Molson in the Community

Molson Staff on Top of Kilimanjaro_Jan 08, originally uploaded by Molson Blog.

If there’s one particular aspect of my work here at Molson that I particularly enjoy – it’s meeting employees across the company. Why? Because in every office or brewery where I go and have the the chance to mix and mingle with colleagues, I always meet someone, somewhere, who is doing something special outside of their day-to-day work at Molson. Whether it is because of their community involvement, or their “hobby” careers there are lots of interesting tales out there.

As a communicator, or at times “in-house journalist”, I like meeting people who have a uniquely different story or passion in their personal life. I learn how some are involved in the community, on their own time outside of Molson. There are some truly amazing folks in every organization, and Molson is no different! The people at Molson come from all walks of life, each with their own unique stories, and I intend to write about some of those amazing people right here on this page.

This forum’s topic is about Molson in the community, I’ll put another twist to it, and write about the people of Molson in the community.

So here goes the first one:

Two Molson employees; Pierre Francoeur and Maurice Robert, both working at the distribution center in Montreal, recently organized and joined a group of twenty-five intrepid adventurers who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa’s highest point at 5 895 meters. (19,341 ft.) That, in itself, is an accomplishment, but what makes it extraordinaire is that by doing so, they raised not only their heart beat but $65 713 for Quebec Society for Disabled Children. The money will help children with disabilities and their family climb their own everyday Kilimanjaro. Now, that makes these two guys climbing expedition real cool!

The journey up the Kilimanjaro began on January 1st 2008, and culminated with the reach of the “rooftop of Africa” six days later at dawn. Molson and its employees contributed with a combined donation of $6,000 to the Society.

Congratulation Pierre and Maurice, Molson and its employees, are, once again on top of things!

Visit http://www.kili2007.com/for more information or to learn about the next Kilimanjaro expedition.

Kwaheri!

I was passed along some fantastic photos from the Sports-Quebec Gala last week.  The Molson family was honoured for its contributions to amateur sports. 

Group Shot

The painting given to the Molson Family in souvenir of the tribute.

From left: Raymond Côté (Sports-Québec’s President), Andrew Molson, Éric Molson, Geoff Molson and Ronald Corey (former Montreal Canadiens’ President and Honourary President of the event).

From left: Annie Rochette (athlete in figure skating), Bob Gainey (Montreal Canadiens’ General Manager) and François-Louis Tremblay (athlete in speed skating).

  First row from left: Henri Richard and his son, and Guy Lafleur .  Second row from left: Yvan Cournoyer and his wife Evelyn, and Réjean HouleAll men are Montreal Canadiens’ Alumni and Ambassadors for the Montreal Canadiens.

From left:  Raymond Cote, President of Sports-Quebec, Andrew Molson, Geoff Molson, Eric Molson, Ronald Corey, Honourary President of the evening.

Just this past Wednesday (Feb. 27), Sports-Quebec paid tribute to the Molson family for its generosity in contribution to amateur sport at the gala evening for “L’Ordre des Jeux du Quebec” (L’Ordre des Jeux du Quebec is composed of business people and key figures actively involved with Quebec youth and sports).

This year was the 21st edition of the honour, with Ronald Corey as Honourary President.  The gala was held at the Cabaret du Casino de Montreal.

The Molson family has, for generations, shown great generosity to amateur sport and give support to many athletes, events and organizations such as:

• Fondation Sport Etudes
• Club Medaille d’Or
• Fondation de l’athlete d’excellence du Quebec
• Olympiques Speciaux Quebec
• Pantheon des Sports du Quebec

Molson has embraced the philosophy of community involvement for over 226 years — I am so proud to be part of a company that is always proud to play its part. 

As part of the community investment launch on Wednesday, Molson donated $20,000 to Le Boulot vers, a local Montreal organization that helps troubled young adults reintegrate society through customized cabinet-making training. As seen in the photo below, Yvan Cournoyer was on hand to celebrate Molson’s commitment to helping the community.

We have been lucky enough to secure an interview with great hockey star, philanthropist and gifted woodworker on Monday, June 4 – see you then!

Photo: Behind, left to right: Geoff Molson, VP Marketing Molson; Alain Faille, dir. Production Boulot Vers; Yvan Cournoyer, Montreal Canadiens Alumni; Monique Depatie, Corporate Donations Molson, along with Molson volunteers and a Boulot Vers cabinet-making trainee.

For more information on this program, check out their web site > Le Boulot vers.