Archive for June, 2010

• 5th Calgary Timeraiser – 6,825 hours raised!

  Date: 2010.06.25 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Last Saturday, June 17th, over 450 people energetically rolled Flames Central to participate in Cow Town’s fifth Timeraiser. Viagra for women  When the doors opened at 7pm, there was already a lineup of people ready to get on with talking to agencies, checking out amazing local art, and meeting new people.
  
  There were lots of highlights. Levitra contraindicaciones  The first is obviously that we exceeded our goal of raising 6,500 hours – the total amount pledged by participants at Over the counter viagra the 5th Calgary Timeraiser is 6,825! Brand viagra  Good work Calgary!
  We were thrilled with the support leading up to, and at Online levitra the Timeraiser.  Our founding partners in Calgary were in attendance.  Thank you Enbridge, Nexen and First Calgary Savings!  Your ongoing support is invaluable. Viagra bestellung
  And of course we had reps from WestJet, our wonderful national presenting partner.  We live streamed the Timeraiser via Twitter and received a tweet a minute! Levitra pill  A lot of posts talked about our WestJet partnership and the contest we ran.  On creative Timeraiser attendee won a pair of tickets to anywhere WestJet flies with her entry: “Timeraiser is a perfect storm. It connects passionate agencies with eager volunteers who are all interested in the same thing: making and sustaining great communities!”
  One notable tweet was from W. Brett Wilson from CBC’s Dragon’s Den who stopped by to check out his first Timeraiser: “Am at #TimeRaiser event in Calgary. Incredible vision. Love the model. @WestJet stepped up big. Google it!” Brett is a huge supporter of local Calgary causes and we were stoked he dropped in.
  Another new feature of this Timeraiser was a fun contest sponsored by WIND Mobile.  One lucky attendee won a Bl Viagra sale ackBerry Bold 9700 as well as a month Always Shout voice plan on the WIND network. Levitra pas cher Kauf von viagra  What a nice perk! Cheap viagra online  Thanks WIND Mobile for highlighting the power of conversation!
  In additional to all the great conversations between volunteers and agencies, many of this year’s artist were in attendance too. Levitra achat  (Here’s Kimberley Weiting, a Timeraiser veteran!)  It’s a gre Kaufen viagra at chance to meet artists and talk about their work.  The $17,000 that Timeraiser paid to local artists this year alone, on behalf of our corporate partners, makes a big difference in their careers.
  As the night wound down, I heard from a lot of the 28 agencies that were in the room – they were all super positive about the conversations they had, the enthusiasm of the participants, and the vibe in the room. Viagra alternatives  I also had the fun job of talking with this year’s art winners – I love seeing their excitement! Levitra prix pharmacie  And while others left a bit disappointed that they didn’t win art, I still heard, “Ya, it’s too bad. Prospecto levitra  But I’ll still be volunteering of course!”
  If you want to see some lovely pictures from the night, check out Jeremy Fokkens‘ images here, he graciously volunteered to document the night for us. Viagra levitra
  Spe aking of volunteers, THANKS to the 30 volunteers who helped m Purchase viagra online ake this night such a success. Pastillas levitra  A special shout out to our emcees for the night, Kelly Doody (Kelly now writes occassionally for the Calgary Herald, check out her article about Timeraiser here) and Roger Kingkade from  X 92.9 radio as well as our community partners Volunteer Calgary and Because, a United Way Initiative.
  All in all, our fifth year in Calgary was a smashing success!  Thanks to everyone who attended.  We look forward to hearing stories about your volunteer experiences!  See you next year, June 2011, for the 6th Calgary Timeraiser. Viagra sin receta

• Live from the 5th Calgary Timeraiser!

  Date: 2010.06.17 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

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  3. Watch the entries LIVE on our Civic Footprint Blog (live stream begins at 7pm). Winners will be announced later this evening. Viagra levitra Viagra for women Viagra sale Levitra prix pharmacie
  

• Book Review: Canada’s Locavore Inspires Young Farmers and Urban Farming

  Date: 2010.06.11 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  Sarah Elton’s Locavore is everything I love in a foodie read; detailed descriptions of organic, local food sources, a history (and shared love for) artisanal cheese in Canada, and lots of shout-outs to interesting community-based agriculture and food security organizations across Canada. Purchase viagra online

  Sarah Elton, Food Columnist for CBC Radio’s Here and Now, details several unique and innovative farming organizations across Canada – such as Everdale Farm in Ontario and the Really Local Harvest Co-op in New Brunswick.

  In her book, Sarah describes her travels across Canada talking to farmers working to supply Canada with healthy and sustainable food. Viagra for women Viagra bestellung I am particularly interested in the different urban farming initatives happening in Toronto, New Brunswick and Vancouver. Prospecto levitra Kauf von viagra I am now much more Over the counter viagra aware of CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs that provide opportunities for micro-investing, sometimes in exchange for a weekly food basket. Pastillas levitra Elton describes the need to reinvent what farming looks like to Canada in order to sustain economical and eco-friendly food sources for our country.

  Of note was Elton’s detailed descriptions of non-profit organizations across Canada working on bringing healthy and sustainable food to all residents – organizations such as Slow Food Toronto, The Stop and many more. Viagra alternatives Cheap viagra online

  A highlight of the book f or me was in the description of off-season, Levitra achat or year round farming in Canada. Online levitra Brand viagra Though selecting local food choices may be easier in the summer months, it takes dedication and persistence for me to eat primarily Ontario grown vegetables and fruits in the deep winter months. Viagra sin receta

  Growing local, organic lettuce and tomatoes in the thick of January seems wildly optimistic, it is a reality for some Ontario farmers using green technology to harvest healthy produce in the harshest of Canadian winter conditions. A strong Call to Action is needed for young, urban farmers to revitalize Canadian farming; Elton’s book provides the details on what this new future may entail, and the work needed to get us there. Kaufen viagra

  After polishing off this current and insightful read, I feel encouraged and excited by new opportunities for Canadian Agriculture and the locavore movement. If you’re interested in Food Security, sustainable, organic and local food sources, and current information about business opportunities related to Canadian farming, Locavore must be on your summer read list. Viagra sale

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• Logistics, Logistics, Logistics. Buy, Rent, Lease

  Date: 2010.06.08 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  “Hairballs”. This is a word that I’ve bee Pastillas levitra n using a lot lately. I am not even really sure what it means, except it is always on the tip of my tongue whenever we are on the road picking up or dropping off Timeraiser materials: it is very time consuming. Viagra for women Prospecto levitra We have easels, lights, tents, registration supplies, painting supplies, clocks, hammers, drills, and bubble wrap. Essentially, a van full stuff. Over the counter viagra This does not include all the other things that we have to rent each Timeraiser from party rental supply companies. Online levitra Viagra levitra Purchase viagra online Rentals such as tables, chairs, glassware, and linens. Levitra pill
  Here is what work is required leading up and shortly thereafter a Timeraiser:

  + 3 Days = Pick-up artwork from corporate partners, wrap each work of art safely for transportation

  + 2 Days = Final confirmation with vendors about their drop off and pick up

  + 1 Day  = Travel to storage locker, load van with supplies,  including print material from Eva’s Print Shop, The Printing House or IDA Print

  Show time = Timeraiser (12 hours of set-up, tear-down)

  - 1 Day  = Travel to storage locker, unload van with supplies

  -2 Days = Drop off art to corporate p Viagra sin receta artners

  All, in all, lots of logistics. Viagra bestellung Levitra prix pharmacie Logistics takes up about 15% of our time and energy to make sure things are delivered on time and where they are supposed to be. Kaufen viagra It also means that we are doing lots of calculations on whether to buy, rent or lease materials or supplies. Levitra pas cher Brand viagra Viagra sale Levitra contraindicaciones Viagra alternatives For instance, do we rent easels at $10 per use or buy for  $25 per easel, but get to use each easel 4 time per year (add storage cost of $250/year for 4 square feet of the storage)

  • Lease Over three years = $20 x 10 x 3 years x 4 Timeraisers = $2,400
  • Purchase Over three years = $25 x 10 = $250 + (10% locker space @ $2,000/year) x 3 years = $1,350

  These are rough calculations, but illustrates a growing level of financial and logistics planning that our team is doing more frequently. Kauf von viagra Levitra achat We will be contacting seasoned professionals to look at our annual plans and logistics to weigh-in on our options to keep costs down while at the same time scaling the program. Cheap viagra online

• There is something living on my roof…

  Date: 2010.06.07 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  We know it is more important to watch what we eat, ensuring our food sources are organic and locally grown. Online levitra We know that we should bike more and drive less, and turn off our lights when we are not home and take shorter showers. Levitra pas cher Kauf von viagra We know about the “green” movement. The practice of living green has emerged and bloomed in recent years, but there is one idea of particular note to our city: The Green Roof. Levitra pill Viagra for women Levitra contraindicaciones Pastillas levitra The modern green rooftop, as we know it, originated in Germany at the turn of the 19^th century and has come to be widely recognized in many large cities and economic hubs in North America such as New York, Chicago, Washington and Montreal. Viagra levitra Brand viagra

  One of my favourite postmodern artists, Freidensreich Hundertwasser, was also an architect who loudly expressed his ideas of green rooftops and his desire for plants and nature to play an integral part in our living spaces. Levitra achat Levitra prix pharmacie He saw spontaneous vegetation, wooden floors, green roof tops and grazing animals on green spaces in our future, and Cheap viagra online to some extent those ideas have come to life here in Toronto! Prospecto levitra Over the counter viagra Kaufen viagra

  There are some really cool designs up on our city rooftops and besides being aesthetically pleasing, these spaces also help reduce urban heat, manage storm water, enhance biodiversity, improve air quality and improve energy efficiency. In general, very few people look at their rooftops and an even fewer number utilize that space; however, it can be said that those in apartments are the ones who could really benefit from having their own “backyards”. Green roof tops are beautiful spaces that create more room, a place Viagra sin receta to relax out of sight, and ultimately benefit the environment. Luckily for us, the demand for such “green” spaces is quickly catching on – the Mountain Equipment Co-op Building on King St West has implemented a 10,000 sq foot green rooftop with exclusively Canadian native plants. While not public space, MEC’s roof is open to visitors during several annual festivals, such as Doors Open Toronto. With their mission to be a leading sustainable company, MEC also engages the community at Purchase viagra online their King St. location through volunteer-driven initiatives such as BikeFest, PaddleFest Toronto and eco-gift wrapping during the holiday season.

  Toronto has not yet made the Green Rooftops Top Ten Cities list in North America but with so many environmentally sustainable innovations taking place, I am sure Toronto will be up there soon. Recently, the Eco-Roof Incentives Grant was passed to promote sustainable practises among existing and new businesses. Viagra bestellung Viagra alternatives Furthermore, Toronto won the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Community Award for its green roof strategy. Viagra sale Kudos to Toronto for setting a “green” example in Canada. You can check out their progress here!

  - Martina Marsic