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Autism Now Spring 2013 Now Online

ASEA members can now download the latest issue of Autism Now, ASEA's quarterly magazine, in full colour, from the Autism Now page! Plus, the Spring 2013 issue is now newly available for reading by non-members. Click here to download them now!

If you're not yet an ASEA member, why not join now for as little as $50 a year? It's easy with our new online membership system!

Or if you're already a member but don't have a web site account, contact the ASEA office and we'll get an account set up for you.

Cycle for Autism – Look Who’s Coming

Team Profiles Online

Twenty-three teams have already signed up for Cycle for Autism on June 2nd at Victoria Park! That's over 200 people who will be cycling, walking, strolling, or running to make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism. They'll be enjoying tasty hot dogs from our food sponsor Fat Franks, live entertainment from celebrated balloon artist Choo Choo the Clown, and lots of fresh air, gorgeous scenery, and great people in Victoria Park.

If you don't have a team yet, it's not too late to get started! Registration is easy - Just visit www.cycleforautismedmonton.com and click the Create A Team link, then Pre-Register Online. Fill in our simple online registration form and we'll e-mail you a printable pledge and registration form package, plus show you how to log into your web site account where you can set up a cool team profile like the ones here. Our online tools make it easy for you to tell your friends about the event and help raise pledges through Facebook, Twitter, e-mail and more!

So why wait? Cycle for Autism is a fun way to help raise funds for a cause that has personally touched many of our lives. To get started, just click here!

Title Sponsors

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Presents Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal to Gino Ferri

The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, His Honour, Colonel (Ret’d) Donald S. Ethell and Gino Ferri, upon presentation of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, which took place at the Legislature, on April 17, 2013.

David Jardine, Board Member of the Autism Society of Canada, put forth the nomination that Gino Ferri receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his long-serving work in promoting awareness and sustaining organizations which support families and individuals affected by the lifelong diagnosis of autism. David Jardine is a dedicated ASEA member and husband of Dr. Deborah Barrett, who previously served as ASEA's President and, more recently, as Director of Community Development. This award is wholeheartedly endorsed by all who know Gino, and what we as families and the greater community consider his due for his selfless efforts.

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Anthony At Your Service Picks Up Pennies for Change

Anthony Barrett of Anthony at Your Service picked up "pennies for change" on behalf of the Autism Society of Edmonton Area this past week. PPM 2000 Inc., an incident reporting and investigation management software company, generously donated 5,000 pennies to ASEA.

When you donate your pennies to ASEA, we will use them to promote programs and services for children, adults and families living with autism. Your jar of dusty pennies can help change lives for the better.

Drop off your pennies at the ASEA office 101, 11720 Kingsway Avenue. Charitable tax receipts will be given for $25 worth of pennies or more. Or give us a call at 780-453-3971. We'll be happy to pick up your pennies.

For any pickups or deliveries within Edmonton, please contact Anthony at Your Service from May 27th onwards at 780-780-9915 or www.anthonyatyourservice.com

A Call for Volunteers

Come on out for a fun-filled morning in beautiful Victoria Park, and help be part of ASEA’s successful Cycle for Autism. Thank you to everyone who's already signed up as a volunteer for the Cycle for Autism on June 2nd! But we still need a few more volunteers in certain areas to make the event a success!

Set-up and tear down
Course marshals
Parking lot greeters
Picnic area supervisors

All volunteers will receive a coupon for a free hot dog and drink from Fat Franks and have an enjoyable morning meeting new people!

Please register by sharing your contact information on the Volunteer page of the Cycle for Autism Edmonton website. Join us to make this event a success and help raise funds for the Family Resource Center at the Autism Society of Edmonton Area! Visit www.cycleforautismedmonton.com to get started!