Nipissing Family Program Fall Update

As we say good-bye to summer and welcome to fall, there are many changes happening all around us. The Nipissing Family Program has begun its 3th year of NAMI Family-to-Family. With 16 class participants this year, it’s our largest NAMI group yet. We can definitely see the demand for this amazing educational opportunity for families. We are going into our 4rd week of the 12 week course and are looking forward to each class.

The North Bay Nugget did a story for us on the NAMI Family-to-Family Program. A past Participant was interviewed and she shared her story about the trials and tribulations with her daughter, the battle to get an accurate diagnosis and her issues navigating the mental health system. Her words were beautiful. It was hard for her to share her story because of the painful memories but we are all so glad she did. This was the story that reached out to other parents and family members in our community who connected with her story and are now here with us today. In honour of this mother’s strength and perseverance, The Nipissing family program would like to show our thanks and respect by recognizing her efforts.

Joel and I are gearing up for our annual AGM which will be held at The Nipissing Family Program Tuesday October 26th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. We will have our business meeting, review our achievements in the past year as well as discuss where we would like to move forward with the program. (with snacks and refreshments of course!!) With many new family members joining us this is an exciting time and we would be much appreciative of your support at this event.

At our AGM, we will also be voting in our new Family Program Board Representative. This is a great opportunity for any of you family members who have been waiting for an opportunity to get involved and make your difference!!

Please remember these requirements:

1. You must be present at Oct. 26th’s AGM

2. You must have a nominator present at October 26th’s AGM to nominate you as a candidate. You will then tell us about yourself and your passions as well as why you would like to be a representative for The Family Program on PEP’s board.

3. This is a 2 year commitment. The board meets a minimum of 8 times per year, no more than once per month. The board meetings take place during a convenient evening time and a dinner is always provided. The meetings are no longer than 2-3 hours.

4. Once voted in, your presence would be required at PEP business portion of their AGM on November 5th at 5:00 p.m.

*If you are interested in becoming Nipissing Family’s Board Representative and require further information please contact April Raftis.

Don't forget, fall is a great time of year for being active. It's cool but still sunny. Go for a walk and take in fresh air as well as all of the beautiful colours around you!!
~ APRIL