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2 October 2009 - Join the Conversation on Canadian Forces Family Policy

Do you have unique perspectives and skills to contribute to Canadian Forces (CF) family policy? Then Director Military Family Services (DMFS) wants to hear from you!

We’re looking for a specialized group of volunteers to serve on the inaugural National Military Family Council. This new council will bring the voice of families into conversation with the senior military leadership. The council will be responsible for leading discussion and providing feedback to the Armed Forces Council on systemic issues for families.

Part of DMFS, the soon-to-be established CF Family Secretariat will compile and respond to issues raised by families, and make the National Military Family Council aware of systemic concerns and national interests. The senior leadership of the CF will also raise issues to the National Military Family Council for their feedback. This structure will allow the National Military Family Council to consider the big picture for families, while rooting their discussion in tangible concerns.

Volunteers sitting on the National Military Family Council will be dynamic, well-informed, and policy-minded. We’re looking for military family members from all walks of life, including but not limited to spouses, parents, and adult children of CF personnel. We’re looking for volunteers who are involved in their communities, and who have some experience or interest in policy development and analysis.

Participating in the National Military Family Council will give volunteers a unique opportunity to develop their professional skills while contributing to their CF community. Volunteers will be required to travel at least twice per year for meetings in Ottawa, as well as participate in regular teleconferences and/or virtual meetings. Council members will serve one or two year terms to ensure that the group will retain expertise while welcoming new participants.

Would you or someone you know like to join the conversation about CF family policy? Please forward this link to the great military family members you know. Please send all inquiries and résumés to LCol Cheryl Baldwin at nmfc@cfpsa.com by 2 November 2009. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.