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OFFICIAL VOLUNTEER SPONSOR

Stacey Jones, Vice-‐Chair of Special Events and Ken Lauzon, Director of Banquets and Rallies are busy organizing the next Volunteer Rally that will take place Monday, November 26th. You will receive your volunteer gear and a volunteer pin designed in partnership with Prospera Credit Union, Volunteer Sponsor. The rally will be split into three groups to ensure that each volunteer and committee has time to meet and enjoy the experience.

VOLUNTEER RALLY Monday, November 26th @ the Days Inn & Conference Centre

4:30 – 6:00: Program Sales & Merchandising, Banquets & Rallies, Ceremonies, FANtastic, Security & Accreditation, Curling Clubs, 50/50

6:00 – 7:15: Team Services & Transportation, Lounges, Info Services & Decorations, Bar Services, Token Sales

7:15 – 8:30: Arena Rocks & Ice, Communications, Signage & Construction, Officials Stats & Timers, Media Room

If you can’t attend the rally please call December Foster in the Event office at 778-‐476-‐6063 or email [email protected] to arrange an alternate pick up date and time.

See you there!!!

Inside ■ Kim Kirkham

Host Chair 2

■ Event Schedule Draws… Autographs… 3

■ Steve Gjukich Vice Chair of Hosting 4

Attention Volunteers –

It’s time to rally

Playing January 9th This Vancouver-based group is considered the hottest show band on the west coast, delivering authentic full-costume tributes to dozens of bands ranging from classic to contemporary. You’ll hear the sounds of such greats as McCartney, Mellencamp and the Rolling Stones – and you’ll swear you’re listening to the real thing!

Volunteer News | November 2012 WFG Continental Cup – Penticton, 2013

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Volunteering “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we Give.” – Winston Churchill Why do YOU volunteer? Is it to get you out of the house? Is it to keep you physically and mentally healthy? Is it the fun and fulfillment it brings to your life? Is it the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference? Is it because you want to give back to the community? No matter what your reasons are for volunteering for the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup, we thank you. Here’s a few key dates when the Host Committee will show how much we appreciate your support… and the benefits you’ll receive as a volunteer for the event. November 26th – The Volunteer Rally at the Days Inn Conference Room from 4:30-‐8:30 pm where you will pick up your official gear and share beer and pizza with your fellow volunteers. January 9th – An exclusive invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet in the Penticton Trade and Conference Centre that includes the official opening of The Original 16 Patch. If you’re a newcomer to championship curling, get ready to party!

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January 10-‐13th – Access to the Event any time you are not volunteering. The first act to take to the stage in the Patch is March Hare, a versatile Vancouver dance band that delivers everything from good old rock n’ roll and classic country to disco and Latin tunes… complete with glitzy lighting and colourful costume changes. Your complimentary access

to the Patch extends throughout the competition anytime you’re not serving a volunteer shift. Check out this great entertainment lineup! January 10th – The Young’uns, hailing from Lumby, are one of the most sought-‐after cover bands in BC’s Southern Interior. Their extensive set list includes a wide range of country, classic rock and current top 40 hits. January 11 & 12th – Fan favourites at Season of Champions events across the country, the Chevelles will be shifting into high gear for a two-‐night stand in the Patch. Renowed as one of the best cover bands in the land, the boys will be bringing back the glory days of the classic live rock experience!

Enough said… “You Gotta Be There”!!!

Your Life. Protected.

V O L U N T E E R S P O N S O R

Kim Kirkham

Host Chair

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WFG Continental Cup – Penticton, 2013 Volunteer News | November 2013


Volunteers help us reach our GOAL

World Financial Group Continental Cup tickets are on sale and it’s easy to secure the perfect seat – just go online to www.curling.ca/tickets and follow the prompts. We would like to achieve our goal of 25,000 tickets sold. Volunteers! We need your help selling tickets… you can talk about it, give a brochure, or send them to the Event office, located in the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre for more information.

DATE% ACTIVITY% LOCATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Monday,%January%7 Arrival'of'Team'World Kelowna'Airport'to'Penticton'

Lakeside'Resort--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday,%January%8 Pre:Practice'Team'World Penticton'Curling'ClubTuesday,%January%8 Arrival'of'Team'North'America Kelowna'Airport'to'Penticton'

Lakeside'Resort--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday,%January%910:00am'' Team'Meeting Penticton'Lakeside'inn':'

Merlot'Room11:30am'–'1:00pm Team'World'Practices' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre2:00pm'–'3:30pm Team'North'America'Practices' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre5:00pm'–'6:00pm' Sponsors'&'Team'Reception' Penticton'Convention'Centre6:00pm'–'8:00pm' Opening'Banquet'&'Volunteer'

Appreciation'BanquetPenticton'Convention'Centre

8:30pm' Team'&'Dignitaries'introductions Penticton'Convention'Centre9:00pm'' Fan'Appreciation'Night Penticton'Convention'Centre--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday,%January%10Draw'1':'8:30am' Women’s'Team' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre11:00am Patch'Cool'Shots'&'Entertainment Penticton'Convention'CentreDraw'2':'1:00pm' Mixed'Doubles'' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre4:30pm 'Up'Close'&'Personal'(Women'Skips)' Penticton'Convention'CentreDraw'3':'6:30pm' Men’s'Team' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre9:00pm Patch'Entertainment Penticton'Convention'Centre--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday,%January%11Draw'4':'8:30am' Women’s'Team' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre11:00am Patch'Cool'Shots'&'Entertainment' Penticton'Convention'CentreDraw'5':'1:00pm' Singles South'Okanagan'Event'Centre4:30pm' Up'Close'&'Personal'(Men'Skips)'' Penticton'Convention'CentreDraw'6':'6:30pm' Men’s'Team'' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre9:30pm Patch'Entertainment Penticton'Convention'Centre--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday,%January%12Draw'7':''9:00am' Mixed'Doubles South'Okanagan'Event'Centre11:30am':'1:00pm Patch'Cool'Shots'&'Entertainment Penticton'Convention'Centre11:45pm':'1:00pm Autograph'Session'(ALL'teams)'' Penticton'Convention'CentreDraw'8':'1:30pm' Women's'Team South'Okanagan'Event'Centre4:00pm'':'4:20pm World'Financial'Group'"Rock'The'Ice" South'Okanagan'Event'Centre4:30pm':'5:00pm Up'Close'&'Personal'(Captains'&'

Coaches)''Penticton'Convention'Centre

5:00pm':'6:30pm Club'Cool'Shots'Finals Penticton'Convention'CentreDraw'9':'6:30pm' Men's'Team South'Okanagan'Event'Centre9:00pm Patch'Entertainment Penticton'Convention'Centre--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday,%January%13Draw'10':'1:00pm' Skins'(Mixed,'Women,'Men) South'Okanagan'Event'Centre

3:30pm':'5:30pm'Patch'Fan'Cool'Shots'Finals'&'Entertainment Penticton'Convention'Centre

Draw'11':'5:00pm' Skins'(Mixed,'Women,'Men) South'Okanagan'Event'Centre7:45pm' Closing'Ceremonies'' South'Okanagan'Event'Centre8:00'PM Patch'Champions'Celebration Penticton'Convention'Centre--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Monday,%January%14% Departure'of'teams Penticton'to'Kelowna'Airport

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Behind the Scenes with…

Steve Gjukich Vice-‐Chair of Hosting

Steve Gjukich got his first taste of curling as a junior in Grade 8. After scoring an eight-‐ender in just his second year, it was inevitable that he would be hooked on the sport for life.

Education took Steve away from the game for a while, but the feel of the ice under his feet once again in a 1997 bonspiel was enough to bring him back to league and competitive play.

A native of Trail, Steve graduated with a law degree from the University of British Columbia and moved to Penticton in 1981 take on a position in a law firm that serves in general practice.

With a strong belief in community, Steve volunteers for many organizations including the Kinsmen, Eagles and Masons. He is currently Vice President of the Penticton Curling Club where he has been a proud board member since 1995.

Steve loves the team concept of the World Financial Group Continental Cup with its comparison to golf’s Ryder Cup. “It’s great to see the camaraderie among the athletes and their interaction with fans and volunteers. The event is a perfect opportunity to promote the beauty and community spirit of Penticton and area.”

Hosting Directors include:

BARRY LEMAY – Team Services & Transportation SHERRI BURECHAILOE – Lounges BARRY SJOLIN – Info Services & Decorations PAT HORNER – Medical

Prospera Credit Union profile –

65 years of history in B.C. With more than 65 years of history in British Columbia, Prospera Credit Union is proud to be a member owned co-operative serving our communities from Vancouver to Kelowna. As a full service financial institution that prides itself on building relationships, we serve our members through sixteen branches, online banking and a locally-based contact centre.

At Prospera, our communities mean the world to us and we love nothing more than to work together with others to make good things happen. With an extensive community investment program devoted to supporting the organizations, events and volunteers who make our communities stronger, giving back to our communities – and ensuring that our efforts have a positive and lasting impact – is an essential part of our success.

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difference in ourcommunities,

it’s what we do.

The Young’uns

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January 10th

Along with an impressive

selection of original

material, the Young’uns

are the most sought after

band in B.C.’s southern

interior… get ready

they’re coming to

Penticton!



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World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Canada Inc. (WFG) has been a Season of Champions sponsor for the last two years and a title sponsor of the World Financial Group Continental Cup. WFG is excited to announce its sponsorship of Team Jennifer Jones as their commitment to the sport of curling. The Jones rink will be part of the 2013 WFG Continental Cup in Penticton as teammates of Team North America.

Curling is a family sport and one of WFG's core values is to build better financial futures for families. WFG focuses on helping middle income families who may have been overlooked by other financial institutions.

Team Jennifer Jones is the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Bronze Medalists and the 2011 Silver Medalists. They are one of two teams that have qualified for the 2013 Olympic Curling Trials with the hopes of representing Canada in the 2014 Winter Olympics. They are also the 2011 World Curling Tour Player’s Champions and have finished in first place on the Canadian Team Ranking System for two years. They are also the 2008 World Champions and 2010, 2009 and 2008 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Champions. Team Jennifer Jones consists of Jennifer Jones (Skip), Dawn Askin (Lead), Jill Officer (Second), Kaitlyn Lawes (Third) and Janet Arnott (Coach).

"Curling really has grown as a sport and has expanded its fan base, so we are so excited about our new relationship with Team Jennifer Jones. Especially as we approach an Olympic year, we hope that with our support that the Team will qualify and make us even more proud," says

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Richard Williams, President of World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Canada Inc.

About World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Canada:

World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Canada Inc. (WFG) is an insurance agency who offers a broad array of financial products and services, including life insurance and segregated funds. WFG's independent financial professionals, located throughout Canada strive to help individuals and families often overlooked by the financial services industry to plan for their financial futures, advocating the power of choice for clients through agreements with several of the financial and insurance industries’ leading companies.

WFG is a business unit of Transamerica Life and Protection With more than a century of experience, Transamerica has built a solid reputation on solid management, sound decisions and consumer confidence.

For more information about WFG please visit Worldfinancialgroup.com.

Team Jennifer Jones (left to right): Jennifer Jones (Skip), Kaitlyn Lawes (Third), Jill Officer (Second), and Dawn Askin (Lead).

World Financial Group Extends Curling Support



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