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• 6,830 hours raised at Vancouver’s 3rd Timeraiser. Edmonton here we come!

  Date: 2010.09.27 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Last Thursday, September 23rd, over 250 enthusiastic Vancouverites energetically rolled into the Roundhouse Community Centre.  Armed with a passion for community and an interest in the arts, they got started chatting with the 25 organizations that were in attendance and perusing the 25 works of art on display. Prospecto levitra  Take a look at these photos from the night, courtesy of Millie Kuyer.

  

  Roundhouse Community Centre

  Vancouver’s 3rd Timeraiser was a sold out event. Viagra bestellung  The addition th is Levitra prix pharmacie year of a pre-Timeraiser social media contest was no doubt a boon to the overall awareness campaign. Levitra contraindicaciones  A huge thank you is owed toWestJet for supplying the voucher, as well as Rebecca Bolwitt, aka Miss604 (Sidenote: Miss604 is the recent recipient again of the “Best of Vancouver” Best Local Blog award and Best Local Twitterer award – congratulations!).  Rebecca facilitated the contest on her site, www.miss604.com and asked people to enter by leaving a comment about what inspires them, their favourite volunteer experience and/ or their favourite charity. Kaufen viagra  Take a look at the entires here – to read about people’s passion for their community and their dedication to civic engagement is inspiring and heart warming. Viagra for women Viagra sale Over the counter viagra  In the end, though, there h ad to be Kauf von viagra a winner.  Congratulations to Erin Graham for winning 2 tickets anywhere WestJet flies with her entry: “Volunteering is a way to take responsibility for the well-being of others Viagra sin receta Pastillas levitra , a way to get a Viagra levitra way from doing your own laundry and a way to learn how to be human. We need each other. Levitra achat Viagra alternatives I’ve volunteered my whole adult life for this thing and the other.  One of my favourite most challenging places was Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter.  It changed my life for the better, for sure. Cheap viagra online Another great place is the UBC farm. Levitra pill  You get to grow food and pretty things AND work with young people to teach them where food comes from as you learn, too. This is a big city.  There’s lots of stuff to get involved in. Lucky us.”

  We ran a second WestJet contest at the Timeraiser so we could hear from Timeraiser participants.  Congratulations to Joshua Marek who will be on his way to any schedule WestJet destination for his entry: “I am new to the city and this is such a fun way to learn about deserving causes, and I have found some organizations that have excited me to take part! Purchase viagra online The art? That’s just a bonus!”

  Another great addition to this year’s Timeraiser was QR codes for agencies and artists.  On each agency poster and each artwork bid sheet we added a QR code (check out this short video demoing the process).  Participants could therefore scan the image with their smartphone (Blackberry, iPhone or Android-based phones all worked) and the contact information of the agency or artist would immediately be downloaded onto the person’s phone.  It was a great way to help participants easily and instantly connect with agencies Online levitra and artists. Brand viagra

  

  At the 2010 Vancouver Timeraiser

  At the end of the evening 80% of the works of art went for the maximum bid and a total of 6,830 hours were pledged to local organizations.  I heard from many organizations that they had a ton of great conversations, and overheard a participant saying, “…disappointed I didn’t win art, but still excited to start volunteering!”

  A special thanks to Vantage Point for their ongoing partnership on the Vancouver Timeraiser program, as well as the many volunteers who made the night such a success.

  After last week’s successful Timeraiser, we couldn’t be more excited for the last 2 Timeraisers of 2010: the 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser will take place on October 16th and the 3rd Ottawa Timeraiser will Levitra pas cher take place on November 13th.

• Manifesto’s Official Launch with the Governor General’s Youth Dialogue

  Date: 2010.09.21 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Yesterday, Team Timeraiser attended Michaelle Jean’s final stop in her Year of Youth Dialogue series, Can We Talk. The event, featured as the official launch to Manifesto, was full of energy and well attended; over 500 engaged youth arrived at 99 Sudbury to hear the Governor General speak, and to discuss the issues and successes that are important to those in the room. Viagra sale

  

  The event started with a recap video from the last Youth Dialogue session in North Point Douglas. The Governor General is doing a lot for Canada’s urban arts, bringing together local communities to discuss essential topics related to youth and the arts. We he ard from Over the counter viagra a lot of passionate speakers last night. Levitra pill We heard about the challenges with post-secondary education (i.e. funding, scholarships), LGBT support in the mainstream education system, Canadian immigration, arts funding, and youth representation in government. Online levitra Kauf von viagra These are big, complex challenges. Pastillas levitra We were excited to hear about the work that is being done by passionate young leaders in Toronto who are actively seeking change. Viagra levitra Viagra alternatives Programs like ArtReach, who are working to increase the availability of quality arts experiences for excluded youth – with the intent Kaufen viagra of improving youth engagement in the community. Viagra bestellung Values we closely relate with at Timeraiser. Viagra sin receta

  
  Timeraiser is about promoting volunteerism and helping young professionals seek quality volunteer opportunities while recognizing the need to financially support talented emerging artists. For 2011, we pledge to “think outside the box” – and find more ways to support emerging Canadian artists, including those in marginalized groups. We listened to the needs and the “calls to action” expressed last night, and we are super excited to see where we can turn ideas into action. Levitra pas cher Purchase viagra online Levitra contraindicaciones

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  Check out Delisile Youth Services, Mood Disorders of Ontario, The Remix Project and ArtReach, who are groups we would love to develop closer ties with the Timeraiser.

  Also, the Tor onto Mayoral Arts Debate is taking place Levitra prix pharmacie on September 29th. Viagra for women Cheap viagra online The event is presented by Business for the Arts, in partnership with ArtsVote Toronto 2010, Toronto Arts Council, Manifesto and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Not only is it an opportunity to be involved with local politics, but it will be a night to celebrate the arts and hear the answers to questions that will “probe the candidates’ position on funding for the arts, the role that the arts should play in establishing Toronto as a truly creative city and the impact of the arts on economic development, tourism and civic growth.” These topics/ideas/issues must be addressed now and are essential conversations for the future of arts and culture in Canada. Brand viagra Prospecto levitra

• 2nd Edmonton Kick Off Night $10,000 to Local Artists

  Date: 2010.09.17 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 1

  It is always great to be in Edmonton. Prospecto levitra The arts vibe in the city is palpable. Liz and I were setting up for the kick off night at the Transalta Arts Barn, and throughout the building were people watching/participating in a fashion show, parents/kids waiting for ballet class to begin and other artsy-types walking about. Levitra achat Cheap viagra online

  This was a great metaphorical backdrop as nearly all the artists participating in the 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser showed up with their artwork hours later. It was the ultimate handoff: they dropped of their art and we gave them their cheques, over $10,000 worth this year. Levitra pas cher Levitra pill Viagra sin receta Viagra for women Brand viagra Over the counter viagra

  

  Lorna St Thomas from Enbridge Inc, the Edmonton Timeraiser Founding Partner, was on hand to watch the smiling faces as the exchange happened throughout the evening. She even overheard one artist say, “this type of exchange never happens”, which made both Lorna and I smile ear-to-ear. This same artist also works at one of the charities that participated at the inaugural Edmonton Timeraiser. She told Lorna that the Timeraiser has produced some of the best volunteers her organization Levitra prix pharmacie has ever received!

  Around 7 pm, Liz Lepper – our local on-the-ground event planner, welcomed everyone. Purchase viagra online Viagra bestellung She then turned it over to me. I thanked our community partners Edmonton Arts Council (Dara and Shawn sat on the art jury committee, 2010 and 2009 respectively), United Way of Alberta and Capital Region + UNext, and the City of Edmonton’s NextGen committee.

  Lorna then had a few moments to speak about Enbridge’s commitment to Culture and Community, including why they like to support the Timeraiser. Pastillas levitra After Lorna was done speaking, I had a chance to share with the audience in the room some of the new social media (QR codes & live broadcasts) and social media contesting to Timeraiser, including giving away a pair of WestJet tickets and a Wind Mobile phone+plan. WestJet is our new national sponsor, and we’ve been doing some cool things to help Canadians connect to causes they care about. Viagra levitra Levitra contraindicaciones This includes adding live music to the Timeraiser programming. Online levitra Kauf von viagra We are pleased to announce that Amy Van Keeken’s Rock & Roll Sing-A-Long will be playing after all the hours are tallied. Kaufen viagra

  Watch this video for more info. Tell your friends. Buy tickets. See you Saturday October 16th, 2010. www.timeraiser.ca.

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• Exciting Vancouver Timeraiser WestJet Contest with Miss604

  Date: 2010.09.08 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  We have Big News. The Vancouver Timeraiser Levitra pas cher Purchase viagra online is September 23rd, and the city is buzzing about the event. Prospecto levitra Kaufen viagra Viagra alternatives Today is a very exciting day, since we get to announce that thanks to WestJet, our friend Miss604.com is giving away a pair of tickets ANYWHERE WestJet flies! Levitra pill Kauf von viagra The tickets will be awarded to one lucky person who comments on the Miss604.com Timeraiser post about something that inspires you. Comments can include your favourite non-profit organization, Levitra contraindicaciones your best volunteer experience, what it means to be involved in the community, why giving Viagra sin receta your time is important etc. Full contest rules and regulations can be viewed here.

  The Miss604.com Timeraiser/WestJet contest runs until September 22nd 2010. Brand viagra Did we mention she’s giving away a pair of tickets ANYWHERE WestJet flies?!  This is your chance to get thinking about volunteerism in Vancouver, participate with Levitra prix pharmacie your local web community, and potentially win a fabulous prize. Online levitra Viagra levitra Viagra sale Levitra achat Viagra bestellung Thanks to Rebecca for hosting the awesome contest and helping us Cheap viagra online to get the word out on the Vancouver Timeraiser. Over the counter viagra

  The fall Timeraiser season is now in full swing with the upcoming Vancouver Timeraiser on September 23rd 2010 (two weeks tomorrow!) Tickets are available here. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to support local artists and learn more about volunteer opportunities with some stellar non-profit agencies in the city. See you at the Timeraiser. Viagra for women Pastillas levitra

  Update: Check out GabFilms awesome Vancouver Promotional Video!
  

• Timeraiser decorates your office!

  Date: 2010.09.03 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Wondering what happens to all that funky Toronto artwork while you are completing your volunteer pledge for the year Brand viagra ? Well the secret is out! It goes on display in our corporate partners’ offices, such as the second floor marketing and sales department at Molson Coors’ office at 33 Carlingview Drive. Levitra pill Online levitra Purchase viagra online Viagra sale Kaufen viagra As one of our national corporate partners Molson Coors’ helps us invest directly in the careers of emerging artists. Prospecto levitra Since 2004 we have invested $389,000 in the careers of Canadian artists. Viagra levitra Cheap viagra online To showcase our appreciation for Molson Coors’ support we decorate their office walls with our unique Timeraiser artwork. Over the counter viagra This just s hows another way Levitra contraindicaciones how Timeraiser is a win, Viagra sin receta win, win situation for everyone involved. Levitra pas cher Viagra alternatives Levitra prix pharmacie For every dollar it costs us to host a Timeraiser, two Viagra bestellung dollars of social good are delivered back to the community through volunteerism and investment in Viagra for women the careers of Canadian artists. Kauf von viagra Pastillas levitra

  Click here for more information about the upcoming 2011 Toronto Timeraiser call to artists starting October 25th. Click here to find out more about the ways in which Molson Coors is involved in Levitra achat their community.