Morale and Welfare
Presentation to Army Reserve Command Teams
Kingston – 08 July 2015
Peter Atkinson
Sr VP PSP Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
What CFMWS does for YOU
• Personnel Support Programs (PSP)
• Retail Services (CANEX)
• SISIP Financial
• Casualty Support Management (DCSM)
• Military Family Services (MFS)
• Support our Troops program
• Canadian Defence Community Banking Program (CDCB)
• Canadian Forces Appreciation Program
• CFOne Card
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Morale and Welfare Services Directory
Answers one simple question: What services are available to YOU?
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.
Visit: www.cfmws.com/YourServices
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Defence Team – Morale & Welfare
• Approximately 4000 “Staff of the Non-Public Funds,
Canadian Forces”, of which 75% are PSP
– Number varies due to casual employment,
esp. in summer
– 1781 full time, 777 part time, 1004 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
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PSP
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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
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PSP – DFIT.CA
Proposed Reactive Interface and Mobile Site
Coming in Fall 2015
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Army Reserve Mess Project
• The Army Reserve units will bank with NPP and NPP
will provide all finance support: monthly financial
report, audit and compliance review and staff
expertise
• The Army Reserve units will be supported by CFMWS
HR office for all NPP hiring (messes, canteen, kit
shops and museums)
• The Army Reserve messes will be supported with
Reserve Mess Advisors at the Army division level (4)
with oversight and expertise from CFMWS PSP HQ
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Unit Fund-Army Reserve
• Non-Public Property (NPP) funds cannot be used for Public
responsibilities
• NPP Funds are to be used for the benefits of NPP
beneficiaries (your soldiers, former members and their
families)
• All NPP entities must bank with NPF accounting (messes,
rec clubs, kit shops, museums, canteens, etc). The Army
Reserve project will address this for Army Res units
• For Regimental funds created before 1973, above does not
apply
• Security of NPP is your responsibility (ensure segregation of
duties, control of funds and safeguard of NPP)
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Misuse of NPP/Alienation of NPP
• Use of NPP for other that M&W NPP programs
– Unit fund can be used to pay for Unit display space
expenses inside of a Base Museum. All other museum
expenses are through DHH
– Cannot use NPP to pay for mess furniture, only
enhancements above the scale of issue
– Cannot use NPP to buy gifts or give to charitable
organizations
• You may request alienation of NPP to DG CFMWS
– If a unit wished to improve their messes and you have no
public funds you may request to DG CFMWS approval to
alienate (CDS authority)
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Representational Expenses
• Every NPP fiscal year, the NPP Board of
Directors determines the maximum
cumulative amount for Area Commanders
• Spending ceilings are communicated by
CFMWS via annual message. (April)
Currently $1177
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Representational Expenses
Allowable Expenses
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Costs associated with infrequent and
impromptu meetings/visits with/of municipal,
provincial or federal representatives IRT M&W
programs
Support/enhancement to Change of Command
ceremonies when Public is not provided (i.e.
flowers)
Support for ceremonies associated with
appointment/end of tenure of Honorary Col
(not for travel expenses)
Costs associated with hosting foreign forces not
covered by Public, including small mementoes
Costs associated with hosting visitors when not
covered by Public
Attendance of Sr Unit Rep at local community
events
Not Allowable Expenses
• Support normally
provided by the Public
• Costs associated with
Branch Heads meetings
and luncheons
• Provision of flowers, gifts
to hospitalized members
of immediate family
members
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Reserve Unit NPP Consolidated
Insurance Program (CIP)
• All NPP approved entities, programs, services and activities can
be covered by CIP (i.e. Unit family days)
• Reserve units must apply to get insured by CIP through CIP
Manager, Janice Bisko at janice.bisko@forces.gc.ca
• CIP Rates are competitive
– Premiums : your annual sales X 3 %
– ie: sales for your combined mess are $14,000/year, your premiums
are $420/year. Sales at your Museum are $1000/year, your
premiums are $30/year
• CIP Manager can assist you with any NPP insurance questions for
your Kit Shops, canteens, messes and NPP unit activities
• Some of you are already CIP insured
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Reserve Unit COs duty: Provision, Serving and
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
• Unit Reserve COs establish and promulgate orders governing the times,
locations and conditions for the introduction, serving and consumption of
alcohol at facilities and functions of the unit.
• promote responsible attitudes and practices in order to avoid or reduce
domestic or social problems and the adverse effects on health and work
performance associated with immoderate use of alcohol
• ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to avoid contributing to injury or
death resulting from the consumption of alcohol served at CAF facilities or CAF
sponsored functions
• the standards of care for the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages
must conform with those established by provincial and municipal laws; (in
Ontario, it is called Smart Serve)
• the sale of alcoholic beverages is not subsidized or discounted. Provisions
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a prohibition on the operation of bars except on a profit-making or break-even basis
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a prohibition on "Happy Hour" or "two for one", etc. specials
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NPP Artifacts and Memorabilia
• Items of NPP that have a symbolic, historical, traditional or
sentimental value
• Not to be confused with crown-owned artifacts
• Items on NPP Distribution Account (will be part of the
financial services provided)
• Disposal of artifacts are authorized by CDS (through DG
CFMWS) (part of the financial services provided)
• Loan of artifacts can be approved
• Consolidated Insurance Program (CIP) covers Reg force
artifacts. Res units must obtain insurance from CIP or other
service provider
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Reserve Units Canteens
and Kit Shops
• Reserve Unit COs responsibility
• Safeguard of funds IAW NPF rules (AFN 105)
• Segregations of duties, handling of the cash
(soldier to unit accounts officer to NPF, said
another way one person cannot
order/receive/pay)
• CFMWS is looking into a new small and not too
expensive Point of Sales for small NPP ops such
as canteens, kit shops and perhaps Res Messes
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Commercial Services
Quality products and services, competitively priced!
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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
NEW
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Commercial Services
Our insurance and financial products
cost less than the industry standard!
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Term Life insurance
Financial planning
CAF Savings Plans NEW
Financial counselling
Financial education
SISIP Travel Insurance
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CANEX/SISIP
• Customers who shop CANEX and buy insurance from SISIP are, in fact,
putting money into their own communal account.
• A large percentage of CANEX and SISIP revenues are returned every year
to your supporting Base/Wing. Your support units can assist you with
your NPP MW needs.
• From there, the funds can go to support projects and activities including
recreation programs, special events such as family days, holiday
festivities and the list goes on.
• CANEX has the mandate to assist with goods and services to canteens
and Kit shops. Project to sell your kit shop items in their retail stores.
• CANEX is on-line including regimental boutiques.
Support CANEX as CANEX supports your soldiers!
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Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU)
“Caring for our own”
Visit your local Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC):
• Return to Duty Program
• Casualty Administration
and Advocacy
• Peer Support
• Outreach & Education
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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
Tim Horton’s Franchisee
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Military Family Services
Support Reserves
and their families
who face issues that arise due
to conditions of service
(i.e. mobility, separation, risk)
• Mental health support
• Community integration
• Child care
• Transition support
• Access to health care
• Education transitions
• Spousal employment
• Special needs of loved ones
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Military Family Services
Military Family Resource Centres
Located on 32 Bases/Wings/Units in Canada
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
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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
$22M has been received since 2006
from personal contributions to SOT Fund, proceeds from third party
events, contributions from external charities/foundations
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Soldier On Fund
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
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Canadian Defence Community
Banking Program (CDCB)
• 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
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CF Appreciation Program
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.
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CF Appreciation Program Examples:
• 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
• Disney On Ice: Save 20% by purchasing tickets online to
Treasure Trove, at Rogers K-Rock Centre (1-4 Oct 2015)
• Paulmac’s Pets: Military Day, save 10% the last Thursday of
every month
• Benson Auto Parts: Save 20% off Dealer costs on parts and
accessories
• BoaterExam.com: $15 discount on BoaterExam
• Dolce Bella Spa: Save 10%
...and much more!
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CF Appreciation Program
CF R&R Club – Examples:
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
Visit: www.cfappreciation.ca
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CFOne Card
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)
GET YOURS TODAY!
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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)
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Key References for CO’s
• Personnel and Support Programs Policy Manual
• A-AD-262-000/AG-000 Mess Administration
• A-FN-105-001/AG-001 Policy and Procedures
for NPF Accounting​
• A-PS-110-001​ Public Support to Morale and Welfare
Programs and Non-Public Property Manual
Questions?
More information at www.cfmws.com
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