Initiatives

Investing for Income: Preferred Shares and Fixed Income Strategies

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Mon, 2012-01-09 16:31
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Event Date: 
Mar 5 2012 - 1:00pm

 

Join us in the Wilson Room for a seminar presented by Anne Desgagnes, BMO Nesbitt Burns.

Interest rates are at historically low levels and are expected to remain there for the near future. With the current 5-year Government of Canada bond yielding 1.24%*, most fixed income investors are left with negative rates of return after adjusting for taxes and inflation.

Speaker Series - The War of 1812 on the Lakes: Cross Border Perspectives

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Tue, 2012-01-03 15:21
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Event Date: 
Jan 31 2012 - 12:00pm

 

Join us to hear Major John R. Grodzinski and Dr. Gary M. Gibson discuss Canadian and American perspectives of the War of 1812.

 

Cataraqui Golf & Country Club

961 King St. West, Kingston

 

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

12:00pm - 1:30pm (Lunch will be served)

 

$50.00

(Charitable receipts will be issued for a portion)

 

Registration

The NFP Rules are Changing. Is Your Organization Ready?

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Wed, 2011-11-02 11:37
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Event Date: 
Nov 21 2011 - 9:30am

 

Join us in the Wilson Room for a seminar presented by Lisa Asbreuk, Cunningham Swan-Lawyers and Carrie Thompson, KPMG - Accountants.

Lisa will discuss how the new rules will affect not-for-profit organizations in such areas as organizational structure, membership, governance, reporting requirements, duties of directors and what organizations need to do to be in compliance.

Carrie will discuss how the new rules may impact financial reporting and Canada Revenue Agency's increased scrutiny of not-for-profit organizations.

Understanding our Community Speaker Series with Tony Burman

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Mon, 2011-10-03 15:16
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Event Date: 
Nov 1 2011 - 12:00pm

 

Join us for lunch with Tony Burman, Former Chief Strategic Advisor for the Americas, Al Jazeera English. Tony will speak about The Future of News Over Noise in the Age of Al Jazeera.


Cataraqui Golf & Country Club

961 King St. West, Kingston

 

Understanding our Community Speaker Series with Carolyn Acker

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Tue, 2011-08-16 14:52
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Event Date: 
Sep 21 2011 - 12:00pm

 

Carolyn Acker, Founder of Pathways to Education Canada, will be the next speaker in the Community Foundation Speaker Series. Join us to hear Carolyn speak about Pathways to Education: A Social Innovation with Powerful Impact 


Update on Charities Law and Tax Developments

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Tue, 2011-07-05 13:17
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Event Date: 
Jul 27 2011 - 6:00pm

A Workshop

with

Greg Fisher, KPMG

&

Mary-Alice Thompson, Cunningham Swan-Lawyers

 

The Wilson Room, Kingston Frontenac Public Library

$20 - Refreshments will be served

Options for Retirement Living

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Mon, 2011-05-09 14:12
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Event Date: 
May 18 2011 - 6:00pm

 

A FREE information session hosted by Gordon's Estate Services and Community Foundation for Kingston & Area:

 

Rene Vanderhaeghe, Lifestyle Consultant, will be speaking about:

* What to look for when looking into retirement options

* What to expect when living within a retirement community

Imagication - A Family Concert with Valery Lloyd-Watts

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Mon, 2011-03-28 11:11
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Event Date: 
Apr 30 2011 - 4:00pm

 

Doors open at 3:30pm and a children's musical activity will be available, provided by Music for Young Children.


'Understanding our Community' Speaker Series with Vicki Keith

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Mon, 2011-03-07 12:47
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Event Date: 
Apr 14 2011 - 12:30pm

Lunch will be served.

 

Penguins Can Fly with Vicki Keith

Vicki Keith is the most successful marathon swimmer in the history of the sport, and the founder of the Y Knot Abilities Programs for young people with disabilities and their able-bodied siblings.


Catarqui Golf & Country Club

From Generation to Generation Session II

Submitted by janna.stanistreet on Thu, 2011-03-03 15:28
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Event Date: 
Apr 11 2011 - 6:30pm

 

From Generation to Generation

Three special evenings with motivational speaker and financial planner, Mr. Bob Livingston, to explore the role of values, altruism and community involvement in establishing your family’s legacy.

 

Session Two: The Incredible Journey

April 11, 2011 6:30pm-8:30pm

An evening of exploration for grandparents, their children and grandchildren regarding a legacy of giving established through the sharing of family values.

 

The Wilson Room

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