The Golden Games
Geoffrey, I want to acknowledge and let you know I appreciate the contribution you made at the very start in securing Vancouver as the venue for the 2010 Olympics Games. You must be proud of how your little acorn has grown into a mighty oak.
All the best,
Patrick Hunt
Hi Patrick,
I am sorry for the delay in responding. I already miss the energy from the “Golden Winter Games”.
When Jack Poole asked me why I was volunteering back in Feb 2003, my answer was “because I would like my grand daughter Alexandra to see an Olympic Games in Vancouver.” That has been the most amazing thing about all of this last two weeks, seeing Alexandra and all of the kids enjoy it.
Going to the gold medal women’s hockey game was also amazing, and seeing the venues and all of the people enjoying it. The Olympic caldron flaming against the beautiful north shore was breathtaking; being part of the celebration was almost heart stopping. And yes, Sidney Crosby’s golden goal topped it all of for me.
When I think back to the small group of volunteers toiling away in 2003 and the amazing team of speakers I coached in Prague, who won the games for Canada, little did I know the impact we all would make. And with today’s 25,000 blue coated volunteers (I affectionately call them C smurf’s ~ my wife Brigitte is one) and the Olympic athletes, these games have made a world wide impact.
I am very happy to have played a small part for my adoptive home and am very proud to call myself Canadian.
All the best, Geoffrey
See what John Furlong, President & CEO of the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 has to say about Geoffrey:
Geoffrey X Lane is an experienced major bid coach with years of experience as a trainer for public speaking and presentation skills. He’s worked with leaders from a wide variety of organizations, helping them create successful proposals, bids and tenders. Geoffrey creates boardroom credibility through both his personal facilitation style and through successes like being the winning bid bid coach for the
I had no doubt, congratulations Geoffrey.
Have a great 2010. Good start-up….
A group of us had noticed how everybody were expressing themselves with such finesse and heart, and you were behind all, whow…
How well I remember the announcement and how proud I was to know you and of your contribution behind the scenes!
I was thinking of you at the Closing Ceremonies and wondering how you were feeling after the incredible 17 days that had just passed.
Bravo!!
Hugs, Julie
You Rock Geoffrey!!!
As I recall “everything” you touch turns to GOLD.
You are a lamp lighter and always will be. Thank you for all that you do. The 2010 Olympic Games will live in our hearts’ forever.
Janice