Membership and Association Information
Please use this link to submit Association Information for 2022-23
If you have yet to submit Association Information for the past year please use the same link.
Including:
Membership list (please resubmit for additional memberships purchased)
Meeting dates
Budget
Financial verification letter and financial statement
Association Bylaws (Association Bylaws Template)
For Association use:
- Membership Chair Information
- Membership Cards
- Membership Envelopes
- Association Membership List
- H&S Association Membership form (to hand out to potential members)
- Membership Summary Form
- Association Life Membership form
- Council Life Membership form
- Alumni Membership
- Recognizing Outstanding Service
- Membership Challenge
- Successful Membership Drive
OFHSA Membership List Explained!
Awards presented by OFHSA
This year OFHSA is going to focus on Students!
Please nominate a student that has gone above and beyond for their community!
OFHSA Citizenship Award
The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations Inc. wishes to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional qualities in Citizenship. This award is for a student who demonstrates a concern for the betterment of society at school and in the community. This concern should be shown by having a helpful and considerate attitude towards classmates, teachers, and staff and by being involved in extracurricular activities, training programs and/or community service.
CRITERIA:
- The Association must be in good standing
- Previous Citizenship Award winners are not eligible
- The student does not need to be the child of a Home and School member
- Students must attend a school where there is an active Home and School Association
To be nominated the student must demonstrate some or all of the following:
- A helpful and considerate, respectful attitude toward classmates, teachers and other staff.
- An involvement in extracurricular activities.
- An involvement in community activities and training programs.
In 1967, the Olive E. Glaubitz Awards were introduced. Nine citizenship awards of $50.00 each were presented, to one student in each Home & School area in Ontario. These awards were originally made possible through contributions from associations and councils in memory of Mrs. Glaubitz, a past-president of OFHSA, and they continued for a time through generous donations from her son.
The Citizenship Awards were reintroduced in 1981. Eight provincial awards of $100.00 each for Grade 5 through Grade 12 were presented annually to students chosen from nominations submitted by school staff, the Home and School association or the student council.
Col. R. S. McLaughlin Memorial Award
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to education by fostering co-operation between parents and teachers and by promoting understanding between the home and the school. This award is meant for Home & School members who have made a significant contribution to the Federation at the provincial level. The nominees must be serving or have served a full term on a minimum of two of: Home & School Association executive, Home & School Council executive, a Regional Board executive, or the OFHSA Board of Directors as either an executive or on a Board of Directors committee.
The award was named the Col. R.S. McLaughlin Memorial Award to recognize an endowment from the McLaughlin family. Mrs. McLaughlin served the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations for many years, including as president from 1931 to 1936.
OFHSA Educator Award
This award was introduced in 1989-90 and is presented to an educator who has demonstrated in an exceptional way her or his support for parental involvement in education through the Home & School organizations. Nominations may be submitted by Associations, Home & School Councils, Regional Boards, or the OFHSA Board of Directors.
Awards presented to Members
Volunteer Skills Portfolio (VSP)- Ada Courtice Certificate of Leadership and Learning and pin
Often Home and School members downplay the importance of the volunteer work they are doing and fail to recognize the skills that they are learning. This portfolio is meant to help individual Home and School members track their activities and earn recognition for their accomplishments. Through the Volunteer Skills Portfolio, members will recognize what they have achieved, appreciate an impressive skill set and use these talents to take on new challenges with confidence.
To complete the program, a member must participate in a minimum of 15 activities that combine communication, leadership, advocacy and community involvement. In order to receive the Ada Courtice Certificate of Leadership and Learning, the completed Record of Accomplishments must be submitted to OFHSA’s Awards Workgroup. Specific details are listed in the Volunteer Skills Portfolio.
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Home & School Pins
Use pins to show recognition for volunteer Home & School members!
OFHSA offers a selection of membership pins and awards to members. OFHSA pins are worn proudly by members to show their support for OFHSA and its beliefs. This pin makes a wonderful thank you gift for members of your association or council or your principal or other supporter.Descriptions and pictures are in the OFHSA Resources and Recognition Pins list and order form
Home & School Life Memberships
Application forms for H&S Association and H&S Council Life Memberships are available in the “Resources and Forms” section of the For Members page.
Home & School Association Life Membership – $100
- Includes certificate and 1/2” round pin (gold and blue)
- Purchased by a H&S Association to show appreciation for a member, principal, staff member or another individual who has made a significant contribution to the association
- The Life Member no longer has to pay the annual membership fee at that association and has full membership rights including voting and insurance privileges (this is an individual membership)
Home & School Council Life Membership – $100
- Includes certificate and oval pin ( 7/16″ x 3/4 “)
- Purchased by a H&S Council to show appreciation for an individual who has made a significant contribution to the council. This is a non-voting membership, but the individual may receive mailings as directed by the H&S Council.
OFHSA Resources and Recognition Pins list and order form
To order pins and/or Life Memberships contact:
Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations
51 Stuart Street
Hamilton ON L8L 1B5
905-308-9563 or info@ofhsa.on.ca
The proceeds from the sale of Home & School Life Memberships and pins support the OFHSA Citizenship Awards program.
Other Recognition of Achievements
- Jeweler’s quality, white enameled trillium with an amethyst above.
- Used to show appreciation for efforts on the OFHSA Board of Directors.
Resources & Forms
Resources are available below or may be requested by contacting the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations office.
OFHSA Constitution and Bylaws – June 2022
OFHSA Resources and Recognition Pins list and order form
Staples Copy & Print Business Discount Program
Videos
Templates
- Association Membership List
- Association Bylaws Template
- H&S Council Bylaws Template
- Sample Donation Letter
- Sample Direct Donation Form
Guidelines
- Representing Your Association at the OFHSA Conference & Annual Meeting
- Municipal Elections
- Tips for Home & School Executives
- Online and Hybrid H&S Meetings
- Conflict of Interest
- Home & School Executive Roles
- Working Together & Conflict Management
- Home & School the Pandemic
- ADVOCACY How OFHSA Members Make a Difference
- OFHSA Guidelines for use of Charitable Registration Number
- Home & School Association Guidelines
- OFHSA Guidelines for Electronic Voting
- Home & School E-mail Guidelines
- Brand and Visual Identity Standards – OFHSA
- Executive Skills
- Home & School Webpages
- Home & School and CASL
- Personal Information
- H&S and Social Media
- Representing OFHSA on Committees
- Home & School and E-mail Guidelines
- H&S Association Elections
Finance
- Financial Practices for H&S Associations
- Financial Guidelines for H&S Councils
- Association Expense Reimbursement form
- About Charitable Donations
- Verification of Financial Statements
- Fundraising Guidelines
- Federation Finances
OFHSA Insurance
When planning a H&S event or meeting a company or venue might ask for proof of Insurance. To receive a certificate of insurance please complete the form below and email the request to the OFHSA office at info@ofhsa.on.ca.
Please allow 2 weeks for processing.
Membership
Please use this link to submit Association Information for 2022-23
If you have yet to submit Association Information for the past year please use the same link.
- Membership Chair Information
- Membership Cards
- Membership Envelopes
- Association Membership List
- H&S Association Membership form
- Association Life Membership form
- Council Life Membership form
- OFHSA Membership
- Alumni Membership
- Recognizing Outstanding Service
- Membership Challenge
- Successful Membership Drive
- Engaging Parents at the School Level
Brochures
- Advocacy: How OFHSA Members Make a Difference
- All About OFHSA
- OFHSA promotional brochure (full colour)
- Congratulations! You have a Home & School Association
- Parents, Teens and Parties
- Promote Parent Voice
- Safe Travel to School
- OFHSA Workgroups
- Federation Volunteer Form
Translated Documents
Click here for Translated Documents
With the assistance of two Parents Reaching Out (PRO) grants from the Ministry of Education OFHSA was able to have documents translated into fourteen languages.
The documents: OFHSA Promotional brochure, You Asked about Membership, EQAO Information sheet and OSR Information sheet.
The languages: Arabic, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese.
In addition, the Liability Insurance Coverage brochure was translated into Arabic, French, Korean, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
- These documents are available in electronic format and hard copy. Please contact the office.
Association Mailings
March 2023 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- OFHSA Bylaw Changes explained
- OFHSA Bylaw discussion
- Principal and Admin Survey for Members to share
- Survey- Communication with Parents
- Volunteer Appreciation Giveaway!
- Get Your Garden Growing
- Become a Board of Director
Annual Meeting
- Annual Meeting Registration
- Annual Meeting Agenda
- Annual Meeting Minutes 2022
- Annual Meeting Package
- Edited Copy of Bylaws
- Notice of Motion, Membership fees
- Financial Statement 2022
- Representing Your Association at OFHSA Conference and Annual Meeting
February 2023 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Conference Registration
- Printable Registration Booklet
- Accommodation Booking
December 2022 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Survey – Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Panel
- What has changed in Math Curriculum
- OFHSA Awards Article
- Become a Board of Director
October 2022 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Association Fees are Due September 30th
- Save the Date for Conference: MAY 5-7 2023
- About Municipal Elections
- Tips for Home & School Executives
- Online and Hybrid H&S Meetings
- Due Next Month – Verification
September 2022 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- OFHSA Video- So You’ve Been Elected
- Membership Information –2022-23 Link for Association Information
- Membership Chair Letter
- Association Membership List
- LunchBox by School Cash Online
- Engaging Parents at the School Level
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Association Year-End Checklist
- H&S Association Elections
- Association Bylaws Template
- OFHSA CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS June 2022
- @ErinBunPaints June 16th
- Donuts with Dad ends June 17th
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Practice Your Self Love With Gratitude!
- Post-a-Pet Social Media Event
- Erin Bun Painting Tutorial
- OFHSA Leadership Event Day Pass
- Indigo 2022 Reading Challenge
April 2022 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Don’t Stop Achieving!
- Register for the Annual Meeting
- Get your Garden Growing
- Cheap Eats
- Erin Bun Paints
- Let’s talk Budgets
- OFHSA needs YOU!
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Annual Meeting Agenda
- Annual Meeting Minutes 2021
- Annual Meeting Package
- Edited Copy of Bylaws
- Notice of Motion, Membership fees
- Financial Statement 2021
- Representing Your Association at OFHSA Conference and Annual Meeting
February 2022 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- Annual Meeting Update
- NEW WIZE Sponsor
- Letters of Advocacy
- Send a Valentine
November 2021 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- 2021-22 Link for Association Information
- Citizenship Award
- Painting with Erin Bun Nov 11th
- Coffee and Chat Nov 17th
- Supporting the NEW Normal Survey
October 2021 Association Mailing
- Join OFHSA Mailing List
- 2021-22 Link for Association Information
- Citizenship Award
- Show off your Wreath (pick up October 13th)
- Erin Bun Paints October 21st
- Coffee and Chat- Online discussion
Useful H&S Resources
- Executive Skills
- Home & School Association Guidelines
- About Charitable Donations
- Verification of Financial Statements
- Fundraising Guidelines
- Guidelines for use of OFHSA’S CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER
Federation Board Meeting
Meeting Dates 2022-2023
- July 16th
- August 25th
- October 27th
- November 6th
- February 9th
- April 1st