Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Geeks on Ice Update

The greatest knowledge industry sports event in Canada is only 60 days away! It seems like just yesterday we were crowning Assomption Vie as the 2005 Geeks on Ice Whitehill Cup Champions. I am encouraged by the positive support that the local knowledge industry community has given Geeks on Ice and we are confident that this year will be our best event yet with 16 teams and over 300 participants. As of today, the committee has accomplished:

  • 12 of 16 teams that registered for the tournament. Deadline is February 28th, 2006.
    • Whitehill Technologies
    • Gtech
    • Dovico
    • Plexus
    • Property Guys
    • HRDC
    • Beausejour Health
    • Moncton Hospital
    • Canada Post
    • Xerox (2 teams)
    • Sports Direct Inc
  • Signed 3 official sponsors.
    • Whitehill Technologies
    • Rising Stars
    • Plexus Connectivity
  • 2 bronze supporters
    • BMG Consulting
    • RBC
  • Have been featured in the Moncton Times and Transcript sports section.
  • Mentioned on C103's Breakfast Club with Ernie and Lisa.
  • Created a "free agent" draft list that contains over 10 individuals.
  • Began planning the 2006 "Geekfest" party.
  • Began contacting organizations for donations of new computers and peripherals.
  • Secured a major prize for the "Geek" raffle with proceeds going to Support for Single Parents, Inc.
  • Began securing a local sports celebrity for the Rising Stars Official Nomination Kick Off Puck Drop ceremony and event.
  • Exploring the possibility of other sporting events that weekend that appeals to hockey and non-hockey knowledge industry professionals, stay tuned.

As you can see, the committee has been very busy and we will have "major" announcements to make in the coming weeks. We would like your help by speaking to friends, family and colleagues of Geeks on Ice. Please forward out this info to any firm that might be willing to register a team or become a supporter. Keep an eye on the local media check the website for regular updates!

Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Organizer
W: 506-855-0005
H: 506-852-8096
Email: macaustr@nb.sympatico.ca
www.GeeksonIce.com

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