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06/30/06FYI Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 1
What's inside: Who Are We?; Our Mandate and The Benefits of Membership; Registered Graphic Designer and R.G.D. for Graphic Design Professionals in Ontario; Grandfathering; Other Membership Categories; 1997 Fee Schedule; What Have We Accomplished So Far?; Interesting Facts from a Federal Government Study: Shaping Canada's Future by Design; ICOGRADA XVII Congress and General Assembly; What Do We Have to Do Next?
08/01/02FYI Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 1
This issue features: President's Message, Tony Jurgilas R.G.D. | Annual General Meeting 2002 report | Election results | President's Report | 2001 Audited financial statements | New members | Thank you | R.G.D. certificate | FYI newsletter editorial board | Examination Board for Registered Graphic Designers | Registered Graphic Designers Qualification Examination | RGD Ontario's relationship to the GDC | RGD Ontario welcomes 2002 partners and gold sponsors | Discussion forums | Spec work | E-Flash | Membership discounts & special offers | Student volunteer program | 2002 Scholarship Awards Prorgram | Portfolio review events | The Business of Graphic Design: Book launch | designthinkers 2001 | designthinkers 2002 | Feedback | Ask Aquent| Board of Directors | RGD Ontario sponsors |
10/01/01FYI Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 3
This issue features: President's Message, Tony Jurgilas R.G.D. | New Members | Registered Graphic Designers Qualification Examination | GDC Manitoba moves closer to accreditation | Design Industry Advisory Committee | Launch of Handbook on the Business of Graphic Design | Material available for Members | GDC web site | Type Symposium - Drunk with Type | Message from the Student Board Member | 2000 RGD Ontario Scholarship Award-winners' Reports | 2001 RGD Ontario Scholarship Awards Presentation | 2002 RGD Ontario Scholarship Awards | Automatic Student Membership Program | How was How? by Don Niven R.G.D. | Report from Inclusive by Design by Nathalie Blanchard | Ideas in the City by Michael Large R.G.D. | Member Showcase | On Marketing by Ilise Benun | Ask Aquent by Christina Jackson | Books Reviewed by Swipe Books | Feedback |
07/01/01FYI Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 2
What's inside: President's Message, Tony Jurgilas R.G.D. | 2001 AGM Message from the Outgoing President, Jean-Pierre Lacroix R.G.D. | What's New | 2001 Board of Directors | New Members | Thank you | RGD Qualification Examination: New Dates | Society of Graphic Designers of Canada | Design Industry Advisory Committee | Update on Activities & Benefits | Annual Directory of Members | Handbook | National Fee Survey | New Member Discounts & Special Offers | Update on designTHINKERS 2001 | Paul Arthur 1924-2001 | In Memoriam | Communicating Among All People, Everywhere | Toronto Regional Conference Report | Student & Graduate News | 2001 RGD Ontario Scholarship Awards | Automatic Student Membership Program | New Program for Graduating Students | Designing for the Real World | George Brown College Student Exhibit | Ask Aquent | Books Reviewed | Member Showcase | Board of Directors | Feedback |
04/01/01FYI Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 1
What's inside: President's Message, Jean-Pierre Lacroix R.G.D. | 2001 AGM April 21 | Nominees for the 2001 Board of Directors | Regional Conference Series | New Registered Graphic Designers | Design Industry Advisory Committee | Career Opportunities | Update your record | Update on Activities & Benefits | Call for Entries | Aquent - The Official Career Development Partner of RGD Ontario | National Fee Survey | Discounts & Special Offers | DesignThinkers 2001 | New DX Partnership | Regional Events | Reviews | Member Showcase | Board of Directors | Sponsors | Feedback |
01/01/01FYI Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 4
What's inside: President's Message, Jean-Pierre Lacroix R.G.D. | What's New | New Board Member; Regional Events; Good Design is Good Business Brochure Call for Submissions; Book Update | Student Member News Section | Student Membership; 2001 RGD Ontario Scholarship Awards; R.G.D. School Presentations | At the Schools | Design Archive Donation to George Brown College; Georgian College Trip; OCAD's New Centre for Design; Sheridan College's Digital Media Conference | DesignThinkers 2000 Presentation Highlights | Member News | Feedback in 2000
07/01/00FYI Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 3
What's inside: President's Message, Jean-Pierre Lacroix R.G.D | Graphic design professional accreditation a reality in Ontario| The Big Picture: TED in T.O. Special Report by Michael Large R.G.D.| RGD Ontario DesignThinkers 2000: The Association’s first annual conference on the business of design | 1999 Scholarship Awards Reports | My life as a designer by Avi Goldberg; 1999 Challenges and beyond by Paul McDougall; A little concrete advice goes a long way by Wade Convay | Member News | Lucky seven for Cooper, Spearing & Stone; Digital acquisition; Graphex 2000 winners; New position | New Membership Benefits | Eyewire; Critique |
04/01/00FYI Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 2
What's inside: 2000 Board of Directors; Report from the President, Jean-Pierre Lacroix R.G.D.; Mission of the Association; Vision for Members; Finances; Web site relaunched; New Communications Officer; History of accreditation; Graphex 2000; newMedia Show; Member News; Frank Newfeld honoured; Toronto Type Club; Membership Benefits; E-Flash; International Arts Bureau; FuseLetter; International News Events Competitions; Letters
03/01/00FYI Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 1
What's inside: Provincial grant: $50,000 for graphic design; Association assists Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) in validation of information on graphic design; Association's Primer on Buying Graphic Design Services distributed by Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade; Registered Graphic Designers Qualification Examination; Annual Meeting on March 20, 2000; Membership News; Honours and Awards; The Business of Graphic Design Seminars; Conferences/Symposiums/Resources; International Design Competitions; International News; Icograda-endorsed Design Competitions; Plant trees in the Icograda Forest in Turkey for the victims of the earthquake
12/30/99FYI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 4
What's inside: RGD Ontario mission and vision statements; The Business of Graphic Design: Three Workshops; Handbook for Registered Graphic Designers Qualification Examination; ARGD Ontario Web Site re-organized; 1999-2000 RGD Ontario Scholarships; Exhibitions & Competitions; International News; Conferences; Academic position at the Australian National University; Web Resources
07/01/99FYI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 3
What's inside: Association scholarship award winners; RGD Ontario Publications; How to Market Yourself Effectively Transcript available; Directory of Members; Other RGD Ontario Publications; Board news; The Registered Graphic Designers Qualification Examination Handbook for Registered Graphic Designers; Qualification Examination; Thank you to volunteers; newMedia 99; MicroWarehouse Canada New discount and procedure; Group health insurance update; Upcoming Conferences; International news; Letters
01/01/99FYI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1
What's inside: New! A Brand New Look to Our Web Site; ARGD/ON Scholarship Awards Program 1999 Increased to Four Awards; Remember the Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 13, 1999; Grow Your Business: How to Market Yourself Effectively - Event Sold Out!; Competitions; Conferences; Exhibits
11/01/98FYI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 4
What's inside: Business Development For Members: How to Market Yourself Effectively; Annual General Meeting Set For Saturday, February 13, 1999; Changes to The Board; Welcome to Two New Board Members; Nominating Committee Members; ARGD/ON 1998 Student Awards Program; ARGD/ON 1997 Student Award Recipient Reports; Special Report: Converging at the ROM For the AGI Symposium '98; Dues Reduced For Provisional Members; Student membership; Member Benefits; Competitions and Exhibitions; Across Canada News; Positions Available at Royal Ontario Museum; Moved Recently? Please Tell Us; Letters to the Editor
09/01/98FYI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 3
What's inside: New Domain Name for ARGD/ON Web Site; Spexel inc, ARGD/ON's First Gold Sponsor; Membership Binder; Benefits and Discounts for ARGD/ON Members; Strategic Planning Session; ARGD/ON Policies; ARGD/ON's "newMedia 98" Booth; Did You Know? "Spec" Pitches are Costly; "Marketing Magazine" 1998 Package Design Awards; International News; Regional News; Classifieds; Members Survey - Reminder; Letters to the Editor; Welcome New members; In Memoriam: Frances E.M. Johnston
04/01/98FYI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2
What's inside: Alliance for Canadian Design: ARGD/ON invited to join; Grandfathering ends; Next Annual Meeting; New developments for sponsors; ARGD/ON to attend BGM; Rick Strong, R.G.D. resigns from the Board of Directors; In Memoriam: Leslie E. (Sam) Smart; Visit the ARGD/ON multimedia booth at newMedia 98; Report from the Examination Board; Events; Member Survey; Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising; Letters to the Editor
02/01/98FYI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 1
What's inside: Grandfathering Provision Extended to June 30,1998; Use Your R.G.D. Designation Correctly; Experienced Graphic Designers Wanted; The Association in the News; Explaining What R.G.D. Means to Your Clients; Your Committees and What They Do; Job Opportunities; Your Free Pass to "newMedia 98", May 12-15, 1998: Visit the ARGD/ON Booth; Technology-based Training and Multimedia Showcase, March 11, 1998
11/01/97FYI Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 4
What's inside: Your New Board of Directors; Summary: Proceedings of the Annual General Meeting, November 15, 1997; The AGM: Highlights of the Proceedings; Kudos; Profile; Directors of the Outgoing Board; Examination Board Legal Workshop; ICOGRADA International Congress; International News; How You Can Reach Us
10/01/97FYI Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 3
What's inside: Notice of Annual General Meeting in Ottawa; Nominees for the 1997-1998 Board of Directors; Other Members of the 1997-1998 Board of Directors; Number of Directors to Serve on the Board; General By-law Enclosed; Financial Statement; The Village Green, Letter From Thunder Bay; Welcome to New Members; The Board of Directors: How You Can Reach Us