Geoff & Regan Archambault

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ROTARY - Geoff is a proud board member of the Winnipeg East Am Rotary club. We meet every Wednesday morning at 7:15am at the Cavalier Hotel on Regent Ave and Panet Rd. Geoff is the current Vice-President and will be serving as President for 2011/2012 year. We support many worthwhile projects locally, nationally and internationally. One of our main fundraisers is our annual golf tournament at Elmhurst golf and Country Club. The last 2 years, we have been able to raise over $20,000 to support the Keep them in School Foundation, to help students in the RETSD with their post secondary education. We have been major sponsors of this tournament and our next tournament is June 27th, 2012.

Please visit our website at http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/home/homeE.asp?cid=1020

Transcona Nationals Football Club - We have become Major Sponsors of the Transcona Nationals, were our 13 year old Son, Zach, plays football. Starting in 2011, the main field will be known as "Archambault Field" in recognition of our efforts. We are very pleased to play a major role with this organization as we have been very impressed on how well the organization is run. Regan is on the Board of the Transcona Nationals Football Club in charge of merchandise sales.

www.TransconaNationals.com

Geoff is proud to be Chair of Kenya Inititiave for Development & Sustainability (K.I.D.S) www.KIDSInitiative.ca We have just recently registered this new charity and our mission is to build Children's futures globally while inspiring Children locally. We hope to inspire local Children to raise funds for and to travel to Kenya.

Kenya has been severely affected by drought and extreme poverty which seriously impacted the future of Kenya's children. Child deaths, injuries, malnutrition, lack of education and displacement are some of the many issues Kenya has dealt with.

K.I.D.S. supports development and sustainability in Kenya by

providing food relief to the Masaai community following drought and famine;
funding clean water projects;
helping to fund the Anytown Africa Feasibility Study (a study conducted to establish a camp to address tribalism/racism issues in Kenya);
helping to finance the construction costs for local orphanages;
helping to provide Emergency Relief Funding for Internally Displaced Persons;
providing medical care for children in Kibera; and
paying school fees for impoverished children and HIV/AIDS orphans in Kibera.

Springfield Heights Elementary School - Regan has been working hard over the past 3 years chairing a committee to "Green" the playground at Springfield Heights School in North Kildonan. This project has involved planting of 25 new trees, adding much needed shade for the children while they play. It also has added a sharing garden where the kids plant vegetables and share them with the local food bank in the area. There is also a new scensory garden and a butterfly garden where the kids are involved with maintaining and learning about nature. We also have a new play structure going in and a wheelchair accessible outdoor classroom for the teachers to take the kids outside to learn.

North End Family Centre - The North End Family Centre is a relatively new community gathering place that provides a comfortable and safe environment for community members to connect and belong. All of their programs are completely free, to help make it easier for individuals and family members. They also have a professional pastoral staff available for support and encouragement. We were Gold sponsors at their 2010 Fall supper and have also supported them through our Rotary club as well. We see how Kyle has been able to help so many people in the area in such a short period of time, we look forward to supporting them for years to come.

CancerCare Manitoba - Geoff has volunteered over 500 hours at their McCharles location in the Health Sciences Centre complex by acting as a "runner" delivering samples and supporting the staff. We have also donated over $25,000 to aid in Cancer research through promotions through our sales.

Big Brothers of Winnipeg - Geoff was a little brother when he was growing up and remained friends with his big brother until his recent passing. Geoff has decided to give back and become a big brother himself. He is also very proud to be the official spokesperson for the 2011 fall recruitmant campaign with radio commercials running on 1290 sports Radio. There are normally about 100 boys on the waiting list for a Big Brother. We are also the major sponsors for their 2011 Christmas auction with Hustler & Lawless on 1290 Sports Radio.

Childrens Wish of Manitoba/Nunavut Chapter - www.ChildrensWish.ca - Geoff has recently been asked to join the board of the Children's Wish Foundation. We are also regular supporters of their annual Shiver Ball and many other fundraisers throughout the year.