The pledge to raise $2 million includes $1 million each from the Hospital Foundation and the Hospital Auxiliary. Today's fund raising launch got off to a great start with the campaign thermometer set to over $500,000.
$2 million is a lot of money, yes, but many remember the outstanding success of the Back the Cat Campaign in 2007 that raised over $3 million in about a years time for a CAT Scanner for the hospital so people didn't have to drive to Vancouver. The success caught everyone off guard and rallied the Sunshine Coast like never before.
Today's picnic fund raising launch was preceded by a Ground Breaking on April 16th, 2010 and was attended by the Minister of Health, local officials and representatives of the Sunshine Coast RHD, St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, the Sechelt Indian Band and many other members from the community.
The expansion project kick-off event included something for everyone, cake walks, story theatre, face paiting, displays, music and more.
Next up the Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation are having a fund raising raffle to meet their goal. Raffle prizes are $3 thousand for 1st, $1,000 for second and $500. for third.
Thanks so much for reading my blogspot. Your comments and feedback are always greatly appreciated. I wish everyone the greatest success in the hospital fund raising campaign! Duane
It's Always A Good Day on the Sunshine Coast! Duane
Gibsons Landing Jazz Weekend Final Night Sensational Hit! Duane Burnett
15th Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival week grand finale night featured THE IDLERS - straight from Newfoundland via a million gigs on their cross Canada Tour. The band blew the roof off the Roberts Creek Hall with their foot moving skank and polit-reggae-ska-rock, eliciting shrieks of joy from the sold out crowd who danced their butts off!
Meanwhile, back in Gibsons Landing, the CREEK BIG BAND packed a full house at The Club overlooking the beautiful harbour marina. The Creek Big Band is made up of unpaid volunteer musicians who contribute their time and talent for the benefit of Sunshine Coast music students and audiences. The money earned from their paid performances goes toward scholarships for Sunshine Coast students going on to further music studies, and toward miscellaneous band expenses.
THE IDLERS, from Newfoundland are on a cross Canada Tour. From their seaside hometown of St. John's, Idlers have been loading and unloading the great green pickle-van to bring their foot moving skank and polit-reggae-ska-rock to cities and towns from coast to coast and everywhere in between. With anything from a 7-piece onslaught of sound to a squat and groovy 11, Idlers conscious sound has earned the group fantastic reviews for their 2007 release Corner and their latest release, Keep Out. They definitely WOWED the packed crowd at the Roberts Creek Hall!
Members include Mark Wilson - vocals/trumpet, Pahl Schiralli-Earle - guitar, Craig Millett - guitar, Erin Best - vocals, Luke Power - keys, Chris Power - drums, Aneirin Thomas - bass, John Duff - trombone, Susan Evon - alto sax, Chris Harnett - tenor sax, Curtis Andrews - percussion.
Both bands provided a fantastic steamy climax to a week of amazing talented performers at dozens of local venues amidst a beautiful hot sunny weekend.
For more information about the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival and the many terrific events they host throughout the year please visit their website at http://www.coastjazz.com
It's Always A Good Day on the Sunshine Coast! Duane
Sea Kayaks at Sea Fest on the Sechelt Seashore! June 12-13, 2010 Duane Burnett
The 1st Annual Sechelt Sea Festival weekend kicked off with a stunningly beautiful sunny weekend on the Sunshine Coast, and breathtaking views of Porpoise Bay, BC
Organizers, Halfmoon Sea Kayaks invited the public to "witness the beginnings of the largest Spring festival in the entire World!"
Their new location next to the wonderful Lighthouse Pub with its amazingly huge outdoor patio is the perfect launching spot for kayaking and kayakers.
The weekend Sea Festival is a morph of Halmfoon Kayaks popualr Demo Days which used to be held at Rock Water Resort in Secret Cove.
The new festival heralds the "Official Opening" of Halfmoon Kayaks convenient new location in Porpoise Bay.
The Annual Halfmoon Kayking Demo Days is one of my favourites and with their new location on Porpoise Bay, the best launching spot for kayakers in Sechelt.
Duane Burnett June 11, 2010 Heather Dore was crowned the winner of the 2010 Sunshine Coast Karaoke contest held at the Sechelt Legion, in Sechelt, BC on the Sunshine Coast.
Finalist (L-R) Laura Ingram, Heather Dore, and Krystal Duncalfe
The judges said they had a hard time choosing between the three wonderful finalists which included Krystal Duncalfe who came in 3rd place, Laura Ingram in 2nd, and Heather Dore 1st place.
For their final night before the judges Laura sang "Born To Fly" by Sara Evans; Krystal sang "Strawberry Wine" by Deana Carter; and Heather's winning song was her rendition of "Tainted Love" originally by Gloria Jones but made ultra famous in the 1980's by Soft Cell.
Kudos to the ladies, and contestants, it takes a lot of nerve to get up in front of an audience and perform, especially something as intimated as singing.
The judges were Jac Cawsey, Dani'svox Walton and Bob Shaw.
Judge Bob Shaw, taking a page off of American Idol's love him or hate him Simon Cowell made it clear "country music" wasn't his favourite so he took off points, but then added some bonus points back to Krystal cause she dedicated her song to Bob.
In the end, it wasn't enough for Krystal to win, but everyone had fun, and it gave local singers an opportunity to enjoy what they do and gain practice and confidence before a live audience.
Congratulations to all the participants, volunteers and supporters who came out to cheer on their favourites!
Dave C Sayers it was nice finally to meet you,and thanks for showing up and the pictures,there great
Penny Berdahl U da best Duane !! Great to see ya tonight hunny! Big Hugssssss The pictures are awesome!!! :)Thank you for coming out!
Dani'svox Walton Great article Duane! Thanks so much for it and the photos of our beautiful contestants!! They were amazing....they should have all been first!!!! I am endlessly amazed by the fantastic talent on this coast!!!
Anonymous said... Hi Duane......Great coverage of Karaoke Idol ,....Your pictures are awesome :) Your write up ... was bang on! Good work ......Thank you for coming & taking pictures ....You rock!! Your **OUR Duangel** :)
Heather Doré "Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to come by and see our " big night " - the Finale of Sunshine Coast Karaoke Idol !!! It was fabulous to see you, and the pictures are lovely ! Thank you so much, Duane !!! Love how you always put in the time and effort to attend so many community events ! Hugs! xoxo"
It's Always A Good Day on the Sunshine Coast! Duane
What do you think happened next? A mother duck and her ducklings try to cross Highway 101 also known as Route 101 or the Sunshine Coast HWY in Roberts Creek, BC
I was on my way from Sechelt to Gibsons to guest star in a musical "Gibsons Gold" lampooning the town winning most livable community in the world.
I was appalled that drivers just didn't have the time of day for these duckling and just drove around them across the double solid yellow line. People were driving 80km an hour in this bend.
Where is our reverence for Life?
Its so sad to see that human civilization has not considered wildlife corridors in their urban planning.
This incident reminds me of the time someone drove over top of a mother duck while driving off the Langdale ferry terminal, orphaning all the ducklings. One of the crew managed to round up all the baby's and raise them to release.
YouTube VIDEO (4.52min) Category: People & Blogs Must Be Talking To A Duangel DuaneBurnettdotcom June 10, 2010 — Must Be A Duangel Thank you to the amazing Spirit of the Sunshine Coast which inspires me everyday! Truly an orchestra of angels!
"If being a Duangel is wrong! I don`t ever want to be right again !!!! +" Christine Moore
Kate Cardinall-Redfern Oh, you're my favorite angel Duane! Love the song and video.
Christine Moore can`t get the song out of my head ! I need a Duangel, I need a Duangel by the end of the night ,and he`s got to be strong and he`s got to be ? and he`s gotta be ??? I need a Duangel!!!!!
Penny Berdahl That's a great name for you !!! Cause you are !
Christina Foster I looked I'm so not in it! *sigh* guess I didn't make the cut to be a Duangel..sniff sniff although I did notice you were wearing gear from Darkhorse Athletics in some of your pics :)
Duane Burnett Penny your the Duangel! ♥ Christina I am saving our photo together for the movie! ♥
Christina Foster YES!!! All of my dreams have finally come true!!
Mary McAllister Duangels...I like that!
Marlene Toth awesome... :) well done you
Debbie DeWolff OH!!!! I wanna be a "Duangel" too:)
Devon Horatio Ellingham "You Truly Are An Angel, Duane! :) Thank You For All You Do! You Have Really Helped Bring The Community Of The Sunshine Coast Together! :D"
Heather Doré That was amazing - it brought tears to my eyes ! I hope you know just how much you do for The Sunshine Coast, and how much you are loved by so very many !!! Thank you for giving so much of yourself for your Community! We are so lucky to have you !!! xoxo
Penny Berdahl We are truly blessed to have *OUR* Duangel.....You touch many that you don't even know.....your heart is pure gold. You always think of others.....We are so lucky to have you in our world. I'm so thankful that you are part of my life! Big Hugsssss & Loves *AngelMan** :)
Alan Hughes :) Well done~!
Nicole Josh It's awesome. So many faces. Only you could capture life on the coast.
Rosemarie Bowen very enjoyable Duane
Bonar Harris you are amazing! love you to bits.
Alice Lutes Great Video! How are you doing brother, miss you!
Maureen Ainslie ooo, yeah! I saw it yesterday...spectacular sight!
Yvan Cournoyer great!
Christine Hughes Love and Hugs Duane you are the best!!!
Christine Moore I agree with Christine ! Your`e the Best ! Simply the Best ! Better than anyone ! Anyone I`ve ever met! ♥ ♥ ♥
Duane's World Television Show or Movie?
So I asked you on my facebook profile if I should apply to host a television show????
Am I crazzzy to apply for this tv host job?
15 LIKES and 23 responses later, I think you all agree: YES!
Here's some of what your comments.
Sue Millar go for it!!!
Christina Foster I say go for it too! wow that would be amazing...thats something I would love to help out with behind the scenes..
Michele Platje Devlin go for it Duane! You'd be fabulous at it!
Christine Moore I think this is the job for you !DO IT !!!
Darren Stasuik Yup I think you should give it a go sounds like a pretty sweet gig
Rob Thomson Go for it Duane. Your turn is a coming!
Cheryl McNevin Baron You'd be perfect for this job!
Kim Tournat Absolutely Duane! What an opprtunity..... just don't forget to write :)
Mary McAllister I say go for it Duane...what have you got to lose! Do it, do it, do it, do it...
Monkmonk Monk as long as u stay connected... go go go....
Heather Doré 3 words for you, Darling, " GO FOR IT " !!!!!! :) You'd be fab !!!
Anne Kacoullas Hartman Like everyone else says "this job is MADE FOR YOU! What an opportunity. See the world AND get paid.....
Torio Cutchiee Go for it Duane, you have a 50/50 chance of getting it but a 0 chance if you don't try!!! That's what I learned this year. You would be greeeaaat!
Claudia Ferris crazy/opportunity - fine line:^)
Nicole Josh what are you waiting for ?
Kera Mchugh do it! it's perfect
Julie Hegyi You go Baby!!! Sounds like an adventure job...cool. You would be great at it!
Lois Vader You're CRAZY GOOD!! ♥
Peter Van Deursen Sound like a perfect fit Duane
George Morice You can do this!!
Remember that tribute I did, seems way back, to the Sunshine Coast trying to learn how to operate video making software... well today it reached over......
15,000 VIEWS!!! Sunshine Coast, BC Tribute by photo journalist, TV Host, Actor, Media Personality & Social Networker Duane Burnett. LINK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_F5BEtBRC0
And that spoof lampooning the Proroguing of Canadian Parliament for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics had over 1,000 views its first day and today has reached over 6,000 Views!
I'm On A Break - "UNCENSORED" PM Stephen Harper Proroguing Parliament parody
DuaneBurnettdotcom — January 23, 2010 — COURSE LANGUAGE 14+ I'm On A Break is a political parody of proroguing Canadian parliament inspired by "I'm On A Boat" with T-Pain. JOIN the facebook Fan Page! LYRICS & Links below.
I'm On A Break received over 40 comments on YouTube, was added as a favorite 28 times, and had 80 ratings with an average score of 4.26 out of 5.
NOT BAD for a backyard amateur production done in the spirit of This Hour, Air Farce and the classic SCTV comedy series! I was sure it was 7,000 view but I think they lost 1,000 when youtube reformatted their look. My friend who is super involved with a federal political party tells me it made it all the way to the Prime Minister's office (PMO). Hmmmmm you think they could be right?
THANKYOU! I am so grateful for all the kind words and love from the community. So much help and support.
I have often been at a loss for words to express my gratitude to the people of our community for their incredible love and support. Hence came the term "Duangel". So I made this video showcasing all the wonderful people of the community who to me are "Duangels!" <3
So many of you are so generous, thoughtful, caring, kind, empowering and supportive of me and I say HUGE thanks with big HUGS back at!
I am so grateful to each and everyone of you Duangels! Couldn't do it with out you!
Thanks ALL you Duangels!!!
Thanks for all the thousands of video and photo views too!
Special shout out to the photographers who contributed photos in "Must Be A Duangel."
PHOTOS in Must Be A Duangel Video Courtesy of:
Jan Brinton Shannon Bond Jan Degrass Cathie Roy Caitlin Hicks Heather Till John Farrer Terra Daniels Trish Thomposon Heather Conn Debra Shields Chris Yeske Greg Amos Joyce Hubbs Eileen Murawsky Kellei Baker Steve Sleep Linsey Hulls Jeannine Williams Jennifer Tower Laurie McConnell
Duane Burnett as Harper, rapping Johanna Renee and Lee December as Lee-Pain. Shot by Marc Buzzell and Bren Macdonald Recorded at Straight Sound http://www.straitsound.com
LYRICS Oh Sh!t get your lazy asses ready It's about to go down Everybody in the house leave the fukking floor But stay on your motherfukking toes I'm proroguing this, let's go
I'm on a break, I'm on a break Everybody look at me As I take a fukking break I'm on a break, I'm on a break Take a good hard look As I prorogue for my own sake
I'm on a break motherfukker, take a look at me I get to avoid issues linked to afghan detainees So i am in charge since I got your vote I'm gonna take the house on a downhill slope
Take a picture, trick, he's on a break, b!tch Causing a liberal - bloc quebecois sandwich Iggy's got nothing not even close to a plan While puppy face Layton doesn't even give a damn
I'm on the podium doing spins and sh!t I'm splurring lies, getting everyone wet But this ain't parliament, this as real as it gets I'm on a break motherfukker, don't you ever forget
He's on a break yah like in the past and Gets to avoid issues like Alberta tar sand He's the king of the world for another short while, so If you're still at work then you sure not him, no Stand up people, this break is for real
Fukk work I'm on a break motherfukker See me rock the minority vote motherfukker Now I'm toking with my boys motherfukker Democracy makes a lot of noise motherfukker
Hey Ma, if you could see me now Frustrating Canadians as I know how I think I could be king if Michaelle Jean allow Like Trudeau, anything is plausible
Yeh, never thought I'd be on a break The electoral system is fake Liberals, look at me, ohh Never thought that I'd see the day When I take my olympic holiday Believe me when I say, I fukked a barmaid
I'm on a break, I'm on a break Everybody look at me As I take a fukking break I'm on a break, I'm on a break Take a good hard look At how democracy is fake
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It's Always A Good Day on the Sunshine Coast! Duane
19 great tips on better tweeting and social networking!
Ok, this is kewl, I was featured today in The Entreprenette Gazette story about good tweeting tips. Check it out! Do you have some good social networking tips on facebook, twitter, youtube, other?
My tip: "Good Info Occasional Opinions." The article features 19 great tips on better tweeting and social networking. http://twitter.com/duaneburnett
How Well Do You Tweet? 9 June 2010 By Sarah Shaw It seems to me that everyone wants to tweet, should be tweeting…..often is tweeting…..but isn’t always sure how, what, when or why to be tweeting! My Entreprenette Experts have pulled through again and offered some great tips on how to gain the attention of your followers. Enjoy! read full story....... http://theentreprenettegazette.com/2010/06/09/how-well-do-you-tweet/
"Thanks so much Duane for your awesome contribution to this blog post......Let's spread the word and show everyone what a rock star you are!" Sarah Shaw, The Entreprenette Gazette
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