OM Corporation Objects

Objects: Facilities
Training
Systems Co-operation
Creative
Information
Perspectives

Objects of the Corporation

The objects for which the Corporation is established are to create products, systems, and services that will provide organizational design and support for charitable, community, and not-for-profit organizations, especially to organizations which are devoted to education and literacy (the "Organizations"), and for that charitable purpose to engage in the following activities:

Facilities Training Systems Co-operation Creative Info Perspectives

1) Facilities, Staff, and Volunteers

To establish facilities to carry out the objects of the Corporation, and to create healthy, meaningful work,

Our goal is to welcome and encourage people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to engage in creative, productive endeavors and utilize their inherent talents to serve their communities as volunteers.

Our office is set up to co-ordinate activities and communications, and to house digital equipment and information.

We are creating permanent and part-time positions, both paid and volunteer, in a number of areas. Two to three individuals are required to form the OM System Software support staff. This staff answers questions about our software by phone, fax, and e-mail. Other positions involve administering and promoting the activities of the Corporation.

Facilities Training Systems Co-operation Creative Info Perspectives

2) Consulting & Training

To arrange and conduct training for volunteers, professionals, and groups, in the use of existing and emerging communication and information technologies in order to further the work of the Organizations,

Drawing on Corporation staff and industry volunteers for expert advice, training, and access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, we intend to develop workshops and courses which will help non-profit organizations become more self-sufficient.

Our facilities, and facilities available to us, include fully equipped audio-production studios and computer facilities possessing the necessary hardware and software for individual and group training sessions. Some topics:

Database Design

General Productivity Software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)

The Internet, and Web Page Design and Administration

Audio Production

Music Production and Editing

Film & Video Production

Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing

We employ qualified paid and volunteer staff who are available for on-site assistance also. These individuals are able to provide consultation on acquiring and setting up computer systems and other technologies, and provide training in the use of these technologies.

Facilities Training Systems Co-operation Creative Info Perspectives

3) Systems

To develop products, systems, and services in communications technologies which are designed to meet the needs of the Organizations,

Currently our efforts are focused on software design by volunteer professionals. We are now working under a federal grant to complete the Lit-Link Database, a database designed specifically for literacy organizations in Alberta. This software is an organizational tool that will allow these community volunteer organizations to store name, address, and other information of their students and volunteer tutors, to print phone lists and mailing labels with ease, to match students and tutors according to matching preferences, to track donors and fees, and to easily produce year-end statistics for Alberta Advanced Education & Career Development. The test pilot phase of this project has been completed and version 1.0(a) was released in Oct 1997. Work has begin on adapting the software for use by literacy organizations throughout Canada, and on other customized applications.

Future plans include developing educational video and board games.

Facilities Training Systems Co-operation Creative Info Perspectives

4) Co-operation and Networking

To co-operate with other agencies and professionals to provide and enhance effective networking and linking of the Organizations through appropriate technologies,

Through our products and services, we intend to connect organizations of similar mandate, so that they may feel less isolated and take advantage of the benefits of networking within the community and beyond. Our aforementioned training and consultation services will provide not-for-profit organizations with an understanding of the Internet and other communications technologies as important tools for networking.

Also, we shall co-operate with companies that can provide not-for-profit organizations with the networking tools they require. For example, we shall seek out companies that provide free Internet services to not-for-profit organizations or that wish to donate office equipment to not-for-profits.

Facilities Training Systems Co-operation Creative Info Perspectives

5) Creative Services and Products

To provide creative services and products to support effective communication,

In order to achieve this objective, we will be involved in graphics, film/video, music, and audio production that will help not-for-profit organizations effectively communicate their messages and ideas. Examples of products/services that we intend to provide are staff training and motivational videos, promotional videos, and design/ layout of literature and web sites (including audio, animation, and real-time video) promoting the causes of not-for-profit organizations.

Facilities Training Systems Co-operation Creative Info Perspectives

6) Information & Support Services

To maintain ongoing organizational, software, and audio-visual support, and manage information resources for the Organizations,

We intend to conduct, compile, and assist research activities that support the objects of the Corporation. We will publish this work by setting up and managing a World Wide Web site that can be accessed by any not-for-profit organization on the Internet. The web site will provide links to other web sites (such as the NALD web site) that are specialized to meet the research and operational needs of various types of NPO's (our focus will initially be literacy organizations). This way, we will be able to help direct those we serve to information resources that are relevant to their objectives.

Web links

Bulletin Boards

On-Line "Chats"

Facilities Training Systems Co-operation Creative Info Perspectives

7) Local/Global Perspectives

To promote community initiatives such as co-operative housing, environmental education and recreation, and to perform all activities of the Corporation while respecting and preserving cultural diversity, and with due concern for the environment.

We intend to participate in supporting & creating student and other co-operative housing through organizational support, Internet access, professional counseling, and other services of the Corporation.

We would like to participate in environmental research, and production and distribution of educational literature created independently and for other organizations.

We intend to use language, offer products and services, and support causes that promote peace and co-operation, and are increasingly sensitive to the needs of the environment:

recycling

energy conservation

use of alternate "clean" fuels

supporting "organic" agricultural practices

New Projects or Ideas?:

If you would like to help us with our current and planned projects, or if you have some of your own, please call 1-888-OM-Corp-1 (in Toronto call 690-3888), or e-mail us at omcorp@om.ca.

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©1997- OM Corporation - All Rights Reserved.

The objects for which the Corporation is established are to create products, systems, and services that will provide organizational design and support for charitable, community, and not-for-profit organizations, especially to organizations which are devoted to education and literacy (the "Organizations"), and for that charitable purpose to engage in the following activities:

*Facilities*	Training	Systems	Co-operation	Creative	Info	Perspectives
1) Facilities, Staff, and Volunteers To establish facilities to carry out the objects of the Corporation, and to create healthy, meaningful work, Our goal is to welcome and encourage people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to engage in creative, productive endeavors and utilize their inherent talents to serve their communities as volunteers. Our office is set up to co-ordinate activities and communications, and to house digital equipment and information. We are creating permanent and part-time positions, both paid and volunteer, in a number of areas. Two to three individuals are required to form the OM System Software support staff. This staff answers questions about our software by phone, fax, and e-mail. Other positions involve administering and promoting the activities of the Corporation.

Facilities	*Training*	Systems	Co-operation	Creative	Info	Perspectives
2) Consulting & Training To arrange and conduct training for volunteers, professionals, and groups, in the use of existing and emerging communication and information technologies in order to further the work of the Organizations, Drawing on Corporation staff and industry volunteers for expert advice, training, and access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, we intend to develop workshops and courses which will help non-profit organizations become more self-sufficient. Our facilities, and facilities available to us, include fully equipped audio-production studios and computer facilities possessing the necessary hardware and software for individual and group training sessions. Some topics: Database Design General Productivity Software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) The Internet, and Web Page Design and Administration Audio Production Music Production and Editing Film & Video Production Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing We employ qualified paid and volunteer staff who are available for on-site assistance also. These individuals are able to provide consultation on acquiring and setting up computer systems and other technologies, and provide training in the use of these technologies.

Facilities	Training	*Systems*	Co-operation	Creative	Info	Perspectives
3) Systems To develop products, systems, and services in communications technologies which are designed to meet the needs of the Organizations, Currently our efforts are focused on software design by volunteer professionals. We are now working under a federal grant to complete the Lit-Link Database, a database designed specifically for literacy organizations in Alberta. This software is an organizational tool that will allow these community volunteer organizations to store name, address, and other information of their students and volunteer tutors, to print phone lists and mailing labels with ease, to match students and tutors according to matching preferences, to track donors and fees, and to easily produce year-end statistics for Alberta Advanced Education & Career Development. The test pilot phase of this project has been completed and version 1.0(a) was released in Oct 1997. Work has begin on adapting the software for use by literacy organizations throughout Canada, and on other customized applications. Future plans include developing educational video and board games.

Facilities	Training	Systems	*Co-operation*	Creative	Info	Perspectives
4) Co-operation and Networking To co-operate with other agencies and professionals to provide and enhance effective networking and linking of the Organizations through appropriate technologies, Through our products and services, we intend to connect organizations of similar mandate, so that they may feel less isolated and take advantage of the benefits of networking within the community and beyond. Our aforementioned training and consultation services will provide not-for-profit organizations with an understanding of the Internet and other communications technologies as important tools for networking. Also, we shall co-operate with companies that can provide not-for-profit organizations with the networking tools they require. For example, we shall seek out companies that provide free Internet services to not-for-profit organizations or that wish to donate office equipment to not-for-profits.

Facilities	Training	Systems	Co-operation	*Creative*	Info	Perspectives
5) Creative Services and Products To provide creative services and products to support effective communication, In order to achieve this objective, we will be involved in graphics, film/video, music, and audio production that will help not-for-profit organizations effectively communicate their messages and ideas. Examples of products/services that we intend to provide are staff training and motivational videos, promotional videos, and design/ layout of literature and web sites (including audio, animation, and real-time video) promoting the causes of not-for-profit organizations.

Facilities	Training	Systems	Co-operation	Creative	*Info*	Perspectives
6) Information & Support Services To maintain ongoing organizational, software, and audio-visual support, and manage information resources for the Organizations, We intend to conduct, compile, and assist research activities that support the objects of the Corporation. We will publish this work by setting up and managing a World Wide Web site that can be accessed by any not-for-profit organization on the Internet. The web site will provide links to other web sites (such as the NALD web site) that are specialized to meet the research and operational needs of various types of NPO's (our focus will initially be literacy organizations). This way, we will be able to help direct those we serve to information resources that are relevant to their objectives. Web links Bulletin Boards On-Line "Chats"

Facilities	Training	Systems	Co-operation	Creative	Info	*Perspectives*
7) Local/Global Perspectives To promote community initiatives such as co-operative housing, environmental education and recreation, and to perform all activities of the Corporation while respecting and preserving cultural diversity, and with due concern for the environment. We intend to participate in supporting & creating student and other co-operative housing through organizational support, Internet access, professional counseling, and other services of the Corporation. We would like to participate in environmental research, and production and distribution of educational literature created independently and for other organizations. We intend to use language, offer products and services, and support causes that promote peace and co-operation, and are increasingly sensitive to the needs of the environment: recycling energy conservation use of alternate "clean" fuels supporting "organic" agricultural practices New Projects or Ideas?: If you would like to help us with our current and planned projects, or if you have some of your own, please call 1-888-OM-Corp-1 (in Toronto call 690-3888), or e-mail us at omcorp@om.ca. Go to Top ©1997- OM Corporation - All Rights Reserved.