CALGARY EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2006 AS PIONEERS AND EARLY SETTLERS ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES IN CALGARY,
THEY BUILT ON A DISTINCT SET OF VALUES – A CODE OF CONDUCT THAT
DEFINED HOW THEY DEALT WITH BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MATTERS. THESE
VALUES BECAME THE HEART AND SOUL OF OUR STRONG COMMUNITY.
THE CALGARY EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE IS HOME TO THESE VALUES TODAY AND
HAS BEEN FOR 120 YEARS. OUR CORE PURPOSE IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE
THE WESTERN HERITAGE AND VALUES THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONG.
THESE WESTERN VALUES GUIDE OUR BUSINESS, OUR CONDUCT, AND OUR
DEVELOPMENT. ABOVE ALL THEY HAVE MADE US LOYAL SERVANTS TO THE
GOOD HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.
AS WE FACE UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE, THESE VALUES ARE MORE IMPORTANT I humbly ask t hat you take me on your journey. THAN EVER. BECAUSE AT NO OTHER TIME IN OUR HISTORY HAS THE NEED FOR
STRONG COMMUNITIES AND STRONG CHARACTER BEEN IN SUCH DEMAND. As a friend. As a memory. But above all as a guide. WE ARE PROUD TO UPHOLD THESE VALUES. PROUD TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN
THIS COMMUNITY TODAY. AND PROUD TO HELP BUILD A STRONGER
COMMUNITY FOR TOMORROW. Stampede Stories 4 2006 Volunteers 5 2006 Organizational Highlights 12 2006 Stampede Leadership Team 14 2006 Full-time Employees 18 2006 Sponsors 18 2006 Financial Statements 20 2006 Event Champions 27 THE SPIRIT OF STAMPEDE 2006 VOLUNTEERS REACHES FAR AND WIDE
Abbott, Andrew SH, SA Abbott, Fraser A Abbott, Fred F. SH, ALM This year, as always, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Abercrombie, Hart A. SH, SA Abercrombie, Linda A. SH, HLD Earth united our community and welcomed visitors THE RICHEST RIDE IN RODEO MAKES Aberle, Floyd V Aberle, Phyllis A. V from all over the world. Celebrations started with the 2006 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL RODEO Abrams, Brian SH, SA Abrams, Edie A. SH, SA parade, which featured Canadian Olympic Medalist YEAR IN HISTORY Abrams, Joel A Acteson, Henry W. ALM Sara Renner and the Norwegian National Cross-Country Adams, Carolyn SH, SA Adams, Don ALM Ski Team Coach who selflessly made her silver possible, Adams, Rosanne ALM Adams, Ryan W. SH, SA Bjørnar Håkensmoen. And the momentum kept building This year a new rodeo format was introduced – Adams-Wood, Alice SH, SA an invitational format that brought the world’s Adamson, Marian SH, SA over the entire 10 days. The Grandstand Show brought Addley, Cy SA best competitors to the arena for 60 per cent Adolf, Elizabeth J. A the spirit alive each night, wowing audiences with an Ady, Cindy D original show entitled “Canada, Moments in Time”. more prize money. The result? More intensity. Agar, Gordon L. SH, A Ahloy, James A And people came to cheer on competitors in events More excitement. In fact, the changes led to Airth, Bob SH, SA Aker, Audrey C. A like the GMC Rangeland Derby. The Derby was one record-breaking attendance and revenues. Aker, Eric E. A Albi, Frank N. V of the events that had increased prize money this year Aldred, Glen SH, SA Aldred, Ross ALM to make it more exciting than ever. Alexander, Greg A Alexander, Jean SH, SA Alexander, June SH, ALM Alexander, Percy ALM Alexander, Wes SH, SA Algate, Betty J. SH, SA Allan, Steve SH, CP Allen, Fred SH, D Allen, Ray SH, ALM Allen, Roy SH, ALM Allery, Dave SH, SA Allison, Cathy A Allison, Glenn SH, SA Allison, Ted SH, ALM Aloisio, Bryan A. A Ambrose, R. Mark SH, SA Amery, Hiesem A Amthor, Carla SH, SA Amthor, Joan SA Anderson, Ardith M. V In 2006 Grated Coconut became a three-time World Champion Anderson, Bill SH, SA Bareback Horse. Anderson, Blake SH, ALM Anderson, Dave ALM Anderson, Diane SH, SA Anderson, Donna K. V Anderson, Doug G. V 10 STAR FILLED NIGHTS Anderson, Fran SH, ALM, HSA Anderson, Frances SH, SA Anderson, Frank J. SH, SA Anderson, Guy R. SH, A Anderson, Heather SH, SA 2006 was a year of outstanding entertainment Anderson, Heather M. A Anderson, John L. V and incredible performances. Nashville North, Anderson, Julie ALM Anderson, Marilyn SH, SA the Coca-Cola Stage, and the Pengrowth Anderson, Maurey K. A Anderson, Ron K. SH, SA Saddledome welcomed big names like Alan Andrew, Christine A Angus, Ian J.T. SH, LM Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Nelly Furtado, Sam Anselmo, Tony SH, ALM Ansloos, Norma SH, A Roberts, and Doc Walker…just to name a few. Antoniuk, Jodi A Appleton, Stanley F. SH, LM Archer, Ashley M. V Archer, Fred ALM Archibald, Alan D. SH, SA Archibald, Catharine SH, SA Armstrong, Art SH, SA Armstrong, Cathy SH, SA Armstrong, Chris A Armstrong, Doug SH, SA Armstrong, Fletcher SH, SA Armstrong, Jack SH, SA Armstrong, Melinda A. SH, SA Armstrong, Tanya L. A Arnold, Bob S. SH, LM Arnold, John A Arthurs, Derek SH, A Arthurs, Ric A Arthurs, Robin G. SH, SA Ashbacher, Wendy S. SH, A Atchison, Sr., Bill SH, ALM Atkins, Gordon A. SH, SA Austen, Keath SH, SA Austin, Cynthia SH, SA Austin, Kimberly A Avey, Noreen P. SA Ayer, Andrea M. SH, SA Aylesworth, Ken W. SH, SA Aylesworth, Robert SH, ALM Ayoungman, Angeline SA Duncan Coutts of Our Lady Peace playing the Coca Cola Stage, Ayre, Gary SH, SA July 14, 2006. Ayre, Nate A Bacon, Keith SH, SA Bacon, Stephen R. SH, SA Bacon, Terry SH, SA Badzgon, Jessica E. A Bagby, Robyn SH, SA Bailey, Diane M. SA Bailey, Eleanor J. SH, HLD f Bailey, Jim R. SA It has been the oundation Bailey, Linda M. V Bailey, Scott C. A Bailey, Terry SH, A Baillie, Brooke A on which was built family, community Baillod, Brad SH, SA Bain, John ALM Baker, Diana E. A Baker, Fred SH, ALM Baker, Owen SH, ALM Bakken, Linda SA and above all character. Baldick, Karon A
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1,300 EVENTS (Continued from page 5) 1 GATHERING PLACE Baldick, Stephen SA Ball, Bev A. SH, SA Ballantine, Jane SH, SA Bamford, Bruce SH, SA Bamford, Kate SH, SA ROUNDUP CENTRE WINS Bamford, Mary SH, SA In 2006, Stampede Park hosted more Banadyga, Jarrod S. A WITH CONSUMERS Baranieski, Hugh SH, SA diverse events than ever before. Events Baranieski, Linda SH, SA Barby, Jim M. SH, ALM in trade, commerce, education, sports, Barfuss, Milo ALM community support, multicultural Barge, Ron SH, SA In 2006, for the second year in a row, the Roundup Bargetzi, Ernst ALM celebration and entertainment. Events Barker, Geoff SA Centre was named the Consumers’ Choice for Barker, Jay D. SH, SA that continue to bring our community Barker, Pam SA business excellence in the Banquet/Reception Hall Barlass, Lesley SH, SA together and allow Calgarians to Barlow, Happy SH, SA category, distinguishing itself as Calgary’s premier Barrett, Gord A. SH, SA welcome the world. Barrett, Marion A. SH, SA hosting facility for quality, service and value. Barrington, Gordon SH, SA Barritt, Angela N. SH, ALM Bartelen, Clarence ALM Bartlett, Erin S. A Barva, David AJ V Basarsky, Don SH, A Bass, Marilyn L. SA Bates, Rick ALM Batke, Alfred ALM Batycky, Bill SH, SA Baxter, Allan A Baxter, Paula L. A Beaton, Louise ALM Beattie, Al SH, LM Beaver, Lori A Beck-Edwards, Brenda SH, SA Bedford, Judy SH, SA Beermann, Kari V. SA Befus, Dale SH, A Belan, Chris V Bell, Andrew M. SH, SA Bell, Herman J. SH, SA Bell, Kelly A Belot, Dan SH, ALM Roundup Centre’s event professionals take care of every detail. Benedictson, Richard B. SH, SA Benjamin, Karin SH, SA Benner, Beryl SH, SA Bennett, Barry I. SH, SA Bennett, Kerrie A MORE THAN 52,000 PEOPLE Bennett, Kristie L. V VISIT WORLD’S LARGEST OIL Benning, Bernie SH, SA Benning, Maureen SH, ALM, HSA AND GAS SHOW Benoit, Chantale A Bentham, John LM Bentley, Wally H. SH, SA Beres, Garry B. A Bergeson, Judy A. A Berglund, Donald James A Stampede Park hosted the world, as visitors Bertels, Frank SH, ALM Bertram, Darlene SH, ALM from over 85 countries got a look at the latest Bessem, Brian SA Best, Kay A oil and gas technological innovations, products Beverley, Gareth ALM Bewley, John SH, A and services at the Global Petroleum Show 2006. Bews, Jim SH, ALM Bews, Joy SH, SA This unique exhibition showcased industry Bezak, Erin SH, SA Bierwagon, Bruce SH experts in the fields of exploration, production Biggelaar, Mike SH, SA and transportation of oil and natural gas, and Biggelaar, Ray SH, ALM Bill, Tara SH, SA included an outdoor exhibition of real equipment. Billington, Rick SH, SA Bishop, Leanne M. SH, SA This show creates significant economic spin-offs Bissell, Judy E. SH, SA Bittner, Sharon SH, A in the region and it generates over $10 billion in Bjerstedt, Karen A Black, Cliff SH, ALM sales in the oil and gas industry. The event this Black, Michael SH, SA Blackburn, Jim ALM year was such a success that planning is already Blackburn, Les SH, PP Blair, Douglas G. V underway for the next show coming to Stampede Blakley, Lorne SH, SA Blood, Kathy SH, SA Park June 10 – 12, 2008. Blue, Bev SH, SA Boake, Bill J. SH, LM Boake, Bud M. SH, LM Boake, Peter SA Bobenic, Jodi SH, SA Bock, Andre A Family is more than blood Bodnar, Marilyn B. V Boisjoli, Sherry ALM Boisjolie, Dave V Bond, Nicholas A Bondarchuk, Alex SH, SA Bonke, Les L. SH, SA you’re born into. Boomer, Barbara SH, ALM, HSA Borland, Bob SH, SA Borrow, Patricia J. SH, SA They are your neighbours, your friends. And strangers Boskers, Harm K. SH, SA Boswell, Bob SH, SA Boswell, Pat L. A Botkin, Dave R. A Botsford, Tammy A. V Bourne, Christopher A who have lost their way. Boutestein, Jarrett SA Keep an open door for them. Bower, Sam M. A One of the many exhibits at the Global Petroleum Show 2006, Bowlen, Maureen SH, LM June 13 - 15. Bowman, Murray SH, SA Boyce, Carol SH, SA Boyce, Don G. SH, ALM Boyce, Gwen SH, SA Boyce, Jane L. V Boyer, Colleen SH, ALM Boyle, Randy ALM Boyle, Rick A. V Brachman, Kirk SH, SA Bradley, Stu SH, SA Bradley, Tom SH, ALM Brager, Joe SH, LM Brasso, Donna K. SH, SA
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Brasso, Einar SH, LM Braun, Ed SH, SA STAMPEDE GRANDSTAND – Braun, Ilona B. SH, SA Braunwarth, Garry SH, ALM A SAFE, WARM PLACE FOR Braunwarth, Leta SH, ALM STAMPEDE PARK DEVELOPMENT Brayton, Joyce SH, SA CALGARY’S HOMELESS WHEN Breaker, Nick ALM BREAKS GROUND Breakey, Alan R. A THEY NEEDED IT Brenda, Doug A Brennan, Jim S. SH, D Brewster, Amy A. V Brewster, Jim A In 2006, construction started on the long-term Brewster, Jolene A In November 2006, Calgary experienced a Brewster, Robert A plan to make Stampede Park a year-round Brimacombe, Peter R. SH, SA potentially deadly cold snap. With temperatures Broad, Judy SH, A gathering place for the community. Initial Broadhurst, Michael SH, SA hovering around -25ºC and feeling like -40ºC with Brock, Bruce SA development will create a new home for the Bromley, Bill SH, SA the wind chill, an emergency shelter was set up Bronconnier, David D Stampede Casino. The Roundup Centre will also Brookes, Mike LM beneath the Stampede Grandstand. For a week, Brookman, George SH, VC be expanded to include a second level and two Brookwell, Gerry SH, ALM, HSA up to 300 people per night, desperate to get out Browarny, Walt SH, SA new exhibition halls. The green space along the Brown, Bill SH, SA of the cold were transported from the Mustard Brown, Diana SA river will be reclaimed, incorporating pedestrian Brown, Garth O. SH, ALM, HSA Seed to the Grandstand building where they were Brown, Gordon SH friendly pathways that will allow everyone to given a safe, warm place to stay. Brown, Jack SH, LM Brown, Jason K. V enjoy the area year-round. And a new agriculture Brown, John H. SH, ALM Brown, Nancy A.P. V complex will be created. Over the coming years, Brown, Trudy F. A Browne, Al SH, A this long awaited development will play an Browne, Irene A. A important role in the revitalization of east Bryant, Leigh-Anne V Bryant, Linda L. SH, SA downtown Calgary. Bryant, Victor SH, ALM Buchanan, Deborah I. SH, SA Buchanan, Gary N. SH, SA Buchanan, Guy SH, D Buckley, Margaret SH Bucsis, Anita A Buhler-Low, Jo-Ann V Builder, Brenda L. SH, SA Bukowski, Janet A. SH, ALM Bunka, Andrew A Burak, Doris B. SH, SA Burak, Heather J. SH, SA Burgess, Ralph SH, ALM Burgess, Sandra L. SH, A Burgess, Wayne B. SH, SA Burke, Brian SH, ALM Burke-Gaffney, Kevin F. SH, SA Burke-Gaffney, M. Elizabeth SH, SA Artist rendering of the trade and entertainment complex at the Burns, Greg SA northwest corner of Stampede Park. Burns, James (Larry) V Burns, John SH, SA Burns, Rob A Burns, Shelly A. SH, SA Burrell, Gord SH, D HELPING YOUNG CANADIANS Burrell, Mary SH, SA TAKE THE STAGE Burrell, Scott J. A Burritt, Joe SH, SA Burwash, Les D. SH, SA Burwash, Mary E. SH, ALM Burwash, Sue A. SA Bushell, Beverley SH, ALM The Stampede works hard year-round to help Busse, Linda L. A Bussey, Gordon SH, D shape Calgary’s youth into leaders for tomorrow. Bussey, Jim W. SH, ALM Busst, Bill H. A The Young Canadians School of the Performing Busst, Jack H. SH, SA Butler, Dale ALM Arts is one of the premier programs that Bzeta, George SH, ALM Bzeta, Judy SH, LM develops leadership skills. The troupe of 173 Cadre, Rhonda ALM Caines, Richard T. SH, SA students receives training in voice, dance, Cairns, Bob M. SH, HLD Cairns, Gordon SH, SA gymnastics and leadership. Once a student Cairns, Ken SH, LM is accepted, all class-related costs are covered Calf Robe, Ed SH, SA Calf Robe/Ayoungman, Natasha A by scholarships provided by the Calgary Callan, Lyne SH, ALM Cammaert, Pat SA Exhibition & Stampede. Campbell, Bill SH, ALM Campbell, Doris SH, SA Campbell, John SH, SA Campbell, John C. SH, SA Campbell, Kurt SA PROTECTING THE LAND Campbell, Laura L. SH, ALM Campbell, Linda SH, SA Campbell, Shannan SA Campion, Lori M. SH, SA Cannon, Dennis SH, SA All year long, environmental initiatives are taking Cantafio, Dean P. V Cantalope, Annette SH, SA Weather the storms of tragedies, place at Stampede Park. From composting Cardiff, John A Carels, Val SH, A animal bedding waste to recycling metal from Carey, Frank G. SH, SA Carey, Hugh SH, SA horseshoes and tin cans…the Calgary Exhibition Carey, Neil SA Carignan, Shannon D. A of hardships, and of losses. & Stampede is continually working to protect the Carpenter, Marcel SH, ALM Carter, Kay C. SA future of this land. Cartwright, Fred SH, SA Stand against them with character and dignity. Carver, Debbie L. SH, A Carver, Stan SH, SA Casey, Michael SH, D Cashman, Larry SH, ALM Cassels, John SH Cassidy, Lynne A You will find others protected in your wake. Cassie, Deanne J. SH, SA Catellier, Shannon SH, ALM Catherwood, Andy G. SH, SA Cavanaugh, Buzz B. SH, SA Celmainis, Sheryll SH, ALM Ceri, Patricia M. V Chadwick-Lynch, Connie SH, SA Chalack, Dr. David SH, VC
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Chan, Leslie R.H. V Chapman, Ron SH, ALM, HSA Charlton, Murton SH, ALM Chartrand, Allan R. SA Chartrand, J. Aime SH, SA OLDS COLLEGE SETS DOWN THE LARGEST 4-H EVENT IN CANADA Cheetham, Rick E. A Cherry, Gordon A ROOTS IN STAMPEDE PARK HAPPENS RIGHT HERE Chisholm, Bill LM Chisholm, Wynne SH, SA Chitrenky, Evelyn ALM Chitrenky, Walter ALM Chorney, Alan SH, ALM Chorney, George A. SH, SA In 2006, Olds College officially opened it’s Calgary 4-H on Parade is a weekend of competitions Chow, Catherine A. V Chow, Tina L. A campus. This premier Canadian integrated learning and auctions that showcase the outstanding Christensen, Dennis SH, SA achievements of southern Alberta’s youth. Christensen, Lynn SH, SA and applied research college specializing in agriculture, Christie, Nat SH, SA This year’s event was attended by over 1,000 Chu, Allan SA horticulture, land and environmental management will Church, Andrea M. SH, SA begin remodeling the Weston Bakery building at 4-H members aged nine to 21 from over 67 clubs Church, Bob SH, PP Church, Lanny M. SH, SA Stampede Park in 2007, with an expected opening in the Calgary region. Clapham, Bill SH, SA Clapham, Kyle A in 2009. This partnership will help the Stampede Clark, Brendan C. V Clark, Cam SH, SA strengthen the connection between urban and rural Clark, Lloyd J. SH, SA Clarke, Bonny SH, SA communities, and continue our support for agriculture Clarke, Jr., Eric G. SH, SA Clarkson, Linda A producers, consumers and the industry as a whole. Claughton, Donald SH, SA Claughton, Mindy SH, SA It will be an $8-million, 27,000-square-foot facility for Clay, Cam L. SH, SA Clayton, Cody SA 450 students studying curricula from agriculture to Cleeve, Gail SH, SA Coates, Joe SH, ALM fashion marketing. Coates, Warren S. SH, A Colborne, Barb SH, SA Coleman, Brian SA Coleman, Karalee SH, ALM Collins, Alison P. SH, SA Collins, Bill E. SH, SA Collins, Dave SH, SA Collins, Karen A. A Collins, Michael SH, SA Collins, Pat SH, SA One of many 4-H on Parade participants. Colpitts, Garth ALM Comeau, Guy SH, SA Comeau, Val SH, ALM Connelly, Dan B. SH STAMPEDE SCHOOL PROJECT WINS Connelly, Sharleen A. SH, SA Connolly, Luanne SH, SA WORLD WIDE COMPETITION Connors, Earl SH, SA Constable, Bob M. SH, SA Constable, Loraine SH, ALM, HSA Cook, Lorna J. SH, SA Cooke, Darrell SH, SA Cooke, Don SH The Stampede School and the Galileo Education Cooke, Grant SA Cooke, Shane A Network won first place for international Cooke, Sharon SA Cool, Joan T. V online education from the International Society Cooper, Jocelyn SH, SA Copeland, John ALM for Technology in Education. This innovative Copithorne, Danny SH, PP Copithorne, Jim SH, ALM partnership allowed students to explore Copithorne, John G. SH, D Stampede Park’s Indian Village, and interview Copithorne, Marshall SH, HLD Copithorne, Melba F. SH, ALM First Nation Elders and Stampede historians Copithorne-Hawes, Wendy A Corbett, Stewart SH, SA in order to produce a video, artwork and Corraini, Debbie L. SA Corraini, Vallentina SH, ALM writing for the award winning website. Costello, Barry SH, SA Cote, Claude A The Stampede/Galileo project website can Courtland, Christopher SH, ALM Courtman, Ray SH, SA be found at calgarystampede.com/galileo Coutney, Bunny SH, ALM Coutu, Marcel SH, A Cowling, Lloyd G. SH, SA Craig, Heather SH, SA Know that life comes from the soil. RURAL ROUTES EXPLORES ALBERTA’S Cranston, John SH, ALM Cranston, Mary ALM VACATION DESTINATIONS Cremers, Hans ALM Cremers, Maureen B. SH, SA I ask you to live with the land as I have, Cridland, Kelly SH, ALM Cripps, Bruce SH, SA Cripps, Ron SH, ALM Crook, Phil G. A New this year to the Stampede’s annual spring Crook, Rhea SH, SA and not from it. Pass it to your children, Crosbie, Wayne W. A festival, Rural Routes was a one-of-a-kind Cross, Donald SH, PP Cross, Eddie SH, ALM consumer show focusing on Alberta’s unique rural Cross, Jill SH, A Cross-Moulton, Sara J. SH, SA tourism industry. Exhibits covered everything from Crowe, Coleen V more fertile than when you received it. ranch vacations to whitewater rafting. Crowe, Leslie SH, LM Crowshoe, Reggie SA Crowshoe, Rose SH, SA Crowther, Thelma ALM Crundwell, Brian A Cumming, Yvonne J. SH, SA Cunningham, Bill SH, SA Cunningham, Debbie M. SH, SA Cunningham, Lori SH, ALM, HSA Cunningham, Norma SH, ALM Cunnington, Mike SH, ALM Cupit, Jackie L. SH, SA Curran, Arlene A Curran, Jr., Stephen James SH, SA Curran, Mike SA Curran, Sr., Stephen SH, SA Currie, Susan SH Cushing, Don G. SH, LM Cushing, Pat ALM Dahl, Cheryl A. SH Dahlgren, Nelson E. SH, SA Daines, Grant A Dalgetty, David SH, SA Dalgleish, Dianne J. SH, ALM
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Dalik, Dalton E. SH, SA Dalik, Dorothy SH, ALM, HSA 2006 ORGANIZATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 2006 ORGANIZATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Dalton, Rick K. SH, A Damm, Mark G. SH, SA Danard, Bryan N. V Danchuk, Jim SH, A Dansie, Lynn SH, SA • Launched with a record canvas auction of previously received as a Centennial grant, we can Danyleyko, Erin SH, A WE BUILD OUR COMMUNITY EVERYDAY Davidson, Brenda A $2.9 million, and paired with a spectacular now complete phase two expansion of our trade Davidson, Debbie A. SH, SA Grandstand Show, the world’s premier Our volunteers and employees are busy building and entertainment complex by the summer of 2009. Davidson, Doug W. SH, SA chuckwagon races attracted record crowds and our community every day of the year and in 2006 Davidson, Lori SH, SA • The Calgary Exhibition & Stampede and the Davies, Anne-Marie E. SH, SA this year’s GMC Rangeland Derby champion, Stampede Park hosted more than 1,300 events, Calgary Stampede Foundation developed a Davies, Arleigh E. SH, SA Hugh Sinclair, earned a record $100,000 payout. ranging from commerce to education, from Davies, Bob W. SH, SA shared philosophy and approach to fundraising Davies, Don C. SH, SA • The 25th annual Calgary Stampede Western Art entertainment to celebration. to support our common objective of preserving Davies, Ivan SH, SA Davies, Lynne A. SH, SA Auction set an individual sales record of $36,500 • We partnered with members of the Treaty 7 and promoting western heritage and values. Davies, Rowland SH, SA for the painting featured in the 2007 Calgary Davis, Arthur SH First Nations to host the Stampede’s first-ever • We added new infield suites and began Stampede Poster. Aboriginal Youth Leadership program, which is Davis, Bill SH, LM construction of the Lazy S Club to help meet Davis, Jay SH, SA • The RCMP Musical Ride, the 22nd biennial Royal a vital component to our goal of revitalizing public demand for the Park’s hosting and Davis, Karen SH, ALM Davis, Keith A. V Agriculture Society of the Commonwealth the spirit of the 1912 Indian Village and networking facilities. reinforces and preserves the importance of Davis, Roger A Conference, the World Simmental Congress and Davison, John SH, SA Research completed in 2006 confirmed Calgarians an enhanced military display were a testament to the Plains Indians culture. Davison, Mike SH, SA expect us to promote and celebrate our western de Haan, Brian SH, SA the role we play internationally. • In November we hosted the second annual heritage and values. Values like integrity, western de Haan, Nick SH, SA Western Legacy Awards, recognizing three De Looze, Hennie SH, SA • With the support of hundreds of volunteers, hospitality, commitment to community and pride Dean, Genevie SH, SA Calgarians and visitors celebrated the Stampede individuals who exemplify our western values. in our great city and province resonate with Dean, Jim SH, SA spirit in every corner of the city – from downtown Eddie Cochlan was honoured for his sustained Calgarians and are seen to contribute to the quality Dear, Don W. SH, SA contribution to the Stavely community, 12-year-old Debnam, Bruce SH, ALM streets and offices to local shopping malls and of life in Calgary. These values will be at the heart Debnam, Jess SH, SA (L-R) Steve Allan, Chairman of the Board & President Lindsey Lehr was chosen for her innovative support and Vern Kimball, Chief Executive Officer neighbourhood parking lots. The Get Your Head of and will inform an exciting new expression of our DeCaria, Angela M. SH, SA Decoux-Cozzi, Mark C. A in a Hat program gave away 18,000 hats and of the Alzheimer’s Society and Ryan Hodgson brand in 2007. received the youth award for his contributions to Deeg, Roger ALM 100,000 “rewards” for those “caught” wearing Deeks, Kevin SH, SA their hats – promoting Calgary’s great tradition of the agriculture community through 4-H. Degenstein, Peter SH, LM By virtually every measure, 2006 was an exceptional Degenstein, Shirley L. SH, SA dressing western, begun by Guy Weadick almost • We were proud to host His Royal Highness, OUR FINANCES ARE SOLID DeLong, Bob V year for the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede. 100 years ago. The Earl of Wessex, on June 4, who came to DeMaere, Shauna M. A Demmers, Ed SH, ALM celebrate and recognize our commitment to Revenue in 2006 was $108.6 million, up almost 13 per We achieved our third consecutive year of revenue Dempsey, Hugh LM youth. Annually we invest well over $1 million cent from $96 million in 2005. Net operating income, Dempsey, Pauline SH, ALM growth, officially broke ground on our trade and A record 1,262,518 visitors came to Stampede Park to into a variety of programs that provide education including annual support from the Government of Dempson, Don SH, SA entertainment complex, celebrated several significant participate in our western celebration – almost 90 per Denison, Robert SH, ALM and development to thousands of young people Alberta was $6.6 million compared to $5.1 million in new partnerships, reached out to our community cent of whom noted their experience was good or Dennis, Pat SH, A through programs like Aggie Days, 4-H, The 2005. These strong results are essential to help fund Dennis, Sue J. A in new and innovative ways, and set new attendance excellent. We also set a new record for revenue, thanks Young Canadians, Stampede Showband and community programs and development of the Park. Denoon, Barb R. SH, SA benchmarks at our annual Calgary Stampede as in part to a 17 per cent increase in partner participation Denoon, Norm S. SH, ALM Stampede School. Denoon, Stan W.S.D. SH, LM well as other key events throughout the year. – all of which we reinvest back into our youth, As we move forward with our 2020 vision of building Derksen, Henry ALM agriculture and community programs and facilities. • In June we hosted the largest oil and gas show a world-class, year-round gathering place, projects will Derksen, Kelly A Derwent, Lorelei A. V Our success was driven by the passion and in the world, the Global Petroleum Show. be funded through internally generated revenues and commitment of our 2,200 volunteers and 1,600 Deschamps, Wayne SH, SA • Every day we welcome visitors to Calgary’s only partnerships with individuals, community Desmarais, Georgia SH, SA employees – and the support of hundreds of A SHOWCASE FOR AGRICULTURE Desmarais, Rene F. A not-for-profit casino, a revenue generating facility organizations and the private and public sectors. sponsors, along with government and community Desmarais, Tom SH, SA that supports 173 different community charities as DesRochers, Johnnie SH, SA partners – all working together. We started 120 years ago as an agriculture society well as the Stampede’s programs and facilities. DeWit, Jamee L. V and we’ve never forgotten our ranching and farming THANK YOU… Dickie, Bryon K. SH, SA Looking back, there were many highlights. roots. Today, Stampede Park provides one of the • In keeping with our values of neighbourliness and Dickie, Patty A. V world’s most unique agricultural showcases, featuring Dickinson, Dave SH, SA commitment to community, the volunteers and In 2006 the Stampede was recognized by Calgary Dickson, Myrna I. SH, SA more than 60 diverse programs spread across 100 days. Didyk, Wayne ALM employees of the Stampede worked together to Inc., Avenue Magazine and the Calgary Herald for its These agricultural activities include education, youth build the second of five new homes for Habitat Dinning Hughes, Heidi SA A 10-DAY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION contributions to making Calgary a better place. This Dinning, Alexandra J. V development, sports, entertainment and business for Humanity. recognition is a tribute to the efforts of thousands of Dinning, Bob SH, PP Our most significant contribution to our community events, industry conferences and trade shows. Dinning, Jim F. SH, SA people – our patrons, partners, sponsors, three levels Dixey, Denise R. V remains the annual Calgary Stampede, and in 2006 we of government, volunteers and employees. Dixon, Dena M. SH, A hosted the best ever Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! Among the 2006 highlights was 4-H on Parade in early NEW MOMENTUM FOR OUR VISION Dixon, Howie SH, ALM June, one of several 4-H programs we supported and Dixon, Nicole SH, A We would like to express our sincere thank you to Dixon, Toni SH, SA hosted last year. As the largest stand-alone 4-H event • More than 400,000 Calgarians and visitors Two years ago, we set out a vision for developing each and every one of you who contributed your Dodd, Arthur SH, SA in Canada, this three-day showcase drew more than Doherty, Brian A watched the Stampede Parade led by Norwegian Stampede Park into a world-class, year-round passion, talents, effort and resources to the Calgary cross-country ski coach Bjørnar Håkensmoen and 1,000 young people from across Alberta. Doiron, Deedee A gathering place for Calgarians and visitors. We will Exhibition & Stampede in 2006. Doiron, Jan A Canadian medalist Sara Renner – whose Olympic build a better community, at a time when community Doiron, Lou A. SH, SA In October, Stampede Park hosted the official Dokken, Carolyn ALM story of sportsmanship set the right tone for a building is vitally important to Calgary. In 2006, we Our organization is fortunate to have a unique celebration of community values. More than 40 opening of the Olds College Calgary Campus, Dokken, Jim SH, SA reached some significant milestones in developing combination of volunteers and employees working Dola, Dale A launching the city’s newest post-secondary other Olympic and Paralympic medalists and Stampede Park. together to create tremendous economic and social Dolan, Regan SH, SA educational institution. In the next few years, Olds Dominick, Debbie L. A inspirational Canadians participated in the Parade value for our community. As we have reached out to College will remodel the historic Weston Bakery • Calgary City Council approved our Land Use Dominick, George SH, SA and nightly in the Grandstand Show’s outstanding the community, it has reached back and supported us Domshy, Dennis SH, SA building to create an $8-million, 27,000-square-foot application for development of our 193-acre Park, Donaher, Len SH, SA “Canada, Moments in Time”, creating a truly as never before. national celebration. facility for 450 students who will study a variety of granted a 100-year extension to our lease and Donahue, Nimrodel A agricultural, horticultural, environmental and land- agreed to guarantee $140 million of $160 million Donnelly, Rick SH, SA • Our richer, rougher rodeo brought together the We have raised the bar yet again and created a Dorais, Ginette ALM based programs. Our partnership with Olds College total debt capacity. This increased our debt Doran, Jean SH, ALM tremendous foundation upon which we will build world’s greatest rodeo athletes to compete for will help the Stampede strengthen the connection capacity by $100 million, which is vital to our Dorran, Steve J. SH, SA an unprecedented $1.6-million in prize money, in future years. Dorsey, Everett SH, ALM, HSA between urban and rural communities and provide development plan for Stampede Park. Dorsey, Mary Lynn SA the richest ride in the sport. The new format Doten, Vern SH, ALM greater support to agriculture producers, consumers • On June 7, with great fanfare and the reinforced our leadership position in the rodeo and the industry as a whole. Dougall, Carol J. SH, SA world and attracted our biggest audiences ever, participation of community leaders and partners, Douglas, Anne SH, ALM Douglas, Ian SH, SA with an unprecedented four sell-outs. we broke ground on construction of our trade Corporate investment in our vision for showcasing Douglas, Joel V and entertainment complex. Douthwaite, Brian M. A • Some of North America’s biggest entertainers agriculture and bringing urban and rural communities Downey, Cynthia A performed, including sell-out Saddledome together increased as several of our partners added to • In November, we received word that the Downey, Deb A concerts by Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney their level of support for programs like Aggie Days, Government of Alberta will provide an additional Downs, Kristi M. A STEVE ALLAN VERN KIMBALL Dowson, Wayne R. SH, SA and a Coke Stage appearance by Canadian 4-H, International Youth Livestock, Heavy Horse and $15 million to support the expansion of the Doyle, Joan D. SH, ALM singing sensation Nelly Furtado. Beef Cattle. Roundup Centre. Coupled with the $35 million Chairman of the Board & President Chief Executive Officer Doyle, Joanne E. SH, SA Doyle, Kevin SH, SA Dragani, Joe A Drage, Heather L. A Drake, Karyn SH, SA Drake, Kevin SA Draper, Beth A Drefko, Tracey J. V Drefko, Troy M. V Drever, Harry A. SH, SA
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