Sail Manitoba Newsletter October 2011

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HALL OF FAME

The induction of Kelly Hand into the Hall of Fame will be moved to next year. Reason is that Kelly is expecting her second child and her due date falls on he same day as the Hall of Fame banquet date .

Award Nominations

Nominate Manitoba's outstanding volunteers and sailors for our annual Awards and  Appreciation night!! The awards will take place on Friday, November 4th at Fort Whyte Alive.  For more information about the awards, please visit www.sailmanitoba.com. The nomination deadline is October 7 th .

Porthole Advertising

The Porthole magazine is published twice yearly and is sent to over 1800 sailors and boaters across Canada . It provides great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services. If you would like to advertise in our magazine visit send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca  for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark your calendar

Oct 9               Last Team Training in Gimli
Oct 11             Board Meeting at the Sport for Life Centre
Oct 15             Team Equipment Day in Gimli
Oct 18            Annual Planning Session at the Sport for Life Centre
Nov 4              Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Night at Fort Whyte Alive
Nov 7              Annual General Meeting followed by a Board Meeting

Team Winter Training

The team trailer is leaving for Vancouver in November.  Like last year the truck and trailer will be stored away at the Royal Victoria YC for the winter. Manitoba team members will be participating at different events throughout the fall, winter and spring, with the highlight being the Midwinter's in Alamitos Bay , CAL . If you are interested to load your boat on the trailer let me know by latest October 15 th .  

Bingos

The only Bingo which isn't filled yet is our Boxing Day event on Monday, December 26 from 6:00pm – 9:45pm  at Club Regent.  Please consider working this bingo and booking your spot through the office at 925-5648 or send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca.

Next Board Meeting

The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11th at 5:30 pm at the Sport for Life Centre.  The minutes from the board meetings can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com/about/minutes.htm

Office Information

SAIL MANITOBA
409-145 Pacific Ave
Winnipeg , MB , R3B 2Z6
Fax (204) 925-5792

Email sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Executive Director                   Brigitte Smutny           phone (204) 925-5647   
Administrative Assistant          Ryan van Berkel         phone (204) 925-5648

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Sail Manitoba
409-145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6
Phone: (204) 925-5650, Fax: (204) 925-5792
www.sailmanitoba.com
sailing@sportmanitoba.ca