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Meet the new LCDC Covid Social Media Task Force!

Posted by Alain Ethier on May 18, 2020
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Dear Members and friends,

I would like to introduce you to our new, young and dynamic LCDC Covid Social Media Task Force.

You may have noticed in recent days a new energy coming out of our various social media platforms. This is not a coincidence, the members of our task force are motivated, tech savvy, well connected, creative and full of new ideas. They are revamping all our accounts, re-energizing them and bringing in new content coming directly from their respective regions and also from our colleagues around the globe. Full access was given to them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin and the Blog.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Les Clefs d’Or Foundation of the Americas has created a special grant for concierge members.

Posted by Alain Ethier on April 21, 2020
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Dear Friends & Colleagues;

We hope this email finds you healthy and safe during these very challenging times.

To assist members in dire need, a special COVID-19 Foundation Grant has been created.  To qualify for this one-time, $500 grant, candidates:

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Les Clefs d’Or Canada Concierges ran and walked to raise $21,361 for the Terry Fox Foundation on September 15th, 2019

Posted by Alain Ethier on April 12, 2020
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Today, April 12th 2020, marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary Terry Fox’ Marathon Of Hope. Les Clefs d’Or Canada Concierges are proud to have participated and contributed $244,899.00 to the success of The Terry fox Run for the past 15 years.

Concierges from four regions of Les Clefs d’Or Canada raised $21361 for cancer research and they ran and/or walked up to 10Km as they took part in the 2019 Terry Fox Run.

The Terry Fox Run is a National event for Les Clefs d’Or Canada and it is one of the most reputable charities in Canada. The Concierges have participated for 15 years in a row now and have raised a total of $244,899!

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It’s been one year since the Executive Board was elected!

Posted by Alain Ethier on February 7, 2020
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It was one year ago today that the Executive Board was elected by the Members present at the 2019 Banff Congress. It has been a busy and productive year and we look forward to take on many projects in the next year.

We are very proud to represent and serve our 140 Les Clefs d’Or Canada Members from Halifax to Victoria.

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Banff Congress 2019 – Educational Day: Breaking Through the Stigma of Mental Health – Kelly Hrudey, Broadcaster

Posted by Alain Ethier on February 23, 2019
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By: David Lall,
Chef Concierge – Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver

The Les Clefs d’Or Canada National Congress officially started on a beautiful, crisp, -38°c day in the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & the  backdrop of the mountains. The delegates could not have asked for a more befitting location to start an exciting Education component on Day 1.

After a gracious and warm introduction to the Castle from our wonderful host, Mr. David Roberts, Regional VP & General Manager, Canada’s Western Mountain Region, we knew that there was going to be something special in store for all of us attending.

I had the honor of meeting someone whom I have watched and respected as a broadcaster, which he has been doing since his retirement from the NHL in 1998. Mr. Kelly Hrudey was a key player in the NHL spanning a career over 15 years. When he came to the stage you could see the man, not the tough goalie that you would have imagined.

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Banff Congress 2019 – Educational Day: Guest Speakers John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, Co-Owners of Char Group

Posted by Alain Ethier on February 14, 2019
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By: Marie-Ève Larin
Concierge, American Express Centurion

Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, co-chefs and co-owners of the Char Group in Calgary.  Photo:__Bowmedia.

One of the very exciting parts of the Banff 2019 National Congress was the educational day. We welcomed diverse types of speakers who engaged, elevated and educated us on various topics. The afternoon was a panel discussion on “Exploring the Changing Culinary Landscape”, mediated by Ms. Dawn Chubai. Among the distinguished speakers were John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, the co-owners and chefs at the Char Group in Calgary.

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A Year in the Planning of the National Board YEG (Edmonton) Meeting 2018

Posted by Alain Ethier on January 29, 2019
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A certificate of appreciation was presented to Nella Mirante for her outstanding work in organizing our National Board Meeting in Edmonton. Cindy Stewart, Alberta Region’s Director, is on the left and Carolina Avaria, President, is on the right.

A year in the planning!  One year ago we discussed who could host the National Board meeting for 2018.  I reached out to my regional board to see if they would support the idea of me hosting it at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald and Don Mooney and Cindy Stewart gave me the go ahead!

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