At Synergy Land Services, our staff are active community members, volunteering on a variety of boards and committees, coaching kids’ sports teams and participating in charitable fundraising events. As well, Synergy Land Services sponsors a number of different industry events, as well as charities and sports organizations.
Todd Elligson – “I currently sit on the Board of the Alberta Skeleton Association as a Director. I also volunteer as an official for the Canadian Association of Skeleton Officials at international skeleton races in Calgary.”
Wade Conner –“During the summers and before college in Olds, I volunteered as a soccer coach for one of the minor league soccer teams. I also volunteer some of my time to the Ag Society. There are a few seniors in town who I help with cutting grass, moving heavy or awkward objects, and maintaining their homes.”
Bill Giese – “I am an active member of the IRWA, CAPL, and have previously sat on their boards. I volunteer on the Downtown Attractions Breakfast Committee, was a board member in my local community, and have volunteered as a minor hockey coach. Several times a year I volunteer with family at the Calgary Drop-in Centre.”
Gwen Giese – “I previously sat on pre-school and school councils. I have volunteered in the kids’ classrooms and manage my sons’ soccer teams. Several times a year I volunteer at the Calgary Drop-in Centre with my sons’ hockey teams and with friends and family at Christmas.”
Michelle St. Michael – “I volunteer in the kids’ classrooms, participate in various school functions, fundraisers and on school councils.
I mentor local teens with life and career path development. I've volunteered for Calgary Street Teams, local food banks and homeless shelters, food and toy drives for local animal shelter/SPCA. I have volunteered time with our local hockey team and kids’ soccer teams.”
Nicole Young – “I have volunteered on the CAPLA events committee.”
Tanis Gray – “In the past, I have helped in a grade 2/3 class. I have been a volunteer with Barn Booster at the Great Canadian Barn Dance, helped with community events in Cardston, been involved with church groups for community clean-ups, and visiting the elderly in the hospital.”
Keith Turner – “I am an active member of the IRWA executive and various events committees. I also volunteer to coach my kids' various sporting activities.”
Roger Van Haren - "I have volunteered at high school cross country running and track meets, and help out with various church activities."
Brock Anderson - "I have coached or assisted with coaching minor soccer locally for many years. I am involved with other local sporting and community events and try to be active within my church and local schools when time is available."
Michelle Hedley - "I enjoy being a volunteer and a committee member for a wide variety of church activities, including clean-up for the community of Fort Macleod. I have volunteered in the kids' classrooms and participated in many school functions / fundraisers. In the past, I have also been on the pre-school board, and coached my kids' soccer team."
Bruce Robertson - “I have volunteered to undertake public speaking judging for a local 4-H club. The age groups are from about 12 - 16.”
Jane Willox - “I have enjoyed volunteering with PSA soccer for the last five years and have acquired many hats along the way including: picture coordinator, age group coordinator, board secretary, along with managing both of my children’s soccer teams. I am pleased to have received a recognition award for my volunteering from MLA Yvonne Fritz. ”
Todd Gulevich - “I am currently involved with the IRWA in a volunteer position in financial accounting. In the past I have served as Treasurer on a condo strata council as well as coached minor hockey and instructed junior golf camps.”
Becky Baker - "I currently volunteer as treasurer for the Fort Macleod Minor Hockey Association. I have also coached power skating for local hockey teams. I enjoy spending time with the local Family and Community Support Services on various community events throughout the year. I previously sat on the Daycare board as secretary, and volunteered as youth programs coordinator for the church youth group."
Kelsey Mackenzie - "I volunteer with various 4-H Activities throughout the year including Livestock Multi Judging and Public Speaking events.
I also volunteer with my husband for various Church activities and Programs."
Drew Dureault - "I have volunteered at various high school and college sporting events."
Lacey Whenham - “I have volunteered at various high school sporting events and continue to volunteer for the Irish Rugby Club hosting 50/50’s at the Calgary Flames and Hitmen games.”
Katherine Zakariasen - "I enjoy rodeo so I volunteer at the Bassano Rodeo – bull riding and run score cards. I volunteer at Target Fitness in Strathmore, as I believe living a healthy lifestyle is important. I also like working with the cows and riding horses at the family ranch."
Jennifer Potter - "I volunteer coach my children in minor soccer and have been a canvasser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation since 1995. I also volunteer at casino fundraisers for my son’s school and participate in bottle drives with the local Beavers and Scouts."
James McCorquodale - "I am looking forward to becoming more involved in my community with the support of Synergy Land. I am a member of CAPL and have volunteered on the curling bonspiel committee for several years."
Rory Brown - "I enjoy coaching baseball and hockey and am part of the Vauxhall Spurs Alumni, which regularly participates in community fundraisers to support local baseball. I am also an active member of the IRWA.”
Sarah Pump - "I have been involved with the street cat rescue group "People for Animals of Saskatchewan Inc" for many years in a variety of roles, including board member, feral cat feeder, trapping volunteer, fundraiser and PR representative. Currently I am a foster home for rescued cats, and host a feral cat colony on my property. As an inner city resident, I am continually working to educate my community about the benefits of spaying and neutering, and am always on the lookout for animals in crisis who need assistance."
Geoff Massing - "I am a former ski coach for the Sunshine Ski club. I continue to stay involved with the Sunshine Ski Club, coaching and skiing with the athletes."
Ashley Clipperton - "In my graduating year at Cochrane High School I organized a student against drinking and driving group where we helped build awareness on drinking and driving and the effects. I currently sit on the traffic committee in Olds and are currently organize an event that includes our local hockey team and impaired driving. I try to volunteer whenever I get the opportunity. Olds has great programs that allow students to be involved not only with the school but also with the community."
