The Great Geek Raffle

You could win an iPod Touch!

Two Grand Prizes:

1. Ipod Touch
2. 2hrs @ the Molson Hospitality Suite

Cost: 1 for $2 / 3 for $5 (Open to the public)


Proceeds are going towards building a computer lab for Turning Points Youth Center


Draw: April 5th before the Championship Game @ 3:00 pm


To purchase tickets:

• Call (506) 858-8600
• Ask your Team Captain
• Talk to a United Way representative at the Geeks on Ice tournament.
  
  
  
  

Geeks are Reaching a Turning Point

Since 2003, Geeks on Ice have been helping those who are impacted by the Digital Divide. The Digital Divide refers to the gap between those with regular, effective access to digital and information technology, and those without this access. Everyone knows that we live in very connected world. Given the current state of the global economy combined with the shift in consumer patterns of the emerging X and Y generations, non-profits are struggling to find new means to offer services and raise funding.

While many for-profit companies have become reliant on technological innovations to connect with online communities and empower employees, the non-profit sector faces an uphill climb. In recent years we have made it our mission to transform non-profit agencies like BUILT Network, Ability Transit, Support for Single Parents and the Riverview Boys and Girls Club into digital havens.

We are pleased to announce that 2009 is no exception! Geeks on Ice have selected Turning Points Youth Parent Center (http://www.scribd.com/doc/13711493/Turning-Points-Youth-Center) as this year’s recipient. Turning Points is an exceptional organization that provides support to teen parents in obtaining their high school diploma. It is said that in a teenage pregnancy, two generations are at risk; through the support of Turning Points teenage parents can ensure a bright future for themselves and their child.

Geeks on Ice are raising money to help build a computer lab so that teenage parents have access to the equipment they need to complete assignments and receive tutoring. Your organization can make a significant difference in the lives of of neighbours and invest in our community’s future by doing any of the following:

· Raise pledges using our pledge sheet: (http://www.scribd.com/doc/13714542/Geeks-on-Ice-2009-Pledge-Sheet)
· Buy raffle tickets at the Geeks on Ice tournament from April 2-5th
· Donate computer equipment to help build a computer lab
· Volunteer your time and expertise
· Contact Micha Fardy at 506.858.8600 for all other inquiries

Finally, If your team is playing in the Geeks on Ice tournament, then you are eligible for the Rising Stars Most Generous Geeks award going to the team/organization that raises the most amount of money during the tournament. Service Canada has won the award every year since it was introduced back in 2005.

For more information on the tournament and the fundraiser, or to volunteer go to http://www.geeksonice.com/ or email geeksonice@gmail.com.

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Media Contact:
Geeks on Ice: Trevor MacAusland 872-2348

United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB: Micha Fardy 858-8600

Geeks on Ice Countdown Begins...

• So it's almost April and to my delight, people I run into on the streets of Moncton keep asking where the Geeks are?
• Before I can answer that question, I must recap on our 2008 tournament which was another huge success. Geeks on ice raised thousands of dollars that benifitted the BUILT Network and Ability Transit. A special thanks Mike Morey's crew from Southampton Computers (http://www.shmcomputers.com/) who setup the BUILT computer lab. I also want to add many thanks and applause to our volunteers and participants who each year make a significant contribution to our goal in eliminating the digital divide!
  
  We are pleased to announce that the 2009 edition of Geeks on Ice (http://www.geeksonice.com/) is taking place from April 2nd-5th at the Universite de Moncton arena in Moncton, NB.

Geeks are taking a different approach to the tournament this year and have scaled down the event due to scheduling conflicts. Gone for this year are the major tournament sponsorships, player bags, Geek pucks and inflatable bouncing dragons (see family zone in 2008..), instead we have turned to our roots of an eight team ice hockey tournament while enabling networking among peers and promoting the negative impact the digital divide has in our community!

Because of scheduling conflicts with the Ford World Curling Championships, the Moncton Wildcats playoff and volunteer schedules we were afraid we would have to postpone the 2009 edition of Geeks on Ice. However, like knights in shining armour the Dieppe Commandos who will be hosting the Fred Page Cup in April offered Geeks an opportunity to hit the ice in 2009.

Being eternal optimists, we decided to plan a tournament in 4-weeks rather than our tradition 8-month time frame. Geeks are not afraid of a challenge!

While the compressed planning schedule has offered some sleepless nights thus far, we are happy to announce the eight teams that will hit the ice in less than 12 days. These teams are traveling from as far away as Toronto, Ont to Moncton:

Aliant

T4G

Gogii Games

Bud Light Aces

Service Canada

Moncton Flight College

Oracle

GTech

Our committee is ironing out the final details of the event so stay tuned for more exciting news from Geeks on Ice... In the meantime.. Keep your stick on the ice!

Cheers,

Trevor MacAusland

Geeks on Ice Founder

P.S. We need volunteers to run the game clock or prizes for game MVP's so if you'd like to promote your company or donate some time, call me at (506) 863-8096

Geeks set to Lace Up

March 5, 2009

Moncton, NB – Registration is now open for the 6th annual Geeks on Ice hockey tournament. Since 2003, individuals and organizations who share a passion for technology, community and hockey participate in this charitable family oriented event which helps fund investments in hardware and software upgrades for non-profit agencies across southeastern New Brunswick.

The tournament committee has set a deadline of March 16th, 2009 for registration. Only 8 teams will be allowed to play in the event, so register early! Organizations that are interested in participating can do so by visiting www.GeeksonIce.com or reaching the organizers at geeksonice@gmail.com.

Geeks on Ice will run from April 2nd-5th at the Arena Jean-Louis Levesque (Universite de Moncton). Registration runs at $700.00 per team and guarantees 3 games with the potential to advance to the championship game where two teams will compete for the Whitehill Cup.

For more information on the tournament or the charitable campaign, contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to www.GeeksOnIce.com.