Watching our city being transformed by the Olympic/Paralympic Games has been a gradual adjustment for everyone, and here we are just 9 days out from the opening ceremony with all the expected modifications in full speed. Standing in the shadows of all that anticipated excitement is an uncharacteristic business retort, “I’m sorry, but I can’t do anything for you until after the Olympics”.
It is not that we can’t help you; it’s merely in relation to the logistics of productivity; while anything Olympic related shifts into overdrive expecting anything else to function as normal is unrealistic. As the torch makes its long and historic journey to mark the beginning of the celebration, the rest of the country will have to remember that if there is no immediate reply; leave a message and we will get back to you after the spirit of Olympic flame is extinguished.
GO CANADA GO!
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Dear Oprah,
After the last year of economic turmoil, many of us could comment negatively on the bleak outcome however, if you are busily scrambling to put together a list of New Year’s resolutions read the article below, written by John Hersey, CSP . It is a good reminder for all of us. John is a leadership keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. (www.johnhersey.com) Thanks to John’s reminder, I recognize that first on my list will be a positive shift in attitude. I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
At some point in your career you will attend an official meeting and will need to be prepared on the proper procedures that are designed to expedite business, maintain order and ensure fairness, justice, courtesy, and equal treatment for all members. Robert’s Rules are the principles that will assist your organization to achieve its objectives.
If you are a Nonprofit and have been shying away from technology or social media platforms, you need to take more advantage of of the benefits that further reduce expenses through labor costs and court donors in a more efficient way.
I will admit I was skeptical about the power and influence of Twitter and other Social media platforms. I couldn’t figure out what value there was to posting until I met a Business Leadership Coach; Patti Dragland of 
I often get phone calls from enthusiastic event planner hopefuls poking around for information on what to charge their clients. This formula was given to me long ago from an event professional, and I in turn pass it on. I hope it comes in useful but more importantly, be realistic in the pursuit of making top dollars in this competitive industry before you have the proper training and experience.
In reply to an online inquiry I made, I was sent a response by the Director of Recognition Awards & Business Development and following her signature was written these words; “Practicing Random Acts of Kindness”. This was such an atypical business tag line but it caught my interest because I heartily share the philosophy.
Fund-raising events can create more than just money; there is intangible gold in developing the strategies of a successful signature fund-raising event that will also assist in long-time sustainability.
