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News & Announcements3/16/2011 | Busy security staff keep eyes open to benefit the community Even in the midst of the hectic time of year affectionately called March Madness, security staff at BLJC has their eyes open to make a social difference in their community. Guards on duty at the Vancouver Law Courts discovered discarded hockey skates and helmets outside the Robson Square skating rink, where inventory is turned over at the end of each skating season. A security guard discovered the gear in a dumpster and informed security co-ordinator Jim Hooker. Hooker told manager of security operations Andrew McNeill that throwing the gear out would be a shame, and McNeill raised the opportunity with the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Facility manager Ellie Grant took the initiative to reach out to their charity of choice for 2011, KidSport Greater Victoria. KidSport was unable to circulate the gear, but recommended it be donated to the Big Brothers Society (BBS). Grant says BBS is pleased to use the gear for a program designed for mentoring underprivileged children in minor hockey. The 24 helmets only require a few screws and straps, while the 51 pairs of skates have only been used as rentals for one season at the rink. McNeill says he’s inspired that even amidst the busy “March Madness” when the fiscal year end demands so much of employees, they still have their eyes open to make a difference in their community. “It’s a wonderful thing at this time of year,” says McNeill. “It just shows that even at a very busy time in our year people like Jim Hooker, his guards, and Ellie Grant have the empathy to go the extra mile for someone else.” |
