Over the years I have helped organize or participate in a number of different charitable events. Recently, I was approached by a colleague to get involved in something that I felt was not only very unique but very important. We have all watched “The National” on CBC or “Coaches Corner” on Hockey Night in Canada where we all too often would see the pictures of young men and women who have lost their lives in the war in Afghanistan. Whether we agree with the mission or not, we can all agree that it is horrible to see these young lives cut so short. Many of these soldiers are in their 20s and 30s and leave behind very young children,  of which many of them are under the age of 10.

A small group of friends from North American Van Lines have decided to team up and organize a once in a lifetime athletic challenge to help the children of these soldiers. 100% of the proceeds raised in this event will go to Canada Company, a nonprofit organization that sets up post secondary scholarship funds for the children of fallen soldiers.

We will be embarking on a 7 day journey starting in Toronto and finishing in Montreal starting on September 10th. We will do this by biking and running an average of 85km per day. Every day will end in a community party and will feature great food and local entertainment. I encourage anyone who is interested in participating in any way to support this important cause to contact me and I will be more than happy to provide additional details.

Joe Gagnon
President Westmount Moving & Warehousing

This PDF Press Release contains more information on the Canada company “tour de force”.

Westmount Moving receives 2009 Sales Award (Front Row): Kevin Devreaux, Michael Warnick, Jennifer McNaughton, Pauline McKinney, Laura Johnson, Dave Langill, Rob Grohn (Back Row): JP Richard, Jerome Lacerte, Theo Giannoulakis

On February 19-22, the Westmount Moving sales team participated in the North American Van Lines Sales Rally in Ottawa at the beautiful Chateau Laurier.

The team joined  breakout sessions that focused on delivering quality and value to customers.  Westmount Moving is committed to training our sales team so that each salesperson is a highly skilled moving professional.

Westmount Moving was proud to bring home a sales award for 2009.

Way to go Westmount Moving!

Laura Johnson, Jennifer McNaughton, Pauline McKinney

Sales team hard at work (Left to Right) JP Richard, Michael Warnick, Laura Johnson, Jennifer McNaughton, Pauline McKinney, Jerome Lacerte, Theo Giannoulakis

Congratulations Simon for proudly representing Westmount Moving across the country!

This is the 7th annual match up and Joe Gagnon, President of Westmount Moving has raised the bar by offering 2 Habs tickets and $150 spending money to the person who raises the most money!

We are looking forward to making this year’s fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital a huge success!

There were well over 60 people in attendance – a record year! Owners Joe Gagnon, Larry Smith and Sheri Doyle were proud to announce that John Clarkson, Warehouse Manager won our 2009 Award of Excellence in Operations, while Jennifer McNaughton, Manager Corporate Development won the award for Excellence in Administration. Both John and Jennifer demonstrate a dedication to high quality standards and superior customer service. Congratulations to you both!

Back row: Larry Smith, John Clarkson (Warehouse Manager), Ken Roberts (VP Operations), Sheri Doyle, Jennifer McNaughton (Manager Corporate Development)

Front Row: Joe Gagnon, Claudine King (Operations Manager)

Award Winners John Clarkson, Warehouse Manager and Jennifer McNaughton, Manager Corporate Development

Grey Cup parade held on December 2, 2009

As the official mover of the Montreal Alouettes, Westmount Moving drivers pulled 6 floats for the Grey Cup parade, held on December 2, 2009.

Grey Cup parade held on December 2, 2009

Grey Cup parade held on December 2, 2009

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your donation of the boxes to LCCHS. Rob dropped the boxes off at the house and I brought them to the school. The staff that organizes the can food drive was thrilled by your donation. Every year it becomes more and more difficult to collect boxes and food. The boxes will play a vital role in the distribution of nonperishable food to needy families in the city of Lasalle in the next couple of weeks. I can’t express to you through this e-mail how humbling this whole process is. To see the smile on peoples faces for a simple box of canned food and a frozen turkey is unforgettable. It keeps me grounded and thankful for what I have.

Once again thank you and Happy Holiday

Keith McKoy

Westmount’s employees quarterly quality award winners were announced, which are decided by a combination of three factors: 

1) their own personal quality scores
2) on time performance
3) overall attitude. 

The photo shows this quarter’s winners, Mathew McKay, John Clarkson, and Daniel Perras (holding silver mugs). 

From left to right: Ken Roberts, VP Operations; Mathew McKay; Claudine King, Operations Manager; John Clarkson, Warehouse Manager; Joe Gagnon, President; Daniel Perras.

Stay tuned as we announce 2009 overall quality award winner on December the 11th.

Here’s the plan:

Our sales team does numerous in home estimates on a daily basis. For the next 7 weeks, they will go to the home estimate with an empty Westmount Moving carton. We will ask the client to place any non-perishable food items that they do not want to move into the box and our movers will bring it back to our depot for a final delivery to Share the warmth.

We are also offering our warehouse to anyone in the area that would like to drop off any non-perishable food items at Westmount Moving for final delivery to share the warmth.

The Drive will begin next Monday with the delivery to share the warmth on Monday January 4th. 

We would love to be able to fill an entire moving truck with food at a time when it’s most desperately needed (after the holidays).

left to right: Jerome Lacerte, Manager International Division, Jennifer McNaughton, Manager Corporate Accounts, Joe Gagnon, President

Westmount Moving was excited to exhibit at this year’s Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) conference September 27-29, 2009 in Ottawa.

Westmount was proud to showcase our experience in employee relocation to relocation professionals from across Canada and the United States. Our corporate moving professionals demonstrated our expertise in domestic, cross-border and international moving as well as group moves.

left to right: Peter McCullough, Alero Moving, Doug Creighton Alero Moving, John O'Brien, Ward O'Farrell Consultants, Doriana Zohil MAC Furnished Suites, Kevin Devereux, North American Van Lines, Sheri Doyle, Westmount Moving.

Jerome Lacerte, Manager, International Division, Jennifer McNaughton, Manager, Corporate Development, Sheri Doyle, Vice President and Joe Gagnon, President, attended the conference.