2/24/2020 October For Your Benefit https://ola.informz.ca/informzdataservice/onlineversion/pub/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9MTA0MDkyNg== 2/7 2019 and submit a report on how this professional development opportunity contributed to their career goals by April 30. To apply: The application period has been extended to December 19. To apply complete the online application form. The winner will be contacted by email by December 20. APPLY TODAY >> Dragon's Den: The Larry Moore Challenge Do you have an innovative idea or project that needs some help? OLA is introducing a special 25th Super Conference anniversary Larry Moore Challenge, Dragon's Den style! Are you up for the challenge? Submit a proposal by January 18 through this online form. Up to 10 proposals will be selected to present a 60 second pitch to the OLA Dragons at Super Conference. Prizes will be announced at the Friday Keynote. Prizes available: 1st Place: $5,000 2nd Place: $2,500 3rd Place: $1,250 For more information, contact OLA here or visit our website. TAKE THE CHALLENGE >> Hounour a Mentor: Donate to the OLA Mentoring Fund The OLA Mentoring fund honours those who have provided their guidance, time and expertise to strengthen the library and information profession. Donations to the OLA Mentoring Fund ensure the ongoing sustainability of mentoring projects and build the capacity for developing new projects that support member development through the mentoring relationship. Help us reach our $10,000 fundraising goal with a donation to the OLA Mentoring Fund today! DONATE TODAY >> Call for Committee Members: Child and Youth Services Committee The Child and Youth Services Committee is looking for energetic and passionate people who are interested in developing and furthering child and youth services for the province of Ontario. As a committee member, you'll have the opportunity to network with library staff from across the province, develop new professional skills, and make a meaningful difference in library services. We welcome members from all relevant library sectors (public, school, etc.) Please contact Esteban Dorado-Troughton for more information. APPLY TODAY >> https://awards.accessola.com/cultural-diversity-scbursary/ https://awards.accessola.com/cultural-diversity-scbursary/ https://awards.accessola.com/dragonsden-larrymoorechallenge/ mailto:ola.fund.devsub@accessola.com?subject=Dragon%27s%20Den%20-%20Larry%20Moore%20Challenge http://www.accessola.org/WEB/OLA/About/Donations/Support_and_Foster_a_Leader.aspx https://awards.accessola.com/dragonsden-larrymoorechallenge/ http://www.accessola.org/WEB/OLA/About/Donations/Honour_a_Mentor.aspx https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ontario-library-association/campaign/honour-a-mentor/ http://www.accessola.org/web/OLA/OPLA/Committees/Children_and_Youth_Services/OLA/OPLA/Children_and_Youth.aspx?hkey=9d47955d-b5cd-4f12-bf09-b8dff7261d4d mailto:eDorado-Troughton@accessola.com mailto:edoradotroughton@accessola.com?subject=C&Y%20Committee