Happy Holidays!

Welcome to the December edition of the Volunteer Eye Opener, a monthly volunteer focused newsletter for the 2020 World Women’s Curling Championships being held March 14-22 in Prince George. Our goal is to keep you up to date on all the happenings leading up to the main event. Is there something you’d like to know? Someone you’d like us to profile? Let us know! We’ll do our best to get it into the next edition. CONTENTS

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MESSAGE TO VOLUNTEERS

FACILITIES VOLUNTEER UNIFORM PAST COMMUNITY EVENTS & UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

TEAM CANADA DRAW TIMES 5

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is proud to be the Volunteer Partner for the 2020 World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Nature’s Bounty Vitamins.

This event gives us the opportunity to showcase the spirit of volunteerism, which is one of our region’s greatest assets. It also supports our objective to contribute to vibrant, desirable and sustainable communities.

As a Regional District, we provide local government services to residents living in a vast area that encompasses the municipalities of McBride, Valemount, Mackenzie and Prince George. And while our services are important, we know that it is volunteers that really make our region special.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our region. Without their commitment, events like this simply would not be possible. The passion, dedication and generosity of volunteers make it possible to continuously produce memorable experiences for both residents and visitors of our region.

Like thousands of others, we are delighted to have the opportunity to welcome the world’s very best female curlers to Prince George. While most people will focus on the thrilling action on the ice, our hearts and gratitude are with the army of volunteers who will be working tirelessly to make this event one of the best ever.

Thank you for the commitment you are making to the Women’s World Curling Championships in Prince George.

Art Kaehn, Chair Lara Beckett, Vice Chair Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

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Facilities: CN Centre

Glen Mikkelsen Vice-Chair, Facilities

For over three decades, I have been a volunteer, coordinated, or managed events of all sizes and types.

Since 2001, I have worked at the CN Centre, Northern British Columbia's pre-eminent sports and entertainment facility. Notable events have included Elton John, KISS,

Cirque du Soleil, and Mamma Mia! In 2009, we hosted the Road to the Roar, the Olympic trials' pre-qualifying tournament. I was also fortunate to be a volunteer at the 1988 and 2010 Winter Olympics.

I have seen how transformative international sporting events can be for communities! When people from around the world come to compete, to cheer, and to socialize, a unique comradeship is created. For that period of time, new friendships are easily created, and volunteers, competitors, and fans, bond together to create a truly special atmosphere. I look forward to being part of that joyfulness this March, as our fellow volunteers welcome our guests from around the country and the globe!

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Volunteer Uniform

Extra Volunteer Shirts (light gray) can be ordered for $25 ea.

Watch your email for an order form!

Volunteer Billets

Be a part of the excitement! Become a volunteer billet today!

The 2020 WWCC is a major event not only for Prince George, but also the surrounding

areas. Many volunteers are coming from out of town to be a part of this major event. We

are looking for volunteers who would be willing to welcome other volunteers into their

home for the span of the event. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer billet,

please email Donna Gillis.

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Our community marketing team was once again out and about promoting the 2020 World Women’s Curling Championships throughout Prince George. We can’t name them all but below we’ve named a few:

Civic Light Up – November 24th

A perfect night for the annual civic light up! Lots of fun was had playing tabletop curling and all children and young-at-heart were bustling with anticipation to see Santa coming to set off the fireworks!

CONGRATULATIONS to our gift basket winner! Dustin Meroniuk

CNC Stressbuster – December 3rd

It was a great day for students and staff to take a break to enjoy some pizza and treats on a snowy day close to exams and the holidays!

CONGRATULATIONS to our gift basket winner!Milan Regmi

Weren’t able to volunteer at the above community events? Don’t worry! We still have lots of exciting community events coming up all around Prince George! Check out where to find us next:

Winterfest - Sunday, February 9th Canada Games Plaza CNC 50th Anniversary – Saturday, February 29th CNC

COUGARS GAME - Saturday, March 7th, CN Centre

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Past Community Events

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Team Canada Draws

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Date Time (LOCAL) Draw Sheet Saturday, March 14th 2:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #1 Saturday, March 14th 7:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #2 A Sunday, March 15th 9:00 am Round Robin - Draw #3 B Sunday, March 15th 2:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #4 Sunday, March 15th 700 pm Round Robin - Draw #5 C Monday, March 16th 9:00 am Round Robin - Draw #6 Monday, March 16th 2:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #7 A Monday, March 16th 7:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #8 D Tuesday, March 17th 9:00 am Round Robin - Draw #9 Tuesday, March 17th 2:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #10 A Tuesday, March 17th 7:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #11 B

Wednesday, March 18th 9:00 am Round Robin - Draw #12 Wednesday, March 18th 2:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #13 C Wednesday, March 18th 7:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #14

Thursday, March 19th 9:00 am Round Robin - Draw #15 D Thursday, March 19th 2:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #16 B Thursday, March 19th 7:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #17

Friday, March 20th 9:00 am Round Robin - Draw #18 C Friday, March 20th 2:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #19 Friday, March 20th 7:00 pm Round Robin - Draw #20 A

Saturday, March 21st 9:00 am Qualification Game (3v6 and 4v5) Saturday, March 21st 2:00 pm Semi-Final 1 Saturday, March 21st 7:00 pm Semi-Final 2 Sunday, March 22nd 11:00 am Bronze Medal Game Sunday, March 22nd 4:00 pm Gold Medal Game

Team Canada Draw Times

ThankYou TO OUR PARTNERS

THE WORLD WOMEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP IS A PROPERTY OF THE WORLD CURLING FEDERATION, OPERATED IN CANADA BY CURLING CANADA.