CPF Canadian Parents for French - Parksville/Oceanside

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CPF Canadian Parents for French - Parksville/Oceanside Canadian Parents For French, Oceanside Chapter, Vancouver Island. https://sites.google.com/view/cpfoceanside/home articles, by-laws, etc.)

We are a nonprofit group that finds ways to celebrate and advocate for French language and culture locally. What do we do?
‱ We organize fun and exciting events and activities – including family camps, film festivals, carnivals and more – all in French!
‱ We offer resources to parents, especially those who don’t speak French, to support their children at home;
‱ We respond to questions you might have about your child’s ongoing education;
‱ We work with parents, teachers, principals and school administrators to help create unique learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom;
‱ We are part of a network of more than 8,500 members in BC and the Yukon who are continually advocating for better French programs for our kids;
‱ We have an incredible website and send regular newsletters full of information including the latest research and resources on how to address reading and learning challenges, and on where to find summer French camps in BC and across the country. Positions on the Board:

Chair:
‱ Serves as chief volunteer of the organization.
‱ Is a partner with the other Board Members in achieving goals
‱ Provides leadership to the Board
‱ Chairs meetings after developing the agenda with the vice chair and secretary.
‱ Encourages the board's role in strategic planning.
‱ Appoints committee chairs in consultation with other board members
‱ Serves as ex officio as member of committees and attends thru meetings when invited.
‱ Discusses with th provincial branch issues of concern to the board or the organization.
‱ monitors financial planning and financial reports.
‱ plays a leading role in fundraising activities.
‱ evaluates annually the performance of the organization in achieving its mission
‱ Helps guide and mediate board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance. Vice Chair

‱ Is typically a successor to the Chair.
‱ reports to the chair
‱ performs chair responsibilities when the chair cannot be available
‱ works closely with the chair and other staff
‱ participates closely with the chair to develop and implement officer transition plans

Secretary

‱ Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organizations records.
‱ Manager minutes of bard meetings
‱ Ensures minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting.
‱ Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (eg. to note their applicability during meetings or can find this information out when needed.
‱ Works with Communications Coordinator. Treasurer

‱ Manages the finances of the organization
‱ administrates fiscal matters of the organization.
‱ provides the annual budget to the board for approval
‱ ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures. Fundraising/Event Coordinator

‱ Works with the board to plan, organize and coordinate social-cultural events.
‱ Works with the board to develop fundraising strategies and execute fundraising initiatives.
‱ Carefully tracks event spending (receipts for purchases) for submitting to Treasurer. Grant Administrator
‱ Looks into opportunities for grants and presents to board at monthly meetings
‱ Writes and submits grant applications or letters when necessary
‱ Works with Treasurer to ensure correct information

10/26/2026

đŸŒ±đŸŒ· THE 2026 WINTER PLANT FUNDRAISER IS HERE! đŸŒ·đŸŒ±

Ready to add a little colour and life to your home this winter? Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Oceanside has officially launched its 2026 Winter Plant Fundraiser! đŸȘŽđŸ’š

This is a wonderful opportunity to order some beautiful plants while supporting CPF initiatives that benefit our students and community.

đŸ›ïž Ready to browse and order?

👉 Shop online here:
https://cpfoceanside.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home

⏰ ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 9TH!
📍 Pickup: Friday, November 27th
📌 Pickup location: 816 Allsbrook Rd

💚 Help spread the word! Please share this post with friends, family, and colleagues. You can also print a poster to help get the word out!

Thank you for supporting Canadian Parents for French and the programs that benefit our students and community. đŸŒ±đŸŒŒ

— Your EOES PAC, helping spread the word for CPF Oceanside

We have just launched the 2026 Winter Plant fundraiser! Order: https://cpfoceanside.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home Pl...
10/15/2026

We have just launched the 2026 Winter Plant fundraiser!
Order: https://cpfoceanside.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
Please share our post and print a poster to share with your friends, family and colleagues to support CPF initiatives that benefit our students and community!
Pickup: Nov 27 @ 816 Allsbrook Rd

🚌Youth Aged 13-18 living in the RDN will be able to ride transit for free beginning September 6.Pick up your pass at one...
08/26/2026

🚌Youth Aged 13-18 living in the RDN will be able to ride transit for free beginning September 6.

Pick up your pass at one of the pop-up booths including
📍Oceanside Place

Booths will continue to Sept. 6. Check out the full schedule with dates, times + locations here: https://rdn.bc.ca/youth-passes-pop-events

đŸ‡«đŸ‡· Bonne Fete Nationale đŸ‡«đŸ‡·đŸ‡«đŸ‡· The French National Day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789,...
07/14/2026

đŸ‡«đŸ‡· Bonne Fete Nationale đŸ‡«đŸ‡·

đŸ‡«đŸ‡· The French National Day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, a major event of the French Revolution, and the FĂȘte de la FĂ©dĂ©ration that celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790.
đŸ‡«đŸ‡· La fĂȘte nationale française est l'anniversaire de la prise de la Bastille le 14 juillet 1789, un Ă©vĂ©nement majeur de la RĂ©volution française, et de la FĂȘte de la FĂ©dĂ©ration qui a cĂ©lĂ©brĂ© l'unitĂ© du peuple français le 14 juillet 1790.

🎓FĂ©licitations to all the École Ballenas Secondary School Graduates of 2026! ⚜A special congrats to 22 students who gra...
06/29/2026

🎓FĂ©licitations to all the École Ballenas Secondary School Graduates of 2026!
⚜A special congrats to 22 students who graduated with a Dual Dogwood Diploma.
📜And an extra special congrats to those who wrote thoughtful applications for the CPF Oceanside Scholarship!

06/18/2026

☀Where French-speaking kids bring their whole families to camp! Whether your teen is an đŸšŁâ€â™€ïžadventurer or an 🎹artist, we've got a program for them!

Younger kids? We have programs for them too!

And don't worry, parents do not need to speak French.

We still have space in our Nanaimo camp August 22-29, 2026.
📍Join our free info session (Thursday June 18th) by registering here: https://forms.gle/v18VpuqCR83zuCVn7
📍Learn more at our site: www.bcffc.com

There is still time to register for the BC family French camps!! Register today! https://bcffc.com/vancouver-island/vi-r...
06/06/2026

There is still time to register for the BC family French camps!!
Register today!
https://bcffc.com/vancouver-island/vi-registration/

đŸ•ïž There's still time to register for BC Family French Camp!

Imagine your family waking up to the sounds of children playing and singing in French, surrounded by nature and a warm, welcoming community. That's exactly what BC Family French Camp offers — a unique outdoor experience where French Immersion and French-speaking children bring their whole families along for the adventure đŸŒČ
Parents get to relax, connect with other families and take on small volunteer roles, while kids put their French skills to the test with energetic and fun moniteurs. Evenings bring the whole neighbourhood together for night games, sing-along campfires, communal dinners and so much more đŸ”„âœš

📍 Three stunning BC locations this summer:
July — Summerland, on the shores of Okanagan Lake
July — Gwillim Lake, near Chetwynd in northern BC
Mid-August — Vancouver Island beaches, near Nanaimo

👉 Register now: https://bcffc.com/

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đŸ•ïž Il est encore temps de vous inscrire aux camps d'Ă©tĂ© proposĂ©s par BC Family French Camp !

Imaginez votre famille se rĂ©veiller au son des enfants qui jouent et chantent en français, entourĂ©e de nature et d'une communautĂ© chaleureuse. C'est exactement ce que propose le BC Family French Camp — une aventure en plein air unique oĂč les enfants en immersion française et les familles francophones vivent ensemble une expĂ©rience inoubliable đŸŒČ
Les parents profitent de moments de dĂ©tente bien mĂ©ritĂ©s et participent Ă  quelques petites tĂąches bĂ©nĂ©voles, pendant que les enfants mettent leur français en pratique avec des moniteurs dynamiques et pleins d'humour. Les soirĂ©es rassemblent tout le monde autour de jeux nocturnes, de feux de camp, de soupers communautaires et bien plus encore đŸ”„âœš

📍 Trois magnifiques destinations en C.-B. cet Ă©tĂ© :
Juillet — Summerland, sur les rives du lac Okanagan
Juillet — Lac Gwillim, prùs de Chetwynd, dans le nord de la C.-B.
Mi-aoĂ»t — Les plages de l'Ăźle de Vancouver, prĂšs de Nanaimo

👉 Inscrivez-vous maintenant : https://bcffc.com/

Looking for an exciting opportunity this summer? This might be it!
06/06/2026

Looking for an exciting opportunity this summer? This might be it!

The YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada (YEC) Program is a national exchange program for 12 to 17 year olds that pairs groups of 10 to 30 participants together from a different province or territory

04/30/2026

Wondering who we are at CPF, what we do, and what we stand for? Watch this video and consider joining our chapter today!

đŸŽ¶ Remember when Fred Penner came to École Oceanside Elementary?That kind of special experience is exactly what CPF Parks...
04/29/2026

đŸŽ¶ Remember when Fred Penner came to École Oceanside Elementary?

That kind of special experience is exactly what CPF Parksville-Oceanside helps bring to our students: French-language learning, cultural activities, fun events, and community connection.

But our small volunteer team is entering a time of transition, and we aren't sure if anyone from the current team will continue next year. We need a few new people to step up so CPF can continue supporting these opportunities next year.

Our AGM is coming up:

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕞 3:45 PM
📍 Upstairs at Quality Foods in Parksville
The room is on the 2nd floor, to the left as you come up the stairs.

We’ll have snacks and drinks, vote in our 2026/2027 executive, and talk about the year ahead.

No special experience is needed, including speaking French! The commitment is flexible, and for most people it is less than an hour a month.

Interested in joining the executive or helping out next year? Please fill out this short form:
https://forms.gle/TtMGUgSKtSpasDNR8

We’d love to see you there and help keep these opportunities going for local students. 💙
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đŸŽ¶ Vous vous souvenez de la visite de Fred Penner Ă  l’École Oceanside Elementary?

C’est exactement ce genre d’expĂ©rience spĂ©ciale que CPF Parksville-Oceanside aide Ă  offrir Ă  nos Ă©lĂšves: apprentissage du français, activitĂ©s culturelles, Ă©vĂ©nements amusants et liens communautaires.

Mais notre petite Ă©quipe de bĂ©nĂ©voles entre dans une pĂ©riode de transition, et nous avons besoin de quelques nouvelles personnes pour assurer la continuitĂ© de CPF et continuer Ă  offrir ces occasions l’an prochain.

Notre AGA approche :

📅 Mercredi 6 mai 2026
🕞 15 h 45
📍 À l’étage du Quality Foods Ă  Parksville
La salle se trouve au 2e Ă©tage, Ă  gauche en haut de l’escalier.

Il y aura des collations et des boissons. Nous Ă©lirons notre conseil exĂ©cutif pour 2026-2027 et discuterons de l’annĂ©e Ă  venir.

Aucune expĂ©rience particuliĂšre n’est nĂ©cessaire. L’engagement est flexible, et pour la plupart des gens, cela reprĂ©sente moins d’une heure par mois.

Vous souhaitez vous joindre au conseil exĂ©cutif ou aider l’an prochain? Veuillez remplir ce court formulaire:
https://forms.gle/TtMGUgSKtSpasDNR8

Nous aimerions beaucoup vous voir et continuer ensemble Ă  offrir ces belles occasions aux Ă©lĂšves de notre rĂ©gion. 💙

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