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Previous Coffee with Cam articles are arranged in reverse chronological order.

2007

• Thank you. And farewell.; February 12, 2007
  
• We want to know!; January 29, 2007
  
• Please take a seat; January 22, 2007
  
• Simply the Best; January 15, 2007
  
• The $14 billion question; January 8, 2007
  

2006

• We know the stories; time for numbers; December 11, 2006
  
• Ah, yes...timing; November 27, 2006
  
• A concerned Albertan; November 6, 2006
  
• Three thoughts; October 30, 2006
  
• Gary keeps on inspiring; October 23, 2006
  
• About...family; October 10, 2006
  
• We've got mail; October 2, 2006
  
• Answers, please; September 25, 2006
  
• A loan, never repaid; September 18, 2006
  
• The Cabin; September 11, 2006
  
• Could it be the lake water?; September 5, 2006
  
• The very soft rock; August 28, 2006
  
• A movie experience; August 21, 2006
  
• A potential issue?; August 14, 2006
  
• Brian's picture; August 8, 2006
  
• Volunteer hooky; July 31, 2006
  
• Calling a commitment; July 24, 2006
  
• A few warm thoughts; July 10, 2006
  
• Happy ???? birthday, Gary; July 4, 2006
  
• A smile that teaches; June 19, 2006
  
• Name that smile; June 12, 2006
  
• Volunteering thoughts; June 5, 2006
  
• Volunteering ideas; May 29, 2006
  
• Facing the threat of success; May 23, 2006
  
• The lingering image that isn't there; May 15, 2006
  
• Hero Spotting; April 24, 2006
  
• And our readers say...; April 17, 2006
  
• I need a sugar fix; April 10, 2006
  
• Bruce's time; April 3, 2006
  
• Same game, new number; March 27, 2006
  
• A simple reminder; March 20, 2006
  
• Coming soon to a theatre near you...maybe; March 13, 2006
  
• The Philadelphia thank you; March 6, 2006
  
• A Journey of Thanks: Part one; February 27, 2006
  
• Phone calls, poles, and (possible) planes; February 20, 2006
  
• One word says it all; February 6, 2006
  
• A time to look ahead; January 30, 2006
  
• "Oh, oh!"; January 23, 2006
  
• I wish I didn't have to write this; January 16, 2006
  
• Resolutions or rewards?; January 9, 2006
  
• Batteries not needed; January 3, 2006
  

2005

• Last minute shopping; December 19, 2005
  
• Knot enough time; December 12, 2005
  
• A time to celebrate real heroes; December 5, 2005
  
• It just might be sinking in; November 28, 2005
  
• Nobody asked me, but...; November 21, 2005
  
• Red, like the poppy; November 14, 2005
  
• A friendly reminder; November 7, 2005
  
• The music of the afternoon; October 31, 2005
  
• I just call him freckles; October 24, 2005
  
• An unfortgettable radio remote; October 17, 2005
  
• The two magic words; October 11, 2005
  
• Kids Television; October 3, 2005
  
• A pre-election goodie?; September 26, 2005
  
• A good day at the office; September 19, 2005
  
• Just the story, please; September 12, 2005
  
• Courage without logos; September 6, 2005
  
• The uncertainty of the platform; August 29, 2005
  
• So, what does this have to do with anything?; August 22, 2005
  
• Sue's story: One-stop shopping; August 15, 2005
  
• Here for a good time and not a long time?; August 2, 2005
  
• Game on!; July 25, 2005
  
• Reality vs. goodness; July 18, 2005
  
• Cake, anyone?; July 11, 2005
  
• Just one more look; July 4, 2005
  
• Fussing about the right thing to do, without thanks; June 27, 2005
  
• Sig's Something Special; June 20, 2005
  
• No glass slippers or pumpkins for Cinderella Man; June 13, 2005
  
• Really, no argument here, but...; June 6, 2005
  
• A royal inspiration?; May 30, 2005
  
• The sound of the whistle; May 24, 2005
  
• Do we care or not?; May 16, 2005
  
• More than a Nichols' worth of news; May 9, 2005
  
• Volunteering answers; May 2, 2005
  
• The image of a true volunteer; April 25, 2005
  
• Help us paint in black and white; April 18, 2005
  
• We always should remember; April 4, 2005
  
• We have answers; March 21, 2005
  
• A simple act; March 14, 2005
  
• Just wondering...; March 7, 2005
  
• Do you care or not?; February 21, 2005
  
• Look out for Cupid; February 14, 2005
  
• Meet Max and Aysha; February 7, 2005
  
• Too many hats?; January 31, 2005
  
• And you said...; January 17, 2005
  
• No easy answers; January 10, 2005
  
• Are you lucky today?; January 4, 2005
  

2004

• Watch the flame; December 20, 2004
  
• "I just want to be there for people"; December 13, 2004
  
• Team Canada; December 6, 2004
  
• Pardon me, please; November 29, 2004
  
• Philanthropy Day!; November 22, 2004
  
• It's up to all of us; November 15, 2004
  
• Larry the legend; November 8, 2004
  
• Did he really mean that?; November 1, 2004
  
• Thirty seconds of hope; October 25, 2004
  
• Double dating?; October 18, 2004
  
• Keep the spirit of thanks; October 12, 2004
  
• Just a thought...; October 4, 2004
  
• Ripples in the ice; September 20, 2004
  
• Just follow the smoke to the debate; September 13, 2004
  
• A highway much too travelled; September 7, 2004
  
• Under the D for debate; August 30, 2004
  
• The perfect person for the job; August 23, 2004
  
• The greatest stories ever told; August 16, 2004
  
• You're so cute; August 9, 2004
  
• Home, sweet home; August 3, 2004
  
• Music from the heart; July 26, 2004
  
• The way the game is played; July 19, 2004
  
• The progress report; July 12, 2004
  
• Dear Mr. Martin; July 5, 2004
  
• Use your gift; June 28, 2004
  
• 2008 might be different; June 14, 2004
  
• Getting government to listen; June 7, 2004
  
• Just ask; May 31, 2004
  
• That magical moment, when...; May 25, 2004
  
• Bigger umbrellas?; May 17, 2004
  
• Anyone up for a drive?; May 10, 2004
  
• A bold statement; May 3, 2004
  
• The question behind the ask; April 26, 2004
  
• Cancelled!; April 19, 2004
  
• Asking for more: what does it take?; April 12, 2004
  
• A new role for National Volunteer Week?; April 5, 2004
  
• To change...or not; March 22, 2004
  
• Don't let one name hurt so many; March 15, 2004
  
• Continuing care? You bet; March 8, 2004
  
• Sometimes we can think too much; March 1, 2004
  
• Paint by words; February 23, 2004
  
• Reality lesson on the tube; February 16, 2004
  
• In a totally different league; February 9, 2004
  
• Another four-letter word; February 2, 2004
  
• Miles of memories; January 26, 2004
  
• Marathons - truly Canadian; January 19, 2004
  
• The courage of shedding a mask; January 12, 2004
  
• Every event tells a story; January 5, 2004

2003

• Looking at Gary; December 22, 2003
  
• Hello there, Mr. Martin; December 15, 2003
  
• Please, don't leave me; December 8, 2003
  
• Let the people decide; December 1, 2003
  
• Celebrate!; November 24, 2003
  
• Preserving poppy popularity; November 17, 2003
  
• A need to keep poppies growing; November 10, 2003
  
• Poppies and pennies; November 3, 2003
  
• United, all year long; October 27, 2003
  
• Saluting a southern cousin; October 20, 2003
  
• Dear Nicholas; October 14, 2003
  
• Thanks for writing!; October 6, 2003
  
• Answers, answers and more answers; September 29, 2003
  
• Questions, questions, questions; September 22, 2003
  
• When and how to say goodbye; September 15, 2003
  
• When is it time for the 19th hole...for good?; September 8, 2003
  
• What is a real hero?; September 2, 2003
  
• Take a moment to reflect; August 25, 2003
  
• Who were you with when...?; August 18, 2003
  
• A reminder of responsibility; August 11, 2003
  
• A deal for Mick and the boys; August 5, 2003
  
• Time offers new perspectives; July 28, 2003
  
• Medium well, please; July 21, 2003
  
• The uncertainty of darkness; July 14, 2003
  
• Statistics - it's all in how you read 'em; July 7, 2003
  
• No losers in this race; June 30, 2003
  
• Clicking across Canada, Vol. 2; June 23, 2003
  
• Proud to be a homer; June 16, 2003
  
• Rethinking a pair of words; June 9, 2003
  
• Let the people decide; June 2, 2003
  
• The true meaning of success; May 26, 2003
  
• Clickin' across Canada; May 20, 2003
  
• Following Mom's lead; May 12, 2003
  
• Too many charities out there? You decide.; May 5, 2003
  
• Lead someone down the path of a hero; April 28, 2003
  
• Where is the time going?; April 21, 2003
  
• We asked a question. We got answers.; April 14, 2003
  
• A question that needs answers; April 7, 2003
  
• When numbers become reality; March 31, 2003
  
• The 1s, 2s and 3s of per diems; March 24, 2003
  
• Hug a stranger this week; March 17, 2003
  
• Per diems? - you bet; March 10, 2003
  
• Per diem is everyone's business; March 3, 2003
  
• Is it just me, or ...?; February 24, 2003
  
• I always thought you learned about worms in biology; February 17, 2003
  
• Let Cupid fly freely Friday; February 10, 2003
  
• Let's help everyone learn about the gift of giving; February 3, 2003
  
• He's b-a-c-k!; January 27, 2003
  
• A wave of concern; January 20, 2003
  
• Deciding what's right for a community; January 13, 2003
  
• Minor hockey and outdoor rinks...can't beat it; January 6, 2003
  

2002

• Please, Mr. Postman; December 9, 2002
  
• A new do can be just the beginning; December 2, 2002
  
• Replacing the 'C' in CFL; November 25, 2002
  
• Strikes should only be in baseball; November 18, 2002
  
• An unforgettable cab ride; November 11, 2002
  
• Doing the right thing; November 4, 2002
  
• Could there be a few Angels for Dreams Take Flight?; October 28, 2002
  
• Does Philanthropy Day need a new name?; October 21, 2002
  
• Great memories turn to thoughtful thanks; October 15, 2002
  
• Come for Thanksgiving Dinner at the Tait's; October 7, 2002
  
• Grocery shopping for the Prime Minister; September 30, 2002
  
• The fine line between creative fundraising and add-on overkill; September 23, 2002
  
• Keeping true to Terry's grassroots approach; September 16, 2002
  
• Now is a time to remember our gift for compassion; September 9, 2002
  
• Grooming a replacement is hard but essential; September 3, 2002
  
• Telling a different United Way story; August 26, 2002
  
• A cazillion dollars, calendars, thoughts, a Tiger, and hay; August 19, 2002
  
• Everyone deserves a pat on the back - even executive directors; August 12, 2002
  
• How do we commemorate a day that cannot be forgotten?; August 6, 2002
  
• Number 99 comes home and gives hope to many; July 29, 2002
  
• Notes, quotes, and unreadable scribbles from a reporter's notebook; July 22, 2002
  
• Charting the course for another great year with CharityVillage; July 15, 2002
  
• Singing the praises of Canada; July 2, 2002
  
• Taking a look back at the world that was; June 24, 2002
  
• The lasting gifts a father shares with his children; June 17, 2002
  
• Telethon brings hope to the community leaders of tomorrow; June 10, 2002
  
• A special event that illuminates memories and hope; June 3, 2002
  
• Looking for superheroes in everyday life; May 27, 2002
  
• How a Canadian hero changed the way people view disabilities; May 21, 2002
  
• Sharing a wealth of kindness and generosity; May 13, 2002
  
• There's more than one way to thank a volunteer; May 6, 2002
  
• When it comes to volunteer recognition maybe simple is better; April 29, 2002
  
• Uniting in sadness and respect for Canada's fallen soldiers; April 22, 2002
  
• Advocacy might make Canada a better place for everyone; April 15, 2002
  
• Taking a good, hard look at the role of charities; April 8, 2002
  
• So long...and thanks for the memories; April 1, 2002
  
• Saying goodbye to old friends and hello to new opportunities; March 25, 2002
  
• Good advice for any situation; March 18, 2002
  
• Using technology to fill the volunteer void; March 11, 2002
  
• Should organizational values affect hiring policies?; March 4, 2002
  
• Isn't it great to be Canadian?; February 25, 2002
  
• Falling short of your goal does not mean failure; February 18, 2002
  
• Challenging corporate Canada to do the right thing; February 11, 2002
  
• A reality check on the state of Canada's volunteer centres; February 4, 2002
  
• Examining the changing role of volunteer centres; January 28, 2002
  
• In the presence of hockey greatness; January 21, 2002
  
• A few pointers for dealing with the media; January 14, 2002
  
• The four-letter word that has people talking; January 7, 2002
  

2001

• A puzzle for the new year; December 31, 2001
  
• A special thank you to some unsung heroes; December 17, 2001
  
• The curtain falls on the International Year of the Volunteer; December 10, 2001
  
• Pausing to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas; December 3, 2001
  
• Pulling out all the stops for the Grey Cup; November 26, 2001
  
• When practices don't reflect beliefs; November 19, 2001
  
• Lessons yet to be learned; November 12, 2001
  
• Don't expect the moon from your first fund raiser; November 5, 2001
  
• Bringing Philanthropy Day back to basics; October 29, 2001
  
• Finding our way back to the true meaning of philanthropy; October 22, 2001
  
• Settling in for storytime; October 15, 2001
  
• Remembering where charity begins; October 9, 2001
  
• For the love of the game; October 1, 2001
  
• Taking a minute to reflect; September 17, 2001
  
• Sharing time with a hero; September 10, 2001
  
• Settle in for your first cup; September 4, 2001

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