Hello Everyone!

Emma and Sydney here…

Just wanted to let you guys know that we were hoping to continue accepting exec applications until this Friday at 12:00pm because we have heard some rumblings of people missing the deadline who were hoping to apply. We just want to make sure that everyone who wanted to apply does, in fact, get the chance. On that note, the applications we received were phenomenal, and we want everybody who has already applied to know that we are so excited to start interviewing, but due to some extenuating circumstances regarding interested individuals, we wanted to continue accepting applications. Please spread the word to ALL committee members/anybody else you think would be interested so they have enough time to write the application.

So recap - applications due this Friday, noon. We will be emailing and posting an interview schedule by Friday at 5pm.

Thank you to everyone who applied for the Queen’s Health Outreach Executive for 2010/2011. We are very happy with the number of qualified and dedicated individuals that applied! Interviews for General Co-directors will take place on Saturday March 6, 2010.

The newly appointed General Co-directors will then contact the rest of the applicants to schedule interviews.

IMPORTANT: If you applied for the executive and have not received a confirmatory e-mail please e-mail codirectors@qho.ca ASAP.

If you have any questions or conerns please feel free to e-mail the General Codirectors @ codirectors@qho.ca

Thank you!

Selena Zhang and Nicole Buscema
Queen’s Health Outreach
General Directors 2009/2010

Queen’s Health Outreach is now accepting applications for positions on the
2010-2011 Executive Team.

The following positions are currently hiring:

General Co-Directors (2)
Please submit a proposal outlining your vision (short-term and long-term)
for QHO, your understanding of the strengths and areas for growth of the
organization, your goals for QHO 2010-2011. (Maximum length: 5 pages).

Director of Public Relations (1)
Director of Web & Design (1)
Financial Director and Executive Assistant to the Co-Directors (1)
Director of Education (2)
Director of Fundraising (1-2)
Director of Communications (1-2)
Director of Monitoring and Evaluation (1)

Kingston Activities Project Directors (2)
Belize Project Directors (2)
Guyana Project Directors (2)
Northern Project Directors (3)
Kenya Project Directors (2)

Please contact the current Directors for more information on a specific
position.
Responsibilities for each position can be found on their respective Project and Committee pages

Interviews & Requirements of QHO Executive Members:

This year interviews for General Co-Directors will be held on the weekend
of March 5th-7th. Newly selected General Co-Directors will then contact
you for an interview for other positions.

As a member of the QHO Executive team, you are required to:
-       Attend weekly Executive meetings
-       Attend all fundraising events & activities
-       Participate actively in QHO policy and decision-making
-       Guide your respective committee
-       Participate in PR push (September) and hiring of Peer Educators (early
October)

To apply, submit a completed cover sheet, cover letter and resume to the
QHO office (JDUC 209) before 4pm on Wednesday, March 3, 2010

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION

QHO 2010 - 2011 Exec Application

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Queen’s Health Outreach is now hiring Peer Educators for Kingston Activities. Kingston Activities is devoted to teaching social and health related issues affecting the Kingston community. This year, our Peer Educators will be responsible for organizing and running Health Enrichment for Youth Day or “Hey Day”. This event involves planning fun activities and developing teaching kits to educate elementary school children on topics such as: hygiene, exercise, nutrition and peer pressure. In addition, Kingston Activities Peer Educators will be planning a Healthy Living Week in order to involve and inform the Queen’s student body about health issues. New to Kingston Activities is a partnership with Epilepsy Kingston. A variety of potential events are possible for this year, such as a gala dinner, a wine and cheese, a fashion show, purple pancake breakfast, an art auction, and finally, Purple Day, which is a day to raise awareness for Epilepsy.

Applications are due Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 12:00pm (Noon) and can be dropped off in the QHO Office: JDUC 209 OR can be emailed to Amanda and Clare at kingston@qho.ca

Please be aware the Interviews will be held at night on Wednesday, November 25th

Kingston Activites Peer Educator Application

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that
ever has.” - Margaret Mead

The organisation is pleased to welcome thirty-three new faces to the team.
We are ecstatic with the enthusiasm and tremendous potential of every Peer
Educator that has been selected for a project, and are looking forward to
a great year ahead.

Congratulations and Welcome!

Thank you to everyone who applied to be a Queen’s Health Outreach Peer Educator. We were very impressed with the enthusiasm, integrity, and creativity of our applicants. If you have any feedback on the interview process, positive or negative, we would really appreciate hearing it. Selena and Nicole will be holding office hours this Thursday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM in the QHO office JDUC rm. 209 if you would like to meet with us to discuss any aspect of the interview process. You can also e-mail us anonymously using this e-mail account: feedbackqho@gmail.com (the password is qhoqhoqho). Please direct all e-mails to codirectors@qho.ca.

Thanks very much again for all of your hard work and dedication throughout the interview process.

Sincerely,

Nicole Buscema and Selena Zhang

Queen’s Health Outreach

Co-Directors 2009/2010

Remember to come out to our first fundraiser to get to know the QHO executive and support the organization!

Thursday October 29th, 2009

Join us for a party in the ALE Canteen from 9:00pm - 11:30pm (All-Ages Event)

and at ALE House from 11:30pm - ??? (19+)

$5 Cover includes:

• Two parties
• Snacks at the Canteen
• Line skip into Ale House at 11:30!

It’s an amazing deal and a great cause, see you all there!

NOTE: Project Guyana will not be meeting on Thursday (October 29th) . Weekly meetings will resume November 5th.

Thank you to everyone who made it to the first-round of QHO Peer Educator interviews. Due to the high volume and quality of applicants this year, we were unable to move everyone into the second round. As was previously mentioned, there will be no rescheduling of group interviews due to logistical considerations. Exceptions will be made for accommodations made over the weekend with the executive that are not been reflected in the schedule.

Please arrive 10 minutes early. Dress code is business casual.

Please bring with you as much old newspaper as you can find lying around to help with facilitating one of the group activities.

We would highly encourage those that were not chosen for a second-round interview to stay involved in the organisation and apply again next year!

Kind Regards,

Nicole Buscema and Selena Zhang

QHO Co-Directors 2009-2010

Group Interview Schedule [Updated]

Thank you to all QHO peer educator applicants! We received many great
applications and cannot wait to meet you all in person this week. Below is
the individual interview schedule for Peer Educators. If you have
submitted an application and are not on the schedule please e-mail
codirectors@qho.ca. If you have a conflict with your interview time please
e-mail codirectors@qho.ca by 9:00 AM Thursday October 22. Please note that
it is strongly suggested that you make your scheduled interview time.
Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes before your scheduled time. GOOD LUCK!

Nicole Buscema and Selena Zhang
Queen’s Health Outreach
General Co-Directors 2009/2010
codirectors@qho.ca

Interview Schedule

The following committees are meeting in the next week:

• Communications & Fundraising: Monday, October 19th, 2009 from 5:30 - 6:30 in Mac Correy E229.
• Project Belize: Monday, October 19th, 2009 from 5:30 - 6:30 in Mac Correy D211

Please do not hesitate to contact the project/committee directors if you are unable to make a meeting!

• Communications & Fundraising: communications@qho.ca, funds@qho.ca
• Project Belize: belize@qho.ca