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December 11th, 2009

Three Nomads make Canada under-17 men's team

Three Nomads junior boys' players have made the roster for the Canada under-17 squad, which will tour southern California later this month.

Joseph Ginsberg and Chris Kelly both from Northern Secondary School join fellow Nomad Adonis Perez from Oakwood Collegiate Institute.

The squad is made up of 28 of Canada’s most promising young players; they will play two games against the USA High School All Americans in Santa Barbara.

For the full media release from Rugby Canada, click here.

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August 21st, 2009

Carpooling Information for August 22nd

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games at Fletcher's Fields on Saturday, August 22nd, playing Peterborough 1sts & 2nds. The games are an hour earlier than usual at 12:30 & 2:00pm.

Cars and players for the men's 2nd and 1st team squad will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station at 10:45am.

DO NOT BE LATE!

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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August 20th, 2009

Juniors BBQ, Sunday August 22nd

It's that time of year folks! Juniors BBQ time!

Juniors, seniors, friends, family, alumni, and supporters - this is a reminder of a very important event. An event that helps raise funds for our junior program!!

Juniors - this is a must not miss event... it's a chance for both the boys and girls sides to get together and celebrate the great seasons you both of had / still have going on! Bring friends and family - the more the merrier!

Seniors - this is a must not miss event as well!! Come out and show your support for the junior sides! Many of these boys and girls have busted their butts on the field for our senior teams... Or will be doing so in the next couple of years... So let's show 'em some love and help support our junior program!

Alumni / Nomad Supporters - What a great opportunity to come out and meet some of our current players!

Details: Lots of food, fun, prizes and more!!
Where: Bill Brown's house (393 Kennedy Ave., near High Park)
When: Sunday, August 23rd beginning at 11:00am
Cost: $5 per Junior, $10 per adult, $20 per family

RSVP: To Bill Brown at brownis@rogers.com

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August 14th, 2009

Carpooling Information for August 15th

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games at Markham on Saturday, August 15th, playing 1sts & 2nds.

Cars and players for the men's 2nd and 1st team squad will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station at 11:45am.

DO NOT BE LATE!

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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August 7th, 2009

Travel Information for Burlington on August 8th

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games at Burlington on Saturday, August 8th, playing the Centaurs 1sts & 2nds.

The teams will be taking the GO train from Union Station to Appleby.

Players must meet inside Union Station at the GO terminus at 10:30am. The train to Appleby leaves at 10:43am. Fare for the train is $7.85 for one-way, $15.70 for round-trip.

DO NOT BE LATE!

The next train to Appleby is not for another hour at 11:43am.

When you get to Appleby Station, exit the parking lot and walk about 500 metres to the east along Fairview Street to the rugby field at Sherwood Park (clikc here for a map).

If you have any questions, contact:
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.
or
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511

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July 23rd, 2009

Nomads Men's Bus trip to Waterloo

The Nomads men will be taking a bus to the games in Waterloo. The bus will leave from the Shell Station at York Mills station at 11:00am.

The Nomads men have two games at Waterloo on Saturday, July 25th, playing Waterloo County 1sts & 2nds.

DO NOT BE LATE!

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

Another Nomads bus trip....

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July 17th, 2009

Carpooling Information for July 18th

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games at Oshawa on Saturday, July 18th, playing the Vikings 1sts & 2nds.

Cars and players for the men's 2nd and 1st team squad will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station at 11:00am.

DO NOT BE LATE!

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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July 10th, 2009

Carpooling Information for July 11th

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games at Fletcher's Fields on Saturday, July 11th. The teams are hosting London-St. George 1sts & 2nds.

Cars and players for the men's 2nd and 1st team squad will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station at 11:30am.

DO NOT BE LATE! There are 21 games at Fletcher's on Saturday, so we need to get there on time and get in.

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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July 3rd, 2009

Carpooling Information for July 4th

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games at Fletcher's Fields on Saturday, July 4th. The teams are hosting Lindsay 1sts & 2nds.

Cars and players for the men's 2nd and 1st team squad will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station at 11:45am.

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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June 26th, 2009

Carpooling Information for June 27th

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games in Barrie Saturday, June 27th. The 1st team plays at 3:00pm and the 2nds play at 1:30pm.

Click here for a map to Barrie

Cars and players for will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 11:00am departure.

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511

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June 17th, 2009

Nomads Men's Bus trip to Peterborough

The Nomads men will be taking a bus to the games in Peterborough. The bus will leave from the Shell Station at York Mills station at 9:30am.

There will be a BBQ and beer tent at the fiend in Peterborough, where the occasion has been dubbed 'Rugby Day in Peterbrough'.

Another Nomads bus trip....

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June 12th, 2009

Carpooling Information for June 13th

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have one game at the Mississauga Blues Saturday, June 13th. The match venue is Streetsville SS at 72 Joymar Rd.

The carpool meeting place is Kipling Station at 1:00pm. There is a park and ride area to wait at.

Directions from Kipling to Streetsville SS can be found by clicking here.

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June 5th, 2009

Carpooling Information for June 6th

SENIOR WOMEN
The Nomads senior women have two games at Fletcher's Fields on Saturday, June 6th.

The women's 2nds play the Irish 2nds at 12:00pm and the womens' 1sts play the Irish 1sts at 1:30pm.

Both women teams will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 10:00am departure. If there are any issues, players are to contact Ashely Rycroft at 416.887.9137.

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have three games at Fletcher's Fields on Saturday, June 6th. The teams are hosting Muddy York and Sarnia 1sts & 2nds.

Cars and players for the men's 3rd team will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 10:30am departure. The men's 3rds kick off at 12:00pm.

Cars and players for the men's 2nd team will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 11:30am departure. The men's 2nds kick off at 1:30pm.

Those in men's 1st team squad meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 12:30pm The 1sts play at 3:00pm.

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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May 29th, 2009

Carpooling Information for May 31st

SENIOR WOMEN
The Nomads senior women have two games at Fletcher's Fields on Sunday, May 31st.

The women's 2nds play the Yeomen at 12:00pm and the womens' 1sts play the Scottish at 1:30pm.

Both women teams will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 10:00am departure. If there are any issues, players are to contact Ashely Rycroft at 416.887.9137.

SENIOR MEN
The Nomads men have two games at Fletcher's Fields on Sunday, May 31st, with the both teams hosting the Oshawa Vikings.

Cars and players for the men's 2nd team will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 11:45am departure. The men's 2nds kick off at 1:30pm.

Those in 1st team squad meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 12:45pm The 1sts play at 3:00pm.

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511,
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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May 22nd, 2009

Carpooling Information for May 23rd

The Nomads men's first games in 2009 at Fletcher's Fieldsare on Saturday, May 23rd, with the both teams hosting Markham RFC.

Cars and players will meet at the Shell Station at York Mills station for an 11:45am departure. The men's 2nds kick off at 1:30pm and the 1sts play at 3:00pm.

If you have any questions, contact:
Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com and 647.2183.0511,
or
Andrew Prior at andrew.prior@altusderbyshire.com and 416.458.7705.

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May 18th, 2009

Nomads Club Photo on May 21st

The entire Toronto Nomads Rugby Football Club will pose for a group photo on Thursday, May 21st, at Oakwood Collegiate, at 7.30pm.

Map to Oakwood Collegiate

Men, women, juniors, old boys, old girls, supporters, coaches, sponsors- everyone will be in the photo. The best one will be hung on the wall at Scallywags for posterity.

Training will be briefly interrupted for the photo, but then will resume. There will also be a bit of a social event and reunion afterwards at Scallywags.

There will be draws for free pitchers of beer and of course being a Nomad also gets you a discount on food at Scallywags.

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May 10th, 2009

Nomads Juniors Clinic on May 24th

The Nomads annual juniors clinic will take place on Sunday, May 24th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The location is Oakwood Collegiate at 991 St Clair Ave. West. Registration starts at 10:30am.

Bring all the usual rugby kit - cleats, shorts and rugby jersey. Water and gatorade will be provided.

Ths cost is $20 which includes a complimentary rugby t-shirt.

For more information, contact Bill Brown, Nomads Junior Development Officer at brownis@rogers.com or 416-766-9573.

2008 Nomads juniors clinic

Click here for a poster in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)

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May 8th, 2009

Ontario Rugby Loses a Dedicated Son

From: JOHN REICH [mailto:johnreich@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 2:45 PM To:
Subject: Simon Allen 1946-2009

Simon Allen, 1946-2009

It is with profound regret that the Aurora Barbarians Rugby Football Club acknowledges the passing of one of its most dedicated sons – Simon Allen. Simon fought a 10 year battle with cancer and notwithstanding several victorious rounds he eventually succumbed to the relentless monster.

Simon began his Canadian rugby career with the Irish Canadians RFC. A utility back with moments of brilliance and a keen love for the sport, Simon flourished later in his rugby life as the conscience of the game. An outstanding contributor to the programs at the Aurora Rugby Club and later the Aurora Barbarians, Simon was also an avid supporter of the McMaster University rugby team and held office as the Director of Heath and Safety for the Ontario Rugby Union helping to pen a model for strategic development within our union.

Simon was outspoken in his belief that good health is our most precious possession and that awareness is the first principle to remaining physically and mentally sound. Simon was committed to raising the standard of care and consideration for every rugby player from house league to National Team.

Within the Barbarian family Simon was known for his comprehensive game reporting where his love of club was obvious. His criticisms were useful, his insight far reaching, his enthusiasm never waning. Simon’s rugby world was a shining star. For those that shared his rugby stage, it sparkles a little less brightly today.

Simon is survived by his dear wife Lynn, daughter Tracey and son Shaun. The consummate humanitarian, Simon’s body is bequeathed to science and the family will forgo a funeral in favor of a memorial service and celebration of his life and ours at a time to be determined.

Farewell my friend!

John Reich President,
Aurora Barbarians RFC

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May 6th, 2009

Games Locations Changed for May 9th

The venue for the senior men's games this weekend (May 9th) have been moved to Oakwood Collegiate due to field closures at Fletcher's Fields.

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FROM RUGBY ONTARIO:

With rain forecast for the next three days Fletcher's fields cannot take the extra water and would need a lot of remedial work before we could use them again this year if we opened this weekend.

Fletchers Fields will NOT be available for the league games scheduled here this weekend, Sat. May 9th. I will work with all the clubs involved in the 8 games and look for reschedule dates asap.

Thanks, Colin Baker
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The senior men will play Barrie RFC at Oakwood with kick-off times of 1:30pm & 3:00pm.

NB - there will not be any shower of changerooms available on the day, so come prepared to change on the side of the pitch in whatever weather we may get.

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April 30th, 2009

Nomads Senior Women to Host Mini Tournament

The Nomads senior women will be hosting the Town of Mount Royal RFC and Brampton RFC on Saturday, May 2nd. The mini tournament kicks off at 2:30pm at Oakwood Collegiate.

There will be a social afterwards at Scallywags Pub, at 11 St. Clair Ave. West, just a few doors down from Yonge Street. Festivities begin at 9:00pm.

Town of Mont Royal RFC will play the Nomads this weekend

For more information, contact Ashley Rycroft, the Women's Rugby Director, at ash_rycroft@hotmail.com.

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April 26th, 2009

Submit Your Registration Form by Tuesday, April 28th

The Nomads senior players must complete all registration forms and have them submitted to Jeff Hawn (Bubbles) by the end of training on Tuesday, April 28th, in order to be available for May 2nd.

A new insurance cycle begins after April 30th, with a new insurer. Players who were registered in 2008 must fill out the forms again. Click on the link below to download the form from Rugby Ontario.

2009 RUGBY CANADA / RUGBY ONTARIO REGISTRATION FORM
IN ADOBE ACROBAT (.PDF)

Get Adobe Acrobat Reader

Fill out the forms and bring your registarion to training on Tuesday. If you have any questions, contact any of the following:

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April 22nd, 2009

Carpooling Information for Niagara

The Nomad men's first pre-season friendly is away at the Niagara Wasps on Saturday, April 25th. Click here for a map and directions to Niagara.

Cars and players will meet at Union Station for an 11:30am departure.

If you have any questions, e-mail Garth at torontonomads@hotmail.com.

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April 9th, 2009

Senior Men's Training Tuesday, April 14th

The next senior rugby training will be Tuesday, April 14th. There will also be training on Thursday, April 16th, and it will continue this way through the entire season.

The venue is now Oakwood Collegiate - click here for information on how to get to the school.

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March 31st, 2009

Seniors' Outdoor Training on Tuesdays

Good first turnout for the Nomads senior men's inaugural 2009 outdoor session on Tuesday, March 24th. A bit warmer weather would have been nice. Then after the next session on March 31st, it did not seem too cold in retrospect!

For the week of April 5th - April 11th, the Nomads senior men will again train on Tuesday, April 7th.

Due to the amount of daylight, the session will run from 6:15 to 7:40pm It will be held at at St. Clair Ave. West and Spadina Road.

Click for a bigger map

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March 23rd, 2009

Juniors' Registration Day on April 5th

A second Nomads juniors registration day will be held on Sunday April 5th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Scallwags restaurant.

Scallywags is located at 11 St. Clair Ave. West, just a few doors down from Yonge St. Click here for a map to Scallywags.

Click here for a 2009 Rugby Canada registration form as an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf). Fill it in, get your parent or guardian to sign it and bring it with you when you register.

Forms will be available to fill out and submit with your subs. For under-12s, the 2009 Registration are $125. For under14/16/18s, the cost is $200.

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March 13th, 2009

Sign up for the ANZAC Dinner on April 25th

Click here to download the full invitation in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)

Cost: $75 per person (inc. tax & gratuity). Cash Bar.
Duration: 7 – 11pm

MENU

Baby Green Salad
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Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus
or
Grilled Chicken with Wine Sauce
or
Salmon Loin with Lemon Dill Sauce
or
Vegetarian (Cheese & Spinach Cannelloni)
served with Seasonal Vegetable Medley
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Broccoli Spears with Parmesan
and
Oven Roasted Potatoes Tossed in fresh Rosemary
Bakery Fresh Dinner Rolls & Butter

LOCATION
Armour Heights Officers’ Mess,
Canadian Forces College,
215 Yonge Blvd., Toronto,
ON M5M 3H9

Please mail your cheque for $75 per person
payable to KEA Toronto, to:
Chris Anderson
C-/- Grant Thornton Toronto
19th Floor, Royal Bank Plaza South Tower
200 Bay Street
PO Box 55
Toronto, ON, M5J 2P9

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March 10th, 2009

Juniors' Registration Day on March 21st

Juniors registration day will be on Saturday March 21 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the U.C.C. bubble. There will be training for the same duration.

Click here for a 2009 Rugby Canada registration form as an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf). Fill it in, get your parent or guardian to sign it and bring it with you when you register.

Forms will be available to fill out and submit with your subs. For under-12s, the 2009 Registration are $125. For under14/16/18s, the cost is $200.

Every registrant will also recieve an incredible Nomads t-shirt.

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Feb. 15th, 2009

Indoor Training at U.C.C.

The Nomads will start indoor training for the 2009 season on Saturday, February 14th. The venue is under the dome at Upper Canada College, located near the intersection of Avenue Road and Lonsdale Road (just north of St. Clair Ave. West).

WATER ONLY AT FIELD!!!

The only drink allowed on the Upper Canada College field surface is WATER.

You CANNOT bring SPORTS DRINKS or even finish up your COFFEE at the field. Leave all those things in your car, or at home. If anything besides water is brought to the field, the agreement with the school will be TERMINATED, so act accordingly.

Map to Upper Canada College
(click to open bigger map in new window)

There will be six weekend sessions under the dome, but the times and days change.

The first session is on a Saturday, followed by three Sunday sessions before two final Saturday sessions. Below is a table.

Player dress for indoor training is running shoes, shorts and t-shirt, although rugby jerseys are fine. Please bring a predominantly blue and/or white t-shirt to facilitate certain drills. Blue and white being the club's colours.

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February 11th, 2009

The Jungle-ish Book - A British Pantomime by Peter Towill

directed by Johnny Blue

Hot from the jungles of India, we bring you a tale of intrigue and imagination**.Cheer on the lowly Man Cub as he battles with evil tigers and cunning primates. Be amazed at stunning scene changes. Be awed at breathtaking costumes. Be befuddled by bewitching special effects. Be there by eight o'clock or one thirty for matinee performances.

SHOWTIMES
Thursday, Feb. 19, 8:00pm
Friday, Feb. 20, 8:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 21, 1:30pm and 8:00pm
Thursday, Feb. 26, 8:00pm
Friday, Feb. 27, 8:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 28, 1:30pm and 8:00pm

Check out the NAGs website for more information.

** Intrigue and imagination may not be exactly as shown

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February 10th, 2009

Super 14 Fantasy Pool

A Toronto Super 14 Fantasy Player Pool has been set up through the Fox Sports fantasy site: http://s14fantasy.foxsports.com.au

The league can be seen here:
http://s14fantasy.foxsports.com.au/M/table.mc?id=346

The code to enter the league is: 1911-346

It would be great to get a big group going.

Unfortunately there are only two days left to pick your team, so get cracking!

You get 110 points to select and entire squad, who then earn points each round, depending how well they play.

This pool system is very thorough and popular - the Rugby World Cup and English Premiership have used it. The results will also be posted each week on the Nomads website.

So don't waste any time - sign up! It's free!

Get your friends and anyone else you can think of to join.

To register to play go to: http://s14fantasy.foxsports.com.au

Once again, the code to enter the league is: 1911-346

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Feb. 6th, 2009

Nomads Off-season Physical Preparation Seminars

Attention Nomads: Small group strength training and conditioning seminar in downtown

Download form - MS Word document (.doc)

I am requesting a list of names and contact numbers of those who are interested in attending.

The seminar would takes place over three, 1.5 hour sessions. Sessions would need to be scheduled. I am d evenings (7:30-9pm) and weekends (Sat./Sun. 9am). The basic format for the seminar is as follows:

Session 1:

A. General program overview with simple progressions to follow
B. Active warm up with dynamic flexibility (indoor variation)

Session 2:

A. Strength Training and Conditioning for Rugby

Session 3:

A. Recovery and First Aid Principles
B. Exercise tracking sheets and other hand-outs

Best in health,
Chris Bingley BAHSc, CSCS, CAT (cc)

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Jan. 26th, 2009

Nomad Coaching Positions in 2009

Men’s & Boys' Coaching Positions Available

The Nomads men's teams are accepting applications for coaches of our senior men’s sides and age-grade junior teams for the 2009 season.

All interested parties should send an e-mail to the Nomads Director of Men's Rugby Adam Mernick at mernick@hotmail.com.

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January 14th, 2009

Nomads Annual General Meeting

Proposed slate of candidates:

A few positions are missing so please rack your brains for firm candidates.

All people voting and standing must be paid up members. People are requested to bring their cheque books to the meeting to pay 2009 Registration and an early bird discount of $25 is proposed..

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