Archive for September, 2009
Admiral Kit for Halifax United
Catherine Dickey, a Renewals CCR, recently dipped into Admiral Community Chest to support her daughter’s under 16 girls soccer team, Halifax County United. Catherine’s oldest daughter, Ashley made the competitive soccer team this year so Catherine applied to the Community Chest for funding for the team.
Ashley plays for the Tier 2 team and with the money Catherine received through the scheme the team were able to buy Adidas training jackets and kit bags for the girls.
Catherine said, “The girls were absolutely thrilled to be able to get jackets and bags for the team. A lot of the clubs have jackets so it’s really great to see our girls arrive in their own team jackets. It really brings them together and fosters a team spirit. And, my daughter tells me that I am the most popular ‘soccer mom’ this year!
“I’d like to say thank you so much to Admiral for the wonderful gift for our team, it is greatly appreciated. The other parents have all been asking me about where I work too!”
Admiral Supports Local Vollyball Team
A volleyball team in Halifax received a much welcomed $900.00 cheque thanks to an application by Dee McLean to Admiral Community Chest. The Bedford Blizzards Volleyball Club used the funds to buy 24 uniforms both for the 18 and under and 16 and under girl’s volleyball teams.
The teams are coached by Al Scott, former coach of the Dalhousie Men’s volleyball team and assistant coach, Dave Davis, and both teams are ranked in the top of their divisions and have walked away with several medals this season
Admiral Insurance Celebrates Grand Opening in Halifax
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Admiral Insurance is in the business of providing the most comprehensive insurance available. By offering lower premiums, Admiral is lending a cost-effective hand to young drivers, performance car drivers and urban drivers who are confronted by towering insurance rates. It does this through a number of brands, well known in the UK.
Nova Scotia has proven to be a good fit for Admiral. The premier customer service offered by its young, educated staff is a key ingredient to its success in Nova Scotia. As for the future employees of Admiral, they can look forward to joining a dynamic and energetic team whose philosophy is: ‘people who like what they do, will do it better.’
Erin and Wade’s Big Adventure
A competition was held in Halifax in November to send two staff to Wales for the full Admiral experience. It was a tough competition as twelve of our staff wrote essays and gave presentations on why they should be chosen to represent the Halifax office.
In the end Erin Farrell and Wade Arnold hopped aboard Air Canada and flew off for a week to visit the offices in both Cardiff and Swansea and attend the Top Ten party. ‘The Canadians’, as they were affectionately referred to, returned from their adventure across the pond with lots of stories and lasting impressions to share. Here’s what they had to say about their visit: