Monthly Archives: April 2018

Insights From Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder Of Cloudflare

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From one of our fellow Bay area Canadian organizations.

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24 April 18

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As a valued C100 community member, we want to share with you this week’s episode of “our stories_” – a video series that features real-life stories of successes, failures and insights into how to make the most of the connection between Silicon Valley and Canadian startups.

You’ll want to watch this clip that features Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder & COO of Cloudfare – a web performance and security company which currently has over 7 million users in 120 countries. Michelle explains what it takes to create traction and the best part of her job. You may be surprised by what she has to say.

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April 2018 Mission Matters Newsletter

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Note this newsletter from the Wreaths Across America organization.

Over the last month, my husband, Morrill, and I have had the incredible honor and opportunity to spend time with and learn from many Medal of Honor Recipients — America’s finest and more decorated heroes — as well as some of the most humble and kind souls I have had the pleasure of knowing. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.

Below, guest contributor Norma Donlon, wife of Medal of Honor recipient Roger Donlon, Gold Star Wife and Wreaths Across America Ambassador, shares details from our time at the Circle of Honor Gala at the New York Stock Exchange and the National Medal of Honor Day events in Washington, D.C., in late March. It was here that Norma and Roger Donlon shared with Morrill and I that we would be receiving the Patriot Award from the Medal of Honor Society this month in Arkansas. The Patriot Award honors individuals who have exhibited dedication to and passion for the American ideals of freedom and democracy through their lives, words and actions. We received the award at the Salute to the Medal of Honor Gala sponsored by Walmart in Bentonville, Ark., on April 20. To learn more about this significant honor, please click here.

As I said in my speech on Friday, Morill and I accept the Patriots Award on behalf of all of you, the dedicated volunteers and supporters of Wreaths Across America who have made this organization what it is today because of your passion and commitment to the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. And for that, we are most grateful.

With thanks,

Karen Worcester

Wreaths Across America

Executive Director

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Month of The Military Child Social Media Contest Winners

Thank you to all those who helped us honor military children by sharing photos and stories as part of our 3rd annual Month of the Military Child Photo Contest. With over 260 entries, the top three were determined by the number of votes they received for their entry. Congratulations to our winners and the locations they will be supporting!

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Understand The Why

Although many have heard the story of when and how Wreaths Across America was started, it is even more important to understand the why. Watch our short video to see for yourself. Watch here.

Monthly Features

FACES OF THE MISSION: Bre Kingsbury

These individuals help to make our mission a reality every day. This month, we spoke with Bre Kingsbury, corporate business development director. Bre works on introducing the Wreaths Across America to corporate sponsors who want to support veterans and Gold Star Families.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Norma Donlon

Norma Donlon shares a recent experience spreading the word about Wreaths Across America at the 16th Annual Circle of Honor Gala at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) sponsored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation (CMOHFD).

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It’s not what we do,but WHY we do it.

Wreaths Across America chose the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY, from March 22-24 to debut its newly designed Traveling Education Exhibit. This 48-foot display trailer hooked to its Chevy truck was loaded with many “hands on” technology and interactive information about the program to help visitors learn about the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Wayne Hanson was honored to be one of the Wreaths Across America team accompanying the exhibit, where one of the more memorable things he had the pleasure of doing was to say two words to some of those present…”Welcome Home!”
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“Welcome Home”

Presenting a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin.



In 2014, Wreaths Across America established the Veterans Remembrance Tree Program as another way to remember and honor our veterans. The program allows Gold Star families to visit the land in Maine, where the balsam tips are harvested each year to be made into the wreaths that are place on veterans’ graves. Gold Star families often report they find a sense of peace and tranquility from visiting the land where the balsams are grown. The Remembrance Tree Program gives them a living memorial to their loved one.

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Thank You Walmart Thank you to our long-time partner and friends at Walmart who have not only sponsored wreaths and donated invaluable transportation support across the country, but have truly embraced the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.


LISTEN NOW Wreaths Across America Radio offers patriotic music of all genres and informational content about members of the U.S. armed forces, their families, military veterans, and volunteers throughout the country and overseas who support the mission to remember, honor and teach.

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Four Ways To Support Our Cause

Sponsor Remembrance Wreaths, Honor and Remember, Pairs: Give a Wreath and Get a Wreath or Show Your Support

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Phone: 1 (877) 385 9504
Email: helpdesk@wreathsacrossamerica.org

Wreaths Across America HQ, 4 Point Street, Columbia Falls, ME 04623

Final Reminder – USNSCC Arkansas Division: Paradise on the Potomac

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A final reminder of this up-coming fundraiser for our cadet corps.

Friends in support of

Arkansas Division and Training Ship San Francisco

of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Presents

An afternoon pier side – Hawaiian Style on the Historic Roosevelt Presidential Yacht

Paradise on the Potomac
Sunday, April 29^th2018 3 – 5 pm

Silent Auction – Yacht Tour – Photo Opportunities – Aloha Tables – Learn the “Hoe Ana”

Pulled Pork Sliders – Paradise Punch – Bottled Water – Fresh Fruit – Delicious Desserts

4 Door Prize Drawings starting at 3:30 pm & continuing every 15 minutes thereafter.

Featuring Live Performance

Island Style – Kaitlynne and Katrin – Dancing Sisters’

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Ticket Donation $25.00 – includes a FREE Opportunity Drawing Ticket

Do support the cadets with purchasing several tickets – bring a friend – pass the word.

You will be assisting them with training and uniforms needs.

For Tickets or Sponsorship: Contact Instructor Karen Freitas, USNSCC at seacadet@att.net or (209) 862-1371

By mail send check or money order payable to: Arkansas Division – Post Office Box 24902, Oakland California 94623-1902

Include a telephone number or email for ticket number confirmation.

The yacht is located at 540 Water Street – Jack London Square in Oakland

There is a parking garage for your convenience or street parking at your leisure.

Confirmation Tickets will be held at boarding starting at 2:45 pm – Dress Island Style for your comfort.

CAN Room Change 221 Kroeber Apr 27

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Note this update from a fellow Bay area Canadian organization.

Canadian Studies Upcoming Events

Last Colloquium of the School Year:

Friday April 27

5:00 PM – Note Special Time!

221 Kroeber Hall – Note New Room!

Friday April 27, 5:00 PM

The Influence of Immigration on Tourism – The Case of Canada

Prof. Frederic Dimanche (Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ryerson University)

Co-Sponsored by the Tourism Studies Working Group

Over half of all immigrants in Canada settled in three major tourism destinations: Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal. Before the 1980s, Canada was welcoming over half of all immigrants and travellers from Europe and America. Now the share of these immigrants has decreased to under 30% as of 2016 and Asia has become over the years the main source of immigrants (over 48%). Mirroring this trend, tourist arrivals from Asia have increased while European arrivals stabilized. More specifically, the average growth in the number of Chinese tourists was almost 12% per year after 1990, and apart from the U.S., China now remains the top tourism market in Toronto and Vancouver, and it has a growing importance for tourism development in Montréal. Canada’s tourism sector has an employed labour force of over 1.7 million and almost 25% of these workers are immigrants or foreign workers. It is estimated that the demand for labour will increase to 2.29 million by 2035. However, the work force in the aging population will not be able to respond to that demand, and the role of immigrants in the job market will become more vital, especially in the metropolitan areas.

This study aims to determine the potential impacts of immigration on inbound tourism and on the Canadian labour market in cities by using secondary data. Statistical evidence strongly supports the hypothesis that immigration may be one of the major contributors to international travel flows and growth in the tourism sector.

Gifford Room, 221 Kroeber Hall

Colloquium events are free, and open to everyone. No ticket or RSVP is required.

The Canadian Studies Colloquium Series is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Consulate General of Canada San Francisco | Silicon Valley

Community Events

Wednesday May 2, 11:30 AM Eastern

David Dodge CIFAR Lecture: Boundaries of Inclusion

Toronto, Ontario

Speaker: Professor Irene Bloemraad

Migration, Human Rights and National Values

While nationalism is growing around the world, record numbers of people are migrating beyond their country of birth. Increasingly, these migrants face hostility and discrimination by native-born citizens who see them as outsiders.

Ensuring that migrants are treated fairly is a human rights issue. Yet in Canada, the United States, and elsewhere, research suggests that the language of rights can harden attitudes towards migrants.

The 2018 David Dodge CIFAR Lecture is presented by Senior Fellow Irene Bloemraad of the program in Successful Societies at CIFAR. Dr. Bloemraad is a professor of Sociology and the Thomas Garden Barnes Chair of Canadian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Bloemraad will explore the complexities of framing and how we divide “us” from “them,” arguing that understanding and implementing the possibilities of inclusive nationalism is an urgent challenge in today’s world where some leaders are linking nationalism to policies that could close borders and drive further division.

Moderated by Elizabeth McIsaac, President of the Maytree Foundation, this lecture will be held in partnership with with Cities of Migration and the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants. Tickets are $15 and a light lunch is provided.

https://www.cifar.ca/events/boundaries-of-inclusion/

Wednesday May 2, 6:30 PM Pacific

Digital Moose Lounge Chesterfield Chat

Palo Alto, California

The Digital Moose Lounge is pleased to present our upcoming Chesterfield Chat event as part of our 2018 “Canadians Doing Good” series: Canadians Helping Immigrants in our Community.

Northern California is at the center of the national debate around immigration. Comprehensive Immigration Reform has stalled anew, and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program’s termination has created uncertainty for over 700,000 Dreamers. Meanwhile, rising anti-immigrant rhetoric and ICE raids have raised fears in our local immigrant communities. But behind the headlines, nonprofit lawyers continue to provide legal assistance to immigrants facing removal or seeking asylum before administrative tribunals and California courts. Hear our panel of local Canadians involved with immigrant legal services share their insights on how the current climate has affected their practice; what they have learned about our community; and how being Canadian has shaped their outlook.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dml-chesterfield-chat-canadians-helping-immigrants-in-our-community-tickets-44891770494

April 28-29

Bay Area Book Festival, featuring several Canadian Writers

Berkeley, California

Katherena Vermette is a Métis writer from Treaty One territory in Winnipeg. Her first book, “North End Love Songs,” won the Governor General’s Award for Poetry. Her National Film Board short documentary, THIS RIVER, won the Coup de Coeur at the Montreal First Peoples’ Festival and a Canadian Screen Award. Her first novel, “The Break,” was a national bestseller in Canada and won the McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award, the Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction, and the Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award. “The Break” was shortlisted for a Governor General’s Literary Award, the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, and was a 2017 Canada Reads finalist.

Heather O’Neill is a novelist, poet, short-story writer, screenwriter, and essayist whose debut novel, “Lullabies for Little Criminals,” was published to international critical acclaim and was short-listed for the Orange Prize for Fictionbook. Her most recent work, “The Lonely Hearts Hotel,” was named one of the best books of 2017 by the San Francisco Chronicle and The Boston Globe. Born and raised in Montreal, O’Neill lives there today with her daughter.

Madeleine Thien’s novel “Do Not Say We Have Nothing” was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the Governor General’s Award in 2016. She is also the author of the story collection “Simple Recipes” and the novels “Certainty” and “Dogs at the Perimeter,” the latter of which was shortlisted for Berlin’s International Literature Award and won the Frankfurt Book Fair’s 2015 LiBeraturpreis. Her books and stories have been translated into 23 languages. The daughter of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants to Canada, she lives in Montreal.

https://www.baybookfest.org/

Spring 2018

Colloquium Series

Free | Open to Everyone

221 Kroeber Hall

Friday April 27, 5:00 PM

The Influence of Immigration on Tourism – The Case of Canada

Prof. Frederic Dimanche (Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ryerson University)

Co-Sponsored by the Tourism Studies Working Group

Colloquium events are free, and open to everyone. No ticket or RSVP is required.

The Canadian Studies Colloquium Series is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Consulate General of Canada San Francisco | Silicon Valley