ROCK TO TALK 2009

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Host :	Kids Help Phone SAC
Genre :	Causes - Fundraisers
Date :	27 November 2009
Time :	19:30 - 23:30
Venue :	Champlain College

Contact Info:

web.khp@gmail.com

10$ admissions.com/presale
15$ Portes/doors

Band List:
Elden
Vice Versa
Eleveneighty

Metro: Longeuil- Université de Sherbrooke

If there are any questions feel free to email us at web.khp@gmail.com

On the night of the concert we are going to try our best to offer lifts from the metro to the school. If we cannot don't worry it’s a quick walk! There will be volunteers helping to direct you to the school as well!

Champlain College Saint-Lambert
900 Riverside Drive
St-Lambert, Québec
J4P 3P2

By Car:

Victoria Bridge
Leaving the bridge, follow signs to St-Lambert, Laurier Blvd. Follow Highway 20 & 132 East, turn right on Osborne Street. Turn right on Macaulay. Turn right on Riverside Drive.

Champlain Bridge
Take first exit off bridge for Highway 20 & 132 East (Sorel-Quebec). Continue on Highway 132 and takeLafayette Blvd. exit. Turn right at traffic light on St. Charles Street (Riverside Drive).

Jacques-Cartier Bridge
Exit from bridge on Highway 20 & 132 (Laprairie, U.S.A., Sorel & Quebec). Take next exit for St-Helene, Lafayette. Follow St-Lambert, Lafayette Blvd.; at second traffic light turn right on Lafayette, at second set of lights turn left on St. Charles Street (Riverside Drive).

Public Transportation:
Métro Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke station
Public Transit (STM, RTL, etc) to Longueuil Station; numbers 1, 2, 6,13 or 15 bus to the front of the college, or a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Métro station.

Success at la Fête des Enfants!

This summer, families [were] invited to discover Park Jean-Drapeau’s treasures at the Fête des enfants, August 14 to 16! The Fête is a place for self-expression and creation for children and their families, and [...] once again offer[ed] concerts and dance shows as well as creative and athletic workshops, cooperative games, and inflatable climbing structures… free! - Taken from the Parc Jean Drapeau Website

Kids Help Phone also took part in the celebrations by supplying entertaining puppet shows to all ages in its very own theatre tent!

The Puppet shows conveyed the importance of the reliable and safe service available to Kids aged five to twenty one throughout Canada. The puppet shows, complete with a 1-800-668-6868 song and Nestle Chocolate bar giveaways were a great success! A heartfelt thank you for all those that made this past weekend’s events such a great success! The volunteers at the tent, who operated the puppet shows, lead the Kids Help Phone quizzes, set up and all around ensured the tent’s smooth running in which was at times excruciating heat, were all tremendous. Fun was had by not only the kids who participated; the volunteers had just as an amazing time! We’re already looking forward to taking part in next year’s festival!

Words from a Student Ambassador

I learned about the Kids Help Phone Student Ambassador Program last fall, as I flipped through an issue of Montreal Families. In a few short lines and a picture of a telephone, it stated that Kids Help Phone was looking for teen volunteers to spread awareness in the schools and communities. Within minutes of reading the ad, I knew I wanted to take part in this program because of how much I believe in Kids Help Phone and the services they offer. I attended the training conference in October of '08, and from then on I was hooked. I recently joined the SAC, which gives me a chance to actively participate in the actual planning of events and fund raising for Kids Help Phone, which is so engaging and stimulating to me. Every envelope I fill, every call I make, every smile to a counselor I see as I walk by, it all means so much to me. There are no words to describe how glad I am to be part of this program, except a heartfelt 'Thank you'.

- Alix

Montreal Student Ambassador Council

Summer Fun! - Vlog #8

Summer Involvement (Vlog #8 Show notes)

• Presentations @ Summer Camps, Day Camps, Cadets, Scouts, Sports Team (i.e. Soccer).
• Awareness Booths and community events in your neighbourhoods.
• Summer Fundraising!
• Car Washes
• Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
• We gots Ideas here at the Khp Office :) Contact Val cohen for details (valerie.cohen@jeunessejecoute.ca) or the S.A.C. (web.khp@gmail.com)
• Get Involved with Rock to Talk!!
• Sell tickets once we've set on date and times of the event :) (Rock to Talk is a beneficiary Concert in support of Kids Help Phone)
• Look for Sponsorships of companies to help us out with Prizes, funds etc. to help make the Rock to Talk event a reality.
• Contact S.A.C by e-mail at web.khp@gmail.com

BMO STUDENT AMBASSADOR AWARDS 2009

• Leadership Award - Andrew
• Spirit of Volunteering Award - Nick and Alix
• Fundraising Award and Memorative Plaque for her commitment to the S.A.C. and for her amazing fundraising efforts - Belinda

Accomplishments this year!

• Walk Fundraising! S.A.C raised over 2 thousand dollars in support of Kids Help Phone!
• The S.A.C. hosted a Kick Off for the Walk!
• Sucessful Gala Celebration of student ambassador's help and commitment to the Kids Help Phone.

Future Vlogs!

Coming soon! Keep checking in the next few weeks for vlogs with Counselors!

Check up on our Twitter if you have it! (https://twitter.com/webkhpqc)

Happy 20th Anniversary!

Since our phone lines went live in May 1989, Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors have been providing help and hope to young people in your community. We’re celebrating 20 years of being there for kids!

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Help Build our Virtual Mosaic!

Join us in celebrating this important milestone by helping us build our special 20th Anniversary Virtual Mosaic.
Post a photo and message online to show your support of our cause. Each photo will make up the mosaic and will eventually reveal a hidden picture that represents the important work we do.
For each image that you submit, your name will be entered in a draw for a special prize from one of our sponsors!

Visit our Mosaic website now and click on the big pink “Share With Us” button to get started.

On May 16, 1989, Kids Help Phone’s phone lines went live. Here is CityTV Toronto’s coverage of Kids Help Phone’s first day of service.

When Kids Help Phone’s lines opened in 1989, young people’s access to confidential, anonymous counselling was revolutionized. Kids began to reach out by the hundreds of thousands, and they haven’t stopped since.

Twenty years later Kids Help Phone has touched the lives of a generation of children and youth in Canada. Thanks to this remarkable relationship between young people and our counsellors, we continue to be a trusted source of support, information and hope for kids today.
A complete historical timeline is available here.

Now, more than ever, we need your help to ensure we can continue being there for kids. Kids who often have nowhere else to turn for safe and trustworthy help. When parents, schools and social services are unavailable, closed, backlogged or simply not accessible because of distance, Kids Help Phone is there.
With your support, our next 20 years will be as successful as the first.

- This article was taken from the Kids Help Phone website

Kids Help Phone Quebec is on Youtube!

Kids Help Phone recently created a new video aimed at raising awareness among youth! The video is below, here's the link if you want to rate, comment or pass it on to friends! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3lx5-VnfCY

Here's the video (in French only :] )

Student Ambassador Gala 2009!

It's time for the Student Ambassador event of the year! The GALA! The Gala is a little get together organized by the S.A.C to celebrate all the great work that you, the Student Ambassadors, have done over the year for Kids Help Phone! Here are the details of the event :

What ? PICNIC!

Where ? Beaver lake, Parc Mont-Royal. IN CASE OF RAIN ? AMC Bowling (Atwater Metro)

When ? Saturday, June 20th, 2009, 1 P.m - 5 P.m

FOOD ?! You betcha! Hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie-dogs, veggie burgers, veggies, dips, chips macaroni salad, water, juice, pop and even POPSICLES!

Games ? What's a picnic without games ?! They'll be lots of games including : scavenger hunt, relay/3 legged race (bring rags and scarves please!) and even tug of war! We encourage you to bring frisbees, footballs, softballs and soccerballs!

R.S.V.P ? Yes please! Before June 12, R.S.V.P with Valerie Cohen (valerie.cohen @ jeunessejecoute.ca or 514-273-7007 ext. 8213)

COST ? - F-R-E-E for Student Ambassadors

Directions ? A trail from the Cartier monument on the Park Avenue side (bus 80 or 129) winds gradually upward toward the top. Or go to Mont-Royal metro station and take the 11 bus. You can also drive up via Côte-des-Neiges and the Voie Camillien-Houde: there are various well-marked parking lots off the road.

MAP ? click here to see where it is on google maps :)

Questions ? e-mail web.khp @ gmail.com or valerie.cohen @ jeunessejecoute.ca :)

We hope to see you there!! Don't forget to R.S.V.P :) Thanks!

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Vlog #3 - (Delayed) - the Student Ambassador Council!

We apologize for the delay in show notes for this vlog! Please note that the competition featured in the second half of this vlog ("Commercial Break") was cancelled. YAY, now happy stuff! The Student Ambassador Council!

Who are we ?

We're a group of Student Ambassadors in montreal who get together to organize and plan events as well as co-ordinate awareness efforts in schools and other places (such as events).

What are some things we've have done ?

Well, this blog and vlogs are one thing! Rock 2 Talk 2008 (a concert to benefit Kids Help Phone-planning for 2009 edition in motion), fundraisers (Such as the Canadian Tire fundraiser as well as a bunch of other ones!), leadership conference planning, and a few other things!

How do I get involved ?

If you are a Student Ambassador in the Montreal region, contact Valerie Cohen for information on how you can become involved with this council, or other Student Ambassador activities. You can also send us an e-mail at web.khp @ gmail.com and we will answer any questions that you have! Remember, all questions are concerning the Student Ambassador program or S.A.C (Student Ambassador Council). If you have any personal questions and are seeking to connect with a councillor, please call 1-800-668-6868 or go to the kids counseling website. Hope you enjoyed the vlog!

Walk For Kids Help Phone Coverage! (Vlog #7)

This is the video coverage of the Walk For Kids Help Phone (Montreal Walk Site :] ) that was held on May 3rd. 3 Million dollars was raised this year nationwide!! In montreal, 230,000$ was raised!! Thank you so much for your support!!! Check out some photos from the event HERE and HERE ! For a list of results for ever walk site, please visit the Walk For Kids Help Phone website. Thanks again for all your support this year! We hope to see you next year!!

Vlog #6! Fundraising News + Walk Information!

This Vlog has info about the walk for Kids Help Phone on May 3rd. As well as some fundraising news from the S.A.C :)

Walk Details!! : This Sunday (May 3rd) 5 Km Walk at Parc Maisonneuve -For Montreal (for additional walk locations, check the show notes to an earlier vlog here) Registration Opens at 8:30am and the walk starts at 10:30 am. BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND PLEDGE MONEY / SUMMARY OF ONLINE PLEDGES ! :) Donations at registration would be very, very, very appreciated! Every dollar counts! :) Come and meet us at the Student Ambassador Awareness tent if you are passing by there!

Fundraising News: The S.A.C raised about 1000$ for the walk for kids help phone by asking for donations in return for bagging customers' purchases at the Kirkland Canadian tire! This just goes to show how easy it is to raise money!! If you would like to organize a fundraiser like the one we did, or any other type of fundraiser don't hesitate to ask us ( The Student Ambassador Council) or the local Kids Help Phone office for help, advice, and resources!

Vlog #5 - LIVE from the Montreal Kick Off

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Woot! So the Kick Off was a lot of fun, we're sorry for those who couldn't make it! This vlog was filmed at the Kick off (Sorry about the loud music in the background, you can't really hear us :P) This video just basically reminds everyone about the walk for Kids help phone!! So Sign up if you haven't already done so at the walk website.

To Volunteer at the walk get in touch with

Valerie Cohen (valerie.cohen@kidshelpphone.ca)

See you next time and hopefully at the walk!

Words From A Student Ambassador

Three years ago I was going through a phase during which most of my life was revolving around the wrong crowd of people. At this time one, of my best friends had been telling me that he wished to take his own life. I had no idea what to do or how to handle such a situation, so I decided to call Kids Help Phone. The night I called, I was in a rush and sadly enough, my call was not answered before I had to go. Although right now my friend is okay, I decided that it was time for me to leave this crowd of friends that was holding me back and decided help Kids Help Phone so that youth like me could receive the service they need when they need it. I didn’t want anyone else to be put on hold again for as long as I was; I wanted to make a difference.

-Nick

Montreal Student Ambassador Council

Inspiring PowerPoint ! - Who I Am Makes A Difference

Here's a very inspirational Powerpoint! Pass it on to family and friends! Enjoy!

Fourth Vlog!

Here's vlog number 4! We had to skip 3 for the time being, because this one is more current :D

As well, the competition that was featured in Vlog #3 was

cancelled :(

Show notes are located here : Kick off Details!

Music With Meaning!

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"In conjunction with the Kids Help Phone, Tru Kings Records has been touring through Montreal and its surrounding areas, performing at high schools. The concerts are designed to raise awareness of issues within schools, such as racism, violence, peer pressure and depression.

Going on their third year, the 2009 Music With Meaning tour will include performances by Tru Kings' artist M'City Solo and special guests like Bad News Brown, DJ Blaster and Pamela.

Giving back to the community is one of Tru Kings' biggest priorities. Performers and their representatives take time between concerts to speak to students about struggles they might face and how they can use the Kids Help Line to get through them. " -musicwithmeaning.ca

We need available student ambassadors to speak to the students about the kids help phone service and how it can be used. You would be speaking to the kids during these concerts, in between acts. Below are tour dates that are coming up ;

Trafalgar School for Girls

Address : 3495 Simpson Montreal, Quebec H3G 2J7

Date : Tuesday, March 31st 2009

Time : 1:02 - 2:07 pm (Arrive by : 11:30 am)

Vanguard Secondaire francophone

Address : 83 boul des Prairies, Laval QC, H7N 2T3

Date : Tuesday, April 7th 2009

Time : 1.00 pm

HERITAGE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Address : 7445 Chemin Chambly

Time : 11:00am - 2:00pm

Date : APRIL 16, 2009

VANGUARD INTERCULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL

Address : 175 metcalf, westmount h3z 2x6

Date : Tuesday, April 28th 2009

Time : 1.00 pm

Please contact Valerie Cohen at valerie.cohen@kidshelpphone.ca or by phone at 514-273-0589 ext. 8213 for additional details or to sign up.

Walk Kick Off!

Hello!!

Come Join us on FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, from 7-11 P.M at the Pepsi AMC Forum (Arcade on the third floor) to kick off the Kids Help Phone walk for Kids. Lots of great food, dj and a dance floor! Bring your friends!

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New ways for Student Ambassadors to get involved!

Kids Help Phone info booth targeting families who have a member with a mental illness (one hour long- and transportation costs included) **in French*

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Kiosk 1

Date/Time : March 24th at 6:00 p.m

Place : Polyvalente Jean-Baptiste-Meilleur (777, boulevard Iberville à Repentigny)

Kiosk 2

Date/Time : March 31st at 6 p.m

Place: Polyvalente Thérèse-Martin (916, Ladouceur à Joliette)

Kiosk 3

Date/Time : April 7th at 6 :00 p.m.

Place : Polyvalente Havre-Jeunesse (2175, Place Malo à Ste-Julienne)

Help at the office!

We are in need of help with recruitment calls to schools and past walkers (in English and in French) Please contact the regional office for more details! -

Second Vlog!

Show notes for this video include basic information concerning the Student Ambassador program.

For more Information Concering the Student Ambassador Student Program, Please visit our main website :

Student Ambassador Program Webpage

The Idea for this program came to life when the program's founder's friend's life was saved by Kids Help Phone form suicide. The founder believed that raising awareness through other youth was the best way to promote the Kids Help Phone Service.

The main goal of the Student Ambassador program is raising awareness though things like presnetations at schools, and information booths at community events.

Returns are numerous! Not only are you likley to get yourself a fashionable marshmellow sweater, free of charge, but also this program allows you benefits such as a chance to win a scholarship after highschool or Cegep. You also develop skills that can be translated and used in workforce environments. You learn and gain leadership and public speaking skills while having a great time. Not only are you helping a wonderfull cause, you're helping yourself :)

The Student Ambassador Program is sponsered by BMO Financial group.

For a student Ambassador Fact Sheet, please

click on the link below and download the PDF Document

Student Ambassador Fact Sheet PDF

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First Vlog! - Walk For Kids Help Phone

Welcome to the kids help phone student ambassador blog. Here is our first vlog!
Salut et bienvenue au blog des Étudiants Ambassadeurs de Jeunesse, J'écoute! Voici notre premier vlog!

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Show notes for this vlog include various walk places and times for Quebec Cities and links:

Information concerning the walk and how to get involved :

Walk for Kids Help Phone


THE WALK IS MAY 3RD, 2009!


Montreal
Location : Parc Maisonneuve(Across from Olympic Stadium)
Walk Distance : 5 km
Registration Opens at : 8:30 AM
Walk Start Time : 10:30 AM

Gatineau
Location : Centre de Plein air du Lac Leamy
Walk Distance : 5 km
Registration Opens at : 8:30 A.M
Walk Start Time : 10:00 A.M

Quebec City/Ville de Québec
Location : Place D'Youville
Walk Distance : 5 km
Registration Opens at : 8:30 A.M
Walk Start Time : 10:00 A.M

Trois-Rivères
Location : Parc PIE XII
Walk Distance : 5 km
Registration Opens at : 8:30 A.M
Walk Start Time : 10:00 A.M

Victoriaville
Contact Christopher for Details / Contactez Christopher pour plus d'information :

E Mail : christopher.blais @ kidshelpphone.ca (remove spaces used to prevent spam)

Phone : 514 273 7007 ext. 8215

Resources (These can also be found at The Walk for Kids Help Phone - Toolbox)

• Official poster
• Team Captain information sheet
• Team Captain guide
• Campaign Coordinator guide
• Sample Emails for Individuals and Team Captains
• Sample Emails for Campaign Coordinators
• Kids Help Phone video clip
• Paper Shoe Order Form
• Online Fundraising FAQ