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Bullfrog Founders Club members Kathy Bocsi and Jeff Shimizu spent the month of July volunteering on an organic farm in Chiavari, Italy. Says Kathy, "The Bullfrog hat came in very handy during those very hot summer days and the idea behind Bullfrog nicely complemented what we were doing!" Kathy is pictured here with Italian organic farmer Massimo Gangemi. Kathy BocsiBullfrog Founders Club  Bullfrog Founders Club |
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August 2007
The bullfrog e-buzz keeps you connected to the bullfrogpowered community and informed about the latest news, events and developments at Bullfrog Power.
More new wind power to meet growing demand for Bullfrog Power
On August 13, 2007, Bullfrog and Sky Generation announced the development of a new Ontario wind farm that will service the growing demand for clean, renewable power.
Bullfrog extends its congratulations to Karen and J.P. Jepp of Calgary, Alberta, and welcomes four new tadpoles to the Bullfrog family. On Sunday, August 12, 2007, the Jepps became proud parents to four identical baby girls. The Jepps are original members of the Alberta Bullfrog 100.
The Wal-Mart Packaging Scorecard was introduced to Canadian suppliers and the packaging community at PAC's (Packaging Association of Canada) Sustainable Packaging Exposition on June 21, 2007. In an effort to reduce packaging across its global supply chain by 5 per cent by 2013, Wal-Mart has begun measuring 60,000 worldwide suppliers on their ability to develop packaging and conserve natural resources.
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Congratulations to Mountain Equipment Co-op, recent winners of a 2006 Ceres-ACCA Sustainability Reporting Award for best first-time report.
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Cotton Ginny recently received a Retail Council of Canada "Excellence in Retailing Award" for Corporate Social Responsibility for mid-size retailers. Cotton Ginny has introduced a new sustainable clothing line and sources green power from Bullfrog for 6 Canadian locations.
Phoenix Print Shop awarded the winners of its 2007 Design Competition at its graduation event on June 21. The Phoenix Print Shop is an environmentally responsible graphics training facility and commercial print shop helping at-risk youth connect to graphics careers. Students were asked to design holiday cards. The winning designs are being sold online to support the Foundations of Print Training Program.
Upcoming Events
We're hosting a special party at Steam Whistle Brewing in Toronto to celebrate all things green and to thank our bullfrogpowered customers for making a difference! So keep Thursday, October 4, open and watch for your email invitation in your in-box. Space is limited, so RSVP early.
Want a closer look at how Bullfrog Power is made? Take a tour of the Sky Generation wind farm in Ferndale, Ontario, on September 8, 2007, and learn more about how clean, emission-free wind power is generated.
Art Garfunkel in Concert
The Green Planet Concerts celebrate great music and raise funds to support the work of The Pembina Institute, a Bullfrog partner.
Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton: September 16, 2007
Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary: September 18, 2007
E-buzz subscribers are eligible for a 10% discount.
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This annual event hosted by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Calgary/Banff Chapter on October 20, 2007, aims to increase understanding and raise funds to support the preservation of Alberta's wild spaces.
Green Tie Celebration
On November 27, 2007, Toronto Green Community is hosting an eco-evening of celebration, with music and a silent auction of the season's best "green" gifts.
Send us photos of you and your friends or family getting out and about in your Bullfrog gear and you could make an appearance in one of our newsletters.
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