brian campbell winnipeg, mb

Brian Campbell Winnipeg MB

E-mailbrianhighhopescommunicationsca Phone 204-880-5505

Purpose I want to create a change for the better in the world I want to make a difference I want to work with my clients to make their communications and promotions dreams come true

Employment History

OwnerCommunications Specialist High Hopes Communications October 1 2013 ndash Present

Promotional Material Ad Creation Article Writing Newsletters Graphic Design Social Media Development and Support Web and Online Media Support Event Planning and Coordination Event Promotion Media Liaison

EventsCommunications Coordinator ALS Society of Manitoba EventsVolunteer Coordinator ALS Society of Manitoba 493 Madison St Winnipeg Manitoba June 2008 ndash February 2013

Plan organize and promote Events and Fundraisers Media contact and media relations for ALS Society of Manitoba Update and maintain the ALS Manitoba Website and Social Media pages Network with other organizations and develop contacts through Winnipeg Chamber

of Commerce Health Fairs and other networking meetings Create design layout content and articles for ALS Manitoba newsletters Write letters phone and e-mail potential sponsors entertainers media volunteers

and participants for ALS Society of Manitoba events Design and create posters sponsorship packages invitations agendas sponsor

recognition boards and tickets for ALS Society of Manitoba events Write and send media releases and gather media support for organization Sit on committees develop meeting agendas and write meeting minutes Send out general releases through e-mail and social media Photographer and videographer at ALS Manitoba events

Events Coordinator Manitoba Brain Injury Association 204-825 Sherbrook St Winnipeg Manitoba March 2007 ndash October 2008

Organized and chaired meetings of the Umbrella Walk committee wrote anddistributed meeting minutes

Wrote letters phoned and e-mailed potential sponsors entertainers media andvolunteers for MBIA events

Designed and created pledge forms registration and information forms posterssigns and tickets for various MBIA events

Wrote and sent media releases and gathered media support for MBIA events

Brian Campbell page 2

Events Coordinator Manitoba Brain Injury Association (continued) Created design layout and content for MBIA newsletters Modified and updated the MBIA website Wrote pre and post event articles for the MBIA newsletter and website Videographer and photographer for two Mock Car Crash events

Event Coordinator LrsquoArche Winnipeg 118 Regent Avenue East Winnipeg Manitoba October 2006 ndash June 2007

Booked entertainment and emcee for the third annual Park Pontiacrsquos Walk WithLrsquoArche

Gathered media support and attention for the Walk Organized and coordinated team meetings wrote and distributed meeting minutes Wrote pre-event and post-event articles radio scripts phone scripts prize request

letters and media releases Modified and redesigned brochures and posters for the Walk Modified and updated website pertaining to the Walk Arranged and attended meetings with potential sponsors to solicit sponsorship Phoned and e-mailed potential sponsors media and entertainment Wrote thanks you letters and made recognition certificates and thank you cards for

sponsors entertainers and volunteers

Education

August 30 2004 ndash April 28 2006 Red River College ndash Winnipeg Manitoba Creative Communications ndash Public Relations Major

Public Relations skills in research media relations news release brochurenewsletter business and promotional writing PowerPoint presentations speechwriting and oral presentations

Desktop Publishing and Website Design skills using PhotoShop Acrobat ReaderFreehand Indesign Dreamweaver

Advertising techniques in mediums such as radio television and print Journalism training in newswriting reviewing and interviewing Knowledge in the use of broadcast equipment and audiovideo editing

Professional Development and Volunteer Activities

Served as Public Relations Director on the Board of Directors at Parents WithoutPartners (PWP) from February 2002 until April 2004 then as Ethics and GrievanceCo-chair from June 2006 until February 2007

Volunteer at Walk With LrsquoArche 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Volunteer board member of Westwood Vocational School ndash Nov 2011 ndash present Ambassador at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Board member and Communications Specialist at the Canadian Club of Winnipeg Member of the St James Rotary Club


Tony Mariani Corus Entertainment Inc Ph 204-789-0556 C 204-333-2332 E-mail tonymarianicorusentcom

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John Melof Kings TransferPh 204-949-0733 E-mail jmelofkingstransfercom

Elaine Kehler Westwood Vocational Centre Ph 204-885-4748 E-mail wvcmtsnet

Jessica LoRusso Zealous MediSpa Ph 204-415-3159 C 204-770-4864 E-mail jessicazealousmtsnet

Jim BrennanThe Canadian Club of WinnipegPh 204-799-9086E-mail canadianclubmbgmailcom

Gary KozussekThe Shoe GuyPh 204-452-1795

To Whom It May Concern

I confirm that I have known Brian Campbell and have worked with him since 2011 in his capacity as EventsVolunteer Coordinator for ALS Manitoba since 2011

In over 30 years of working in media I have never met someone who is so passionate about the company he works for and the enthusiasm he puts into his job He is a tireless worker who is always thinking about ways to better the company he works for and make every single event he is responsible a success Brian is organized and attentive to every detail and his creative writer at CJOB loves working with him and finds him so receptive to themes and ideas for the radio ads

Brian is dependable reliable honest and courteous He would be a welcome addition to your team

Irsquom happy to provide further information if required

Respectfully

Tony Mariani | Account Manager T 204-789-0556 | F 204-783-4512 | C 204-333-2332|tonymarianicorusentcom

Corus Radio Winnipeg

t n~~ Manitoba Brain Injury

ASSO CIAT IO N

204-825 SherbrookStreet middot Winnipeg MB R3A lM5

PHONE 204-975-3200 FAX 2U4-~75-Junmiddot EM AIL mbiamIS n e r wvvwmbia ca

October 20 2008


It is my pleasure to provide this reference letter for Brian Campbell Mr Campbell was employed with the Manitoba Brain Injury Association (MBIA) between April 2007 and October 2008 in a contract position as Events Coordinator My remarks in this letter are based on his performance during his employment with us

In the position of Events Coordinator Brian was responsible for organizing various fundraising events for our organization Specifically Mr Campbell was responsible for overseeing established events as well as developing new fundraisers He had to recruit committee members provide direction to volunteers regarding the event and ensure that everything went smoothly on the actual day

Brian successfully performed all of the above responsibilities The events he organized raised more money th rough sponsorships than previous events He also critically reviewed each event to determine what areas could be improved for events Committee members enjoyed Brians collaborative style of leadership

Not only could Brian work independently he was also an excellent team player Staff knew they could count on Brian to lend an extra hand He did not pick what or where he would help he simply assisted members wherever it was needed

Before closing I must highlight Brians character I am most struck by his honest character and his strong sense of accountability He was punctual and followed through on his tasks

Sincerely

IJ~~JL~ David Sullivan Executive Director

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

It is with pleasure that I can provide a letter of reference for Brian Campbell Brian was hired on a half-time basis for a nine-month term position having gained valuable experience through the Creative Communications Program as well as on his three-week work placement at LrsquoArche Funded by a grant Brian started in October 2006 to plan and co-ordinate our 3rd annual Walk With LrsquoArche and completed his nine-month term the end of June 2007

During this time with planned activities in hand Brian coordinated and took on responsibility for most facets of the event as well as assisted me in other activities as required Brian quickly familiarized himself with LrsquoArchersquos philosophy and was always welcoming and considerate towards others

Brian willingly and enthusiastically took on major areas of responsibility which involved overseeing committee and volunteer work media marketing preparing promotional materials and website obtaining prize sponsors programentertainment development ensuring French translation budget monitoring ongoing communications thank yoursquos and an event evaluation

Brian proved himself to be a skilful writer with a good eye for design He also has excellent computer and research skills He is thoughtful compassionate trust worthy and can multi-task in a busy environment while maintaining a positive and supportive attitude He was always punctual Brian is a hard-worker and proved himself dependable in meeting deadlines and working after hours and weekends when required Brian is very much a team player putting forward a friendly and cheerful face He is also a relationship builder and I found him resourceful in obtaining information through previous contacts and website research

Brian has many skills and abilities and I am confident that he will also bring high values and loyalty to any new job or project he might be considered for

If you have any questions you are welcome to contact me either at work 237-0300 ext 1 or at home 338-3268

Sincerely

Terry Wiebe Director Communications amp Fund Development LrsquoArche Winnipeg

Join us for Healthopoly ldquoThe Game of Good Liferdquo For the Entire Family

The 8th Annual Healthopoly Health Fair is a collaboration between Walmart and the Manitoba Lung Association The event will take place Thursday August 22 from 1000 am to 200 pm at Walmart 1001 Empress Street Healthopoly is an event packed day with many things to do and learn including

Pharmacists and nurses providing health screening for everything from blood glucose to lung function

Music provided by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra A Fashion Show Ballroom Dance demonstrations and lessons provided by

Westview Dance Club Prizes And much more

Donrsquot miss this day full of good healthy fun For more information call 204-452-8420

Westview Dance Club will be offering Ballroom Dance demonstrations at the Walmart Health Expo 1001 Empress Street on Thursday August 22 at 100 PM Demonstrations include

Mambo Samba Swing Waltz

Westview Dance Club will also be offering a Waltz Lesson Come Dance With Us Westview Dance Club Promoting an active lifestyle through lifelong learning in social ballroom dancing in a friendly and supportive community For more information contact Bev at 204-275-6484 bgunnarsonmymtsnet wwwmembersshawcawest-viewindexhtm

Come Dance With Us Do you want to learn to ballroom dance Do you watch movies like Shall We Dance or Dirty Dancing and say I wish I could dance like that Are you a fan of Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance Would you like to be able to travel around a crowded dance floor with style and confidence If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions then we have the answer for you Westview Dance Club is a not-for-profit organization that promotes social ballroom dancing for couples Beginning in September and running until May Westview Dance Club features 30 lessons with trained dance instructors and 30 practices to tune up your skills all for only $250 per couple Classes range from beginners to advanced and feature Waltz Fox Trot Cha Cha Tango Rhumba and Swing Workshops featuring other dances may also be available based on interest levels Westview Dance Club also features four social dances and three dinner dances including a New Yearrsquos Eve dinner dance throughout the dance season So if you want to learn to ballroom dance renew or hone your dance skills or just have fun meeting others while getting some healthy activity Westview Dance Club is for you We canrsquot guarantee that you will come away dancing like Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey or Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez but you will have fun learning to ballroom dance in a fun friendly and non-competitive environment Westview Dance Club Promoting an active lifestyle through lifelong learning in social ballroom dancing in a friendly and supportive community For more information contact Bev at 204-275-6484 bgunnarsonmymtsnet wwwmembersshawcawest-viewindexhtm

Honorary Patron Honourable Phillip S Lee CM OM

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

Ambassador

Gary Doer

Ticket price $5000 members - $6500 non-members

E-mail canadianclubmbgmailcom 204-799-9086

wwwcanadianclubofwinnipegca

Master of Ceremonies John Sauder

Friday December 6 2013 RBC Convention Centre Registration 1030 am Luncheon 1130 am - 145 pm

The Canadian Club Presents

E-mail canadianclubmbgmailcom Ph 204-799-9086 wwwcanadianclubofwinnipegca

Honorary Patron

Honourable Phillip S Lee CM OM


Ambassador Gary Doer

Registration 1030 am Luncheon 1130 am - 145 pm


Ticket Price $5000 members - $6500 non-members

Friday December 6 2013 RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg

Presents

Media Release

Ambassador Gary Doer Speaks at Canadian Club Luncheon

Friday December 6 2013 RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg The former Premier of Manitoba and current Canadian Ambassador to the United States will be the guest speaker at a luncheon hosted by The Canadian Club of Winnipeg Registration is at 1030 am and the luncheon runs from 1130 am to 145 pm

Gary Doer assumed his duties as Canadarsquos 23rd representative to the United States of America in 2009 Prior to this Ambassador Doer served for ten years as Premier of Manitoba Ambassador Doer is also one of Canadarsquos leading speakers In the words of Canadian Club President James Brennan ldquoHe is the Mick Jagger of Manitoba politicsrdquo

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg is a non-profit apolitical organization that provides a forum for guest speakers who have a message of general interest to Canadians The clubs goal is to promote unity and Canadian identity and offer members and their guests the chance to hear intelligent discourse on issues that affect Winnipeg Manitoba and the entire country The Media is invited to attend this event for photo and video opportunities

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg 204-799-9086 canadianclubmbgmailcom wwwcanadianclubofwinnipegca

Media Contact Brian Campbell High Hopes Communications 204-880-5505 brianhighhopescommunicationsca

-30-

Honorary Patron



Gary Doer Ambassador of Canada

to the United States of America

In October 2009 Gary Doer assumed his responsibilities as Canadarsquos 23rd representative to the United States of America

Prior to taking up his current position in Washington Ambassador Doer served as Premier of Manitoba for ten years During that time he worked extensively with US Governors to enhance Canada-US cooperation on trade agriculture water protection climate change and renewable energy

Ambassador Doer won three consecutive elections as Premier of Manitoba with successive increased majorities In 2005 he was named by Business Week magazine as one of the top 20 international leaders on climate change His government introduced balanced budgets during each of his ten years in office while reducing many taxes including a plan to eliminate small business tax As Premier he led strategic investments in health care education and training and infrastructure

Ambassador Doer hails from Winnipeg He is married with two daughters

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg is a not-for-profit apolitical organization The mandate of the Club is to provide a forum for guest speakers who have a message of general interest to Canadians It is through these speakers that the Club seeks to promote Canadian unity and identity and aims to offer to members and guests the opportunity to hear intelligent discourse on issues that affect our city province and nation The topics touch on various areas of interest from the political arena to the forefront of technology to the hot button topics of health care to the latest in current affairs

Our membership includes individuals from diverse backgrounds business executives and bankers politicians teachers and their students investment managers media professionals retired persons homemakers sales representatives lawyers judges -- and the list goes on

James A Brennan President - Canadian Club of Winnipeg McGrath Diamonds Third Quarter

Exclusive Swarovski Brand sales and promotion staff recruitment and management large scale event planning and staging fundraising media advertising corporate communications and publishing James has many years of International and National experience at bringing the media consumers contributors and clients to the programs products and services of his organization Staff leadership and training for sales and fund raising positions

President and Executive Director Canadian Club of Winnipeg Event Co - Host and Co-ordinator Father amp Son Dinner - Manitoba Club Alumni Board member St Pauls High School ( Jesuit ) Invited speaker on brand and event marketing topics throughout North America at Luxury brand conferences and corporate meetings Dinner and golf events - Event Organizer Archdiocese of Winnipeg Member Manitoba and Canadian Jewellery Travellers Association Organizer ndash Manitoba Jewellery and Giftware Travellers Annual Dinner and Golf Tournament Coach Manager and Board Member River Heights Community Club Veteran - United States Army

Only three weeks left for your chance to

Have Lunch with Ambassador Gary Doer

The Canadian Ambassador to the United States will be coming to Winnipeg on Friday December 6

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg will be hosting a luncheon with Ambassador Gary Doer at the RBC Convention Centre 375 York Avenue Winnipeg on Friday December 6 2013 Registration is at 1030 am and the luncheon will run from 1130 am to 145 pm

Gary Doer assumed his duties as Canadarsquos 23rd representative to the United States of America October 2009 Prior to this Ambassador Doer served for ten years as Premier of Manitoba Ambassador Doer is also one of Canadarsquos leading speakers

Tickets are $5000 for members of the Canadian Club of Winnipeg and $6500 for non-members Space is limited for this rare opportunity so get your tickets now

The Master of Ceremonies for this event will be CBCrsquos John Sauder The Canadian Club of Winnipeg event co-chairs are Jim Pappas and Donna Burner We look forward to seeing you there

For more information about tickets to this event and memberships in the Canadian Club of Winnipeg call 204-799-9086 e-mail canadianclubmbgmailcom or go online to wwwcanadianclubofwinnipegca Credit and Debit Cards accepted

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg Promoting Canadian Identity Encouraging Canadian Unity


Honorary Patron



Gary Doer Still Enchants a Winnipeg Audience

On Friday December 6 2013 the Canadian Club of Winnipeg brought Ambassador Gary Doer back to Winnipeg for a visit over lunch More than 300 people packed a room at the RBC Convention Centre to hear Ambassador Speak Master of Ceremonies John Sauder the weather reporter for CBC News quipped that in honour of Ambassador Doerrsquos visit we were furnished with an old fashioned Winnipeg cold snap The opening remarks by John Sauder Canadian Club President Jim Brennan and Dr Lloyd Axworthy of the University of Winnipeg all focused on the same theme No matter what his title was Minister Premier Doctor or Ambassador to those who knew him he was simply friend

When Ambassador Doer entered the room he did not disappoint graciously taking time to shake hands chat with people and even conduct impromptu interviews with various news media in attendance On the podium it became instantly obvious that his reputation as a politician and speaker was not exaggerated Transitioning smoothly from talking about how much he missed Manitoba and reminiscing about events during his time as Premier to his current job as Ambassador and Canadarsquos relationship with the USA a relationship we have had since the battle of 1812 which Doer drew applause and cheers by saying that he wished to state without a doubt that we won Gary kept his audience riveted and entertained At one point he produced a copy of the Washington Post and referenced and article in it about polar bears in Churchill Doer said that even in Washington they know about Manitoba and our polar bears and often ask him about them He said that when dealing with the United States we are not a mouse but a polar bear drawing applause and cheers once again Doer also talked about our political system verses the US and said that although no system is perfect ours is far superior to that of our Southern neighbours and that we should be very proud

Doer finished with question and answers and quickly showed that he hasnrsquot lost his political touch by fielding a question about Rob Ford and turning into his opinion for the Ford cars they drive in Washington This brought on another cheer and a standing ovation Ambassador Doer graciously posed for more pictures and continued to visit around the room Without a doubt all attendees left feeling that they had gotten their moneyrsquos worth with the possible exception of the man who asked the question about Rob Ford

With this as the inaugural event for the return or the Canadian Club of Winnipeg the only question that remains is who will they find to follow this event Whoever it is it will certainly be worth watching for

THE CANADIAN CLUB OF WINNIPEG Past Speakers

Ambassador Gary Doer OM Jean Chretien PC CM OC QC Mayor Sam Katz Glen Murray Maestro Alexander Micklethwaite The Right Honourable Paul Martin Prime Minister Stephen Harper Boutros Boutros-Ghali - United Nations Richard Gwyn The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy PC OC OM General Walter Natynczyk CMM MCS CD Gail Asper OC OM Chris Emery and Larry Finnson David A Dodge OC FRSC Stevie Cameron CM DD Phil Fontaine OC OM Miriam Toews US Ambassador David Jacobson Andrew Coyne John Harvard PC OM John Kim Bell Ken Dryden PC OC Dr Frank Plummer Preston Manning PC CC AOE Phillip S Lee CM OM Sharon Carstairs PC Peter Desbarats OC Gordon Thiessen OC Roy Bonisteel CM Heather Robertson Maurice Switzer Paul Tellier PC CC Andrew Nikiforuk Gordon Gibson OBC

Continued on outside page

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Winnipeg MB R3B 1C7 wwwcanadianclubofwinnipegca

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1 Advance notice of events

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Please Join Us Today

Networking

The Canadian Club is open to all and provides great networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers

Business Promotion

Entertain clients associates or other guests in an atmosphere conducive to stimulating thought and discussion

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg will not share any member contact Information

For Business Membership information or for Event or Student Sponsorship information please call

(204) 799-9086 or canadianclubmbgmailcom

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg Canadian Conversations

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(204) 799-9086 canadianclubmbgmailcom


Our Mandate The Canadian Club of Winnipeg is a not-for-profit apolitical organization The mandate of the Club is to provide a forum for guest speakers who have a message of general interest to Canadians It is through these speakers that the Club seeks to promote Canadian unity and identity and aims to offer to members and guests the opportunity to hear intelligent discourse on issues that affect our city province and nation The topics touch on various areas of interest from the political arena to the forefront of technology to the hot button topics of health care to the latest in current affairs


continued from inside page

Perrin Beatty PC Peter C Newman CC CD Richard Gwyn OC Ann Medina Hollis Harris I H (Izzy) Asper OC OM QC Ron Irwin PC CM QC Sir Robert Baden-Powell OM GCMG GCVO KCB

Rudyard Kipling

These are some of the speakers who have highlighted past Canadian Club of Winnipeg

events over the years

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Itrsquos Not About Murder It Is It About Healing

Family Turns a Traumatic Experience into Art Inspiration and Fun Nearly thirty years after the brutal murder of Candace and the much more recent trial the Derksen family want you to know that it isnrsquot about murder anymore it is about healing To prove it they will be holding a free family art show entitled ldquoInexplicable It Is About Healingrdquo at Frame Gallery 318 Ross Avenue Winnipeg beginning on Saturday April 12th and running until Sunday April 27th featuring the work of Cliff and Wilma Derksen and their daughter Odia Reimer Not only do they want to show you they want to talk about it and will be featuring Art Talks first at the Grand Opening 700 pm Saturday April 12th with all artists then at 700 pm on Thursday April 17th with Odia speaking about ldquoThe Offering Projectrdquo and 700 pm Saturday April 26th when Cliff will talk about ldquoHealing Through Creativityrdquo All will include refreshments and will offer a question and answer period However guests are invited to come up and talk with the artists any time they are available Wilma says ldquoPeople should know that they can talk to usrdquo

Cliff said ldquoIt has always been a dream to do this (the art show) as a familyrdquo It is three shows in one as all three family members have used art in different forms as a way of dealing with trauma Cliff has always been a natural artist and found himself creating art either through sketching or sculpture as a form of dealing with questions in his heart or as he says ldquoPursuing something within myselfrdquo Odia releases her emotions through the use of installation art to deal with ldquoThe tyranny of the everydayrdquo and the struggle in the grieving process Wilma has always been a writer but turned to painting when she could no longer express her feelings through the written word Wilma refers to her painting as decor art and paints in white over written word backgrounds to deal with ldquoA yearning for purity and simplicityhellipcombined with the complexity of all colours mixed to make whiterdquo She paints over words as a way to deal with ldquoMy struggle for wordsrdquo

What the Derksens hope that the audience will experience from the show is inspiration encouragement and fun They want to encourage the artist within themselves to connect with people offer them inspiration and have some family fun with each other and with you Come out and join them

The Art Talk nights are on April 12 17 and 26 beginning at 700 pm and include refreshments and a chance to meet and mingle with the artists

Location Frame Gallery 318 Ross Avenue Cost FREE Open Tues 1000 am ndash 300 pm Wed ndash Fri 1000 am ndash 300 pm 500 pm ndash 900 pm Sat 100 pm ndash 900 pm Sun 100 pm ndash 500 pm Media Contact Brian Campbell High Hopes Communications (204)880-5505 brianhighhopescommunicationsca

Wersquore Not About Murder Anymore A conversation with Cliff and Wilma Derksen

by

Brian Campbell

As part of the planning of the family art show ldquoInexplicable It is About Healingrdquo I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Cliff and Wilma Derksen about what their inspiration was behind doing the show Cliff said that ldquoIt has always been a dream to do this as a familyrdquo They have done art shows through other organizations in the past and always talked about doing shows themselves but were not sure how to get started Self- promotion was not natural for them they didnrsquot know how to ldquobrand ourselvesrdquo Then life and the trial put everything on hold Ironically it was the process of the trial that made Cliff think of ldquoArt as therapyrdquo He said that ldquoThis was solidified when I got invitations to speak about how my creativity helped me through my traumardquo That was when he realized how much his art had helped him and the rest of the family

Wilma was the one who stepped up to help Cliff and Odia to expose their art to the public When she talks about her husband and daughterrsquos work it quickly becomes obvious how proud she is of them and how much she wants to share what they can do What Wilma didnrsquot count on was that Cliff and Odia would want her to be part of the show She doesnrsquot consider herself an artist at the same level of Cliff and Odia but feels that she can show her work as an example that anyone can do it to help dealing with trauma and issues in their lives

Cliff sketches and works in clay as his chosen form of art but suggests that people can use any form of creativity The idea is to use both halves of your brain and through repetition getting more into the creative side of your right brain whether it is through sculpture painting photography or simply going for long walks and admiring the scenery Any form of creativity is good therapy

Odia uses installation art to express her emotions through art During the trial she crocheted in black red and beige to express her emotions each day She also created ldquoThe Last Walkrdquo through the use of photography to follow Candacersquos final journey Odia will be featuring her most recent piece ldquoThe Offering Projectrdquo which is about crochet bowls ldquoSymbolic containers of our pain and hurt and presenting them as an offeringrdquo Through her website Odia has invited others to join her project All together she has over 300 bowls to date Anyone who has crocheted a bowl is invited to bring them along with their

story to the gallery They will be added to the instillation

Wilma said that ldquoWhen I didnrsquot have any words I yearned for the simplicity of white and the purity of whiterdquo She paints over words to signify her struggle for words her search for words She considers her work decor art just something to put on the wall as part of the background Wilma says that ldquoI havenrsquot reached my white yetrdquo and refers to her work as implicits ldquoBecause they have an underlying messagerdquo

The Derksens are hoping to inspire and encourage people with their show and story Wilma says ldquoPeople tell us that our story inspires them because we survived itrdquo They want to encourage and offer hope to people through art She also says that ldquoWersquore looking for inspiring stories I think we need one a dayrdquo Wilma believes that everyone has the ability to be creative Their plan has always been to ldquoCreate something beautiful out of something horriblerdquo

They want this event to be a positive and happy event not a sad one Cliff says that ldquoEverybody has trouble the world is full of troubles We want to inspire people to be creative and have hope no matter what they are going throughrdquo This is a family project that they believe is good for family unity They have the full support of their son Syras who although he is not directly involved in the show will be part of it in some way as is his wife and Odiarsquos husband They feel that Candace is and always will be part of their family and their family celebration

Lastly they want people to know that they are not just about murder That they are a normal happy creative family Cliff says that ldquoWe will always be victims in name but we are not victims in spirit We are beyond that nowrdquo Now they want to be happy and have fun as a family and want people to come out and have fun with them

Inexplicable It is About Healing begins on Saturday April 12th and running until Sunday April 27th The Art Talk nights are on April 12 17 and 26 beginning at 700 pm and will include refreshments and a chance to meet and mingle with the artists Come out and join their family celebration

Inexplicable It is About Healing Frame Gallery 318 Ross Avenue Winnipeg MB Open Tues 1000 am ndash 300 pm Wed ndash Fri 1000 am ndash 300 pm 500 pm ndash 900 pm Sat 100 pm ndash 900 pm Sun 100 pm ndash 500 pm

Media Contact Brian Campbell High Hopes Communications (204)880-5505 brianhighhopescommunicationsca

Donrsquot miss the Grand Opening for

Inexplicable It Is About Healing The Grand Opening for Inexplicable It Is About Healing will take place at 700 pm Saturday April 12th

at Frame Gallery 318 Ross Avenue Winnipeg featuring the work of Cliff and Wilma Derksen and their daughter Odia Reimer The event will feature Art Talks with all three of the artists and will include refreshments and a question and answer period However guests are invited to come up and talk with the artists any time they are available As Wilma says ldquoPeople should know that they can talk to usrdquo

Cliff has always been a natural artist and found himself creating art either through sketching or sculpture as a form of dealing with questions in his heart or as he says ldquoPursuing something within myselfrdquo Many of Cliffrsquos sculptures will be in display and guests will be able to find out more about the inspiration behind them

Odia releases her emotions through the use of installation art to deal with ldquoThe tyranny of the everydayrdquo and the struggle in the grieving process Odia will be featuring ldquoSeventy Times Sevenrdquo ldquoThe Last Walkrdquo and her new piece ldquoThe Offering Projectrdquo among other examples of her work and the stories behind them

Wilma said that ldquoWhen I didnrsquot have any words I yearned for the simplicity of white and the purity of whiterdquo She paints over words to signify her struggle for words her search for words She considers her work decor art just something to put on the wall as part of the background Wilma refers to her work as implicits ldquoBecause they have an underlying messagerdquo

This event is three shows in one as all three family members have used art in different forms as a way of dealing with trauma The Derksens hope to connect with people offer them inspiration and have some family fun with each other and with you

Come out and join them

The Grand Opening and the first Art Talk night is on April 12 at 700 pm Following Art Talks are on April 17 and 26 all include refreshments and a chance to meet and mingle with the artists

Location Frame Gallery 318 Ross Avenue Cost FREE Open Tues 1000 am ndash 300 pm Wed ndash Fri 1000 am ndash 300 pm 500 pm ndash 900 pm Sat 100 pm ndash 900 pm Sun 100 pm ndash 500 pm


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Do you know

Can I help you to find out

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Events Coordinator Manitoba Brain Injury Association (continued) Created design layout and content for MBIA newsletters Modified and updated the MBIA website Wrote pre and post event articles for the MBIA newsletter and website Videographer and photographer for two Mock Car Crash events

Event Coordinator LrsquoArche Winnipeg 118 Regent Avenue East Winnipeg Manitoba October 2006 ndash June 2007

Booked entertainment and emcee for the third annual Park Pontiacrsquos Walk WithLrsquoArche

Gathered media support and attention for the Walk Organized and coordinated team meetings wrote and distributed meeting minutes Wrote pre-event and post-event articles radio scripts phone scripts prize request

letters and media releases Modified and redesigned brochures and posters for the Walk Modified and updated website pertaining to the Walk Arranged and attended meetings with potential sponsors to solicit sponsorship Phoned and e-mailed potential sponsors media and entertainment Wrote thanks you letters and made recognition certificates and thank you cards for

sponsors entertainers and volunteers

Education

August 30 2004 ndash April 28 2006 Red River College ndash Winnipeg Manitoba Creative Communications ndash Public Relations Major

Public Relations skills in research media relations news release brochurenewsletter business and promotional writing PowerPoint presentations speechwriting and oral presentations

Desktop Publishing and Website Design skills using PhotoShop Acrobat ReaderFreehand Indesign Dreamweaver

Advertising techniques in mediums such as radio television and print Journalism training in newswriting reviewing and interviewing Knowledge in the use of broadcast equipment and audiovideo editing

Professional Development and Volunteer Activities

Served as Public Relations Director on the Board of Directors at Parents WithoutPartners (PWP) from February 2002 until April 2004 then as Ethics and GrievanceCo-chair from June 2006 until February 2007

Volunteer at Walk With LrsquoArche 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Volunteer board member of Westwood Vocational School ndash Nov 2011 ndash present Ambassador at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Board member and Communications Specialist at the Canadian Club of Winnipeg Member of the St James Rotary Club














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October 20 2008







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2 Reserved seating


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