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Coffee with Heather King at Paradise Banquet Hall
I am 100% sure that everyone leaving the Paradise Banquet Hall on Sunday, left convinced that the BEST solution for Delta is Heather KING for Mayor!
She started off by telling us her experience, her concerns, and her reasons for wanting to be the next Delta Mayor.
She was warm, articulate, intelligent, confident, informed, approachable, hospitable, open to suggestions, and wanting to solve problems!
Then she opened up the room, by asking for questions.
The questions were tough and pointed.
No problem for Heather, she is a skilled leader.
Heather answered the questions
in rapid fire. She knows her stuff, her communities, her bylaws, and her people.
KING wants to learn more and she wants to serve Delta.
North Delta voters are informed and concerned, they had more questions than time!
They wanted to know what she thinks and what she is going to do about the North Delta issues!
Dean, Heather's campaign strategist and manager.
A juicy tidbit of interest:
As a Tsawwassenite, suffering from Southlands fatigue, I found the event to be very refreshing - not one question at the North Delta event had anything to do with Southlands.
Go figure!
We are a three part municipality; Delta's issues are WAY bigger and more complex than JUST Tsawwassen's Southlands.
King is concerned with ALL of Delta, as demonstrated by the depth of her answers. She cares and she knows her communities!
The afternoon concluded with the audience knowing why Heather wants to be our next Mayor, how her experience dovetails with being Delta's boss, what her stance is regarding the many issues that concern North Delta, and her stance regarding the many issues relevant to all of Delta.
Added Bonus for the afternoon:
We saw how KING thinks on her feet!
You could hear the electricity cracking as she thought out loud about hosting one of her two monthly Wednesday 7 AM coffee session in North Delta and the other one in South Delta...
The sizzling really started popping when she pondered the possibility of having an easily accessible store front office in North Delta...
She is a fast learner and she is paying attention: Headquarters in Ladner Village is a store front and it has been hugely successful at providing an organic opportunity for Heather to be easily accessible to her voters.
Wouldn't it make sense for the next mayor to have something similar in North Delta?
Win-win or in Heather's case - snap, crackle, and sizzle!
When I was at HQ yesterday, a local popped in, "Just to say, 'Hi' and to ask Heather a quick question."
Heather wasn't in, so the local added her question to the ten or so notes/messages/suggestions/concerns in Heather's basket, and left knowing that Heather would contact her ASAP!
The communication system at HQ is simple:
- The volunteers greet walk-ins, answer questions, phone voters, and take messages when heather is out.
- Heather picks up the messages when she finishes campaigning for the day
- and she responds to them in a timely manner!
It's not rocket science, but is sure is effective.
She demonstrates that communication can be direct, timely, and two-way - it shouldn't be obscure, obstructed or non-existent.
KING is demonstrates time and again that she is listening and that she is accessible!
Paradise Banquet Hall:
A few folks, including yours truly, had a bit of trouble finding Paradise Banquet Hall.
Whenever anyone mentioned they had trouble finding the hall, it would set off a round of guffawing.
Apparently, it's a bit of a pathetic inside joke, as Mr.
Brar has unsuccessfully been trying to get permission to increase the
signage for three years.....
I don't know all the details or the bylaw, but you can see from the pictures why it's a bit of a challenge to find Paradise Banquet Hall.
Tip: it's upstairs and the door is on the north side. Keep looking, it's worth the frustration!
Highly recommended!
Once you find the door - you will be delighted!
It's beautiful!
It's big!
It's a lovely place to host an event!
Notice Mr. Shy Chef trying to slip out of my camera range!
Gotcha!
Gotcha!
Food was great.
"Full-sugar chai" was delicious.
Confession: I really don't get the concept of "low-sugar chai". I've been to India, the chai maker takes his job very seriously and chai is really, really deliciously sweet.
Maybe "low-sugar" is the modern, health-conscious chai.
I still don't get it.
Thankfully had both options - bring on the sugar!
John, my favourite video and mortgage guy, is behind the equipment.
Jas, my favourite radio guy from XL_Radio, is boasting a plate full of yummy bits! Tweet Jas @XL_Radio
Video clip that Jas took of the event..
Who else was there?
Bet these gentlemen were drinking the "full-sugar" chai!
I sure was!
Bet these gentlemen were drinking the "full-sugar" chai!
I sure was!
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| Pricilla, Louise, Donna, & Carleen |
Left to right:
Pricilla, from South Delta;
Louise, recipient of Heather King's Canvasser of the Week Award (week #2);
Donna Burke, Candidate Delta School Board Trustee
Tweet @Donna_M_Burke;
Carleen Bazewsky, Candidate Delta School Board Trustee
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| Praveen, Ranj, Sandy, & Kim |
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| Ruth & Azhar |
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| Andy on the left and Kerry on the right |
Ranj Heer, Delta Council Candidate
Follow Ranj on Twitter @renewdelta
Ruth, recipient of Heather King's Canvasser of the Week Award (week #1); Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor
*** Ruth is my hero
***Azhar is this blogs hero (story at the end)
Andy Basi, Candidate Delta School Board Trustee
I blogged about my first meeting with Andy when Heather and I went to the SFU Diwali Gala. Andy became my instant hero.
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| Ranj and two gentlemen |
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| Andy, Carleen, & Heather sharing a laugh |
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| Andy, Kerry, and Heather share a joke |
Sarj is an amazing canvasser for Heather.
I am anticipating that she will be winning a canvasser award soon.
I am anticipating that she will be winning a canvasser award soon.
@truelove_simon
Dan Tate, Heather's financial agent!
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| Pradeep, Heather, and Dean |
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| Johh, my fav video guy |
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| Jas and Donna |
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| Laura Thomas |
Laura Thomas and Dan chatting pre-event
Follow Laura on Twitter @LauraThomasMA
Carey Muir, founder and co-director of Freshwaves Ministries (left).
Twitter @FreshwaveM
Read about what Carey does and why he's my hero.
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| Carey & John - two great guys |
Alison and Christine - two smiling Heather supporters from South Delta
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| Peter, in red, is quick to pick on me! Shocking! |
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| My favourite photo from the event! |
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| Jas, Mr. XL Radio, on the right |
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| John on Video, Heather on stage, Jas on chair (bottom left) |
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| John on video |
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| Close-up of what's on the big screen - Heather was voted Best Community Leader in 2010! GO Heather GO! |
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| Azhar in red |
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| Winner of the best question |
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| Door prize winner |
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| Dunno? |
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| Simon and Carleen |
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| Discussing specific issues? |
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| Heather and Donna talking to a gentleman |
Missed the event but have a question for Heather?
She is easy to find:
She is easy to find:
- Phone: 778 875-9494,
- Email: king4mayor@gmail.com,
- Website:http: //www.heatherking.org/; or
- Twitter: @HKingCouncillor
- Headquarters: 4872 Delta Street - Downtown Historic Ladner Village
Do you have any questions you would like to ask Delta's Mayoral candidates?
There is a Mayor's debate on November 1st hosted by the South Delta Leader.
Please use this as an opportunity to send in your questions to the editor@southdeltaleader.com
Ta da -- meet my two newest heroes:
Alison and Azhar
Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor.
Azhar met Heather at a Deltones Toastmasters meeting in Ladner in July. I blogged it!
Azhar took complete initiative and created this award for Heather for her leadership skills and for her help in promoting Toastmasters!
He presented the award to her at the end of the event.
Look at her face, she has NO idea what to expect!
(Trust me, I get that look lots!)
Azhar and Alison, the Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen's, VP of Publicity presenting Heather with another plaque.
If you ever want to try a Toastmasters club, come visit the Ambassadors in Tsawwassen!
We are an extremely "visitors friendly" club.
Guests are always welcome!
Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor.
Azhar met Heather at a Deltones Toastmasters meeting in Ladner in July. I blogged it!
Azhar took complete initiative and created this award for Heather for her leadership skills and for her help in promoting Toastmasters!
He presented the award to her at the end of the event.
Look at her face, she has NO idea what to expect!
(Trust me, I get that look lots!)
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| What an honour! |
Azhar and Alison, the Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen's, VP of Publicity presenting Heather with another plaque.
We are an extremely "visitors friendly" club.
Guests are always welcome!
Reluctantly, I'll have to make room on the heroes list by bumping Robert down, just one little spot.
'Er, make that two spots...
Soooo sorry Robert, but I am sure you understand --
'Er, make that two spots...
Soooo sorry Robert, but I am sure you understand --
Barb's Heroes List:
- Councillor Heather King, Mayor Candidate
- Neil Corbett , Council Candidate, Pop Quiz star
- Francis Van Roode, VP Sunfish
- Philip Raphael, Editor South Delta Leader & Pop Quiz #2 winner!
- Andrew Conley, Council Candidate
- Scott Broderick, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #1: 1st place winner!
- Cathie Goodman, Pop Quiz #1: 2nd place winner & SD Leader winner!
- Ladners Landing, Pop Quiz #1: 3rd place winner
- Carroll Allan, School Board Trustee Candidate
- Ferd Lamens, Ambassadors Toastmaster & regular guy concerned about gas tax
- Pam Noble Paton, for her family values and for standing by her man
- Guest Blogger #1
- Sylvia Bishop, Council Candidate & Pop Quiz #6: 1st place winner
- Bruce Doucette, Pop Quiz #6; 3rd place winner @OldBruise
- Linda Chamaschuk, for her post to Ladners Landing's wall
- Dr. Andy Basi, for being a true gentleman, School Board Trustee Candidate
- Karuna Jain, for all her behind the scenes help
- Ruth Katiagi, canvasser extraordinaire for Heather King For Mayor (Week #1)
- Geoff for knowing he was right even when he was wrong!
- Jean Pearce, for her community engagement by posting on Landers Landing FB
- Linda Pearce, for solving the sign mystery by positng on Landers Landing FB
- Laura, Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer and mom extraordinaire
- Pam, most enthusiastic Heather King 4 Mayor volunteer
- Monica Sanderson, owner Its an Art Tattoo Studio 4868 Delta Street
- Aerock Shandler, owner Top Barber, 4868 Delta Street
- James Price Owner/operator Ladner Village Hardware, 4821 Delta Street
- Carey Muir, Founder & Co-director Freshwave Ministries
- Louise Long, Canvasser of the week (Week #2)
- Azhar Khan, Toastmaster BC Area 50 Governor -for his leadership initiative
- Alison Martin, Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen VP of Publicity
- Councillor Robert Campbell (pending)
VOTE HEATHER KING for MAYOR
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