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Ten Oaks Project, March 2008 eNews
Camp Ten Oaks
LAC's at a campfire
Now Accepting LAC Applications


If you're between the ages of 16-17 and have been wanting to develop leadership skills in a camp environment, check out our LAC Program. We will continue to accept applications until all spaces have been filled. More information on our LAC program is available on our website.



Looking for 2008 Camp Staff

Camp Ten Oaks is now hiring staff for its 2008 summer camp program.The following positions are available:


Assistant Camp Director · Camp Counselor · Waterfront Staff · Kitchen Staff


To apply to work at camp, please review our job descriptions and apply online at www.camptenoaks.org.  Staff applications must be completed online no later than April 1, 2008.

                       

For more information about applying or if you have any questions, please contact our Camp Director, Julia Alarie, by email at julia@tenoaksproject.org or by phone at 613.321.2825.


Ten Oaks Project 

Searching for Two New Board Members

The Ten Oaks Project is currently recruiting two individuals to sit on our Board of Directors (BOD) to lead our Marketing and Communications, and Bowl-A-Thon portfolios.  This is for a two year term ending fall 2009.

Download our BOD recruitment flyer (PDF)

If you, or someone you know, is looking to get involved with a community organization in a hands-on role, this is the volunteer experience for you.

For more information, please contact us.


We Bowled a Strike!  Sweet Success at the Bowl-A-Thon
4th Annual Camp Bowl-A-Thon

LIX Chicks get their bowl onThank you to our community of supporters, to all those who bowled and to all those who pledged, and our fabulous volunteers. 

Because of your generosity and commitment to creating safer space for kids of LGBTQ families and LGBTQ youth, we raised over $30,000 at the 4th Annual Camp Bowl-A-Thon.

We hope to have the photo gallery up for the next issue of our newsletter.

Superstar Awards (for the highest fundraisers)
Team - LIX Chicks ($5724)
Adult - Chris Cowperthwaite ($1600)
Youth - Eva Comeau ($250)
Child - Brandin Lawrenson Wagg ($266)

Adventure Bowl Champions - Pink Triangle Youth
Outrageous Team Spirit - Women at Sea/Out Stuff
2008 Bowl-A-Thon Sponsors

Events

NYMPH*MANIA II - Toronto

A benefit for Camp Ten Oaks Saturday March 22, 2008 at Goodhandy's (120 Church St, south of Richmond)
7:00 pm doors, 8:00 pm show

Hosted by sassy comedian "slacker-next-door" Dawn Whitwell and featuring the delicious Cinnamon Hearts Burlesque troupe, cancan darlings THE SAUCY TARTS, drag duo AIDAN & JUSTIN ZAAS, Nashville sensation TUCKER FINN and more!  Plus get some bang for your buck with our BURLYQ BALLOON BUST!

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door (available at Xtra, 491 Church St)

Attendees can stay and enjoy Goodhandy's regular Saturday night extravaganza (think Moulin Rouge meets La Cage Aux Folles meets Victor/Victoria) at no extra charge!

For more info and updates check out myspace.com/nymphmania. Special thanks to collaborators Xtra Magazine and Goodhandy's for all their support.


Other Items of Interest  

GLSEN Releases Report on LGBT Families' Experiences in Schools

The first comprehensive report on LGBT families' experiences in education, Involved, Invisible, Ignored: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Parents and Their Children in Our Nation's K-12 Schools, was released late last month.  This U.S. study has found that LGBT parents are more likely to be involved in their children's K-12 education than the general parent population. At the same time, both LGBT parents and their children often report harassment because of their family structure.

The report was produced by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), in partnership with the Family Equality Council and COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere).
The Ten Oaks Project is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. Our mission is to engage and connect children and youth from LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer) communities through programs and activities rooted in play. 
 
We currently offer one program: Camp Ten Oaks.

Ten Oaks Project | 255 Montreal Road, Unit 205 | Ottawa, ON | K1L 6C4