Monthly Newsletter
May 2019
IN
THIS ISSUE

  • An Interview with Our President
  • FAQ: Updating Existing Policies
  • Spring Special: Orientation Training for Camps
  • Special Interest Webinar: Smart Justice for Children
  • Plan to Protect® Through Policies – FREE
  • Upcoming Trainings and Certification
  • Video Teaser: Online Certification
  • Plan to Protect® is Hiring!
  • Announcements: Saying Goodbye to Team Members
If you missed last month's Special Interest Webinars on Depression or Plan to Protect® for Sports , you can purchase the recording on the Plan to Protect ® School.

If you are interested in becoming a Plan to Protect ® member, now is a great time. Members can register at no cost for monthly Special Interest Webinars, as well as get access to past editions in the Member Section of the website to view at any time.

An Interview with Plan to Protect ® President Melodie Bissell
What is on your mind these days?

I have just returned from a tremendous two-week vacation in Europe visiting my daughter and son-in-law. We visited France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Portugal. We were at Notre Dame taking pictures just hours before the fire broke out. We watched candles being lit, quietly marveling at the beauty of the cathedral, the stained-glass windows, the statues, the grandeur.

Just hours later, the pictures I had taken were a mere reflection of something that no longer existed – only ashes remained where we had walked. I can’t help but think how quickly, without warning where we stand today can be so easily consumed and destroyed. It will take years and years to rebuild this cathedral.
 
This has left me thinking about the importance of prevention. What we do today is so important for tomorrow.

Plan to Protect ® is facing its own changes. How are you feeling about the upcoming changes? 

For the past twelve years, we have continued to grow as an organization and have seen very little turnover in staff – only growth.

In the last few months, we have said goodbye to a number of key staff members – Naomi and Karli taking maternity leave, Naomi being called to the pastorate, Tori moving to Kenya to take up the role as Child Protection Coordinator with Rift Valley Academy, Bridget taking on a job closer to her home. This has created a lot of changes in our little office.

Though I find it very sad to say goodbye to individuals that have been so instrumental in our growth and success, I am choosing to smile at the future and look forward to what is in store for us.

Our team is changing, but the values of the company will remain the same. I love challenges, so finding new team members that share those values inspires me.


Continue reading the interview with Melodie here.
You asked...

Q: We wrote policies many years ago. What updates we should be considering for our policies?

(Question 12c in our FAQ section).

Spring Special
Orientation Training for Camps

 During the months of May and June, receive 50% off our Orientation Training for Camps – the perfect way to get staff and volunteers ready for the summer season.

Sale Price: $15 per registrant (regular $30) . Save more by purchasing a bundle of 100+!

To register, visit the Plan to Protect® Online School .
Smart Justice for Children
Special Interest Webinar

“How do we respond when a child abuses another child?” This webinar will include practical guidelines for putting in place an offender’s convent and how to create a safe environment for everyone. Let’s raise the bar on protection!

$30+tax per webinar
Members can register at no cost for monthly Special Interest Webinars, as well as get access to past editions. Apply for membership  HERE.
Plan to Protect ® Through Policies

This webinar is designed for administrators and leaders of organizations who work with or serve the vulnerable sector. We will provide practical tips and resources for customizing policies. We will also provide an overview of policy services Plan to Protect ® offers to make your job easier. Let’s raise the bar on protection. 

FREE
Upcoming Plan to Protect ® Trainings and Certification

To learn more or to register, click the name of the training.

Click  here  for the full 2019 training calendar.
 May 8, 2019 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

May 11, 2019 @ 1:00pm-3:30pm ET

May 15, 2019 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

May 15, 2019 @ 7:30pm-9:00pm ET

May 16, 2019 @ 12:30pm-1:00pm ET

Online, self-paced. Start now!
Certification Training

Want to learn more about our online certification courses? Check out this promo for our Admin/Leader Level 2 course.

Ready to register? Click HERE to get started.
Staff Goodbyes
This month, we say goodbye to Bridget Boadway (top), Administrative Assistant to the Director of Training, and Ashley Hug, Social Media Specialist.

A big thanks to both of them for their service at Plan to Protect ® . We wish them the very best in their new endeavours.
Plan to Protect ® is HIRING!!
Director of Training

We are looking to hire a Director of Training to join our Ontario-based team. The ideal candidate will have a background in education, strong communication skills, and a knowledge of abuse prevention.

For more information and to apply, review the full position description HERE .