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• Welcome Nicole McPhail

  Date: 2010.10.04 | Category: Capacity Building | Response: 0

  

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  Once I got back to the office, my colleague Theresa and I scheduled an information meeting with Nicole. Our next blog post will be from Nicole describing her first week working with us. Levitra achat

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• Edmonton Timeraiser Neighbourhood Day

  Date: 2010.09.18 | Category: Technology | Response: 1

  Seven volunteers and I wandered around three of Edmonton’ s hippe Levitra pill st neighbourhoods handing out flyers promoting the 2nd Timeraiser. Prospecto levitra Buy the end of a 2 1/2 hour session, we visited over 100 stores, coffee shops and restaurants. Levitra pas cher Viagra bestellung Pastillas levitra

  It is amazing how receptive most people are once we start to give the Timeraiser elevator pitch. Viagra for women We call these events our Timeraiser Neighbourhood Days. Viagra levitra Viagra alternatives And they are quite effective. Our team has always known the po wer of a quality conversation, and Levitra prix pharmacie we are betting quite Purchase viagra online a few people will show up to the Timeraiser because of this effort. Brand viagra Kauf von viagra

  

  

  
  

  Whether it is the agencies, art or the fact the Amy Van Keeken’s Rock and Roll Sing along will be playing on Saturday October 16th, a lot of people we spoke to today are thrilled something like the Timeraiser is happening in Edmonton again this year. Cheap viagra online

  We even spoke to a woman today who said her friend that had attended a Timeraiser in Toronto, and really enjoyed the evening. Levitra achat Kaufen viagra It really is amazing once you get out there and talk to people. Viagra sin receta Levitra contraindicaciones I am always amazing about who has heard of the Timeraiser and where they’ ve heard it from. Online levitra Viagra sale Over the counter viagra

• 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

• 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser – Agency and Art Selection

  Date: 2010.06.03 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  We just had a marathon session selecting the art and agencies that will be participating at the 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser. Viagra for women Viagra bestellung Viagra alternatives We had a record number of submissions. Over 50 Pastillas levitra agencies and 130 artists. The two jury teams had some tough choices to make: we only have room for 20 artists and 20 agencies at the Transalta Arts Barn. Levitra pill

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  Over the course of 2.5 hours, the art jury team deliberated about what artwork would generate the most hours AND be a meaningful investment in his/her career. A very subjective process, but very fair and balanced. As was the agency selection. Online levitra Viagra sin receta Here the team explored each organization’s range of volunteer opportunities and capacity to engage, as well as the mix of organizations that covered a gamete of causes. Over the counter viagra Levitra prix pharmacie Environment. Social Services. Education. Sports & Recreation. Arts & Culture. International Development.

  

  A special thanks to United Way of Alberta’ s Capital Region for ho Levitra contraindicaciones sting the selection night, and all the volunteers who sat in on both jurys. Brand viagra Kaufen viagra We will be contacting all the artists and agencies directly with next steps. Purchase viagra online Viagra sale However, here is the sneak peak at who was selected:

  1. Alberta AdaptAbilities Association
  2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
  3. Boyle Street Community Sevices
  4. Canadian Cancer Society – Alberta/NWT Division
  5. Canadian Celiac Association – Edmonton Chapter
  6. Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region
  7. Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA)
  8. Edmonton Opera Assonciation
  9. Edmonton Social Planning Council
  10.Edmonton’s Food Bank
  11.Fringe Theatre Adventures
  12.Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
  13.Humane Animal Rescue Team
  14.Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT
  15.Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
  16.Special Olympics Edmonton
  17.The Pride Centre of Edmonton
  18.The Support Network
  19.The Works International Visual Arts Society
  20.Youth Emergency Shelter Society

  Stay tuned. Kauf von viagra Levitra achat In the early fall, we will be hosting a kick off night several weeks before the actual Timeraiser. This is where we will be handing out over $10,000 in cheques to artists, and our founding corporate partner Enbridge will be on hand to say a few remarks to the artists in attendance. The 2nd Edmonton Timera iser Prospecto levitra is Saturday October 16th. Viagra levitra Tickets will go on sale in early September. Levitra pas cher

• 5th Calgary Timeraiser Kick Off Weekend Extravaganza

  Date: 2010.05.31 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

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  Thursday – Kick Off Night
  Thursday evening we had our Timeraiser kick off night at the Wind Mobile Store on 17th Avenue. Levitra prix pharmacie A small gathering of 50 people packed the store. Purchase viagra online Artists, volunteers and sponsors mixed and mingled. WindMobile Area manager Dan MacDonald gave opening remarks. We were happy to have three founding sponsors were in attendance. Lennina Pavon Cardoso from Enbridge Inc spoke about the importance of investing in Canada’ s art community. Online levitra Dani Deboice was representing both First Calgary Savings and as Volunteer Calgary’s board chair. Volunteer Calgary’s Buffy St Amand was also there. Levitra contraindicaciones Robin Greschner was representing Nexen (and fellow Queen’s Grad). Roger and Candice from 92.9 FM radio dropped in to say hi (Roger is our emcee this year). And several volunteers from United Way of Calgary and Area’s Because initiative were also Viagra for women in attendance. After the artwork was exchanged for cheques, and speeches given, Wind Mobile raffled off a phone and one month data plan for artists. Brand viagra Bille Rae Busby won.

  Friday – Promotional Material Drop Off
  Jen and I spent most of Friday dropping off promotional material all across Calgary. Over the counter viagra We delivered posters and flyers to dozens of businesses. Prospecto levitra The next time you go into a First Calgary Saving’s branch, you’ll see our print material on their community board. We also finished our last video edit for their Facebook page at 4 pm. Levitra achat

  Saturday – Neighbourhood Day
  Over a dozen volunteers, mainly from United Way of Calgary and Area’s Because Initiative, gathered at Wildernest for an amazing brunch before fanning out across the city. The group split up into five teams. Each team spent two hours handing out posters and flyers in Kensington, 4th Street, Viagra sin receta Inglewood, Stephen Avenue and 17th Avenue. We hit over 150 stores and had 50+ quality conversations. A hugely successful campaign. Our past experience is at least 10% of our ticket sales come from doing this.

  Sunday – Lilac Festival
  Despite the cold weather, we set-up a tent for the day. Viagra alternatives This is our forth straight year attending the event. Cheap viagra online Our was location primo: right by the Rose & Crown beer garden. Levitra pas cher We had a small selection of artwork on display. From 10 am till 6 pm, our team of volunteers spoke to hundreds of people who passed by our tent. Our team also walked up and down the strip on 4th Street. We also stopped off at Wordfest, City of Calgary, Katimavik, WinSport and dozens of other vendors to spread the word. We had an iPad with 3G service to power our #WestJet contest, and snapped a dozen plus photos with our Google Nexus One Phone powered by Wind Mobile. Viagra bestellung

  Thanks to our Volunteers
  A big, big thanks to our super volunteers for all their help. And special shout out to Lynn McKendrick, Bib Patel, Stew McDonough, Jeff Pearson, Rhiannon McDonald, Carm Coccimiglio for their extraordinary effort these past few days. Kauf von viagra

  With all this effort, we are sure the 5th Calgary Timeraiser on Thursday June 17th is going to be a great success! Get your tickets soon. A final big thanks to our national sponsor WestJet. We will be raffling off a pair of tickets anywhere WestJet flies at the Timeraiser. Kaufen viagra Check out how you can win.