Season's Greetings...

As we all take a much needed break to spend time with our families and loved ones, I can't help but reflect on what's to come for 2006?

I look back to 2003 when I founded GOI with the goal to serve as a networking catalyst and promotion of knowledge industry firms and professionals from the atlantic region. However, I quickly discovered that we can also use this great event to contribute to the improvement of our communities.

In our third year, GOI has grown from 8 to 16 teams from all over the Maritimes, which results in approximately 300 participants this year from the local knowledge industry. Last year, our event managed to collect a total of $1650.00 and sponsored a Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life team.

For 2006, our committee has decided to use the proceeds from this year’s tournament to help purchase computers, peripherals and software for a local non-profit organization.

The recipient of our industries generousity will be Support for Single Parents. Since 1982, they have had a mandate to improve the quality of life for single parents and their children.

This non-profit organization conducts various parenting, personal development and support workshops. Since most of their ressources go towards services, they face a gigantic challenge to keep up with current technology trends that enable them to deliver these crutial services.

To give you a better idea of what they have accomplished in the past year here are some stats:

• Delivered 4800 units of service.


• Had 1097 participants attended one or more of the 60 workshops and programs offered.


• Had 2718 callers requested information, resources or referrals.


• Benefited 1063 individuals whom utilized their clothing bank, lending library resource material, housing referrals, legal information, individual support, referral, or guidance.

As you can see, there are many people touched by this non-profit and you can imagine the tremendouse obstacles the organization faces when delivering these services.

I take great pride that we can help a worthwhile cause and I look forward to meeting all of you at this years event. I want to thank all of you for truly making a difference in our region in 2006 and wish you and your family a prosperous New Year!

Happy Holidays,

Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Organizer
W: 506-855-0005
H: 506-852-8096
Email: tmacausland@gmail.com
www.GeeksonIce.com

Only 4 Spots Left! RSVP today...

Are your thinking about registering a team for Geeks on Ice 2006?

Registration has only been open for a week, but we have 12 of the 16 spots spoken for already. Don't miss out on this exciting yearly event, register your organization today...

Contact Michael Nied at mnied@whitehilltech.com today to RSVP.

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

Tournament Dates Announced

Press Release: December 15, 2005

Moncton, New Brunswick -- The 2006 Geeks On Ice (GOI) Committee is pleased to announce the dates for the 2006 tournament – Friday, April 21- Sunday, April 23 at the Tim Horton’s 4-Ice Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick.

The goal of Geeks on Ice is to serve as a networking catalyst and promotion for knowledge industry firms and professionals from all over the region. The unique focus of GOI is the fact that each team must consist of players who work in an IT related profession either in IT, insurance, banking, contact centers or businesses that specialize in the transfer of knowledge. Participating teams have included Xerox, Spielo, Whitehill Technologies, CGI, Assomption Vie, Sports Direct, Plexus, and the IT division of HRDC.

“We are very proud of the success of the previous two tournaments in attracting IT hockey teams to Moncton,” says Trevor MacAusland, tournament founder. “Last year we had twelve teams of over 200 knowledge industry professionals from around Atlantic Canada compete in the four-day event. Teams from Saint John, Moncton, Halifax and Fredericton represented the region. Our goal was to promote networking between IT firms and to raise money for the community.”

A total of $1650.00 was raised in April 2005 over the four-day event and sponsored a Relay for Life team. For 2006, the tournament committee has chosen to sponsor Support to Single Parents (www.supporttosingleparents.ca), a non-profit organization established in 1982 with a mandate to improve the quality of life for single parents and their children. The goal this year is to raise enough money to outfit the charity with new computers and peripherals.

The popularity of the tournament has created a solid reputation among the IT community; the tournament has expanded for the third year in a row, to 16 team spaces available for 2006.

Teams interested in registering should contact Michael Nied, Tournament Logistics Chair at mnied@whitehilltech.com, or download the registration form from www.geeksonice.com.

There are sponsorship opportunities available to interested companies. Please contact Dawn Mallyon, Sponsorship and Marketing Chair at dmallyon@gmail.com for further information.

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For more information, please contact

Dawn Mallyon, Sponsorship and Marketing Chair
Geeks on Ice 2006
www.geeksonice.com
dmallyon@gmail.com
506-855-0005, ext 228



Trevor MacAusland, Tournament Founder
Geeks on Ice 2006
www.geeksonice.com
tmacausland@gmail.com
506-855-0005, ext 259