Saturday, October 22, 2011

Breakfast Meeting a Tremendous Success!



Calvin Tillman Speaks at Breakfast Meeting
in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Friday 21, Oct. 2011
Parents  Against Everyday Poison (PAEP) in co-operation with Shale-Concerned Citizens, Businesses and Environmental Groups of New Brunswick recently sponsored Calvin Tillman in a province-wide Tour of New Brunswick where Shale Gas Exploration activities in the province have rapidly made inroads in the past year.  In the photo we see Calvin at his first of seven appearances that would take him across the province from the 21st to 22nd of October.
The "By-Invitation-Only" Breakfast Meeting was held in Memramcook, N.B. where over 80 invited guests - consisting of MLA Liberal Opposition Officials, New Brunswick's Mayors, Councillors, Business and Community Leaders, and Leading Academics were in attendance.   Special thanks go to our Volunteer Staffers, Ushers and Consultants for the Memramcook Breakfast Meeting - Rachel Léger, Dorine and Pamphile Léger, Anabel LeBlanc, Anita Boudreau, Michael Stoneleigh-all residents of Memramcook,  and Shirlee and Gary Porter of Dieppe, whose efforts made the Breakfast Meeting a great success. Thanks as well to JP Bourque for his assistance.   Special thanks go to Thérèse Melanson for her generous offer of hospitality for Calvin at her B&B - Gite 3 Moulins during the Calvin Tillman Tour.

Large Turnout to Hear Calvin Tillman in Richibucto-New Brunswick.



Stephanie Stoneleigh -
of Parents Against Everyday Poisons
 Introduces Calvin in Richibucto
The Catholic Church Hall Richibucto - packed to capacity (300+) with standing room only.  I was honoured to be asked to introduce Calvin at this venue.
I was overwhelmed by the warm response to Calvin's visit in Richibucto.  Calvin's reputation had preceded him and he was met with a standing ovation before he even took the stage to speak.   I was totally overwhelmed by this warm reception that greeted Calvin and so proud to be a transplanted New Brunswicker too at that moment.   My husband and I had to leave shortly after the introduction but I understand Calvin was on the receiving end of another standing ovation at the end of his Presentation as well.   New Brunswicker's continue to amaze me with their warm hearts and appreciation.  

The Organizers there - Denise Melanson, Debra Hopper and Murielle Gagnon, assisted by Jerry Cook did an absolutely fabulous job of organizing the event and many weeks of hard work went into that effort - with everything from refreshments and pre-event publicity to media coverage.   I'm sure there are many who worked behind the scenes whom I do not know of but deserve our thanks none-the-less.    I have to say that the Team in Richibucto led by Denise M. and Debra H. did an altogether admirable job of putting together an outstandingly successful Speaking Engagement for Calvin. They deserve our heartiest congratulations for their accomplishment.

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