The Early Days
On this day of the year, the stars align to celebrate the birthdays of Charity and her beloved husband, Ron, making this a day of shared joy and festivity.
What is September 1st?
One of the earliest and most cherished office supplies Charity purchased for herself during her early career, this item has illuminated her office spaces throughout her professional journey.
What is her desk lamp?
Our current CEO provided Charity this insect-inspired nickname, which was even displayed on a plaque in her office.
What is Grasshopper?
A devoted theme park enthusiast, Charity has visited these magical destinations over 40 times, captivated by its iconic castles and beloved characters.
What are Disney Theme parks?
Charity's retirement will be spent sailing the seas on this type of multi-hulled sailboat, known for its stability and spaciousness.
What is catamaran?
Charity had the thrill of being among the first to experience the inaugural ride of a roller coaster at this iconic Canadian theme park, known for its impressive attractions and entertainment.
What is Canada's Wonderland.
You may not give her credit each time one of your employee expenses is approved, but Charity led the implementation of this still in place employee expense management system.
What is Concur?
Charity's ultimate favourite team-building activity involves a burst of dramatic flair and off-key serenades, turning colleagues into star performers for an evening.
What is karaoke?
Charity strums her way through melodies with this stringed instrument, often associated with rock and folk music.
What is guitar?
Charity's new artistic endeavour while at sea involves capturing the serene beauty of the ocean with subtle hues and fluid strokes.
What is watercolour painting?
For three enchanting years of her childhood, Charity took centre stage in this timeless winter tale, where she danced among snowflakes and brought magical toys to life.
What is The Nutcracker?
At one point in her career, Charity was associated with this prestigious Swiss brand, known for its precision timepieces and iconic status.
What is Rolex?
Charity has fond memories of seeking refuge in the tranquil Leela Palace courtyard after an exhausting day touring the bustling city of Bangalore, India while jet-lagged, with this long-time colleague, friend, and once supervisor!
Who is Michael Forbes?
Charity eagerly awaits this annual event, where the spirit of the Wild West comes alive with rodeo events, lively parades and a spirited carnival atmosphere.
What is the Calgary Stampede?
Charity's first year of retirement will be spent sailing the tranquil waters of this famous body of water, surrounded by the coasts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This prestigious university, known for its centuries-old traditions and academic excellence, is where Charity earned her Bachelors degree.
What is Oxford University?
Charity balanced her career with advanced studies, earning this degree while also standing up the Corporate Project Management Office.
What is an MBA?
If you needed someone to help wrap up the festivities with flair, this teammate has shut down more parties with Charity than anyone else, often leaving a trail of confetti and good times.
Who is Michael Loo?
Charity holds this title of a female sommelier, a role dedicated to the art and science of wine selection and pairing.
What is sommeliere?
What are her acrylic nails?
As a child, Charity sometimes worked alongside her mother on the weekends, and took great pride in this meticulous work, which she continues each Saturday morning to this day.
What is housecleaning?
In her role as VP of the CPMO, Charity finds her greatest joy in the collaborative spirit and dedication of this invaluable group that she treasures above all.
What is her team?
Charity cringes at this word about not taking something into account, which combines elements of two synonyms; a frequent language faux pas often deemed unnecessary and incorrect by grammarians.
While Charity has explored nearly every Disney park globally, this particular one in the Land of the Rising Sun remains the sole destination she has not yet experienced.
What is Tokyo Disneyland?
Charity's sailboat's name captures the spirit of adventure and wonder from this Norwegian log chute ride at Epcot Centre, which was in operations from 1998-2014.
What is the Maelstrom?