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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT &    FIELD WORK      This will stand as confirmation of our commitment to assist you as best we can with your required room inventory for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.   Although we cannot guarantee you all the rooms you might need to meet your demand, we want to assure you that we have established this type of relationship very rarely indeed and, with the travel industry, only in one other instance. We have achieved this degree of confidence in your own resourcefulness in building an attractive winter Olympics package for your clients.     Ron Sandrin-Litt, Manager Housing Development - OCO '88 XV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Calgary, Alberta Canada	Ãf,Ã,  Ãf,Ã,Â
Ascent began placing ticket orders with the XV Olympic Winter Games Organizing Committee during the initial stages of sporting event ticket sales and consequently became one of the first group sales accounts with us.   From the first ticket order until Games time, we were in constant communication and [Ascent Worldwide] was party to many phases of group ticket sales. Their accounts benefited from its initial planning and early involvement as they had qualified as an ethical and valued customer who adhered to guidelines set forth by the organizing committee. Since Ascent was well organized and able to endure and overcome the waiting periods and various changes involved in the ticket ordering process, their customers were able to obtain tickets to premium events that they purchased on the "ratio" system.   Ascent's professional, honest, and flexible nature in all business dealings contributed greatly to a successful and enjoyable working relationship and leaves little doubt that it will be successful in future endeavors and business pursuits.     Glenda Mack, Supervisor Domestic Ticket Sales - OCO'88 XV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Calgary, Alberta Canada	Ãf,Ã,  Ãf,Ã,Â
In response to your letter, I would like to take this opportunity to confess my respect for your persistency in reaching an agreement with us.   Jim Murray, Manager Licensing OLYMPIC TRUST OF CANADA Toronto, Ontario Canada
I would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' very much for your dedication and assistance during the Centennial Olympic Games. I believe that we formulated a wonderful partnership. It was an exiting time and an unforgettable event for all involved.                                                                           It was a pleasure to meet and work with you in making 'Coca-Cola's Olympic Marketing Presence' a truly memorable success. I look forward to working with you again in the future.   Isabelle Tyrbas de Chamberet Ganzi Productions Public Relations THE COCA COLA COMPANY (Corporate Partner)  - 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games Atlanta, Georgia USA	Ãf,Ã,  Ãf,Ã,Â
BUSINESS & SPONSORSHIP DEVELOPMENT I would like to take this opportunity to thank your for your generous and ongoing support of the Ontario Lifeguard Championships. It is only through support such as yours that we are able to continue our efforts to reduce drowning's.   Thank you again for all your support Al. ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY CANADA   - Ontario Branch, Toronto, Ontario Canada	à f,Ã, Ãf,Ã,Â
I would like to thank you very sincerely on my behalf and on behalf of the Societa Nazionale di Salvamento, of which I have the honor of being chairman, for the way in which you engaged yourself for the successful outcome of the World Congress for Safety of Life at Sea.   Thanks to your attendance and contribution, the works of the conference were raised to a higher technical and scientific level. Therefore, all those interested - the national and international institutions as well as the volunteer organizations - would like to express, through me, due recognition.     Dott. Prof. Giuseppe Marino, President WORLD CONGRESS FOR SAFETY OF LFE AT SEA Societa Nazionale di Salvamento Genoa, Italy
On behalf of the Lifesaving Society, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to Ascent for its contribution towards the recent Canadian Lifeguard Championships held in Regina. Your assistance provided an important element towards the success of the event. We look forward for another opportunity to work with you towards drowning prevention. Again, thank you so much for being a part of this national event. Your support is greatly appreciated. Rick Haga, Executive Director LIFESAVING SOCIETY CANADA Ottawa, Ontario CanadaÂ	Ãf, Ã,Â
It was a pleasure to meet you. You are definitely living up to the fantastic reputation that precedes you! What you do for the OFCS is greatly appreciated by so many. The symbolic relationship between your organization and ours is highly beneficial; it was great to meet the guy who puts it all together. Caleigh Timmons, ONTARIO FEDERATION OF SNOWMOBILE CLUBS  - SLED SMART EDUCATION TEAM   Barrie, Ontario Canada	Ãf ,Ã,Â
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT &    FIELD WORK
'For Safety's Sake'   - Personal Safety Initiative        I spent several days during the holidays working with Sandy (CSREF, Managing Director) and Alan, president of Ascent Worldwide Inc., to adopt a program (for CSREF'S 3,000 store membership) recently conducted here at Camosun College. The program focuses on personal safety awareness resulting in better preparedness and is a way for a college to provide service to its campus and reach out to the community as well.                                I spent many hours working with Al to develop our campaign and find him to be a responsible, creative, and extremely hard working individual. His approach to the program is non-commercial and he sincerely, enthusiastically believes in helping to promote the concept of personal safety awareness and preparedness. His contacts in safety and law enforcement agencies are considerable, and will bring international credibility and scope to the program. This would be an association that will reflect well on CSREF.   Brian L. Genge, Past President NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE STORES College Stores Research  & Educational Foundation Oberlin, Ohio USA	Ãf,Ã,Â
'Renting Personal Watercraft Successfully'   - Best Business Practices        Under a grant from the Aquatic Resources (Wallop-Breaux) Trust Fund administered by the United States Coast Guard, this 'best business practices' manual was conceived, researched, and developed by Ascent Worldwide Inc. as project manager. To this end, Ascent collaborated with the Personal Watercraft Industry Association, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, the National Safe Boating Council, the National Water Safety Congress, the National Recreation, & Park Association, Coast Guard, and other key organizations and learned individuals. Published in 2001, the manual outlines recommendations and guidelines for assisting PWC rental agencies as well as boating regulatory authorities and waterfront property owners about ways to improve standards of education and operations. The focus is on personnel, qualifications, customer education, rental operations, and strategies for operational risk management. The manual has been billed as "the first of its kind".  Ãf,Ã,Â	Ãf,Ã,Â
We were led by the experience of the International marine, outdoor, aquatic, and dive industries as well as those from boating safety and enforcement authorities to produce a simple yet comprehensive 'best business practices' manual for the Personal Watercraft Rental industry. Ascent was successful in combining safety, education, and risk management strategies already implemented in other high risk recreational sports. Proven applications and techniques from various sources where blended and reintroduced into this single resource. This produced a result so relevant that on Ascent's recommendation, permission was sought and granted by Coast Guard for the entire works of the manual to be copied (with appropriate edits), recovered, and distributed by the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators as a 'best business practices' guide for the Snowmobile Rental Industry.   Contact:    John Malatak, Chief Office of Boating Safety UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Washington, D.C. USAÂ
'Renting Personal Watercraft Successfully'   - Best Business Practices    We looked at other organized groups like lifeguards, for instance, who generally do a very good job at keeping us safe and projecting a good community image. Our approach is really just common sense - who would you want to be out there teaching and watching over your kids? A civic-minded, responsible person who's been trained to be expert in the field, or a guy who just wants to rent you a boat.   Ascent Worldwide Inc. Concept Developement & Project Manager RENTING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SUCCESSFULLY  - BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES Vancouver, B.C. Canada	Ãf,Ã,  Ãf,Ã,Â
'Renting Personal Watercraft Successfully'   - Best Business Practices   Florida's statewide training is designed around the Renting Personal Watercraft Successfully Manual. 'We have trained rental agencies from the Florida Keys to the Panhandle and are seeing a significant decrease in the number of PWC accidents by renters - That tells us it's working!   Captain Alan Richard, Boating Safety & Waterways Management FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Tallahassee, Florida, USA    Shelly and I appreciate your generosity and continued support of the Florida Boating Education Temporary Certification program and boating safety in Florida.   Captain Richard Moore, Boating Law Administrator FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Tallahassee, Florida USA
MARKET DEVELOPMENT, BRANDING & DISTRIBUTION
Indeed we now have a clearer picture of the happenings and as you say, that's business. The situation is of course full of 'what ifs' however we will proceed from here a little wiser. The end result was some rebuilding of bridges and clearer communication. We are glad that it was [Ascent] that was able to assist Blackcomb. Our report is that they were very ethical in the situation.   Paul & Jane Burrows, WHISTLER VENTURES INC. Whistler, British Columbia Canada   I greatly appreciated your kindness in refunding my money. It was unexpected, but welcome and I tell all my friends & business colleagues about what you did for me.   Allen Anderson, GERALDO FLAGS LTD. Brazil   Thank you again for your help with this! I really appreciate the customer service from your company.   Debbie Calhoon, THE LIFEGUARD STORE, INC. Chicago, Illinois USA
VOLUNTEER & COMMITTEE WORK
Ascent's president served 9 years as a director of the Canadian Safe Boating Council and was awarded its 'Certificate of Merit' for meritorious service as creator of the Council's Recognition Awards and steward of the CSBC Brand.   Contact: Barbara Byers, Chair (2003-2005) CANADIAN SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
An associate member of NASBLA, Ascent's president worked as a volunteer on the 'Boats and Associated Equipment' and 'Personal Watercraft' committees. From concept through publishing, Ascent also managed the development of the Renting PWCs manual endorsed by NASBLA.    NASBLA'S 'PWC Renter Orientation Checklist' is published on the inside back cover of the manual.    Contact:    NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOSTING LAW ADMINISTRATORS Lexington, Kentucky USA    Third party trademarks shown within this web-site are used for non commercial journalistic purposes without effecting trademark rights.

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