Next Gen
The Coffee Revolution
Stopping the Exodus of Young Leaders
transcend Offers Up a Fine Grind
Should You Buy Local?
Help Wanted
The Answer is Yes, and Here’s Why
Finding the Perfect Career Fit
The How-Tos Of Business Writing, Speaking and Listening for Success
Growing Professionally With JCI
Building Sustainable Business Relationships
Friends Waiting to Happen Effective Role Models for Edmonton’s Youth
The Social Ninja of Business Ken Bautista Creates a Social Platform for Young Professionals
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Volume 1 | Issue 3 | June 2010
This month... Transcend Offers Up a Fine Grind
Should You Buy Local? p. 10 Krista Ball explains the merits and virtues of eating locally-sourced foods.
Growing with JCI p. 12 Junior Chamber International brings worldwide expertise and experience to those who wish to grow both personally and professionaly.
p. 4 Poul Mark offers a refined approach to coffee connoisseurship in Edmonton.
From Far and Wide
Merge Event Calendar
June
p. 14 Dates and details for business, social and fundraising events around Edmonton.
p. 6 Their hearts full with voice and song, Edmonton’s Africa Centre welcomes immigrants with open arms.
The Social Ninja of Business
Strangers Are Friends Waiting to Happen
p. 18 Ken Bautista creates a social platform for young professionals.
p. 7 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area make a real difference in the lives of local childern.
Developing Edmonton’s Community, One Project at a Time
The Edmonton Humane Society p. 22 Helping Edmonton’s animals in need and welcoming everyone to the 18th annual Pets in the Park event.
p. 8 Cary Williams gives local talent good reason for staying in Edmonton.
The How-Tos of Business p. 24
Next Gen Creates Positive Change
Tips on how to improve writing, speaking and listening in the world of business.
p. 9
Local bright, upcoming talent comes together in the free exchange of ideas and solutions to Edmonton’s departing leaders.
Finding The Perfect Fit p. 26 Professional help in securing a long-term career.
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the business | Transcend Offers Up a Fine Grind
Transcend Offers Up A Fine Grind Story by Hilary Darrah
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oul Mark has unexpectedly revolutionized Edmonton coffee. “I just really liked coffee, and always thought it would
the beans. Usually they are migrant workers earning little wage and living in poor conditions as they travel from farm to farm. Direct trade
be great to have my own café where people could come and enjoy
allows a contract to be signed that guarantees a standard be met
great coffee.”
for workers. Ultimately, it’s a two way street; it’s about getting great
Except he didn’t know what great coffee really was. In 2006, Mark, a lawyer, opened his first transcend café at 9869 62 Ave. This unexpectedly launched a journey that has taken him to other countries in the pursuit of great coffee. Knowing that there had to be something better than Starbucks, Mark worked with J.J. Bean in Vancouver, and was introduced to the concept of seed-to-cup and direct trade coffee. The turning point for Mark was in 2008 in Panama, as a judge for a coffee competition. It was his first trip to see a place where coffee grows, and it ignited a much more vibrant passion in him to go to origin and find better coffee. “It’s not just a fad or trend,” says Mark. “It’s about sustainability. There are other labels in the coffee industry – Fair Trade, Bird Friendly, Organic, Smithsonian – and they’re all trying to accomplish different things for the industry, but in incremental ways.” Direct trade is a term used by coffee roasters who buy straight from the growers, cutting out both the traditional middleman buyers and sellers. It also addresses the larger issues of the industry, which is the simple fact that, on average, the farmer who grows the coffee makes less money at the end of the day than it actually costs to grow it. The most abused people in coffee are the people who physically harvest
beans while building relationships with the farmers without imposing other beliefs onto them, and mutually learning from each other. But the learning has to come down to consumers too. And working to change people’s perceptions about coffee can be an uphill battle. “There’s so little comprehension of the steps involved in getting coffee here, it’s so industrialized,” explains James Schutz, Marketing Director for transcend. “People buy coffee in a can or freeze-dried package at the supermarket and it’s so removed from its origin in the earth. Many people don’t even realize it’s grown on trees!” Because of this, transcend offers a variety of methods for the average consumer to learn more about coffee; having a window
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been a really great boost. An unexpected group has come out in support of transcend, the Edmonton Twitter community. “The Edmonton Twitterverse has been very good to us,” says Schutz. “I think it was a big part of the reason we had such an excellent opening weekend.” Though a third and fourth location are likely, Mark is quite happy with a slow growth. Any growth that is too fast threatens
Mark realized that in order to let customers fully understand why Transcend offered better coffee, he had to help educate them
the established relationships with the farmers involved in their direct trade, and preserving those relationships as well as a in his first location allows customers to see the roaster, blogging, podcasts, and coffee tastings. Quite quickly, Mark realized that in order to let customers fully understand why transcend offered
standard of quality is incredibly important. “If we get too big, we lose our ability to provide quality,” says Mark, “And that’s just not something we’re willing to sacrifice.”
better coffee, he had to help educate them, and only a few months after opening his first location, he began both public and private tastings. They’ve become quite popular, and so in September they will be increasing their frequency to twice a month to accommodate the demand, as currently the class wait times are reaching into six months. “It’s really positive to see that there’s a lot of interest in it,” says Mark. “There’s a lot of opportunity for people to learn and grow.” As for business growth, most recently transcend opened a second location, this time in Garneau at 8708 109th St. The demand for better coffee and supporting local business has
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the community | From Far and Wide
From Far and Wide Story by Elizabeth O’Neill
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n a warm August day, the Africa Centre in Wellington Junior High School was alive with the happy murmurs
of over 140 immigrant and refugee children and their hosts. For seven weeks, four days a week, these Sudanese, Somali and Ethiopian children and their parents had played and learned together; now they were gathered in the school gymnasium
tion, are working to build on a strong foundation of great programming to serve and support a new generation of citizens. With the help of caring people in our community, we can continue to give children like Amina something to sing about. As a result of this work, Big Brothers Big Sisters is so very pleased to have received additional
to celebrate the successful run
funding from Safe Communi-
of the program. Everyone was
ties, TransCanada Pipeline,
sitting at tables in the school
United Way and the City of
gymnasium, waiting quietly
Edmonton. This will allow for
for a video presentation of a
the continued expansion and
Somali-Canadian rapper. As
development of programs to
the adults struggled to get the
support new members of our
video going, a seven-year-old
community.
girl named Amina, who had been sitting quietly at the back of the gymnasium, spontaneously began to sing. In the general hush of the room, her voice rang out with a quiet clarity. To the amazement of her Canadian hosts, she was singing O Canada.
Summer programs at the Africa Centre continue in 2010. Please visit www.bbbsedmonton. org for more information on how to get involved. Elizabeth O’Neill is the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area.
I remember very clearly standing next to the video projector upon hearing the first softly sung phrases of the national anthem. When Amina piped, “My home and native land,” the table of children sitting beside her joined in: “True patriot love, in all thy sons command.” More children joined in: “With glowing hearts, we see thee rise, the true North strong and free.” ”Tears came to my eyes as the song grew in volume; all 140 immigrant children and Canadian volunteers and coordinators joined in: “From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.” Even now, I cannot hear the national anthem without thinking of that day. I realized how much Canada mattered to them. There was this sense of unity. I remember thinking it’s not “they” anymore: it’s “we!” The Africa Centre and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area, with financial support from the Edmonton Community Founda-
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Tears came to my eyes as the song grew in volume; all 140 immigrant children and Canadian volunteers and coordinators joined in: ‘From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.’
the community | Strangers are Friends Waiting to Happen
Strangers are Friends Waiting to Happen F
or five years, Mel and Meg have been matched as a Big Sister and Little Sister with each other. Mel’s initial impression of
Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister all starts by filling out an enrollment form available online at www.bbbsedmonton.org, or by
Meg was, “this tiny girl bursting with energy!” Now that five years
calling 780-424-8181. References are contacted and record checks
have passed, Meg is still bursting with energy, but much taller!
are performed. An in-person interview is conducted and a brief ori-
Mel and Meg enjoy a variety of special memories, including
entation meeting is scheduled. Big Brothers Big Sisters works hard to
skating in the winter and celebrating Halloween together. Since Mel
ensure that both the program type and the match suit the volunteer
was little, every year her mom has thrown huge Halloween parties for
mentor as closely as possible to ensure the best possible outcome
the family. There are crazy costumes, spooky decorations, pumpkin
for the adult and the child. A mentor is a caring individual who provides a young person with support, advice, friendship, reinforcement and positive role model-
I’ve had such great mentors in my life; it was my turn to give back
ing on an ongoing basis. We ask that all volunteer mentors maintain regular contact with their match coordinator and that they are consistent and reliable within their mentoring relationship. Activities shared can be as simple as bike riding, baking cookies, playing video games or just hanging out. All Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are professionally guided and supported. To get your child involved with Big Brothers Big Sis-
carving and delicious goodie bags for everyone. This is the fifth year
ters, call 780-424-8181. Our enrollment and match coordinators will
running that Meg has attended the awesome Halloween party with
guide you through the process of determining the best opportunity
Mel. Not only has it become a tradition that the girls look forward to
for your child’s success. Once a brief application is filled out, a coor-
sharing together each year, but Meg has become part of Mel’s family.
dinator will meet with you and your child at your home or another
Mel first got interested in Big Brothers Big Sisters through her
venue. You will also be asked to attend an orientation with the agen-
old job with United Way where she decided to begin volunteering.
cy in order to understand what your expectations can be throughout
“I looked through the list and when I saw Big Brothers Big Sisters, I
your involvement. Programs exist at a number of Edmonton and area
knew that was exactly what I wanted to do. I’ve had such great men-
schools, as well as the better known Big/Little relationship.
tors in my life; it was my turn to give back,” Mel said. Since becoming a Big Sister, Mel has learned many important life lessons from her Little Sister. “I’ve learned that children in our community need role models,
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a not-for-profit organization that works with other community groups to provide a mentor to every child who needs one. A recent study performed by the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association found that 99 per cent of the Alberta parents
and that the more positive role models they have in their life, the
surveyed agree that guidance from a volunteer mentor can play an
more likely they will succeed. These kids are the future generation –
instrumental role in helping troubled children and teens.
we need to step-up and let them know that people in their community care about them,” Mel said. Mel’s advice toward people who are looking to become a Big
Children matched with mentors are: • 80% more likely to finish high school. • 52% less likely to skip school.
Brother or Big Sister is: “I would tell them that the time to become a
• 46% less likely to use drugs.
Big Sister or Brother is right now. It doesn’t take up too much time,
• 27% less likely to use alcohol.
and the feeling that you get after time spent with your Little (Brother
• 78% of former “Littles” who came from a social assistance background don’t rely on social assistance as adults.
or Sister) is magical. I would also assure them that they will probably get as much or more out of the match than their Little.” One thing people often wonder is what kind of support Big Brothers Big Sisters offers once you’ve decided to become part of one of the programs. When asked, Mel replied: “The training was exceptional; Big Brothers Big Sisters prepared us for everything and anything that might happen. The ongoing support from case workers is also great, I always feel supported.”
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the individual | Developing Edmonton’s Community, One Project at a Time
Developing Edmonton’s Community, One Project at a Time Story by Hilary Darrah
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s someone who specifically planned to leave Edmonton and not look back, Cary Williams has failed.
“I spent 10 years putting together a plan of how that would never happen,” laughs Wil-
liams. “My plan was never to be here, never to live in Edmonton. But as I got older, I realized that Edmonton has exactly what I wanted.” It was a trip in high school as a rotary exchange student that first gave Williams the urge to leave Edmonton behind. Picking the country he felt was furthest away from Edmonton – Japan – Williams lived with host families for a year. Upon returning to Canada, he decided to pursue a post-secondary education in international business with a focus on Japanese studies. He also did two co-op terms and another year in Japan, stretching the usual four-year degree into six years, but gaining valuable work and life experience. After looking at other cities, he and his wife made the decision to stay in Edmonton. “Edmonton has some unbelievable things happening, and more importantly, Edmonton has some unbelievable people making those things happen. That’s what’s most important,” Williams says. Tired of listening to friends complain that there was nothing to do in Edmonton, and knowing that the best way to meet people was to get involved, Williams and his wife saw the perfect opportunity to connect passionate talented Edmontonians, and thus created small mixer events. It was around the same time that the Next Gen task force was ending, and they were invited to collaborate with Next Gen. Williams first started as a volunteer, then joined as a committee member, and most recently took over as chair of the committee just last year. In addition to being involved in Next Gen, Williams also sits on two other boards: artsScene and Humanity Calls. artsScene is a national non-profit initiative that brings together young, creative and business professionals to help Edmonton’s creative community grow by supporting arts, culture, and other creative industries. Humanity Calls is a fundraising tournament where charities compete for a portion of the sponsorship, as well as individual donations. It gives people all over the world the opportunity to work together to donate to the most deserving charities in the most effective way. Williams was also named one of Avenue Edmonton magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, and with all the different projects and organizations he’s involved in, it’s clear to see why. Though he definitely struggles to maintain a balance of his time, he says it is all worth it. “I get up in the morning because of people. It’s the same reason why I work, why I volunteer; it’s all because I believe in the power of people to do really cool things,” he says. “I’m pretty lucky to be involved in such a great group.” And Edmonton is pretty lucky to have Cary Williams!
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Cary Williams
the community | Next Gen Creates Positive Change
Next Gen Creates Positive Change Story by Hilary Darrah
E
dmonton has a problem with missing persons. Post-secondary
“You can’t ask for feedback and honest change without looking
schools educate intelligent and innovative future leaders, but
to a young group to be innovative and push boundaries. Thankfully
that talent departs to other cities. Edmonton City Council knew they had to do something, so a task
we have a council and administration that recognizes that,” says Williams.
force was created in 2005 to determine how to stop the exodus of our young leaders to Toronto, Vancouver, the United States, and Asia. The community was asked for input on a diverse range of topics, such as arts and culture, sports and recreation, education, and business opportunities. The information gathered from these consultations was then presented to council in the form of nine recommendations. City Council quickly realized they needed an ongoing initiative, which
No other city has done something like this before. And at the end of the day, we are all united by wanting the same thing: a better city that we can all be proud of. led to the creation of the Edmonton Next Gen Committee. The committee, as it currently stands, is made up of volunteers. These volunteers include City of Edmonton employees, community volunteers, and a few city council members, all under the age of 40. On paper, Next Gen’s mandate from City Council is to specifically target an 18-40 year old demographic; however, their events tend to draw a larger age range than that. That, and a limited budget, can make it rather difficult to accurately represent the needs of this diverse group of people. “It’s a challenge because we’re a unique vehicle,” says Cary Williams, chair of the Next Gen committee. “No other city has done something like this before. And at the end of the day, we are all united by wanting the same thing: a better city that we can all be proud of.” Christine Causing, Next Gen coordinator, also feels that there
Next Gen is able to work with other like-minded community partners to put on events. Up to this point, Next
is increasing desire to get involved and really impact community
Gen organized the majority of the events, though Williams sees a
change in the Next Gen demographics.
definite shift towards more partnership-sponsored events. Some of
“More and more we have young people who want to build con-
the Next Gen events include the initiative to have Wi-Fi hotspots in
nections in their community and shape the city. Our city is growing,
Edmonton’s downtown, speaker series to bring youth together with
and as it grows, it becomes more important to get involved and make
successfully business leaders, Global Youth Assembly, and Pecha
change,” says Causing.
Kucha Night.
Next Gen has been fortunate to receive a lot of autonomy from
One of its most popular events, Pecha Kucha Night, is a unique
the city, which Causing believes has a lot to do with this city’s more
concept from Tokyo. Created in 2003, this event was generated for
progressive attitude, and Williams agrees.
designers to meet, network, and showcase their work in public. It is a continued on page 11
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the community | Should You Buy Local?
Should you buy local? Story by Krista D. Ball
T
farmer’s markets around the Greater Edmonton Area. You can
he “eat local” movement has been gaining steam in Canada
purchase fresh tomatoes from a farmer and ask them directly
since “The 100-Mile Diet” (by Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKin-
how it was grown. Imported produce often isn’t picked ripe.
non) was published, and it shows no sign of slowing down. For local
Some vegetables need to be sprayed upon arrival to acceler-
Edmonton businesses and farmers, this is welcomed news in the face
ate freshness. Local food doesn’t need to be sprayed; it’s fresh
of years of corporate farming and imported foods.
off the vine. For a farmer’s market near you, check out www.
However, the local movement is often pitted against the organic
albertamarkets.com.
movement, confusing buyers and frustrating local growers who are quasi-organic, but lack the official status. To further complicate
» Local food insulates from environmental catastrophes.
matters, the organic stamp requirements and costs are difficult for a small producer to obtain. Oftentimes, it would make a farmer’s
Relying on all of your lettuce to come from California or Florida
product too costly.
can hurt your pocket book when there is a freak snow storm or a
That’s where buying local has an advantage; it brings together
hurricane or any dozen other weather problems. Local green-
consumers and producers face-to-face and opens dialogue. It puts a
houses can help buffer food shortages when import crops are
face on our food.
destroyed, keeping food prices reasonable. If your grocery store
So why should you buy local?
» More money stays in our local communities.
doesn’t carry local food, ask them to start!
» Local food gets us in touch with our seasons.
Cost is a frustrating factor with eating locally. It’s true that im-
Granted, this is a lot easier in warmer climates with growing sea-
ported foods are sometimes cheaper. Mexican tomatoes or Cali-
sons longer than four months. In an ideal world, we would have
fornia strawberries can cost less than those same foods grown in
access to affordable, organically-grown local foods 12 months of
Edmonton. However, purchasing local foods helps keep money
the year. To speak plainly, accessing local food all year around is
in Edmonton. Eat Local First (www.eatlocalfirst.com) estimates
extremely difficult for us. And it’s part of the fun.
that $48 of every $100 spent locally stays in the community.
Growing up, I ate homemade raspberry jam and frozen strawber-
More local money means more cash that stays here, and that’s
ries from the U-Pick on our ice cream. We didn’t buy strawber-
always good for local business growth.
ries in January because they didn’t taste right. Today, many
» Local food doesn’t have to travel far.
people don’t even know what a strawberry should taste like; one that hasn’t been transported across the continent and treated with endless chemicals. Eating local challenges us to adjust our
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Travel impacts pollution and freshness. Local produce can
diets to the changing seasons and to not lose the simple plea-
be harvested ripe and sold the same day at one of the many
sures of knowing what food should taste like.
Buying local has an advantage; it brings together consumers and producers face-to-face and opens dialogue. » You develop a relationship with local producers. This gives you power over your food. Alan and Nicola Irving of Irving Farm Fresh (http://www.irvingsfarmfresh.com/ ) let me visit their farm last autumn when I purchase a pig from them. While their operation is not “organic,” there was no denying the ethical treatment these animals received. I cannot guarantee that another facility, even listed as organic, could compete with them on that level, so all of my pork purchases go to them and not an import. I do choose local over organic most of the time, but I still make pesticide-free a high priority. When shopping our local farmer’s market, I make sure that the produce I purchase has not been sprayed and has not used chemical fertilizers. It costs farmers a lot of money and effort to get the “organic” stamp. I’d rather buy spinach from the little old lady down the road who uses compost and manure as her fertilizer than pay three times as much for the same spinach with the “organic” stamp on it from anywhere else. For me, it’s the only way to go. Krista is a local Edmonton author who spends her Sunday afternoons at the Callingwood Farmer’s Market. For more information on Krista, check out her website at www.kristadball.com
continued from page 9 Japanese term for the sound of chit-chat, and has a unique presenta-
made up of volunteers. Applications to be a volunteer can be found
tion format designed to keep presentations concise and engaging.
on the Next Gen website.
Presenters have six minutes and 40 seconds, which is 20 slides with
Next Gen’s newest project is the Edmonton Community Chal-
20 seconds per slide to explain their ideas. It has caught on across
lenge, which is designed to get people more involved with their
the world, now running in more than 260 cities. Edmonton was the
community leagues. Each league will put forth a team to compete in
third Canadian city to run a Pecha Kucha Night, and has had six, since
challenges and win points. The team with the most points at the end
starting in 2008. The seventh PKN is Thursday, Jun. 3 at the Citadel
of the challenge will win $15,000 to put towards an initiative in their
in the Maclab Theatre, located at 9828 101A Ave. The event starts at
community. The fact that there’s such interest from Generation Y in
7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online or at Tix On the Square.
getting more involved dismisses the suggestion that all the latest
If public speaking isn’t your forté, there are still many other ways to serve your community. “It’s pretty easy to get involved in what Next Gen is trying to do, without getting involved with Next Gen itself,” says Williams; “which is where the newsletter is great.” Next Gen has an online newsletter, sent out every Thursday
generation is selfish and uncaring about their community. “The people involved in Next Gen are incredibly committed to volunteering and bettering our city and communities,” says Williams. “I’m so excited to see what’s to come in the next few years.” “Ultimately, it’s important for Next Genners to get involved,” adds
to almost 2,000 people, which features local events for anyone to
Causing; “because we’re inheriting the city as we speak.” For more information on Next Gen and Pecha Kucha Night, visit
participate in. There are also many Next Gen working groups that are
www.edmontonnextgen.ca.
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the individual | Growing Professionally and Personally with JCI
Growing Professionally and Personally with JCI Story by Sarah Kmiech
W
hen Sonia Egey-Samu and her husband Aron first moved
in front of her classmates while in school. But through one particular
to Edmonton from Winnipeg in late 2004, they were
program offered, called effective speaking training, she was able to
looking to meet new people where close friendships could be made.
get over her fear of public speaking and can now hold her own when
What they found was a body of people that had a lot more than only
speaking to groups of a hundred people or more.
friendship to offer. They found Junior Chamber International, an organization set out to provide opportunities and leadership skills for
you to break out of those barriers and develop the way that you
young leaders in our community.
speak, your annunciation, even your tone,” Egey-Samu said. “There
“I was born and raised in Winnipeg. I met my husband there, and then we moved out here to Edmonton,” Egey-Samu, 30, said. “We had absolutely no contacts: no friends, no family, nobody.” In order to make new connections in her new city, she went on-
are so many different skills that are involved that you get to practice in a safe environment, which apply directly to your real world.” One aspect of her real world is her profession. She is an investment fund specialist with ATB Investment Services Inc. The growth
line and searched for networking groups within Edmonton, and found
she has achieved through JCI is something she has been able to
JCI. What initially attracted her to this non-profit organization was the
bring to her work, making her more comfortable and confident. “I’ve
idea of getting to know a diverse group of people, but the opportuni-
been allowed to take it to my business. So now what I do, as part of
ties that came along with it were what made her stay.
my practice, is I do a weekly presentation to different partners of my
“One thing that I always tell people is that everybody comes for one reason, and they stay for another,” smiled Egey-Samu. “I came
business.” Another benefit JCI has presented to Egey-Samu is networking.
looking for friends, some people come for business contacts … for me
JCI is an international organization, possessing 20,000 members in
it was to feel involved with a group of people, but I stayed because of
110 countries. Some conventions are held globally, giving members a
the self development part of it.”
chance to get together and share in each other’s experiences. These
JCI is a group of professional individuals ages 18 to 40, who want
experiences can be business related, or just to simply meet new
to grow and create a positive change within themselves, which will
people. This has given Egey-Samu the chance to meet several people
then lead to positive changes in their community.
from all around the world.
Through training seminars and conventions put on by JCI, she has felt herself grow both in her personal and her business life. She described herself as the shy, quiet person who couldn’t even speak
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“There are a lot of people who are shy, and (this program) forces
“The point of the conventions are to be able to meet other leaders from different nations and understand how their practices work
… you really get to learn and network, you get to build a business network around the world,” she said. Though she has been involved with JCI for almost six years, it was this past year where she became the director of growth and development. She takes this role seriously and sees it as a way where she can help take JCI to a whole new level. For example, she decided to bring in recognizable names to come and speak at training events and focus more on professional development. This brought their average crowd from 25 people to almost 90 people per event in only a couple months. And the numbers keep on growing. The amount of members has grown by 400 per cent over the last five years, said David Demian, president of JCI Edmonton. “This is one of the fastest growing business groups in Edmonton. There are 20 to 50 new members every year,” Demian expressed. “You get to build substantial relationships where you get to really know the person.” On Thursday, Jun. 24 there will be an upcoming free event open to anyone ages 18 to 40 who may be interested in becoming a JCI member. The Experience JCI event will be held at the Lexus of Edmonton dealership located at 11204 170th St. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m. with snacks to follow at 6:30 p.m. There will be speakers throughout the evening, talking all about JCI and what they do. This is a chance for everyone to come and see what JCI is all about. But there is more to JCI than conferences, conventions and networking. Part of their mission is to create a positive change in our communities, and this is done through volunteering time and efforts to certain organizations. They are actively involved with the Youth Emergency Shelter Society, a society that helps
homeless youth in our community. They also dedicate their time to Junior Achievement, a group that focuses on children’s educational successes. “Now I truly understand that it’s not what you get from it, it’s what you put in,” exclaimed Egey-Samu. “And you get so much more out of it than you could ever imagine.” For more information on JCI Edmonton, visit their website at www.jciedmonton.com. Information on Junior Achievement, www.janorthalberta.org/ index.cfm. Information on YESS, www.yess.org. Sonia Egey-Samu
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mergemag.ca | Event Calendar
Event Calendar June
We’re always on the lookout for upcoming social, fundraising and business-related events in and around Edmonton. • Arts & Cultural Events • Fundraising for Charity or Community Groups • Business Seminars and Workshops
Social Events June
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NextFest Runs June 3 - 13 All shows $10, Day passes $18, Festival pass $40
Nextfest, Edmonton’s multidisciplinary arts festival is dedicated to the cultivation and professional development of the emerging artist. Our annual June festival runs for 11 days with over eighty performances in multiple venues throughout the Edmonton downtown area. This event celebrates new theatre, dance, cyber-art, music, painting, photography, filmmaking, poetry. For tickets and information, call the Roxy Theatre at 780-453-2440 or visit www.nextfest.ca/
June
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Pecha Kucha Night 7 Open 7:00PM, presentations at 7:30PM Maclab Theatre at the Citadel Adult $9, Students $7, At door $10
Pecha Kucha Night 7 is an event put on by Next Gen featuring an evening of presentations exploring local ideas in the areas of design, planning, technology, arts & culture and more. Next Gen focuses on creating a city that attracts and gives voice to the Next Generation in the life and growth of our community. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.citadeltheatre.com/events.php?eventid=774&cat=49
June
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Heart of the City Festival Runs June 5-6 Giovanni Caboto Park Adult $9, Students $7, At door $10
Enjoy a free day of non-stop original music and artwork by local artists! Heart of the City showcases all genres and talent levels in music and visual art. For more information, visit http://www.hotcmf.com/
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June
5
Movies on the Square Pre-movie activities at 8:30PM, movie at 9:45PM Free Admission
This summer, bring your friends and family out to Churchill Square for Movies on the Square. Come early to grab a seat and some snacks, and enjoy pre-movie entertainment including a fabulous balloon artist, dancing, prizes and much more!
June
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The Colours of Spring 7:30PM - 9:30PM Sacred Heart Church of the First People, 10821 96th St. Adult $17.75, Student/Senior $14.75, Child $11.75
A long-standing Kokopelli tradition taking place in Kokopelli’s first concert home, the Colours of Spring Encore brings together music from throughout the season along with a few funny faves and awards recognizing the season’s successes. For more information on the Kokopelli Choir Association, visit http://www.kokopellichoirs.com/
June
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Startup Weekend Edmonton Runs June 25 - 27 Enterprise Square Adult $17.75, Student/Senior $14.75, Child $11.75
Presented by Startup Edmonton, Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. Tickets available at www. startupedmonton.com.
June
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Experience JCI Starts at 5:30PM Lexus of Edmonton Dealership, 11204 170th St.
JCI Edmonton, or Junior Chamber of Commerce, is holding a free event at for people ages 18 to 40 who are interested in getting to know more about this organization. There will be speakers throughout the evening talking about JCI and what they do. Drinks and snacks will be provided. This is a chance for everyone to experience JCI! Visit http://www.jciedmonton.com/ or call them at 780-426-0347.
June
25
Edmonton Jazz Festival Runs June 25 to July 4
The 2010 Edmonton Internation Jazz Festival (EIJF) brings music from around the world and a jazz for everyone. Concerts of all sizes hit city stages, clubs and parks for a 10-day celebration of local, national and international jazz talent. For more information, visit http://www.edmontonjazz.com/cms/
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The Works Art & Design Festival Runs June 25 to July 7 Multiple venues
The Works Art & Design Festival attracts artists and patrons from around the world, boosting the enery and imagination of Downtown Edmonton at the start of every summer. The Works is a free event that draws an audience representing all ages and interests, offering over 200 exciting exhibits and special events to the public.
July
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Canada Day in Edmonton Multiple Locations
Visit http://edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/festivals-events.aspx for a lisf of events happening in Edmonton on Canada Day.
Fundraising Events June
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Golf for Food Tournament Realty Executives 2010 Legends Golf and Country Club 53541 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Ab
Eighteen holes to raise funds for the Food Bank never sounded so good. Come out with a team on Thursday , June 3, 2010, shot gun start. Show us your strokes at the Legends Golf and Country Club (53541 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park) and support the Food Bank. For more information, feel free to contact Crystal Hanson, Tournament Coordinator at 780.231.9401 or e-mail cdhanson67@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Go to http://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/may-june-events/ for more information and for the registration form.
June
3
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Gala & Silent Auction 5:30PM - 9:00PM Northlands Expo Centre, Hall E. 7300 116th Ave. Edmonton, AB Tickets $125
Come celebrate some of Edmonton’s most inspirational women at the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Gala & Silent Auction. The event looks at recognizing accomplishments in various categories: from arts and athletics, to education and entrepreneurs, this is an evening spent recognizing the achievements of women in our community.
June
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Big Wheels Deliver Meals 12:00PM - 7:00PM 11111 103rd Ave, Edmonton, AB
To celebrate Senior’s Week, Edmonton Meals on Wheels is hosting its 3rd annual Big Wheels Deliver Meals event. Join us for a BBQ and tailgate party. Check out the vintage vehicles from the Edmonton Street Rod Association that will line 103 Ave from 111 St - 112 St. Proceeds from hamburger and beer sales will support the meal subsidy program. More information is available at 780-429-2020. Edmonton Meals on Wheels is a not-for-profit organization that relies on volunteers to provide nutritious meals which promote health, well being and independence for our clients.
June
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Dufashanye Dinner & Silent Auction 5:30PM - 10:30PM Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton, AB Tickets are $50.00
Dufashanye Canada Foundation is an Edmonton based non-profit organization contributing to the development of education and improvements to the living conditions of children and families in need in Burundi, Africa. Please join us for our 1st annual dinner and silent auction event. Tickets are $50.00 and can be purchased online at www.dufashanye.org or by calling 780-757-2877.
June
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Homeless for a Night Registration starts at 6:00PM Telus Field 10233 96th Ave
Homeless for a Night is an event that provides participants with a very small taste of what one evening without the comforts of home might be like. While the experience for participants comes nowhere close to the reality of actually being on the streets, the event encourages people to move beyond their comfort zone and imagine a life with far less luxury. While certain comforts such as beds, shelter, privacy and electricity are not available to all participants, the event does offer many enjoyable elements such as live entertainment, a speech from a former client, fire pits after dark, food, refreshments and more.
June
19
I Go 100 Charity Row West Edmonton Mall
Michelle, a 42 year old mom, will row 100km in one day on an indoor rowing machine at West Edmonton Mall - and raise $40,000 dollars to build a school in Mozambique through Plan Canada. For more information on Michelle’s quest, visit http://www.igo100.ca/
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mergemag.ca | Event Calendar June
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Safeway Father’s Day Walk/ Run Event Registration is 8:00AM, Event Starts at 9:30AM Laurier Park
Register for a 5km run or 1.6km walk for prostate cancer. Funds raised from the 2010 Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run will go to support Prostate Cancer Canada, Prostate Cancer Foundation BC and The Prostate Centre. For more information, visit http://www.prostatecancer.ca/Father-s-DayRun/Cities/Edmonton.aspx
June
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Pets in the Park - Edmonton Humane Society 9:00PM - 4:00PM Laurier Park, Edmonton, AB
Held annually in the City of Edmonton, Pets in the Park is the signature event for the Edmonton Humane Society. Don’t miss your opportunity to show off your pet! Last year, the park was full of pets and their people. Dogs, cats, ferrets, parrots and even a few snakes were spotted. Please show your support for the homeless animals of our community. For more information about the 18th Annual Pets in the Park, please call Corinne at 780-491-3880 or visit http://www.edmontonhumanesociety. com/.
Business Events
June
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Training and Networking Event 6:00PM JCI members are free, non-members, $10 Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Join JCI Edmonton as they welcome Michael Donovan, of Donovan Creative, as he speaks on training and networking techniques. For more information on the event, email training@jciedmonton.com. For information on JCI Edmonton, visit their website at http://www.jciedmonton. com/
June
3
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Build an Online Newsroom Workshop
6:30AM - 8:30PM 5326 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB
Revealing Assets-Home Staging and Decluttering Services is holding an event to help make your property stand out from your competition and to appeal to the masses. Come and spend 2 hours with a Certified Staging Professional who is actively staging homes for home-sellers in todays Real Estate Market. You will gain all of the tools, tricks, tips, and instructions necessary to realise a profitable and speedy sale. Seats are limited and always sell out quickly, call today to reserve your seat, call 780-913-5589.
June
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Coaching Conversations that Work Runs June 17 & 18, 9:30AM - 5:00PM $250 per person, Early bird 10 days before $227 Stanley Milner Public Library Rm 27
This powerful 2-day advanced communications training is not theoretical; it is an experiential workshop providing valuable insights and practical skills that support change in how you relate to family, co-workers, managers, clients and subordinates. Enjoy 2 days of coaching and being coached, and in the process learn a powerful new way of communicating, that can change how you relate to others and how they relate to you. For more information visit http://www.co-creating.ca/current-events/ or call Creative Attention Canada at 780-465-1721, or send an email to cctw@co-creating.ca. To register, phone Patricia at 780-934-9659.
June
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Learn the Art of Home Staging for a Quick Sale
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Romancing Your Business 7:00PM Single ticket, $60, or two tickets for $100
This event will help wedding business owners with innovative “how to” tips on how to bring the romance into the business and marketing strategy. You´ll be challenged to evaluate your mentality, approach, and tactics so that you can effectively explore creative ways to make your business more attractive and profitable in today´s challenging market. To register, or for more information, visit http://www.lovestoryexpo.com/b_tickets.php
June
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Master Media Interviews Workshop 10:00AM - 4:00PM Star of the North Retreat Centre, St. Albert, AB
You’ll learn to: -Create the essential documents for your newsroom -Determine which Web 2.0 tools best suit your style and organization -Set up RSS and other communication tools -Produce and embed audio and video podcasts into your newsroom -Design your newsroom for bloggers and social media sites -Bookmark, comment and optimize your newsroom to increase visibility -Distribute and syndicate your content -Present you or your company up as an expert in your industry -Create a newsroom without a website and without any online publishing skills, if necessary, and much more…
You’ll learn to: -Craft your key messages and convey your company’s core values in media interviews -Ask the right questions from the reporter before the interview that will ensure your success -Customize your interview for print, broadcast and online journalists -Ensure the reporter gets the story they want while telling the story you want -Research the reporter and their media outlet before the workshop -Critique your interviews and that of other participants through videotaping -Communicate your key messages even in a crisis -Secure media clippings of your interviews though media monitoring services and much more…
Visit http://www.mediamag.ca/ or call Marilyn Jones at 780-695-5675 for more information and to register.
Visit http://www.mediamag.ca/ or call Marilyn Jones at 780-695-5675 for more information and to register.
10:00AM - 4:00PM Star of the North Retreat Centre, St. Albert, AB
the community | Kokopelli Choirs Bring Harmony to Edmonton
Kokopelli Choirs Bring Harmony to Edmonton Story by Hilary Darrah “Always do something that scares you a bit, and challenges you,” says Scott Leithead. Leithead, the founder of Kokopelli Choirs, is familiar with taking the challenging path. After getting his Bachelor of Music and then
shoot of the Kokopelli Youth Choir, but it has since developed into a group made up of young adults ages 20 and up, from all over Edmonton. Shumayela (pronounced shoo-mah-YEH-lah, is an African word in the Xhosa language, meaning “to share”) is in its fourth season, and
a Bachelor of Education, he became a music teacher at Victoria School of Arts in Edmonton. Frustrated by the lack of good choirs for youth, he followed his passion and created Kokopelli Choir in 1996 for members 14 to 23 years old, whose experiences range from no musical training, to pursuing music education in school. In a path different from other choirs, Leithead prefers to keep the music selections eclectic and also tends to avoid competitions.
Kokopelli is just a great way to meet new people and get involved in your community “I just wanted to keep things positive,” explains Leithead. “Competitions can change the energy of the choir, and I really just wanted to focus on the fun of
is a choir for treble and changing voices ages 10 to
singing.”
16 years old. Kikimasu (pronounced kee-kee-MAHS
As they grew, they were given the opportunities to attend many provincial, national, and international events. Most recently, they attended the Dresden Choir Festival in Germany, and were honoured by being the only North American choir invited to participate. In addition to many North American cities, the choir has toured to
- the “u” is silent, is a Japanese word meaning “hear it’) is Kokopelli’s newest ensemble made up of 33 singers, aged 8 to 12. To join any of these choirs, the process is fairly simple. First, email or call to set up an audition. Once you’ve completed your audition, if they like your voice, you’ll either be placed in the choir right away or,
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Malaysia, Namibia, South Africa, Botswa-
depending on when your audition falls in the season, you’ll be placed
na, and Zambia. Kokopelli felt a special bond while touring Africa,
on a callback list to join at an upcoming date.
especially to two choirs: the Mascato Coastal Youth Choir in Swakopmund, Namibia, and the Siyacula Youth Choir from Somerset West in Cape Town, South Africa. A chorister exchange program between
“Kokopelli is just a great way to meet new people and get involved in your community,” says Scott. As for upcoming performance dates, Kokopelli is currently one
Kokopelli and the African choirs was created. As more time was spent
concert away from completing their fourteenth season. The Colours
in Africa, members of Kokopelli knew they wanted to help, and raised
of Spring Encore concert is Saturday, Jun. 12 at 7:30 at the Sacred
funds to support initiatives for the sister choirs. This dedication to
Heart Church of the First Peoples, 10821 96th St. Tickets are still
giving back has been recognized with several awards, including the
available for purchase at the Kokopelli website.
YMCA Peace Medal. In addition to Kokopelli, Leithead also created three other choirs:
They will also be performing at the Bogani Café, 2023 111th St., on the last weekend of June for their annual Sing-A-Thon to raise
Òran, Shumayela, and Kikimasu. Founded in 2002, Òran (pronounced
funds for their African Projects Fund. More details will be available on
“oh-RON”, and is Gaelic for the word “song”) began as an alumni off-
their website, www.kokopellichoirs.com.
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the individual | The Social Ninja of Business
The Social Ninja of Business Ken Bautista creates a social platform for young professionals Story by Sherree Elm “Everyone always talks about entrepreneurship like a marathon, that it is a long haul that you have to push through. I say it’s more like ‘parkour’, where you jump from one building top to another. You always need to shift and adapt; and if you do it enough, you begin to anticipate different situations. It’s never going to be a straight path to something, and you need to know when something is not working. There is a difference between being stubborn, and knowing when it’s not working in order to approach it differently.” Meet Ken Bautista, co-founder of the online Discovery Kids Seek Your Own Proof, as well as co-chair of Edmonton’s artsScene and active organizer of Edmonton’s Next Generation groups. Bautista’s above philosophy not only applies to his success in business, but also to the success in introducing the world to Edmonton through collective groups. While Bautista worked towards an education degree at the University of Alberta, he gave his time to the provincial museum organizing education programs to get kids involved with the museums exhibits. With the web becoming more prevalent, his passion for teaching and his interest in business led Bautista to explore technology in creating web-based educational resources for the classroom. In his third year of university, Bautista wrote his first business plan to develop and implement these web-based resources for use in schools. After receiving a loan from the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, he was able to buy his first computer and create an income with web contracts from schools and school districts. After graduating in 1999 with an elementary education degree, Bautista recognized the opportunity in full time entrepreneurship and launched Hot Rocket, a web development agency, obtaining client, government and corporate contracts. “At our largest we grew to eleven people. I started to learn about the world of business too, not just web development. I learned how to run a profitable business. We began to shift as I defined what is important in terms of me as an entrepreneur. Did we want a big company, or did we want a great company? What is the measure of success for me as the entrepreneur? That’s when it became more
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about working on really cool projects that we enjoyed and that we
“I got tired of working for client projects where we would hit
made money off of, instead of just trying to grow,” says Bautista.
a wall creatively or due to budget. We had clients like the Terrell
“It seems that’s what they always tell you to do is growth, growth,
Museum, the Science Alberta Foundation, the TELUS world of Sci-
growth when it comes to business, and there are so many pressures
ence, where they would contract us to develop games and such. We
and stresses that come with growth and rapid expansion. But you can
learned a lot working for these clients. Seek Your Own Proof is basi-
still make a lot of money along the way if you are really smart about
cally everything that we couldn’t do with those clients,” says Bautista.
what you take on, and say no to stuff. Because it wasn’t just about
At the end of 2008 Bautista and Suriano realized that they had
money, it was about doing something we actually wanted to do. So
something great with Seek Your Own Proof and began to strategize
that became the new way, after growing into a large mountain, we
their shift from a services company to a product company.
downsized into a lean model.”
Bautista began pitching the new online learning resource to ven-
In a competitive industry where businesses were competing in
ture forums. In a short time SYOP won the TEC VenturePrize competi-
the same pool for work, Bautista found that their flexible business
tion, and was recognized with a number of industry awards including
model opened the doors to collaborate with other companies. Travel-
Most Promising New Company at the Canadian New Media Awards.
ing to other cities to build business relationships, Bautista downsized
Before the end of the year, Bautista closed an exclusive deal with
to himself and his business partner, Jason Suriano, and contracted
Discovery Kids, the world’s largest non-fiction media company.
out to other companies, focusing on being profitable and doing specific jobs. In 2008 Bautista and Suriano laid the footwork for a web-based
During this success, the question that remained on Bautista’s mind was: “How do I stay in Edmonton?” “If I moved to Toronto or New York or San Francisco, I could
educational resource for kids called Seek Your Own Proof (www.
probably do a lot of damage there. Being an entrepreneurial person
seekyourownproof.com).
and having a larger market, in just a few days one could have access to such a diverse group of people. In Edmonton you have to make
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the individual | The Social Ninja of Business a lot more phone calls and don’t have the opportunity to meet the people in person. That’s where all this new stuff comes into play, like artsScene, Startup and TEDx. We’re trying to create this network of people here, and experience all of the experiences one would get in other cities in Edmonton. Edmonton has a great community to start with, it’s just a matter of making Edmonton believe that we can be a better city,” says Bautista. “It’s the people that are entrepreneurial, creative, that have the innovation; that is who is going to be able to compete on a global scale, so we need to start doing that. The key is in our people. How do you take the people here and get them to create world-class businesses and world-class products? These ‘groups’ are bringing these people out of the wood work.” Two of the many groups that Bautista is active in include TEDx Edmonton and artsScene Edmonton. TEDx is a new form of professional development. It is a forum of free online videos where, in 18 minutes, the speaker will offer passion, wisdom, inspiration and information. TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) talks are defined as: “Ideas worth spreading,
artScene Events Startup Weekend Edmonton June 25-27, 2010 Presented by Startup Edmonton, Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. It takes place June 25 to 27, 2010 in the temporary Art Gallery of Alberta galleries at Enterprise Square in downtown Edmonton. Tickets are available at startupedmonton.com
riveting talks by remarkable people that are free to the world”. Some speakers have included Al Gore and Bill Gates. Topics are related to technology, entertainment, design, business, science and global issues. TEDx Edmonton is a local and independent event featuring speakers with a connection to Edmonton, whether they work, do business or live here. “We wanted to show that Edmonton has been outputting really good and creative people for a while now,” says Bautista. “We have a lot of amazing people within their industry that are doing some great things.” TED videos are available online at www. ted.com. The next TEDx Edmonton event can be found by visiting www.tedxedmonton.com or following TEDx Edmonton on Facebook. artsScene Edmonton is a non-profit initiative that brings together young business and creative professionals (ages 18-40) through the arts, culture and creative industries. “Individuals come from all sorts of professions and backgrounds such as engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs, but the group is set up against the backdrop of arts
artScene Presents: Behind the Scenes at the Freewill Shakespeare Festival July 9, 2010 Join us for another exclusive behind the scenes event at the Free Will Players’ 22nd season in the Heritage Amphitheatre at Hawrelak Park. Experience the Ultimate Summer Shakespearience and make a toast to the Bard with your fellow young professionals (ages 18-40) - check out the sets, meet performers and crew members, and watch a spectacular outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing later in the evening. Tickets are available at artssceneedmonton.com
and culture,” says Bautista. artsScene is a social group that hosts events such as Behind the Scenes events with the Edmonton Opera, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and Alberta Ballet. “It’s a new way to meet new people. Fifty to sixty percent that attend each event are new to the experience, which allows you to always be meeting new people.” It was only about a year ago that Bautista began the initiative
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artScene Presents: Behind the Scenes at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald August 19, 2010 Celebrate the city’s hottest month with a Behind the Scenes
with artsScene, collaborating with interVivos and Next Gen. Today
summer patio event at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
these groups work together to facilitate a social platform for success-
Steeped in history, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald opened
ful young professionals to create networks and share passion for the
its doors in 1915 and has continued to be the centre of
city. Kids and parents can head to seekyourownproof.com to sign up for agent accounts. Seek Your Own Proof is launching real-world Field Missions programs this summer, starting with the Discovery Times Square Exposition in New York City a well as a field mission in Edmonton specially for kids in the local community.
Edmonton’s social life. Join fellow young professionals (ages 18-40) and discover the building’s history and architecture, combined with a summer patio party with DJs, drinks and more overlooking the city’s river valley. It’ll be an artsScene Behind the Scenes event like no other! Tickets are available at artssceneedmonton.com
the community | Article title goes here
Small Dogs Have No Fear,
Mighty Mutts Is Here! Story by Mathew J. White
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n a sunny spring afternoon, Scheri Manson and her three chihuahuas set out for a day of fun in one of Edmonton’s off-
leash dog parks. Before letting her dogs wander, Manson scanned her surroundings and noticed a lack of supervision for the larger dogs. Overcome by fear for her pups, Manson left the park thinking there must be a safer place to bring her dogs. “I was overwhelmed, so I picked up my dogs and left,” said Manson, director of Mighty Mutts. After a quick Google search, Manson realized she wasn’t the only person sharing these fears. “There were 200 and some people interested in a group for small dogs,” she said. So she did something about it. In March 2009 Manson launched the group Mighty Mutts, Edmonton’s first small-dog friendly play group. Mighty Mutts is an organization that provides pet owners with a
spend a lot of time on the floor, interacting and learning how to be a dog.” Members are ecstatic to be able to allow their small dogs to roam and play without having to worry about their safety. “They’re leaving after the first meeting and they’re crying,” said Manson. A persistent problem for Mighty Mutts seems to be the lack of available space during the long winter months. See Spot Run, a local doggie daycare and training facility, rented them a small space, but it wasn’t enough. Even after leasing a larger area adjacent to See Spot Run, there are still issues. “One of the negative things about this space... we were having meet-ups of 70 people, you can’t do that in here,” said Brian Manson, Scheri’s husband. Despite the lack of space forcing smaller meet-ups, dog owners are still excited to have somewhere to bring their little ones during those long Edmonton winters.
place to bring their dogs to play and socialize in a worry-free environ-
“It’s a cool climate seven months of the year, and sometimes you
ment. There are restrictions based on weight, neutering, vaccinations,
don’t even want to go out with your own dog,” said Amanda Helmle,
and registration, so people are given the assurance they need to let
assistant organizer. “It’s nice to have somewhere inside to come.”
their dogs interact freely. Within weeks the organization began to
The organization’s official website, http://www.meetup.com/might-
grow. People all over Edmonton and surrounding areas were thrilled
ymutts/, provides members with gathering dates, weight classes,
to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
restrictions, and even photo sharing opportunities with the group’s
“By June 27 we were in Pets in the Park (a fund-raising event held by The Edmonton Humane Society) and we raised $6,000,” said Manson. “I think a lot of small dog owners treat their dogs as children, so they’re often coddled or spoiled,” said Manson. “A lot of them don’t
most active members. With over 160 members and more than 71 meet-ups to date, the future of Mighty Mutts looks bright. “Within a year’s time, I’m hoping it’s a business that can operate and take care of itself,” said Scheri Manson.
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the community | The Edmonton Humane Society
The Edmonton Humane Society Story by Sarah Kmiech
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e have all seen them - the stray cat wondering around our neighbourhood, the thin dog sniffing for scraps in the alley.
These are the voiceless animals in our community who have been
out wherever they are needed. Their actions increase the quality of
mistreated, neglected, and abandoned. They have no way to express
the animals’ lives while they wait to be adopted into their
how they feel, and rely only on the kindness of people who are will-
new home.
ing to give their time and efforts into helping them find their forever home. The Edmonton Humane Society gives a voice to these animals
Every year over 10,000 animals are brought to the society, who would otherwise have nowhere to go. Every dog and cat brought in is vaccinated,
that are in need. First started up back in 1907, their mission has
spayed or neutered, and micro chipped for identifica-
always been to care for homeless and abused animals in our com-
tion. Each animal costs approximately $250 to care
munity, and help them find responsible owners who will take them in
for while staying at the society. It takes $4 million per
and consider them to be a part of their family.
year to keep the society running. This not-for-profit organization
There are over 50 staff members in a range of departments who
relies solely on donations, grants, and support from the community.
dedicate their time to helping these homeless animals get healthy,
Money raised through pledges and donations go towards providing
feel loved, and find the best homes possible for them. The Veterinary
shelter, food and veterinary care.
Services Department makes sure every animal that comes into the
If you are interested in volunteering for the Human Society, or
society receives proper medical assistance. The Education Program
would like more information, visit www.edmontonhu-
spreads the message of proper pet care and responsible pet owner-
manesociety.com. If you believe an animal is being
ship to children and adults through school and group visits. The
mistreated, contact the Edmonton Humane Society
Animal Protection Program uses peace officers to check in on animals
Animal Protection Department at 780-491-3517,
who are believed to be living in harmful conditions. These are only a
13620 163rd St.
few of the beneficial programs that are offered by the society to better the care of homeless animals.
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There are over 500 volunteers who work within the society. They walk and play with the animals, assist in fundraising events and help
the community | Pets in the Park
Story by Sarah Kmiech
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sk any dog if they want to go for a walk, and you’re almost certain
to get a happy, tail-wagging response. Add in the fact that this walk will benefit their fellow furry friends, and that tail is bound to wag a little faster. The Edmonton Human Society is holding its 18th annual Pets in the Park event on Sunday, Jun. 27 at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park in Edmonton. Every fuzzy, feathered, and scaly pet are welcome to come and enjoy a day full of activities and fun, all with the goal of helping support local animals in need. There are two separate walking events to choose from to match you and your pet’s pace. There is either the Fabulous Furballs 2.5 kilometre walk, or the Tail Blazers 5 km run to sign up for. Pledge forms can be found online, or mailed to you when you call in to register. The deadline to register is Saturday, Jun. 26. Throughout the day there will be a variety of activities for you and your pet to participate in. Want to show off your dog’s agility? Enter them in the Fun Match. Think your dog has the highest IQ? Test it out in the K9 Challenge. There will also be various games for your pet to play. Enjoy watching your dog play Musical Mats, and be entertained as you
Pets in the Park Details • Event starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. • Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park is located at 13221 Buena Vista Rd.
watch them attempt to bob for hot dogs. Watch the talents of the
• Tail Blazers pledged fun run starts at 10 a.m.
Alberta Stock Dog sheep herding demonstration and the Alberta
• Fabulous Furballs pledged walk starts at 11 a.m.
Redneck Furry Fliers disc dogs. Even if you don’t have a pet, all ani-
• To register for the walk or run, call 780-491-3880.
mal lovers are welcome to come down and enjoy the day.
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the business | The How-Tos of Business
The
How-Tos of Business How To Write Business Story by Jill Scheyk
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our business can’t afford bad writing. Written pieces, like newsletters and annual reports, tell employees, customers
and media what to think of you. Like a good cover letter, your writing is a sales tool. These 10 tips will help you create convincing copy that boosts your bottom line: 1. Know your goals. Ask yourself what your purpose is. To make employees feel welcome? To clarify a process? To get a customer to buy your product? First decide why you’re writing, and then you can move on to how you’ll do it. 2. Choose your take-away. The take-away is the main message you want your audience to leave with. It’s never explicitly stated, but every line of your writing supports it. For example, your take-away might say: “Starship is the most reliable brand of spaceship.” 3. Commit to a tone. Are you trying to come across as friendly?
others like them. Save your CEO for financial statements or important employee announcements. 9. Write as much as you need to, then stop. Extra details or background are tempting, but always ask yourself: will anyone need this sentence to understand the take-away? I call this the “murder your darlings” advice. First edit, then edit some more. 10. Include a call to action. Tell your reader what you want them to do next. “Check out our website,” or “visit one of our stores,” are common calls to action. If you don’t include a call to action, your
Understanding? Authoritative? Try to have a conversation where you
audience will read and then do nothing.
represent that tone. Notice what kinds of words you use, and let that
Need creative copy that sells? Check out Jill Scheyk’s at www. yesthatjill.com or shoot her an email at jill@yesthatjill.com.
shape your writing. Once you have a tone, stick to it. 4. Prove it. Don’t just tell your reader it’s a game-changer. Show them. For example, a product benefit like: “Starship lets you beam into space whenever you like,” is more powerful than vague, subjective statements. 5. Avoid clichés and jargon. Clichés make your writing boring, and jargon makes it incomprehensible. Put technical terms in plain
Story by Michelle Devlin
Every speech should have a purpose. Whether you are being
language and ditch trite corporate terms like “synergize” and “go
asked to showcase your business, demonstrate a product, or inform
forward.”
clients about a new service, you are always being asked to speak
6. Forget about adjectives. Focus on a benefit instead of words like “easy,” “great,” or “dynamic”. Adjectives rarely deepen understanding. If you think you need an adjective, refer to tip #4 and prove it instead. 7. Leave out impressive vocab words. Newspapers write for a reading level between grades 9 and 12, so everyone can understand. Go for short, easily understood words. For example, “about” instead of “approximately.” 8. Don’t quote your CEO. If you need a quote, use a happy customer, employee or just an average Joe. People love hearing from
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How To Speak Business
for a reason. The concept of having a purpose or objective to your presentation is simple and yet often overlooked by many public speakers. When public speaking, the objective should be to communicate something to your audience, but if the point isn’t clear and concise, you will fail to be memorable or persuasive. Here are a few simple guidelines you can use to ensure your presentations are clear, concise and memorable. What’s Your Point? Prior to writing a speech, have a clear objective. Ask yourself, “What’s my point?” Do you want the audience to
understand a new process being implemented? Are you working to
ignore, forget, distort, or misunderstand the rest. Such lazy listening
persuade them to quit smoking or start an exercise program? If you
habits wreak havoc with relationships between customers and staff.
are not clear on what you hope to achieve with your presentation, expect your audience to be equally confused. Have you ever been in an audience listening to the speaker and
What’s in it for you? Developing good listening skills helps in problem solving by allowing you to gather information from customers and co-workers. When we listen to truly understand a situation
thought, “So what?” Writing a clear objective for your speech, and
and are clear on directions, we can avoid costly mistakes. When we
identifying it in your introduction will help you answer this common
take the time to ask questions, paraphrase and summarize, we reduce
question in the audiences mind.
time spent dealing with misunderstandings and confusion later.
Less is More A speech I recently presented had the following
We all have a hunger to be heard and truly listened to. Taking the
objective: “Inform people how to connect with their audiences.”
time to listen and understand another helps build strong, connected
In this speech, I provided techniques on how to get an audience
relationships. Listening encourages people to feel more comfortable
emotionally involved in a topic with the use of stories and personal
and confident because it shows you are interested in their point of
examples. Just like when you write a speech, write your objective in
view. Confident and comfortable employees take risks, explore op-
as few words as possible. In public speaking, less is generally more.
tions, and look for innovative ways to satisfy customers.
The audience is not looking to become an expert on the topic, just to
So how does a business leader develop a culture of effective
be able to simply walk away with enough information that they can
listening? The surest way to demonstrate the importance of listening
apply or use new concepts.
is to model the skills yourself.
Outcome Once your objective is clearly stated, I encourage my clients to also write an outcome, that is, what do you want the audi-
• Stop talking! You cannot listen if you are talking.
ence to “do” as a result of your presentation? Are you wanting them
• Look at the person speaking. Remove distractions and don’t fidget or doodle.
to change a particular behaviour or do something different as a result of your talk? Although you can write a speech after identifying your objective, determining an outcome more specifically identifies what should change for the audience. It might read something like this, “If I am successful, my audience will clearly understand public speaking techniques they can use to connect on an emotional level with their audiences.” State either what the audience will do or how they will feel as a result of your presentation. What really matters? As a speaker, it is important to remember who is most important in every presentation - your audience. All that you say and do is for them. Why are they listening to you? What message is important for them to take away? Having a clear purpose and knowing what outcome you want, ensures that both parties, yourself and your audience, are satisfied with the results. Prior to writing any speech, develop your objective, identify an outcome and keep it simple. You will know you have successfully conveyed your message with the e-mails, phone calls and inquiries that follow! Communicate better with Michelle Devlin, visit www.seriouslyspeaking.ca.
How To Listen For Business Story by Catherine Armstrong
There is a hidden cost of doing business that causes lower profits,
• Be careful not to interrupt. Give the speaker time to tell the story rather than jumping ahead and trying to guess what will be said next. Since speakers tend to make their most important point at the end, a good listener benefits by waiting until the speaker is finished. • Try to set aside your own views and opinions and keep an open mind. Be careful about prejudging the message because you don’t like the delivery or point of view. • Ask questions to truly understand. Allow time for the answers, even when you are rushed. • Look past the words. Notice the tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language used by the speaker. • Look for ways to agree with the speaker rather than listening for weak points or ways to disagree. • Check for understanding. Ask questions, paraphrase, and reflect feelings. • Listen for more than just the facts. Effective listening means paying attention with our ears, our eyes, our minds and our hearts. Effective communication is the key to customer satisfaction, increased productivity, improved problem solving and stronger relationships. Developing effective listening skills in your organization
poor problem solving, reduced safety and a breakdown in customer
may take time and effort. It will pay off in reduced conflict, enhanced
service. Poor listening is one of the most significant problems facing
relationships and a satisfying work place. Catherine Armstrong, leadership coach, facilitator and workshop presenter, helps companies develop better leaders and create effective teams. Her website can be found at www.armstrongtraining.ca
leaders today. Business relies on clear communication, and when that breaks down, companies make costly mistakes. Employees should spend the majority of communication time listening. Most people listen to a fraction of what they hear, and they
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the business | Finding the Perfect Fit
Finding the Perfect Fit Story by Sarah Kmiech
I
t can be difficult figuring out which job would be best for you. There are lots of factors that take place in the decision making
process; there’s the actual work you will be doing, the business itself, and the people you will be working with. These factors are just a few amongst the many. With numerous things to take into consideration, it’s no wonder that finding a new job can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. I’ve had a few “in between jobs” moments, and each time I’ve felt the pressure to find a job that would not only benefit myself, but my employer as well. Since you want to be able to find the perfect fit and actually stay at a job longer than the two-week training process, it can be difficult finding the right job. This is where job recruitment agencies come in. They really do try and find the best job for you, and they are a free service for anyone looking for a job. One agency that does this in Edmonton is Headhunters Recruitment Inc. This company was formed in August of 2009 with the purpose of providing the means for job seekers to find their perfect job match. President, and one third of the founding partners of Headhunters Recruitment, Cam Macmillan, said their company goes to great lengths to find the right job match. “Aside from our traditional recruitment practices, we also have an in-depth personality assessment,” Macmillan said. “It’s to get a feel as to what type of person you are.” The goal of this assessment is to get a better understanding of the job seeker by taking a look at their personality and their work style. There are six areas which are looked at:
To give me an idea of the questions, and to see how accurate the results were, Macmillan forwarded me the assessment. The beginning of the assessment states: “Please answer the following questions by following your first impression and answering honestly.” Seemed fair enough. There were 100 questions, covering a variety of topics, such as: “I’d rather get things done on my own than delegate them to others,” to, “I don’t enjoy having deep discussions about a subject.” Every question had the option of strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree or strongly agree. It took me about 15 minutes to complete. I had my results within 24 hours, and I think they were pretty accurate. Just to make sure I wasn’t being biased, I asked my roommate what he thought about the results, and his take on it was, “Yep, it all sounds pretty reasonable.” I scored low in the leadership area, but that just means that I’m less assertive, which I can agree with. I scored high in the task area,
1) Leadership Orientation – the degree to which a person is competitive and driven to lead others.
which means I’m detail focused. I guess I can agree with that too. But
2) Emotional Orientation – the degree to which a person is calm and even-tempered.
which skills are your strongest to help find you the job you would be
3) Social Orientation – the degree to which a person is comfortable with social interaction. 4) Interpersonal Orientation – the degree to which a person is sensitive and empathetic. 5) Task Orientation – the degree to which a person seems rule abiding and detail-focused. 6) Conceptual Orientation – the degree to which a person seems imaginative and open to change.
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low scores aren’t necessarily a bad thing; they just help determine best at. If you’re a job seeker wanting a long-term career, a job recruitment agency may help you get the employment placement you’ve been looking for. And maybe you’ll even get to learn a little bit more about yourself along the way. For more information on Headhunters Recruitment, visit www. theheadhunters.ca.
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07 Dodge Nitro, 48,429km, 4 Speed Automatic
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09 Dodge Grand Caravan, 43,248km, 4 Speed Automatic
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09 Dodge Caliber, 965km, 5 Speed Manual
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09 Dodge Caliber, 5km, 5 Speed Manual
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06 Jeep Liberty, 38,569km, 6 Speed Manual
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Dodge Nitro, 50,371km, 4 Speed Automatic
Dodge Nitro, 41,670km, 4 Speed Automatic
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Ford Freestar, 69,661km, 4 Speed Automatic
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08 Dodge Grand Caravan, 73,109km, 4 Speed Automatic
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Jeep Compass, 24,296km,
$23,888
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Jeep Liberty, 92,057km, 4 Speed Automatic
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Ford F-350, 73,983km, 5 Speed Electronic Auto O/D
Ford Edge, 39,073km, 6 Speed Automatic
07 Dodge Ram 2500, 107,013km, 4 Speed Multi-speed aut Diesel
08 $42,888
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Jeep Compass, 29,197km, 5 Speed Manual
Dodge Ram 1500, 52,961km
09 Ford Taurus, 16,158km, 6 Speed Automatic
$16,888
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Dodge Ram 2500, 38,147km,
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09 Ford Escape, 21,277km, 6 Speed Automatic
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Dodge Journey, 48,889km
06 Chrysler 300C, 44,062km, 5 Speed Automatic
$34,888
09 Nissan Titan, 44,831km, 5 Speed Automatic
07 Honda Accord, 39,566km
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$34,888
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07 Dodge Ram 1500, 57,777km,
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GMC Sierra 2500HD, 10,502km, 6 Speed Automatic
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06 Toyota Tacoma, 89,849km
$19,888
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07 Suzuki SX4, 28,610km
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$32,888
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06 Ford F-150, 94,441km, 4 Speed Automatic
08 $21,888
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09 Nissan Altima, 11,632km,
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Dodge Ram 1500, 54,594km
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Dodge Ram 1500, 41,971km,
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Dodge Ram 1500, 73,464km
08 $24,888
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Ford Escape, 65,923km, 4 Speed Automatic
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Kia Sorento, 62,243km, 5 Speed Automatic
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Dodge Journey, 12,299km
08 Mazda 6, 53,406km
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06 $29,888
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Pontiac Torrent, 47,000km, 5 Speed Automatic
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Dodge Grand Caravan, 101,858km, 4 Speed Automatic
09 Toyota Tacoma, 47,783km
$19,888
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Chrysler Sebring, 66,029km, 4 Speed Automatic
05 Nissan Pathfinder, 141,708km, 5 Speed Automatic
05 Buick Rendezvous, 60,379km, 4 Speed Automatic
08 Dodge Ram 1500, 53,444km,
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$13,888
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Chrysler Sebring, 85,388km, 4 Speed Automatic
06
Hyundai Accent, 57,512km
Dodge Ram 1500, 80,540km,
$26,888
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Dodge Caravan, 70,562km, 4 Speed Automatic
08 Jeep Patriot, 16,500km
$13,888
07 Jeep Patriot, 62,967km, 5 Speed Manual
08 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17,265km, 4 Speed Automatic
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