What happened to November?

There is just so much activity humming in the ol' Picanteria. Several interesting projects that we really care deeply about.

Massage Therapy commercials are nearly complete. Thanks to Sue, Wayne, Pauline and Kaleigh for doing a great job in front of the camera. And Keith, Don and Conroy for doing a great job behind.

Started on the new Versatech Industries video. Had a nice interview/visit with Bob Brennan, CEO of Manitoba Hydro who graciously welcomed us into his Boardroom. He's a big fan of Versatech and the opportunities they provide to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Then we visited the Versatech production workshop and were inspired by the warmth and enthusiasm of the workers there. More interviews and shooting next week.

We continue to progress nicely on materials for the Edwards School of Business Role Model Campaign. It's getting so close to the unveiling - we're so excited. Branding continues for the new credit union and we have some fun ideas for the Saskatchewan Credit Unions Annual General Meeting materials. Looking forward to showing it to you Tim!

We presented new creative (and we're now able to proudly announce our success in winning the contract over 8 other agencies) to the City of Winnipeg Police Department. This is a very exciting new campaign for us - and we made a number of presentations to senior staff this week including Chief of Police Keith McCaskill. So far it's thumbs up all the way and we can't say enough about the team over at the Police Department. They are so committed to the project and to Picante and have impressed us with their sincerity and enthusiasm. Big thanks to Mark, Steve, Kerry, Randy, James and all the gang over at the Public Safety Building. It's comforting to know guys like that are looking after the safety of the citizens of Winnipeg.

We finished off the week at a photo shoot for Teen Touch. Calling on the support of family members, Shea, Bree, Teneille and Kyle, as well as our good friends, teachers Mary Brogan and Martin Riley, we gathered 10 teens on their day off downtown early on Friday morning. Teen Touch campaign materials will be ready soon and we can't wait to share them. Thanks Kelly for the privilege of working on this important campaign...and thanks to Shaun, Amanda and Cherrie for your chauferring services - nothing like expanding those job descriptions when your work for Picante!

A busy season.

Feels like a bit of a whirling dirvish at the Picanteria right now. Kudos to David Lewis for a most excellent photo shoot today. And Shaun and Amanda toiled all day on a powerpoint presentation I'll be delivering on Thursday. More on that new campaign soon.

Lots of work on our Role Model campaign continues. And we're hoping to go to edit on Massage Therapy early next week - that's IF I get my part done. Sent some ideas over to Linda at the U of M Extended Education to help her out with the 60th Anniversary of the Department.

Shooting new video for Versatech Industries tomorrow. That video is going to be edited in overdrive to make the deadline.

Teen Touch photo shoot on Friday. Really looking forward to seeing that come together.

Our goal will be to do an exceptional job for each and every one of our valued clients over the next several weeks. It's going to be very, very busy.

Massage Therapy Commercials

Completed our second day of shooting on the Massage Therapy commercials today at the fabulous Midcan Studios. During a break in the action, and after the amazing Sue Zwarich had completed her interview, Keith Neimor, our director began discussing the various aches and pains he's been experiencing. Sue, being the pro that she is, began dispensing helpful advice and even demonstrated some stretching exercises Keith could use. Ultimately, Sue had Keith down on the studio floor and took the demonstration even further. Sue is the ultimate massage professional and Keith definitely became a convert.

Wayne Babych, former St. Louis Blues star gave a solid testimonial for massage therapy. Wayne still plays 4 x a week with the likes of Thomas Steen and Perry Miller. Pauline and Kaleigh rounded out our on-screen talent.

Hawkstone Saloon

Allan and I hosted the Hawkstone Saloon Texas Hold 'Em Tournament the other night. Friends of Picante were invited to this full out Wild West showdown. Everyone were such good sports - getting into the wild West spirit and enjoying a few (for some of us very few) rounds of Texas Hold 'em. Thought I'd share a few pics from the evening.