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• During our visit to the 2009 Canada Summer Games, we met up with AthletesCAN's Ambassadors Thomas Hall, Jared Connaughton, and Jeane Lassen. Watch them tell their Games stories on our YouTube channel.
• The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is coming communities in Nova Scotia this November. Find out when this iconic symbol of sport will be making its way through an area near you.
• Our mascots will be on board the Host Society's float at the Chronicle Herald Holiday Parade of Lights on November 21st in downtown Halifax. Come out to enjoy the parade and cheer with us as we countdown to 02.2011!
• Check out some of the fun photos taken at the Ski Martock Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18
• We had a great time at the Canada Games - Come Play! event at the Keshen Goodman Library and we have the photos and videos to prove it!
• Read the new Games story from Halifax 2011 staffer and local soccer champ, Melanie Clarke.
• Our volunteer page is now better than ever! Click here for the latest updates.
• Official 2011 Canada Games Clothing now on sale.

• Chief Medical Officer and Chief Therapist Announced for 2011 Canada Games.
• Shop 2011! Visit our online store to get your very own Games wear.

• Ringette week is quickly approaching. Check out all the fun contests and free events planned for November 1-7, 2009.
• Want to entertain clients at an event with the next Haley Wickenheiser, Steve Nash or Sidney Crosby? Become a sponsor of the 2011 Canada Games and support the sport stars of tomorrow! Contact Angie Lynch, Friends of the Games Coordinator, for more information: lyncha@canadagames2011.ca or call directly at 902.490.5896.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Ceremony Services - IT Division
• Volunteer Administrator Pool
• Venue Team (V-Team) Representatives (Multiple Opportunities)
• Minor Officials (Multiple Opportunities)
• Planning Volunteer (Multiple Opportunities)
• Volunteer Mascot Pool (Multiple Positions)
• Volunteer Mascot Helper (Multiple Positions)
• Sports Results/Timing/Scoring -IT Division

To apply for these volunteer opportunities, visit: canadagames2011.ca/volunteer

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Sport Coordinator
• Language Services Coordinator

Judy Steele, FCA, has joined our Board of Directors as Secretary-Treasurer.

Judy is Vice-President, Finance of Emera Energy, Atlantic Canada's premier natural gas and power marketing and asset management business. Judy is a Chartered Accountant and before joining Emera in 1999, worked for 13 years in the financial services industry for Ernst & Young, in both the accounting and auditing, and consulting practices. In 2005 she was awarded her profession's highest honour, the designation Fellow Chartered Accountant.

Judy is a Director of Film Nova Scotia, a Crown Corporation of the Province of Nova Scotia. She previously served as a Director of The Halifax Port Authority, and as Chair of its Audit Committee.

Judy is a true leader in the community. She currently serves as a Director of Pier 21 Society, "Canada's Immigration Museum". She was National Chair of the Board of Directors of The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, one of Canada's leading charitable organizations. Judy also served as the only female President of The Halifax Club in its 145 year history. She has held volunteer leadership positions with Mount Saint Vincent University, Bryony House, a shelter for battered women and their children, and Halifax Metro United Way. In 2003, she received the CA of the Year Award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia in recognition of her outstanding community leadership.

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If you won a gold medal, when would you wear it?

Every single day! (23%)
Only on special occasions (34%)
Never. I'd keep it safe at home (43%)

Total Respondents: 181

Go to our website to answer the latest Quick Poll question!

Patti Dow
Spectator Services Committee Lead
Venues Division

Q: Why did you want to get involved in the games?

A: As a young athlete competing in the Canada Games was my ultimate goal to achieve. Unfortunately I was an alternate and did not get to the games so to be able to "participate" at the organizing level is a dream come true for me.

Q: What will you bring to the games?

A: Besides my 25 years of sport and organizing experience, I am bringing my contagious enthusiasm and excitement!

Q: What do you do when you are not volunteering for the games?

A: I own a marketing and event planning consulting business (Dow Marketing Solutions), I referee volleyball and play volleyball and golf. My husband and I also enjoy kayaking, hiking and ATV riding.

Chantal Gallant
Community Relations Coordinator

Who's who?
The Games wouldn't happen without our volunteers, and here to assist those awesome individuals are some equally awesome staff. Each edition will highlight a different Host Society staff member.

Chantal Gallant
Chantal joined the Games family in September of this year and although it's only been a few short weeks since her arrival, she's jumped into her role as Community Relations Coordinator with both feet. She is responsible for our soon to be unveiled mascot program and she's also looking after coordinating the Torch Relay Program and community outreach.

info@canadagames2011.ca
902-490-2011
1-888-902-2011