Exerpt from:
By Cathy Donaldson
Times & Transcript Staff
Published Wednesday January 30th, 2008
Appeared on page D1
When it comes to making contributions of in-kind support (resources other than money), one of the more innovative programs that does just that is Geeks on Ice, which contributes to various agencies supported by the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick.
About five years ago, Trevor MacAusland of Moncton came up with the idea of holding a hockey tournament that would not only get those in the information technology sector -- like himself -- moving, but would also help give back to the community.
Since then, the April tournament has partnered with United Way and raised more than $15,000, which has been used to buy computers and related software for community agencies, says Micha Fardy, United Way's director of community development.
In addition, a group of about 15 'Geek Warriors' now offers professional IT expertise to non-profit groups that might not be able to afford the assistance, says Micha.
"It's definitely a unique way to raise funds and increase resources in the community," she says. "Before the Geeks' support, some smaller agencies were not even able to access email on a regular basis. It's a win-win."
Organizations have to be creative in developing resources, both financial and non-financial, Micha adds.
"Yes, we need the dollars but we also need the resource of knowledge," she says. "Opportunities like Geeks on Ice, and now the Geek Warriors, allow people to give what they can -- their time, their talent or their treasure."
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Team Registration
We've had several inquiries surrounding team registration so we thought a quick update would help.
Team registration will open on February 1st, 2008 and the deadline for payment and rosters will be February 29th, 2008. Spots will not be reserved. At this point we have more companies that have expressed interest then we have room, so if you have been thinking about entering a team please send a brief email to geeksonice@gmail.com to add your name to our contact list.
At this time we can tell you that the tournament will take place in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada from April 17th-20th. The cost per team will be $800.00 for a guaranteed 3 games.
Stay tuned for the official announcement!!!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
TJ: 21 leaders program gets started
Telegraph-Journal
Published Saturday January 19th, 2008
Appeared on page A2
Twenty-one promising community leaders will begin a 10-month training program this weekend.
21 Inc., a government-sponsored non-profit firm, will bring this group of young New Brunswickers through a leadership development program.
This year's program launch will begin this evening at the Fredericton Delta with workshops and a dinner with Andrea Mandel-Campbell, an author and journalist specializing in international business and global competitiveness.
"Truly moving forward as a province means identifying, cultivating and enlisting the contribution of new leaders," Tim Coates, 21 Inc.'s executive director, said in a release. "We had a great response and have assembled an incredibly talented group of young people ready to take up the challenge."
The winners are:
Elaine Albert, a 33-year-old accountant from St-Jacques, focuses on the importance of family.
Patrick Albert, a 28-year-old business development specialist from Moncton, says New Brunswick is due to be reborn.
Matthew Alexander, a 32-year-old environmental scientist from Saint John, says New Brunswickers must work together to preserve the province's fresh water.
Julie Breau, a 23-year-old political science masters graduate from Saint John, is questioning whether she will leave the city to find work.
Scott Brittain, a 29-year-old Saint John lawyer, wants all New Brunswick-born residents to remain in the province.
Diane Carey, a 26-year-old youth development officer from Tracadie-Sheila, says now is the time to address the "brain drain" affecting the province.
Andrew Clark, a 34-year-old legal affairs executive from Fredericton, says New Brunswickers must take pride in who they are, rather than what they are not in comparison to the rest of the country.
Nathalie Cyr, a 34-year-old probation officer in Edmundston, says the province must work with its young people to ensure they are ready to take the torch when it's handed to them.
Marc Duguay, a 31-year-old business director from Caraquet, says New Brunswick must focus on boosting its exports in order to enhance the provincial economy.
Ryan Griffith, a 29-year-old Fredericton playwright, wants the province to become a thriving centre of cultural significance within the Maritimes.
Jessica Guimond, a 30-year-old oncologist from Saint John, says the New Brunswick of tomorrow is made up of healthy, vibrant, empowered communities.
Christopher Lane, the 28-year-old executive director of Opera NB, is working to ensure culture takes a leading role in the development and growth of New Brunswick.
Tao Tao Liu, a 25-year-old Saint John entrepreneur, says New Brunswick has to position itself as a global village and brand itself to the world.
Phillippe Ouelette, a 25-year-old policy advisor in Fredericton, says it's time for New Brunswick to begin fulfilling its potential through the dedication and ambition of those who choose to contribute.
Trevor MacAusland, a 28-year-old social entrepreneur from Moncton, says New Brunswick must empower its people to overcome the digital divide by rewarding creativity in our education system.
Jason MacLean, a 31-year-old Saint John entrepreneur, wants to help New Brunswickers lead happier, healthy lives.
Kamal Mahmud, a 34-year-old Moncton entrepreneur, says if New Brunswick is to move forward as a province, people have to learn to stop competing and learn how to work together.
Kalin McCluskey, a 21-year-old university student from Bloomfield, says New Brunswick has the potential to transform itself from a "have-not" province to a have one.
Jennifer McCumber, a 23-year-old social worker from Fredericton, says her vision for New Brunswick is an inclusive province that is non-judgmental and barrier-free for every single person.
Alycia Morehouse, a 24-year-old climate change coordinator in Fredericton, says New Brunswickers must work toward reducing their carbon footprint.
Nathan White, a 26-year-old Telegraph-Journal reporter from Moncton, wants more educated and ambitious New Brunswickers to build a more diversified economy, with companies competing on a global scale.
Links: http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/actualities/article/187327
Published Saturday January 19th, 2008
Appeared on page A2
Twenty-one promising community leaders will begin a 10-month training program this weekend.
21 Inc., a government-sponsored non-profit firm, will bring this group of young New Brunswickers through a leadership development program.
This year's program launch will begin this evening at the Fredericton Delta with workshops and a dinner with Andrea Mandel-Campbell, an author and journalist specializing in international business and global competitiveness.
"Truly moving forward as a province means identifying, cultivating and enlisting the contribution of new leaders," Tim Coates, 21 Inc.'s executive director, said in a release. "We had a great response and have assembled an incredibly talented group of young people ready to take up the challenge."
The winners are:
Elaine Albert, a 33-year-old accountant from St-Jacques, focuses on the importance of family.
Patrick Albert, a 28-year-old business development specialist from Moncton, says New Brunswick is due to be reborn.
Matthew Alexander, a 32-year-old environmental scientist from Saint John, says New Brunswickers must work together to preserve the province's fresh water.
Julie Breau, a 23-year-old political science masters graduate from Saint John, is questioning whether she will leave the city to find work.
Scott Brittain, a 29-year-old Saint John lawyer, wants all New Brunswick-born residents to remain in the province.
Diane Carey, a 26-year-old youth development officer from Tracadie-Sheila, says now is the time to address the "brain drain" affecting the province.
Andrew Clark, a 34-year-old legal affairs executive from Fredericton, says New Brunswickers must take pride in who they are, rather than what they are not in comparison to the rest of the country.
Nathalie Cyr, a 34-year-old probation officer in Edmundston, says the province must work with its young people to ensure they are ready to take the torch when it's handed to them.
Marc Duguay, a 31-year-old business director from Caraquet, says New Brunswick must focus on boosting its exports in order to enhance the provincial economy.
Ryan Griffith, a 29-year-old Fredericton playwright, wants the province to become a thriving centre of cultural significance within the Maritimes.
Jessica Guimond, a 30-year-old oncologist from Saint John, says the New Brunswick of tomorrow is made up of healthy, vibrant, empowered communities.
Christopher Lane, the 28-year-old executive director of Opera NB, is working to ensure culture takes a leading role in the development and growth of New Brunswick.
Tao Tao Liu, a 25-year-old Saint John entrepreneur, says New Brunswick has to position itself as a global village and brand itself to the world.
Phillippe Ouelette, a 25-year-old policy advisor in Fredericton, says it's time for New Brunswick to begin fulfilling its potential through the dedication and ambition of those who choose to contribute.
Trevor MacAusland, a 28-year-old social entrepreneur from Moncton, says New Brunswick must empower its people to overcome the digital divide by rewarding creativity in our education system.
Jason MacLean, a 31-year-old Saint John entrepreneur, wants to help New Brunswickers lead happier, healthy lives.
Kamal Mahmud, a 34-year-old Moncton entrepreneur, says if New Brunswick is to move forward as a province, people have to learn to stop competing and learn how to work together.
Kalin McCluskey, a 21-year-old university student from Bloomfield, says New Brunswick has the potential to transform itself from a "have-not" province to a have one.
Jennifer McCumber, a 23-year-old social worker from Fredericton, says her vision for New Brunswick is an inclusive province that is non-judgmental and barrier-free for every single person.
Alycia Morehouse, a 24-year-old climate change coordinator in Fredericton, says New Brunswickers must work toward reducing their carbon footprint.
Nathan White, a 26-year-old Telegraph-Journal reporter from Moncton, wants more educated and ambitious New Brunswickers to build a more diversified economy, with companies competing on a global scale.
Links: http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/actualities/article/187327
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
What is Launch32?
Chris Nadeau of eVolving Solutions and Geeks on Ice Steering Comittee member does a great job at summarizing what PropelSJ and Launch32 are all about in his latest post(Read here).
What many people do not know and I only found out through my discussions with Jeff Roach is that this program is not specific to the Saint John region. If you have an idea and need help getting it off the ground, give Jeff Roach a call @ 506-642-9029.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
RISING STARS finalists!
Congratulations to New Brunswick’s TOP twenty five (25) IT professionals, nominated by peers and managers for their superlative work and contribution to the industry and their community.
Ten (10) winners will be awarded the coveted RISING STARS trophy and will be enrolled in the year-long RISING STARS mentorship program with the Knowledge Industry’s most prominent Leaders and Entrepreneurs.
John Burn, UNB Centre for Enhanced Teaching
Brent Caldwell, Innovatia Inc
Judy Chase, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Tifani Chowdhry, Spielo
Larry Cossaboon, Innovatia Inc
Joy Cummings-Dickinson, UNB
Will Davidson, UNB
Etienne Fontaine, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Ronald Forbes, Bristol
Amy Grant, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Jacques Guitard, IC-Agency
Yves Hache, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Aaron Hardwick, Sykes Assistance Services Corporation
Adam MacDonald, Spheric Technologies Inc
Roland Malliet, Advantage Communications
Mark McAllister, CGI
David McCluskey, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Andrew Mitchell, Innovatia Inc
Chris Newton, Radian6
Iuli Popescu, AdvansysTMC
Greg Rekounas, OAO Technology Solutions Inc
Lynne Sampson, Whitehill Technologies Inc
Tanya Stokes-Jones, Spielo
Sylvain St-Onge, Computech
Curtis Wiseman, Ambir
You are invited to join us in celebrating their accomplishments at the Rising Stars Gala:
When: Thursday, January 17, 2008Where: Delta Beauséjour Hotel, Moncton
Reception at 5:30 pm
Dinner from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tickets: $75 per person, $600 per table of 8
Guest Speaker:
Nancy Mathis
Executive Director of the G. Wallace F. McCain Institute for Business Leadership
To purchase your tickets please return the completed request form.
Rising Stars Program
The strength of the Knowledge Industry is built on its ability to attract and retain a high caliber workforce. Understanding the importance of recognizing IT professionals throughout New Brunswick, Rising Stars has awarded over 40 IT individuals for their achievements in their profession.
New for 2007 - Junior Stars
This year, the Greater Moncton Knowledge Industry Network (GMKIN) is excited to announce the addition of Junior Stars to the Rising Stars Awards. This year the award, which is aimed at High School students throughout New Brunswick, will be presented to six deserving individuals who have distinguished themselves in fields related to Science and Technology in their schools and/or communities. We want to encourage youth to strive for their dreams and allow them to be recognized for their strengths.
ObjectiveThe Rising Stars event is an annual provincial event to recognize knowledge industry workers, in companies or organizations throughout New Brunswick, who have distinguished themselves with the quality of their work and for their positive impact in their community and the industry.
Mentorship
These Rising Stars, in addition to being recognized for their work, will be provided with a mentorship program for the year. The objective of the mentorship program is to prepare them to become our future leaders … and entrepreneurs.
Ten (10) winners will be awarded the coveted RISING STARS trophy and will be enrolled in the year-long RISING STARS mentorship program with the Knowledge Industry’s most prominent Leaders and Entrepreneurs.
John Burn, UNB Centre for Enhanced Teaching
Brent Caldwell, Innovatia Inc
Judy Chase, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Tifani Chowdhry, Spielo
Larry Cossaboon, Innovatia Inc
Joy Cummings-Dickinson, UNB
Will Davidson, UNB
Etienne Fontaine, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Ronald Forbes, Bristol
Amy Grant, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Jacques Guitard, IC-Agency
Yves Hache, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Aaron Hardwick, Sykes Assistance Services Corporation
Adam MacDonald, Spheric Technologies Inc
Roland Malliet, Advantage Communications
Mark McAllister, CGI
David McCluskey, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Andrew Mitchell, Innovatia Inc
Chris Newton, Radian6
Iuli Popescu, AdvansysTMC
Greg Rekounas, OAO Technology Solutions Inc
Lynne Sampson, Whitehill Technologies Inc
Tanya Stokes-Jones, Spielo
Sylvain St-Onge, Computech
Curtis Wiseman, Ambir
You are invited to join us in celebrating their accomplishments at the Rising Stars Gala:
When: Thursday, January 17, 2008Where: Delta Beauséjour Hotel, Moncton
Reception at 5:30 pm
Dinner from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tickets: $75 per person, $600 per table of 8
Guest Speaker:
Nancy Mathis
Executive Director of the G. Wallace F. McCain Institute for Business Leadership
To purchase your tickets please return the completed request form.
Rising Stars Program
The strength of the Knowledge Industry is built on its ability to attract and retain a high caliber workforce. Understanding the importance of recognizing IT professionals throughout New Brunswick, Rising Stars has awarded over 40 IT individuals for their achievements in their profession.
New for 2007 - Junior Stars
This year, the Greater Moncton Knowledge Industry Network (GMKIN) is excited to announce the addition of Junior Stars to the Rising Stars Awards. This year the award, which is aimed at High School students throughout New Brunswick, will be presented to six deserving individuals who have distinguished themselves in fields related to Science and Technology in their schools and/or communities. We want to encourage youth to strive for their dreams and allow them to be recognized for their strengths.
ObjectiveThe Rising Stars event is an annual provincial event to recognize knowledge industry workers, in companies or organizations throughout New Brunswick, who have distinguished themselves with the quality of their work and for their positive impact in their community and the industry.
Mentorship
These Rising Stars, in addition to being recognized for their work, will be provided with a mentorship program for the year. The objective of the mentorship program is to prepare them to become our future leaders … and entrepreneurs.
RisingStars.ca - Celebrating the strength of the Knowledge Industry!
RISING STARS… CELEBRATING THE STRENGTH OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY!The strength of the Knowledge Industry is based on its ability to attract and retain a high caliber workforce. During the past five (5) years, the RISING STARS program has recognized over one hundred (100) individuals for their achievements in their profession.
Join us for the RISING STARS Gala & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 17th in Greater Moncton and meet New Brunswick’s TOP twenty five (25) IT professionals nominated by peers and managers for their superlative work and contribution to the industry and their community.
Ten (10) winners will be awarded the coveted RISING STARS trophy and will be enrolled in the year-long RISING STARS mentorship program with the Knowledge Industry’s most prominent leaders and entrepreneurs.
When: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Where: Delta Beauséjour Hotel, Moncton
Reception at 5:30 pm
Dinner from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Keynote:
Nancy Mathis
Executive Director of the G. Wallace F. McCain Institute for Business Leadership
Tickets: $75 per person, $600 per table of 8
The ticket request form is attached and available at www.RISINGSTARS.ca
WHAT IS RISING STARS?
The RISING STARS program is a province-wide recognition and mentoring program for individuals working within our Knowledge Industry.
The key objectives of the Rising Stars program are to:
• Recognize the accomplishments of individuals working in the Knowledge Industry
• Provide mentorship opportunities to the individuals recognized
• Generate networking opportunities with the Knowledge Industry’s most prominent leaders and entrepreneurs!
For more details on the RISING STARS program visit www.RISINGSTARS.ca or contact me directly!
Patrick Goguen, Chair of Rising Stars Committee
Enterprise Greater Moncton
Tel: 506-858-9550
Cell: 506-872-3934
Fax: 506-859-7791
patrick.goguen@greatermoncton.org
Gala Étoiles Montantes - Célébrons les professionnels en informatique au Nouveau Brunswick!
ÉTOILES MONTANTES… Célébrons le succès de l'industrie du savoir au Nouveau Brunswick !Le succès de l'industrie du savoir est basé sur son habileté d'attirer et de retenir une main-d'œuvre hautement qualifiée. Depuis cinq (5) ans, le programme des ÉTOILES MONTANTES a reconnu plus de 100 personnes pour leurs réalisations dans leur profession.
Soyez des nôtres le jeudi 17 janvier prochain au Grand Moncton. Venez rencontrer vingt-cinq (25) professionnels distingués de l'industrie du savoir nominés pour leur contribution au sein de l'industrie du savoir et de leur communauté.
Dix (10) gagnants se verront attribuer le trophée ÉTOILES MONTANTES et seront inscrits dans le programme de mentorat de 12 mois ÉTOILES MONTANTES avec les grands leaders et entrepreneurs de l'industrie du savoir.
Date : Le jeudi 17 janvier, 2008
Lieu : Hôtel Delta Beauséjour, Moncton
La réception débutera à 17h30
La soirée se déroulera de 18h30 à 21h00
Conférencier :
Nancy Mathis
Executive Director of the G. Wallace F. McCain Institute for Business Leadership
Billets : 75 $ par personne, 600 $ par table de 8
Vous trouverez ci-joint, le formulaire de demande de billets. Il est aussi disponible à l'adresse suivante : http://www.etoilesmontantes.ca/
Qu'est-ce que les ÉTOILES MONTANTES?
ÉTOILES MONTANTES est un programme provincial dédié à la reconnaissance et le mentorat d'individus œuvrant au sein de l'industrie du savoir.
Les objectifs clés du programme des Étoiles Montantes sont :
· la reconnaissance des réalisations d'individus œuvrant au sein de l'industrie du savoir,
· la disponibilité d'opportunités de mentorat pour les individus reconnus,
· l'organisation d'événement de réseautage avec les grands leaders et entrepreneurs de l'industrie du savoir.
Pour plus de renseignements concernant le programme des ÉTOILES MONTANTES veuillez consulter le www.ETOILESMONTANTES.CA, vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi en tout temps !
Je vous souhaite mes meuilleurs voeux pour le temps des fêtes !
Patrick Goguen, président du comité des Étoiles Montantes
Entreprise Grand Moncton
Téléphone : 506-858-9550
Cellulaire : 506-872-3934
Télécopieur : 506-859-7791
patrick.goguen@greatermoncton.org
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