The intent of this fund is to support members in their personal development activities.
Guidelines... 2009-10 School Year
The fund will be established with a yearly maximum of $10,000.00 to be used for personal development activities of our members.
Application
- To apply for funding the application form will be posted on the CUPE 5678 website (www.5678.cupe.ca)
- Applications are to be faxed to the CUPE 5678 office. Fax time stamp will be used to determine order of funding.
- Any dues paying member is entitled to apply for funding to the maximum of $250.00 per two year period (Sept. 09 - Aug./11). Member must be paying union dues at the time the activity is taking place. Applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis. You can apply more than once in the 2 year period although your 2 year maximum allocation is $250.00. Each time an application is submitted it will be assessed on a first come first served basis.
- At time of application, an estimated cost must be submitted.
- Do Not Send Receipts with Application
- Applications will be approved by the Personal Development committee.
What is Covered by the Fund
- Any personal or wellness course/activity not covered under the scope of article 29.08 of the Collective Agreement.
- Cost of related materials required for the course can also be submitted for reimbursement.
- Mileage to and from the course can also be included for reimbursement.
- The Personal Development fund has now been expanded to include:
- relaxation massage
- exercise equipment
- computers and computer programs
- digital cameras
- CUPE educational courses are not covered by this fund.
- No replacement coverage costs will be reimbursed.
- For reimbursement original receipts for course/activity and related expenses must be submitted.
Reimbursement
- Once approved, the member will receive a “Notification of Approved Funding” form indicating approval and the deadline date for submitting claim. If your application is not approved you will receive a “Notification of Non-Approved Funding Form”. Original receipts must accompany the expense claim form. After the deadline date, any unclaimed money will be returned to the personal development fund.
Criteria for the fund will be reviewed annually.
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Please Print Clearly
Name: ___________________________ Work Location: ______________________
Home Address: ____________________ Work Telephone #: ___________________
_________________________________ Home Telephone#: ___________________
_________________________________ Email Address _______________________
If this is not your first application, please indicate by checking this box.
Personal Activity (please provide details)
1. Seminar/Conference/Workshop
Title: _____________________________ Location: ____________________________
Dates: ______________________ From: _____________ To: _________________
Description of Seminar/Conference/Workshop: ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Wellness Course/Activity
Title: _____________________________ Location: ____________________________
Dates: ______________________ From: _____________ To: _________________
Description of Wellness Course/Activity: _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Other
Description _____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated Funding Requested
a) Registration Fee $ ___________
b) Travel $ ___________ (mileage calculate ____km. @ $.46 per km. )
c) Accommodation $ ___________
d) Meals $ ___________
e) Other(specify) $___________ for __________________________________
Note: Maximum funding will be $250.00 per 2 year period.
Required Signatures
Applicant: ____________________________ Date: _________________________
DO NOT ATTACH ANY RECEIPTS TO THIS FORM