Molson in the Community

One of our colleagues at Molson Coors Canada is volunteering for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. I asked him if he would tell his story. Thanks to Steve Lintott, a 28-year employee of Molson Coors for telling this story and for allowing me to share it. Cheers! Go Canada Go…

When it was announced that Molson employees would get special consideration for Olympic volunteer positions I decided to give it a shot. Having family living in North Vancouver meant the major hurdle (having somewhere to stay) was covered, and the chance to help (in some small way) ensure the Olympics were a success, was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Unfortunately I procrastinated and missed the deadline to apply as a Molson employee. Initially I abandoned the idea thinking I wouldn’t have much chance of getting in, assuming the response from the general public would be huge. After thinking about it for a few weeks I decided to give it a shot anyway. Couldn’t hurt. I believe that was back in the fall of 2008.

I didn’t hear anything until spring 2009 when I was interviewed over the phone. Then when I didn’t hear back from them for a few months I assumed I wasn’t a successful candidate. However my hopes were raised again in August when I received an email from VANOC asking for some personal information in order to do a security check. Then another couple of months went by before I heard from them again (after some prodding on my part); and finally a position was offered in late November: Load Zone Attendant at the Killarney Centre. I still don’t know exactly what I will be doing, but I do know that the Killarney Centre is where the short track speed skaters will practice.

The one question everyone asks is: Do you get any tickets for the events? The answer is no. Volunteering is not about perks, it’s about helping people accomplish something they can’t do on their own. Volunteers get free public transit, and an opportunity to see the dress rehearsal for the opening ceremonies! I’m looking forward to a great adventure!

Stéphane Aubut, représentant Molson Coors des ventes de la région, bien entouré de son équipe locale composée de MM. Steve Francoeur, Bernard Ste-Croix, Michel Morin, Jonathan Dufresne, Éric-Alexandre Landry et Bruno Meunier, ont participé à un tournoi de hockey à Chandler, dans le but  d’amasser des fonds pour la Fondation le R.A.D.E.A.U., une maison de soin palliatif de la région de Gaspé. Leur contribution à cette activité de levée de fonds qui s’est tenue le vendredi 8 janvier dernier, à l’Aréna de Chandler, aura permis de remettre une somme additionnelle de 1,500$. Félicitations à toute l’équipe pour votre engagement dans la communauté et cette belle région de Gaspé! Santé!

Récemment, Héma-Québec a rendu hommage à Molson Coors pour ses 35 années de travail bénévole. Je veux féliciter Marjolaine Deslauriers qui est l’organisatrice de cette collecte ainsi que bénévoles de Molson Coors qui travaillent à assister le personnel de Héma-Québec. Également, je voudrais saluer tous les employés de Molson Coors qui font un don de sang, votre générosité est extrêmement appréciée.

 Je vous invite à venir faire un don de sang lors de la prochaine collecte prévue le vendredi 23 avril 2010.

Salutations,

Simonne

Marjolaine Deslauriers et Dr Francine Décary, présidente et chef de la direction de Héma-Québec

Le 14 octobre 2009, dix employés de Molson Coors Canada se sont rendus au Refuge pour femmes Chez Doris, où ils ont exécuté diverses corvées, incluant le lavage de vitres, le nettoyage de la cuisine communautaire et l’organisation de la banque alimentaire.

Wow, quelle journée enrichissante!  Encore une fois, les employés de Molson Coors ont dépassé les attentes et ont retiré de cette expérience beaucoup de satisfaction.  Par ailleurs, ils ont constaté à quel point le bénévolat est important dans notre société.

Merci à nos bénévoles : Simonne Bienvenue, Anne-Virginie Brassard, Diane Chinelli, Marjolaine Deslauriers, Johanne Drouin, Diane Gendron, Serge Guy, Martine Létourneau, Carole Reeves (responsable de l’activité) et Pierre Samson, qui ont aussi profité de l’occasion pour remettre une aide financière du Fonds de bienfaisance Molson de 2,000$.

As we kick off United Way activities across Canada at Molson Coors this week I wanted to share a post by Johanne Drouin. Johanne had posted an experience on yammer this morning that she and her team had taken in. It just says so much about our employees and the support that we as a company provide to help our employees and the company play our part in the community. Way to go Johanne and your 9 colleagues…you are all an inspiration for all of us to make a difference in the communities in which we live work and play. Salut !

Johanne’s post (she gave me permission)

Yesterday, I participated, along with 9 of my colleagues, in a volunteering activity at one of the very rare women-only shelters in Montreal. Chez Doris is one of the 360 organizations supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal , and has been helping the most vulnerable members of our community for 30 years. They are doing a tremendous job at providing these women with a bit of dignity, and encouraging them to develop their skills and talents to improve their quality of life. My group’s tasks consisted in cleaning and organizing the collective kitchen, sorting out various items received through donations, and serving lunch to approximately 85 people. Rubbing elbows with these women made all of us realize that poverty has many faces and could touch any of us at any given time. I feel truly blessed I never had to face the harsh conditions these women have been dealing with every single day. Offering a few hours of my time is my way to show gratitude for the wonderful things life has offered me.