In this episode, Bryon had a fun yet quick chat with Kayla Keivits. Parks Foundation Calgary is a local non-profit organization here in Calgary established in 1985. Their goal is to create unique and accessible sport and green spaces for all Calgarians. Kayla is the Marketing Coordination at Parks Foundation Calgary and is responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the organization’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, events and public relations activities. Unfortunately, the interview is cut short due to technical difficulties. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy this chat with Kayla. You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/kaylakievits/ https://www.facebook.com/k.kievits Visit Parks Foundation Calgary here: https://www.parksfdn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ParksFdnCalgary https://www.instagram.com/parksfdncalgary/
Bench and Picnic Table Dedication Program 30th Anniversary Celebration:
· The Dedication Bench and Picnic Table Program is managed by Parks Foundation in partnership with the City of Calgary. Each of the more than 1,200 benches and tables carry a different story through the words engraved on a customized bronze plaque.
· Sending a beautiful photo of any Parks Foundation dedication bench or picnic table in the city
· Sending a story about your existing dedication bench or picnic table
· Sending a story about what winning a new dedication bench would mean to you
All applications must be emailed to info@parksfdn.com with “Dedication Bench Giveaway” in the subject line.
Full contest rules at www.parksfdn.com/bench-and-table-dedication
Embrace the Outdoors Grant:
· A new funding program that was introduced in partnership with The City of Calgary
· Groups applied for funding for activities that would encourage people to continue getting outside this winter while following all health and safety guidelines
· Overwhelming response/interest funds were exhausted very quickly
· Some projects include – Bridgeland Riverside Community Association – outdoor amazing race activity, Legacy Community Association snow shoe loaning program, Phoenix Education Foundation outdoor hay maze and music wall, Fort Calgary indigenous audio tours +more rinks and activities etc. – Full list can be found on our Facebook page.
2021 Projects:
· We are focusing on inclusivity in 2021, meaning people of all ages and abilities can use the park. We are planning to construct 4 fully inclusive playgrounds this summer in the NE and SE – more details will soon be available on our webpage.
· On-going granting programs – We will continue to accept applications to provide funding through our Amateur Sport, Building Communities and Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants throughout the year.
00:00 - Trailer
00:38 - Intro
02:39 - Dedication Bench & Picnic Table Program 30th anniversary
03:33 - Giveaway!
05:06 - More about Kyla and Parks Foundation Calgary
06:34 - Kayla's family history in Calgary
07:15 - Kayla's immigrant grandfathers
08:22 - Calgarian's sense of community
09:13 - Calgary as a safe city
11:01 - Kayla's experience finishing a college degree during COVID-19
12:35 - Outro