Communication Chair's Message
It's snowing in the mountains, and STOKE IS HIGH. Get ready for the impending ski season. We'll be hosting a ski film night in October, come out, meet some friends, and get ready for the season.
There's still time to run in our election! Contributing via the board is a great way to help the section out. See later in this email, or contact elections@accedmonton.ca for details (note: I'm on the election committee, so we'll be in touch). The dates have been updated, so there is still time to get nominated, or update your details to vote in the election!
It looks like everyone has had a great summer, one awesome development has been everyone posting trip reports in our facebook group. If you want to see what the membership is up to, look no further!
Sadly the September monthly meeting has been cancelled. But I'll look forward to seeing you all out in October for both the monthly meeting, and the ski film night!
See you in the hills!
Jeremy Cherlet
Communications Chair
ACC Edmonton
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September Monthly Meeting: Cancelled
Due to a venue issue, our September monthly meeting is Cancelled. See you in October!
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October Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, October 22nd
7:30 PM
Meet the candidates in the upcoming election! All of the candidates running in our election will present.
This meeting is a week later than usual due to the long weekend.
Strathcona Community League Hall
10139 - 87 Ave.
Plenty of on-site parking.
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Get stoked on skiing!
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Ski Film-Fest Stoke Night
We're hosting a ski film night to build some stoke for the upcoming season and to raise some funds for a worthy cause (Avalanche Canada).
Come out and see some films, make ski season plans, meet some buddies, and have a good time!
Location: Landsdowne Community League
Date: October 26th, 2019
Time: Doors at 7:00 PM, Films at 7:30 PM
Cost: Entry by donation (all proceeds to AvCan)
Questions: Contact jeremy.cherlet@gmail.com
Due to space constraints, we're limited to 100 attendees.
Alcohol will be sold and consumed at this event. Please plan to consume and get home responsibly.
If you would like to help out with the evening, or are part of a business/group that would like to sponsor the event, please email jeremy.cherlet@gmail.com
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Subsidies for Section Volunteers and Trip Leaders!
This year we are continuing to support our volunteers through the Volunteer Subsidy program. This program provides significant support for ongoing technical and leadership development of Edmonton Section volunteers. If you volunteered in town, instructed, or put on trips since October last year, you are likely eligible for a subsidy towards any courses taken over the same period, and/or gear discounts. All volunteers (trip leaders, coleaders, course helpers, in-town volunteers, etc) are encouraged to apply by completing the form found here (accedmonton.ca/course-subsidy-policy)and emailing it to volunteering@accedmonton.ca before October 1. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Here are the highlights:
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Increased total funding for 2019/2019 season
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Increased funding for “core” courses like first aid, avalanche skills training, high-angle rope rescue for rock and ice, and glacier travel/crevasse rescue.
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Subsidies for all other instructional courses taught by a certified provider or guide
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Option to apply for gift cards for gear at Track and Trail
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Volunteer Award Nominations
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Alpine Club of Canada. Season to season, day in and day out for over a century, our volunteers run the sections, write articles, lead trips, oversee in-town events, and demonstrate their commitment to the club. The ACC Volunteer Awards are one small way that we hope to show them our appreciation. Please consider nominating a volunteer that has made a difference in your Club experience! For a description of all awards and to fill out a nomination form, please visit alpineclubofcanada.ca. Please contact volunteering@accedmonton.ca to let us know if you are nominating someone, if you have questions, or could use some help! Nominations are due Dec. 31.
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Election Season
We will be holding section board elections from October 23rd to to November 6th of this year.
The following roles are up for election:
- Social
- Communications
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Access & Environment
We will be accepting nominations up until October 1, 2019. You may nominate yourself, or have another do so.
To nominate yourself or another, please email elections@accedmonton.ca.
Eligibility to Run and Vote
This is a good time to make sure your membership information is up to date, you have paid your membership fees, you have Edmonton section membership, or if you have a family membership all family members have member profiles. You must do this on the ACC national website.
If your information is not up to date (we are unable to contact you), or you do not have a valid membership, by October 1, 2019, you will not be eligible to vote or run in the Edmonton section election this year.
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40 Hour Wilderness First Aid Course for ACC Edmonton:
Dates:
- October 4 (Friday evening) beginning at 6PM
- October 5, 6 (Saturday & Sunday)
- October 25 (Friday evening)
- October 26, 27 (Saturday & Sunday)
Cost is $420.00 per person plus GST.
This course is 40 hours, held over 6 days (2 evening sessions and 4 full days). Mornings are devoted to theory sessions. Afternoons will be practical sessions. There is a pre-course reading assignment with a homework quiz that must be completed before certification is granted. There are no prerequisites. Maximum number of students is 12. Each student receives a textbook and a SAM splint. All first aid specific training materials are provided. Students are responsible for their own meals and accommodations. The course certification is through ECSI and is recognized by Labour Canada (and the ACMG for those who require it.) Certification is valid for 3 years.
To sign up please email Cyril directly at – resqdyn@telusplanet.net
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What's the board doing?
Minutes for the Edmonton Board Meetings are published on the web site: https://accedmonton.ca/executive-meeting-minutes
Minutes are approved at the following meeting so generally lag a month.
If you have any question or ideas that you would like the board to consider please contact me secretary@accedmonton.ca or any of the board members: https://accedmonton.ca/executive
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The Breeze is the newsletter of the Edmonton Section of the Alpine Club of Canada and is e-mailed to all section members. This newsletter is published biweekly, and serves as a vehicle to inform section members of upcoming events and issues of concern. Submissions of trip reports, photos, technical articles, opinion pieces and announcements are highly encouraged!
The Breeze accepts commercial advertising. A variety of ad sizes are available. Rates vary depending on size and number of insertions. We run personal advertising and notices for section members free of charge.
Inquiries and submissions can be e-mailed to communications@accedmonton.ca. We reserve the right to edit material submitted for publication. The opinions presented in published articles are solely those of their authors. |
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