Member Benefits
Posted 05/12/08
Summary:
• Voting Privileges
• OASIS FOCUS Newsletter
• Optional Shared Cost Training and Information Seminars, Meetings & Conferences
• OASIS Website Member Exclusive Section
• E-mail Mail List Subscription for EDs, Board Members, HR, Finance and IT Professionals
• Effective Voice with Government
• Exciting and Progressive Network of Volunteers and Professionals
• OASIS Optional Group Benefit Plan
• Labour Relations Committee
• OASIS Optional Group Auto and Home Insurance Program
• Business Resource Committee
• OASIS Policy Database
Details of OASIS Membership Benefits
Voting Privileges - OASIS is governed by a Board of Directors . All OASIS members in good standing, have one equal vote to make decisions at annual general meetings about the election of a Board of Directors, various work activities and charter related matters.
OASIS Focus Newsletter - The newsletter " FOCUS " deals with a range of items including: government legislation, timely service issues, agency "Best Practices", Internet disability resources and many other subjects from time to time. The content will be distributed by e-mail to agencies and simultaneously posted on the OASIS website.
Optional Shared Cost Training and Information Seminars, Meetings & Conferences - From time to time OASIS will organize meetings for the benefit of member agencies on topics deemed relevant, timely and important. These optional opportunities will be available to member agencies on a shared cost basis.
OASIS Website - The website located at http://www.oasisonline.ca/ serves as a central repository of information pertaining to virtually everything which OASIS represents and plans to do. It is updated frequently and serves as a vital information distribution core to all member agencies and interested individuals.
E-mail Mail Lists - A mail list e-mail communications system is in place which gives OASIS members easy options to include everyone automatically in their communication loop, whether it be EDs, Board Members, HR, Finance and IT Professionals. This becomes increasingly important as people come and go within the network and the various addresses are too difficult for everyone to keep track of manually. This kind of state-of-the-art communication is a cornerstone of the OASIS group to communicate more fully and frequently with its' member base.
Representation With Government - OASIS has an effective voice with the provincial government when they consult with key components of our service sector. This feature enables member agencies to put ideas forward through OASIS.
Exciting and Progressive Network of Volunteers and Professionals - OASIS has an enthusiastic and cohesive working group of individuals who are dedicated, focused and very interested in having others build upon this networking membership.
OASIS Optional Benefit Plan - Research work on the value of creating an optional OASIS Group Benefit Program was conducted. Data was collected from member agencies in specific reference to their extended health, dental, life, AD&D and LTD coverage and current premium rates. After extensive data collection and analysis, a quotation from Maritime Life for a voluntary plan was submitted by Wentworth Financial Services. This plan was ratified by the OASIS Board at its May 6, 1998 Board meeting.
Labour Relations Committee - Due to legal issues, which from time to time challenge local agencies, the Board endorsed a formal Labour Relations Committee on March 12, 1999. This standing committee will assist member agencies in the area of education and information.
OASIS Optional Group Auto and Home Insurance Program - Our Group Auto & Home Insurance Program has been designed specifically for the members and staff of OASIS agencies. This exclusive program makes available preferred ratings, enriched coverages and enhanced services which otherwise would not be available to us on an individual basis.
Some of the program highlights include:
• No service charges on premium financing
• Convenient payment options including credit card
• 24 hour preferred claims service anywhere in North America
• Group participation is available to spouses and dependent children
The Rates available are exclusive to OASIS. The Cowan Group have reviewed several programs on our behalf and selected the one offered by the Royal and SunAlliance Insurance Company. We invite you to learn more about the services offered through this new partnership by calling the GROUP SALES TEAM at 1-800-263-8346 or (905) 523-8400.
This Group Auto & Home Insurance Program is another way in which OASIS is trying to meet your needs.
Business Resource Committee - The OASIS Business Resource Committee consists of nine (9) finance professionals - one from each region of the Ministry. He is responsible to provide best business practices; review and give input into emerging issues; provide education and information to member agencies
OASIS Policy Database - In July 2001, the Human Resources Department of Canada funded a project to supply the human services field with an on-line library. It will provide easy access to information regarding the best practices and provincial standards for policies and procedures in the non-profit sector. The project is hosted by Participation House Support Services and was initiated by OASIS members. Support for the project also came from other local groups.
The project will assist agencies in updating policies and procedures in order to keep current with provincial standards and practices. The economic benefits of this project are to create a useful on-line resource for all non-profit agencies.
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