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Volunteer Newsletter
NORTHLANDS LIVE
APRIL 2015
Helen Slugoski and Dale Belanger with Tim Reid.
Hello Volunteers,
We’ve made it through the winter and are now welcoming the summer months, which means warmer weather, K-Days and
the Canadian Derby are fast approaching!
The spring is shaping up to be a busy season at Northlands. March ushered in two major concert announcements at Rexall
Place—Shania Twain’s back-to-back shows in June and Madonna’s two sold out shows in October. The Edmonton EXPO
Centre was bustling as we hosted the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair, the 2015 Edmonton Golf Show, Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen
Show and the Edmonton Home & Garden Show. At Northlands Park Racetrack and Casino, grounds crew and barns
workers have been diligently preparing the track for the thoroughbred season kicking off on May 1. The 2015 editions
of the Northlands Farm and Ranch Show and Canadian College Finals Rodeo were a huge success due in part to the
tremendous dedication of our volunteers. In fact, 123 of you came out to donate your time to these great events!
On April 15, the Arena Strategy Committee will announce the recommendations put forward to the board regarding
the future facility and site use of Rexall Place. Please stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to keep you apprised as
announcements are made.
With summer on its way, the busiest volunteer season at Northlands is about to kick off. With that in mind, we’d like to
thank those who are planning on spending part of their summers with the Northlands team. We always look forward to
working closely with you to deliver exceptional events and know that we couldn’t do it without you.
Thank you again for all of your hard work throughout every season at Northlands.
Tim Reid
President & CEO, Northlands
Laura Gadowsky
Chair, Northlands Board of Directors
WHAT’S UP IN THE COMMUNITY
On March 13, Northlands staff met Will, Northlands’ 2015
Make-A-Wish child. Will was granted his wish to visit Legoland with his family. We look forward to seeing photos on
their return!
The Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Bust a Move event was
held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on March 21. Northlands
is a proud sponsor of this event, which is a six hour fitness
extravaganza raising funds for the Cross Cancer Institute.
UDODGE took place at Northlands on April 1. UDODGE is a
community based initiative designed to connect youth and
mentors together to encourage cross peer interaction and
community spirit. Each team was composed of four youth,
four adults, a member of the Edmonton Police Service and
a Northlands representative.
Tim Reid with Will and his family.
WHAT STAFF ARE SAYING
It was an absolute delight getting to know some of our newest volunteers during volunteer orientation on March 10. Each
and every volunteer brings a unique element and skill-set to our programs. I have always told our volunteers to take pride in
what they do because our events are just as much theirs as ours. The programs would not be successful without the support
of our volunteers so a BIG thank you for all that you do.
Arthur Lewandowski
Event Coordinator
Northlands Events
RIVERBEND GARDENS
Northlands is proud to be participating in CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) by partnering again with Riverbend
Gardens. Each Thursday for 15 weeks, you will be able to pick up a package of seasonal and locally grown produce from a
participating pick-up location in your area. Interested individuals can sign up for a weekly subscription to receive
a box of produce items from Riverbend Gardens which farms right here in Edmonton.
For more information or to register, please visit www.riverbendgardens.ca/csa/.
L-R Julius Yankowsky, Bev Brechin, Darlene Collins, Leilani Collins at Northlands Farm & Ranch Show
MEMORY MAKERS
ID REMINDER
Volunteers Gord Dodd, Linda Dodd, Glenda Sheard, James
Stevenson, Joey Wu, Audrey Simmons and Lana Tarnovetskaia
were recognized on the spot for demonstrating behaviors that
reinforce our corporate mission and values. Their winnings
ranged from $5 Tim Horton’s gift cards to $50 Uplinks gift cards.
Congratulations everyone!
If you were unable to join us at our “Destination NFRS” drop in
day, we have your 2015 ID available for pick up. Please see our
receptionist on the 4th floor of the Edmonton EXPO Centre to
pick up your new ID and return your old one, Monday – Friday
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEER CORPORATE ORIENTATIONS
Did you join us as a volunteer in the past year? If so, have you attended an orientation session (not to be confused with a kickoff)?
Please call Kaitlyn at 780.471.7339 to register for an upcoming session:
April 22, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
May 20, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
June 11, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY 17 ORIENTATION
MARCH 10 ORIENTATION
Front left to right:
Tanya Vanden Boer, Ghizlane Malki
Front left to right:
Joey Wu, Audrey Simmons, Lana Tarnovetskaia, Linda Dodd
Back left to right:
Jack Wartman, Arlo Grundberg
Back left to right:
James Stevenson, Gord Dodd
Louise Rogucki selling programs at CCFR during NFRS
Eileen Asselstine and Darlene Collins at the Volunteer
Recruitment Booth at NFRS
TICKET WINNERS
Congratulations to the following volunteers who won tickets from various draws:
Audrey Young, John Harvey, Val Bate
and James Stevenson enjoyed the
Edmonton RUSH.
Orville Stark drove in from Lloydminster and
took his grandson to see Monster Jam.
These girls were having a night out with
someone special at great concerts!
Jennifer Riggan – Tragically Hip; Lenore
Becker – Neil Diamond.
Estella Flueck (left) and Edith Aubichon
at Nickelback
Kathleen Cruz at Maroon 5
WHAT VOLUNTEERS ARE SAYING
It is nice to be recognized as a volunteer by such a large organization. It is appreciated and makes us feel important.
- Loveth Bradley
We really enjoyed hearing so many of our favorite Fleetwood Mac tunes from many years ago.
- Dave and Vicki Lawrence
As always, the February newsletter was interesting and informative!
- Becky Kallal
Thank you again for those tickets to the Edmonton Rush game. It was my first time at a lacrosse game!
- Audrey Young
Northlands Remembers
On behalf of all Northlands volunteers and the Volunteer Services team we send our sincere sympathy to volunteer,
Larry Chmilar, on the passing of his father, Paul, on February 8. His peaceful passing at the age of 95 is a comfort to
Larry and his siblings.
Our deepest sympathy is also sent to the family of William (Bill) Paul who passed away on April 7. A volunteer for over
seven years Bill was a devoted volunteer to the Kiyaniw program at K-Days.
Gord Fuhr and Dave Rookes at the Performance Horse Sale.
NFRS & CCFR WRAP-UP
The 2015 editions of both the Northlands Farm and Ranch Show and the Canadian College
Finals Rodeo were a resounding success. 123 Northlands volunteers dedicated more than
915.50 hours to ensure these events went off without a hitch—many of them volunteering
for their very first time!
Guests enjoyed five halls of western programming, ranging from cattle shows to equine
sales and an informative speakers series. Each evening following the Northlands Farm and
Ranch Show, the young men and women of the Canadian College Finals Rodeo competed
to be head of their class in all six major rodeo events in addition to team roping, goat tying,
breakaway roping and pole bending.
Thank you to our Northlands volunteers who donated their time to these two events!
Jason Fong at the Northlands Farm & Ranch Show.
Vonda Dunn (centre) and Marg Michalenko (right) at the
Northlands Farm & Ranch Show.
Pat Srala, Karen Clipperton and Virgina Pegg at the Ag-More than ever booth.
Ken Kerr and Glenda Sheard, arrival ambassadors at the
Northlands Farm & Ranch Show
Gord Fuhr and Larry Bokenfohr at Agri-Chat
IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER
SERVICES DATES
To keep volunteers in the loop on all upcoming events at
Northlands, we supply the calendar below. For these types
of events , volunteers are seldom required. When they are
we will advise you by email, phone or in the newsletter.
MAKING YOUR MEMORIES SOCIAL
APRIL
July 17 - 26: K-Days
Join the conversation, get up to date information and see
pictures from our events and community initiatives. Best of
all, you don’t have to be a member of Facebook, Twitter or
Instagram to view any of Northlands’ social media pages.
Visit one of the links below for up-to-date information on all
of the exciting things that are going on, including our next
major events – K-Days and the Canadian Derby!
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/entertainmentnorthlands
9-12
2015 Edmonton
Motor Show
Edmonton EXPO
Centre
12
Eric Church
Rexall Place
18
Spring Edmonton
Woman’s Show
Edmonton EXPO
Centre
23
Def Leppard
Rexall Place
24-26
Canadian Cottage
Life & Cabin Show
Edmonton EXPO
Centre
29
OneRepublic Native Tour
Rexall Place
https://www.facebook.com/canadianfinalsrodeo
Twitter
https://twitter.com/Northlands
https://twitter.com/northlandsag
https://twitter.com/cfredmonton
Instagram
http://instagram.com/EdmontonNorthlands
Northlands Blog
http://blog.northlands.com/
VOLUNTEER SERVICES CONTACTS
Please visit our website:
northlands.com/volunteers
Email us: [email protected]
MAY
2
Volbeat
Rexall Place
5
Neil Diamond World Tour
Rexall Place
JUNE
6
Imagine Dragons Smoke
& Mirrors Tour with
Special Guests Metric
Rexall Place
11-12
Shania Twain Rock This
Country Tour
Rexall Place
14
Ed Sheeran
Rexall Place
18-21
VAREKAI - A Cirque
Du Soleil Production
Rexall Place
Volunteer Hotline: 780-491-3400
Keith Urban’s July 23 performance during K-Days marks
his eighth visit to Rexall Place – more visits than any other
artist since the arena opened in 1974!
Dates subject to change; check northlands.com for schedule.