Here is a message from fellow alum Andre Mazerolle:
On Sunday, May 3rd I will be joining over 400 other enthusiasts to participate in the ultimate urban environment tradition: a paddle down the Don River. The 16th Annual Paddle the Don event brings together conservationists, business people and recreationalists to traverse one of Toronto’s most important watersheds, the Don River. All donations received will be put toward regeneration projects in the Don watershed. I am inviting you to show your support of regeneration efforts on this urban river by sponsoring me as I paddle its lower reaches to Lake Ontario.
Secure online donations can be made with your credit card by clicking on the link below:
https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=PADD31E&OID=130
You’ll need the following information to make your pledge:
Paddlers Name: Andre Mazerolle
Paddlers Email Address: andre_mazerolle at yahoo dot com
For more information about Paddle the Don, or to join us on May 3rd, please visit http://www.paddlethedon.ca
Thank you for your generous support.
Anyone interested in joining via kayak or canoe is also welcome to connect with Andre.
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
East Coast Connected and the East Coast Charity Ball committee partner to bring you the 6th Annual East Coast Charity Ball!
Here is the announcement regarding the upcoming 6th annual East Coast Charity Ball ...
Please join us at The Berkeley Church, 315 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, March 28th at 9:00pm!
Tickets are only $40 and they will be sold out! Please click on the following link to purchase your ticket to this annual event that can't be missed! Ticket price includes your admission to the event. All proceeds go to Daytrippers Children's Charity.
To purchase tickets:
http://eastcoastcharityball.eventbrite.com
The mission of the ECCB is to raise money for Daytrippers Children's Charity and to provide a venue for Atlantic Canadians and their friends to get together for a night of fun - "East Coast Style". During the evening, old friends reunite and new friendships begin.
In the first five years, the East Coast Charity Ball has raised over $60,000 for DayTrippers Children's Charity and with your help, we will continue to build on that number this year!
Please come out and join us for an evening of fun, help raise money for a great charity, have an opportunity to meet new friends and get re-acquainted with old ones. For more information on the East Coast Charity Ball or Daytrippers, please click on the following links.
www.eastcoastcharityball.com
www.daytrippers.ca
If you are planning to go, please leave a comment on this blog so that other MSVU alum can connect with you.
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Please join us at The Berkeley Church, 315 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, March 28th at 9:00pm!
Tickets are only $40 and they will be sold out! Please click on the following link to purchase your ticket to this annual event that can't be missed! Ticket price includes your admission to the event. All proceeds go to Daytrippers Children's Charity.
To purchase tickets:
http://eastcoastcharityball.eventbrite.com
The mission of the ECCB is to raise money for Daytrippers Children's Charity and to provide a venue for Atlantic Canadians and their friends to get together for a night of fun - "East Coast Style". During the evening, old friends reunite and new friendships begin.
In the first five years, the East Coast Charity Ball has raised over $60,000 for DayTrippers Children's Charity and with your help, we will continue to build on that number this year!
Please come out and join us for an evening of fun, help raise money for a great charity, have an opportunity to meet new friends and get re-acquainted with old ones. For more information on the East Coast Charity Ball or Daytrippers, please click on the following links.
www.eastcoastcharityball.com
www.daytrippers.ca
If you are planning to go, please leave a comment on this blog so that other MSVU alum can connect with you.
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Dalhousie Honours the Link with Recent Graduates
Congratulations go out to both our friend Chris Crowell, the Founder of East Coast Connected and Dalhousie University. First to Chris for establishing East Coast Connected. We hope to collaborate with them in 2009!
Next to Dal for this award aimed at honouring their connection to their most recent graduates.
http://www.eastcoastconnected.ca/news/ecc-president-receives-dalhousie-university-young-alumni-year-award
If you are aware of a similar award at the Mount then will you please post about here or leave comments below or share some weblinks so that we can report on it.
Also, I wonder ... how can we do a much better job of connecting with recent graduates who are coming to Toronto? Is there a way that the Mount Alumnae Office can help us connect with these folks?
Can we as a local association do more to bring value to incoming alum who get in touch?
Maybe someone can find sponsors willing to donate "Welcome Packages" or if you are going to a business networking event, you could offer to take an incoming grad along with you?
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Next to Dal for this award aimed at honouring their connection to their most recent graduates.
http://www.eastcoastconnected.ca/news/ecc-president-receives-dalhousie-university-young-alumni-year-award
If you are aware of a similar award at the Mount then will you please post about here or leave comments below or share some weblinks so that we can report on it.
Also, I wonder ... how can we do a much better job of connecting with recent graduates who are coming to Toronto? Is there a way that the Mount Alumnae Office can help us connect with these folks?
Can we as a local association do more to bring value to incoming alum who get in touch?
Maybe someone can find sponsors willing to donate "Welcome Packages" or if you are going to a business networking event, you could offer to take an incoming grad along with you?
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Ideas Need People to Spread
Hey, Happy New Year! All the best for 2009.
MSVU alum have been a great source of support as I have tried to bring attention & resources to Social Capital Value Add over the past seven months. THANK YOU!
I have submitted Social Capital Value Add to Ashoka’s ChangeMakers.net competition The Power of Us: Re-Imagine Media. You can comment and rate the submission now and vote for it after January 21st.
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
MSVU alum have been a great source of support as I have tried to bring attention & resources to Social Capital Value Add over the past seven months. THANK YOU!
I have submitted Social Capital Value Add to Ashoka’s ChangeMakers.net competition The Power of Us: Re-Imagine Media. You can comment and rate the submission now and vote for it after January 21st.
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year ... Shift Happens
Happy New Year everyone!
Take five minutes and click through to watch this video highlighting the "exponential times" we live in ...
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Take five minutes and click through to watch this video highlighting the "exponential times" we live in ...
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Merry Christmas Baby
The Boss says its time for some Christmas cheer. C'mon click through and take 5 minutes out to enjoy some Springsteen.
Best of the season to y'all ...
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Best of the season to y'all ...
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Great Job, Deadline Today - December 4
Sorry! I just noticed this today ...
ECC Program Manager
November 15, 2008 - 8:24pm - Gregory Lam
Location:
Toronto, Ontario
Application Deadline:
Dec 4 2008
Posted On:
November 15 2008
ABOUT EAST COAST CONNECTED
Founded in 2007, East Coast Connected (ECC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a community hub for Atlantic Canadians currently living in the Greater Toronto Area. ECC operates a series of programs and events, including the Atlantic Business Summit, Coast & Cocktails and the East Coast Army.
ECC advocates the idea of brain circulation as opposed to the traditional concept of brain drain. The circulation concept recognizes that Atlantic Canadians everywhere possess tremendous goodwill towards their home which is an asset that can benefit the region when people are engaged.
ECC continues to forge strong relationships within the business community, public sector and academic leaders. In 2009, ECC plans to lead the formation of a second chapter in the Ottawa area.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The PROGRAM MANAGER will work closely with and report to the ECC President for the coordination and delivery of a wide range of functions in support of the development and operation of East Coast Connected. The incumbent will be expected to learn and participate in the many aspects of the organization.
NATURE AND SCOPE
This role blends promotional and administrative responsibilities and is expected to be central to the continued success and growth of ECC. The PROGRAM MANAGER will execute management initiatives, provide our members and stakeholders with a consistent flow of useful information about our services and initiatives, and provide management with concise business and market reports that will facilitate decision-making and growth.
The PROGRAM MANAGER will interface with the President, the Board of Directors if required, and various committees within ECC. The incumbent will also deal with members, volunteers, suppliers, sponsors, and various other organizations with connections to ECC.
Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Some travel may be required.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. In coordination with ECC executives and committee leaders, manage literature, website content, social media and promotional initiatives.
2. Play a key role in event co-ordination.
3. Research and compile databases of potential ECC sponsors, partners, etc.
4. Actively participate in identifying market segments, trends and marketing or partnering opportunities.
5. Participate in the production of newsletters, including editorial and writing duties.
6. Coordinate and manage administrative duties in preparation of ECC Board meetings and Advisory Panel meetings, as required. May be asked to attend certain ECC Board meetings and functions.
7. Administration of eastcoastconnected.ca including email blasts/newsletters, user management, posting / sourcing content (stories, events, careers) and moderating comments/events/careers for spam or inappropriate content.
8. Develop and report objective feedback from ECC members and stakeholders.
9. Compile and prepare summary sales, website statistics, membership poll information and business reports as required periodically by management.
10. Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Familiarity with issues and opportunities pertinent to Atlantic Canada. Connections within the region’s business, public sector, cultural and academic communities a plus.
2. Good business savvy and an ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability in a business development / marketing role an asset.
3. A self-starter with the ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
4. Strong and versatile writing skills. Advanced ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
5. A demonstrated commitment to the community.
6. Ability to communicate effectively verbally in English required, and French an asset.
7. Previous experience administering a website, including familiarity with CMS fundamentals, FTP and HTML 4.01 markup, social media, the ability to contribute to the overall development of the site and to source content would be an asset.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@eastcoastconnected.ca. Submission deadline is December 4, 2008. East Coast Connected thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
ECC Program Manager
November 15, 2008 - 8:24pm - Gregory Lam
Location:
Toronto, Ontario
Application Deadline:
Dec 4 2008
Posted On:
November 15 2008
ABOUT EAST COAST CONNECTED
Founded in 2007, East Coast Connected (ECC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a community hub for Atlantic Canadians currently living in the Greater Toronto Area. ECC operates a series of programs and events, including the Atlantic Business Summit, Coast & Cocktails and the East Coast Army.
ECC advocates the idea of brain circulation as opposed to the traditional concept of brain drain. The circulation concept recognizes that Atlantic Canadians everywhere possess tremendous goodwill towards their home which is an asset that can benefit the region when people are engaged.
ECC continues to forge strong relationships within the business community, public sector and academic leaders. In 2009, ECC plans to lead the formation of a second chapter in the Ottawa area.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The PROGRAM MANAGER will work closely with and report to the ECC President for the coordination and delivery of a wide range of functions in support of the development and operation of East Coast Connected. The incumbent will be expected to learn and participate in the many aspects of the organization.
NATURE AND SCOPE
This role blends promotional and administrative responsibilities and is expected to be central to the continued success and growth of ECC. The PROGRAM MANAGER will execute management initiatives, provide our members and stakeholders with a consistent flow of useful information about our services and initiatives, and provide management with concise business and market reports that will facilitate decision-making and growth.
The PROGRAM MANAGER will interface with the President, the Board of Directors if required, and various committees within ECC. The incumbent will also deal with members, volunteers, suppliers, sponsors, and various other organizations with connections to ECC.
Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Some travel may be required.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. In coordination with ECC executives and committee leaders, manage literature, website content, social media and promotional initiatives.
2. Play a key role in event co-ordination.
3. Research and compile databases of potential ECC sponsors, partners, etc.
4. Actively participate in identifying market segments, trends and marketing or partnering opportunities.
5. Participate in the production of newsletters, including editorial and writing duties.
6. Coordinate and manage administrative duties in preparation of ECC Board meetings and Advisory Panel meetings, as required. May be asked to attend certain ECC Board meetings and functions.
7. Administration of eastcoastconnected.ca including email blasts/newsletters, user management, posting / sourcing content (stories, events, careers) and moderating comments/events/careers for spam or inappropriate content.
8. Develop and report objective feedback from ECC members and stakeholders.
9. Compile and prepare summary sales, website statistics, membership poll information and business reports as required periodically by management.
10. Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Familiarity with issues and opportunities pertinent to Atlantic Canada. Connections within the region’s business, public sector, cultural and academic communities a plus.
2. Good business savvy and an ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability in a business development / marketing role an asset.
3. A self-starter with the ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
4. Strong and versatile writing skills. Advanced ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
5. A demonstrated commitment to the community.
6. Ability to communicate effectively verbally in English required, and French an asset.
7. Previous experience administering a website, including familiarity with CMS fundamentals, FTP and HTML 4.01 markup, social media, the ability to contribute to the overall development of the site and to source content would be an asset.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@eastcoastconnected.ca. Submission deadline is December 4, 2008. East Coast Connected thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in being a contributing author to this blog, please leave a comment and we will be in touch!
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