Parents Against Everyday Poisons© in co-operation with Shale-Concerned Citizens Groups and Businesses in New Brunswick would like to Thank Calvin Tillman, Former Mayor of Dish, Texas for his Sacrifice of Time away from Family and his Willingness to Share his Story of Shale Gas with New Brunswicker's in his Recent Cross-Province Tour of New Brunswick from Oct. 21st to 23rd, 2011 inclusive.
Calvin Tillman's Speaking Tour of the Province of New Brunswick enabled the people of New Brunswick to hear first-hand what it is like to live with Shale Gas Exploration on one's doorstep. We provided Calvin with a demanding and hectic schedule and he met the challenge admirably. His first morning in New Brunswick, Calvin presented in a special Breakfast Meeting with Public Officials and had participated in seven interviews by 3:00 p.m. on "day one" of his New Brunswick Tour. (He had arrived at 2:00 a.m. that morning.) We certainly put Calvin through his paces and he was completely on board with all that had been planned for him despite the gruelling schedule we presented to him. Calvin executed four public Speaking Engagements and three private - in two days - including a private ad hoc meeting with Officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources from our provincial government. Officials from the Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) are key decision-makers concerning Shale Gas in our Province. Calvin's presence in our province could not be ignored.
It goes a long way in establishing Calvin's capabilities as a Speaker when a University Professor weighs in with his very favourable comments after hearing Calvin speak. Calvin was lauded by Prof. Brad Walters of Mount Allison University’s Geography & Environment Department and complimented on the delivery and nature of his presentation. I should add that Mount Allison University is renowned throughout Canada - the very name "Mount A" commands respect due to its long-standing history of graduating some of the best minds in Canada.
In addition, Calvin was a delight to work with, and presented as "media savvy" in all of his media encounters, whether pre-planned or spontaneous.
Calvin is a "hidden gem" in a world of turmoil.
Stephanie Stoneleigh -- Founder - Parents Against Everyday Poisons©
