Info Session Recap

Hey you!

Didn't get a chance to come out to the info session last Tuesday or Wednesday? No worries, here's a link to the slide show that we presented. A lot of the information was presented verbally so don't be afraid to email us to ask any questions about certain slides.

We had a great time at both sessions, but in particular, we received a lot of feedback during the Wednesday session. One of the main suggestions/concerns we discussed was "keeping people involved who aren't on the exec team." We realized that there was so much passion and enthusiasm in the room that it would be a utterly wasteful act to not tap into it. So, next Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Amy and I will be hosting a round-table discussion about keeping people involved. We will be discussing the potential of setting up sub-committees, weekly general meetings, and more. Should you be interested in attending this session, please RSVP with us at queensfreethechildren@gmail.com and we will send you more details about the "round table."

Cheers!
QFTC

Executive Applications - Due October 3rd!

Hello!

Are you interested in applying for a position on QFTC's Executive Team? Then check out our available positions and complete the application! Applications are due on Friday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM. Please email it to queensfreethechildren@gmail.com and 5pn1@queensu.ca. You will receive a confirmation email saying that we've received your application within 24 hours.

Finally, please read the instructions carefully and only complete the sections that apply to you. Should you have any questions regarding the application or the application process, don't hesitate to email us.

Good luck!
Amy and Peter (Co-Chairs, QFTC)

Information Sessions - TWO of them!

Hello!

Next week on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be holding information sessions about QFTC. We will be going over some of the events and ideas that we have planned this year and you can find out how to get involved. These sessions will be particularly useful for those interested in applying for a position on the executive team or traveling abroad with Free the Children.

The sessions will be held in Room 411 of Goodes Hall. If you don't know where Goodes Hall is, you can check out the map below. The sessions on both nights will begin at 7:00 PM and will probably run for 45 minutes to an hour.


Hope to see you there!
QFTC

PS. Please note that you do not have to attend both of them. Just the one that works with your schedule!

Clubs Night!

Hey everyone!

Visit us at our booth this Tuesday and Wednesday for Clubs Night! Clubs Night is an opportunity for those interested in joining a club this year to browse through all that Queen's has to offer. This year it will be held at the BioSciences atrium from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on both Tuesday and Wednesdays.

If you have any questions regarding our club or would like to join our mailing list, please drop by! We also hope to have some goodies available. :)

Peace!
QFTC

Club Constitution

Want to learn more about QFTC and what we're about? Then check out our Club Constitution! In the document, you will find information about our Vision, Mission, Objectives, Structure of the Executive Team, Hiring Process, Funding, and a lot more. Although it is a bit wordy, it might be worth a look through for you hardcore FTCers :)

Please note that the Structure/Positions of the Executive Team is not final. We may add more positions in depending on the response we get during our hiring process. Anyways, check it out!

OK, so the QFTC Constitution wasn't written in 1787. Nor were there the likes of Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Jefferson at the signing of the document but we'd still like to think it's something special.

Sidewalk Sale - Success!

A big thank you to all of you that dropped by our booth yesterday at the Sidewalk Sale. We collected over $100 in donations through our freezies fundraiser and a TON of emails for our Email List. Please keep checking this site for more information regarding future events and our executive hiring applications.

Cheers!
Team QFTC


PS. Thanks to all our 2007-2008 Executive Team Members that helped out with the booth! You guys were AMAZING. :)

Sidewalk Sale

QFTC will be at the ASUS Sidewalk Sale tomorrow (September 5th). Come check us out at our booth. We will also be selling freezies to cover the booth cost and raise some funds.

Welcome!

Welcome to qftc.blogspot.com! This is where you'll find the latest news, event/fundraiser information, and whole lot more about Queen's Free the Children. We also hope to have some of our executive members post their experiences from volunteer trips with Free the Children or opinion pieces on hot topics. We'd like this blog to be as interactive as possible so if you have an idea, thought, or opinion - please post, we'd love to hear from you.

For those who are new to Free the Children, here's a quick overview:

Free the Children, or FTC, was founded by 12-year-old Craig Kielberger (you may know him) in 1995. It all started with a newspaper article on Iqbal Masih, a former child-worker who spoke out about the human rights violations being committed in factories and sweatshops in Pakistan. Craig saw this article and felt like he needed to do something. He gathered 11 school friends to begin fighting child labour and FTC was born.

Thirteen years later, FTC has over 1 million young people in 45 countries participating in its innovative program. It is the world's largest network of children helping children through education meaning that its funds come from grassroots groups in schools and communities led by young people. Through this world-wide effort FTC has built over 500 primary schools providing education to 50,000 children every day. For more information about FTC, visit www.freethechildren.com