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NEW BRUNSWICK Camp Shiktehawk (http://www.campshiktehawk.com/camp/) Sept 11-14, 2008
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Twin Ponds Oct 9-12, 2008
ACYL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH SHIKTEHAWK AND TWIN PONDS!!!
Opportunities (not) wasted!
A group of young leaders from across the Atlantic Provinces were given an opportunity to attend the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and le Conseil Canadien de la Cooperation (CCC) 2008 Congress in Winnipeg Manitoba. (From left to Right) Mark Gorman (NBTA Credit Union), Laquita Normore (Eagle River Credit Union), Meghan Farrell (Nova Scotia Co-operative Youth Alliance), Noelle Cole (Malpeque Bay Credit Union), Trevor MacDougall (Atlantic Co-operative Youth Leadership) and Matt Ford (Advocate Youth Services Co-operative) took part in joint activities that included a National Youth Forum that enabled Canadian youth from the Anglophone and francophone co-operative movements to come together, share best practices, exchange knowledge, and participate fully in the 2008 CCA/CCC Congress. A big thank you goes out to Kathryn Foulds and Quintin Fox, both from the Canadian Co-operative Association for allowing us to participate in a very rewarding event.
Anti – Drinking and Driving campaign. ‘HE KILLED MY FRIENDS’
There is a very compelling video series that goes along with the video that ACYL has posted. To see the remaining videos visit http://www.hekilledmyfriends.com/
ACYL is looking for bloggers! Is there anyone interested in givin’ it a shot, if so give me a shout! A big thank you goes out to Liam, Patrick, Blake, Bethany, Matt and Megan who will be blogging for ACYL. WICKED!
THANK YOU to our SPONSORS
A huge thank you goes out to the following Co-operatives and Credit Unions for sponsoring youth in your community for the ACYL Camp Mush-a-Mush youth leadership seminar:
INOVA
East Coast Credit Union
Malpeque Bay Credit Union
OMISTA
Advance Savings Credit Union
Credit Union Atlantic
St. Joseph’s Credit Union
Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union
Bergengren Credit Union
PSE
Valley Credit Union
Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Co-operatives
Thank you to our Program Sponsors
Co-op Atlantic, Credit Union Central of New Brunswick, Credit Union Central of Prince Edward Island, Credit Union Central of Nova Scotia, The Co-operators
Many of these generous, altruistic organizations sponsored several youth within their region.
THANK YOU to our VOLUNTEERS
The ACYL Camp Mush-a-Mush youth leadership session would not have been possible if it wasn’t for these amazing individuals. Thank you!
Matt Ford – AYSC
Bobbi MacEachern – Credit Union Central of Nova Scotia
Bev Somers – OMISTA
Blake Reynolds – OMISTA
Niccole Murphy – ACYL Alumni
Nicole O’Connor – ACYL Alumni
Justin Mury – St. Joseph’s Credit Union
Erin Hancock – ACYL Alumni, Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick
Megan Fitzgerald – ACYL Alumni
Larry Higdon – AYSC advisor, Co-op Board Member
Is this what happens at Staff Training? Experience ACYL!
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
Credit Union Central of NB is pleased to announce the 10 recipients of the 2008 Harry M. Daley Memorial Bursary. Mitchell Stewart, Fredericton High; Karinn Crain, Oromocto High; Christy Gaudet, Fundy High; Lydia Frost, Sir James Dunn Academy; Katelyn Barnes, Bonar Law High; Bradley Hughes, Moncton High; Sara Ross, Blackville High; Gabriel Magill, Ecole aux quatre vents; Kristen Flood, Rothesay High; and Kaylea Smith, Cambridge-Narrows High were each presented with a $750 bursary at graduation to help contribute to their post-secondary education costs! Credit Unions empower you to take control of your financial future – visit www.atlanticcreditunions.com to find a Credit Union near you. For more information about applying for 2009 Harry M. Daley Memorial Bursary click on the New Brunswick link within www.atlanticcreditunions.com .
“Rexton Credit Union congratulates past ACYL participants Nicholas Arsenault student at Mgr. Marcel Francois High and Jennifer Daigle student at Bonar Law Memorial High. Both 2008 graduates will receive a $500 scholarship from Rexton Credit Union towards their post-secondary education costs.”
Northumberland Co-operative Limited is pleased to announce they will be offering six (6) scholarships to students entering a post secondary program in the fall. The scholarships have been named to honor the work of Charles Butler and William Vickers, two men who made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of Northumberland Co-operative Limited. The scholarships are valued at $1000.00 each. Visit http://www.northumberlanddairy.ca/e/1000/scholarships.cfm for more details.
The McEwen Scholarship was founded by Co-op Atlantic to honor the memory of W.H. McEwen, the organization's first General Manager. McEwen considered education of the utmost importance, including topics which addressed how co-operatives fulfill their social and economic responsibilities to the community. The McEwen Scholarship is an entrance scholarship awarded to two undergraduate university students each year. The scholarship is allocated in the amount of $1,000 per year for up to four years, for a maximum value of $4,000. Visit http://www.coopatlantic.ca/htm.aspx?id=173 for more details.
ATLANTIC CANADA REPRESENTED!! Canadian Idol
THE WALL
CHECK IT OUT!
Be Heard, Be Seen, Be the TEEN VOICE across Atlantic Canada. Teens are no longer relying on outside Zines to have their work Seen! Teens Now Talk Magazine is a new Halifax-based magazine, written by teens for teens, filling a very real need in Atlantic Canada. Finally teens have a chance to express themselves and be published. http://www.teensnowtalk.com/
EVENTS
Concerts The list of artists have been updated!! Avril Lavigne, Lenny Kravitz, The Eagles, Simple Plan, Bob Dylan, Sarah Slean, Sam Roberts, Matthew Good Band, Blue Man Group, Bob Dylan, All American Rejects, The Duhks, Feist and NAS YEEHA! ADD THE BACKSTREET BOYS TO THIS GROUP!
Any others that I’m missing??
NHL Pre-season
Moncton, September 23, 2008 Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders
Halifax, September 22, 2008 Montreal Canadians vs. Boston Bruins
September 25, 2008 Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins
opportunity to attend the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and le Conseil Canadien de la Cooperation (CCC) 2008 Congress in Winnipeg Manitoba. (From left to Right) Mark Gorman (NBTA Credit Union), Laquita Normore (Eagle River Credit Union), Meghan Farrell (Nova Scotia Co-operative Youth Alliance), Noelle Cole (Malpeque Bay Credit Union), Trevor MacDougall (Atlantic Co-operative Youth Leadership) and Matt Ford (Advocate Youth Services Co-operative) took part in joint activities that included a National Youth Forum that enabled Canadian youth from the Anglophone and francophone co-operative movements to come together, share best practices, exchange knowledge, and participate fully in the 2008 CCA/CCC Congress. A big thank you goes out to Kathryn Foulds and Quintin Fox, both from the Canadian Co-operative Association for allowing us to participate in a very rewarding event. 
ACYL is looking for bloggers! Is there anyone interested in givin’ it a shot, if so give me a shout! A big thank you goes out to Liam, Patrick, Blake, Bethany, Matt and Megan who will be blogging for ACYL. WICKED!
The McEwen Scholarship was founded by Co-op Atlantic to honor the memory of W.H. McEwen, the organization's first General Manager. McEwen considered education of the utmost importance, including topics which addressed how co-operatives fulfill their social and economic responsibilities to the community. The McEwen Scholarship is an entrance scholarship awarded to two undergraduate university students each year. The scholarship is allocated in the amount of $1,000 per year for up to four years, for a maximum value of $4,000. Visit 
