Volunteering within your Organization!
An area Debi feels strongly about! She likes to offer a helping hand when ever time permits!
Being a part of any organization, requires a lot of involvement/volunteering to make it run smoothly and effectively but more importantly allow it to grow.
Debi gets involved in any way possible. Some of the areas are:
2004-2005
Debi became a member of the POC "Western Chapter" (which was run via tele-conference).
She went to the 2005 POC Conference in Toronto for the first time and was overwhelmed by the # of fellow organizers.
2005-2006
Debi served on the POC "Western Chapter" board as membership coordinator. (This chapter is now virtual)
POC Conference, this time in Toronto. Debi came home with a great sense of accomplishment. This year served as a great learning curve.
When the POC "Calgary Chapter" was formed (2005-2006) Debi became a member and is still involved to date.
http://www.organizersincanada.com
2006-2007
In 2007 Debi has served on the "Harold Taylor Award" task force/committee and was a mentor at this years 2007 POC Conference in Vancouver.
She has also become a mentor with the Canadian Redesigners Association.
2007 - 2008
Debi also became a member of the "POC National Board of Directors".
http://organizersincanada.com
Her new role is "Director of Administration" for the 2007-2009 term. She is looking forward to the challenge!
CTV news video, done with our Past POC President Jane Woolsey and one of her clients. GREAT JOB Jane! Here is the video and a link to the POC website on CTV's website.
http://www.ctv.ca
http://www.ctvtoronto.ca
The 2008 "Harold Taylor Award" task force/committee was a must again.
FEATURED IN!
room2organize has recently been featured in the following publications or events:
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"Nanton Women's Conference" - January 2006 & 2009 (200 plus in attendance)
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"Chatelaine.com Magazine" - December Issue 2007
"10 Tips for Hanging Pictures" - click on professional treatment
1. 10 Tips for Hanging Pictures
http://en.chatelaine.com/english/home/article.jsp?content=20071011_111852_5244
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"HighRiver Times" - Debi has had a variety of articles published in the local newspaper, its "featured" supplements and the "Regional" insert of the paper.
http://www.highrivertimes.com/
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"The Calgary Herald" - (see links below for featured articles)
1. Purging is Good!
www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/reallife/story.html?id=a6a2bc2c-1c72-46cc-b7e7-346fda441fb5
2. "Fess Up to Your Mess" - Messiest Teen Bedroom Contest
www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/lifeahome/story.html?id=9e516a2a-ace5-4fb0-94f7-ea96afba7aab
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"The Home and Renovation Guide" - (see link below for featured site)
http://www.homerenovationguide.com/solution/interior-designers-decorators-calgary.htm/
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"Home Interior Guide" - (see link below for featured site)
http://www.homeinteriorguide.com/solutions/designers_calgary.htm
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"The Fan F.M. Radio" - The Fan Club - "Secret Seat" Contest
room2organize was a featured prize package known as the "Secret Seat".
see link for details on how to get involved!
http://www.m2omedia.com/cfac/nonmembers/howtos.jsp
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"Hockey Canada" - (donated a 1/2 day prize package and a beautiful (company logo) etched crystal decanter)
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/
2007 Celebrity Classic
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Celebrity Gala
Monday June 25th 2007
TESTIMONIALS
Debi, you ROCK! I love my new bedroom. It's not a little boys room anymore. COOL
Thanks
--Brady 14 - Cochrane
Hi Debi,
You made my bedroom into something I never thought I would ever have, something NOT PINK. You used great colors (black /red/silver) and made it really look great. I love my room and my friends love it to.
Thank You
--Lacy 16 Cochrane
Debi;
You amazed me and my husband! I thought I had a bunch of old crap that looked awful and out of sorts. When you used items I already owned from various rooms in the house and added some new pieces you managed to turn my house into a beautiful, inviting home again. I just cannot get over how you see things and make it come to life. We love our new, up to date, beautiful home.
Your the Best!
Len and Gloria - Lethbridge
Debi, if it had not been for your staging of our home, it would still be on the market. You did a wonderful job and because of that it sold within days. We can now move on, but I will remember your services for down the road. They will be a must when we sell again.
Thank You Veronica - Calgary
Hi Debi;
Just thought I would send you a note to say thank you for everything you did in our home. With the kids moving out to go to school and the years of stuff in the basement from our own school days, it was time to get rid of a lot. You were a steamroller and your energy was mind boggling. We did not fully realize the amount of stuff we accumuate over the years and even with sending things with the kids it really did'nt even make a dent. With your help though that has all changed. We now have an uncluttered and enviting space to come home to. The kids were amazed, as were we. It was truly a pleasure to work with you.
Good Luck with your fabulous business - Johanne
Crossfield, AB
As something as small as having your pantry, cupboards, linens etc. organized could make such a difference. You showed me how to use the space to there fullest potential and how to make them more functional. Who knew! Certainly not me!
Thanks Debi
Judi Campbell - Calgary
Thank You Debi for your help on Staging a home for us. Staging this house was the breaking point. It was taking to long to sell and once it was staged, it seem to sell over night. You have sold your service to us and we have now made it a part of our packages. A great option for the client and for us as realtors.
Carmen - Remax
Hi Debi;
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you to let you know how much we are enjoying the job that you and your class did a few weeks ago with our home re-design. I am totally blown away as to how put together everything looks. It has forced me not to use some of the pieces of furniture as clutter depots! Anyone who comes into the house notices the changes right away and everyone thinks it looks great.
Many thanks for everything and all the best,
-- Sarah Lynch - Calgary, AB
Hello Debi;
"It's been six months since you and the team redesigned our house, and we still have it the way you envisioned (even the green ottoman is where you located it!). I would never have thought of discarding the throw rugs, to show off our beautiful hardwood. The sitting area in the living room is much more functional. You really get it!"
-- Diane Pettie, Lawyer, Calgary, AB
Hi Debbie;
My husband and family cannot Thank You enough for everything you have done. This experience has changed our day to day life. We have kept everything the way you changed it and one of the kids always has a comment if it does not stay organized and everything in it's place. We would highly recommend you and again Thank You for your the great transformation.
All the Best in the Future!
Kim and family - Calgary, AB
Hi Debi;
Just wanted to send a Thank You for all your help last month. Your knowledge on paint color and decorating helped us immensely. We have painted and did the changes to our house as per your suggestions and are so pleased with the outcome. Our friends cannot believe it, thus we have given your name to them.
Tawna - University Students - Calgary
Living in a trailer ment limited space and storage (unlike a house with a basement). I had clutter in every nook and cranny, counters tops were none existent. There was not a clean spot available of an otherwise open floor plan. I knew I had to get organized but was at a loss for where to start. I had given it many attempts but seemed to move from room to room without accomplishing anything. Room2organize.com was able to utilize and maximize the space in the most appealing and efficient way. My son was exstatic about the changes to his room. He was protective of his new space and had to have everything as we left it. As a family, we now felt a sense of calmness and organization again. We are so happy with all the timeless hours spent on our place and would highly recommend room2organize for any size of job.
Kathryn and Family - Message Therapist - Southern, AB
Congratulations Debi!!
"The job you did was amazing... I keep going from room to room and can hardly believe this is the same house!"
Joanne - Calgary, AB
Thanks Debi:
We had called room2organize for a double duty. We needed her to de-clutter and get our home ready to sell. It was an over whelming challenge but Debi was an inspiration. I wouldn't have been able to do this on my own. Your ability to de-clutter, provide the invaluable steps up to the final purge and make it all a painless process was amazing. It was hard work and a long day but found it to be a valuable and fun day, I'll never forget.
Joy - Cochrane, AB
Your knowledge of what people see when they enter a room, or what they don't see really made decisions easier. Also, the energy and enthusiasm with which you and your helpers attacked the job was contageous. It helped us get through the day without burning out. We especially like what you did to the living room...it looks great and feels cozier.
Thanks again.
Dennis & Joy - Cochrane, AB
"After just one showing, We sold our mother's Town House (over the asking price!) We are so happy that room2organize.com was able to help us. They created an open, uncluttered space and the potential buyers could feel what a fantastic place it was to live in!"
Christine Williamson - High River, AB
Organizing at the red cross, on their website. See the link below. Great work to all those who participated!
http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=017748&tid=082
Thank You from Shelagh Barrett at Ronald MacDonald House .....
"RMHC cannot thank you enough for your invaluable donation of your time and expertise. I know I speak for all the Houses when I say that the support from POC has had a direct and significant impact in helping us help more kids. RMHC, the Houses and all the kids and families THANK YOU."
http://www.rmhsouthernalberta.org
Hi Debi;
Just wanted to say thank you for all the great ideas you gave us on painting our new house. It was so nice of you to stay, once we got into decorating ideas and offer ideas on furniture placement, hanging pictures etc. It was a great help and since then we have moved in and love our house. We have received a lot of comments and we are sure to say we could not have done it without your assistance that day.
Thank You
Leona - Calgary
Debi;
I cannot tell you how much I appreciated you coming and giving me help on organizing my basement. When I asked for your help because my son was getting married and I would be having a houseful of people I never expected to see such a transformation. I loved it and it made my life a whole lot less stressful. I new everyone was comfortable down in the newly transformed basement and I was not in the least uncomfortable.
Thanks ever so much!
Trudy - H.R.
After several months on the market our Realtor decided that we should call in a Staging Specialist. When Debi from room2organize came to our house that day I never thought that she would be able to make a difference. At least not one that would sell a house in such a short period of time. Within a few hours our home was transformed. Through pictures given to her by our Realtor she new what to bring and how to place everything just so. We loved what she had done so much we didn't want to sell anymore. How could we have held onto so many dated things for so long. But after only a couple of weeks we had an offer. Debi, please know that every day we kept up what you had done in our house we have now applied it (hopefully to your liking ) to our new home. You have a great sense and wish you all the best.
W. & M. Hogg - Calgary
Hello Debi;
I just wanted to send you a short note of thanks. I love my kitchen and can actually find stuff. Who new you could organize such a small space. It's been a pleasure!
A. Tench - CSA WestJet - Calgary
Why did I not call you sooner! Why because I could not bring myself to do it, until now and I'm so glad I did.
The job you did on my place was amazing. I new I had to get some help and boy I can honestly say I'm glad it was you. You took a place of disorder, clutter, no sense of style and turned it into a home, my home! You took the time to go through everything (and I mean everything) understand my feelings and turn my space into a home again. It was the toughest thing (mentally and emotionally) that I have ever gone through but would do it all over again. I now have a sense of peace and a home.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart sweetie.
E. Spencer - Cochrane
Debi has turned our house into a HOME finally. She had an excellent way of incorporating our personalities into a space that is now both stylist and comfortable. Our whole family is so thrilled with the results.
It's amazing what a difference it can make. I should have had this done years ago.
The MacDonald Family - Calgary
Debi all I can say is I had no idea what you could really do for me! I told you what I thought I liked, left you with my house for two days but had no idea how to picture it. Until I came home from work and you made me scream with excitement. You transformed my daughters playroom and bedroom into a little girls greatest fantasy. My bedroom and closet were a dream but most of all, the living room/dining room had to be favorite.
I had company coming for the weekend and you made the living area look like it came out of a designers magazine. The placement of furniture, art and accessories that you pulled together I never new I really even had. My company were amazed at the transformation, as I was. I truly thank you!
H. Smith - Calgary
Hi Debi
Without your help over the last few months, I would still be suffocating in my clutter. You were faced with dealt many issues and road blocks but dealt with them on a very professional manner. You are patient and very thoughtfull. I will never live my life like that again. You changed my life and I can never thank you enough.
Mary - Pincher Creek
To my newest friend;
Without you I would never had made it through my transition. You helped me for days (I thought we would never get done all those rooms) and I was amazed with the transformation. You have a special gift when it comes to visualizing a room. Your attention to detail and design is fabulous. I am so happy with the results in my home. I can never thank you enough for all you have done for my family and I.
N. Peacock - Calgary
Debi
The garage is amazing and I cannot thank you enough. I can actually park my vehicle in it. This was only done once and that was when we first moved in. The car never saw the garage again a year after that.
Susan - Calgary
Hi Debi;
I was going through such a hard time with my family and you came in and became my savior. With health issues, there was no time to deal with my house. I left everything in your hands and you took charge. You really made my life easier to cope and I was then able to put my time and effort into more important things - my family. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Thank You Joanne - Calgary
Debi, Thank you for the staging you did for my client. It made a huge difference and the house was sold real quick.
Jeff @ Residential One - Calgary
