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learned at an early age that by being a part of community events,
you get a chance to do good things for great causes -- while
meeting new people and learning new skills. While the charities
have changed and the roles have evolved, I try to keep my hand
in at least 4 decent community projects every year. And of course
the key rules to my participation in these events -- 1) It's
got to be fun 2) There have to be great people involved and
3) No morning meetings (what can I say -- I'm much smarter at
noon than I am at 7am...) |
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| ArtAppeal
- Supporting the CNIB (February 18, 2005) - for
a third year in a row, I've maintained and designed the website
for this event. It's one of Victoria's classiest events -- and
best values. For $350 per couple you get a great evening of
fun as well as piece of artwork valued at $350 or more! |
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Visions
2004 - Supporting Greater Victoria Hospitals Foundation
(November 2004) - I designed the website and built the visuals
for the event. As always, this event is the city's classiest
event of the holiday season (Event Gallery) |
| Courtnall
Celebrity Classic (July 16-18, 2004) - I'm helping
design and setup the new website for www.courtnallclassic.com.
This event raised over $800,000 for the development of a Mental
Health Stabilization Unit at the new Diagnostic and Treatment
Centre of the Royal Jubilee Hospital. |
| Richard
Hunt Presents the "Big Open" Supporting Big Brothers
and Big Sisters of Victoria (July 8-9, 2004) -
I'm co-chairing the golf tournament with Richard Hunt's amazing
wife Sandra. We're looking to add new fun things to this incredibly
successful tournament. |
| 2004
Women of Distinction Awards - This year I'm the
technical producer for the event. I'll put together a couple
of PowerPoint presentations and a promotional video that will
help make the event even more special. The goal of the event
is to raise awareness and celebrate some of the significant
contributions local women have made both in our community and
around the world. |
| 2004
Mayors Golf Classic - I'm helping the organizing committee
find sponsorships and new ways of making the event fun. Last
year I played in the tournament as part of the Laurel Point
Inn team. We won the tournament with 9 under par. We're hoping
to repeat! |
| Camosun
College Foundation "Tool Time" (April
7, 2004) - As a member of the Foundation's board, I'm co-chairing
the annual dinner. This dinner will go to support the development
of bursaries for students in the College's trades programs. |
| Together
We Care Wrap Up Event (February 12, 2004) - I built
a 5 minute video that captured the hilights of the Together
We Care Capital Campaign. This campaign, led by Michael O'Connor
and Leslee Farrell, raised $17 million to help fund equipment
and capital purchases that will make our region's health care
system even better. |
| Festival
of Trees (November - January 2003) - I designed
the logo and sponsorship kit for the Festival of Trees. The
money from this event goes to support the BC Children's Hospital
Foundation. It's one of the most fun and creative events in
the community, as companies and organizations decorate Christmas
Trees in a contest that is judged by the community. |
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from WAY back... |
October
2, 1999 - An Affair to Remember, supporting BC's
Children's Hospital. It's going to be a great evening of Swing
dancing and dining at the Laurel Point. Music provided by
Del Richards and his Orchestra! Drop me an email if you want
to know more.
October 1999 - Watch out Bachelor and Bachelorettes!
Here comes "An Evening of Wishes III" benefiting
the Make A Wish Foundation. This gala fundraiser features
some great auction items, gourmet dinner all topped by a very
classy Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction. When I get more details,
I'll post them.
Fall / Winter '99 - Visions '99, supporting
the Greater Victoria Hospital Foundation. This is one of those
"must attend" events on the Victoria social calendar.
Don't miss it. More details to follow!
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