The selection process, outlined in the Quality in Motion Program, uses a total points system that includes the van operators’ customer questionnaire ratings, claims cost per hundredweight, documentation and operational compliance, combined with superior service to customers and agents.

Please join me in congratulating Chesley when you see him next this is an outstanding accomplishment by one of the best PVO’s in the system. Toronto east is extremely proud and thankful to have such an exceptional individual working for 8868.

Junior once again thank you for your outstanding efforts over the year,

Best regards,
James Yaeck

You can contribute to the Majic 100/ CTV Toy Mountain program by donating a new, unwrapped toy into one of our many Majic 100/ CTV Toy Mountains:

-Billings Bridge Plaza 2323 Riverside Dr. at Bank St. 1st Level, Ladle’s Deli

-Carlingwood Mall, 2121 Carling Ave. at Woodroffe Ave. 1st Level, between Teaopia & Cazza

- Gloucester Centre, 1976 Blair Rd at Olgivie Rd. 1st Level, Loblaws

- Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, 2525 Carling Ave. at River Parkway. 2nd Level, Lottery kiosk

- Place d’Orleans 110 Place d’Orleans Dr. 1st Level, Customer service

- Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau St.at Sussex Dr. 3rd Level, Customer Service

- St. Laurent Shopping Centre, 1200 St. Laurent Blvd. at the 417, 1st Level, Toys R’ Us

- Westboro Village, Wellington West area , TD Canada Trust

- World Exchange Plaza, 45 O’connor at Albert, 1st Level, TD Canada Trust

You can also drop-off your new and unwrapped toy at any TD branch throughout the National Capital Region until Tuesday, December 14.

The Gala is expected to receive over 700 guests, featuring Canadian performers, sports celebrities, and specially invited troops and their families. There will be a welcome cocktail, a silent auction, dinner, dancing with live music

Please download the information sheet at http://www.canadacompany.ca/en/ for table and ticket reservation forms. For more information, please contact Steve Gregory at 514.919.5858 or by email at steve@isaix.com

* Decide what you want to take to your new home, what you want to throw out, and what you want to donate to charity or sell.
* Start using up frozen food and staples. Don’t buy any more than is necessary before moving.
* Start planning your trip. Book hotels and rental cars.
* Arrange for important school, medical, financial, and legal records to be transferred to your new home.
* Decide how your furniture and belongings will be moved, such as using a packing and moving service, or renting a truck and packing and moving yourself.
* Schedule a moving service company for your move, or reserve a truck or van rental for relocation.
* If you will need to store any of your stuff for the move, arrange for storage space. Often your moving company (like AMJ Campbell) can provide temporary storage. – visit http://www.amjcampbell.com/storage.aspx for more info and locations
* If you have kids, start talking to them now about the move. Get them involved in the moving process as that will help them cope with the move, especially if this is a long-distance relocation.

Three weeks before moving

* Arrange to have your pets transported or boarded. Start preparing your plants for the move.
* Get back any items you have lent (and give back any items you have borrowed). Pick up any items that are being repaired.
* Dispose of flammable items such as paint, aerosol cans, and cleaning fluids.
* Send change-of-address information to the post office and other businesses.

Two weeks before moving

* Schedule a date for a service firm to disconnect and prepare the appliances you are moving.
* Start packing non-essential items.
* Arrange for a babysitter for moving day.
* Start planning to disconnect utilities.
* Arrange for any services for your new home that will be easier to do before your things arrive, such as painting, carpet-cleaning, floor or wood cleaning.
* Draw up a floor plan for your new home and start planning your furniture arrangement (it makes moving in twice as easy).

One week before moving

* Finish packing suitcases and basic essentials. Make sure valuable documents, currency and jewellery are in a safe and easily accessed place.
* Drain garden hoses, lawn mowers, and other machinery.
* Defrost and dry the fridge and freezer. Don’t forget to empty the defrost water pan.
* Take down items such as curtain rods, shelves, light fixtures and mirrors that you are taking with you.
* Dismantle large power tools, such as lathes and grinders.
* Make sure all your important papers, keys, medications and plane tickets are available for the trip.
* If you are travelling a long distance by car, you may want to have the car serviced.

Packing day

* Leave a clear workspace for the packers.
* Identify fragile and valuable items, items you are taking with you, and items being left for the new owners.

Moving-out day

* Plan to stay home until the moving van has left.
* Tour the house with the van operator during inventory. Sign the bill of lading. Confirm your new address and delivery date. Check destination contact phone numbers.
* Do a final check for overlooked items. Make sure windows and doors are locked, lights are turned off, utilities are discontinued or turned off, and the keys are transferred.

Moving-in day

* Try to get to your new home the day before the moving van arrives. Make sure the utilities are connected. Take another look to see if your furniture plan is optimal.
* When the mover arrives, check items unloaded against the inventory. Make arrangements for installation of appliances. Confirm unpacking requirements.
* Look over this moving checklist and calendar. Make sure you’ve covered everything for your move.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy your new home!
http://www.royallepage.ca/en/realestateguide/moving/tips/checklist.aspx

Start the Preparations:
* If you’re storing tables and other furniture, remove legs and disassemble them to conserve storage space.
* Use shelving to take full advantage of the storage space.
* Clean all the furniture, appliances and clothing to remove crumbs, stains or oils.
* Cover upholstered and wood furniture with cloth not plastic.
* Appliances must be clean and dry. Keep freezer and refrigerator doors slightly ajar (to avoid mildew) and use the space inside for additional storage. Remove vacuum cleaner bags and cover openings.
* Have blankets, draperies, and out-of-season clothing clean and ready to be packed in a wardrobe box or on hangers.
* Old photographs should be kept flat to avoid curling. Place them between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together.
* Use rust protector on any metal objects that you’ll be placing in your self storage. Or you can wipe them down with an oily rag.
* Drain gasoline and oil from lawn mowers and other items with small engines.

Pack your unit efficiently:
* Use boxes that are close to the same size so you can stack them easily, (heavy ones on the bottom, light ones on top)
* Ensure your boxes are filled to the top so that they will not collapse if anything is stored on them. Use crumpled paper or padding if necessary.
* Don’t over-pack boxes. Overfilled boxes will rupture and topple when stacked.
* Label your boxes for easy access.
* Books – pack them flat so you don’t damage the spines. Remember not to pack too many in one box, they’re heavy!
* Mattresses and box springs should be stored on long edges and wrapped for protection.
* Store couches on end (except sofa beds).
* Store each mirror and glass top in a sturdy crate on their edge, not flat.
* Heat-sensitive goods such as photographs, videotapes, albums and wood furniture are best stored in a climate controlled storage unit.
* Under no circumstances should you store anything flammable, hazardous, pressurized, toxic or combustible. No gasoline, oil, cleaning fluids or paint thinner. Also avoid liquids and aerosols that may spill or burst in your self storage unit.
* Do not store food or plants.
* Do not store soaps or aromatics.
* Use old linens and fabrics, instead of plastic, to protect your stuff from dust.
* Completely fill the self storage unit using the full height of the room. If you don’t need to retrieve your belongings don’t leave any wasted space.
* Store any items you might need last so they are by the door.
* If you will be accessing your self storage unit regularly, leave small walkways or create a center aisle between the boxes and furniture so you can easily get to the items you want without having to move anything around.

Contact AMJ Campbell today to book your storage unit!

For all of those in the Kelowna, BC area, feel free to come out at Noon on Saturday at the Orchard Plaza Mall to see this amazing and wacky race!

AMJ Campbell will be supplying labour, storage and trucking services in the weeks leading up to the book sale.
Click HERE for one of the Times Colonist’s articles on the book drive

This Saturday May 14th brings us the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Family Fun and Garage Sale taking place at the Oakville, ON location. AMJ Campbell has providing pick-up, moving and storage services for this event. 100% of proceeds from the garage sale, food and activities are going to help women and children living with abuse.

June 11-12 marks the Ride to Conquer Cancer where participants will be cycling from Toronto to Niagara. Funds raised will benefit The Campbell Family Institute at The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research centers in the world. AMJ Campbell is proud to move all the bikes at locations across the country.

Prostate Cancer Canada is hosting the nation-wide Father’s Day Walk/Run on Saturday June 19th. Across the country participants will be completing a 5K walk/run to support research for the fight against Prostate Cancer.
Don’t forget that all throughout June, $5 from every move with AMJ Campbell will go to Prostate Cancer Canada! Visit www.amjcampbell.com to get a free quote, find a location or to arrange to use one of our many services including packing, moving and storage.

Once again Curling’s elite will gather in Brockville September 15-18 for the AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic Curling Tournament. 24 men’s and 12 women’s teams will be formed and be competing. Visit the official website by clicking HERE. More details will be posted soon!

This spring/summer is also a great time to secure your tickets for Wish Opera’s next show: Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette being presented October 28th and 29th at the John Basset Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Conducted by Kerry Stratton, Shakespeare’s classic romantic tragedy will be given a contemporary setting, combined with Canada’s rising talent in fashion and interior design that will create a set to captivate a modern audience. Click HERE to purchase TICKETS to this amazing production. A portion of each ticket will go to Sick Kids Hospital.