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Get your monthly dish on our upcoming events here! 
Happy 2011!  We can’t wait to share it with you!

First up this year is our second annual Rations For Riches Poor Man’s Breakfast taking place at the Calgary Tower on March 24th. This event is like no other: networking opportunities, inspiring speeches, award-winning porridge and a breathtaking view of Calgary’s skyline.

You just can’t miss it! Call Emily 403.228.1488 or email at emily@afdr.ab.ca for details. 
 

Ring in the Spring with The Cooperators 7th Annual Jeans & Jersey Dinner and Auction on April 9th. Grab your favourite sports jersey and a comfy pair of jeans and get your game face on! This über fun event involves a BBQ buffet, sports celebrity appearances, games of chance, a silent and live auction, plus live music by Edmonton’s own Capital Newz. Dancing and singing along encouraged.

Call Kate at 780.492-6025 or email at kate@afdr.ab.ca to get your tickets.  At $75, you can’t go wrong!
 

Do you think your boss could do your job? The Alberta Diabetes Foundation challenges you to find out!
96.3 Capital FM and Breakfast Television are proudly partnering with the Alberta Diabetes Foundation to bring you the ‘Who’s the Boss?’ contest February 28, 2011.
Check out www.afdr.ab.ca/WhosTheBoss for more information and to register.
 

Get on the green and help us find gold! June 1st marks the 22nd Sean Fleming Golf Classic taking place at The Links at Spruce Grove. Teams of four will enjoy a day away from the office for a good cause and of course some great food and golfing. Prizes awarded to the top three teams.

Find out more at www.afdr.ab.ca/golf-classic. 

Quick shout out to Josh Classen, Maria Orydzuk and the amazing team at CTV Edmonton. Josh Classen will be our returning Master of Ceremonies for both the Jeans & Jersey and the Sean Fleming Golf Classic – here’s hoping he’ll forecast good weather for both!

Want to feel warm and fuzzy? Sign up to volunteer at any of our events – we’re always looking to get the community involved in our mission! Do you want to be part of an organizing committee for our events? We are currently looking for additional members to get involved.  

Send an email with your interests and resume to volunteer@afdr.ab.ca  or phone our office at (780) 492-6537 for more information.

Mark your calendars for October 15, 2010 as we take over The Westin Hotel Edmonton for A Night to Remember Gala and Auction.  Check back next month as we unveil this years exciting theme!

That’s it, that’s all - thanks for tuning in! We’ll be back next month with the who’s who at this year’s events as we unveil our Honorary Chairs for the first half of the year. We’ll also give you an update on ticket sales, plus any juicy info we come up with. Until then!