Legendary football coach Knute Rockne gave his "Win One for the Gipper" speech to the Notre Dame players at halftime of the 1928 game against Army. As it turns out, Rockne’s speech inspired the Fighting Irish to go on beat the Cadets from West Point, further cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greatest coaches.
Roughly 80 years later, PropertyGuys.com is looking for someone with Rockne-like qualities to join their team in a coaching capacity. Canada’s 2008 Franchisor of the Year is looking for two professionals ready to take their coaching skills to the next level and help mentor and guide our franchisees in the field.
If you think you might be someone (or you know someone) who can inspire others to go out and “Win One for the Gipper” click here: http://www.careerbeacon.com/search/en/34/-1/62/-1/0/0/3/MB0805150016
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Geeks on Ice Event Schedule and Details
Hello Raving Fans,
We'll Geeks on Ice is upon us once again! We hope you are as excited about our 5th annual hockey tournament as we are? In order to provide some insight on what we have planned for you and your families this weekend, our team has decided to send you this descriptive calendar of events, similar to the calendar posted on our website and on FaceBook.
This year, Geeks on Ice will feature 3 major events which are opened to participants and the general public. They are: Geeks on Ice Hockey Tournament, The United Way Family Fun Zone and Molson Geekfest.
Hockey Tournament:
The first official puck drop will take place on Friday, April 18th by City of Moncton Deputy Mayor Merrill Henderson. In the opening game, the first ever female team les Acadiennes on Blades take on Skywire Software @ 5PM.
United Way Family Fun Zone:
From 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, April 19th children of tournament participants and members of the public get the chance to participate in a fun filled afternoon of games, slides, face painting, mascots, reading corners, food and etc..
The best part is, it's FREE to attend!!!! Tell your co-workers, friends and family members...
Details:
1) Dragon 4 in 1(jumping area, an obstacle course, ladder ramp and slide)
2) Dalmatian Bouncer/Slide
3) Fastest Shot Speed Radar System
4) 5-hole Hockey Shootout
5) Balloon Twisting
6) Face painting
7) English and Francais reading corners for children
8) Celebrity Mascots
Molson Geekfest:
Join our Denis Gaudet at 8:30pm on Saturday, April 19th for Molson Geekfest! This is our traditional networking event for tournament participants, family members, friends and members of the public whom over 19 years of age.
Molson Geekfest is hosted by the Slapshots Bar and Grill located in the Moncton 4 Ice Center.
Highlights include:
-Molson Drink Specials
-Free WiFi by Red Ball Internet, don't forget your laptop -Hockey Night in Canada
-Special Geeks edition of Coaches Corner sponsored by Martell Homes (http://www.themartellexperience.com/) - 9pm
-Rising Stars Most Generous Geeks Award Presentation
-Raffle prizes by Molson
..and you can win one of 2 Nintendo Wii game consoles by purchasing tickets for our raffle draw!
We ask that anyone attending please drink responsibly and designate a sober driver or call for transportation.
Lastly, HAVE FUN! This week is a celebration of the contribution that knowledge economy workers (you) make to your community. Meet as many of your peers as possible and we encourage that all participants serve as community ambassadors at the event. Feel free to Twitter, FaceBook, Blog, YouTube or Digg us at the event!
Cheers,
Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Committee Member
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
We'll Geeks on Ice is upon us once again! We hope you are as excited about our 5th annual hockey tournament as we are? In order to provide some insight on what we have planned for you and your families this weekend, our team has decided to send you this descriptive calendar of events, similar to the calendar posted on our website and on FaceBook.
This year, Geeks on Ice will feature 3 major events which are opened to participants and the general public. They are: Geeks on Ice Hockey Tournament, The United Way Family Fun Zone and Molson Geekfest.
Hockey Tournament:
The first official puck drop will take place on Friday, April 18th by City of Moncton Deputy Mayor Merrill Henderson. In the opening game, the first ever female team les Acadiennes on Blades take on Skywire Software @ 5PM.United Way Family Fun Zone:
From 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, April 19th children of tournament participants and members of the public get the chance to participate in a fun filled afternoon of games, slides, face painting, mascots, reading corners, food and etc..The best part is, it's FREE to attend!!!! Tell your co-workers, friends and family members...
Details:
1) Dragon 4 in 1(jumping area, an obstacle course, ladder ramp and slide)
2) Dalmatian Bouncer/Slide
3) Fastest Shot Speed Radar System
4) 5-hole Hockey Shootout
5) Balloon Twisting
6) Face painting
7) English and Francais reading corners for children
8) Celebrity Mascots
Molson Geekfest:
Join our Denis Gaudet at 8:30pm on Saturday, April 19th for Molson Geekfest! This is our traditional networking event for tournament participants, family members, friends and members of the public whom over 19 years of age.
Molson Geekfest is hosted by the Slapshots Bar and Grill located in the Moncton 4 Ice Center.
Highlights include:
-Molson Drink Specials
-Free WiFi by Red Ball Internet, don't forget your laptop -Hockey Night in Canada
-Special Geeks edition of Coaches Corner sponsored by Martell Homes (http://www.themartellexperience.com/) - 9pm
-Rising Stars Most Generous Geeks Award Presentation
-Raffle prizes by Molson
..and you can win one of 2 Nintendo Wii game consoles by purchasing tickets for our raffle draw!
We ask that anyone attending please drink responsibly and designate a sober driver or call for transportation.
Lastly, HAVE FUN! This week is a celebration of the contribution that knowledge economy workers (you) make to your community. Meet as many of your peers as possible and we encourage that all participants serve as community ambassadors at the event. Feel free to Twitter, FaceBook, Blog, YouTube or Digg us at the event!
Cheers,
Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Committee Member
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Geeks on Ice Raffle: Win one of Two Nintendo Wii's
Raffle tickets are now available for the 2008 Geeks on Ice charitable hockey tournament. There are many prizes to be won including one of two Nintendo Wii game consoles that are up for grabs!
Tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. the draw takes place at Molson Geekfest on Saturday, April 19th. You do not have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
Proceeds of ticket sales will towards technology upgrades for two local non-profit agencies in their fight to eliminate the digital divide!
Ability Transit provides transportation services to those persons with disabilities and no mode of transportation. They are looking for new computers for operations and scheduling as well as update their dispatch system.
BUILT Network(http://moncton.builtnetwork.ca/index.html) is a Customer Service Representative program developed specifically to provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to come together as a team to increase workplace skills and ethics. Geeks on Ice will use the funds raised build a computer lab by purchasing 12 new computers.
Tickets can be purchased at the Geeks on Ice tournament from April 18th-19th or by contacting the Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB region United Way at (506) 858-8600.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. the draw takes place at Molson Geekfest on Saturday, April 19th. You do not have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
Proceeds of ticket sales will towards technology upgrades for two local non-profit agencies in their fight to eliminate the digital divide!
Ability Transit provides transportation services to those persons with disabilities and no mode of transportation. They are looking for new computers for operations and scheduling as well as update their dispatch system.
BUILT Network(http://moncton.builtnetwork.ca/index.html) is a Customer Service Representative program developed specifically to provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to come together as a team to increase workplace skills and ethics. Geeks on Ice will use the funds raised build a computer lab by purchasing 12 new computers.
Tickets can be purchased at the Geeks on Ice tournament from April 18th-19th or by contacting the Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB region United Way at (506) 858-8600.
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Friday, April 11, 2008
ThisWeek: Not your usual ice-capades
***Disclaimer: Great article, but be advised that I am working on my Bachelors, not Masters, and Fun Zone starts at 1pm***
Self-proclaimed 'geeks' have turned a hobby into a important fundraiser
By Katie Hunter
This Week Staff
Published Friday April 11th, 2008
Appeared on page A5
Trevor MacAusland calls himself a geek. While working in the IT industry, Trevor has found a way to maximize his playtime so that his hobbies have become an integral part of his day job.
What began as common pick up hockey games between friends, has now turned into a 16-team charitable tournament called Geeks on Ice.
"Geeks on Ice is an ice hockey tournament with IT Professionals competing to raise money for technical equipment and support throughout community organizations," explains the self titled geek....(continue)
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Self-proclaimed 'geeks' have turned a hobby into a important fundraiser
By Katie Hunter
This Week Staff
Published Friday April 11th, 2008
Appeared on page A5
Trevor MacAusland calls himself a geek. While working in the IT industry, Trevor has found a way to maximize his playtime so that his hobbies have become an integral part of his day job.
What began as common pick up hockey games between friends, has now turned into a 16-team charitable tournament called Geeks on Ice.
"Geeks on Ice is an ice hockey tournament with IT Professionals competing to raise money for technical equipment and support throughout community organizations," explains the self titled geek....(continue)
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Come and Join in the Fun and Support BUILT Network Moncton Inc.
BUILT Network Moncton Inc. is one of two non-profit organizations selected by Geeks on Ice skating to eliminate the digital and geographical divide!
Geeks on Ice is a recreational hockey tournament focused on providing organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology the opportunity to network, have fun and give back to their community.
Geeks on Ice is more than just a hockey tournament. In partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB, they use the proceeds of the tournament to purchase much needed computer equipment for community non-profit agencies. Over $15,000 has been reinvested into the community of Southeastern NB.
By investing in hardware, software and providing the transfer of IT knowledge to those without regular, effective access to digital and information technology Geeks on Ice are making a difference in the community!
The tournament runs from April 17th - 20th, 2008, admission is free. There will be a Family Fun Zone happening Saturday afternoon, April 19th at the 4Plex from 12 pm - 4 pm, and the major event for BUILT representatives to attend is the Molson GeekFest on the Saturday night, April 19th, 2008 at 8:30 pm to be held at Slapshots Bar at the Moncton 4Plex.
Bring your family and friends, enjoy some great hockey and support the Geeks and BUILT Network Moncton. See you there!
http://moncton.builtnetwork.ca/index.html
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Geeks on Ice is a recreational hockey tournament focused on providing organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology the opportunity to network, have fun and give back to their community.
Geeks on Ice is more than just a hockey tournament. In partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB, they use the proceeds of the tournament to purchase much needed computer equipment for community non-profit agencies. Over $15,000 has been reinvested into the community of Southeastern NB.
By investing in hardware, software and providing the transfer of IT knowledge to those without regular, effective access to digital and information technology Geeks on Ice are making a difference in the community!
The tournament runs from April 17th - 20th, 2008, admission is free. There will be a Family Fun Zone happening Saturday afternoon, April 19th at the 4Plex from 12 pm - 4 pm, and the major event for BUILT representatives to attend is the Molson GeekFest on the Saturday night, April 19th, 2008 at 8:30 pm to be held at Slapshots Bar at the Moncton 4Plex.
Bring your family and friends, enjoy some great hockey and support the Geeks and BUILT Network Moncton. See you there!
http://moncton.builtnetwork.ca/index.html
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING - TONIGHT 7:00 PM
GOI 2008 Teams:The briefing is scheduled for this evening at 7:00 PM
The location for the briefing is:
Aditya Birla Minacs
720 Coverdale Road (Riverview Mall)
Riverview NB
Come to the smaller set of doors (Not the Employee Entrance)
The number to dial into:
Toll-free Dial-in number: 1 866-234-0247
International Toll-free Dial-in number: 800-9746-9979
Conference ID: 3276672
If you cannot personally attend/dial into the chosen timeslot, please provide an alternate attendee.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
MichaelGOI 2008
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
The location for the briefing is:
Aditya Birla Minacs
720 Coverdale Road (Riverview Mall)
Riverview NB
Come to the smaller set of doors (Not the Employee Entrance)
The number to dial into:
Toll-free Dial-in number: 1 866-234-0247
International Toll-free Dial-in number: 800-9746-9979
Conference ID: 3276672
If you cannot personally attend/dial into the chosen timeslot, please provide an alternate attendee.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
MichaelGOI 2008
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Geeks on Ice Geocaching
Are you into Geocaching? Seems like we have some "geeks" that are... While sports fans will be cheering on their favorite Geeks on Ice team, others will be hunting treasure around Greater Moncton with a Geeks on Ice theme... Have Fun!
Details: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=1487959
Released: Sunday, March 30, 2008Origin: New Brunswick, CanadaUse TB21Q4K to reference this item.
How do Trackable Items Work?
Recently Spotted: In the hands of the owner.
Current GOAL: To attend as many hockey games as possible and raise awareness about the yearly Geeks On Ice hockey tournament.
About this item:
This TB is really into hockey and would like his photo taken at all of the major NHL hockey teams home arenas. He'd also like to see as many hockey games as possible whether it be NHL, or other minor leagues. Please take a photo of him at any hockey event you can get him to.
He's also travelling to raise awareness about a charity called Geeks On Ice. Geeks on Ice is a recreational hockey tournament focused on providing organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology the opportunity to network.
Geeks on Ice is more than just a hockey tournament. Every year, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB, we use the proceeds of the tournament to fund the fight against the Digital Divide.
Check out Geeks On Ice at http://www.geeksonice.com/
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Details: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=1487959
Released: Sunday, March 30, 2008Origin: New Brunswick, CanadaUse TB21Q4K to reference this item.
How do Trackable Items Work?
Recently Spotted: In the hands of the owner.
Current GOAL: To attend as many hockey games as possible and raise awareness about the yearly Geeks On Ice hockey tournament.
About this item:
This TB is really into hockey and would like his photo taken at all of the major NHL hockey teams home arenas. He'd also like to see as many hockey games as possible whether it be NHL, or other minor leagues. Please take a photo of him at any hockey event you can get him to.
He's also travelling to raise awareness about a charity called Geeks On Ice. Geeks on Ice is a recreational hockey tournament focused on providing organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology the opportunity to network.
Geeks on Ice is more than just a hockey tournament. Every year, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB, we use the proceeds of the tournament to fund the fight against the Digital Divide.
Check out Geeks On Ice at http://www.geeksonice.com/
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Monday, March 17, 2008
New Brunswick Set to Pioneer Viral Marketing Movement?
For Immediate Release
March 17, 2008
New Brunswick Set to Pioneer Viral Marketing Movement?
Moncton, NB – Are New Brunswick’s small to medium sized businesses ready to capitalize on social networking platforms like Facebook, blogs, MySpace, podcasts and YouTube? To a growing group of local entrepreneurs doing it and Web 2.0 enthusiasts, the answer is an overwhelming yes!
Third Tuesday New Brunswick is a group of individuals and organizations who have come together to help Atlantic Canadian businesses learn how to leverage the economic and effective benefits of viral marketing. Third Tuesday’s have already taken place in Fredericton and Saint John which featured speakers whom have successfully leveraged emerging web technologies to create a raving fan base for their products and services.
“We want a way to share our expertise with other business owners in the region and collaborate on the benefits and principles of the new economy” says Dan Martell, Co-Founder of Spheric Technologies and Third Tuesday New Brunswick Moncton representative. “Our group is passionate about helping others compete online. Together we are collaborating to help Atlantic Canada rediscover its pioneering ways and emerge as a leader in the 21st century economy!”.
This month, the group will meet-up beginning at 7pm in Moncton on March 25 at Studio 700 on Main Street. Presenters for the Moncton event will include Pierre Martell of The Martell Group, Walter Melanson from Property Guys, Chris Nadeau of YourTeamOnline.com, Lisa Rousseau from WalkingSpree.com, Mike Mullen technophile extraordinaire, known internet guru Cory Schop and the Co-Founder of Spheric Technologies Dan Martell. Topics will range from “Using Social Networking for your Small Business” to “The 6 Principles for Viral Marketing Success”.
Registration is FREE, however; event organizers ask that those who are interested register at http://publicrelations.meetup.com/99/.
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Contact:
Dan Martell (Moncton)
dmartell@spheric.ca
Lisa Rousseau (Fredericton)
lisa@walkingspree.com
Chris Nadeau (St-John)
chris@yourteamonline.ca
March 17, 2008
New Brunswick Set to Pioneer Viral Marketing Movement?
Moncton, NB – Are New Brunswick’s small to medium sized businesses ready to capitalize on social networking platforms like Facebook, blogs, MySpace, podcasts and YouTube? To a growing group of local entrepreneurs doing it and Web 2.0 enthusiasts, the answer is an overwhelming yes!Third Tuesday New Brunswick is a group of individuals and organizations who have come together to help Atlantic Canadian businesses learn how to leverage the economic and effective benefits of viral marketing. Third Tuesday’s have already taken place in Fredericton and Saint John which featured speakers whom have successfully leveraged emerging web technologies to create a raving fan base for their products and services.
“We want a way to share our expertise with other business owners in the region and collaborate on the benefits and principles of the new economy” says Dan Martell, Co-Founder of Spheric Technologies and Third Tuesday New Brunswick Moncton representative. “Our group is passionate about helping others compete online. Together we are collaborating to help Atlantic Canada rediscover its pioneering ways and emerge as a leader in the 21st century economy!”.
This month, the group will meet-up beginning at 7pm in Moncton on March 25 at Studio 700 on Main Street. Presenters for the Moncton event will include Pierre Martell of The Martell Group, Walter Melanson from Property Guys, Chris Nadeau of YourTeamOnline.com, Lisa Rousseau from WalkingSpree.com, Mike Mullen technophile extraordinaire, known internet guru Cory Schop and the Co-Founder of Spheric Technologies Dan Martell. Topics will range from “Using Social Networking for your Small Business” to “The 6 Principles for Viral Marketing Success”.
Registration is FREE, however; event organizers ask that those who are interested register at http://publicrelations.meetup.com/99/.
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Contact:
Dan Martell (Moncton)
dmartell@spheric.ca
Lisa Rousseau (Fredericton)
lisa@walkingspree.com
Chris Nadeau (St-John)
chris@yourteamonline.ca
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Trade Mission: TechSouth IT trade Show
Dear Stakeholders,
The International SESAME Exchange (ISE) is the annual meeting/conference of the SESAME Network (www.sesame.biz). The 2008 ISE event will be held in Lafayette, Louisiana (www.sesame2008.com) on April 7-8-9 at the Lafayette Cajundome Convention Centre, concurrently with the TechSouth IT Trade Show (www.techsouth.com). The 2008 ISE event will focus on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Digital Technologies and Film.
As a member of the SESAME network (15 cities on 3 continents), Moncton is organizing a Mission to Lafayette, Louisiana. Should you wish to be part of this regional Mission, or to learn more about the ISE, please contact me at 853-3518.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Regards,
Ben Champoux
SESAME Officer - Officier du réseau SESAME
Business Development Specialist - Spécialiste en développement économique
Office of the City Manager - Bureau du directeur général
655 rue Main Street
Moncton, NB
Canada, E1C 1E8
Tel.: (506) 853-3518
Fax.:(506) 859-2610
www.moncton.ca
The International SESAME Exchange (ISE) is the annual meeting/conference of the SESAME Network (www.sesame.biz). The 2008 ISE event will be held in Lafayette, Louisiana (www.sesame2008.com) on April 7-8-9 at the Lafayette Cajundome Convention Centre, concurrently with the TechSouth IT Trade Show (www.techsouth.com). The 2008 ISE event will focus on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Digital Technologies and Film.
As a member of the SESAME network (15 cities on 3 continents), Moncton is organizing a Mission to Lafayette, Louisiana. Should you wish to be part of this regional Mission, or to learn more about the ISE, please contact me at 853-3518.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Regards,
Ben Champoux
SESAME Officer - Officier du réseau SESAME
Business Development Specialist - Spécialiste en développement économique
Office of the City Manager - Bureau du directeur général
655 rue Main Street
Moncton, NB
Canada, E1C 1E8
Tel.: (506) 853-3518
Fax.:(506) 859-2610
www.moncton.ca
The Martell Home Builders Experience
Geeks on Ice must tip its hat to Martell Home Builders (http://www.themartellexperience.com/) for the best and most innovative exhibit at last weekend's Moncton Home Show. Martell Homes wanted to grab the attention of the public as well as other exhibitors and decided that unlike their competition, they would embrace the internet for greater transparency and collaboration with their customers.
Wanting to spread their message of unlike your husband, we listen and deliver within 99 days; Martell Homes have positioned themselves as THE premier digital based home builders in the world! To drive this message "home" they decided to interview passersby at the show and listen to what was on the mind of greater Moncton's movers and shakers....
Kudos to Martell Homes for having taken the digital lead over their competition and are maximizing the viral nature of the internet to spread their message to the world through YouTube. I encourage everyone to checkout the Geeks on Ice interview as well as others at http://www.youtube.com/user/martellhomes.
For those of you who have not heard yet about this growing company, check out Pierre Martell's interview with Gair Maxwell:
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Wanting to spread their message of unlike your husband, we listen and deliver within 99 days; Martell Homes have positioned themselves as THE premier digital based home builders in the world! To drive this message "home" they decided to interview passersby at the show and listen to what was on the mind of greater Moncton's movers and shakers....
Kudos to Martell Homes for having taken the digital lead over their competition and are maximizing the viral nature of the internet to spread their message to the world through YouTube. I encourage everyone to checkout the Geeks on Ice interview as well as others at http://www.youtube.com/user/martellhomes.
For those of you who have not heard yet about this growing company, check out Pierre Martell's interview with Gair Maxwell:
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
What is Geeks on Ice?
For several months I have experience some degree of frustration in trying to explain to people what Geeks on Ice represents or what is our goal as a group. It is a very valid question and one that deserves an answer, so we have decided to come together and define who we are and what we offer (Value-Add).
Since 2003, groups of individuals and organizations have gathered at the Moncton 4 Ice Center to participate in an annual ritual of recreational hockey and networking while leveraging the assembly as charitable mechanism to serve the community we live and play in. Our progress as a group has resulted in business transactions taking place, employment opportunities revealed, co-workers bonding outside of a traditional office setting and showcases this region's knowledge economy.
We are excited about the positive impact GOI has had in the community and that is why our group decided to embark on a vision exercise to see how we can "export" our model to the rest of the world. The goal was to make the region a global leader on an international stage in relation to social economic development. Our mission was going to be eliminating the digital divide trough sport and transfer of professional expertise of those who want to join our team.
With such a mammoth task at hand, the group questioned whether the existing base of "Geeks" were enough to export our brand of digital hockey to the world? Change was inevitable and that's why we re-examined the entry criteria for the tournament. There is a perception out there that you need to be either from a software or hardware based organization to play in the tournament, this is false! Our entry requirements have always been broader then that definition because technology effects everyone in a 21st century digital economy...
In our best effort to define our target audience, we broadened the definition of Geeks on Ice. For 2008, our group would include organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology.
This year's line-up certainly represents this bold new vision looking out towards 2012. Some teams playing in the tournament might puzzle our critics and skeptics who say we cannot reach our goal. We say, in a 21st century economy, anyone leveraging the power of the network (Internet/Technology) is a certified Geek on Ice!
Trevor MacAusland
Chairman & Founder
Geeks on Ice
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Since 2003, groups of individuals and organizations have gathered at the Moncton 4 Ice Center to participate in an annual ritual of recreational hockey and networking while leveraging the assembly as charitable mechanism to serve the community we live and play in. Our progress as a group has resulted in business transactions taking place, employment opportunities revealed, co-workers bonding outside of a traditional office setting and showcases this region's knowledge economy.
We are excited about the positive impact GOI has had in the community and that is why our group decided to embark on a vision exercise to see how we can "export" our model to the rest of the world. The goal was to make the region a global leader on an international stage in relation to social economic development. Our mission was going to be eliminating the digital divide trough sport and transfer of professional expertise of those who want to join our team.
With such a mammoth task at hand, the group questioned whether the existing base of "Geeks" were enough to export our brand of digital hockey to the world? Change was inevitable and that's why we re-examined the entry criteria for the tournament. There is a perception out there that you need to be either from a software or hardware based organization to play in the tournament, this is false! Our entry requirements have always been broader then that definition because technology effects everyone in a 21st century digital economy...
In our best effort to define our target audience, we broadened the definition of Geeks on Ice. For 2008, our group would include organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology.
This year's line-up certainly represents this bold new vision looking out towards 2012. Some teams playing in the tournament might puzzle our critics and skeptics who say we cannot reach our goal. We say, in a 21st century economy, anyone leveraging the power of the network (Internet/Technology) is a certified Geek on Ice!
Trevor MacAusland
Chairman & Founder
Geeks on Ice
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Monday, March 10, 2008
TJ: Geeks on Ice looking to welcome the world to Moncton by 2012
Melissa Dunne
For the Telegraph-Journal
Published Monday March 10th, 2008
Appeared on page B1
A world hockey tournament for "geeks" could be coming to Moncton by 2012.
Trevor MacAusland, founder of the annual high-tech industry hockey tournament Geeks on Ice, aims to grow the provincial event into a global phenom.
Over the next five years Geeks on Ice, which started as a regional event in the Hub City in 2003, is set to become a unique, global tournament, similar to the World Pond Hockey Championship held in Plaster Rock every year, says the 28-year-old founder.
Celebrating its fifth year in 2008, after taking 2004 off, Geeks on Ice has already grown from a regional tournament attracting less than a hundred players to signing up about 300 players for this year's charity tournament.
Continue...
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
For the Telegraph-Journal
Published Monday March 10th, 2008
Appeared on page B1
A world hockey tournament for "geeks" could be coming to Moncton by 2012.
Trevor MacAusland, founder of the annual high-tech industry hockey tournament Geeks on Ice, aims to grow the provincial event into a global phenom.
Over the next five years Geeks on Ice, which started as a regional event in the Hub City in 2003, is set to become a unique, global tournament, similar to the World Pond Hockey Championship held in Plaster Rock every year, says the 28-year-old founder.
Celebrating its fifth year in 2008, after taking 2004 off, Geeks on Ice has already grown from a regional tournament attracting less than a hundred players to signing up about 300 players for this year's charity tournament.
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Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Geeks Hockey Tournament Deadline Approaches
March 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Moncton, NB -- Geeks on Ice need more teams for their 5th annual charitable recreational ice hockey tournament. Geeks on Ice will take place from April 17-20th, 2008 and is hosted by the Moncton 4 Ice Center in Moncton, NB.
Registration is open to teams and individuals (Free Agents) who are interested in lacing up for a great cause. Team registration is $800.00 and includes 3 games, access to the Par-T-Perfect Kid Zone for family members, food and beverage specials at the Slapshots Bar and Grill, access to the Molson Geekfest party, official Geeks on Ice dog tag, pocket protector and puck as well as tons of raffle prizes.
Deadline for registration is March 15th.
Organizers have taken great steps to provide an exciting fun filled weekend focused on networking, community involvement and family entertainment.
To register contact Michael Nied at 506-860-5963 or geeksonice@gmail.com. Tournament rules, pictures, videos featuring HNIC’s Ron Maclean and other event details are featured at www.Geeksonice.com.
Companies who have already answered the call for registration include Sun Microsystems, Skywire Software, Moncton Honda, Mariner Partners, Spielo(Gtech), Service Canada, Property Guys, Canada Post and eVolving Solutions.
Proceeds from Geeks on Ice are invested in technology upgrades for United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeaster NB Region member agencies. One of the agencies selected for investment this year this year is Ability Transit. The non-profit agency provides transportation service to persons with disabilities in Moncton since 1985.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to combine your passion for hockey, technology and community; answer the call for registration today!
We would like to thank our title sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Gold Sponsor Molson Breweries. Geeks on Ice is a knowledge industry partner with Rising Stars and the KIRA Awards.
Celebrating People(Rising Stars), Industry (KIRA) and Community (Geeks on Ice)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Moncton, NB -- Geeks on Ice need more teams for their 5th annual charitable recreational ice hockey tournament. Geeks on Ice will take place from April 17-20th, 2008 and is hosted by the Moncton 4 Ice Center in Moncton, NB.Registration is open to teams and individuals (Free Agents) who are interested in lacing up for a great cause. Team registration is $800.00 and includes 3 games, access to the Par-T-Perfect Kid Zone for family members, food and beverage specials at the Slapshots Bar and Grill, access to the Molson Geekfest party, official Geeks on Ice dog tag, pocket protector and puck as well as tons of raffle prizes.
Deadline for registration is March 15th.
Organizers have taken great steps to provide an exciting fun filled weekend focused on networking, community involvement and family entertainment.
To register contact Michael Nied at 506-860-5963 or geeksonice@gmail.com. Tournament rules, pictures, videos featuring HNIC’s Ron Maclean and other event details are featured at www.Geeksonice.com.
Companies who have already answered the call for registration include Sun Microsystems, Skywire Software, Moncton Honda, Mariner Partners, Spielo(Gtech), Service Canada, Property Guys, Canada Post and eVolving Solutions.
Proceeds from Geeks on Ice are invested in technology upgrades for United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeaster NB Region member agencies. One of the agencies selected for investment this year this year is Ability Transit. The non-profit agency provides transportation service to persons with disabilities in Moncton since 1985.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to combine your passion for hockey, technology and community; answer the call for registration today!
We would like to thank our title sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Gold Sponsor Molson Breweries. Geeks on Ice is a knowledge industry partner with Rising Stars and the KIRA Awards.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Calling all Players
Are you a player in New Brunswick's knowledge economy? Is your team looking for a way to bond outside of a traditional office environment? Are you interested in networking with your peers from across Atlantic Canada? Are your employees passionate about hockey, technology and community? If you said yes to each of these questions then answer our call for registration!Registration is now open to organizations (Teams) and individuals (Free Agents) who are interested in playing in the annual charitable recreational hockey tournament from April 17-20th, 2008 and hosted by the Moncton 4 Ice Center in Moncton, NB.
Registration for each team is $800.00 which includes 3 games, access to the Par-T-Perfect KidZone for your children, food and beverage specials at the Slapshots Bar and Grill, access to the Molson Geekfest party the evening of April 19th, a Geeks on Ice dog tag, pocket protector and puck as well as tons of raffle prizes and the opportunity for your team to win an invitation to the Geeks on Ice World IT Hockey Championships to be played in May of 2009 in Moncton, NB. Hurry, registration deadline is March 15th.
But I do not have enough employees that play hockey to ice a team? All you need is a minimum of 10 players to ice a team and participants can include friends, family members, business partners, clients, financiers and/or sales prospects. Organizers have taken great steps to provide an exciting fun filled weekend focused on networking with your peers and entertaining families.
How do I register? Registration is simple, contact Michael Nied at 506-860-5963 or email him at geeksonice@gmail.com. Tournament rules, pictures, videos featuring HNIC's Ron Maclean and other event details are listed on our website: www.GeeksonIce.com.
Companies who have already answered the call for this year's tournament include Sun Microsystems, Skywire Software, Mariner Partners, Spielo(Gtech), Service Canada, Property Guys and eVolving Solutions. Proceeds from the tournament are invested in technology upgrades for United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeaster NB Region member agencies.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to combine your passion for hockey, technology and community; answer the call today!
We would like to thank our title sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Gold Sponsor Molson Breweries. Geeks on Ice is a knowledge industry partner with Rising Stars and the KIRA Awards.
Celebrating People(Rising Stars), Industry (KIRA) and Community (Geeks on Ice)
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Registration Deadline Extended
Registration has been going well since we resolved our technical issues, however; due to communication mix-ups the Tournament Committee Chair Jason Clements has decided to extend the registration deadline to March 15th.
Registration Fee: $800/team
If paying by cheque, please make it payable to: Geeks On Ice
You can send it to:
Michael Nied
Geeks On Ice
c/o Aditya Birla Minacs
720 Coverdale Road
Riverview NB E1B 3L8
If you have any questions or if you wish to make arrangements to submit your registration fee, please contact Michael Nied at 506-860-5963 or email him at geeksonice@gmail.com.
Registration Package:
Rules and Regulations (Click Here)
Player Contract (Click Here)
Team Registration Form (Click Here)
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
Registration Fee: $800/team
If paying by cheque, please make it payable to: Geeks On Ice
You can send it to:
Michael Nied
Geeks On Ice
c/o Aditya Birla Minacs
720 Coverdale Road
Riverview NB E1B 3L8
If you have any questions or if you wish to make arrangements to submit your registration fee, please contact Michael Nied at 506-860-5963 or email him at geeksonice@gmail.com.
Registration Package:
Rules and Regulations (Click Here)
Player Contract (Click Here)
Team Registration Form (Click Here)
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.
T&T: Geeks use hockey to bridge 'digital divide'
Annual Geeks on Ice tournament raises funds to help provide computer technology for non-profit groups
By Craig Babstock
Times & Transcript Staff
Published Tuesday March 4th, 2008
Appeared on page A8
Geeks on Ice almost had a far less catchy name.
The five-year-old Moncton hockey tournament is made up of teams from the information technology sector. They get together for a weekend tournament that's part networking opportunity and part fundraiser for local charities.
Trevor MacAusland, of Skywire Software, came up with the idea for the event in spring 2003 but he was stuck on what to call it. At the Moncton Rotary Club luncheon yesterday, MacAusland told his audience all he could come up with was the long, rambling and incomplete, "New Brunswick Information Technology Annual . . . ."
"One of my co-workers, who's a smart Alec, said 'Bunch of geeks on ice.' I said, That's it! I'm going with that," MacAusland told the crowd.
Geeks on Ice has built itself into a 16-team tournament for men and women. This year it takes place at the Tim Hortons 4-Ice Centre from April 17-20. Teams can register up to March 15 at $800 per team and players who want to take part can register as a 'free agent' and be assigned to a team.
MacAusland spoke at the Delta Beauséjour yesterday, and mostly talked about the charitable side of the Geeks. He said the tournament has raised $15,000 to provide local non-profit organizations with computer equipment and technological upgrades.
"There's a gap between the digital haves and digital have-nots," he said. "It's the digital divide.
"Our mission is not to stop skating until we eliminate that digital divide."
The Geeks have already helped out several organizations. They've provided Support for Single Parents with refurbished laptop computers and the Tantramar Family Resource Centre received a digital camera to help document its work so it can apply for government grants.
Several other groups have received computer equipment, including fax machines, scanners and printers. MacAusland said they plan to branch out so local IT companies loan their network technicians to non-profit groups to help set up computer systems and ensure everything works properly.
This year the Geeks are focusing on the needs of Ability Transit, an organization that provides transportation to people with mobility problems due to a physical disability.
MacAusland said the Geeks are looking for more teams for this year's tournament, along with sponsors and volunteers.
Source: http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/news/article/229840
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson.
By Craig Babstock
Times & Transcript Staff
Published Tuesday March 4th, 2008
Appeared on page A8
Geeks on Ice almost had a far less catchy name.
The five-year-old Moncton hockey tournament is made up of teams from the information technology sector. They get together for a weekend tournament that's part networking opportunity and part fundraiser for local charities.
Trevor MacAusland, of Skywire Software, came up with the idea for the event in spring 2003 but he was stuck on what to call it. At the Moncton Rotary Club luncheon yesterday, MacAusland told his audience all he could come up with was the long, rambling and incomplete, "New Brunswick Information Technology Annual . . . ."
"One of my co-workers, who's a smart Alec, said 'Bunch of geeks on ice.' I said, That's it! I'm going with that," MacAusland told the crowd.
Geeks on Ice has built itself into a 16-team tournament for men and women. This year it takes place at the Tim Hortons 4-Ice Centre from April 17-20. Teams can register up to March 15 at $800 per team and players who want to take part can register as a 'free agent' and be assigned to a team.
MacAusland spoke at the Delta Beauséjour yesterday, and mostly talked about the charitable side of the Geeks. He said the tournament has raised $15,000 to provide local non-profit organizations with computer equipment and technological upgrades.
"There's a gap between the digital haves and digital have-nots," he said. "It's the digital divide.
"Our mission is not to stop skating until we eliminate that digital divide."
The Geeks have already helped out several organizations. They've provided Support for Single Parents with refurbished laptop computers and the Tantramar Family Resource Centre received a digital camera to help document its work so it can apply for government grants.
Several other groups have received computer equipment, including fax machines, scanners and printers. MacAusland said they plan to branch out so local IT companies loan their network technicians to non-profit groups to help set up computer systems and ensure everything works properly.
This year the Geeks are focusing on the needs of Ability Transit, an organization that provides transportation to people with mobility problems due to a physical disability.
MacAusland said the Geeks are looking for more teams for this year's tournament, along with sponsors and volunteers.
Source: http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/news/article/229840
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Media Alert: GOI Founder to Appear on Rogers Cable Tonight
Trevor MacAusland will be a guest on tonights episode of the Trevor Doyle Live show on Rogers Cable (Channel 10 in the Moncton area). Trevor will be representing the 21inc group.
More Info: http://www.rogerstelevision.com/option.asp?lid=12&rid=49&sid=2405
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson.
More Info: http://www.rogerstelevision.com/option.asp?lid=12&rid=49&sid=2405
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson.
Monday, February 18, 2008
2008 Tournament Update: T-Minus 60 Days
We are approximately 60 days from when the puck drops on the 5th annual Geeks on Ice hockey tournament. Lots of activity is happening at the committee level in preparation for another successful campaign and our team would like to share what we've been working on over the last couple of weeks.
Each year, the tournament committee survey's past participants to gauge your feedback on what we did good and not so good. One overwhelming topic last year was the increasing level of competitiveness amongst some teams. Players shared their concerns that we are phasing away from our roots of a "fun" atmosphere with a winner take all mentality. To address this concern, our Logistics Chair, Michael Nied, and Tournament Chair, Jason Clements, were tasked with find creative solutions to this growing problem. One of the solutions they proposed was to take a fresh look at the rules and regulations.
The recommendations that Michael and Jason proposed where unanimously accepted by the committee and would reinforce our "networking first, hockey second" family atmosphere. You can read the 2008 rules document by visiting the Penalty Box section at GeeksonIce.com or download the rules here.
Registration has gotten off to a shaky start! We have experienced some technical difficulties, however; the Logistics committee is back up and actively contacting those companies that have expressed interest. At last count, 23 teams have showed interest in playing with only 16 slots available.
If you have not inquired on your registration, please contact Michael Nied at geeksonice@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for more exciting news in the coming weeks!
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton and Enterprise Greater Moncton.
Each year, the tournament committee survey's past participants to gauge your feedback on what we did good and not so good. One overwhelming topic last year was the increasing level of competitiveness amongst some teams. Players shared their concerns that we are phasing away from our roots of a "fun" atmosphere with a winner take all mentality. To address this concern, our Logistics Chair, Michael Nied, and Tournament Chair, Jason Clements, were tasked with find creative solutions to this growing problem. One of the solutions they proposed was to take a fresh look at the rules and regulations.
The recommendations that Michael and Jason proposed where unanimously accepted by the committee and would reinforce our "networking first, hockey second" family atmosphere. You can read the 2008 rules document by visiting the Penalty Box section at GeeksonIce.com or download the rules here.
Registration has gotten off to a shaky start! We have experienced some technical difficulties, however; the Logistics committee is back up and actively contacting those companies that have expressed interest. At last count, 23 teams have showed interest in playing with only 16 slots available.
If you have not inquired on your registration, please contact Michael Nied at geeksonice@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for more exciting news in the coming weeks!
Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton and Enterprise Greater Moncton.
Friday, February 08, 2008
GEEKS LACE UP FOR THEIR COMMUNITY
February 8, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Moncton, NB – Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Geeks on Ice gentlemen’s hockey tournament co-sponsored by the City of Moncton and Enterprise Greater Moncton. Since 2003, individuals and organizations across Atlantic Canada that share a passion for information technology, their community and hockey have participated in this family oriented event. This tournament, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB, raises funds for IT investments for community non-profit agencies
“The City of Moncton is very proud to be a co-title sponsor for the 2008 Geeks On Ice Hockey Tournament. This event is another opportunity to showcase Moncton as a leader in information technology, a leader in community development, and a leader in hosting great events,” said Ben Champoux, Business Development Specialist with The City of Moncton. “We know the importance of strengthening the IT capacity of our community non-profit sector and we are proud to be partnering with Geeks On Ice and United Way to make the 5th Annual event an even greater success.”
“This event truly enhances the benefits of doing business in the Greater Moncton region by matching economic development and community involvement,” said John J. Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at Enterprise Greater Moncton. “It is another testament that Greater Moncton is working together and continuously finding new and unique ways to increase the economic prosperity of the region.”
To date Geeks On Ice has invested over $15,000 back into the community to help agencies better serve the youth and families of Southeastern New Brunswick. “Being a non-profit organization, it is very difficult to acquire and maintain reliable computer equipment capable of handling the operations of our Club,” explains Andrew LeBlanc, Program Coordinator for the Riverview Boys and Girls Club. “The equipment and technical support from Geeks On Ice has allowed us to better track programs and opportunities for the youth we serve. Our focus can remain on the youth and the Club instead of hours wasted trying to send an email, access a program or design a simple graphic. We also upgraded the computers in our drop-in centres’ Homework Computer room; connected to the internet, we are now able to give our kids supervised internet access.”
Geeks on Ice will run from April 17-20, 2008 at the Moncton 4 Ice Centre. “Last year we were very impressed with the families that came out to support the players! Many folks traveled from Saint John, PEI and elsewhere,” added Warren Frizzell, General Manager of the Tim Horton’s 4 Ice Centre. “This year we are really looking forward to supporting Geeks on Ice with their focus on family fun during the tournament.”
Deadline for registration is February 29, 2008 and the first 16 teams registered will play in the event, so register early! For more information on the tournament and the IT fundraiser, or to register go to http://www.geeksonice.com/ or email geeksonice@gmail.com.
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Media Contact:
Geeks on Ice: Trevor MacAusland 872-2348United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB:
Micha Fardy 858-8600
“The City of Moncton is very proud to be a co-title sponsor for the 2008 Geeks On Ice Hockey Tournament. This event is another opportunity to showcase Moncton as a leader in information technology, a leader in community development, and a leader in hosting great events,” said Ben Champoux, Business Development Specialist with The City of Moncton. “We know the importance of strengthening the IT capacity of our community non-profit sector and we are proud to be partnering with Geeks On Ice and United Way to make the 5th Annual event an even greater success.”
“This event truly enhances the benefits of doing business in the Greater Moncton region by matching economic development and community involvement,” said John J. Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at Enterprise Greater Moncton. “It is another testament that Greater Moncton is working together and continuously finding new and unique ways to increase the economic prosperity of the region.”
To date Geeks On Ice has invested over $15,000 back into the community to help agencies better serve the youth and families of Southeastern New Brunswick. “Being a non-profit organization, it is very difficult to acquire and maintain reliable computer equipment capable of handling the operations of our Club,” explains Andrew LeBlanc, Program Coordinator for the Riverview Boys and Girls Club. “The equipment and technical support from Geeks On Ice has allowed us to better track programs and opportunities for the youth we serve. Our focus can remain on the youth and the Club instead of hours wasted trying to send an email, access a program or design a simple graphic. We also upgraded the computers in our drop-in centres’ Homework Computer room; connected to the internet, we are now able to give our kids supervised internet access.”
Geeks on Ice will run from April 17-20, 2008 at the Moncton 4 Ice Centre. “Last year we were very impressed with the families that came out to support the players! Many folks traveled from Saint John, PEI and elsewhere,” added Warren Frizzell, General Manager of the Tim Horton’s 4 Ice Centre. “This year we are really looking forward to supporting Geeks on Ice with their focus on family fun during the tournament.”
Deadline for registration is February 29, 2008 and the first 16 teams registered will play in the event, so register early! For more information on the tournament and the IT fundraiser, or to register go to http://www.geeksonice.com/ or email geeksonice@gmail.com.
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Media Contact:
Geeks on Ice: Trevor MacAusland 872-2348United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB:
Micha Fardy 858-8600
LES GEEKS CHAUSSENT LEURS PATINS POUR LA COMMUNAUTÉ
Le 8 février 2008
POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE
Moncton (N.-B.) – Il est maintenant possible de s’inscrire au 5e tournoi annuel de hockey de Geeks on Ice, dont les co-commanditaires sont la Ville de Moncton et Entreprise Grand Moncton. Depuis 2003, les personnes et les entreprises du Canada atlantique qui ont une passion commune pour les technologies de l’information, leur communauté et le hockey, participent à cette activité à caractère familial. En partenariat avec Centraide de la région du Grand Moncton et du sud-est du Nouveau-
Brunswick, ce tournoi recueille des fonds qui sont investis dans les TI à l’usage des organismes à but non lucratif de la communauté.
« La Ville de Moncton est très fière d’être l’un des deux principaux commanditaires du tournoi de hockey Geeks On Ice de 2008. Cette activité constitue une autre occasion de faire valoir Moncton comme leader des technologies de l’information, du développement communautaire et de l’organisation d’excellents événements, affirme Ben Champoux, spécialiste de développement économique auprès de la Ville de Moncton. Nous savons l’importance de renforcer la capacité des TI du secteur d’organismes à but non lucratif de notre communauté et nous sommes fiers d’être associés avec Geeks On Ice et Centraide à faire de ce 5e tournoi annuel un succès encore plus retentissant. »
«Cette activité accentue vraiment les avantages de faire affaire dans la région du Grand Moncton en jumelant le développement économique à la participation communautaire, mentionne John J. Thompson, directeur général d’Entreprise Grand Moncton. Elle constitue un autre témoignage que le Grand Moncton travaille ensemble et qu’il est toujours à la recherche de façons nouvelles et uniques de favoriser la prospérité économique de la région. »
Jusqu’à maintenant, Geeks On Ice a réinvesti 15 000 $ dans la communauté pour aider les organismes à mieux servir la jeunesse et les familles du Sud-Est du Nouveau Brunswick. « À titre d’organisation à but non lucratif, il est très difficile de se procurer et de conserver de l’équipement informatique fiable qui peut traiter des activités de notre club, explique Andrew LeBlanc, coordonnateur de programmes du Riverview Boys and Girls Club. L’équipement et le soutien technique de Geeks On Ice nous ont permis de faire un meilleur suivi des programmes et des possibilités que nous offrons aux jeunes. Nous pouvons ainsi continuer à concentrer nos efforts sur les jeunes et le club, plutôt que de gaspiller des heures à envoyer un courriel, à manipuler un programme ou à concevoir un simple graphique. Nous avons également modernisé nos ordinateurs dans la salle informatique pour devoirs de nos centres d’accueil et établi la connexion à Internet, ce qui nous permet d’offrir à nos jeunes un accès supervisé au Web. »
L’activité de Geeks on Ice se déroulera du 17 au 20 avril 2008, au Centre 4-glaces de Moncton. « L’année dernière, nous avons été très impressionnés par les familles qui sont venues appuyer les joueurs! De nombreuses personnes se sont déplacées de Saint John, de l’Île du Prince Édouard et d’ailleurs, raconte Warren Frizzell, directeur général du Centre 4-glaces Tim Horton. C’est avec plaisir cette année que nous appuierons Geeks on Ice, un tournoi qui insiste sur le plaisir familial, du début à la fin. »
La date limite d’inscription a été fixée au 29 février 2008. Les 16 premières équipes inscrites participeront à l’activité… ne tardez pas à vous inscrire! Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur le tournoi et la collecte de fonds pour les TI, ou pour vous inscrire, consultez www.GeeksonIce.com ou envoyez un courriel à geeksonice@gmail.com.
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Personne-ressource :
Geeks on Ice : Trevor MacAusland, 872-2348
Centraide de la région du Grand Moncton et du sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick :
Micha Fardy, 858-8600
POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE
Moncton (N.-B.) – Il est maintenant possible de s’inscrire au 5e tournoi annuel de hockey de Geeks on Ice, dont les co-commanditaires sont la Ville de Moncton et Entreprise Grand Moncton. Depuis 2003, les personnes et les entreprises du Canada atlantique qui ont une passion commune pour les technologies de l’information, leur communauté et le hockey, participent à cette activité à caractère familial. En partenariat avec Centraide de la région du Grand Moncton et du sud-est du Nouveau-
Brunswick, ce tournoi recueille des fonds qui sont investis dans les TI à l’usage des organismes à but non lucratif de la communauté.« La Ville de Moncton est très fière d’être l’un des deux principaux commanditaires du tournoi de hockey Geeks On Ice de 2008. Cette activité constitue une autre occasion de faire valoir Moncton comme leader des technologies de l’information, du développement communautaire et de l’organisation d’excellents événements, affirme Ben Champoux, spécialiste de développement économique auprès de la Ville de Moncton. Nous savons l’importance de renforcer la capacité des TI du secteur d’organismes à but non lucratif de notre communauté et nous sommes fiers d’être associés avec Geeks On Ice et Centraide à faire de ce 5e tournoi annuel un succès encore plus retentissant. »
«Cette activité accentue vraiment les avantages de faire affaire dans la région du Grand Moncton en jumelant le développement économique à la participation communautaire, mentionne John J. Thompson, directeur général d’Entreprise Grand Moncton. Elle constitue un autre témoignage que le Grand Moncton travaille ensemble et qu’il est toujours à la recherche de façons nouvelles et uniques de favoriser la prospérité économique de la région. »
Jusqu’à maintenant, Geeks On Ice a réinvesti 15 000 $ dans la communauté pour aider les organismes à mieux servir la jeunesse et les familles du Sud-Est du Nouveau Brunswick. « À titre d’organisation à but non lucratif, il est très difficile de se procurer et de conserver de l’équipement informatique fiable qui peut traiter des activités de notre club, explique Andrew LeBlanc, coordonnateur de programmes du Riverview Boys and Girls Club. L’équipement et le soutien technique de Geeks On Ice nous ont permis de faire un meilleur suivi des programmes et des possibilités que nous offrons aux jeunes. Nous pouvons ainsi continuer à concentrer nos efforts sur les jeunes et le club, plutôt que de gaspiller des heures à envoyer un courriel, à manipuler un programme ou à concevoir un simple graphique. Nous avons également modernisé nos ordinateurs dans la salle informatique pour devoirs de nos centres d’accueil et établi la connexion à Internet, ce qui nous permet d’offrir à nos jeunes un accès supervisé au Web. »
L’activité de Geeks on Ice se déroulera du 17 au 20 avril 2008, au Centre 4-glaces de Moncton. « L’année dernière, nous avons été très impressionnés par les familles qui sont venues appuyer les joueurs! De nombreuses personnes se sont déplacées de Saint John, de l’Île du Prince Édouard et d’ailleurs, raconte Warren Frizzell, directeur général du Centre 4-glaces Tim Horton. C’est avec plaisir cette année que nous appuierons Geeks on Ice, un tournoi qui insiste sur le plaisir familial, du début à la fin. »
La date limite d’inscription a été fixée au 29 février 2008. Les 16 premières équipes inscrites participeront à l’activité… ne tardez pas à vous inscrire! Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur le tournoi et la collecte de fonds pour les TI, ou pour vous inscrire, consultez www.GeeksonIce.com ou envoyez un courriel à geeksonice@gmail.com.
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Personne-ressource :
Geeks on Ice : Trevor MacAusland, 872-2348
Centraide de la région du Grand Moncton et du sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick :
Micha Fardy, 858-8600
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