Media Advisory - VANOC hosts youth forum on the Olympic truce today in
Burnaby with the Governor General
Sep 28, 2009, 10:30 ET
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of
The media are invited to attend sections or the entire day of activities, which includes a forum where students can share their thoughts with the Governor General, and presentations by creativity expert
When: Monday, September 28, 2009 11 am to 4 pm (Pacific Time) Accreditation: Media will be asked to show media ID along with photo ID upon arrival at the event no later than 10:45 am. Timing note: (Please note the event starts at 11:20 am, with John Furlong speaking at 11:45 am, followed by the Governor General at 11:55 am.) Where: Ismaili Centre Burnaby 4010 Canada Way (cross street is Curle) Burnaby, BC Media parking is on the south side of the building Who: John Furlong, VANOC CEO Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada Sir Ken Robinson, creativity expert and author Matt Goldman, co-founder Blue Man Group Retired Olympic and Paralympic athletes Photo opportunity: Arrival of the Governor General and John Furlong at approximately 11 am. Interviews: John Furlong will be available for interviews at approximately 12:15 pm.
For further information: For further information: Media Contact: Suzanne Walters, VANOC Communications, Tel. (604) 403-2386, E-mail [email protected]
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