Committees
DPI depends on the time, energy, and hard work of our volunteers to plan, organize and deliver our programs and services. Thank you to all of our DPI Committee members. Do you have energy, enthusiasm and creative and innovative ideas? Do you consider yourself to be "social", enjoy liaising and like networking with others? If so, perhaps volunteering with DPI is for you! If you are already a DPI member and interested in volunteering, fill out the Volunteer Form.
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Program Committee |
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Neil Monkman, City of Ottawa |
The Program Committee is responsible for creating the PDW event program, choosing speakers for keynote presentations, seminars and workshops and topics that are in line with our theme. We are also responsible for the oversight of the DPI seminars that are held throughout the year. If you'd like to contribute to the Program Committee, you can contact us at program@dpi-canada.com. |
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Membership Services Committee |
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Janet MacQueen, PSC |
Responsible for coordinating and communicating all activities with departmental representatives on behalf of the association and maintaining the membership program. |
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Sponsorship Committee |
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Laura Simpson, TBS |
Our primary goal is to obtain sponsorship and manage the sponsorship requirements for the annual Professional Development Week (PDW) event. Our sponsors provide us with the opportunity to offer our delegates the highest quality of professional development. If you would like more information about the Sponsorship Committee, please contact sponsorship@dpi-canada.com. |
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Marketing & Web Committee |
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Erik Fredette, HRSDC |
The Marketing Committee is responsible for ensuring that a high quality and consistant image of the Association is always presented. Additionally, it is responsible for managing the web presence on behalf of the Association. Throughout the year, the Marketing Committee develops print and web-based products to support the Association. This includes developing supporting materials for the Professional Development Week (PDW) such as Posters, PDW Guide and other materials for distribution either in print or via our Web site. This includes designing and developing generic materials for DPI including advertising and other marketing documentation. If you have a flair for the creative, enjoy writing and seeing a vision go from concept to delivery, please contact the Marketing Director at marketing@dpi-canada.com and see if this is the committee for your skills and interests. |
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Logistics Committee |
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Rick Clouthier, DND |
In a nutshell, Logistics ensures that attendees at all DPI events have a nice place to meet, a comfortable seat and good food to eat. The Logistics Committee is responsible for overall facilities requirements, food and beverages, security, and for the smooth flow of DPI events. Working in a behind-the-scenes capacity and involving the integration and coordination of various DPI portfolios and external suppliers, Logistics is a key element in the success of DPI activities. Starting, in fact, years before the actual event date, Logistics is negotiating site options and booking venues for planned DPI events. As an event approaches, Logistics is hard at work planning room layouts and seating capacities, arranging for meals and beverages, and coordinating with other portfolios within DPI for the seamless delivery of services and comfort throughout. For further information on the Logistics Committee, please send a note to logistics@dpi-canada.com. |
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Technology Services Committee |
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Danny Low, RCMP |
The Technology Services committee is responsible for all aspects of technological requirements and support for all various DPI events, such as the Professional Development Week, our monthly seminars or ad-hoc workshops and presentations. Our committee is also responsible for the administration of our Internet Service Provider account, email, and usage analysis. If you wish to be part of our team or contribute to the Technology Services committee, please contact us at technology@dpi-canada.com. |
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Support Services Committee |
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Dan Sylvestre-Morin , NRCan |
The Support Services Committee is responsible for providing and managing a cadre of volunteers to support both the seminar series and Professional Development Week (PDW). If you like to meet new people and help others, this committee is for you! It will also give you the opportunity to work on your behavioural competencies. For further information, please contact support.services@dpi-canada.com |
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Professionalism Committee |
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John Rath-Wilson, I.S.P., PWGSC |
The Professionalism Committee is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities associated with the I.S.P. designation. |
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50th Planning Committee |
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Sue Kemp, TBS |
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