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A-C-T-ion PO Box 1901 Edmonton AB T5J 2P3 Phone: 780-482-7908 Fax: 780-452-8945 www.uct.org/ab1016 The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America March 2014 The monthly publication of A.C.T. /UCT Edmonton Council 1016 for its members and community friends.

1 A-C-T-ion PO Box 1901 Edmonton AB T5J 2P3 Phone: Fax: The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America March 2014 The monthly publication of A.C.T. /UCT Edmonton Council 1016 for its members and community friends. President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vice-President Past President Secretary Treasurer Sylvia Herman Dwight Hunter Ivor MacBeath Wes Herman Dave Pagee Directors: Ken Oppertshauser Todd Tetz Eric Carlson Newsletter Editor/Publisher March 2014 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa President s Message With many of our members away on holidays or off on a winter escape to warmer climates, we had a smaller turn out for our February Brunch. But, what a treat..we enjoyed having so many Ladies in our membership attending this meeting. Just to update those members who were not in attendance, we announced the donations that will be sent out this month to the following Charities: Camp He Ho Ha $25,000 Children s Ability Fund $ 4,900 Zebra Child Protecttion $ 4,900 Meals on Wheels $ 4,900 If you are aware of, or serve on a Charity you feel may need some financial assistance or possibly need volunteers for a project, please let us know so we can do some research and possibly be of assistance to them. March is our Executive Nominations - we will be canvassing members interested in joining the Board of Directors for the upcoming year (April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015) Our next meeting on March 1 rst is at the Nova Hotel; hope to see you all there. Thank you to those members who stop to pick up another member for our Brunch. Sylvia Herman, PRP President Dates to Remember BRUNCH MEETING March 1, 2014 Chateau Nova 159 Airport Road Coffee Breakfast Cost 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. $12.00 per person **Note New Location** Bingo Monday March 3, 2014 Wednesday May 14, 2014 Casino CAF - April 17 & 18, 2014 Camp - April 25 & 26, 2014 Club - May 29 & 30, 2014 April 2014 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

John Palmar was presented with his 40 Year Service Award and pin. Congratulations, John! Get Well wishes to Mary Tucker and any other members who are suffering with various ailments.

2 All Kinda Notes Although there were fewer members at the last meeting, there were some that we haven t seen at a meeting for a long time. It was nice to see Ray MacMillan and a whole table of lady members there. It was also nice to see that Wally Deptuck has recuperated and was able to attend. John Palmar was presented with his 40 Year Service Award and pin. Congratulations, John! Get Well wishes to Mary Tucker and any other members who are suffering with various ailments. Ivor MacBeath informed us that Fort Road Bingo association Executive turned down the offer to purchase the property. It was noted that in the event of a sale, any portion allocated to the Associations/Clubs must go into the Bingo Gaming Account for dispersal within a specified period and eliminate the continual income we now have. The $100 Jackpot was won by Wes Herman with his annual number #120. A reminder that all annual jackpot numbers will be due at the June meeting. Bill Pryma pocketed $50 from the 50/50. Congratulations, Wes and Bill! A new sheriff rode into town; long and lean with a mean swagger and an evil grin, he strode up to the podium. Everyone feared what was to come. Eric Carlson did a great job, collecting $11.50 from us. Provincial Conference was held on February 14 th in conjunction with the Provincial Curling hosted by Edmonton South This worked well and it was decided to go with holding the Conference in conjunction with a sporting event, whether golf or curling. Our curling team of Dwight Hunter, Wayne Gasmo, Mona McKinnon, Larry Brodeur and David Jerke (Larry and David alternated draws) put up a valiant fight but not quite enough. Winner of the closed event was Edmonton South 1017 team Jesse Johnson, Dwain May, Mark Repchinsky and Brenda Repchinsky. Winner of the open event was also an Edmonton South 1017 team Larissa Belke, Bob Sinclair, Rod Kosh and Bud Whiteman. Ironically, Doug McRae s team from St. Albert 1024 placed 2 nd in the closed event and Syd Liptak s team from St. Albert 1024 placed 2 nd in the open event. May not have been Olympic quality but some very interesting games nonthe-less. Bob Young Memorial award went to Mark Watson, Red Deer Please note that the next meeting, March 1 rst, is at a different location. We will be at the Chateau Nova Hotel, 159 Airport Road. This is just across the road, west, of the Ramada Hotel. 2 HOSPITAL SICK & VISITING Chairman: Bob McGregor Co-Chairman: Ken Oppertshauser Committee Members: Dave Pagee Steve McEachern John Tucker Sylvia Herman Al Tymko The following member would appreciate a short visit: Harvey Sundahl - Shepherd s Care, Avenue If you are aware of any member who is ill or in the hospital, please let the Hospital Sick and Visiting Committee know. Spouses, family or friends, please call us. FREE BRUNCH The following names were drawn at the February meeting for a free ticket to the Brunch Meeting on March 1 st, 2014 Roy P. Chambers George Mycholuk To collect, you must come to the March 1 st meeting. See you at the Chateau Nova! Hello to everyone from Mel Price, who is now living in Nanaimo, BC. Don t forget to put your name forward to help at the upcoming casinos. For Camp and Club casinos, contact Ivor Mac- Beath For Children s Ability Fund, contact Joanne at I am happy to say that I am receiving more and more calls and s from members wanting to receive the Newsletter electronically. Good news, indeed. Just a reminder, that if your address changes, you must let me know. Thank you to those who have been forwarding jokes for use in the Newsletter. I appreciate it as there are times when I need to fill a space or two. Keep them coming. Editor/Publisher

3 MARCH 7th Al Sellar 20th RobRoy McGregor 27th Herb Enns 13th Cam Ness 21st Wally Ostafichuk 28th Don MacBeath 18th Sid Braaksma 26th Dwight Hunter 29th Barry Jones SERVICE AWARDS IN March Years 45 Years Allan E. Arthurs Roy P. Chambers Walter M. Lesick PLEASE CALL ME AT to let me whether you are coming to March 1 st Meeting. I must give a head count for meals. Note the new location for the March Meeting is Chateau Nova, 159 Airport Road. KEN OPPERTSHAUSER Luncheon Chair To receive you re monthly Newsletter electronically me at or call me at and give me your address If you change your address, remember to advise me of your new address. EDMONETTE NEWS There were 11 ladies out for breakfast and a brief meeting on Saturday February 8 th at Ricky s. It was decided to wait until the next meeting to determine the donation to Camp. Best Wishes to the shut-ins. Hope Myrt will be out for the next meeting, which will be March 8 th, 2014 at the Norwood Legion at 10 a.m. With our small group, we can order from the breakfast menu. We hope to see at least 12 ladies there. Marie Sharp President President, Sylvia Herman presents John Palmar with his 40 Year Service Award and pin 3

4 Holidays and Observances January 1 New Year s Day May 19 Victoria Day (Most Regions) January 6 Epiphany June 21 National Aboriginal Day February 2 Groundhog Day July 1 Canada Day February 10 Family Day (B.C.) August 4 Civic/Provincial Day (Most Regions) February 14 Valentine s Day September 1 Labour Day (All) February 17 Family Day (AB, SK, ON) October 13 Thanksgiving Day (All) March 10 Commonwealth Day October 31 Halloween March 17 St. Patrick s Day November 11 Remembrance Day (Most Regions) April 9 Vimy Ridge Day December 11 Anniversary of Statute of Westminster April 18 Good Friday December 24 Christmas Eve April 20 Easter Sunday December 25 Christmas April 21 Easter Monday December 26 Boxing Day December 31 New Year s Eve 4

5 CHANGE OF VENUE MARCH 1, 2014 BRUNCH MEETING WILL BE HELD AT CHATEAU NOVA 159 AIRPORT ROAD EDMONTON ALBERTA

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