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What was said this week
David Gingras gives a post-council report

Moncton City Council sure could have used some pick-me-up on Monday night. There were seniors discussing the Mayor's Senior's Committee. Which Mayor Mitton established after being elected to uncover the needs of seniors in Moncton and to subsequently prioritize those needs.

Wasn't there already a Senior's Committee, called City Council?

And then there was Councillor Doug Robertson's Technology Planning Group update and the presentation by the Moncton Infrastructure Group who discussed the sewer system review and master plan.

Yawn.

However, there were some shining stars at council.

Geeks on Ice is a networking group geared towards the knowledge industry and its professionals. They made a presentation describing their role in raising money for local charities. This year, money raised by Geeks on Ice and Geeks Golf will be going towards Support for Single Parents. The first event takes place between April 21 and 23 at the Moncton 4-Ice centre. Admission to the 16-team hockey tournament is free. For golfing enthusiasts, Geeks Golf will be taking place at the Dundee Sports Dome between April 20 and 23.

Deputy Mayor Merrill Henderson asked, "What do you classify as a geek?" The answer was provided by Geeks on Ice organizer Trevor Macausland. By his definition, a geek is anyone employed within an IT company, contact centre, insurance or banking company, or any organization that specializes in the transfer of knowledge. If you need more information, go to www.geeksonice.com.

Another presentation of interest was by a new gang in town. The Junior Chamber International Greater Moncton, headed up by the owner of Joe Moka Café, Yvan Laviolette. It is quite new toMoncton and as the press release says, it "will provide the opportunity for young people to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to create positive change in this city and around the world." JCI Greater Moncton is essentially a networking tool for the business minded 20- and 30-yearolds in MetroMoncton.

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