Canadian officers or employees who plan to attend the U.S. National Social Services Conference in Chicago (March 14-18, 2009) are invited to submit proposals for pre-conference seminars or conference workshops by January 31, 2008. Suggestions on topics relevant to the conference theme, "WInds of Change - Steadfast In Our Mission," can be sent to Major Ronald R. Foreman, national social services secretary, The Salvation Army, PO Box 269, Alexandria VA 22313-0269, U.S.A. (e-mail: usn_social_services@usn.salvationarmy.org)