A few months ago I heard via the homeschool group that I belong to, that there was a contest for students in Alberta to enter for the chance to win a trip to the Olympic Games. I emailed the details to Chris, Laurence and Susannah - as I always do when I get Emailed info that I think will interest them.
Only Chris bothered to enter the contest! You had to write an essay - up to 650 words - saying how you help your community.
Last week we heard that Christopher has been chosen to represent our riding (they are choosing two students from each of the 83 ridings in Alberta) and has won a trip for two to go to the Olympic games in February!!!
For a number of reasons we have decided that he is going to take his Dad with him - I think it will be a really great trip for them both - and really exciting - and the rest of us were lucky enough to see the torch go through our town last week anyway.
The prize includes:
Return airfare for two from either Edmonton or Calgary (departure city determined by constituency) including all fees and taxes. o A meal upon departure and return will be provided on the flight. o A pair of tickets to a sporting event o A pair of tickets to a celebration ceremony o Ground transportation to each venue to be visited in Vancouver o Food and beverages at Alberta House in Vancouver o One hundred dollars cash (total) to be used at the discretion of each student and their parent or legal guardian o Souvenir Package o One night’s accommodations (optional) upon return to your departure city (room and taxes only)
Approximate retail value of each Leadership Reward is $3,000.00 CAD (the actual value of each reward may vary and any difference between the stated value and actual value will not be awarded).
I am hoping Chris takes his camcorder and Lloyd has promised to take my camera so I have plenty of pictures to post of everything!!! :)
The night that Chris won, I got an Email from Susannah (I was out at dinner with Val and James) and it read "Do you have any more contests I can enter"???? Lol I guess she's interested in trying now ;)
Well done Chris!!! :) Enjoy your trip!!
