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Volunteer profiles
2006, April 18th:
Robyn Tripp-Friesen
Tell us about what you are doing for the Games as a volunteer?
I am the Chairperson of the V.I.P. Hospitality Committee. It’s mandate is to meet the needs of V.I.P.’s representing government and sponsoring companies – from their arrival
to the end of the Games.
What is one thing you want to make sure you do during the two weeks of the Games?
Stay organized and being well. I want to take in as much as I can of all the events during the Games.
If you could be one piece of equipment used during the Games, what would it be and why?
I would be a shuttle vehicle for the V.I.P.’s because there’s great interview action when meeting people from different regions as they travel from place to place during the Games.
Do you have anything you’d like to say to others who are thinking about
Volunteering for the Games?
“It’ll be a great time, and you’ll get to be part of the excitement of all the young athletes of Canada!
George Arcand
Tell us about what you are doing for the Games as a volunteer
I am Chair of the Ticketing Committee. Its mandate is to write the strategy for ticket sales for the Games. I am also the Assistant Vice-President of Sales – one aspect involves working with local merchants interested in selling Games merchandise. I am also involved with Games Pin Program. All of this work is inter-related, interesting and challenging.
How do you think the community benefits from the Games?
We’re already seeing the benefits with the Canada Games Centre and the upgrades to Mount Sima ski facility. The Athletes’ Village will be a permanent housing legacy. In the end, we’ll all benefit from being a part of a world-class sporting competition. Sport Yukon organizes the athletes from Yukon for the Canada Winter Games, and because the Games are in the north, there will be greater numbers of northern youth involved in these Games. What a legacy for our youth!
What do you have planned for the day after the Games (March 11, 2021)?
Shortly after the Games, I’ll be joining my family (brothers and sisters) as we travel to Las Vegas to help our mother celebrate her 80th birthday!
Do you have anything you’d like to say to others who are thinking about
volunteering for the Games?
“There are two things happening here – a great part of the community has embraced the Games and are actively involved in planning for it – another part of the community has not become involved -- yet. The sooner they jump on board the more positive the experience will be for everyone. I know this will happen for the Games.”
Linda Bourassa
Tell us about what you are doing for the Games as a volunteer?
I am a mascot in the Mascot Program. On evenings and weekends, I dress as one of the 3 mascots for the Games and go out to events, like the speed skating test event. It’s been really good for me – I’m an introvert; so I can dress up and be incognito.
How do you think the community benefits from the Games?
The Games will have an economic impact, bringing athletes, coaches, officials, spectators to our town who will likely come back to visit, perhaps in the summer. Athletes may come back later on in life with their children to show them where they participated in the 2007 Games. It will help with tourism.
Also, the Games will have a legacy for the community with new facilities and upgrades. It’s going to be tremendous!
What is one thing you want to make sure you do during the two weeks of the Games?
I want to see the downhill skiing events and aerials. I was impressed with the recent Canadian Junior Championship test event. It was an amazing event.
Do you have anything you’d like to say to others who are thinking about
volunteering for the Games?
“Just get out there and sign up now! There’s lots of time, but right now you can get pretty much what you want to do.”
