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Albertan receives Hall of Fame Award from
Meeting & Event Planning Industry

Jean Silzer, Alberta’s first Certified Meeting
Planner (CMP), receives Industry Builder Award

                             

                                                     
 
Jean Silzer, President of Details Convention &

Event Management Inc. will be inducted into the
Meeting & Incentive Travel Hall of Fame at a

ceremony in Toronto later this year.

 

Calgary, Alberta  – It’s been 22 years since Jean Silzer left her teaching career to create

her own company (Details Convention & Event Management Inc.) and pursue her passion for meeting

and event planning.  Now, she is being honoured by her peers and inducted into the Meeting & Incentive

Travel Hall of Fame with an Industry Builder Award.  The award recognizes an individual planner or

supplier who has developed best practices, created professional guidelines, and/or who has built a product

or service that has improved the way the industry does business.

 

It’s flattering to be recognized by my peers for my contribution to the professionalism and growth of

the event management industry in Canada,” says Jean Silzer, President, Details Convention & Event

Management. “I am especially proud that through our collective efforts, the industry has been able to

move from being thought of as ‘party planners’ to being recognized as strategic planners who are able

to create genuine, bottom-line results for organizations through well orchestrated events and conferences.”

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           Please welcome TMAC Alberta Chapter's

           newest industry member Maude Laliberté

 
                                ALBERTA CHAPTER

                                     
  
 

A summer job at a Visitor Information Centre in Québec ignited
Maude Laliberté's passion for tourism.  After spending that summer
helping people make the most of their holiday experience, Maude
enrolled in an extensive two-year tourism program.

 

After earning her diploma from Collège Mérici (Quebec City),
Maude worked in Germany as an ambassador in the Canadian
Pavilion during Expo 2000.  Upon returning to Canada, she was
hired by the Canadian Tourism Commission in a variety of roles
within the Europe/Latin American, E-marketing and Meetings & 
Conventions and Incentive Travel Teams.

 

In the fall of 2004, Maude accepted a position with Travel Alberta
International as a Travel Media Relations Specialist.  Fluent in both
French and German, Maude focussed on the European and Quebec
markets for Travel Alberta.

 

In the summer of 2009, Maude joined Tourism Calgary as Travel
Media Relations Coordinator.  In her new role, Maude facilitates
travel media requests from international and domestic markets with
a specific focus on regional markets.

 

Maude looks forward to her involvement with TMAC, Alberta Chapter 
and developing long and valuable relationships with its members. 
Maude can be reached at maudel@tourismcalgary.com.






The Tooth Fairy Lands in Calgary
with 20,096 children’s toothbrushes

Wish comes true with magical donation from Procter & Gamble (Germany)

 



CoraMarie Clark, founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation stands in front of the 20,096 toothbrushes
donated by Proctor & Gamble (Germany).  The toothbrushes will be given to needy children worldwide.

Calgary, Alberta – Sometimes when you wish for something good to happen – it does.

 

A chance meeting between CoraMarie Clark (founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation) and an

international representative of Procter and Gamble has led to a donation of 20,096 children’s toothbrushes.

 

“Since launching The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation, I’ve wanted to form an alliance with a

manufacturer that would donate toothbrushes,” says Clark. “This donation happened rather magically and

I am so grateful to Procter and Gamble for this amazing contribution to help international children in need.”

 

“Last week, 300 boxes of Oral-B toothbrushes arrived in Calgary from Germany in a huge cargo container.

It took my breath away to see all those boxes of toothbrushes. I am so grateful!”


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Dr. Mark Moyad, (University of Michigan Medical Centre),
an expert on health related issues such as diets and
vitamins is giving an engaging free public presentation
in Calgary, Tuesday March 2, 2010 at
Beth Tzedec Synagogue
.

 



To see Dr. Moyad in action please click on the
MyFoxCHicago.com
morning show picture below




http://www.myfoxchicago.com:80/dpp/good_day/dr-mark-moyad-visits-the-studio

 

If you wish to interview Dr. Moyad and/or attend our free public presentation,

please contact Neil Bousquet directly. (403) 256-8834 prwizard@prwizard.ca

 

“Fad diets and dietary supplements
What Works and What’s Worthless?”

PCCN Calgary sponsors free public presentation from
Dr. Mark Moyad
Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:30PM at
Beth Tzedec Synagogue

 

Calgary, Alberta  -- Daily, we are bombarded by the latest news on a
vitamin supplement or diet
that will dramatically improve our health.
How does one separate fact from fad?

 

"Taking a common sense and often light-hearted approach to the research
and myriad of health information today,
Dr. Mark Moyad exposes the many
half-truths and misinformation and helps to develop a plan to improve personal

immune health and wellness," says Bob Shiell President PCCN
Calgary (formerly Prostaid Calgary)

 

Dr. Moyad, is the Phil F. Jenkins Director of Preventive & Alternative Medicine
at the University of Michigan
Medical Center, and a practicing physician.
Dr. Moyad is known for his no holds barred presentation style that is

both educational and humorous.

 

PCCN Calgary is pleased to offer this free presentation to healthcare support
groups and the general public.

 

There is also free display space available for healthcare support groups.
Please contact Karen Whiteman, Executive
Director of PCCN Calgary
to register.  
karen.whiteman@pccncalgary.org  or (403) 455-1916.

 

While admission to this event is free, PCCN Calgary is urging all participants
to make a cash and/or food donation
to the Calgary Food Bank. Attendees
are encouraged to arrive early (doors open at 6:30 PM). Seating is limited to

the first 1,400 people. First come, first seated, no reservations, no pre-registration.
Limited free parking.  

 

What: Dr. Mark Moyad (University of Michigan Medical Centre)

“Fad diets and dietary supplements 
What Works and What’s Worthless?

When: 7:30 PM, Tuesday, March 2 2010
(Doors open @ 6:30 PM)

Where: Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Trail SW
www.bethtzedec.ca

Who/Why: Healthcare support groups and general public

Admission: Free on first come basis. 1400 seats


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                                                                                                      Alberta Chapter

                                                                         
                       TMAC Alberta Chapter's
                       newest industry member           
                                Lara Hurrell
 
                       
 

Lara Hurrell is a Travel Media Relations Specialist for The Americas 
at Travel Alberta. This new position is a change in direction for Lara
who made the switch after spending fifteen years as a  broadcaster
in Western Canada.

Lara is a familiar face in Calgary after spending ten years at Shaw TV 
as its news anchor as well as senior reporter. Prior to working at Shaw,
Lara was a reporter with CBC Radio. She also worked for Baton/CTV in 
Saskatchewan as the province's first female videographer.

Originally from Vancouver, Lara has made Calgary her home for eleven 
years. She has a passion for travel and is enjoying combining her love 
of travel and media expertise with her new role at Travel Alberta.






                                                                                                                            Alberta Chapter

 
TMAC Alberta Chapter's hard working Board of Directors took time out for a group photo at the February Mix 'n Mingle at
Calgary's IL Sogo restaurant. (L to r) Andrew Hempstead, (Summerthought Publishing); Kristin Link (Stoney Nakoda Resort
and Casino); Jennifer Santos, (Canadian Rockey Mountain Resorts); Susan Mate, (Travel Writer);  Jessica Harcombe Fleming,
(Bellstar Hotels & Resorts); and Debra Cummings, (Travel Writer).  Missing is Anastasia Martin-Stilwell (Travel Alberta).




                                                                                                       

 

 

LUX Restaurant Group adds Chiasso Coffee Cafés to mix

Third wave coffee company delivers complete coffee experience
with launch of two downtown Calgary cafés

 

Calgary, Alberta  The LUX Restaurant Group, (that includes Flatiron
Restaurant & Bar and Kayne’s Restaurants), is pleased to announce that it is
adding the
Chiasso Coffee Company cafés to its fast growing roster of restaurant
properties. Chiasso,
a chain of third wave coffee cafés, will also serve fresh
baked breads and pastries as well as
homemade soups, sandwiches, and
other hot food.  LUX will open two Chiasso cafés in Calgary
before the end
of summer.

 

“We believe coffee connects people,” says Adam Drybrough, a partner at
LUX Restaurant Group.
“Chiasso is an ideal addition to our existing
restaurant family.  We will open two Calgary cafés.
One will be located
at Jamieson Place,
302 - 4th Ave. SW (between the Westin and
International Hotels).
The second Chiasso Coffee café will be on the
ground floor of Centennial Place 520- 3rd Ave. SW,
(Eau Claire district).



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Hockey Dad off to Olympics






                                                
                                      
                   

                                          
ROSEBUD ALBERTA CELEBRATES ITS THEATRE
by Megan Kopp, Travel Writer

After becoming a near-ghost town in the early 1970s, the tiny Canadian prairie
village of Rosebud discovered theatre as a stepping stone out of the past by
creating a globally-recognized theatre training school and professional theatre
that attracts 40,000 visitors annually to its dramas and musicals 10 months
of the year. 

  
 Megan Kopp
tells this inspiring story.

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Twist Marketing creates
“Guaranteed Rugged
brand for
Lillooet, BC
Community branding specialists tap
District of Lillooet’s (pronounced lil-oo-wet)
authentic mountain experiences to develop
truly rugged brand strategy




Calgary
, Alberta 
– “We have created a brand strategy for the
District of Lillooet that stands out from the clutter,” says
Catherine
Proulx, Managing Director of Twist Marketing
. “
The new
‘Guaranteed Rugged’ theme captures Lillooet’s authentic mountain
lifestyle and the untamed experiences to be found in the
surrounding wilderness.”

 



Proulx and her community branding team developed the new Lillooet
brand after visiting the community, talking with its residents and
leaders, and analyzing the mountain experiences
offered by nearby communities such as Whistler. 

               
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Twist Marketing creates new logo &
branding for Town of Cochrane

Mosaic horse and cowboy become town’s visual identity
 



Calgary
, Alberta
 -- The Town of Cochrane has unveiled its new mosaic horse
logo and arketing strategy, created by Twist Marketing. The new strategy aimed
at target marketing Cochrane to new residents, businesses and visitors includes
a mosaic horse and cowboy as the Town’s new visual identity. The new look will
be used by the Town’s Communications, Economic Development and Human
Resources Divisions to position Cochrane as the place to be for future economic
growth and development.

“The Cochrane brand is built from considerable public consultation in key
processes like the Cochrane Sustainability Plan, and focuses on addressing
population pressures by seeking activity that builds a better, not just bigger
community,” explains Catherine Proulx, Managing Director, Twist Marketing. 
“The visual identity, brand strategy, and marketing direction honour Cochrane’s

heritage while recognizing contemporary challenges and opportunities.”

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Calgary Sun ENT December 13, 2009


 

PCCN-Calgary (formerly Prostaid Calgary) turns 15 in 2010  
From a start-up support group for Calgary men in 1995, Prostaid Calgary has
evolved into a leading Canadian men’s health organization that provides the
latest online educational resources for all aspects of prostate cancer

                      
Read full story

               Photo courtesy of Susan Mate              

PR Wizard gives back to the local communities in which it
operates by supporting community-based organizations like
Wood's Homes
.



                                                                                                       Alberta Chapter
 
Please welcome TMAC Alberta Chapter's
newest media member Debbie Olsen
                             
                
 

Debbie Olsen is a Lacombe, Alberta-based freelance writer who has been writing
professionally for a little more than ten years.
 
She writes regular travel columns for the Red Deer Advocate and the Calgary Herald
and has written freelance articles on travel, food, health, science, and agriculture for
newspapers and magazines in both Canada and the United States. She has also
contributed to six Fodor’s guidebooks on Canada and the Canadian Rockies.  
 
Debbie has a diverse background that enriches her life and her writing. She has a
BSc. in medical laboratory science and works part time in a microbiology research lab.
She is also the mom of four energetic kids and is a real foodie who loves trying out
new recipes and restaurants.
 
Debbie  hopes to meet new friends through TMAC and gain more writing opportunities, 
industry and media contacts and professional development opportunities.
 
Please join us in welcoming Debbie Olsen to our growing Alberta membership
as a media member!
 
 
You can reach Debbie at the following co-ordinates: 

                                           





 

 

 
       

Calgary native Cari Russell plays multiple roles as a 
State Trooper, Police Sergeant, Undertaker and Old Man
in Rosebud production of We Won't Pay, We Won't Pay!


Cari Russell is a 2007 graduate of the Rosebud School of the Art's Acting
Programme.  Since graduating she has primarily worked for Trickster
Theatre,
a Calgary-based physical theatre company for children.  This past
summer Cari was in Fort MacLeod at the Empress Theatre, as a summer
resident artist performing, teaching,
and as a tour guide for the beautiful
98-year-old historical building.  Past theatre credits for Rosebud Theatre
include:The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, St.Nick's Magical Mystical
Mystery Tour,
Trying, Rosebud on the Air.

 



click below for
Brett Bousquet - hitting video January 2010 

  

Brett Bousquet is thriving
in Senior year at Pacific University
both on and off the field.


       

Bousquet is ready for his senior year on the diamond and
in the classroom at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
 
Following
graduation with an Exercise Science degree, Bousquet,
an academic scholar, plans to enter grad school for Physical Therapy.
   

A versatile infielder/outfielder, Bousquet plays SS, 2nd, 3rd and OF.

Photos courtesy of Jim Rowland












Photos courtesy of Jim Rowland



 COMING SOON              

             

    

  
                                                                                                         Alberta Chapter

                           

      

TMAC Alberta Chapter's
newest industry member
Gail Quinn - Barbados Tourism
                          
 

Gail Quinn has been in the Travel Business since 1979. She has held a variety

of positions ranging from sales and management to marketing, promotions and training. 

She grew up on prairies with dreams of seeing the world and experiencing

its many great adventures. So far, Gail has travelled to six of its seven continents.

 

Gail began working with the Barbados Tourism Authority in November, 2008

and describes her Marketing Representative position as her perfect job. 

Barbados is a special destination with its fabulous beaches, natural beauty, opportunity

for adventure and its kind and vibrant people," explains Quinn.

 

Gail looks forward to her involvement with TMAC, (Alberta Chapter) and 

to meeting all of its members.  

 

                                                                                                                    

 

Merchant Banker, Meridian Canada
strengthens Vancouver office

Local businessman with international expertise
named as Managing Director

 

Afshin Ardalan, Managing Director, Meridian Canada Vancouver

 

Vancouver, BC & Calgary, AB (February 12, 2010) -- Meridian Canada today
announced that
Mr. Afshin Ardalan has been named Managing Director of the
Vancouver and lower mainland
Meridian office.  His primary responsibility
will be business development and client relationship
management.

 

“We have operated a Meridian corporate finance office in Vancouver for the
past fours years,”
comments Keith Turner, President and CEO. “Today, we are
excited to partner with Afshin to
strengthen and lead this new Branch
Office that will focus on new client development throughout
the lower mainland. 
In Afshin we are very fortunate to attract a seasoned international business

executive who has practical, hands-on experience as a small business owner.”

 

The Meridian Vancouver office will focus its marketing and customer service
efforts on companies
in the $5 million to $250 million revenue range.

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Merchant Banker, Meridian Canada opens
Edmonton office to service Northern Alberta
Local businessman and Chartered Accountant
E. Henry Boychuk named Managing Owner

 

E. Henry Boychuk, CA, Managing Owner, Meridian Edmonton

 

Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta --  Meridian Canada, a Western Canadian merchant

banking firm today announced the opening of its first independently owned office
serving Edmonton and
Northern Alberta. E. Henry Boychuk, a local businessman
and Chartered Accountant will oversee all
aspects of the Edmonton office as
Managing Owner.

 

“This is a major step forward for Meridian’s aggressive expansion plans in
North America,” says
Keith Turner, Meridian’s President and CEO. “We are thrilled
to have attracted such a consummate
business professional and entrepreneur. 
Henry’s experience and credibility in the Edmonton business
community will be
significant assets as we market our broad-based services and access to capital to

entrepreneurial companies.”


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Lucid opens 3rd Flatiron Restaurant at Chinook Centre

Two-storey, 9500 sq. ft. restaurant with indoor/outdoor dining patio will create 200 jobs.

 

Calgary, Alberta – Following on the heels of the Lucid Group’s announcement

to introduce its premium-casual concept restaurant to Calgary’s trendy downtown Eau Claire

district (Centennial Place), the company is making another bold move. In December 2010, it will

open its third Flatiron Restaurant & Bar at the high profile and centrally located Chinook Centre.

 


“This is another important step in growing our Flatiron brand in western Canada,” says Adam Drybrough,

a partner with Lucid.  “Chinook Centre is an important location for us.  This Flatiron restaurant located

on two floors on the northeast corner of the mall fronting directly onto Macleod Trail will become our

flagship location. High traffic, high visibility and customer access from both the street and mall levels
make it a desirable location for showcasing our premium casual restaurant concept.”   

     

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Canadians 
                     Playing
                    Baseball 
                   
click here
       



Coming to Vancouver's
Pacific Theatre Feb 17-27 
                      


 

                           www.burntthicket.com

 

burnt thicket theatre Presents Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Period
A Truly Canadian Comedy Playing at Pacific Theatre February 17-27

 

Watch a few scenes from Hockey Dad on YouTube.

www.burntthicket.com/hockey-dad-trailer.html

                

Details:
  Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Periods by James Popoff and Stephen Waldschmidt

When:    February 17-27, puck drops at 7:30 PM,  www.yoursource.org 

Where:   Pacific Theatre,  1440 W 12th Ave, www.pacifictheatre.org

Tickets: $15 at www.yoursource.org

 

Presented by More Than Gold CaPa and burnt thicket Theatre www.burntthicket.com

 

Ticket price includes music performance before the one-act play by various artists,
including Moon, Greg Sczebel and Anna Vandas.

 

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Babe Ruth Calgary hires technical director
By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald
Miki Kawahara, 27, brings a wealth of baseball experience to his new job as Babe Ruth Calgary
 technical director. "My focus here is on development,'' said Kawahara, who was raised in Red
 Deer and played minor ball there. ''Obviously, a really high focus on the development of our
athletes, but also the development of coaches.''  
Photograph by: Christina Ryan, Calgary Herald

Although only 27 years old, Miki Kawahara has a long history of both playing and coaching baseball.

The new technical director for Babe Ruth Calgary has been tasked to oversee the development of
 the league - the first time it has hired a person specifically for this position.

And Kawahara brings a wealth of experience gained on the diamonds of Alberta, British Columbia
and even  Australia to his new role.

“My role here is development,” said Kawahara, who grew up in Red Deer and played his minor
baseball there. “Obviously a really high focus on the development of our athletes but also the
development of coaches, trying to make sure that what our coaches do throughout the association
is a bit more consistent. What our players are learning from each coach is a bit consistent. And
also just the development of programs. So taking our travel team program, making some adjustments
there, changing that, trying to develop it a little bit better.”

Kawahara graduated with his degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia.
While in college he was an academic All-Canadian playing for the Douglas College Royals and
the UBC Thunderbirds as an outfielder.

After finishing his playing career, he remained in British Columbia until 2007. During that time
he helped coach the Coquitlam Red Legs to back-to-back regional championships in the B.C.
Junior Premier Baseball League. He was also a part of the coaching staff at West Coast Softball
from 2002-2007. Over the past five years Kawahara has coached at the 2007 B.C. Provincial Camp,
2008 and 2009 Alberta Spring Training, 2008 and 2009 Canada Cup (Team Alberta, 17 and under),
and the 2008 and 2009 Alberta Prospects (Head Coach).He’s also a certified strength
and conditioning coach as well as a sport conditioning specialist.

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