Skål Winnipeg February 2023 Club Newsletter

Club News - February 2023!

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From the President's Desk

Tammy MacIntosh

President's
Remarks

“HAPPY FEBRUARY EVERYONE …..It means Love ❤️ Is in the Air …..✈️ Valentine’s Day is not just for Love Struck couples, it’s for everyone , Lord only knows we can use a little more ❤️In this World…everyday of the year.

I hope everyone has had the time to enjoy some sunshine and warmth a little South of Winnipeg. If not ….Spring is almost here 💐🌴

I have been lucky to be sailing thru the Arabian Sea for the last few weeks, and experiencing the opulence and jaw dropping Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Muscat. Thank you to Lorne Perrin and Annie Henry and all the executive committee for holding the Fort, while I am away. I appreciate it.

Our club is busy with upcoming plans for 60th Anniversary, we are fortunate to have some exciting guests attending this special celebration, on March 4th if you haven’t done so, plan to RSVP and support and honour your club.

We are happy to welcome Joel Beaudry and Max Johnson our newest members this month.

NASC 2024 in Winnipeg ….planning is in full motion, under the direction of Lillian Tankard, with a delegation planned to promote at this May’s NASC in Mexico City.

Keep safe and healthy, and Love 💕 The one your with…🌺💐

Tammy

Skål

February 21st Member Luncheon

RSVP is required by:
February 15, 2023

RSVP ATTENDANCE By Feb 15 (CLICK HERE)

CHASE THE ACE!
The Chase the Ace Pot for our February 21st Luncheon meeting is $490.00 from 40 cards.

Skål International President - Juan I. Steta (Mexico) will be the Club's Guest at the 60th Anniversary Event - Saturday, March 4th!

Also attending:
Mark Schaay -President Skål Canada
Susan Webb -President Skål International Toronto (our sponsor club)
Georgia Raso -President Skål International London

AGENDA

6:00PM -Reception/Visiting
7:00PM -Call to be seated/Welcome Remarks/Introductions
7:25PM -Skal Toast (3 languages)
7:30PM -Dinner Service
9:00PM -Program/Speeches/Presentation
9:50PM -Post reception/visiting

Members: $75.00
Guests: $110.00

INCLUDED:
-5 course dinner
-Wine on table
-Taxes
-Gratuity

RSVP required by: February 18, 2023

RSVP by Feb 18 - Click Here

Review - January 24th Member & Partner Dinner at the Inn at the Forks, sponsored by: Travel Manitoba.

30 Members & Guests attended with Brigitte Sandron & Colin Ferguson presenting the new creative & marketing initiatives of Travel Manitoba.

WANTED
CLUB EST!

Lorne has indicated that he wishes to move back from the Club's Executive Secretary/Treasurer position by year end.
The Club is seeking a replacement. If you are interested please contact Tammy. To review the position description (click here).
The Club provides a monthly honorarium.

Local City Items of Interest

That Travel Guy - Last Travel Feature

Ron Pradinuk (former club member) is a dedicated traveler, having explored 65 countries around the world as well as all but one province in Canada (Newfoundland).

A writer and a podcaster, Ron’s travel column appears in the Winnipeg Free Press every Saturday in the Destinations and Diversions section.

After 16 years of writing articles for the Travel Section of the Saturday edition of the Winnipeg Free Press the end will be with his last article on Saturday, February 4, 2023.. Ron goes by THAT TRAVEL GUY and has had an interesting run.

Honourable Obby Khan
-Responsible for
Travel Manitoba

Ibrahim (Obby) Khan (Fort Whyte) becomes minister of sport, culture and heritage.
Minister responsible for the Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation
Minister responsible for Travel Manitoba

Members are reminded to utilize the CLUB WEBSITE as your information resource. Under the "EVENTS" tab you will find our annual meetings/dates/information.
Be sure to MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

2023 Winnipeg Club Meetings (click here)

Congratulations

to
Skål International Canadian Rockies
who reach the 40th Anniversary milestone
in February!

Celebrating

60th Anniversary

March 2023 - Winnipeg
June 2023 - Edmonton

NASC CONGRESS WEBSITE (CLICK HERE)

Travel Manitoba & Tourism Winnipeg are proud to host the 2023 Winter Cities.
The Conference will bring together urban planners and designers, entrepreneurs and businesspeople, artists, cultural and community organizers, and people who live in winter cities and want to take advantage of all winter has to offer. Winnipeg has been actively embracing this concept, and thanks to a successful bid will be hosting the 2023 Winter Cities Event from
February 15 to 17, 2023.

Conference Website (click here)

As the largest sporting event ever hosted in the Province of Manitoba, the 2023 World Police and Fire Games is an exciting and rewarding community-wide sports event that takes place from
July 28 – August 6, 2023.

MORE INFO (CLICK HERE)

Skål Winnipeg January 2023 Club Newsletter

DENIS SMITH