P2 / CHAIRS MESSAGE

Remember, it is you – the volunteer – that truly make an event happen.

P3 / TRIVIA CONTEST

Volunteers enter monthly for your chance to win a Grand Prize!

P4 / MEET THE TEAM

The Host Committee team is in place, along with the office staff.

September 2013 EDITION #2

volunteer news

David is a great volunteer! His warm, friendly personality draws a crowd so volunteering with him is like spending quality time with dozens (and dozens) of people while promoting the event. He can really wind up the crowd and has them having a blast playing our ping pong game.

We are fortunate to have such a wonderful group of volunteers promoting the event and David is top notch with everyone he meets.

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Volunteer of the Month – David Logan

Lana Sharkey and fellow volunteers were out in full force to distribute ticket and event information throughout the day. And, they’ll be doing lots more of the same in communities around the province this fall, with a new curling season set to take to the ice.

Saint John Dragon Boat Festival

David is a Grade 7 teacher at River Valley Middle School. He has been teaching for 25 years. He is a “social curler” these days but curled competitively years ago. David’s enjoys golf and has recently turned in his canoe for a kayak and enjoys paddling in the Nerepis River.

2014 FORD WORLD WOMEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP presented by BOOSTER JUICEVolunteer News • September 2013

Message from the Chair – Jeff Lacey

Interested in assisting with Community EventsWe are looking for volunteers to assist with our fall and winter season pre-event promotions. There are a number of exciting opportunities for you to lend a hand.

Having fun with promotions is easy just give Jennifer Sharkey a call at 506-642-0191 or email jsharkey@curling.ca or stop by the office at 39 King Street.

For a look at the upcoming events and a list of volunteer roles and responsibilities see the calendar on page 3.

First I would like to welcome those volunteers that have joined us since the last newsletter. We are glad to have you as part of our team!

Curling season is right around the corner and event organizing is starting to ramp up. Most committees are now starting to hold, or already have held, meetings that will provide a clearer understanding of your roles. As we move forward toward the event dates, more information will be provided along with detailed scheduling. If you have not heard what committee you are on, please contact Jennifer Sharkey in our event office and she will put you in contact with your director.

Great seats are available! Please make sure to spread the message to co-workers, friends and family members.

Remember, it is you – the volunteer – that truly make an event happen.

– Jeff Lacey, Host Committee Chair

MEDIA PARTNER

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Meet the Event StaffJennifer Sharkey Marketing & Office Administrator

Where do you work and what is your job? Local Marketing / Office Coordinator for the 2014 FWWCC

If you didn’t do what you do/did for a living what would you be? A Judge on Top Chef

Why did you volunteer for the Women’s Worlds? I wanted to be part of the action! And what better way to meet new people

What is your usual breakfast? Blueberries and a shake

Who is your hero? My best friend, My Mother

Last book you read? Cookbook : The Flavor Bible/Book: Let’s take the long way home – Gail Caldwell

Who was your childhood celebrity crush? Matt Dillion - 90201

What music do you listen too? Oldies, Classic Rock

If you could see one concert, who would it be? Hall & Oates

What’s the best thing about Saint John? The amazing hospitality and warmth you get from the locals.

What is your weirdest habit? My obsession with cleaning

What is your biggest pet peeve? A mess!

What is your fast-food pleasure? Not one for fast food but I love Dim Sum!!! Just ask the 2014 FWWCC Executive committee

– continued on page 5

Multi-tasking is one of many skills needed to be successful running an event office and Jennifer handles it perfectly.

TRIVIA!

2014 FORD WORLD WOMEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP presented by BOOSTER JUICEVolunteer News • September 2013

TRIVIA ROUND 1ENTRY DEADLINE:

October 4th

EMAIL ANSWERS TO:

jsharkey@curling.ca

Question 1: Canadian teams have missed the playoffs (top four round-robin finishers) only twice in the 35-year history of the world women’s curling championship. Name the skips of the Canadian teams and the years of the championships.

Answer 1: __________________________________

Answer 2: __________________________________

Answer 3: __________________________________

Answer 4: __________________________________

Answer 5: __________________________________

Answer 6: __________________________________

Question 3: What was Canada’s

record that year and where was

the championship played?

Question 2: In one of these years,

Team Canada lost in a post-round-robin

tiebreaker. Which year and who (skip and nation) eliminated Canada from

the playoffs?

Question 5: Who won those two (1982, 1999)

world championships (skips and nations)?

Question 6: In addition to ’82 & ’99,

Canadian teams have missed amassing one of the

top-three records at the WWCC only five times.

Name those Canadian skips who failed the reach

the top three.

Question 4: How about Canada’s record in the other

failed season and where was the championship

played?

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2014 FORD WORLD WOMEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP presented by BOOSTER JUICEVolunteer News • September 2013

Getting to know your Host Committee and volunteers takes time and a few question and answers. This month meet Valerie Laing, your hardworking, dedicated Vice Chair of Volunteers & Special Events.

Where do you work and what is your job? Retired from Bell Aliant

If you didn’t do what you do/did for a living what would you be? Something to do with travel, maybe a tour director, travel agent or own my own travel business.

Why did you volunteer for the Women’s Worlds? It is an opportunity of a life time to be involved in such an exciting prestigious event happening in my city and also a great opportunity to help showcase our sport.

What is your usual breakfast? Boring, same thing every day – oatmeal and fruit with yogurt.

Who is your hero? I idolize ALL nurses they are very very special people

Last book you read? Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult

Who was your childhood celebrity crush? Michael Landon-Bonanza

What music do you listen too? Country

If you could see one concert, who would it be? Annual Country Music Festival in Nashville

When asked to be the Vice Chair of Volunteers & Special Events the answer was an easy “yes” – because Saint John is a small city filled with hard working people who aren’t afraid to have fun.

Valerie Laing Vice Chair Volunteers & Special Events

What is your weirdest habit? I prefer to be color co-ordinated.

What is your biggest pet peeve? When people do not respond to a question asked in an email or better still they do not read it all.

What is your fast-food pleasure? Burger & Fries

What was your most embarrassing moment? Seeing my distorted profile picture in the last newsletter

Which person alive or dead would you like to have dinner with? My Mom, Dad and 4 siblings just like the good old days. And the meal has to be cooked by my Mom. She was the best!

What is your favorite vacation destination? Caribbean

What is your favorite TV show? The Ellen DeGeneres show

What is your dream car? Baby blue Jaquar

What do you drive now? Nissan Altima

What’s the one thing you have not done that you’d love to do? Attend a national curling event as a player.

If you’re buying you’re having… the best.

What are your words to live by? “To have lived a day without laughter is to have wasted a day”.

Community EventsWe are looking for volunteers to assist with our summer season pre-event promotions. There are a number of exciting opportunities for you to lend a hand.

• HAMPTON COUNTRY CLUB FLEAMARKET, Sept. 21st

• LANCASTER MALL & CARLETON CURLING CLUB, Oct. 4th, 5th & 6th

• TSA RIVER BOAT, Oct. 19th • TSA UNDER 17

Oct. 1st, 2nd & 3rd • CHRISTMAS PARADE

(Market Square), Nov. 16th • SJ CITY MARKET, Dec. 7th

Having fun with promotions is easy just give Jennifer Sharkey a call at 506-642-0191 or email jsharkey@curling.ca or stop by the office at Brunswick Square Third Level.

Interest in billeting volunteers?It is surprising how far volunteers travel to work at an event. The Host Committee is in need of generous people willing to open their homes to volunteers of the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship. We expect local accommodations to be at a premium and want to make sure there are places to stay for volunteers who journey to Saint John this winter. It is a chance to meet fellow fans for 10 days of curling excitement.

Would you consider being a billet home?

Interested participants can contact Jennifer in the Event office at 506-642-0191.

Meet your Host Committee

You can find us online at...www.curling.ca/2014worlds

You can “Like” us on Facebook...www.facebook.com/FordWorldWomensCurlingChampionship

You can get your tickets at...www.curling.ca/tickets

Contact the Event Office If you would like to contact the 2014 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship Event office, please use the contact information below. We’re here to answer your questions you may have, so please allow us the privilege of serving you.

Terry Morris Event Manager P: 1-866-796-2875 E: tmorris@curling.ca

Jennifer Sharkey Marketing & Office Administrator E: jsharkey@curling.ca

Dixie Lorentz Local Sponsor Administrator E: dlorentz@curling.ca

Event Office Ford World Women’s Curling Championship Level III – Unit C22 39 King Street Saint John, NB E2L 4W3 P: (506) 642-0191 P: (506) 642-2473 F: (506) 642-9644

A strong Event Committee is important Let’s face it, events are hard work and the Event Committee is the centre of a network of volunteers that assist the Event Manager and staff in creating success. Meet your Committee – they are a strong group of committed volunteers that are ready to work with you and showcase Saint John and curling to the world.

Volunteer ParkingVolunteers will be permitted to park on Long Wharf in the fenced area leased by Harbour Station from the Saint John Port Authority.

Manager – Event Marketing

Rod Palson

Manager – Local Sponsorship

Kathryn Larsen

Manager – Merchandising

Robin Henry

Manager – Entertainment &

Production Roger Powell

Director – Event Operations and Media Warren Hansen

Event Manager Terry Morris

Chair Jeff Lacey

CCA Event Management Team

Coordinator – Daily Publication

Larry Wood

Manager -

Local Marketing Andy Henry

Chief Executive Officer Greg Stremlaw

CCA National Office

Director – Championship

Services Danny Lamoureux

Manager – Event Administration

Paul Noble

Manager – Event Financial Services

Karen Wan

Coordinator – Photographer Michael Burns

Manager – Bar Operations

Ken Lauzon

Sponsorship Fulfillment

Dixie Lorentz

Event Services John Sabine

School Program

Doreen Tait

Facilities Greg Hanlon

Banking MargTaylor

Office Assistant

Marketing & Office Administrator

Jennifer Sharkey

Paint The Town/ Community Events

Jill Logan

Curling Clubs Dawn ODell

Bar Services

Bill Hawco

Promotions Patch/Lounge Event Office Facilities Facilities Bill Ayles

Hosting Wayne Cooper

Volunteers & Special Events Valerie Laing

Communications & Signage

Harold Miner

Officials, Stats & Timers

Anna Brinson/ Dave Burpree

Construction Mike Dobson

Arena, Rocks & Ice

Dave Garnett

Team Services Transportation Adib Samaan

Lounges Mary Astorino

Info Services & Decorations

Cathy Stringer

Medical Services Erik Klein

Merchandising Erika Kelly

Banquets & Rallies Joanne Freeze

Ceremonies Gail Samaan

FANtastic Kim Dow

Media Room Kevin Babin

Director – Information Technology

Glen van Gulik

Coordinator – Information Technology

Brendan Schnell

Dispatch Adib Samaan

Accreditation Steve Thompson

National Marketing Manager

Marylou Morris

Director Communication & Media Relations Allan Cameron

Coordinator Media Robin Wilson Jeff Timson

Which person alive or dead would you like to have dinner with? Dead: Chef James Beard; Alive: Wayne Dyer

What is your favorite vacation destination? Turks and Caicos Hands down! Tropical Oasis

What is your favorite TV show? If I am not watching the food network I will check out Breaking bad / Dexter

What is your dream car? Lexus XL 570

What do you drive now? Jeep Patriot

If you could have one super power what would it be? The ability to stop time! Our event will be here and gone before you know it

What’s the one thing you have not done that you’d love to do? Tour the Mediterranean beaches

If you’re buying you’re having… Indian / Thai

What are your words to live by? Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed. Wayne Dyer

Meet the Staff – Jennifer Sharkey – continued from page 2

Association, Ron Hutton, member at Carleton for 42 years

b. Past Canadian Curling Association Chairman, David Smith and NBCA Board

c. Current member on Board of Directors NBCA – David Burpee at Carleton 31 years

d. Carleton Curling Club is famous for its hospitality and friendliness.

e. In the early days before the club had bar facilities the skips were responsible bringing ‘the pint’ for after the game

f. Carleton instituted one of the first cash spiels held in NB, the “Five Star Cash Spiel” hosting 16 teams for ~ $800 in prize money

g. Community Projects1) Fund raising for Food Bank2) Support a family at Christmas3) Dinner for ~ 100 kids with PACT

(Police and Community Together)

8. Major events to be hosted:a. #2, #3 and #4 from above will

continue and Community Projectsb. New - Stick Curling League

Thursday morningsc. New - Getting Started for Adults

Program in the Falld. Breakfast for Fundy Roar Tour to

benefit local community

9. Any interesting facts or stories about the curling club. a. Past Chairman 2012-13 of the Board

of Governors of the Canadian Curling

The Ford World Women’s is curling at its premiere level. This is the perfect time to feature curling club’s from the area. These activity hubs aren’t just sports arenas but are the grassroots of community spirit as you will see by there number of volunteers. Carleton Curling Centre will be the first of the club’s featured.

1. Contact person: Cathy Stringer (President) 506-672-0715

2. Number of members volunteering for the event – 33

3. History a. Founded in 1895b. Number of Members – 159

4. Number of members by leagues: a. Men – 101b. Women – 58c. Mixed – 48d. Club Competitive – 72e. Little Rocks – 6

5. Number of sheets of ice – 3

6. Curling Season – October into April

7. Major events hosted in the past a. For two years a group from

Carleton initiated a mixed bonspiel (Wellington West Charity Funspiel) with all 4 area clubs participating in the planning to raise money for the Christmas CBC Harbour Lights program to benefit local food banks. Guest curler and speaker was World Champion Jennifer Jones from Winnipeg MB at both events

b. Yearly invitational spiels1) Men’s Alpine, Ladies Winter Spiel

and the Mixed St. Paddies2) These bonspiels attract teams

from the United States, Grand Manan Island, Charlotte County, Sussex, Fredericton, Sackville and Moncton.

c) Members Memorial, Don Garey, Dominion Cup, Club Championship

d) Annual Golf Tournament and BBQe) Strathcona Cup – Scottish Men 2013

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