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Retain, Restore, Honour and Educate
Welcome to Volume 10 (March 28, 2009)
221 DAYS AND COUNTING...
FIRST MEETING: Thanks to those who made it out to our very first meeting last Wednesday evening. It was gratifying to have 22 people turn out and even more so to be
able to fill all of our Board positions with minimal arm twisting, railroading or blindsiding. Seriously, I was very grateful and impressed to see that people stepped up and that we
had no problems filling all the spots. With this new, enthusiastic, experienced and professional group at the helm, I am more confident than ever that we can win our case and
convince Calgary City Council that we have the best plan to care for the Mosquito.
We capped the evening by showing Berry Campbell's DVD about the early post war days of aerial survey in Canada. It got a spontaneous and enthusiastic round of applause from the
group. Thank you again Betty.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Richard de Boer, President
VJ Tukkimaki, Vice President
Robyn Maerz, Secretary
David Dunsmore, Treasurer
Peter Cromer
Stephane Guevremont
Bob O'Connor
Scott McTavish
Barry Davidson
CHEQUES: If you wrote a cheque (or 'check' for those in Iowa ;) for membership or donation, we will finally be able to deposit them this coming week. If you need
us to hold off depositing it, or lost track of what you wrote, let me know. Thanks for your patience; Sorry it took so long. Send more please.
MEMBERSHIP FORM ATTACHED. If you are receiving this and are not yet a member, we invite you to join us now that we are a legal entity and we're putting a plan
together. We can use the numbers, experience and any enthusiasm, social and political weight you may bring with you. For those who are already members please sign up a friend,
family member, co-worker, etc. Ask for support. Its been working very well for me in this process.
THANKS to those who filled out the Resource Survey. It helps to know what skills, talents, experience and willingness you bring to our efforts. I'll be in touch
with some as we begin to plan our activities. And please contact me/us if you have something to offer, suggest or inquire about.
NEXT OFFICIAL MEETING is Wednesday April 22 at 7 p.m., again at the Phoenix Foundation. Bring a friend: We're open to all. Thx again to Barry Davidson for the
space and cake! I promise to talk faster and say less at this one.
We're rolling. I'm happy, optimistic and grateful. Thank you
Richard de Boer
President, CMS
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