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Morale and Welfare Presentation to Reservists St. John’s, NL – 24 Sept 2015 Col. C.D. Harris Director, MFS, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
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What CFMWS does for YOU Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Retail Services (CANEX) SISIP Financial Services (SISIP) Casualty Support Management (DCSM) Military Family Services (MFS) Support Our Troops program Canadian Defence Community Banking Program (CDCB) Canadian Forces Appreciation Program CFOne Card 2
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Morale and Welfare Services Directory Choose the description that best matches you from the list of categories. View the full catalogue of CFMWS services that may benefit you and follow the links to learn more. Answers one simple question: What services are available to YOU? 3 Visit: www.cfmws.com/YourServices
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Approximately 4,000 “Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces” – Number increases due to casual employment, esp. in summer – 1,781 full time, 777 part time, 1,004 casual, 436 temporary staff – 42% CAF affiliation (Retired and/or Family) 206 Canadian Armed Forces members 153 National Defence public servants 1,000 at Military Family Resource Centres (locally employed) Plus many, many volunteers 4 Defence Team – Morale & Welfare
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PSP 5 Military Fitness Military Sports Health Promotion Human Performance Messes Community Recreation Special Events Speciality Interest Activities (Golf, Curling, Marinas, etc) Newspapers Deployment Support Deployment Resources Community Gateway (NPP Web Local B/W/U portal)
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PSP – Key Initiative Visit: www.cfmws.com/FORCEprogram 6
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PSP – DFIT.CA Proposed Reactive Interface and Mobile Site Coming in Fall 2015 7
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is YOUR MILITARY STORE! (No Interest Credit Plan, CANEX Rewards Program) Also offers: The Personal Home & Auto Insurance Home Heating Oil Rebate Program Online capability now available at CANEX.ca 8 Commercial Services Quality products and services, competitively priced! NEW
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WE OFFER: Term Life insurance Financial planning CAF Savings Plans Financial counselling Financial education Travel insurance Online learning centre NEW 9 Commercial Services Our insurance and financial products cost less than the industry standard! NEW
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Visit your local Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC): Canadian Forces Station St. John’s, Bldg 308 Return to Duty Program Casualty Administration and Advocacy Peer Support Outreach & Education 10 Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU) “Caring for our own”
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Employment Military Employment Transition (MET) Development of Canada Company MET Program web portal (one stop shop) - a national program that supports transitioning CAF members MET will improve the transition experience by: – Aligning skills, knowledge and experience of transitioning CAF members with needs of employers – Connecting members and Veterans with employer partners across Canada ( such as Amazon, BMO, CN, Coca-Cola Canada, RBC, Shell Canada, Sobeys Inc., Suncor Energy, etc.) 11
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Tim Hortons franchisee Prince’s Charities-Operation Entrepreneur: Based In Business (BIB) with Memorial University, Enactus and Cdn Youth Business Foundation Prospect: Forces @ Work: Sustainable Job Placement Pilot Project H2H: Helmets to Hardhats Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) The Canadian Franchise Association: Military Veterans Program Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) Specifically for ill and injured members of the Reg and Res force: Vocational Rehabilitation Program – Serving Members (VRPSM) Priority Hiring – Public Service Integrated Transition Plan 12 Transition Services
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Support Reserves and their families who face issues that arise due to conditions of service (i.e. mobility, separation, risk) Mental health support Child care Access to health care Spousal employment 13 Military Family Services Community integration Transition support Education transitions Special needs of loved ones
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St. John’s Military Family Resource Centre 145 Churchill Avenue Family Information Line (FIL) 24/7 bilingual, confidential service Information – Referral – Crisis Support 1-800-866-4546 www.FamilyForce.ca For and about Canadian military families 14 Military Family Services
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$22M has been received since 2006 from personal contributions to SOT Fund, proceeds from third party events, contributions from external charities/foundations 15 Support Our Troops Program Military Families Fund Provides individual and family support to the CAF community Soldier On Fund Contributes to a healthy, active lifestyle, funded a wide range of programs Hospital Comforts Fund Basic amenities for hospitalized members Op Santa Claus Gift package for deployed members over holidays Boomer’s Legacy / Natasha’s Wood Fund
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Supports former and currently serving members with a mental or physical injury/illness to adopt an active lifestyle through sport and recreation. Over $2.3M has been disbursed to provide access to equipment, training and events $3.5M has been raised by donations from Canadians, corporations and other organizations 16 Soldier On Fund
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Proudly served by BMO Bank of Montreal Offers discounted banking plans, competitive mortgage rates and SOT MasterCard to meet Reserve lifestyle and needs Student Line of Credit – Replaces previous CFPAF Education Loans – Up to $13K @ BMO’s preferred (employee) rate – For full & part time students Canadian Defence Community Banking Program (CDCB) 17
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Variety of discounts to CAF Reserves and their families in recognition of your sacrifice and dedication. You can save at more than 26,000 locations locally, nationally and worldwide Travel and leisure / Everyday discounts CF R&R Club provides access to 3,500 accommodations in 80 Countries starting at $369 USD per week, to cruise lines, airlines, and 3,000 US golf courses at guaranteed low prices. 18 CF Appreciation Program
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CF Appreciation Program Examples: Marine Atlantic: Free passenger fare on the Port aux Basques/North Sydney ferry route, and 50% discount on the Argentia/North Sydney ferry service Steele Hotels: 10% discount on government rates Honda: $500 cash back across Canada Air Canada/West Jet: Waive to up to 3 pieces of checked baggage with Air Canada, 4 pieces with WestJet VIA Rail: 25% discount on best available rates CINEPLEX tickets: 23% discount on general admission tickets Lindt Outlet: 25%-65% discount on chocolates...and much more! 19
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CF R&R Club – Examples: Visit: www.cfappreciation.ca Silver Lake Resort, Kissimmee, Florida 7 nights/$369 USD Barnsdale Country Club Rutland, England 7 nights/$369 USD Wyndham Ka'eo Kai Kauai, Hawaii 7 nights/$369 USD 20 CF Appreciation Program
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CFOne Card 21 GET YOURS TODAY! Confirms that you are a member of our One Community – One Million Strong Currently provides access to: CANEX Rewards Program (the program that rewards you for shopping at CANEX) CF Appreciation Program (the official discount program of the Canadian military community)
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DND/CAF Ombudsman Mandate Operates independently of CAF chain of command and DND civilian management Ensures fair treatment of concerns raised by members of the defence community Services Information, education and referral Investigations –Individual –Systemic 22 www.ombudsman.forces.gc.ca 1-888-828-3626
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Canadian Forces Liaison Council The CFLC promotes the benefits of Reserve Force training and experience to the civilian workplace. CFLC Programs: ExecuTrek Awards and Recognition Program Reserve Assistance Program (RAP) Reserve Unit Support Plan (RUSP) 23
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Helmets to Hardhats 24 Visit: www.helmetstohardhats.ca Shortage of skilled workers – your chance to get the skills!! Non-profit run by military vets for military vets 60 different trades: good pay, pension & benefits Allows Reservists to do extended training or ops – no penalty “Teens to Trades” – great for youth joining reserves!! Unique apprenticeship & employment opportunities in building & construction industry for Reservists
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Questions? 25 More information at www.cfmws.com
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