Theresa is the 2nd member of the Prizes and Silent Auction committee, along with Asmâa, who you've met last time. They're our Prize Power Duo!

Here's what Theresa has to say about her involvement in Twestival.

1. How long have you been involved with Twestival?

This will be my 4th Twestival but 3rd year being involved with Twestival.

2. Why are you getting involved with Twestival this year?

I like giving back to the community as a volunteer. Twestival is unique in how we solicit and raise funds through social media for local organizations in need. I like the aspect of social media helping in a positive way. 

3. What do you bring to the committee? What's your strength?

I work well with many different types of people so working with a committee is comfortable for me. I am responsible for bringing in donations for the raffle and auctions so I enjoy networking with companies to do this. 

4. What does the Twestival represent for you?

A chance to connect with social media people in Victoria and use the social web for good. 

5. Why should people donate or volunteer for the Twestival this year?

1. it's just the right thing to do, 2. you'll gain followers on Twitter, 3. it's worth it go give up a bit of your time and $ to help a volunteer organization, 4. you can meet some great people and build connections by attending Twestival.

I think meeting people and building connections is a great point. In fact, later this summer, I'll discuss some of the great connections between Victorians that began through Twestival.

Thanks Theresa!

Today, meet a member of our Prizes and Silent Auction committee: Asmâa Methqual.

Asmâa is a marketing manager in Victoria's thriving technology sector. We're glad she joined us again this year! Here's what Asmâa has to say about her involvement with Twestival.

1. How long have you been involved with Twestival?

I started with Twestival Victoria in 2010 and since then I was part of all the upcoming editions. This year will be my third Twestival and I am super excited for this year and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish nowadays that more people are involved in social media than in 2010.

2. Why are you getting involved with Twestival this year?

Twestival represents social good... Any person around the world using social media to raise funds for a great local charity to help their own community. The power of social media in action for social good. What not to love! 

3. What do you bring to the committee? What's your strength?

I have been working in marketing and communications for over 12 years. I have a strong experience in event planning, promotion, social media, communications and PR. I enjoy using social media in a personal and business level.. and I find that Twestival adds a stronger community level to all our online communications.

4. What does the Twestival represent for you?

Twestival represents active members of a community getting together and trying to create a stronger sense of community by using social media for good and helping a local charity raise funds for specific projects that will benefits people in the same community. A full circle of good...

5. Why should people donate or volunteer for the Twestival this year?

If you are curious about social media, if you want to meet in real life people you are connecting with solely in social media, if you want to actively help a local charity raise funds for specific projects, if you want to meet new people in your community, if you want to be part of an active and fun organizing committee and if you want to try the amazing poutine of the Bengal Lounge, then you should definitely buy your Twestival 2013 ticket now or give us a call to volunteer for this great edition.

Thanks Asmâa! I'm definitely in for the poutine...

Next up, Theresa Scholes!

Hello twestivalers!

We can now officially announce the date and venue of Victoria Twestival 2013.

We're so happy to join up once more with the Fairmont Empress and the Bengal Lounge, who will host the event. Twestival 2011 was also held at the Bengal Lounge, and it was a resounding success. We're so grateful for all the work that they've done in the past, and really glad to have them work with us once again this year. 

We're also announcing the official event date: September 24th 2013. Mark your calendars now! We'll also set up a Facebook event page soon.

Remember that you don't need to wait until September to get involved. Contact us if you want to volunteer, sponsor the event or provide a gift for door prizes or the silent auction.