Gordon Stirrett - ELECTED Great Stocking Stuffer of 2010

It was Gordon Stirrett in an electoral LANDSLIDE, stuffing a record $53,436 into one stocking for The Salvation Army at our campaign finish line at midnight on Friday, December 17.


Here's the final leader board:

1.	Gordon Stirrett	$53,436.00
2.	Al MacPhee	$22,176.00
3.	George Cooper	$16,561.00
4.	Chris Megaffin	$11,759.75
5.	Mariana Cowan	$10,236.00
6.	Linda Mosher	$6,376.00
7.	Paul Kent	$5,856.00
8.	Derek Simon	$3,666.66
9.	Costa and Chris	$3,395.00
10.	Christine & Lil	$2,543.00

A grand total of $136,205.41 was raised. Thank you!

Watch this space for more post campaign 'colour'. 

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Messy, gooey end to 2010 campaign

It was a MESSY end to the 2010 Great Stocking Stuffer Election. 

Costa Elles, co-owner of The OPA restaurants, in a pitched battle of bistros with The Wooden Monkey, vowed that they would have a strategy to vacate last place. 

It was no pie in the sky boast. It was 12 pies in the face for The Salvation Army...raising hundreds of dollars in the dying hours of the campaign.

Hmm. If you had a chance to PIE YOUR BOSS IN THE FACE...what would that be like? Check out the gooey photos on our campaign Facebook page here...to live the fantasy!
 

Watch for more behind-the-scenes colour right here...as we wrap up the 2010 campaign.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Stocking Stuffer logo animation - a Delicate job

(PHOTO courtesy of Ted Pritchard - Chronicle Herald) 

Look whose smiling face is on page E-3 of the Friday Chronicle Herald. Why, it's Joel LeLievre of Delicate Machines who kindly provided the cool digital animation of our iconic Stocking Stuffer logo.

It's a little bit of Hollywood right here in Dartmouth. Joel and his cloud-team of animators have provided the digital pyrotechnics  on Twilight: New Moon, The Chronicles of Narnia and now TRON: Legacy.


Check out the whole story in The Herald and check out the Delicate digital-opening in Paul Kent's campaign YouTube:

Watch for more behind-the-scenes colour right here...as we wrap up the 2010 campaign.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Sneak peek at our final Herald ad for 2010 campaign

What can we say about The Chronicle Herald ? 

They've been the foundation on which we've been able to attract a stellar group of candidates, year after year. 

And, by the looks of things, it will be another stellar year by midnight tonight. 

Above is a sneak peek at the 2/3 page ad that will run in The Sunday Herald on Boxing Day, Sunday, December 26.

Thank you Chronicle Herald, and thank you candidates. No matter WHO stuffs the most stocking, we're all winners in this campaign.  
 

Watch for more behind-the-scenes colour right here...as we wrap up the 2010 campaign.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Winning smile - winning votes!

I think I know what Chris Megaffin's secret weapon is.


It's Tanya's winning smile at Colonial Honda reception that's raking in all those 'votes'...!


Watch this space for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Herald ad - let's cook for The Salvation Army

Today's campaign ad....page E-3 of The Chronicle Herald
Just click on the image for a closer view.

Let's get cooking - vote for your favourite chef and The Salvation Army will provide food, clothing, shelter and a Christmas for kids.


Watch this space for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

If you can't stand the HEAT...

...get out of my kitchen!

Costa Elles wants this Monkey off his back...and bragging rights for The Great Stocking Stuffer Election.

Stay tuned for more campaign 'colour' right here - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Bistro battle heats up on KOOL FM

Here's more air-space for our candidtates courtesy of KOOL FM 96.5. 

Stuff LOTS IN THEIR POTS! ---help The Salvation Army provide decent nutrition this winter to those who need it most. 


Stay tuned for more campaign 'colour' right here - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Pick your candidate - The Sunday Herald

Today's campaign ad....page B-4 of The Chronicle Herald
Just click on the image for a closer view.

Pick your favourite gentleman & car or lawyer before the bar.  Vote and vote often with your pocket book! 

In this democracy, everyone WINS. Especially those who need it most. 

Watch this space for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

A sweet deal in today's Herald

Gordon Stirrett continues to lead our field of candidates. He's going to be tough to beat....with a deal like the one on page B-1 of The Chronicle Herald! 

No matter which candidate you put your money on, rest assured that no one stretches a dollar further than The Salvation Army. 

Funds raised here, stay here. And, here in the Maritimes, over 100% of your dollar goes to work!  Ask your candidate about the 'miracle of The Maritime Red Shield'. 


Watch this space for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Horsepower in the stretch

The Daytona 500 has nothing on this contest! 

Chris Megaffin of Colonial Honda and Al MacPhee of MacPhee Chevrolet are poring on the horses for cross-harbour bragging rights in the 2010 Great Stocking Stuffer Election!

Pick your car and watch the men roar down the stretch to the finish line a WEEK from tonight, Friday, December 17 at MIDNIGHT!

Watch for this grand stand blog for more race action & campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Legal link with The Salvation Army

There's a link between those Salvation Army Kettles and The Derek Simon - Burchells LLP campaign for The Great Stocking Stuffer Election.


Tune in to Derek's YouTube:

Watch this space for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Herald advertises a great cause

Today's campaign ad....page B-6 of The Chronicle Herald! 
Talk about colourful candidates! Just click on the image for a closer view.

Pick one and vote with your pocket book. You'll give a family a hand-up this Christmas.

Watch this space for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Battle of the billboards

There's a battle going on along Barrington Street, the approach to the bridges and out by the airport. 

Mariana Cowan and Gordon Stirrett are providing extra-large profile for this campaign and the important work of The Salvation Army...in a battle of billboards. 

This is a tremendous boost for those who need it most - those who'll be getting a 'hand-up, not a hand-out' as a result of all this marketing. 


Don't forget; now that you've parked your car, or are off the bus, cast your ballot with your credit card for the candidate with the sign that stuck with you. Over 100% of your gift will do the most good, right here in our local community.

Watch this space for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Another KOOL spot - community champions

Here's more air-space for our candidtates courtesy of KOOL FM 96.5. Two champions whose missions are directly linked to the health and welfare of everyone in our community - including the most vulnerable. 

Stay tuned for more campaign 'colour' right here - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

Campaign colour with Sunday coffee

The battle of the bistros boils over on page A-6 of The Sunday Herald!

Watch this page for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

A real soldier

There is no one more passionate about the work and value of The Salvation Army than Linda Mosher.

Ask her about what the Army has meant to her and her constituents in District 17 - Purcell's Cove - Armdale...and you'd better have an hour...!  


Well, OK. We'll try and boil it down to a minute and a half. Here's Linda in her own words...

Watch this page for more campaign 'colour' - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

KOOL radio spots!

A very special thanks to NewCap Radio GM Ted Hyland and his air force for providing us extra lift for The Great Stocking Stuffer Election.

Ted's been there since the beginning---the past two campaigns with KOOL FM 96.5. Thank you. 


Stay tuned for more campaign 'colour' right here - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division

More colourful campaign ink

There's lots more colour for the 2010 Great Stocking Stuffer Election on Page D-6 of today's Chronicle Herald. 


Some may forget...but, Sarah Dennis of The Herald had the intestinal fortitude to be one of our very first candidates three years ago.

Campaign trivia: who were the OTHER nine in 2007..?


Test your memory...then, for the answers check out this vintage Herald ad.


More campaign 'colour' right here - Nov. 29 - Dec. 17.

  -Ron 

Ron Zima ADpPR 

Salvation Army, Maritimes Division  

ron_zima@can.salvationarmy.org  

For more details on the Salvation Army, 

visit: Salvation Army, Maritimes Division