Getting into the swing of things

Volunteer season is upon us at the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund.

We have three major fundraising events coming up in August and September and they all require the help of volunteers.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up. Please let us know if you can help and if you can’t, help us spread the word!

CALGARY POLICE ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

The tournament takes place on Friday, Aug. 18th at River Spirit Golf Club and we need helpers for morning and afternoon shifts.

The morning shift runs from 7 am until 1 pm and the afternoon shift starts at noon and ends around 6 pm.

Volunteers will set up off the greens of par 3 holes, where they will watch for hole-in-ones – big prizes are up for grabs for any golfer who makes a hole-in-one.

JPMF helpers will also sell raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets to the golfers.

Dress for this event is casual and volunteers are asked to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions: please bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and a foldable chair. Food and beverages are complimentary for volunteers, who are also welcome to stay for a warm meal at the luncheon/banquet following their shift. In addition, volunteers can use the driving range free of charge when their shift is complete.

SHAW CHARITY CLASSIC

We will be operating a stand at the Shaw Charity Classic golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club.

Helpers are needed at the popular tournament to cook, sell and serve food and beverages to golf fans from 9 am until 4 pm.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. A volunteer orientation meeting will take place at 10 am, Aug. 26th at the golf course.

CASINO CALGARY 

Our next casino event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 26th and Wednesday, Sept. 27th at Casino Calgary.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we will need dozens of volunteers to help out so let us know if you can make it!

Here’s what you need to know about the event:

• WHEN: Sept. 26-27, 2017
• SHIFT TIMES: Day shifts are 10:30 am-7 pm; Night shifts are 6 pm-3 am; Count room shifts are 10 pm-3 am
• WHERE: Casino Calgary, 1420 Meridian Rd NE (southeast of 16 Ave. and Barlow Trail NE)
• ATTIRE: Dress is casual – feel free to wear jeans
• WHY: This is our biggest fundraiser of the year!
• PERKS: All volunteers are eligible to receive a free meal at the casino restaurant, in addition to complimentary snacks and beverages

All of these events are volunteer-driven – we are unable to participate if we don’t get enough volunteer help so please help us if you can!

Contact JPMF Managing Director Ian Wilson at ian@jpmf.ca to help out or find out more about each event.

Looking for volunteers who are up to par

The Calgary Police Association’s annual charity golf tournament – benefiting the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund – is coming up and we’re looking for a few volunteers to chip in.

The tournament takes place on Friday, Aug. 18th at River Spirit Golf Club and we need helpers for morning and afternoon shifts.

The morning shift runs from 7 am until 1 pm and the afternoon shift starts at noon and ends around 6 pm. {read more}

Saddle Up for Stampede Safety

Giddy up! The Calgary Stampede is just a few weeks away.

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth returns July 7-16, bringing with it all kinds of fun and exciting activities.

But the Stampede also brings more than a 10-gallon hat full of potential hazards to the city, so it’s time to saddle up and have a quick read of our workplace safety questions.

Keep in mind, our mission is to protect first responders – these safety tips focus on things you can do to help keep them safe on the job. That said, when you create a safer world for emergency responders, you create a safer environment for everyone.  {read more}

Ripple Effect: Water Safety for You & Others

As spring turns to summer and we start spending more time around pools, streams, rivers, lakes and other waterways, now is a good time to think about water safety.

It’s also a good time to consider the impact your safety may have on others.

Whether you’re deciding if you need to wear a life jacket or if you should venture out onto uncertain waters, consider this: if you put yourself in harm’s way, you will likely be pulling other people there with you.  And we’re not just talking about your friends and family who may be nearby. We’re talking about first responders. {read more}

Tickets available for Pub Night Fundraiser

Our annual Pub Night Fundraiser takes place on Saturday, May 6th at Limericks Traditional Public House and tickets are now available!

This event includes dinner, drinks, NHL playoff action on TV and a silent auction.

Funds raised will go to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF), a registered charity that supports first responders.  {read more}

JPMF Safety Conference: CANCELLED

CANCELLED: Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Those who purchased tickets will be refunded.

This one-day safety conference – hosted by the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund – features dynamic speakers who will make you reconsider the way you approach safety at home, at work and behind the wheel.

Those in attendance will learn about personal leadership and how individual actions impact the safety of others and themselves. {read more}