PPBAM Annual General Meeting

Association of Manitoba will be held on Sun Nov. 20, 2011
at the Elmwood #9 Legion,  920 Nairn Ave.    7:00 pm
An Agenda will follow closer to the meeting date, but items will include reports from the PPBAM Executive, all Pipe Bands and
Contests, Election of Officers for the 2011/12 and Champion Supreme Awards.
Each member band in the Association is entitled to 3 voting delegates. As well, all Associate members and Regular members are entitled to one vote each.
If you have any questions, or if you are interested in running for a position on the Executive, please contact me or any member of the Executive.
This email is being sent to contact for Pipe Bands, Regular Members, Judges and Association members as registered in 2010-11. Pipe Bands - please forward to all
your band members and forward to your band executives if your contact people have changed for this year. Please confirm this notice has been received and that
representation from your band will be at the AGM.
See Attachments -  2010 AGM Minutes incls pdf of WSF & B.O.B. ;  2012 Application form - Completed forms & Payment may be submitted at the AGM
Note - Proposed Changes to the Constitution will follow this week.    Pipe Bands/Contests - please email an electronic version of your reports prior to the AGM.

Please come out and support Your Association and Congratulate this year's Champion Supreme Winners!

Thank you,   Pat Johnston,   Secretary,  PPBAM.
Bands on the Boardwalk AGM 2010
MembershipApplication 2012

Proposed Changes to Constitution 2011
Winnipeg Scottish Festival AGM 2010
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11th Annual Mad Plaid, Piping and Drumming Competition

Concert Feauturing Bob Worrall is on November 11th with the competition following on the 12th. See attachments for entry forms etc.

 

Mad Plaid Entry Form

 
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St. Andrews Pipe Band – Concert

Due to unforeseen circumstances St. Andrews Pipe band has canceled their annual concert. If you have purchased tickets please contact the person you purchased them from for a full refund.
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Manitoba Highland Gathering 2011

The 45th Annual Manitoba Highland Gathering will take place on June 18, 2011 in Selkirk.

Click here for the registration form.
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Riverwalk Highland Gathering

Here are the play times for the upcoming games

Solo Play List Order

Band Play List Order

See you on Saturday
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WHAF – Summer 2011 Scholarships

The WHAF is going to sponsor 2 scholarships for piping and drumming schools this summer.

Click here for the application or contact klbowman@mymts.net phone # 895 9792 for more information
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St. Andrews Society Pipe Band – Fundraiser

The St Andrews Society Pipe Band will host a Bud & Spud at the Tijuana Yacht Club ( Canada Inn), 1405 St Matthews, on Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00. This is part of the ongoing Fundraising for Scotland this August. There will be a Silent Auction, 50/50 draw. Come out and have some fun!

Tickets are $15.00, and available for any St. Andrews Grade 2 band member, or call Bill Laird at 237-6875.
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Riverwalk Highland Gathering

The 1st Annual Riverwalk Highland Gathering is to be held at The Forks on May 28, 2011 Click here for the entry formThe contest is currently seeking new sponsors for out events. The cost of sponsoring an event is $60.00 and this covers the cost of the keeper trophy and medals for the event. Tax receipts would be available upon request.  Contact Kathy at k_brown@mts.net
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History of the Heather Bells

'The Story of the Heather-Belles' a hard cover book of approximately 175 pages that covers the history of the band. It is on sale now for $20 plus shipping.Contact Ethel Hook e-mail elhook@mymts.net or 204-837-2428
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Manitoba Indoor Games

Attention all Prairie Pipe Bands & Members - We would like to thank the WSF Committee for an excellent Games this past weekend as we officially kick off competition season for 2011.We are pleased to announce the next competition on the solo roster is the Manitoba Indoor Games sponsored by the PPBAM, to be held Sat. March 12 at Minto Armories. Note cut off for entries is March 3, 2011.  Click here for the formPlease add to your calendars - The Brandon Highland Festival will be held on the 30th of April this year. The deadline for entries is the 11th of April.To download the entry form please go to the new website.New games -  Riverwalk Highland Games  - May 28, 2011  - more info to follow.
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