Hamilton Branch

Hamilton Branch includes Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the surrounding areas.

Branch Website: www.oaswhamiltonarea.ca

Board Membership

Jennifer Krawczyk (President)
Chris Conley (Vice President)
Jean LePan (Past President)
Ola Furda (Treasurer)
Barb Benedict (Secretary)
Mel Basbaum
Melissa Kimber
Dayirai Kapfunde (McMaster Student Rep)
* currently recruiting for one more student rep position
Andrea Zdelar
Chris LaBerge

Newsletter - "The Local Linc"

Chair: Beth Treen

• Next issue to be mailed out in October
• Now have a McMaster School of Social Work Faculty contact on the Board who has highlighted research being done and new courses offered.

The Social Action Committee (SAC)

Chair: Sally Palmer

• Continues to meet monthly.

Upcoming Branch Events

Annual General Meeting

Planning is underway for the next AGM November 2008. We arehoping to capitalize on McMaster School of Social Work's 40th anniversary.

Other Events

McMaster University School of Social Work is celebrating its 40th anniversary next year. Planning is underway for what activities will occur. Hamilton Branch is assisting in the planning and hopes to do some joint events.

Social Work Week

• Co-sponsored Hospital Social Work annual event.
• Co-sponsored event with McMaster Students' association.

Contact Information

Branch Website: www.oaswhamiltonarea.ca
Branch President and Provincial Board Representative: Jennifer Krawczyk, Hamilton