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The BCASW Fall Conference

REIMAGINING SOCIAL WORK
POLITICS • PASSION • PEOPLE
November 7 – 8, 2008 in Vancouver

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Social Work 2008

"DIGNITY AND JUSTICE
FOR ALL OF US"
Advocating for Human Rights
in a Culture of Diversity

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Val Weed

Member Snapshot

Val Weed, MSW

Social Worker in Private Practice
Prince George

A social worker since 1968, I’ve worked with families and children in mental health and hospital settings, private practice and EAPs. I have also enjoyed teaching - courses for UVic & UBC Social Work in the 1980s, and then full time in the Social Services Program at the College of New Caledonia, 1987 to 2004. I continue to work part time at Walmsley & Associates [EAP]. I moved to Prince George in 1974 “for a year” and have been here ever since! When I am not wearing my Social Work “hat”, I love to ski, bike, paddle, and explore the “great outdoors” with my husband and friends. I am a great advocate of personal / professional wellness . Being a part of BCASW has always given me a sense of connection to Social Work ethics and standards – a sense of staying “on track” and being accountable to self, community , and the social work profession.

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	The Power of Social Work Welcome to the BCASW website! We are the voice for professional Social Work in British Columbia, and our site will keep you informed and current on the issues that matter to social workers in BC. Find out how, every day and in every community, social workers make a difference – that’s the power of Social Work!
	Registered Social Workers in Private Practice Employers, unions and HR Managers: Discover the benefits of covering RSW services under workplace extended health plans Read the brochure which describes the benefits to both employees and to the workplace. Copies of this brochure can be ordered from BCASW Good Therapy for Business: Read the business case for including RSWs as an extended health benefit.
	New Brochure for Healthcare Social Workers BCASW's newest brochure describes the role of Social Workers in the healthcare system to clients, patients and families, Social Work Services in Health Care Settings is available free of charge to all BCASW members (shipping charges may apply). There is space to provide your personal contact info. To order, contact BCASW
	The BCASW Mentoring Program Mentoring provides an opportunity for the decades of collective wisdom and experience of our members to be shared with other BCASW members who will tangibly benefit. Whether you provide brief mentoring services, or undertake a longer-term commitment mentoring recent graduates in our new bridging program, Making the Transition: From School to Practice, your services are greatly valued. Learn all about the BCASW Mentoring Program, download an application to mentor, or download a request for a mentor,
	Affinity Program for BCASW Members The “Social Club” offers BCASW members discounts on a variety of products and services. Log in to the Members Area, and click onto the link to register and start saving. Advocating for Clients: An Interactive Workshop to Gain Practical Tips Presented by BCASW Okanagan Branch Saturday October 4th, 2008, UBC-Okanagan Learn about conflict resolution, mediation, lobbying and political action, as well as negotiating with decision makers in this interactive workshop with David Turner, RSW. David holds a law degree and is Associate Professor, University of Victoria. David is the 2008 recipient of the CASW Distinguished Service Award (BC) for his work as a community activist for human rights, political and social justice. Full details here.
	Registered Social Workers exempted from charging GST Bill C-40 has been passed, exempting social workers providing health-related services from charging GST. More information here. New Password for CASW Website Members can log in to BCASW's Members Area for the password to access the members only section of the Canadian Association of Social Workers' website (new password effective April 2008)