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- 160,000 tourists visit Gros Morne every summer!
- The rocks of Gros Morne National Park and adjacent parts of western Newfoundland are world-renowned for the light they shed on the geological evolution of ancient mountain belts. The geology of the park illustrates the concept of plate tectonics, one of the most important ideas in modern science.
Source: www.pc.gc.ca/grosmorne
- Between the Maritime Archaic Indians, the Palaeo-Eskimo, recent Indian Culures and the arrival of Europeans, people have been living in and around Gros Morne for over 4000 years! Wow!
More info can be found at http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/natcul/natcul13_E.asp
- In 2000, Gros Morne was home to approximately 7800 moose. Current predictions have the estimate at approximately 6 moose per square km.
- Gros Morne is home to both the oldest and youngest rocks on the island of Newfoundland. Granite-Gneiss rocks at Bakers Brook are about 1.2 billion years old while rocks are being created as we speak at the tablelands.
- A majority of the people currently living on this coast continue the seasonal lifestyle that the generations have practiced for over 4000 years. This consists of harvesting the resources of both the land and sea.
- The Artic Hare & Rock Ptarmigan populations in Gros Morne are at there southernmost point and can be found on Gros Morne Mountain!
- Rocks at Green Point define the Global Strato type for the Cambrian-Ordovician Geological time period. This site is used by earth scientists from around the world to help guage geological time. From this research, such things as oil and mineral exploration are made easier.
- That Gros Morne National Park and L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, both along the Viking Trail, constitute 2 of Canada's 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!
- Statistics Canada estimates stress-related disorders due to overwork cost Canadian businesses 12 billion dollars a year!
- At least 25% of human resource challenges faced by Canadian employers are the result of employees having to manage dual responsibilities at home and work.
www.workandfamilybalance.com
- The research from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University shows:
Nearly 20 percent of Canadians work on weekends, mostly in the service sector and in part-time, temporary or seasonal jobs.
The study is included in the book Decent Working Time: New Trends, New Issues and is available for purchase at:
http://www.brookings.edu/press/books/ clientpr/ilo/decentworkingtime.htm
- Moose, common name for the largest member of the deer family. The name moose, given by the Algonquin, a native North American tribe, means “eater of twigs,” reflecting the animal’s primary diet of leaves and twigs.
Moose are huge animals, with males, known as bulls, standing up to 2 m (6.5 ft) at the shoulder. Some bulls weigh more than 726 kg (1600 lb).
Source: MSN Encarta
- Daily physical activity has many benefits, many of which are becoming well known: improved quality of sleep; better self-esteem; reduced risk of various cancers, heart disease and diabetes are just a few of the benefits.
Source: www.truestarhealth.com
- When planning a retreat: Create new ways of looking at old problems. Seeking the same old solutions for the same old problems could be done at the office. A retreat is the chance to see things differently. Consider some group exercises to stimulate creativity and change perspectives. One excellent resource is the popular book, A Whack on the Side of the Head.
Source:http://workstar.net/library/ retreat1.htm
- Iceland presently gets 72% of its energy from renewable sources.
http://www.cbc.ca/bigpicture/planet.html
- 80% of our best results comes from 20% of our most productive time. When are you most creative and innovative?
- Choose at least one day a week to eat meat-free meals. Most of the world's water is used by agriculture. In addition, the processing and production of meat is very water intensive and places a lot of pressure on local communities.
For more information, visit www.davidsusuki.com!
- Garbage–free grub. Bring your lunch to work in reusable containers and take home recyclables and compostables if collection facilities don't exist at the office.
Source:Environment Canada
- Encourage your employer to purchase and, if appropriate, manufacture products that are less harmful to the environment.
Source: http://www.ec.gc.ca/eco/wycd/work1_e.html
- Install lighting controls to turn lights on only when needed and to provide the required amount of light. Based in Langley, B.C., Ledalite's office lighting technology, Ergolight, incorporates sensors and computer-based dimming controls to provide significant savings in energy costs. Business customers using the Ergolight system have experienced major decreases in energy consumption, in some cases up to 80 per cent.
Source:http://www.davidsuzuki.org
- If your workplace does not have an organized recycling program, encourage your employer and fellow employees to start one. Organize one yourself by (a) establishing conveniently located collection sites, (b) providing collection boxes or containers, (c) informing and reminding co–workers of the sites, and (d) arranging for pick–ups by a recycling firm.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/eco/wycd/work1_e.html
- With several marine species at risk of disappearing, it’s important we manage our fisheries carefully, choose our seafood wisely, and fish sustainably.
Source: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/ Oceans/Sust_fisheries/
- Waste reduction and recycling is not difficult or expensive. In fact, your business can save money by:
* reducing disposal costs;
* reusing products rather than buying new ones;
* collecting money from recyclable beverage containers;
* implementing good purchasing and inventory management practices; and
* creating a positive image with customers.
Source: www.mmsb.nf.ca
- Restarting the engine uses less fuel than 10 seconds of idling and produces less air pollution.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/eco/wycd/road1_e
.html
- “SeaChoice is a comprehensive, made-in-Canada program that ranks seafood by sustainability,” says Sabine Jessen, manager, national oceans program of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. “Most importantly, SeaChoice provides the science-based information the public needs to make informed decisions.”
Source:www.davidsusuki.org
- Set up an employee reward program (i.e., reusable mugs, water bottles, or lunch bags ) for cost saving waste reduction ideas.
www.greeninggovernment.gc.ca
- Look for more fuel-efficient, less polluting cars - Think about trading in that old gas guzzler for a more fuel-efficient car. A car that gets 20 miles to the gallon will emit about 50 tons of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. Double the gas mileage and you cut the emissions by half. Investigate the many new ultra-clean alternative fuel vehicles available. Reconsider extra features such as automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive -- they are often unnecessary and eat into gas mileage.
Source: www.nrdc.org/cities/living/gover.asp
- Working at home is on the rise. In the US, it's growing by about 7.5% each year. Employees who work at home have reduced absenteeism, save their companies money in real estate costs, and never ever eat your leftovers in the office fridge.
Source: www.liveearth.org.
- Start cleaning your house with white vinegar, baking soda, borax, and lemon juice instead of commercial products made with chemicals.
- "Teamwork is so important that it is virtually impossible for you to reach the heights of your capabilities or make the money that you want without becoming very good at it." --Brian Tracy
- A major stimulant to creative thinking is focused questions. There is something about a well-worded question that often penetrates to the heart of the matter and triggers new ideas and insights.
Brain Tracy
- "You will find men who want to be carried on the shoulders of others, who think that the world owes them a living. They don't seem to see that we must all lift together and pull together." --Henry Ford
- An amazing thing, the human brain. Capable of understanding incredibly complex and intricate concepts. Yet at times unable to recognize the obvious and simple.
Jay Abraham
- It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to, the feeling for the things themselves, for reality, is more important than the feeling for pictures.
Vincent van Gogh
- The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.
Theodore Roosevelt
- Only when the clamor of the outside world is silenced will you be able to hear the deeper vibration.
Sarah Ban Breathnach
- The cynic says, "One man can't do anything".
John W. Gardner
- To think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted.
George Kneller
- To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.
Donald Laird
- To find a fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
Plutarch
- I won't accept anything less than the best a player's capable of doing...
and he has the right to expect the best that I can do for him and the team!
Lou Holtz
- "Diversity raises the intelligence of groups."
Nancy Kline
- 'On behalf of the Nova Scotia Community College I applaud the fine people of Gros Morne for their hospitality, energy, and passion ! We were exposed to a fine (ACDI)conference, balanced with spectacular sites and diverse recreational splendours. The landscape was spectacular, the tours were organized and safe, the staff everywhere genuinely cared both for us and about us. We cannot wait to return to this breath taking part of our country. Bravo!'
Mike Hill
Associate Vice President, Academic Services
Nova Scotia Community College
- "The accommodations, the service, and the hospitality were wonderful but what made this an outstanding conference was the friendliness of everyone we met and the spectacular location.....Gros Morne is a gem!"
Cheryl Simpson
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