Figures

1. Average user has 130 friends on the site
2. Average user sends 8 friend requests per month
3. Average user spends more than 55 minutes per day on Facebook
4. Average user clicks the Like button on 9 pieces of content each month
5. Average user writes 25 comments on Facebook content each month
6. Average user becomes a fan of 2 Pages each month
7. Average user is invited to 3 events per month
8. Average user is a member of 12 groups

Website of the Month


Causecast, dubbed "a one stop philanthropy shop" is a platform where media, philanthropy, social networking, entertainment and education converge to serve a greater purpose.

Our Future is in their hands?



FEATURED COOP

This is a great site that offers financial information for youth.





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