The entire geeks on Ice team is still hurting from this weekend's tournament; however, the we are already thinking about next year. In order to make improvements to the tournament we need your help! Please take the time to forward this link to everyone who participated in the tournament. we want everyone's input.
To access the survey go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=560393737119
It will only take a few minutes and will be extremely valuable in order to make the 2008 edition much better. Also, Ryan Sorrey is working on the pictures from the weekend and he will post them in the next couple of days on our website. If you have pictures or videos you would like to share, please send them to geeksonice@gmail.com.
Cheers,
Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Founder & 2007 Co-Chair
W: 506-855-0005
C: 506-872-2348
H: 506-852-8096
Email: tmacausland@gmail.com www.GeeksonIce.com
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Geeks Score a Big Goal for Local Charity
Moncton, NB – Assomption Vie claimed the title as Geeks on Ice champions for the second time in three years with an exciting 4 to 2 victory over Canada Post on Sunday at the Moncton 4 Ice Center. While Assomption Vie beat out 15 other teams, the big winners were the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB who will benefit from the $4000.00 raised by the 300 players involved in the 4-day hockey tournament.
Moncton Crescent MLA John Betts presented the Whitehill Cup to the winners. Assomption Vie had to fend off some stiff competition in order to make their way into the history books. No team has ever won the Whitehill Cup more then once in the four year history of the tournament before today. It was a great day for the Moncton based team who also saw the Business New Brunswick Tournament MVP award going to Serge Bourgeois.
The title of The Rising Stars Most Generous Team award went to Services Canada for the third straight year with a whopping $477.00 donation to the United Way. AOL came in second with $370.00 and Xwave/Aliant was third with $309.00. Another notable mention goes to Whitehill Technologies who set bar as a great corporate citizen by making a $1000.00 contribution to kick-off the charitable campaign.
Moncton City Councilor, Merrill Henderson kicked off the tournament with the official puck drop on Friday evening. Aliant/Xwave, Assomption Vie, Canada Post, Whitehill Technologies, Services Canada, YourTeamOnlice.ca, Dovico, Minacs, Speilo, All in Canada, AOL and CGI are some of the organizations which participated in the annual weekend tournament.
Besides playing hockey, the geeks promoted health and wellness and networked with their peers while raising some serious cash to help local agencies upgrade their computer equipment.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its sponsors Whitehill Technologies, G4 Tech TV, Career Beacon, Dooly’s, Molson, Rising Stars, NRC, Business New Brunswick, Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce, Aliant and YourTeamOnline.ca for making the tournament a memorable one.
For more information on the tournament or the charitable campaign, contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to www.GeeksOnIce.com.
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Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
Moncton Crescent MLA John Betts presented the Whitehill Cup to the winners. Assomption Vie had to fend off some stiff competition in order to make their way into the history books. No team has ever won the Whitehill Cup more then once in the four year history of the tournament before today. It was a great day for the Moncton based team who also saw the Business New Brunswick Tournament MVP award going to Serge Bourgeois.
The title of The Rising Stars Most Generous Team award went to Services Canada for the third straight year with a whopping $477.00 donation to the United Way. AOL came in second with $370.00 and Xwave/Aliant was third with $309.00. Another notable mention goes to Whitehill Technologies who set bar as a great corporate citizen by making a $1000.00 contribution to kick-off the charitable campaign.
Moncton City Councilor, Merrill Henderson kicked off the tournament with the official puck drop on Friday evening. Aliant/Xwave, Assomption Vie, Canada Post, Whitehill Technologies, Services Canada, YourTeamOnlice.ca, Dovico, Minacs, Speilo, All in Canada, AOL and CGI are some of the organizations which participated in the annual weekend tournament.
Besides playing hockey, the geeks promoted health and wellness and networked with their peers while raising some serious cash to help local agencies upgrade their computer equipment.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its sponsors Whitehill Technologies, G4 Tech TV, Career Beacon, Dooly’s, Molson, Rising Stars, NRC, Business New Brunswick, Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce, Aliant and YourTeamOnline.ca for making the tournament a memorable one.
For more information on the tournament or the charitable campaign, contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to www.GeeksOnIce.com.
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Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
2007 Champions
Congrats to the 2007 Geeks on Ice Champions Assomption Vie
GOI Founder Trevor Macausland and Moncton Crescent MLA John Betts presents Assomption Vie Captain Derrick Smith with the Whitehill Cup
Mathieu Brideau, Project Executive with Business New Brunswick, presented Serge Bourgeois os Assomption Vie with the Tournament MVP award.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Saturday Pics
Ryan's working hard on the photo album, but here are some pictures I took on Saturday to hold you over...Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Thursday Night Results
| Team | Goals | Team | Goals |
| Services Canada | 10 | Minacs One | 1 |
| Speilo Two | 4 | Minacs Two | 2 |
| Whitehill | 2 | Dovico | 6 |
| Firehawks | 4 | Assomption Vie | 9 |
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Dear Captains, Participants and Supporters;
With the tournament beginning tomorrow, we want to remind everyone of the beer policy at the Tim Hortons 4Ice Center.
All beer and alcohol must be purchased from Slapshots, the facility’s restaurant. The restaurant could lose their liquor license if any team brings beer or alcohol into the facility.
Any team that violates this policy will be asked to leave the tournament and may not be allowed back in future tournaments. Management can also shut down the tournament.
The facility will provides delivery service of ice cold beer to your dressing room.
You can order your beverage prior to your game for delivery to your dressing room at the end of your game. All orders must be prepaid.
Slapshots is a full service restaurant that offers buffet breakfasts as well as excellent meal service.
Thank you for participating, enjoy your time with us and we hope to see you next year.
If you have comments or suggestions for the Geeks on Ice tournament committee, please inform our tournament or registration chairperson, or any member of the Geeks on Ice Committee.
Sincerely,
Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Co-Chair
Warren Frizzell
Tim Hortons 4Ice Center
General Manager
With the tournament beginning tomorrow, we want to remind everyone of the beer policy at the Tim Hortons 4Ice Center.
All beer and alcohol must be purchased from Slapshots, the facility’s restaurant. The restaurant could lose their liquor license if any team brings beer or alcohol into the facility.
Any team that violates this policy will be asked to leave the tournament and may not be allowed back in future tournaments. Management can also shut down the tournament.
The facility will provides delivery service of ice cold beer to your dressing room.
You can order your beverage prior to your game for delivery to your dressing room at the end of your game. All orders must be prepaid.
Slapshots is a full service restaurant that offers buffet breakfasts as well as excellent meal service.
Thank you for participating, enjoy your time with us and we hope to see you next year.
If you have comments or suggestions for the Geeks on Ice tournament committee, please inform our tournament or registration chairperson, or any member of the Geeks on Ice Committee.
Sincerely,
Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Co-Chair
Warren Frizzell
Tim Hortons 4Ice Center
General Manager
Before you hit the ice...
Hello Participants,
The GOI 2007 tournament rules are now available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_103dn4gpd
A couple of highlights and for those of you who participated in last year’s tournament a few changes:
Also, for your information, here is a copy of the GOI 2007 waiver form: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_105gw5wdf
It is mandatory that every member of your team, player or coach, sign the waiver; otherwise they will not be permitted to participate or take the ice.
For convenience, we will bring copies to the arena for everyone to complete so you needn’t bring them with you. This was only meant to give you a prior heads up to the requirement.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
The GOI 2007 tournament rules are now available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_103dn4gpd
A couple of highlights and for those of you who participated in last year’s tournament a few changes:
- All referees decisions are final - NO PROTESTS
- There is no Centre Red Line.
- No Contact.
- Slap Shots, where the stick starts above the waist, are not allowed. Referees will immediately blow the whistle to stop the play; and a face-off will be taken in the offending team’s zone.
- Under NO circumstances is outside alcohol permitted in the dressing rooms. Beer can be purchased at the facility and delivered to your room after your game. If any team violates this rule, the facility will ban your team from further competition and the committee will not reimburse your registration fee.
Also, for your information, here is a copy of the GOI 2007 waiver form: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_105gw5wdf
It is mandatory that every member of your team, player or coach, sign the waiver; otherwise they will not be permitted to participate or take the ice.
For convenience, we will bring copies to the arena for everyone to complete so you needn’t bring them with you. This was only meant to give you a prior heads up to the requirement.
Encourage your players to approach
the tournament in the manner that it was intended.
We understand that Hockey is the best game in the world.
I know there will be some outstanding play making witnessed over the four days.
Please remember not to take it too seriously.
HAVE FUN!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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Michael Nied
GOI 2007 Logistics Chair
506-855-0005
the tournament in the manner that it was intended.
We understand that Hockey is the best game in the world.
I know there will be some outstanding play making witnessed over the four days.
Please remember not to take it too seriously.
HAVE FUN!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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Michael Nied
GOI 2007 Logistics Chair
506-855-0005
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Local Entrepreneurs Turn Passion for Sports into Business
SAINT JOHN – Chris and Adrian Nadeau, two experienced entrepreneurs and well known local hockey players, announced today that the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation has completed an equity investment in YourTeam Online, their emerging Internet technology company. The company creates effective web advertising opportunities through the development of online sports communities that feature innovative team management and communication tools.
“The Foundation’s investment is an integral key to advancing our product nationally and internationally” said Chris Nadeau, President of YourTeam Online. “NBIF has provided our company with the capital that we require to advance our marketing and sales efforts, and take the company to the next level of growth.”
“The company has been successful in attracting early users and this investment will enable the firm to more rapidly reach the marketplace,” commented Calvin Milbury, NBIF Vice President of Business Development. YourTeam Online is a prime example of the type of company we seek to support under our Seed Equity Fund.”
Since YourTeam Online first unveiled its product to the local hockey community in the fall of 2006, it has grown steadily and now has over 250 teams signed up on www.yourteamonline.ca. The company plans to use the NBIF investment to expand its product offering into other sports.
“The Foundation’s investment is an integral key to advancing our product nationally and internationally” said Chris Nadeau, President of YourTeam Online. “NBIF has provided our company with the capital that we require to advance our marketing and sales efforts, and take the company to the next level of growth.”
“The company has been successful in attracting early users and this investment will enable the firm to more rapidly reach the marketplace,” commented Calvin Milbury, NBIF Vice President of Business Development. YourTeam Online is a prime example of the type of company we seek to support under our Seed Equity Fund.”
Since YourTeam Online first unveiled its product to the local hockey community in the fall of 2006, it has grown steadily and now has over 250 teams signed up on www.yourteamonline.ca. The company plans to use the NBIF investment to expand its product offering into other sports.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Local Geeks Lace up for Charity
For Immediate ReleaseApril 16, 2007
Moncton, NB – The puck drops on Property Guys title reign as Whitehill Cup champions on Thursday evening at the Moncton 4-Plex. The team of e-realtors rolled through the competition last year, but will face stiff opposition if they hope to retain their crown at Geeks on Ice 2007.
The Moncton based team will have to beat out 15 other cup thirsty teams from across Atlantic Canada in order to make their way into the history books. No team has ever repeated as champion in the four year history of the tournament. Ken Leblanc, CEO of Property Guys, has gone on record to say that his team is ready to take on all challengers.
Ken has a reason to be confident. On a recent visit to Moncton, Hockey Night in Canada celebrity Ron MacLean filmed an interview for GeeksonIce.com where he was asked to comment on Property Guys chances of a repeat. Without hesitation, MacLean picked Property Guys to go home with the hardware again this year.
Whitehill Technologies, Aliant/Xwave, Assomption Vie, Canada Post, Service Canada, YourTeamOnlice.ca, Dovico, Minacs, Speilo, All in Canada, AOL and CGI are some of the organizations participating in this year’s tournament featuring close to 300 players.
Besides playing hockey, Geeks will look to promote health and wellness, network with their peers and raise some serious cash in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region.
“This tournament is unique because it replaces traditional corporate environments with a casual atmosphere where social networking can take place,” explained Trevor MacAusland committee Co-Chair, “at the end of the day; it is about going out, having fun and doing something really cool for our community.”
In order for everyone to embrace their ‘Inner Geek’, there will be a GeekFest on Saturday Night, April 21st from 8 – 12 p.m. for people to participate without the skates! Dooly’s on Main Street will host the evening complete with billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, good times and prizes. Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans are invited.
Games will run for four days with the championship game taking place on Sunday at 1PM. If you would like to see the full schedule and or get more information contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to http://www.geeksonice.com/.
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Contact: Trevor MacAusland
The Moncton based team will have to beat out 15 other cup thirsty teams from across Atlantic Canada in order to make their way into the history books. No team has ever repeated as champion in the four year history of the tournament. Ken Leblanc, CEO of Property Guys, has gone on record to say that his team is ready to take on all challengers.
Ken has a reason to be confident. On a recent visit to Moncton, Hockey Night in Canada celebrity Ron MacLean filmed an interview for GeeksonIce.com where he was asked to comment on Property Guys chances of a repeat. Without hesitation, MacLean picked Property Guys to go home with the hardware again this year.
Whitehill Technologies, Aliant/Xwave, Assomption Vie, Canada Post, Service Canada, YourTeamOnlice.ca, Dovico, Minacs, Speilo, All in Canada, AOL and CGI are some of the organizations participating in this year’s tournament featuring close to 300 players.
Besides playing hockey, Geeks will look to promote health and wellness, network with their peers and raise some serious cash in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region.
“This tournament is unique because it replaces traditional corporate environments with a casual atmosphere where social networking can take place,” explained Trevor MacAusland committee Co-Chair, “at the end of the day; it is about going out, having fun and doing something really cool for our community.”
In order for everyone to embrace their ‘Inner Geek’, there will be a GeekFest on Saturday Night, April 21st from 8 – 12 p.m. for people to participate without the skates! Dooly’s on Main Street will host the evening complete with billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, good times and prizes. Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans are invited.
Games will run for four days with the championship game taking place on Sunday at 1PM. If you would like to see the full schedule and or get more information contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to http://www.geeksonice.com/.
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Contact: Trevor MacAusland
Co-Chair Geeks on Ice 2007
geeksonice@gmail.com
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Calling all Venture Capital and Private Equity ready companies
Atlantic Company Showcase
Equity Investment Forum
GrowthWorks Atlantic Ltd & PricewaterhouseCoopers will host an investment forum for a limited number of companies from the Atlantic region in conjunction with the annual Canadian Venture Capital Association conference to be held in Halifax, May 28th through 30th.
The Annual Conference attracts over 400 of the leading venture capital and private equity professionals from across Canada. The investment forum represents a unique opportunity for companies to make investment pitches to investors from outside of the region. The forum will take place on the afternoon of May 30th, at the conclusion of the conference at the Mariott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax. Companies will have 20 minutes to present, followed by a 10 minute Q&A.
Interested companies who believe that they are venture capital or private equity ready should submit an executive summary to Jamie Nicoll, PricewaterhouseCoopers, via email at james.d.nicoll@ca.pwc.com.
The deadline for receipt of Executive Summaries is 5PM, Wednesday, April 25th. Only a limited number of companies may participate, and a committee shall select the companies best suited to present. Attendance at this Forum by CVCA conference participants is voluntary, we will encourage them to attend.
James D. Nicoll
Vice President
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
600-1809
Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3K8
ph. 902-491-7434
fax 902-422-1166
cell: 902-441-2654
Equity Investment Forum
GrowthWorks Atlantic Ltd & PricewaterhouseCoopers will host an investment forum for a limited number of companies from the Atlantic region in conjunction with the annual Canadian Venture Capital Association conference to be held in Halifax, May 28th through 30th.
The Annual Conference attracts over 400 of the leading venture capital and private equity professionals from across Canada. The investment forum represents a unique opportunity for companies to make investment pitches to investors from outside of the region. The forum will take place on the afternoon of May 30th, at the conclusion of the conference at the Mariott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax. Companies will have 20 minutes to present, followed by a 10 minute Q&A.
Interested companies who believe that they are venture capital or private equity ready should submit an executive summary to Jamie Nicoll, PricewaterhouseCoopers, via email at james.d.nicoll@ca.pwc.com.
The deadline for receipt of Executive Summaries is 5PM, Wednesday, April 25th. Only a limited number of companies may participate, and a committee shall select the companies best suited to present. Attendance at this Forum by CVCA conference participants is voluntary, we will encourage them to attend.
James D. Nicoll
Vice President
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
600-1809
Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3K8
ph. 902-491-7434
fax 902-422-1166
cell: 902-441-2654
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Press Release: The Geekiest Sports Event in Canada!!!!
For Immediate Release
April 5, 2007
Moncton, NB - Thursday, April 19th at 18:00 hrs the puck will drop on centre ice of the Moncton 4-Plex, commencing the 2007 GEEKS ON ICE Hockey Tournament.
Techies from across Atlantic Canada will abandon their computers, don their blades and gather in Moncton NB to promote health and wellness, network and raise some serious funds in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region.
“Our goal is to raise $6000.00 for the United Way to purchase computer equipment and software for non-profit charitable agencies throughout SENB,” beamed Trevor MacAusland committee Co-Chair for the 2007 Hockey event, “and I am confident that our group can shatter that benchmark!” In order for everyone to embrace their ‘Inner Geek’, there will be a GeekFest on Saturday Night, April 21st from 8 – 12 p.m. for people to participate without the skates! Dooly’s on Main Street will host the evening complete with billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, good times and prizes. Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans are invited.
The Great Geek Raffle:
2 tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert, September 1st, 2007
along with other fabulous prizes generously donated from local businesses and supporters.
Raffle tickets may be purchased before hand through the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca and will be sold during the tournament at the Moncton 4-Plex. Price: 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
There are still a few slots available for interested players. If you would like to register and or get more information contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to www.GeeksOnIce.com.
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Contact: Trevor MacAusland
Co-Chair Geeks on Ice 2007
geeksonice@gmail.com
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
April 5, 2007
Moncton, NB - Thursday, April 19th at 18:00 hrs the puck will drop on centre ice of the Moncton 4-Plex, commencing the 2007 GEEKS ON ICE Hockey Tournament.
Techies from across Atlantic Canada will abandon their computers, don their blades and gather in Moncton NB to promote health and wellness, network and raise some serious funds in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region.
“Our goal is to raise $6000.00 for the United Way to purchase computer equipment and software for non-profit charitable agencies throughout SENB,” beamed Trevor MacAusland committee Co-Chair for the 2007 Hockey event, “and I am confident that our group can shatter that benchmark!” In order for everyone to embrace their ‘Inner Geek’, there will be a GeekFest on Saturday Night, April 21st from 8 – 12 p.m. for people to participate without the skates! Dooly’s on Main Street will host the evening complete with billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, good times and prizes. Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans are invited.
The Great Geek Raffle:
along with other fabulous prizes generously donated from local businesses and supporters.
Raffle tickets may be purchased before hand through the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca and will be sold during the tournament at the Moncton 4-Plex. Price: 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
There are still a few slots available for interested players. If you would like to register and or get more information contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to www.GeeksOnIce.com.
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Contact: Trevor MacAusland
Co-Chair Geeks on Ice 2007
geeksonice@gmail.com
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
In the News: Geeks' hockey tournament helps fund non-profit groups
Times & Transcript staff
Published Wednesday April 11th, 2007
Appeared on page C2
Technology professionals from across Atlantic Canada are practising different skills these days, getting ready for a growing annual event each April, the Geeks On Ice Hockey Tournament.
Teams of "techies" will be trading in their computers for ice skates on Thursday, April 19, at the Moncton 4-Plex arena and a chance at bragging rights as well as the opportunity to raise money for the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick Region.
The goal this year is to raise $6,000 for the organization which intends to use the money to provide computer equipment and software programs for use by non-profit charitable organizations.
The tournament also promotes health and wellness.
There were still a few empty spots late last week for any organization or group willing to field a team and participate in the tournament.
To register, contact geeksonice@gmail.com.Raffle tickets for various prizes donated by local merchants and for two passes to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Rocks the Hill Concert Sept. 1 can be purchased from the United Way Office, telephone number 858-8600.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Published Wednesday April 11th, 2007
Appeared on page C2
Technology professionals from across Atlantic Canada are practising different skills these days, getting ready for a growing annual event each April, the Geeks On Ice Hockey Tournament.
Teams of "techies" will be trading in their computers for ice skates on Thursday, April 19, at the Moncton 4-Plex arena and a chance at bragging rights as well as the opportunity to raise money for the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick Region.
The goal this year is to raise $6,000 for the organization which intends to use the money to provide computer equipment and software programs for use by non-profit charitable organizations.
The tournament also promotes health and wellness.
There were still a few empty spots late last week for any organization or group willing to field a team and participate in the tournament.
To register, contact geeksonice@gmail.com.Raffle tickets for various prizes donated by local merchants and for two passes to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Rocks the Hill Concert Sept. 1 can be purchased from the United Way Office, telephone number 858-8600.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Gear up for Geekfest!
BEER, FREE BILLIARDS,
NETWORKING, HOCKEY
NIGHT IN CANADA & PRIZES
‘NUFF SAID
NETWORKING, HOCKEY
NIGHT IN CANADA & PRIZES
‘NUFF SAID
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Now read the flyer Geek!
(Geekfest Flyer)
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
In the News: Geeks on Ice lace up next week
Published Saturday April 7th, 2007
Times and Transcript
Appeared on page A5
When the puck drops at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Tim Hortons 4-Ice Centre, it will mark the start of "Canada's geekiest sporting event."
The 2007 edition of Geeks on Ice is a chance for technology professionals from across Atlantic Canada to abandon their computers, lace up their skates and gather to promote health and wellness, network and raise funds in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton.
"Our goal is to raise $6,000 for the United Way to purchase computer equipment and software for non-profit charitable agencies throughout Southeastern New Brunswick," said Trevor MacAusland, committee co-chairman for the 2007 event.
For those without skates, GeekFest will take place at Dooly's on April 21 featuring billiards, Hockey Night in Canada and prizes.
Two tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert are up for grabs in the Great Geek Raffle. Raffle tickets may be purchased through the United Way office at 506-858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca and will be sold during the tournament. Price is $2 each or 3 for $5.
Players interested in filling the few remaining roster spots can ask at geeksonice@gmail.com or www.GeeksOnIce.com
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Times and Transcript
Appeared on page A5
When the puck drops at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Tim Hortons 4-Ice Centre, it will mark the start of "Canada's geekiest sporting event."
The 2007 edition of Geeks on Ice is a chance for technology professionals from across Atlantic Canada to abandon their computers, lace up their skates and gather to promote health and wellness, network and raise funds in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton.
"Our goal is to raise $6,000 for the United Way to purchase computer equipment and software for non-profit charitable agencies throughout Southeastern New Brunswick," said Trevor MacAusland, committee co-chairman for the 2007 event.
For those without skates, GeekFest will take place at Dooly's on April 21 featuring billiards, Hockey Night in Canada and prizes.
Two tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert are up for grabs in the Great Geek Raffle. Raffle tickets may be purchased through the United Way office at 506-858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca and will be sold during the tournament. Price is $2 each or 3 for $5.
Players interested in filling the few remaining roster spots can ask at geeksonice@gmail.com or www.GeeksOnIce.com
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Teams: Geeks so Nice
Hello Team Captains,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Geeks on Ice and wanted to express how much I am looking forward to meeting each of you in approximately 15 days. Geeks is not your traditional hockey tournament.
Our participants participate in Geeks on Ice for three reasons: To promote health and wellness within the IT industry; to promote networking between peers and knowledge industry firms from all over Atlantic Canada; to raise funds for the purchase of computers, peripherals and software for non-profit organizations.
Holding true to our mision, I am writing to you in relation to our last goal of raising funds for non-profit organizations. Last year, our tournament managed to raise close to $7000.00 for Support to Single Parents. This investment by the Geeks community has enabled SFSP to deliver valuable services to hundreds of individuals. Your contribution makes a world of difference.
For 2007, Geeks on Ice is working with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB to help upgrade equipment for several local non-profit agencies with very different needs. We have set a goal to raise $6000 , but I am confident that our group can shatter that benchmark.
Like previous years, we are holding a Rising Stars "Most Charitable Team" contest during the tournament. The contest keeps track of raffle ticket purchases and charitable contributions made by players and fans. Each team will have a United Way scoreboard to report how much was contributed to the United Way. The winning team and raffle winners will be announced at Geekfest on April 21nd. HRDC has won the award for the last 2 years.
To help make fundraising a little bit easier for your organizations, fans and players here is a pledge formwhich you can provide to the United Way staff at the tournament. If you have any questions regarding the pledge sheet or purchase raffle tickets before hand, you can contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca
The raffle draw is open to the public and the top prize is 2 tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert. Tickets are 1 for $2 and 3 for $5
We realize that not everyone can make a monetary contribution, therefore the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB is also going to award teams with volunteer services that are offered by team representatives. Several agencies require expertise like database design, network technicians and web designers. If anyone you know is willing to contribute some time to the cause, please contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca.
For more information on the tournament and fundraiser, visit our website http://www.geeksonice.com/.
Please forward this message to your players and fans. The countdown is on, see you in 15 days!
Cheers,
Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Founder
tmacausland@gmail.com
(506) 872-2348
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Geeks on Ice and wanted to express how much I am looking forward to meeting each of you in approximately 15 days. Geeks is not your traditional hockey tournament.
Our participants participate in Geeks on Ice for three reasons: To promote health and wellness within the IT industry; to promote networking between peers and knowledge industry firms from all over Atlantic Canada; to raise funds for the purchase of computers, peripherals and software for non-profit organizations.
Holding true to our mision, I am writing to you in relation to our last goal of raising funds for non-profit organizations. Last year, our tournament managed to raise close to $7000.00 for Support to Single Parents. This investment by the Geeks community has enabled SFSP to deliver valuable services to hundreds of individuals. Your contribution makes a world of difference.
For 2007, Geeks on Ice is working with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB to help upgrade equipment for several local non-profit agencies with very different needs. We have set a goal to raise $6000 , but I am confident that our group can shatter that benchmark.
Like previous years, we are holding a Rising Stars "Most Charitable Team" contest during the tournament. The contest keeps track of raffle ticket purchases and charitable contributions made by players and fans. Each team will have a United Way scoreboard to report how much was contributed to the United Way. The winning team and raffle winners will be announced at Geekfest on April 21nd. HRDC has won the award for the last 2 years.
To help make fundraising a little bit easier for your organizations, fans and players here is a pledge formwhich you can provide to the United Way staff at the tournament. If you have any questions regarding the pledge sheet or purchase raffle tickets before hand, you can contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca
The raffle draw is open to the public and the top prize is 2 tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert. Tickets are 1 for $2 and 3 for $5
We realize that not everyone can make a monetary contribution, therefore the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB is also going to award teams with volunteer services that are offered by team representatives. Several agencies require expertise like database design, network technicians and web designers. If anyone you know is willing to contribute some time to the cause, please contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca.
For more information on the tournament and fundraiser, visit our website http://www.geeksonice.com/.
Please forward this message to your players and fans. The countdown is on, see you in 15 days!
Cheers,
Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Founder
tmacausland@gmail.com
(506) 872-2348
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Geeks on Ice Update
It has been a while since I last updated Geeks on Icers with an update of where we are with only 16 days left until the first puck drop for 2007. Our committee has been working extremely hard at planning this year's tournament and hitting the pavement towards our fundraising effort. Here are some highlights:
Fundraiser
Fundraiser
- Goal: To raise $6000.00 to purchase computer equipment peripherals and software for non-profit organizations.
- Charity: United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB
- Donations: Contact Micha Fardy at mfardy@moncton.unitedway.ca
- Raffle Draw: Top prize will be two tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw concert in Moncton with many other prizes to be named later.
- Purchase: Raffle tickets will be sold at the tournament, however; if you decide to purchase raffle tickets before the event contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or mfardy@moncton.unitedway.ca. All proceeds go towards United Way agencies.
- See the list of agencies we are helping (English/Francais)
Geekfest
Geekfest promises to be a great evening of networking, free billiards, beer and Hockey Night in Canada!
- When – Saturday, April 21, 2007.
- Time – Between 8:00 PM-12:00 AM
- Where – Dooly’s Main Street Moncton, NB
- Specials – Happy Hour at $3.25/beer (Thank you Molson!) to all Geeks
- Reason to attend – Networking, billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, beer, prizes and speeches.
- Who can attend – Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans.
Logistics:
- We have 15 of our 16 teams set. We are trying to find a team to fill our last slot, so if you know any teams that are interested in registering a team, have them contact Michael Neid at geeksonice@gmail.com.
- The schedule will be released once we have received the full registration payment and rosters of each team currently registered for the tournament. If you have not send your roster, please do so ASAP so that teams can co-ordinate their players around their game schedule.
Sponsorship
- Whitehill Technologies has once again signed on as tournament co-sponsor with agreeing to sponsor the official Geeks on Ice puck and make a $1000.00 donation to the Charitable campaign.
- G4 Tech TV has signed on to be tournament co-sponsor by providing the Championship team prize package and game MVP prizes.
- The Wild Rose Inn has agreed to donate a prize for the charitable raffle as well as offer Geeks on Ice registrants a discount rate towards a stay at their fabulous inn. To book a room for the Geeks weekend, contact Joanne at wildroseinn@hotmail.com
- If you haven't registered your Team Zone yet, please go to YourTeamOnline.ca to setup your Geeks on Ice team personal webspace.
- A big thanks to our friends at Business New Brunswick for once again sponsoring the tournament MVP award!
Keep checking http://www.geeksonice.com/ for updates!
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
CGI Joins the Team Zone!
The CGI Nearshore Warriors who will be playing in the 2007 Geeks on Ice tournament have signed up to the Geeks Team Zone powered by YourTeamOnline.ca. Visit our Team Zone page and checkout the Warriors' team website.
Get your team zone for the Geeks On Ice tournament at YourTeamonline.ca!
Once you have created your team zone, send your link to geeksonice@gmail.com and it will be posted to this website.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Get your team zone for the Geeks On Ice tournament at YourTeamonline.ca!
Once you have created your team zone, send your link to geeksonice@gmail.com and it will be posted to this website.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Geeks On Ice Welcomes G4 Tech TV Sponsorship
Moncton, NB - The Geeks On Ice 2007 organizing committee is pleased to announce the sponsorship partnership with G4 Tech TV. "G4techTV is the ultimate on-air destination for those excited by and curious about all things related to technology."
G4 Tech TV will be providing promotional support for the Geeks on Ice 2007 hockey tournament and United Way fund raiser, on the web ( http://www.g4techtv.ca/ ) and their TV network. They have also agreed to provide a prize package for the winning team, consisting of jacket, shirt, and hat as well as additional hat and shirts to be used as misc. prizes at the tournament.
We are excited to have G4 Tech TV bring national attention to the Geeks on Ice tournament and the IT industry in Atlantic Canada. Contact your cable / satellite service provider to order G4 Tech TV at home, or visit www.g4techtv.ca for more information about G4 Tech TV.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Knowledge Industry Research Project - Survey Request
I am currently working on a university research project for my Bachelors Degree which examines whether New Brunswick's knowledge industry has an image problem. I would like to ask for your assistance by completing my online survey. The survey is just 10 question and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. The results will help me report my findings and make recommendations. The survey is completely anonymous and I encourage you to forward this email to your friends, family and colleagues to get them to participate. We are looking for members of the knowledge industry community as well as individuals from the general public to participate.
To complete the survey, please go to the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=19833553727
Thanks you in advanced for your co-operation.
Cheers,
Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Founder & 2007 Co-Chair
W: 506-855-0005
C: 506-872-2348
H: 506-852-8096
Email: tmacausland@gmail.com
www.GeeksonIce.com
Friday, March 23, 2007
Wild Rose Inn Snuggles up to Geeks on Ice
Moncton area inn to offer an exclusive “Geeks in the Sheets” package to registered participants of annual hockey tournament.
Moncton, NB: Joanne and Ron Gaudet, proprietors of the Wild Rose Inn in
Moncton, New Brunswick are offering Geeks on Ice registrants an exclusive ‘Geeks in the Sheets” package to help accommodate visitors during the April event. The is located within minutes of Downtown Moncton and features gourmet dining, fireplaces, a snooker table and is adjacent to an18-hole golf course.
The Geeks in the Sheets package includes:
Room: Standard or Junior suite
Rate: $105.00 (plus tax) per night
Extra’s: Includes a Full Hot Breakfast
More information on the Wild Rose Inn can be found on their website at www.WildRoseInn.com. To book your “Geeks in the Sheets” special, please call 1-888-389-7673 and ask for Joanne or email wildroseinn@hotmail.com.
The Geeks on Ice tournament will have 16 teams play at the Moncton 4Plex from April 20 to 22. IT workers can sign up as a team, or individually as free agents. To register, or for more information about Geeks on Ice 2007, please visit www.geeksonice.com or write to .
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Moncton, NB: Joanne and Ron Gaudet, proprietors of the Wild Rose Inn in
Moncton, New Brunswick are offering Geeks on Ice registrants an exclusive ‘Geeks in the Sheets” package to help accommodate visitors during the April event. The is located within minutes of Downtown Moncton and features gourmet dining, fireplaces, a snooker table and is adjacent to an18-hole golf course.The Geeks in the Sheets package includes:
Room: Standard or Junior suite
Rate: $105.00 (plus tax) per night
Extra’s: Includes a Full Hot Breakfast
More information on the Wild Rose Inn can be found on their website at www.WildRoseInn.com. To book your “Geeks in the Sheets” special, please call 1-888-389-7673 and ask for Joanne or email wildroseinn@hotmail.com.
The Geeks on Ice tournament will have 16 teams play at the Moncton 4Plex from April 20 to 22. IT workers can sign up as a team, or individually as free agents. To register, or for more information about Geeks on Ice 2007, please visit www.geeksonice.com or write to .
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
Whitehill Technologies one of the Top 3 “Movers and Shakers” in Canadian IT, according to the Branham 300
MONCTON, NB, Canada - March 21, 2007 - Whitehill Technologies has been named one of the Top Three “Movers and Shakers” on the 2007 Branham 300, an independent annual ranking of the 300 largest information technology (IT) companies in Canada.
The “Movers and Shakers” list represents companies that, through remarkable performance, showed the most significant increases in their rankings compared to the 2006 Branham listing.
Thanks to its 142% revenue growth, Whitehill rocketed up 48 places on the Branham ranking—from 143rd to 95th—making it one of the Top Three “Movers and Shakers” of the year.
This is the first time that Whitehill Technologies has cracked the Top 100 on the Branham rankings. Based on annual reported revenues, Whitehill is now the 25th largest software vendor in Canada, and the 5th largest privately held software company.
“Leapfrogging 48 places really is a tremendous achievement, especially when you consider our size,” says Paul McSpurren, President & CEO, Whitehill Technologies, Inc. “Growth like this is pretty rare among companies as well established as ours.” Whitehill served its 1,000th customer this year, and has 200 employees working at multiple locations in Canada and the United States.
“What isn’t mentioned in the rankings, but which is even more important, is that Whitehill achieved all of this growth while remaining profitable,” McSpurren continues. “Whitehill bases its business philosophy on three pillars: innovation, customer satisfaction, and business performance. Our entire staff made a great team effort to achieve tremendous growth over the past year, and to maintain our track record of high customer satisfaction.”
The Branham Group provides “go to market” direction to IT product and service companies. The Branham 300 listing, published annually in the March issue of Backbone Magazine, is a ranking by revenue of the top Canadian IT companies. The listing offers a snapshot of the Canadian IT market, and has become an important gauge by which IT companies are measured. The complete Branham 300 listing is available at www.backbonemag.com.
About Whitehill Technologies Inc.
Whitehill Technologies, Inc. develops and implements document and compliance automation solutions that help customers accelerate key business processes. More than 1,000 customers in 45 countries have used Whitehill software, including half the largest 100 insurers in North America and two thirds of the largest 250 law firms in the world. Headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Whitehill is a privately held company with more than 200 employees in Canada, the United States and the UK. For more information, please call 1-888-944-8344 or visit www.whitehilltech.com.
For further information, or to arrange for interviews, please contact:
Lynne Reid
Media Relations
Whitehill Technologies, Inc
888-944-8344 x521
lreid@whitehilltech.com
The “Movers and Shakers” list represents companies that, through remarkable performance, showed the most significant increases in their rankings compared to the 2006 Branham listing.
Thanks to its 142% revenue growth, Whitehill rocketed up 48 places on the Branham ranking—from 143rd to 95th—making it one of the Top Three “Movers and Shakers” of the year.
This is the first time that Whitehill Technologies has cracked the Top 100 on the Branham rankings. Based on annual reported revenues, Whitehill is now the 25th largest software vendor in Canada, and the 5th largest privately held software company.
“Leapfrogging 48 places really is a tremendous achievement, especially when you consider our size,” says Paul McSpurren, President & CEO, Whitehill Technologies, Inc. “Growth like this is pretty rare among companies as well established as ours.” Whitehill served its 1,000th customer this year, and has 200 employees working at multiple locations in Canada and the United States.
“What isn’t mentioned in the rankings, but which is even more important, is that Whitehill achieved all of this growth while remaining profitable,” McSpurren continues. “Whitehill bases its business philosophy on three pillars: innovation, customer satisfaction, and business performance. Our entire staff made a great team effort to achieve tremendous growth over the past year, and to maintain our track record of high customer satisfaction.”
The Branham Group provides “go to market” direction to IT product and service companies. The Branham 300 listing, published annually in the March issue of Backbone Magazine, is a ranking by revenue of the top Canadian IT companies. The listing offers a snapshot of the Canadian IT market, and has become an important gauge by which IT companies are measured. The complete Branham 300 listing is available at www.backbonemag.com.
About Whitehill Technologies Inc.
Whitehill Technologies, Inc. develops and implements document and compliance automation solutions that help customers accelerate key business processes. More than 1,000 customers in 45 countries have used Whitehill software, including half the largest 100 insurers in North America and two thirds of the largest 250 law firms in the world. Headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Whitehill is a privately held company with more than 200 employees in Canada, the United States and the UK. For more information, please call 1-888-944-8344 or visit www.whitehilltech.com.
For further information, or to arrange for interviews, please contact:
Lynne Reid
Media Relations
Whitehill Technologies, Inc
888-944-8344 x521
lreid@whitehilltech.com
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
HNIC's Ron Maclean Interviews for Geeks on Ice
Our hat is off to the gang over at Property Guys for this one! They managed to get an interview for Geeks on Ice from Hockey Night in Canada superstar Ron Maclean. yes that Ron Maclean!
Ron and Don seem to thing that Property Guys will be recapture the Whitehill Cup this year, but I think the competition will be stiff.
The clip is posted on our website at www.GeeksonIce.com, so check it out.
Ron and Don seem to thing that Property Guys will be recapture the Whitehill Cup this year, but I think the competition will be stiff.
The clip is posted on our website at www.GeeksonIce.com, so check it out.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
propelsj launch32 Companies Recognized on National Watch List as Campaign Surges
Saint John, New Brunswick, March 20, 2007 – Two companies presented under propelsj 's launch32 campaign to see 32 new ICT companies in the city in 36 months have been recognized in the Branham Group's Top 25 Canadian Up and Comers List. Ambir and Mariner Partners were both recognized in the list comprised of young companies that have differentiated themselves by creating innovative products and services in interesting fields of information technology.
This announcement comes as the launch32 campaign builds momentum with propelsj recently announcing five (5) new companies to its list of new local ICT companies: YourTeam Online, Transetix GSI, Marius Search Consulting, Radian6 Technologies, and Open Ocean Systems. These five companies bring the total to 16 launch32 companies who have created jobs and established themselves in Saint John.
Now in its fourteenth year, the Branham300 continues to highlight the top Canadian ICT companies. It represents a truly insightful piece of intelligence on the Canadian information technology market. The listing has become pre-eminent the world over as the authoritative health indicator of the information technology industry in Canada.
"Ambir is thrilled to be recognized by the Branham Group as one of Canada's Top 25 Up & Coming companies along with Mariner Partners" said Jeff Sheehan of Ambir. "We believe in launch32 and this effort to substantially improve the sector through recognition of our shared value and cooperation within our local companies. The Branham Group ranking helps to extend this effort for our local sector."
"We have a team of exceptional professionals both within our company and within our local industry and we are very pleased to receive this recognition that reflects the calibre and quality of service and products coming from the New Brunswick ICT industry", said Mariner Partners President Curtis Howe.
"In our most recent survey, launch32 companies to date have created over 300 jobs, an exciting example of true growth as we continue to build the foundation for a local ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and growth" said Jeff Roach, Executive Director of Catalict, the propelsj technology accelerator launched in October.
About Branham Group
Branham Group Inc. was founded in 1990 and is a leading strategy and marketing consultancy, exclusively focused on the global technology sector. As part of their commitment to promoting Canada, they produce the Branham300 - the most comprehensive listing of publicly traded and privately held Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies in Canada - each year.
The Branham300 offers a review of the top companies in the Canadian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry and has become the gauge by which ICT companies measure their success. The 2007 Branham300 can be viewed online at www.branham300.com and in the March/April issue of Backbone Magazine.
About Ambir
Ambir, a 2006 KIRA finalist for "Most Promising Start-Up", combines expertise from the most experienced IT talent in our region with that of our Flatworld™ Network partners, to create customized, value based ICT solutions. The word Ambir, composed of the prefix amb-, "around", and the verb root ire, "to go", is based on the Latin root of the word ambition. And in all that we do, with our clients, with our partners, with our team and within our community, it is our ambition to advance a sphere of positive influence and to make a meaningful difference.
About Mariner Partners
Mariner Partners Inc. (MPI) is a Professional Consulting and IT Services firm with its head office located in Saint John, New Brunswick. Although the Company was founded in January of 2003, the majority of our resources draw on extensive backgrounds spanning decades in the ICT arena. MPI has proven leadership capability in assisting firms to develop and formulate their strategic plans and business objectives, and to execute on their ICT strategies. Mariner Partners Inc. has a history of delivering quality management consulting services, utilizing a number of proven methodologies that build customer value and improve the consulting and service delivery experience. Other Company strengths include end-to-end IPTV consulting, business process consulting, systems integration, IT outsourcing, and rapid and remote software development. In 2006 alone, senior consultants at MPI assisted over twenty companies around the globe with strategic business / information technology planning, project management and integration services.
The Company currently has over 60 multi - skilled employees and associates with expertise in business transformation, strategic planning, project management, application development, process development, and automation. Mariner Partners Inc.'s senior management team has unequalled expertise as a management and professional services consulting firm .
About Marius Search Consulting
Marius is based out of Saint John, Marius Search Consulting is an internet marketing company, specializing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
As an essential part of Internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a new and evolving industry that has grown out of the increasingly important role that search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Ask.com play in North American culture and the world economy.
The SEO services offered by Marius Search Consulting will provide advice to help businesses in New Brunswick strengthen their online position and improve their opportunity for sales by attaining higher search engine rankings and an increase in targeted website traffic.
Search Engine Optimization can help New Brunswick small to mid size businesses with limited advertising power compete on a regional, national and North American scale for a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising.
By focusing on SEO, Marius Search Consulting can provide the most current and relevant information to help businesses get the most out of their online marketing efforts.
About Open Ocean Systems
Open Ocean Systems Inc. (OOSI) is pursuing a strategic market opportunity focused on the deployment of breakthrough cage containment and farming systems technology within the emerging Open Ocean Aquaculture sector.
Founded in November of 2005, Open Ocean Systems Inc. is a knowledge based company with a global reach and outlook. Based in Saint John, OOSI is totally focused on export markets. Company founder, Andrew Storey, has many years of experience in the international and local aquaculture sectors and is confident that the timing and its technology will meet the challenges of this new environment.
Aquaculture has been an extremely successful method of producing food and now supplies over 30% of the world's seafood consumption. Population and per capita consumption increases as well as other factors are expected to push this to over 50% over the next 15 years, creating both challenges and opportunities for the sector.
Within that farmed seafood sector, the open ocean aquaculture (OOA) sector (which can best be described as marine fish farming activities outside of sheltered coastal areas) is anticipated to grow at an exponential rate over the next decade with billions of dollars in infrastructure and technology expenditures required to fuel this growth. While challenging, the ability to farm within this environment presents a number of benefits, opening up a huge potential pasture from which to meet future seafood demand in a sustainable fashion.
In 2007, the company will be carrying out Beta tests focused on commercializing its first generation products. Longer term, the system will be further developed past this first generation with technology and ICT overlays that, taken to its conclusion, will create an automated biomass management and farming system with the company providing the operating system as well as the containment system in a seamless integration of hardware and software. The company is employing "rapid prototyping" technology to meet these aggressive goals.
Radian6 Technologies
Radian6 enables PR and communications professionals to adapt as power continues to shift from institutions to communities and individuals as the result of the explosive growth of social media on the Internet. Our core technology provides real-time analysis and tracking of social media and the viral networks through which it propagates.
By analyzing the media in real-time, in conjunction with its social networking dynamics, Radian6's technology notifies you of important issues as they are happening, and enables you to engage. Whether you are monitoring social media as part of a daily process, dealing with or trying to diffuse a crisis situation or tracking the progression of a campaign - Radian6 enables companies to stay ahead of and leverage the viral nature of social media
The Radian6 management team has a proven track record and prior successes with venture-backed high tech startups taking these companies from inception to commercialization to exit (IPOs, acquisition). The team includes CEO Marcel LeBrun (iMagicTV, Alcatel), founder & CTO Chris Newton (Q1 Labs), VP of Business Development Chris Ramsey (Fulcrum Technologies, NCompass labs, Microsoft) and Chairman Gerry Pond (NBTel, Q1 Labs, iMagicTV, Mariner Partners).
About YourTeam Online
YourTeam Online was introduced to the hockey world in fall 2006 to a warm reception, and has continued to grow virally at "a team a day" pace throughout the web community via word of mouth and grassroots marketing. In 2007, YourTeam Online plans to create YourTeam communities for soccer and other sports. Leveraging the momentum behind the creation of a super niche, YourTeam Online plans to offer & sell this unique online advertising platform and opportunity to national and international advertisers in the coming months.
The success of social networking on the web, visible in the incredible popularity of such sites as Facebook, MySpace and YouTube, has created the mass awareness to open the door for a new opportunity in social networking: "The Super Niche". A super niche goes beyond the traditional social network and dives into a much more narrow topic that attracts a smaller, but highly targeted crowd. Super niche examples can exist in any subject but examples include cars, medicine, music, and food. YourTeam Online is a super social niche community for the team sport of hockey, built around improving team communication, coaching and fun. Best of all, YourTeam Online is FREE for teams, coaches, players & families to use!
A super niche provides a unique, high impact marketing vehicle for brands wishing to contact to their target customers "eyeballs" in an innovative, interactive and free-to-use environment. YourTeam Online gives any established brand the home ice advantage inside the team, the locker room, the family and the home. Having access to an already established community of users with something in common is a powerful commodity for any brand.
About Transetix GSI
Transetix GSI founder Chris Boudreau has moved back to New Brunswick from Ontario to expand the Transetix GSI customer base.
The Transetix team provides the following suite of services:
Technology Road Mapping
Business Process Re-engineering
Translation Technology Integrations
Workflow Solutions
Our team of professionals works together in a virtual environment using Transetix "DEVISE Portal". Our portal is a web based project management and communication system that allows not only our team to interact effectively but to also provide our customers with up to the minute information regarding the work we do for them.
The combined knowledge of our professionals and the use of our "DEVISE Portal" allow us to create infrastructure and methodology for expanding products and services that are scaleable and produce predictable results for our clients.
At Transetix GSI, our tag line, "Getting you there before you arrive" means your business "hits the ground running" in your new market. Everything's in place, systems up, communications are ready for delivery, no one would ever guess you just entered the market.
Seamless delivery, flawless ecommerce systems, and timely language specific support makes the difference in beating out the competition. With Transetix you truly are there before you arrive.
About propelsj
propelsj (propelsj.com) is a private sector non–profit organization based in Saint John, New Brunswick dedicated to the growth of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the expansion of the ICT sector in the Saint John region.
About Catalict
Catalict (catalict.com) is a business accelerator project designed to foster the growth of new companies in the Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) sector. Targeting early stage and startup companies, Catalict provides mentorship and professional services to new ICT companies and entrepreneurs throughout New Brunswick.
Media Inquires:
Jeff Roach – 506-642-9029
This announcement comes as the launch32 campaign builds momentum with propelsj recently announcing five (5) new companies to its list of new local ICT companies: YourTeam Online, Transetix GSI, Marius Search Consulting, Radian6 Technologies, and Open Ocean Systems. These five companies bring the total to 16 launch32 companies who have created jobs and established themselves in Saint John.
Now in its fourteenth year, the Branham300 continues to highlight the top Canadian ICT companies. It represents a truly insightful piece of intelligence on the Canadian information technology market. The listing has become pre-eminent the world over as the authoritative health indicator of the information technology industry in Canada.
"Ambir is thrilled to be recognized by the Branham Group as one of Canada's Top 25 Up & Coming companies along with Mariner Partners" said Jeff Sheehan of Ambir. "We believe in launch32 and this effort to substantially improve the sector through recognition of our shared value and cooperation within our local companies. The Branham Group ranking helps to extend this effort for our local sector."
"We have a team of exceptional professionals both within our company and within our local industry and we are very pleased to receive this recognition that reflects the calibre and quality of service and products coming from the New Brunswick ICT industry", said Mariner Partners President Curtis Howe.
"In our most recent survey, launch32 companies to date have created over 300 jobs, an exciting example of true growth as we continue to build the foundation for a local ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and growth" said Jeff Roach, Executive Director of Catalict, the propelsj technology accelerator launched in October.
About Branham Group
Branham Group Inc. was founded in 1990 and is a leading strategy and marketing consultancy, exclusively focused on the global technology sector. As part of their commitment to promoting Canada, they produce the Branham300 - the most comprehensive listing of publicly traded and privately held Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies in Canada - each year.
The Branham300 offers a review of the top companies in the Canadian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry and has become the gauge by which ICT companies measure their success. The 2007 Branham300 can be viewed online at www.branham300.com and in the March/April issue of Backbone Magazine.
About Ambir
Ambir, a 2006 KIRA finalist for "Most Promising Start-Up", combines expertise from the most experienced IT talent in our region with that of our Flatworld™ Network partners, to create customized, value based ICT solutions. The word Ambir, composed of the prefix amb-, "around", and the verb root ire, "to go", is based on the Latin root of the word ambition. And in all that we do, with our clients, with our partners, with our team and within our community, it is our ambition to advance a sphere of positive influence and to make a meaningful difference.
About Mariner Partners
Mariner Partners Inc. (MPI) is a Professional Consulting and IT Services firm with its head office located in Saint John, New Brunswick. Although the Company was founded in January of 2003, the majority of our resources draw on extensive backgrounds spanning decades in the ICT arena. MPI has proven leadership capability in assisting firms to develop and formulate their strategic plans and business objectives, and to execute on their ICT strategies. Mariner Partners Inc. has a history of delivering quality management consulting services, utilizing a number of proven methodologies that build customer value and improve the consulting and service delivery experience. Other Company strengths include end-to-end IPTV consulting, business process consulting, systems integration, IT outsourcing, and rapid and remote software development. In 2006 alone, senior consultants at MPI assisted over twenty companies around the globe with strategic business / information technology planning, project management and integration services.
The Company currently has over 60 multi - skilled employees and associates with expertise in business transformation, strategic planning, project management, application development, process development, and automation. Mariner Partners Inc.'s senior management team has unequalled expertise as a management and professional services consulting firm .
About Marius Search Consulting
Marius is based out of Saint John, Marius Search Consulting is an internet marketing company, specializing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
As an essential part of Internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a new and evolving industry that has grown out of the increasingly important role that search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Ask.com play in North American culture and the world economy.
The SEO services offered by Marius Search Consulting will provide advice to help businesses in New Brunswick strengthen their online position and improve their opportunity for sales by attaining higher search engine rankings and an increase in targeted website traffic.
Search Engine Optimization can help New Brunswick small to mid size businesses with limited advertising power compete on a regional, national and North American scale for a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising.
By focusing on SEO, Marius Search Consulting can provide the most current and relevant information to help businesses get the most out of their online marketing efforts.
About Open Ocean Systems
Open Ocean Systems Inc. (OOSI) is pursuing a strategic market opportunity focused on the deployment of breakthrough cage containment and farming systems technology within the emerging Open Ocean Aquaculture sector.
Founded in November of 2005, Open Ocean Systems Inc. is a knowledge based company with a global reach and outlook. Based in Saint John, OOSI is totally focused on export markets. Company founder, Andrew Storey, has many years of experience in the international and local aquaculture sectors and is confident that the timing and its technology will meet the challenges of this new environment.
Aquaculture has been an extremely successful method of producing food and now supplies over 30% of the world's seafood consumption. Population and per capita consumption increases as well as other factors are expected to push this to over 50% over the next 15 years, creating both challenges and opportunities for the sector.
Within that farmed seafood sector, the open ocean aquaculture (OOA) sector (which can best be described as marine fish farming activities outside of sheltered coastal areas) is anticipated to grow at an exponential rate over the next decade with billions of dollars in infrastructure and technology expenditures required to fuel this growth. While challenging, the ability to farm within this environment presents a number of benefits, opening up a huge potential pasture from which to meet future seafood demand in a sustainable fashion.
In 2007, the company will be carrying out Beta tests focused on commercializing its first generation products. Longer term, the system will be further developed past this first generation with technology and ICT overlays that, taken to its conclusion, will create an automated biomass management and farming system with the company providing the operating system as well as the containment system in a seamless integration of hardware and software. The company is employing "rapid prototyping" technology to meet these aggressive goals.
Radian6 Technologies
Radian6 enables PR and communications professionals to adapt as power continues to shift from institutions to communities and individuals as the result of the explosive growth of social media on the Internet. Our core technology provides real-time analysis and tracking of social media and the viral networks through which it propagates.
By analyzing the media in real-time, in conjunction with its social networking dynamics, Radian6's technology notifies you of important issues as they are happening, and enables you to engage. Whether you are monitoring social media as part of a daily process, dealing with or trying to diffuse a crisis situation or tracking the progression of a campaign - Radian6 enables companies to stay ahead of and leverage the viral nature of social media
The Radian6 management team has a proven track record and prior successes with venture-backed high tech startups taking these companies from inception to commercialization to exit (IPOs, acquisition). The team includes CEO Marcel LeBrun (iMagicTV, Alcatel), founder & CTO Chris Newton (Q1 Labs), VP of Business Development Chris Ramsey (Fulcrum Technologies, NCompass labs, Microsoft) and Chairman Gerry Pond (NBTel, Q1 Labs, iMagicTV, Mariner Partners).
About YourTeam Online
YourTeam Online was introduced to the hockey world in fall 2006 to a warm reception, and has continued to grow virally at "a team a day" pace throughout the web community via word of mouth and grassroots marketing. In 2007, YourTeam Online plans to create YourTeam communities for soccer and other sports. Leveraging the momentum behind the creation of a super niche, YourTeam Online plans to offer & sell this unique online advertising platform and opportunity to national and international advertisers in the coming months.
The success of social networking on the web, visible in the incredible popularity of such sites as Facebook, MySpace and YouTube, has created the mass awareness to open the door for a new opportunity in social networking: "The Super Niche". A super niche goes beyond the traditional social network and dives into a much more narrow topic that attracts a smaller, but highly targeted crowd. Super niche examples can exist in any subject but examples include cars, medicine, music, and food. YourTeam Online is a super social niche community for the team sport of hockey, built around improving team communication, coaching and fun. Best of all, YourTeam Online is FREE for teams, coaches, players & families to use!
A super niche provides a unique, high impact marketing vehicle for brands wishing to contact to their target customers "eyeballs" in an innovative, interactive and free-to-use environment. YourTeam Online gives any established brand the home ice advantage inside the team, the locker room, the family and the home. Having access to an already established community of users with something in common is a powerful commodity for any brand.
About Transetix GSI
Transetix GSI founder Chris Boudreau has moved back to New Brunswick from Ontario to expand the Transetix GSI customer base.
The Transetix team provides the following suite of services:
Technology Road Mapping
Business Process Re-engineering
Translation Technology Integrations
Workflow Solutions
Our team of professionals works together in a virtual environment using Transetix "DEVISE Portal". Our portal is a web based project management and communication system that allows not only our team to interact effectively but to also provide our customers with up to the minute information regarding the work we do for them.
The combined knowledge of our professionals and the use of our "DEVISE Portal" allow us to create infrastructure and methodology for expanding products and services that are scaleable and produce predictable results for our clients.
At Transetix GSI, our tag line, "Getting you there before you arrive" means your business "hits the ground running" in your new market. Everything's in place, systems up, communications are ready for delivery, no one would ever guess you just entered the market.
Seamless delivery, flawless ecommerce systems, and timely language specific support makes the difference in beating out the competition. With Transetix you truly are there before you arrive.
About propelsj
propelsj (propelsj.com) is a private sector non–profit organization based in Saint John, New Brunswick dedicated to the growth of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the expansion of the ICT sector in the Saint John region.
About Catalict
Catalict (catalict.com) is a business accelerator project designed to foster the growth of new companies in the Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) sector. Targeting early stage and startup companies, Catalict provides mentorship and professional services to new ICT companies and entrepreneurs throughout New Brunswick.
Media Inquires:
Jeff Roach – 506-642-9029
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Congrats to Ambir and Mariner Partners
More great news coming out of Atlantic Canada...
"Please congratulate your colleagues in our local ICT industry; Both Ambir and Mariner Partners were listed in the "Top 25 Canadian IT Up and Comers" by the Branham Group."
You can view the complete listing here: http://www.branhamgroup.com/branham300/index.php?year=2007&listing=3
-- propelsj - surge aheadhttp://propelsj.com / 506.642.9029
"Please congratulate your colleagues in our local ICT industry; Both Ambir and Mariner Partners were listed in the "Top 25 Canadian IT Up and Comers" by the Branham Group."
You can view the complete listing here: http://www.branhamgroup.com/branham300/index.php?year=2007&listing=3
-- propelsj - surge aheadhttp://propelsj.com / 506.642.9029
Geeks on Ice Rumble on National Television
Geeks on Ice members join Mark and Calum on their quest to find the best ball hockey mad city in CanadaMoncton, NB, January 19, 2007: The hub city will be the setting for the 10th episode of Road Hockey Rumble. Each week the hosts, Mark and Calum, draft local players and face off in a game of road hockey! For the winner, bragging rights and beer...while the loser gets punished!
On the road Mark and Calum tap into the rivalries, legends and elbow-to-the-face grit of Canada's most colorful and competitive towns. In the border town of Lloydminster, AB, it's the Albertans vs. the Saskatchewanians. In Toronto it's Torontonians who were born there against players from other Canadian cities who now live in Toronto, but despise it.
Producers picked High Tech vs. Old Industry as the rivalry for the Moncton episode. Moncton’s transformation from the transportation sector to high tech was a natural fit for the show’s storyline, coupled with Moncton’s reputation as a mad hockey town. The producers indicated that they were drawn to Moncton because of the Geeks on Ice group combined with Moncton’s amazing transformation over the last 20 years.
“The show is not for the faint of heart!” says Trevor Macausland, Geeks on Ice Founder.
“While the show serves as entertainment to the audience, the game is very real and the players take the competition very seriously. There is colorful language used between Mark and Calum. The hosts have a very competitive rivalry which projects onto the small screen”.
The Moncton episode airs on the Outdoor Life Network on Wednesday March 17th, 2007 at 9:30 PM, then repeats on Saturdays at 7:30 PM. For more information on Road Hockey Rumble visit their website at http://www.roadhockeyrumble.com/.
Geeks on Ice is a 16 team hockey tournament focused on promoting networking among technology professionals, promote wellness within the industry and serve as a fundraising mechanism to purchase computers and peripherals for local non-profit agencies. For more information, visit www.GeeksonIce.com.
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On the road Mark and Calum tap into the rivalries, legends and elbow-to-the-face grit of Canada's most colorful and competitive towns. In the border town of Lloydminster, AB, it's the Albertans vs. the Saskatchewanians. In Toronto it's Torontonians who were born there against players from other Canadian cities who now live in Toronto, but despise it.
Producers picked High Tech vs. Old Industry as the rivalry for the Moncton episode. Moncton’s transformation from the transportation sector to high tech was a natural fit for the show’s storyline, coupled with Moncton’s reputation as a mad hockey town. The producers indicated that they were drawn to Moncton because of the Geeks on Ice group combined with Moncton’s amazing transformation over the last 20 years.
“The show is not for the faint of heart!” says Trevor Macausland, Geeks on Ice Founder.
“While the show serves as entertainment to the audience, the game is very real and the players take the competition very seriously. There is colorful language used between Mark and Calum. The hosts have a very competitive rivalry which projects onto the small screen”.
The Moncton episode airs on the Outdoor Life Network on Wednesday March 17th, 2007 at 9:30 PM, then repeats on Saturdays at 7:30 PM. For more information on Road Hockey Rumble visit their website at http://www.roadhockeyrumble.com/.
Geeks on Ice is a 16 team hockey tournament focused on promoting networking among technology professionals, promote wellness within the industry and serve as a fundraising mechanism to purchase computers and peripherals for local non-profit agencies. For more information, visit www.GeeksonIce.com.
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Geeks Team Up with YourTeam Online
Saint John Based Social Networking Portal to Provide Geeks Registrants a Chance to NetworkYourTeam Online and Geeks on Ice have announced a formal partnership today as part of the 2007 hockey tournament. The agreement will give each registered team their own team zone on the online social network.
Compared as the MySpace of the hockey world, YourTeam is an online social network dedicated to improving hockey teams, creating an online community where coaches, players and families can communicate better and share information. Teams can share game plans, schedules, statistics, photos, videos and information with their players, fans and other Geeks on Ice teams. YourTeam is an ideal tool for the event participants since the tournament focuses networking among peers.
Teams can register their team zone at http://www.yourteamonline.ca. As teams sign up, Geeks on Ice will post the links to each Team Zone section on the Geeks on Ice website. Teams are encourage to participate and alert the Geeks on Ice committee of the Team Zone web address.
The Geeks on Ice tournament will have 16 teams play at the Moncton 4Plex from April 20 to 22. IT workers can sign up as a team, or individually as free agents. To register, or for more information about Geeks on Ice 2007, please visit ,www.geeksonice.com or write to mailtto:geeksonice@gmail.com.
Friday, March 09, 2007
Dear Jim...
Dear Mr. Balsillie,
RIM’s deadline to register a team in the annual Geeks on Ice hockey tournament has now passed. It is regrettable that we have not received a response from you or an associate at RIM regarding your intentions. Our committee of volunteers does realize your schedule and pressing business concerns might have conflicted with the urgency for a response to our invitation.
The personal invitations from dozens of community leaders still stands. You can read each letter on our website at: www.GeeksonIce.com.
I want to reinforce our desire to have you participate in our special event. While team registration has passed and all 16 team slots have been filled, we do have openings for free agent players to take the ice with a registered Geeks on Ice team. If you are looking to connect with your inner child and take a break from your busy work schedule, I can guarantee that skating in our hockey tournament will provide you the opportunity to do so.
Our group has come under criticism that the “Draft Jim from Rim” campaign is just a thinly veiled attempt to ask for charitable donations or lobby for work. I assure you that our decision to launch a campaign was solely based on the “coolness” factor of skating next to Jim Balsillie. As a benefit to your reputation, we do realize that your participation would also attract the attention of the general public to help change the perception of our industry’s image throughout Atlantic Canada.
Do not miss this great opportunity to meet hundreds of technology professionals and connect with your inner child. We would appreciate the consideration of a response from you or an associate regarding your intentions. I can be reached by telephone at (506) 855-0005 or by email at tmacausland@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Trevor Macausland
Founder of Geeks on Ice
geeksonice@gmail.com
www.GeeksonIce.com
RIM’s deadline to register a team in the annual Geeks on Ice hockey tournament has now passed. It is regrettable that we have not received a response from you or an associate at RIM regarding your intentions. Our committee of volunteers does realize your schedule and pressing business concerns might have conflicted with the urgency for a response to our invitation.
The personal invitations from dozens of community leaders still stands. You can read each letter on our website at: www.GeeksonIce.com.
I want to reinforce our desire to have you participate in our special event. While team registration has passed and all 16 team slots have been filled, we do have openings for free agent players to take the ice with a registered Geeks on Ice team. If you are looking to connect with your inner child and take a break from your busy work schedule, I can guarantee that skating in our hockey tournament will provide you the opportunity to do so.
Our group has come under criticism that the “Draft Jim from Rim” campaign is just a thinly veiled attempt to ask for charitable donations or lobby for work. I assure you that our decision to launch a campaign was solely based on the “coolness” factor of skating next to Jim Balsillie. As a benefit to your reputation, we do realize that your participation would also attract the attention of the general public to help change the perception of our industry’s image throughout Atlantic Canada.
Do not miss this great opportunity to meet hundreds of technology professionals and connect with your inner child. We would appreciate the consideration of a response from you or an associate regarding your intentions. I can be reached by telephone at (506) 855-0005 or by email at tmacausland@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Trevor Macausland
Founder of Geeks on Ice
geeksonice@gmail.com
www.GeeksonIce.com
Monday, March 05, 2007
Introducing The New Geeks on Ice Website...
We have launched a new updated website today looking to create a more interactive atmosphere between tournament registrants and the public. The website's biggest addition is a chat section where visitors can talk to each other about the event and other various Geek topics. You can view the new site at: www.GeeksonIce.com
We have built the website using several Web 2.0 features and will continue to add updates as the date of the event approaches. Visitors can also find information about the hockey tournament, Geekfest, Draft Jim from RIM, fundraising initiatives, latest Geeks news, local IT community initiatives and browse the online photo album.
Let us know what you think of our new look and feel by email at geeksonice@gmail.com.
We have built the website using several Web 2.0 features and will continue to add updates as the date of the event approaches. Visitors can also find information about the hockey tournament, Geekfest, Draft Jim from RIM, fundraising initiatives, latest Geeks news, local IT community initiatives and browse the online photo album.
Let us know what you think of our new look and feel by email at geeksonice@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Registration Deadline is Today
Deadline is tonight to register your team in the annual Geeks on Ice hockey tournament.
To register your team and secure your spot today, please follow our instructions:
To register your team and secure your spot today, please follow our instructions:
- Contact Michael Nied, Logistics Chair, by email at geeksonice@gmail.com expressing your intent to register.
- Provide Geeks on Ice with a $100.00 deposit or your entire $800.00 registration fee to reserve your spot.
**Note: Only teams that have provided a deposit or full registration will have a secured spot in the 16 team hockey tournament.
Draft Jim from Rim Deadline Today
Geeks have yet to hear from Jim Balsillie
Moncton, NB-- The deadline imposed by Geeks on Ice organizers for Jim Balsillie to respond to their invitation will expire tonight. The “Draft Jim from Rim” campaign has attracted the attention of the public as well as the local, national and international media outlets who want to know one thing… Will Mr. Balsillie accept the invitation?
The campaign kicked-off in late January with letters from local business and community leaders being sent to the business icon requesting he attend the annual hockey tournament benefiting local non-profit agencies. The group of leaders who participated included Whitehill CEO Paul McSpurren, Aliant CIO Ivan Toner, FatKat Animation President Gene Fowler, Business New Brunswick Minister Greg Byrne, Moncton City Councillor Doug Robertson and local MP Brian Murphy. Each letter is posted on www.GeeksonIce.com for the public to read.
Organizers have yet to hear from the Research in Motion co-CEO as of noon on deadline day. Many have speculated that Mr. Balsillie has no interest in playing alongside Atlantic Canada’s elite group of amateur hockey players and technology professionals. Know as a self described “hockey nut” and competitive golfer, Mr. Balsillie is best know for his attempt to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins in late 2006.
“Our committee determined that the combination of our tournament coinciding with Research in Motion’s one year anniversary in their Halifax office with the know fact that Mr. Balsillie is a hockey fan made him the perfect candidate for our goal to attract an industry icon”, says Trevor Macausland, Geeks on Ice Founder. “We are slightly disappointed that we have yet to hear from Mr. Balsillie, however; we are hoping to hear good news today”.
Should Jim Balsillie decide to pass on the opportunity to participate in this year’s event; the tournament committee has already set their sights on attracting another major technology icon for 2008 as part of their 5-year anniversary. Through media report in Europe the Geeks on Ice team has discovered that Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy is also a hockey enthusiast. The group has already contact Mr. McNealy about the tournament and he responded immediately. While Mr. McNealy has a conflict for 2007, he is interested in playing in Geeks on Ice 2008 as long as he does not have a scheduling conflict.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Registration Deadline Reminder
This is a reminder to all teams or organizations looking to register a team in the annual Geeks on Ice hockey tournament. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 28, 2007.
FAQ:
Q) What is Geeks on Ice?
A) Geeks on Ice is an annual technology hockey tournament with a goal to promote networking among technology professionals, promote wellness and serve as a fundraising mechanism to help local non-profit agencies upgrade their computers and software.
Q) How many years has the tournament been played?
A) Four years.
Q) What is the skill level? Is this tournament competitive?
A) Geeks on Ice is recreational hockey tournament focusing on the networking through sport. The committee measures each team based on their roster skill level and places each team in the appropriate division based on the skills assessment. The tournament has a zero tolerance policy on fighting and strictly enforces non-contact rules. Organizers place emphasis on the family atmosphere of the tournament and its main focus is on sportsmanship, which is what makes the tournament a unique event.
Q) Does my team qualify for registration?
A) The tournament focuses on organizations that use technology for manufacturing or delivery of their services. Traditionally this includes call centers, R&D, insurance, banking, consulting, bioscience, gaming, animation, and software and hardware organizations.
Q) How much is registration?
A) Registration is $800.00 per team. Event organizers are asking for a minimum $100.00 deposit by February 28th.
Q) What does the registration fee cover?
A) 3 games, Geekfest admission, player liability insurance, sponsor specials, Rising Stars player gift prize bag and official 2007 Whitehill Technologies Geeks on Ice puck.
Q) To whom do I make the payment to?
A) Geeks on Ice
Q) Whom do I contact for registration?
A) Michael Nied, Logistics Chair (geeksonice@gmail.com)
Q) How many teams can play in your tournament?
A) Maximum 16 teams
Q) Can I register more then one team?
A) Yes
Q) Do I need to give you my full roster by the registration deadline?
A) No, but tournament organizers would like to have your roster as soon as possible after the deadline date.
Q) What are the dates of the tournament?
A) The event kicks off on Thursday, April 19, 2007 and runs until Sunday, April 22, 2007.
Q) If my team is from out of town, will I have to play on Thursday night?
A) Arrangements can be made with the logistics sub-committee, however; we do not guarantee your game times until after registration has passed.
Q) If I do not have a team and want to play, what can I do?
A) Geeks on Ice offer a free agent option. Send a request to geeksonice@gmail.com to express your interest in becoming a free agent.
Q) Who is your non-profit partner?
A) United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region
For more information please contact us at geeksonice@gmail.com
FAQ:
Q) What is Geeks on Ice?
A) Geeks on Ice is an annual technology hockey tournament with a goal to promote networking among technology professionals, promote wellness and serve as a fundraising mechanism to help local non-profit agencies upgrade their computers and software.
Q) How many years has the tournament been played?
A) Four years.
Q) What is the skill level? Is this tournament competitive?
A) Geeks on Ice is recreational hockey tournament focusing on the networking through sport. The committee measures each team based on their roster skill level and places each team in the appropriate division based on the skills assessment. The tournament has a zero tolerance policy on fighting and strictly enforces non-contact rules. Organizers place emphasis on the family atmosphere of the tournament and its main focus is on sportsmanship, which is what makes the tournament a unique event.
Q) Does my team qualify for registration?
A) The tournament focuses on organizations that use technology for manufacturing or delivery of their services. Traditionally this includes call centers, R&D, insurance, banking, consulting, bioscience, gaming, animation, and software and hardware organizations.
Q) How much is registration?
A) Registration is $800.00 per team. Event organizers are asking for a minimum $100.00 deposit by February 28th.
Q) What does the registration fee cover?
A) 3 games, Geekfest admission, player liability insurance, sponsor specials, Rising Stars player gift prize bag and official 2007 Whitehill Technologies Geeks on Ice puck.
Q) To whom do I make the payment to?
A) Geeks on Ice
Q) Whom do I contact for registration?
A) Michael Nied, Logistics Chair (geeksonice@gmail.com)
Q) How many teams can play in your tournament?
A) Maximum 16 teams
Q) Can I register more then one team?
A) Yes
Q) Do I need to give you my full roster by the registration deadline?
A) No, but tournament organizers would like to have your roster as soon as possible after the deadline date.
Q) What are the dates of the tournament?
A) The event kicks off on Thursday, April 19, 2007 and runs until Sunday, April 22, 2007.
Q) If my team is from out of town, will I have to play on Thursday night?
A) Arrangements can be made with the logistics sub-committee, however; we do not guarantee your game times until after registration has passed.
Q) If I do not have a team and want to play, what can I do?
A) Geeks on Ice offer a free agent option. Send a request to geeksonice@gmail.com to express your interest in becoming a free agent.
Q) Who is your non-profit partner?
A) United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region
For more information please contact us at geeksonice@gmail.com
Friday, February 23, 2007
Geeks did not snub SUN for RIM
Seems like our "little" hockey tournament has attracted the attention of some individuals in England. I checked my network traffic this morning and notice a huge increase in traffic. I wondered why the spike? Then the answer...
It seems like Ashlee Vance of The Register, a UK online newspaper, has decided that our "Draft Jim from RIM" campaign is just a thinly veiled attempt to get a job with Research in Motion. The article can be found here: Article
Ashlee also insists that we snubbed Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy whom is also a hockey player and fan. Our decision to launch the "Draft Jim from RIM" campaign was never intended to be a snub to Mr. McNealy. Our campaign is based on Mr. Balsillie's widely known reputation for being a hockey enthusiast and coincide with the 1 year anniversary of RIM's Halifax, Nova Scotia office opening.
In order to rectify any perceived wrong on our part between Geeks on Ice and Sun Microsystems, I immediately contacted technology industry titan Scott McNealy to extend him a personal invitation to Geeks on Ice. I explained to him that had we known that he was such a huge hockey enthusiast, we would have contacted him earlier. Mr. McNealy replied within hours that due to a scheduling conflict, he cannot make the 2007 edition of our event. He did indicate that he was interested in participating in 2008, which would mark our 5 year anniversary.
Had Ashlee conducted research our event, he might have realized that Geeks on Ice is not about the individual. Geeks is about our technology community working together to build a better society through technology investments in non-profit agencies.
In closing, I owe Ashlee from The Register a big Atlantic Canadian thank you! Because of your post, Geeks on Ice has now attracted an international audience and a new team for 2008.
Sincerely yours,
Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Founder
Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Geeks on Ice committee, participants and sponsors.
It seems like Ashlee Vance of The Register, a UK online newspaper, has decided that our "Draft Jim from RIM" campaign is just a thinly veiled attempt to get a job with Research in Motion. The article can be found here: Article
Ashlee also insists that we snubbed Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy whom is also a hockey player and fan. Our decision to launch the "Draft Jim from RIM" campaign was never intended to be a snub to Mr. McNealy. Our campaign is based on Mr. Balsillie's widely known reputation for being a hockey enthusiast and coincide with the 1 year anniversary of RIM's Halifax, Nova Scotia office opening.
In order to rectify any perceived wrong on our part between Geeks on Ice and Sun Microsystems, I immediately contacted technology industry titan Scott McNealy to extend him a personal invitation to Geeks on Ice. I explained to him that had we known that he was such a huge hockey enthusiast, we would have contacted him earlier. Mr. McNealy replied within hours that due to a scheduling conflict, he cannot make the 2007 edition of our event. He did indicate that he was interested in participating in 2008, which would mark our 5 year anniversary.
Had Ashlee conducted research our event, he might have realized that Geeks on Ice is not about the individual. Geeks is about our technology community working together to build a better society through technology investments in non-profit agencies.
In closing, I owe Ashlee from The Register a big Atlantic Canadian thank you! Because of your post, Geeks on Ice has now attracted an international audience and a new team for 2008.
Sincerely yours,
Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Founder
Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Geeks on Ice committee, participants and sponsors.
Industry News: KIRA Call for Nominations
New Brunswick companies and individuals within the Knowledge Industry are invited to nominate individuals or organizations for KIRA 2007. KIRA is a province-wide event with awards in seven categories. We encourage companies to self nominate or have someone else nominate for you or your company.
Nominations close on
Friday, March 30, 2007.
Please visit www.kiraawards.com for more detailed information.
KIRA is an annual celebration recognizing the successes and innovations of individuals and companies within New Brunswick's Knowledge Industry. At the 2007 KIRA Gala, the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals within the knowledge industry across the province will be honoured.
Nominations close on
Friday, March 30, 2007.
Please visit www.kiraawards.com for more detailed information.
KIRA is an annual celebration recognizing the successes and innovations of individuals and companies within New Brunswick's Knowledge Industry. At the 2007 KIRA Gala, the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals within the knowledge industry across the province will be honoured.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Geek Community Needs Signatures
In January, the Moncton Technology Planning Group and the City of Moncton released the results of an extensive study on accelerating Moncton’s technology-based growth and entrepreneurship (PDF). Several challenges were identified in the study. Some challenges identified were recruitment and retention, the launch of start-ups, post-secondary education, career expansion, limited national and international visibility and a lack of common vision, branding and strategic plan.
Our committee was encouraged by the leadership displayed by Councillor Doug Robertson and the Moncton Technology Planning Group on the issues facing our local technology cluster. Our team immediately explored ways to the group address the challenges of visibility and branding of our beloved region.
In response to the report, Geeks on Ice launched the “Draft Jim from RIM” letter writing campaign in January to coincide with the launch of our 2007 hockey tournament and fundraising campaign. The objective of the “Draft Jim from Rim” campaign is to convince Research in Motion (Blackberry) co-CEO Jim Balsillie to participate in our April event. His acceptance would enable our region to showcase our technology industry to one of the most powerful individuals in the IT world as well as attract national and international interests.
We have enlisted the services of several key business and community leaders in this campaign and it is now time to ask the public for their assistance. Having our entire community rally behind the campaign would convince Mr. Balsillie that the Greater Moncton region and New Brunswick is serious about creating a sustainable technology cluster in our region. Even if you have not formal ties to the technology industry, we are asking you to sign our online petition requesting Jim Balsillie’s presence at the April Geeks on Ice event. Our goal is to get a minimum of 500 signatures.
Signing the petition takes only a couple of seconds and could be the final key to get Jim to come to Moncton. The petition can be found on our website www.GeeksonIce.com under the Draft Jim from RIM section.
Let’s show the world that Moncton and New Brunswick is technology driven and geek powered!
Trevor Macausland
Co-chair and Founder
Geeks on Ice
Moncton, NB
Our committee was encouraged by the leadership displayed by Councillor Doug Robertson and the Moncton Technology Planning Group on the issues facing our local technology cluster. Our team immediately explored ways to the group address the challenges of visibility and branding of our beloved region.
In response to the report, Geeks on Ice launched the “Draft Jim from RIM” letter writing campaign in January to coincide with the launch of our 2007 hockey tournament and fundraising campaign. The objective of the “Draft Jim from Rim” campaign is to convince Research in Motion (Blackberry) co-CEO Jim Balsillie to participate in our April event. His acceptance would enable our region to showcase our technology industry to one of the most powerful individuals in the IT world as well as attract national and international interests.
We have enlisted the services of several key business and community leaders in this campaign and it is now time to ask the public for their assistance. Having our entire community rally behind the campaign would convince Mr. Balsillie that the Greater Moncton region and New Brunswick is serious about creating a sustainable technology cluster in our region. Even if you have not formal ties to the technology industry, we are asking you to sign our online petition requesting Jim Balsillie’s presence at the April Geeks on Ice event. Our goal is to get a minimum of 500 signatures.
Signing the petition takes only a couple of seconds and could be the final key to get Jim to come to Moncton. The petition can be found on our website www.GeeksonIce.com under the Draft Jim from RIM section.
Let’s show the world that Moncton and New Brunswick is technology driven and geek powered!
Trevor Macausland
Co-chair and Founder
Geeks on Ice
Moncton, NB
Monday, February 19, 2007
Draft Jim from RIM **Update**
Many readers have inquired on the progress of our GOI "Draft Jim and RIM" letter writting campaign since we announced we announced it in January.
The campaign has no doubt captured the attention of the local media and the public who want to know if Jim has accepted our invitation. Over a dozen letters have been sent to Mr. Balsillie by local business and political leaders in an attempt to convince the technology icon to register a team in the April event. Some of our letters can be found on this website under the Draft Jim and RIM section to the right of this entry. More will be uploaded soon.
To date we have not heard from Mr. Balsillie regarding his interests in the event. Our committee did expect a slow response, since there are many factor for him to consider before replying to our February 28th deadline. When we launched the campaign, we knew that Mr. Balsillie, recognized by Time magazine as a Builder and Titan of the global business world in 2005, has an extensive schedule that may conflict with our event. Regardless, we are confident that his silence thus far is due to his interest in our event and that he might be trying to work his schedule around the Geeks on Ice dates.
We will keep reaching out to Jim Balsillie with letters, by telephone and email to press him for an answer. Rumour has it that our "little" campaign has even peaked the interest of the Business NB Minister...
In an effort to step up our campaign, we would like to invite the public to sign our online petition to ask Jim Balsillie to attend our April event.
You can sign the petition at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/draftjim/
Keep checking the website for updates...
The campaign has no doubt captured the attention of the local media and the public who want to know if Jim has accepted our invitation. Over a dozen letters have been sent to Mr. Balsillie by local business and political leaders in an attempt to convince the technology icon to register a team in the April event. Some of our letters can be found on this website under the Draft Jim and RIM section to the right of this entry. More will be uploaded soon.
To date we have not heard from Mr. Balsillie regarding his interests in the event. Our committee did expect a slow response, since there are many factor for him to consider before replying to our February 28th deadline. When we launched the campaign, we knew that Mr. Balsillie, recognized by Time magazine as a Builder and Titan of the global business world in 2005, has an extensive schedule that may conflict with our event. Regardless, we are confident that his silence thus far is due to his interest in our event and that he might be trying to work his schedule around the Geeks on Ice dates.
We will keep reaching out to Jim Balsillie with letters, by telephone and email to press him for an answer. Rumour has it that our "little" campaign has even peaked the interest of the Business NB Minister...
In an effort to step up our campaign, we would like to invite the public to sign our online petition to ask Jim Balsillie to attend our April event.
You can sign the petition at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/draftjim/
Keep checking the website for updates...
Monday, February 12, 2007
GOI 2007 - Registration Deadline Reminder
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Property Guys Ready to Defend
Gair Maxwell interviews Property Guys CEO Ken Leblanc about his thoughts on the 2007 edition of his Geeks on Ice team and their chances of repeating. Send us your team's YouTube videos if you want to issue a challenge or make other teams take notice!
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
GREATER MONCTON UNITED WAY GETS GEEKY FOR 2007 EVENT
MONCTON, NB, JANUARY 19, 2007: Geeks on Ice and the United Way of Greater Moncton have announced a formal partnership for 2007. The group of local technology professionals and organizations will work with the non-profit community agency to meet the increasing demand for updated computers, hardware equipment and software products, in charitable non-profit community organizations in the region. In 2006, Geeks on Ice delivered on their promise to Moncton based Support for Single Parents, Inc. The group acquired $4000.00 worth of technology through in-kind donations and approximately $2000.00 in funds, to help the organization with their everyday operations.
"The United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region is extremely proud to be partnering with the 2007 Geeks on Ice. It is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds, and valuable computer resources that many of our community agencies simply do not have
the ability to acquire", explains Debbie McInnis, Executive Director of the United Way. "We strongly support the Geeks on Ice mission. Sharing expertise across sectors greatly benefits our region and is instrumental in building healthy vibrant communities".
This year’s event will feature 16 teams from across Atlantic Canada playing a total of twenty-seven hours of hockey accompanied by Geekfest, an annual networking event. One of the three objectives for event organizers is to serve as a fundraising mechanism for non-profit organizations. Several Greater Moncton United Way affiliated agencies have already submitted their request for new desktop and laptop computers, printers, wireless routers, LCD projectors and software.
“We’ve identify a tremendous technology deficit among our local non-profit sector. Using their expertise our participants, sponsors and committee members can help overcome those hurdles.”, says Trevor Macausland, founder of Geeks on Ice. “For most agencies it is a struggle to find balance between the delivery of key services with out-dated technology. Our objective is to make technology an accelerator, not a barrier to building a better community”.
The United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB and Geeks on Ice are asking the business community and the public for donations, in the form of monetary contributions, or in-kind technology donations, to meet requirements set by local agencies. Team registration for the hockey tournament is also open to any technology related organization wishing to enter a team. Registration deadline is February 28th.
Any inquiries concerning sponsorship, donations, registration or media relations can be sent to geeksonice@gmail.com. For more information on the event, please visit www.GeeksonIce.com or http://www.gmsenbunitedway.ca/.
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"The United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region is extremely proud to be partnering with the 2007 Geeks on Ice. It is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds, and valuable computer resources that many of our community agencies simply do not have
the ability to acquire", explains Debbie McInnis, Executive Director of the United Way. "We strongly support the Geeks on Ice mission. Sharing expertise across sectors greatly benefits our region and is instrumental in building healthy vibrant communities".
This year’s event will feature 16 teams from across Atlantic Canada playing a total of twenty-seven hours of hockey accompanied by Geekfest, an annual networking event. One of the three objectives for event organizers is to serve as a fundraising mechanism for non-profit organizations. Several Greater Moncton United Way affiliated agencies have already submitted their request for new desktop and laptop computers, printers, wireless routers, LCD projectors and software.
“We’ve identify a tremendous technology deficit among our local non-profit sector. Using their expertise our participants, sponsors and committee members can help overcome those hurdles.”, says Trevor Macausland, founder of Geeks on Ice. “For most agencies it is a struggle to find balance between the delivery of key services with out-dated technology. Our objective is to make technology an accelerator, not a barrier to building a better community”.
The United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB and Geeks on Ice are asking the business community and the public for donations, in the form of monetary contributions, or in-kind technology donations, to meet requirements set by local agencies. Team registration for the hockey tournament is also open to any technology related organization wishing to enter a team. Registration deadline is February 28th.
Any inquiries concerning sponsorship, donations, registration or media relations can be sent to geeksonice@gmail.com. For more information on the event, please visit www.GeeksonIce.com or http://www.gmsenbunitedway.ca/.
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Monday, February 05, 2007
Geeks want to skate with Balsillie
DAVID SHIPLEY
Telegraph-Journal
Published Monday February 5th, 2007
Appeared on page B1
A high-tech hockey tournament in New Brunswick is hoping to draft a top player.
But organizers aren't looking for an NHL-quality ringer.
Instead, they're interested in someone who's more famous for building his communications company into a household name than he is for hockey skills. The Geeks on Ice have set their sights on Jim Balsillie, chief executive officer of Research in Motion and an avid hockey enthusiast. ....
For the rest of the article click here
Download PDF version
or pick up a copy of the Telegraph Journal
Telegraph-Journal
Published Monday February 5th, 2007
Appeared on page B1
A high-tech hockey tournament in New Brunswick is hoping to draft a top player.
But organizers aren't looking for an NHL-quality ringer.
Instead, they're interested in someone who's more famous for building his communications company into a household name than he is for hockey skills. The Geeks on Ice have set their sights on Jim Balsillie, chief executive officer of Research in Motion and an avid hockey enthusiast. ....
For the rest of the article click here
Download PDF version
or pick up a copy of the Telegraph Journal
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Draft Jim and RIM Campaign
Geeks looking to bring RIM CEO Jim Balsillie to Moncton for April hockey tournament
Moncton, NB – The 2007 Geeks on Ice committee launched a letter writing campaign today called “Draft Jim and RIM”. The goal of the campaign is to gain the attention of RIM Co-CEO and self proclaimed “Hockey Nut” Jim Balsillie. Event organizers plan on sending letters from various local leaders extending an invitation to Mr. Balsillie and his RIM team, the Wireless Warriors, to compete in the annual Moncton based hockey tournament which focuses on Atlantic Canadian IT organizations.
Letters from individuals and groups like MP Brian Murphy, Whitehill CEO Paul McSpurren, propelSJ, Moncton Technology Partners and Fatkat Animation President Gene Fowler are being sent to RIM headquarters in Waterloo, Ont.
“Our goal here is to leverage Mr. Balsillie’s passion for the game of hockey and technology by extending a personal invitation.” said Trevor Macausland, founder of Geeks on Ice. “This is our way of welcoming Research in Motion to the neighbourhood while also profiling our Atlantic Canada’s cluster of IT firms to an international technology industry icon.”.
Organizers have reserved a spot for Mr. Balsillie in the 16 team tournament should he decide to accept the community invitation by the February 28th deadline. The tournament is taking place at the Moncton 4Plex from April 19th to April 22nd and proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Greater Moncton United Way.
Updates on the “Draft Jim and RIM” campaign and tournament will be posted to www.GeeksonIce.com. The Geeks committee has also stated that they may ask the public for help in convincing Jim Balsillie to attend.
For inquiries about the “Draft Jim and Rim” campaign, tournament details or media inquiries send your request to geeksonice@gmail.com.
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***Update: Here's proof that Mr. Balsillie is a self proclaimed "Hockey Nut".***
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Monday, January 22, 2007
GEEKS HIT THE ICE FOR CHARITY
MONCTON, NB, JANUARY 19, 2007:
Geeks from across the Maritimes are sharpening their skates and hauling out their gear for the fourth annual Geeks on Ice hockey tournament.
"We had a great time at Geeks on Ice 2006!," Ken LeBlanc, from the winning team, PropertyGuys.com, said. "I have played in a number of hockey tournaments over the years and this is, by far, one of the best organized events I have had the pleasure of participating in. It was professional, competitive, entertaining, but most of all fun. I tip my hat to the organizers for a job well done, and can't wait to get on the ice again next year."
Each year, Geeks on Ice raises funds for a local charity. Last year's efforts went towards Support to Single Parents. Nancy Hartling, the executive director of Support to Single Parents said the fundraiser was their greatest ever.
"The support from Geeks on Ice has surpassed our wildest dreams," Hartling said. "They were able to help us by obtaining donated computer equipment, and the money raised from the raffle and silent auction were icing on the cake."
Trevor MacAusland, the founder of Geeks on Ice, said he is encouraged by the positive support and feedback the tournament committee received from the public.
"Not only do local professionals get an opportunity to network with their peers while improving their health and wellness; participants also have the satisfaction of knowing they are building a better community through the charitable campaign," MacAusland said. "My prediction is that 2007 will be our biggest year yet!"
The Geeks on Ice tournament will have 16 teams play at the Moncton 4Plex from April 19 to 22. Registration is open from now, until February 28, for anyone in the IT industry who is interested in participating. The registration fee is $800 per team, with $100 deposit. IT workers can sign up as a team, or individually as free agents. To register, or for more information about Geeks on Ice 2007, please visit www.geeksonice.com or write to geeksonice@gmail.com.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Soupfest!
This is for a great cause and the staff at Support for Single Parents is so great that I wanted to pass along this great idea for a fundraiser. If you like soup, come on out!
-Trevor
Hi Folks,
Support to Single Parents Inc. is having its 2nd Annual Soup Fest on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Moncton Market Festival Place, 110 Westmorland Street.
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Participating restaurants include: Le Château à Pape, Graffiti, Creek Seafood, Little Louis' Oyster Bar, Mooser's Pub, Don Cherry's, Cora's Breakfast and Lunch, Homestead, St. Jame's Gate, T-Bones, Auberge Wild Rose Inn, Bogart's Bar & Grill, Barnyard BBQ, Eastside Mario's, Taj Mahal, Maverick's, Boomerang's, Vito's, Jungle Jim's, L'Auberge Restaurant, Fisherman's Paradise, Pumphouse, Pastilli, and La Rouge.
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> This year we are going to have 2 sittings 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
> 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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> Advance Tickets are $6.00 Tickets @ the door $10.00
For those of you who attended last year - we hope to see you back this year and for those who missed out last year we hope you can join us in sampling some of Moncton's finest soups.
Tickets are available at Reid's in Moncton and Riverview, Timothy's on Main Street and from our agency 858-1303.
Thank you
Bridgette Donovan
Office Manager
Support to Single Parents Inc.
154 Queen Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1K8
2007 marks the 25th Anniversary of Support to Single Parents Inc.
-Trevor
Hi Folks,
Support to Single Parents Inc. is having its 2nd Annual Soup Fest on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Moncton Market Festival Place, 110 Westmorland Street.
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Participating restaurants include: Le Château à Pape, Graffiti, Creek Seafood, Little Louis' Oyster Bar, Mooser's Pub, Don Cherry's, Cora's Breakfast and Lunch, Homestead, St. Jame's Gate, T-Bones, Auberge Wild Rose Inn, Bogart's Bar & Grill, Barnyard BBQ, Eastside Mario's, Taj Mahal, Maverick's, Boomerang's, Vito's, Jungle Jim's, L'Auberge Restaurant, Fisherman's Paradise, Pumphouse, Pastilli, and La Rouge.
>
> This year we are going to have 2 sittings 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
> 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
>
> Advance Tickets are $6.00 Tickets @ the door $10.00
For those of you who attended last year - we hope to see you back this year and for those who missed out last year we hope you can join us in sampling some of Moncton's finest soups.
Tickets are available at Reid's in Moncton and Riverview, Timothy's on Main Street and from our agency 858-1303.
Thank you
Bridgette Donovan
Office Manager
Support to Single Parents Inc.
154 Queen Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1K8
2007 marks the 25th Anniversary of Support to Single Parents Inc.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Road Hockey Rumble Premier Tonight!
Tonight is the long awaited premier of Road Hockey Rumble. It airs at 9:30pm on OLN. For more details visit the website: http://www.roadhockeyrumble.com/
Good luck to the RHR crew! Moncton episode airs in March.
Good luck to the RHR crew! Moncton episode airs in March.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
GOI Registration Fee Announced
Geeks on Ice committee co-chairs Randy Delorey and Trevor Macausland are pleased to announce that the cost to register a team for the 2007 Geeks on Ice hockey tournament will remain the same as the previous year despite increases to the operating budget.
This year's fee will be $800.00 per team which covers 3 games, officials, liability insurance and prizes. Details on how to register as well as the official dates will be announced shortly. Stay tuned!
This year's fee will be $800.00 per team which covers 3 games, officials, liability insurance and prizes. Details on how to register as well as the official dates will be announced shortly. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Public Information Session Notes
The 2007 Geeks on Ice committee held a public information kick off meeting on December 19th, 2006.
Download Presentation
Here is a summary of the key points that were discussed at the kick off session:
1. Our number one objective is to organize a successful and fun hockey tournament, which fulfills our mission
a. To promote health and wellness (among IT professionals & the community)
b. To promote networking (of IT professionals)
c. To raise money for a local-non profit organization (to support an IT related project / need, such as new hardware / software)
2. While fulfilling our mission another objective should be reached, which is to promote the IT Industry in Atlantic Canada
3. Notes about the Committee Architecture
Appeals Official - A new role for 2007, to act as a neutral ombudsman for major complaints that come up during the tournament, and also to implement any disciplinary sanctions that may be required. Note: Per official tournament rules the on ice officials calls are final, however the Appeals Official will be in a position to take additional actions, if deemed appropriate.
Registration - A suggestion was made that we should identify a specific role for managing registration, on the day of the tournament. We will discuss further at our first committee meeting in the New Year.
4. Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Geeks on Ice 2007 will require additional support at various times leading up to and during the tournament. Such roles include:
Marketing Assistants - People to assist with obtaining and coordinating sponsorship and promotions.
Geek Ambassadors - People to represent the committee at the tournament and the Geekfest social; Go-To people, to answer questions and resolve issues as first point of contact for participants and observers.
Time Keepers - People to manage the clock during the hockey games.
Stats Officials - People to track, update, and post game statistics during the tournament.
First Aid - Have previously used Saint John Ambulance services, and would be interested in pursuing this relationship again in 2007. May also consider Red Cross or other First Aid providers.
Webmaster - A person to take responsibility for keeping the GeeksOnIce.com website updated with tournament and IT related content.
5. Committee Meeting - We plan to schedule our first committee meeting in early January, once the Co-Chairs and Treasurer have met to discuss budget.
If you have any questions about how the comittee is progressing, please contact:
Randy Delorey
Geeks On Ice 2007 Co-Chair
randy.delorey@gmail.com
Download Presentation
Here is a summary of the key points that were discussed at the kick off session:
1. Our number one objective is to organize a successful and fun hockey tournament, which fulfills our mission
a. To promote health and wellness (among IT professionals & the community)
b. To promote networking (of IT professionals)
c. To raise money for a local-non profit organization (to support an IT related project / need, such as new hardware / software)
2. While fulfilling our mission another objective should be reached, which is to promote the IT Industry in Atlantic Canada
3. Notes about the Committee Architecture
Appeals Official - A new role for 2007, to act as a neutral ombudsman for major complaints that come up during the tournament, and also to implement any disciplinary sanctions that may be required. Note: Per official tournament rules the on ice officials calls are final, however the Appeals Official will be in a position to take additional actions, if deemed appropriate.
Registration - A suggestion was made that we should identify a specific role for managing registration, on the day of the tournament. We will discuss further at our first committee meeting in the New Year.
4. Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Geeks on Ice 2007 will require additional support at various times leading up to and during the tournament. Such roles include:
Marketing Assistants - People to assist with obtaining and coordinating sponsorship and promotions.
Geek Ambassadors - People to represent the committee at the tournament and the Geekfest social; Go-To people, to answer questions and resolve issues as first point of contact for participants and observers.
Time Keepers - People to manage the clock during the hockey games.
Stats Officials - People to track, update, and post game statistics during the tournament.
First Aid - Have previously used Saint John Ambulance services, and would be interested in pursuing this relationship again in 2007. May also consider Red Cross or other First Aid providers.
Webmaster - A person to take responsibility for keeping the GeeksOnIce.com website updated with tournament and IT related content.
5. Committee Meeting - We plan to schedule our first committee meeting in early January, once the Co-Chairs and Treasurer have met to discuss budget.
If you have any questions about how the comittee is progressing, please contact:
Randy Delorey
Geeks On Ice 2007 Co-Chair
randy.delorey@gmail.com
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