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Front Flap
Designed to be a artisitic post card that will remain on the bulletin board of a school staff room.

Mission
The purpose of the Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association is to foster the growth of outdoor recreation and environmental education by providing and facilitating learning opportunities involving the natural and built environments.

Goals
1. To increase the profile of outdoor recreation and environmental education in Saskatchewan. 2. To develop and promote outdoor recreation and environmental education resources. 3. To provide personal and professional development in outdoor recreation and environmental education. 4. To play an active role in providing environmental education opportunities to the public. 5. To become active, informed and effective participants in environmental decision making. 6. To develop partnerships with others who have common interests in, and responsibilities for, managing natural resource use. 7. To foster environmental stewardship in our communities, in our professions and with our partners. 8. To help individuals and families develop sustainable outdoor recreation skills that are ecologically responsible. 9. To enhance the professional knowledge and skills required to become active participants in change.

Envisage Subscription
SOEEA publishes a quarterly newsletter that keeps members current on outdoor and environmental issues, highlights upcoming events, and shares stories of successful learning experiences and ideas to bring the natural world to students.

Conferences
SOEEA, in co-operation with other associations and groups, hosts a major conference biannually. Organized around a particular theme, these events feature workshops, field experiences, presentations, keynote addresses and displays which help promote outdoor and environmental education. Members receive a discounted rate to attend these events.

Ecotours
SOEEA facilitates opportunities for members to participate in ecotours which encourage local knowledge and outdoor recreation opportunities around Saskatchewan. These are family orientated events. Members receive a discounted rate to attend these events.

====Electronic Information (not sure we need to announce this) (Agreed. As well, I'd title it "Website", and emphasis information on SOEEA and SOEEA related events, opportunities and programs. I don't see that we are at the sage of web development that we are claiming, although I know that could change. Also, local and relevant information and contacts for what specifically? Outdoor and Enviro ed?)   ==== The SOEEA website (www.soeea.sk.ca) is a useful site for finding local and relevant information and contacts.

Awards (Should this be The Bernie Melanson Award instead of Awards?)
The Bernie Melanson Award is a prestigious award presented to a person who has demonstrated a long term commitment to outdoor and environmental education.

Networking
SOEEA events, Envisage (the SOEEA newsletter) and the SOEEA website offers many opportunities to network with like minded colleagues. Special networking events are held in particular locations around the province to facilitate networking.

Financial Support
SOEEA offers financial assistance to members to assist them with the implementation of outdoor and environmental education activities and projects. Members are eligible for funding towards individual professional development and school/community group assistance (Environmental Action Projects and Outdoor Education Experiences). SOEEA helps teachers enable students to take off campus outdoor experiences and participate in meaningful action.

SOEEA Board Participation
SOEEA is a well organized and active Board which offers many opportunities for leadership and collegiality. The Executive comprises of the President, Vice President, Past President, Program Director and Treasurer. The other five Board positions are comprised by the Working Group Leaders: Communications, Education, SOEEA Partners, Decision Makers and Families and Public. Each working group actively focusses on their audiences supporting outdoor and environmental education opportunities.

SOEEA items.... (not sure we need to announce this.) (agreed. Or at least using "merchandise" or "gear" I'm not sure how it's a benefit of membership __unless__ you get a discount on the gear) SOEEA regularly produces items of interest for our member to purchase or to enjoy. Items might include lapel pins, caps, vests, bandannas, magnets, pencils, stickers...

SOEEA Publications Occasionally SOEEA will publish items (such as the Field Guide Booklet). Members will receive these publications at a discounted rate. (I'd like it to be strongly stated as a benefit, not things we do... This can be done by just switching the order a bit, something like: Members recieve a discounted rate on SOEEA publications, such as the Field Guide Booklet, as well as future SOEEA publications).

Front of tear off flap
The back flap will tear off to mail in with as registration.

_ New Membership _ Renewal (membership is managed from the date you join)

Rates Regular 1 year - $ 25 2 Year - $45 3 Year - $60 Student 1 year - $10 2 year - $18 3 year - $25 ("Hmm... no family rate?" says the public and families leader) Lifetime $250 Institution/ School $50 *Requires individual contact person  (is this an annual rate?)

Name _ Address _ Postal Code _ __Phone__ __Email__ Organization

Current Profession Please select one (1):
 * ===== Business=====
 * ===== Government (Local, State, Federal)=====
 * ===== Higher Education=====
 * ===== NAAEE Affiliate=====
 * ===== Nonprofit/Non-formal Education=====
 * ===== Pre-K – 12 Education=====
 * =====If teacher, grade level_=====
 * ===== Student=====
 * Other __

Please complete and return with cheque to: SOEEA - Executive Assistant Tina Krupski 26 Corkery Bay, Regina, Sk, S4T 7K6

Back Flap
To be an active SOEEA member please indicate areas in which you might be interested in offering assistance. (too strongly worded) _ Membership _Action Projects _ Ecotours _ Website _Newsletter _Conferences _ Networking _ Board membership

Additionally SOEEA has five active Working Groups - Please let us know if you are interested in assisting with aspects of these groups. In the space below each working group list the opportunities you see for your involvement. (Is this wording a bit intimidating?) (Yes, I'd agree it's a bit of a turn off. This and the part above need to be worded more softly, so that it is inviting and welcoming instead of demanding).

COMMUNICATIONS Help to maintain and improve communication to SOEEA Board members, general membership and potential members. Contribute to the publication of SOEEA’s newsletter, Envisage. Represent SOEEA at local functions and conferences.

SOEEA PARTNERS Contact and maintain a relationship with related organizations. Act as SOEEA representative and ambassador to partner organization meetings and functions when appropriate.

DECISION MAKERS Work with SOEEA members to develop SOEEA's role as an advocate to elected officials and administrators within Government, Education, etc. Work with other provincial, national and international Environmental Education associations, such as EECOM and NAAEE.

PUBLIC AND FAMILIES Help to oversee and plan activities and programs geared to the general public and families, specifically <span style="color: rgb(155, 49, 242)">("such as", or "including" might be more appropriate) the SOEEA Ecotour and SOEEA biennial <span style="color: rgb(244, 26, 207)">(are we committing to this?) <span style="color: rgb(123, 32, 243)">(I'd rather not put biennial or annual, but just "conferences" unless it will definietly happen) conference.

EDUCATION Providing resources, professional development workshops and conferences, and other activities for educators, with a focus on the formal education system. Help ensure that educational strategies and instructional methods are included in each issue of Envisage.

<span style="color: rgb(235, 20, 207)">Pink additions - Sara <span style="color: rgb(127, 0, 255)">Purple additions - Carla <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Goals 1, 2 and 3 are basically the same - could we combine them into one goal? - Mike