On November 18, 550 people came together at the Winnipeg Convention Centre to enjoy not only breakfast, but a guest speaker with a compelling story to tell. Dr. Tom Jackson, well-known musician, actor and humanitarian, gave the keynote address at the official kickoff for Winnipeg’s Christmas activities. Dr. Jackson spoke about his time on the streets of Winnipeg and told how a homeless man saved his life, then serenaded the crowd with “Desperado” and “The Huron Carol”. The Thomas Sill Foundation kicked off the kettle season with a $9,000 donation. Another highlight from the morning was an interview conducted by Nic Mundey, Weetamah volunteer and Winnipeg Advisory Board member, with Michelle, a former Weetamah client. The kettle campaign was officially opened by the crowd ringing hundreds of miniature Salvation Army bells.

Special music was provided by an ensemble from the College for Officer Training.

The Salvation Army raised over $49,000.00 at this event and would like to thank each of the sponsors and all who attended.

In support of The Salvation Army’s Prairie Division, the annual Breakfast and Luncheons will once again be taking place in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and I am pleased, in fact thrilled, to announce that Mr Tom Jackson will be this years guest speaker at all three events.

 Appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2000 for his music and humanitarian work, Tom is well known to Canadians as an accomplished musician and actor dedicated to helping the less fortunate. Born on the One Arrow reserve in Saskatchewan and raised in Winnipeg, Tom left school at the age of 15 and spent seven years living on the back streets of Winnipeg. This experience built the foundation of his character – tenacity, leadership, determination to succeed and an altruistic capacity to care for others.

 In Saskatchewan……

Saskatoon Delta Bessborough Hotel – Friday Nov. 13, 2009 @ 12 noon.  Tickets are only $50ea or $350 for a table of 8 people.

Regina Hotel Saskatchewan – Monday Nov. 16, 2009 @ 12 noon.  Tickets are only $35ea or $250 for a table of 8 people.

For more information or to purchase tickets call Shelley 306-757-3111 or email Shelley_Baron@can.salvationarmy.org

In Manitoba……..

Winnipeg Convention Centre presented by Cropo Funeral Chapels – Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 at 7:30am. Tickets are only $40ea or $300 for a table of 8.

For more information or to purchase tickets call Janet 204-975-1008 or email Janet_Taylor@can.salvationarmy.org

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AND GOING QUICKLY – CALL TODAY AND SUPPORT THESE EVENTS

In support of The Salvation Army’s Prairie Division, the annual Breakfast and Luncheons will once again be taking place in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and I am pleased, in fact thrilled, to announce that Mr Tom Jackson will be this years guest speaker at all three events.

 Appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2000 for his music and humanitarian work, Tom is well known to Canadians as an accomplished musician and actor dedicated to helping the less fortunate. Born on the One Arrow reserve in Saskatchewan and raised in Winnipeg, Tom left school at the age of 15 and spent seven years living on the back streets of Winnipeg. This experience built the foundation of his character – tenacity, leadership, determination to succeed and an altruistic capacity to care for others.

 In Saskatchewan……

Saskatoon Delta Bessborough Hotel – Friday Nov. 13, 2009 @ 12 noon.  Tickets are only $50ea or $350 for a table of 8 people.

Regina Hotel Saskatchewan – Monday Nov. 16, 2009 @ 12 noon.  Tickets are only $35ea or $250 for a table of 8 people.

For more information or to purchase tickets call Shelley 306-757-3111 or email Shelley_Baron@can.salvationarmy.org

In Manitoba……..

Winnipeg Convention Centre presented by Cropo Funeral Chapels – Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 at 7:30am. Tickets are only $40ea or $300 for a table of 8.

For more information or to purchase tickets call Janet 204-975-1008 or email Janet_Taylor@can.salvationarmy.org

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AND GOING QUICKLY – CALL TODAY AND SUPPORT THESE EVENTS