Did you know that Joint Enforcement and Renewal Committee Training is being offered around the province? It is a half day session paid for by the Employer and Recommended by Your Cerc Team. Do you ever feel like you never get anything accomplished at an ERC meeting? Does it feel like meetings are more about power and control than dealing with issues? If this sounds like a sample of your ERC meeting maybe its time to sign up and learn the interest based approach? If your LERC in your local would like training please sign up as soon as possible in an area closest to your local. If you are having problems getting signed up let us know at cerc@opseu.org

Sign up information: http://www.opseu.org/ops/Aug27-2009-OPS-Joint-ERC-Training.htm

Labour Day Funds Available

As we approach the end of our summer, locals are preparing for Labour Day celebrations. Please note that the region has funds to be donated to locals or Area Councils who are hosting or supporting a Labour Day Activity. Please contact Dave or Lynn ... and don't forget to take pictures of your event to be posted on Region 4's website!

You are invited to Region 4’s Inaugural Family Picnic to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 12:00 – 4:00 at the Blockhouse Park in beautiful Merrickville , Ontario . We ask that you please BYOC (bring your own chair) and enjoy an afternoon of games, races, canoes and swimming at the beach and plenty of shopping with nearly 3 dozen Artist studios within the village.

As the region will be providing the hamburgs/hotdogs and drinks, we require an RSVP with an approximate number of family/members who are interested in attending. Please respond to JGallinger@opseu.org before June 15th, 2009.

Please watch the region's website at http://www.opseuregion4.org for further updates.

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

In Solidarity,
Dave Lundy & Lynn Orzel
Region 4 Executive Board Member

DIRECTIONS:

From within Ontario and from the Quebec border, Merrickville may be reached via Highway 401 which runs alongside the St. Lawrence River .

The exit off the 401 is #705. From that head north up County Road #15 until you reach the village (about 46 km).

From Ottawa, go south on Highway 416 and take exit #34 which is County Road #43. Go west on CR #43, past Kemptville to Merrickville (18 km).

We will be set up near the "Friends of the Rideau" along the canal. Their address is 37 St. John St. in Merrickville. From West, County Road 43 takes you to Mill st. Turn right over the locks, and then turn right again onto Main St until you see the end of St John . From east on 43, go straight until you see park on your right. From east coming in on St. Lawrence st., follow until you hit the bridge at the locks and turn left until you see the Friends of the Rideau building on your right at end of St. John st.

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