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The Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association (NeORA), is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, health and well- being of people and to promote the value and benefits of parks and recreation to the public in their environments throughout Northeastern Ontario.

“Our goal is to keep recreation in Northeastern Ontario a priority!”

The Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association, in collaboration with its many partners provides training and development; and acts as the representative voice for community sport, recreation and fitness

• rganizations in Northeastern Ontario

“Healthier Minds-Healthier Bodies- Healthier Communities”

Hosting the Annual Conference District Training based

• n Northern

needs Brokering Partner Training

Advocating-the Voice for Recreation including volunteers

Networking Marketing/ Promoting the Benefits of Recreation Consulting- Provide Assistance to Municipalities Promote Member Benefits

Local recognition

• f recreation

volunteers

WHAT WE DO!

Work with different levels of government in representing community sport, culture, recreation & fitness

• rganizations.

Partner with various stakeholders in the delivery of training & development

• pportunities for community

sport, culture, recreation & fitness organizations. Partner with the private sector in achieving self-sustainability in its delivery

• f services to its membership.

NEORA’s COMMITMENT

Student $10 Individual/Community Volunteer $20 Community Group $30

BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

• Host training and workshops
• Membership fee is

embedded in the conference fee

• Listing connections to various

vendors

• Access to professional

assistance and technical support

• Access to a network of

recreation and leisure professionals across Northeastern Ontario.

• Access to all individuals,

municipalities and corporations involved with NeORA.

• Invitation to various recreation and leisure training
• pportunities

List the years of conferences and locations: 1980 – Kirkland Lake 1997 – Wawa 2013 - Timmins 1981 – Parry Sound 1998 – Haileybury 2014 – West Nipissing 1982 – Elliot Lake 1999 – Chapleau 2015 - Cochrane 1983 – New Liskeard 2000 – Espanola 2016 – Espanola 1984 – Rayside-Balfour 2001 – Sturgeon Falls 2017 – Tem Shores 1985 – Wawa 2002 – Elliot Lake 2018 - Timmins 1986 – Cochrane/Moosonee 2003 – New Liskeard 1987 – Parry Sound 2004 – Blind River 1988 – Walden 2005 - Timmins 1989 – Blind River 2006 – Greater Sudbury 1990 – Timmins 2007 - Hearst 1992 – Espanola 2008 – Saut Ste Marie 1993 – Elliot Lake 2009- City of North Bay 1994 - New Liskeard 2010 – Elliot Lake 1995 – Parry Sound 2011 - Kapuskasing 1996 – Sudbury 2012 – Greater Sudbury

Just a few of the successful athletes from our area . . . these people began in Northern Ontario and participated in our facilities and in

• ur programs ....

Tessa Bonhomme

At the Annual NeORA Educational Forum, awards are presented to individuals and/or groups to highlight outstanding contributions in the field of Sport and Recreation and Healthy Active Living in Northeastern Ontario.

* Congratulations to Dave Henderson

• ur 2018 President’s Award winner!

President's Award: Recognition of outstanding achievement, commitment and effort in the advancement

• f NeORA and it’s goals.

Distinction Award: This award is presented to an individual who is a leader in the successful advancement of Recreation and Healthy Active Living opportunities in Northeastern Ontario. The recipient shall have made a significant and distinct contribution to the field

• f recreation through such areas as growth, development and/or

enhancement.

Timmins Rock – Board of Directors Brenda Toresan

2018 Award Recipients

Initiatives Award: For outstanding innovation that increases opportunities for participation in Sport, Recreation and Healthy Active Living. This award honours catalysts for change. Nominees in this category have earned a reputation for flexibility and creativity. They approach challenges with curiosity and confidence, and have a gift for getting others involved. They deliver results through new ways of working and by drawing on best practices.

Timmins Underwater Sports Club Gold Miners’ Daughters – Roller Derby and Skate Timmins Tennis Club Timmins Festival & Events Committee

2018 Award Recipients

The Dave DeJourdan Student Award is presented to a student who possesses the passion, commitment, and dedication to be successful in the field of Recreation. Congratulations to Taylor Patterson who received the 2018 Dave DeJourdan Student Award.

Renée-Anne Paquette Nipissing - Parry Sound District rpaquette@westnipissing.ca 705-753-4716 Cindy Dent Sudbury - Manitoulin District 705-674-4455 ext. 2457 cindy.dent@greatersudbury.ca Tammy Caldwell (Treasurer) Cochrane - Temiskaming District 705-362-3363 tcaldwell@temiskamingshores.ca Justine St-Marseille (Secretary) Sudbury – Manitoulin District 705-744-2311 Justin.st-marseille@greatersudbury.ca Cindy Findlay Algoma District 705-248-2381 cfindlay@ontera.net Terry Leveille Exhibitor Representative terry@schoolhouseproducts.com Guy Losier (President) Cochrane – Temiskaming District 705-362-4341 gloiser@hearst.ca Amanda Nadeau (Vice President) Cochrane-Temiskaming District 705-264-1331 Amanda.Nadeau@timmins.ca Jason Boyer Cochrane-Temiskaming District 705-272-5084 jason.boyer@cochraneontario.com Michelle Cundari Canadore College Representative 705-474-1400 ext. 2373 michelle.cundari@nbpsdhu.ca Glenn Arthur Board member at Large 613-296-1906 goaliearch35@gmail.com Tony D'Agostino Ministry Representative 705-945-5923 or 1-800-461-7284 tony.d‘agostino@ontario.ca

DON’T MISS IT !

2019 NeORA Forum and Tradeshow

September 23-26, 2019 Radisson Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario

COMING SOON

PLAY IS A PRIORITY!!!

PLAY IS A PRIORITY – TOPICS UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR 2019

Lessons learned from Fernie BC Developing Asset Management plans Accessible Recreation Playground Revitalization Kingsway Entertainment District GIS and Recreation Corporate Social Responsibility Challenger Baseball Field Age Friendly Strategy Affordable Access to Recreation High Five – Healthy Aging Rzone-Respect and Responsibility Code of Conduct Importance of Free Play Community Improvement Plans and Park Development Success stories from Healthy Kids Community Challenge Energy Efficiency Programs Urban Indigenious Sacred Circle Community Gardens and Parks Special Events and Emergency Plans New approaches to Community consultation Blue Flag certification for beaches Programming non motorized trails Benchmarking for Recreation Site visits to Kivi Park, Northern Water Sports Centre and Pickleball facility

• 1. Please return to your respective communities and tell your

Recreation Staff/volunteers about NeORA.

• 2. Encourage and support your recreation staff to attend our

Annual Conference:

• Educational Forum in Sudbury, September 23-26th
• 3. Become an active partner with NeORA by participating at our

annual conference either as a delegate, a session speaker, an exhibitor or a sponsor.