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Our Mission: /To Share and Encourage a Passion for Canada/
OUR SPEAKER THIS MONTH
Prof. Tom Keating - U. of A.
"Canada at War in Afghanistan"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 2008
12:00 noon, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe
Cost $30.00
Tom Keating is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Political
Science at the University of Alberta, where he teaches in the areas of
Canadian foreign policy and international relations. He is a graduate of
Dalhousie University and has taught at St. Francis Xavier University and
Carleton University as well as part of the War Studies Program at the Royal
Military College, and more locally for the Edmonton Lifelong Learners'
Association. He also teaches in Mexico as part of a graduate program in
Canada-US Studies. He is the author of /Canada and World Order/ published by
Oxford University Press and is the co-editor with Andy Knight of /Building/
/Sustainable Peace/ published by the University of Alberta Press. He is
married with two children and has lived in Edmonton since the mid-1980s. He
enjoys hiking, skiing, reading and all types of music and theatre.
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Our popular downtown networking event is now bigger and better than
ever! Connections 4 Business meets every second Friday morning at the
World Trade Centre Edmonton. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your
business to a qualified target audience, build beneficial business
relationships, and acquire the potential opportunities and information
your business demands!
We hope to see you this Friday morning at Connections 4 Business:
Edmonton's Business Networking Event!
On: Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:00am to 8:30am
At: World Trade Centre Edmonton, 600- 9990 Jasper Avenue
Speaker: Liam O'Leary of InterActive Applicant
Topic: "Does a resume REALLY do all the talking?"
Overview: Redefining recruitment in the today's marketplace by utilizing
webcam technology. Bringing employers and recruiters together with
applicants quickly, conveniently and cost effectively.
CLICK HERE
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Each meeting features:
- 20-30 minutes of casual, friendly networking
- business introductions
- keynote speaker
- coffee & muffins
Parking is available on-street (free until 9:00 am), surface lots close
to the World Trade Centre Edmonton
or in the nearby Library Parking Lot (accessible from 100 Street, a
block north of Jasper Avenue).
Price: $5 Members / $10 Non-Members
For more information please contact Elizabeth at 409-2627 or
etaylor@edmontonchamber.com
Chief Mike Boyd
Chief Mike Boyd joined the Edmonton Police Service on January 1, 2006 with
35 years of policing behind him.
Although his police career involved working in uniform and plainclothes
areas, the majority of his time was spent in investigative branches and the
fields of police professionalism, ethics and race relations. Chief Boyd's
commitment to intelligence-led policing, combating organized crime, and
improving problem-solving techniques has remained strong over the years.
He has been recognized with numerous national and international
awards including his investiture as Commander of the Order of Merit of the
Police Forces by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson,
Governor General of Canada in 2004.
It's been over two years since Chief Boyd joined the Edmonton Police
Service, and his strong leadership has become evident to those within the
Service as well as those from across the community. He is an innovator. He
is a problem solver. He is a community champion.
Chief Boyd is as focused on developing better methods and technologies to
solve crime and reduce victimization as he is to building relationships
through community policing. He is the epitome of an experienced,
professional, ethical, passionate and confident leader who is attuned to
the needs of his community.
The Office of the Chief
The Chief of Police is responsible for the efficient and effective
operation of all components of the Edmonton Police Service, and consistent
with the provisions of Section 41 of the Police Act, is responsible for the
following:
. The preservation and maintenance of the public peace and the
prevention of crime within the municipality,
. The maintenance of discipline and the performance of duty within the
police service, subject to the regulations governing the discipline
and the performance of duty of police officers,
. The day-to-day administration of the police service,
. The application of professional police procedures, and
. The enforcement of policies made by the Edmonton Police Commission
with respect to the police.
To Date:
2008-2009 SPEAKERS
ALL MEETINGS AT
CROWNE PLAZA CHATEAU
LACOMBE at 12:00 NOON
_Wednesday,_ September 17th, 2008
Chief Mike Boyd
Edmonton Police Service
_Thursday,_ October 16th, 2008
Prof. Tom Keating-U of A
"Canada at War in Afghanistan"
_Wednesday,_ November 19th, 2008
Myrna Kostash-Alberta Author
"Reading the River -
A Travellers Guide to the North
Saskatchewan River"
_Wednesday,_ December 17th, 2008
Neil Millard
Retired United Church Minister
" Dief is Chief.....Again!"