Saturday, May 30, 2009

Student Ambassador Gala 2009!


It's time for the Student Ambassador event of the year! The GALA! The Gala is a little get together organized by the S.A.C to celebrate all the great work that you, the Student Ambassadors, have done over the year for Kids Help Phone! Here are the details of the event :

What ? PICNIC!
Where ? Beaver lake, Parc Mont-Royal. IN CASE OF RAIN ? AMC Bowling (Atwater Metro)
When ? Saturday, June 20th, 2009, 1 P.m - 5 P.m
FOOD ?! You betcha! Hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie-dogs, veggie burgers, veggies, dips, chips macaroni salad, water, juice, pop and even POPSICLES!
Games ? What's a picnic without games ?! They'll be lots of games including : scavenger hunt, relay/3 legged race (bring rags and scarves please!) and even tug of war! We encourage you to bring frisbees, footballs, softballs and soccerballs!
R.S.V.P ? Yes please! Before June 12, R.S.V.P with Valerie Cohen (valerie.cohen @ jeunessejecoute.ca or 514-273-7007 ext. 8213)
COST ? - F-R-E-E for Student Ambassadors
Directions ? A trail from the Cartier monument on the Park Avenue side (bus 80 or 129) winds gradually upward toward the top. Or go to Mont-Royal metro station and take the 11 bus. You can also drive up via Côte-des-Neiges and the Voie Camillien-Houde: there are various well-marked parking lots off the road.
MAP ? click here to see where it is on google maps :)
Questions ? e-mail web.khp @ gmail.com or valerie.cohen @ jeunessejecoute.ca :)

We hope to see you there!! Don't forget to R.S.V.P :) Thanks!

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Vlog #3 - (Delayed) - the Student Ambassador Council!

We apologize for the delay in show notes for this vlog! Please note that the competition featured in the second half of this vlog ("Commercial Break") was cancelled. YAY, now happy stuff! The Student Ambassador Council!

Who are we ?
We're a group of Student Ambassadors in montreal who get together to organize and plan events as well as co-ordinate awareness efforts in schools and other places (such as events).

What are some things we've have done ?
Well, this blog and vlogs are one thing! Rock 2 Talk 2008 (a concert to benefit Kids Help Phone-planning for 2009 edition in motion), fundraisers (Such as the Canadian Tire fundraiser as well as a bunch of other ones!), leadership conference planning, and a few other things!

How do I get involved ?
If you are a Student Ambassador in the Montreal region, contact Valerie Cohen for information on how you can become involved with this council, or other Student Ambassador activities. You can also send us an e-mail at web.khp @ gmail.com and we will answer any questions that you have! Remember, all questions are concerning the Student Ambassador program or S.A.C (Student Ambassador Council). If you have any personal questions and are seeking to connect with a councillor, please call 1-800-668-6868 or go to the kids counseling website. Hope you enjoyed the vlog!

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Walk For Kids Help Phone Coverage! (Vlog #7)


This is the video coverage of the Walk For Kids Help Phone (Montreal Walk Site :] ) that was held on May 3rd. 3 Million dollars was raised this year nationwide!! In montreal, 230,000$ was raised!! Thank you so much for your support!!! Check out some photos from the event HERE and HERE ! For a list of results for ever walk site, please visit the Walk For Kids Help Phone website. Thanks again for all your support this year! We hope to see you next year!!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Vlog #6! Fundraising News + Walk Information!


This Vlog has info about the walk for Kids Help Phone on May 3rd. As well as some fundraising news from the S.A.C :)

Walk Details!! : This Sunday (May 3rd) 5 Km Walk at Parc Maisonneuve -For Montreal (for additional walk locations, check the show notes to an earlier vlog here) Registration Opens at 8:30am and the walk starts at 10:30 am. BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND PLEDGE MONEY / SUMMARY OF ONLINE PLEDGES ! :) Donations at registration would be very, very, very appreciated! Every dollar counts! :) Come and meet us at the Student Ambassador Awareness tent if you are passing by there!

Fundraising News: The S.A.C raised about 1000$ for the walk for kids help phone by asking for donations in return for bagging customers' purchases at the Kirkland Canadian tire! This just goes to show how easy it is to raise money!! If you would like to organize a fundraiser like the one we did, or any other type of fundraiser don't hesitate to ask us ( The Student Ambassador Council) or the local Kids Help Phone office for help, advice, and resources!