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Artemis

Throughout 2012, Artemis will volunteer even more of her time to helping young writers realize their artistic potential, as well as
encouraging them to use their gifts to embrace causes to touch and change their world. She is currently organizing the ninth annual
free song contest for The School Alliance of Student Songwriters, as well as planning after-school writing, media, and performance
workshops, a May 24, 2012 SASS benefit concert featuring The Abrams Brothers at Oshawa's Regent Theatre, the June 9, 2012
SASS Gala and enjoying the program's 15 other staged events.

Artemis is the Co-Founder of the School Alliance of Student Songwriters, or SASS, and has facilitated the delivery of over
1,600 pro. writer workshops and inspired weekly writers' forums in 25-50 schools a year since 2003. She thanks Dale
Russell, Don Quarles, Rob Laidlaw, Katherine Wheatley, Oso Simple, Chad Doucette, Linda M, 20 other songwriters, along
with Stephanie Seigner, Darlene Voogt, Victor Fuke, Dave Maclean, Josh Raycroft, Mark Magee, and 150 other caring,
Canadian educators and parent volunteers for supporting the creation of SASS. Her own 10,000+ hours of volunteer youth
work to start up this program of self-expression and literacy for teens, matched by the giving spirit of SASS Co-Founder, Dale
Russell, led to the investment of many corporations and community organizations. SASS is grateful to The SOCAN
Foundation, MIAC, the CMPA, Leland Industries, the Optimist Club, the Rotary Club, Yamaha, Roland, Long &
McQuade, Rogers Music, Sennheiser, Hagstrom, Hartke, Samson, the Durham District School Board's Literacy and
Student Success offices, the OPG and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support of young artists.

For more about the extraordinary young writers of the School Alliance of Student Songwriters, visit www.sasscanada.net

Artemis and Dale Russell's song "Will This Be A Good Year?" was recently featured as the theme song of a six-part
televised series "Adventures in Wine Country" produced by Greg Rist. Artemis' voice was heard in 2011 on radio restaurant
ads and the theme song for Chuck Byers' "Two In A Vineyard". One of Artemis' songs was also recently selected for
inclusion in an upcoming Canadian film.

Artemis has enjoyed recording background vocals on fellow artists' projects, such as Tamin' Thunder's "Good As Gold"
album, released in late 2011. Artemis finished her own original CD project, "More Light", in 2004, followed by two music
videos/ DVDs by Greg Rist, for the title track "More Light" as well as "Attitude Is Everything". These original songs were
inspired by her experiences as a mother and teacher who has spent years tuned in to young people.   All proceeds of the
sale of "More Light" go to help expand the free programs SASS offers to youth.

Over the past few years, Artemis has developed a written song-writing curriculum she provides free to SASS schools. In the
winter of 2004, she also co-authored the French-language Oxford University Press grade 8 unit on songwriting, "Ca Brasse!",
distributed in schools across Canada in the spring of 2005, and, in 2011, acted as French language consultant on other
musical teaching aids developed for grade four students.

Until the end of 2009, Artemis rocked out with The Genuines, and wishes her friends in this original band continued
happiness in music. Although her main areas of focus remain her family, her teaching career and the SASS program,
Artemis continues to write and co-write several times a month, as well as undertaking session work as a flutist or backing
vocalist.

Many will also remember the volunteer efforts of Artemis between 2002-2004, organizing several benefit concerts for Cancer
Research at Sunnybrook Hospital, Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, and the Canadian Diabetes Association, with
fellow-musician Dale Russell, under the banner of their not-for-profit organization, Do It For The Love, as well as a nine-song
musical "The Prodigal Son" which she wrote with her brother, John Connors, and directed with a cast of over 30 players to
three packed houses in 1998 to benefit Hearth Place and The Ark Youth Shelter.

                                                      Past Performances:
Saturday, February 6, at 420 Wing, 1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa, with D-Tour, a concert organized by Melanie E. to support the Durham Humane
Society
Saturday, December 12, 9 p.m., The Genuines played The Groove Lounge @ Le Skratch, 200 John St. W., Oshawa (905) 438-0008
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10 p.m.- 1 a.m., The Genuines returned Smilin' Jack's, 3482 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, ON
Saturday, October 10, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Genuines came back to Smilin' Jack's, 3482 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, ON
September 25, 2009, 7-8 p.m., D-Tour volunteered their classical / jazz flute and guitar for the Durham Symphony Benefit Ball at La Tosca, Oshawa.
September 26, 2009, 8 p.m.- midnight, The Genuines played Le PUB @ Le Skratch, 200 John St. W., Oshawa (905) 438-0008
In 2009, The Genuines also played at The Banshee in Oshawa, The Village Pump in Oshawa, The Wing Shack in Whitby, Tequila Willy's in Oshawa,
Smilin' Jack's in Scarborough, Canada Day in Cannington, and the Harp & Crown in Pickering.

July 17, 2008, The Genuines performed an outdoor family concert at the Brooklin Gazebo.
June 13, 2008, The Genuines played The Banshee in Oshawa.
March 31 and May 4, 2008, The Genuines rocked The Village Pump in Oshawa.
February, 2008, The Genuines performed at the Ajax Wing Shack.
Artemis performed as well in different Ontario schools and songwriting camps, writers' rounds, and presented musical literacy workshops free to
students, sharing her love of songwriting with the talented young writers in the SASS Program.

August 2, 2007,the third annual Pickering Waterfront outdoor concert with "The Bungalows".
Sunday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m., 2007, at Hugh's Room, The Genuines, Artemis, Dale Russell, and writers from SASS performed in support of the Jai Dee
"Good Heart" Children's Fund.
Saturday, June 23, 2007 The Bungalows performed at the Whitby Town Carnival
Thursday, May 24, 2007, D-Tour and the Bungalows made a guest appearance at a special Markham Fairgrounds dinner
leading up to the Markham Stampede, with headliners George Canyon, Wendell Ferguson, and Beverley Mahood.
Saturday, May 26, 2007, p.m., The Bungalows performed on centre stage at the Markham Fairgrounds during the
Markham Stampede
Sunday, May 13, 2007, 1-4 p.m., The Bungalows delivered an outdoor concert outside the Whitby Public Library.
Sunday, April 15, 2007 at the Whitby Press Café at the Whitby Library, with the Bungalows.
Saturday, April 28, 2007, D-Tour (Dale Russell and Artemis) were featured performers at the Pickering United Church fund-raiser. Proceeds to the
Cancer Centre of Lakeridge Hospital.

Friday, November 24, 2006 --"More Light" Cd signing at "Jungle Interiors in the Village of Markham. Thanks to Les Ford for hosting.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 8-10 p.m. an all-originals acoustic set with the new quartet "The Bungalows" at Jus' Chillin in Courtice.
Saturday, January 20, producing the S.A.S.S. Benefit Concert featuring pop/rock group Orleans.
Sept. 1, 2006, 9:30 p.m. at Jeff Healey's bar in Toronto with Patrick Dune.
July 20, 2006, 7:00 p.m: Free Millenium Park Waterfront Concert with "The Bungalows"
Friday, July 21, 200, 8:00 p.m.: Acoustic original set with Dale Russell at the new "Jus' Chilling" eatery
Friday, July 28, 8:00 p.m. Acoustic original concert with Jim Parker & Ray Gauvin at "Jus' Chilling"
Saturday, July 29, 12:30 p.m. Performance on the stage across from "66 on Brock": for the Uxbridge Festival
May 27, 2006: Main Stage at the Markham Rodeo (see www.markhamrodeo.com)
March 4 & 5: Markham Fairgrounds Home Show--Performances with Dale Russell for Markham Rodeo promotion
January 28, 2006--The Marquee Toronto, a concert for The United Way, with bands The Bungalows, Thornbush, Greystone, and J45.

Songwriting Workshop Series for Teachers--See "Song Workshops" page of www.sasscanada.com for details
In the fall of 2005-various performances for SASS schools
June 12, 2005, 11:30 a.m. Rouge River Environmental Benefit concert at Herongate Barn Theatre, Pickering, Ontario, with"The Bungalows"
June 26, 2005, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Whitby Four Corners outdoor concert with Jim Parker,
July 1 -Canada Day performances at the Oshawa Waterfront Park with Jim Parker
July 16- Millenium Park in Pickering with Jim Parker
April, 2005-Co-ordination and judging of second annual SASS Songwriting Contest with Chris Patterson, Mike Freilich, Selena,
Patrick Stephenson, Dale Russell, Don Quarles, Stephanie, Ellen Drake, Peter Linseman, and Wendell Ferguson, Whitby
March 17, 2005,Judging "Songs Revealed" Contest at Durham College, Oshawa, Ont.
November- January, 2004-05--Delivery of over 30 SASS songwriting workshops to Durham schools
Jan. 25, 2005, Kiwanis Club breakfast concert Oshawa, Ont.
2005--Espresso Legato Coffee House Guest Appearances, Bowmanville, Ont.
April 7, 2005--Pine Ridge Arts Council Annual Meeting concert, Pickering, Ont

Dec. 10, 2004 --SASS writers' round concert with Dale Russell, Don Quarles, & A.J. Ottaway, Stouffville
Dec. 9, 2004--SASS concert with Scott Darby & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
November 24 2004,--Judging "Cradle to Rave" singing competition, Oshawa, Ont.
November 25 2005, --Durham West Arts Centre variety concert,Pickering, Ont.
November 20 2004, --Judging Pickering Idol Competition Pickering, Ont
Nov. 12, 2004--Organization of concert for S.A.S.S. featuring Amy Sky and guest appearance, Ajax
November 11 2004,--Songwriting & performance workshop for 300 students & teachers, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 22, 2004 --SASS. concert with Carl Dixon & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 21, 2004--SASS. concert with Jim Parker & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 20, 2004--SASS concert with Dale Nikkel & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 19, 2004--SASS concert with Linda M & Dale Russell, Pickering, Ont.
Oct. 18, 2004--SASS concert with Carl Dixon & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 15, 2004--SASS concert with Colin Amey & Dale Russell, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 14, 2004--SASS concert with Katherine Wheatley & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 13, 2004--SASS concert with Hidden Echo & Dale Russell, Port Perry, Ont.
Oct. 12, 2004--SASS concert with Wendell Ferguson & Dale Russell, Oshawa
Oct. 7, 2004-SASS. concert with Dale Russell, Suzie Vinnick & Joe Taylor, Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 6, 2004--SASS concert with M & Dale Russell, Whitby Ont.
Oct. 5, 2004--SASS concert with Linda M & Dale Russell, Pickering, Ont.
Oct. 4, 2004--SASS concert with Peter Verity & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 1, 2004--Songwriting and performance workshop for teachers, , Whitby, Ont.
Sept. 30, 2004--SASS concert with Dale Russell & Jim Parker, Oshawa, Ont.
Sept. 29, 2004--SASS concert with Jim Parker & Dale Russell, Sunderland, Ont.
Sept. 28, 2004--SASS concert with Carl Dixon & Dale Russell, Ajax, Ont.
Sept. 27, 2004,--SASS concert with Chris Patterson & Trevor Strong of The Arrogant Worms, Whitby
Sept. 24, 2004--SASS concert with Linda M & Dale Russell, Whitby, Ont.
Aired May-Sept, 2004--Oshawa Radio 1350 and two Rogers Cable 10 appearances in addition to
a half-hour "One-On-One" documentary on Artemis, Oshawa, Ont.
Sept. 20, 2004--CHEX TV interview with Dan Carter, Oshawa, Ont.
June 10, 2004, --Teachers' songwriting workshop and evening concert, Oshawa, Ont.
April 15, 2004,--"More Light" DVD Release Party and concert, Oshawa, Ont.

Dec. 12, 2003 --"More Light" CD Release Party       Whitby, Ont.
Dec.2 & 3, 2003-- Songwriting workshop for students      Oshawa, Ont.
Dec. 6, 2003--Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts Diabetes Benefit with Robert Pilon
Oct. 29, 2003 --Songwriting symposium for teachers Linda M & Katherine Wheatley     Huntsville, Ont.
Oct. 20, 2003 --SASS concert with Don Quarles, Dale Russell and Joe Taylor   Stouffville, Ont.
Oct. 16, 2003 --SASS concert /United Way fundraiser Linda M, Michael Vassos & Dale Russell     Oshawa
Oct. 15, 2003 --SASS concert with Carl Dixon, Wendell Ferguson & Dale Russell        Pickering, Ont.
Oct. 14, 2003 --SASS concert with Dale Russell & Wendell Ferguson    Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 10, 2003 --SASS concert with Suzie Vinnick & Dale Russell       Ajax, Ont.
Oct. 9, 2003,--SASS V.I.P. Reception at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, Ont.
Oct. 9, 2003 --SASS concert with Linda M, Michael Vassos & Dale Russell      Port Perry
Oct. 8, 2003 --SASS concert with Dale Russell & Katherine Wheatley       Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 7, 2003 --SASS concert with Dale Russell & Katherine Wheatley       Pickering, Ont.Oct. 6, 2003
-S.A.S.S. concert with Dale Russell & Katherine Wheatley      Oshawa, Ont.
Oct. 3, 2003 --SASS concert with Dale Russell & Michael Vassos    Bowmanville, Ont.
Oct. 2, 2003 --SASS concert with Dale Russell & Michael Vassos       Whitby, Ont.
Oct.1, 2003 --SASS concert with Dale Russell, Michael Vassos and Wendell Ferguson     Oshawa
September 28 2003-- "Hearth Beats" benefit concert for Hearth Place Cancer Support Oshawa Centre, with Dan Clancy,
Dale Russell, Rob Maciag, Ellen Drake, Dee Brown, and other special guests , Oshawa, Ont.
May 24 2003--Tin Pan North Round with Dale Russell,   Brampton, Ont.
May 3 2003 --Kingsway College 100th Anniversary Gala appearance     Oshawa, Ont.
June 2002-August 2003--Composing vocal and flute music for weddings, banquets, and private parties
Apr.16, 20023 --Lighthouse Theatre Guest appearance for Tia McGraff's Camp Trillium benefit concert   Port Dover, Ont.
February 16 2003 --Heritage Day Performance   Ottawa--Winterlights Awards Ceremony
January 18 2003 --Beanz Café Concert    Uxbridge, Ontario
November 17 2002--Kingsway Student Fundraiser appearance    Oshawa, Ont.
2001--Creation of the theme songs for CHER (Children's Health Education and Relief) Fund
l998--Creation and Direction of 9-song musical to benefit Hearth Place and "The Ark" Youth Shelter
1980-1997--Personal composition and writing music for weddings and other private events

Artemis thanks her husband, Pierre, her children, her parents, and brothers, John, Scott, Frank, Patrick and Michel, and sisters,
Cara, Vanessa, Judith, Muriel, and Dolores, and friends, Dale, Jewell, Colleen, Heather, Jim, Ray, Doris, Randall, Anton, Carl,
Karl, Jeryl, Marg, Greg, Linda, Bill, Sandy, Karen, Sherry, Ren, Don, Oso, Lance, Denise, Deb, Meredith and Ilse for their valuable
support at various times of her artistic life.