Second last day in Newfoundland
Friday, September 30, 2011
(submitted by: Sun West Delegates)
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Today started off at the Pepsi Center with greetings from Ian Tyson. After doing some of Ian’s trademark cheers (Beaver one, Beaver all, Let’s all do the beaver call!), we settled in to listen to a short keynote presentation from Ian. As always, Ian challenged us to unlock our inner hero in order to be effective and bring about change in our schools and communities. Our first keynote speaker of the day was Dr. T.A. Loeffler. Dr. Loeffler has worked for many years in the field of professional recreation, leading people through significant life changing experiences. Dr. Loeffler’s work and adventures have taken her to over 36 countries on six continents. She is working toward her goal of completing the “Seven Summits,” the highest peak of each of the seven continents. Dr. Loeffler was an engaging and inspiring speaker and truly left us wanting to challenge ourselves!
Our second keynote of the day was an excitement for all of the Newfoundlanders. Until recently Danny Williams was the premier of Newfoundland and accomplished many wonderful changes for the people of the province. Danny brought the province unprecedented economic growth and activity, a reduction in provincial debt, lower taxation rates and other wonderful benefits. Williams was able to share with us some of his political views, as well as some of the attitudes and behaviours that led to his success as a political leader. Williams gave us great insight into how to prepare ourselves to be the best possible leaders. In the later afternoon most delegates hiked up the hill to Corner Brook’s university where the conference trade show was located. We were able to view booths ranging from Newfoundland universities and work force, to clothing companies, to speaker showcases, to fundraising companies. The customary free trade show gifts were passed out and draws entered, then many delegates found themselves with some free time. Some students chose to venture down the hill to find the local Tim Hortons, while others hung out and relaxed with friends new and old at Corner Brook Regional High or the Pepsi Center.
Supper was followed by a highly anticipated concert featuring a highly popular Newfoundland band. Sherman Downey and the Ambiguous Case took the stage first. The concert audience featured about 3000 people from conference delegates to university students, to Corner Brook residents. Hey Rossetta took the stage as the headliners of the conference and played until after 11:00 pm. By the time billet pick up came everyone was exhausted, but choruses of “I can’t believe our week is almost over,” echoed through the halls. Good night everyone. See you tomorrow for the final day of CSLC 2011!
