tonyb Posted November 5, 2009 Report Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) This is just a quick post asking if you could please register at the link below and place a vote to support Jeff's neat idea. You can vote once each day for the next 10 days to help increase his chances of success, and for each vote you will get an additional name entered in the draw. As an added incentive, everyone who leaves a comment after registering and voting should PM me their screen name used on the Aviva site comments to be entered into a draw to win a fishing trip of a lifetime (LOL) and a tackle package of various fishing related items valued at over $100! See bottom of this post for prize details. http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf3104 The Idea The Backyard Harvest is a community-based gardening Program where youth are empowered to build, maintain and harvest small-scale organic vegetable ' farms ' in local backyards. The Plan The plan is to begin on a local level within the Greater Toronto Area to create change within the community and expand outward. The Program aims to equip youth with bicycles, trailers and garden tools to grow organic food in private residential backyards. If selected, the support offered by the Aviva Community Fund would provide the purchase of this equipment necessary to begin the initiative. The Longevity Each family pays a fee in exchange for the maintenance of the backyard garden and the harvesting of vegetables. These fees will ensure the longevity of the Program. The income that students earn will help to further their education, be it college or university. Additional income will sustain the future of thisProgram, with the added benefit of scholarships to the youth involved. Surplus food generated from backyard gardens will be donated to community-based food banks and kitchens. The Impact In our highly accelerated and fast-paced society and culture, there has never been a greater need to reconnect with nature and adopt a more healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Youth employed by thisProgram will acquire essential skills with a blend of entrepreneurship, healthy living, leadership and responsibility. The Outcome Through this unique employment opportunity of developing and maintaining individual backyard organic vegetable ' farms ' , youth reconnect with the earth and expand their awareness of environmental issues, food production and healthy living strategies. This initiative has the aim of not only educating our youth and the extended community, but has the potential to take root across Canada. Here's Jeff last spring with a feisty Chinook caught near Port Weller to keep this sort of on-topic as I believe that if we are eating and drinking from local sources, we will inherently treat that environment better, and that benefits all fish and wildlife. Thanks to everyone who votes in advance! Tony Here are the details of the prize: Trip: 1 day fishing trip for 2 on Lake Simcoe (Whitefish/Lakers) or Lake Ontario (Salmon/Steelhead) in 2010 on my boat (fully equipped 1900 Lund Pro-V) Come fish with me for the day, 100% fish gaurantee! Gear: Fox Guide to Modern Carp Fishing Lake Erie Tube Jig pack - Phoenix tubes and Gamakatsu jigs Down Easter 'Salty' Rod Holder TriggerX Bass soft plastics Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks (Size 8) for Steelhead Spoons from Nasty Boy, Lure King, Lindy and Enticer Lures Maxima fishing line and leader spool for Steelhead Custom lure Tape from Lure King Pair of Crankbaits from Bakers Baits Penn Downrigger Rod Please Vote everyday for more chances at this prize pack! Edited November 9, 2009 by tonyb
capt bruce Posted November 5, 2009 Report Posted November 5, 2009 You got my vote , it really is a good idea . Capt
Fish Farmer Posted November 6, 2009 Report Posted November 6, 2009 Pat yourself on the back Tony . Getting youth involved today is our future, more ways than none. You got my vote.
tonyb Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for the support so far, please remember that you can vote each day, and get another name in the hat for the draw. I am also adding a Penn Downrigger rod to the prize pool.
mbosh1980 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 in that case, voted again. mbosh1980
chandru Posted November 10, 2009 Report Posted November 10, 2009 great idea to get young people working with their hands instead of just their thumbs. its cool a big corporation would get behind this.
tonyb Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Posted November 13, 2009 Thanks for the support guys! Not a lot of people in the draw so far so you guys have a good chance at a days fishing and some gear!
capt bruce Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 another vote from the Capt , bump
mbosh1980 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Posted November 15, 2009 one last vote from me. good luck to your friend.
bigfish1965 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Posted November 15, 2009 got my 3rd vote in...good luck to Jeff!
mbosh1980 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 i forgot about this until I got an e-mail about it today. so, what's the scoop?
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