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Post by cutterjohn on Feb 24, 2007 13:03:36 GMT -4
GET INVOLVED...MOBILITY CUP 2007 IS COMING TO HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH AUG 28-SEPT1 2007. ANY AND ALL VOLUNTEERS FROM ABLE BODIED HELP TO SET UP THE TENTS, TABLES AND CHAIRS TO EXPERIENCED FUND RAISERS ARE NEEDED. GO TO WWW.SAILABLE.CA AND CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR MORE INFO. VOLUNTEERS CAN USE THE SAIL ABLE NOVA SCOITA SITE TO MAKE CONTACT AND LET US KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING...IN ANY CAPACITY!!
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Post by robertd on Mar 4, 2007 15:46:30 GMT -4
Minutes from the February 27, 6-8p at the Sport NS
In attendence: Co-chair Trendal Hubley-Bolivar, Co-chair Kevin Penny, Co-chair Paul Tingley, Kelly Sulis, Linda Scott, James Stewart, Ron Duggan, Eugene, Noreen Guptill, Kevin Murphy, Dennis Atwell, Peter White, Adrian, Ryan Stapells, Kristin Smith
Regrets: Grant Gordon, Robert Fraser, Mary Ridgewell, Trevor Zinck, Judy Lugar, Alex Teeft, Emma Cooper, Frank Denis, Rona Leahy, Judy Simms, Tom Gerenser, Amy Schwartz, Connie Hitz, Carolyn Kelly, Brian Awad, Rob Dunbar, Brian Pickton, Karen Smith, Curtis Bullock, Colleen Diggins
Record of discussion:
What are the benefits of Mobility Cup for Halifax? Future plans for Sail Able include a summer program with 2 instructors and 4 boats (2 Martin 16's, safety boat and the Freedom). Mobility Cup coming to Halifax was decided by a national committee, who started a national program called ablesailnetwork.ca. The Martin 16 is the boat of choice by all other disabled sailing associations across Canada and has a proven track record.
Organization committees and their mandate.
We have 3 co chairs for the event. With the unique requirments of this regatta, there are alot more variables, so we have more co-chairs to help spread the work...plus one co-chair will be away alot in the next 6 months.
PR - we have a communications plan organized by Jerry Lockett from the DYC. The big press release date will in mid-May. We should have a Martin 16 on hand for that. The boat show was a good event for exposure. Pinkdog productions is considering doing a documentary.
Fundraising - is well underway and is the biggest priority right now. Currently we are busy doing grant applications and have a mailout for each yacht club to consider sending to it's members. We want to approach more corporations and you can see some companies on the powerpoint presentation attached. If you are interested in contacting any of these companies or any others...please contact Paul Tingley ( paul.tingley@gmail.com), Funding coordinator. Silver sponsorship is most popular choice so far ($1000-$1500).
***Volunteers are needed for the NSYA Wine and beer tasting event on Friday, May 4, 7pm - 9pm, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Partial proceeds go to the Mobility Cup***
Registraton Team - need a web site administrator asap. the mobilitycup.org site needs to be updated. We also need to start thinking about information for the registration packages such as information about the city, transportation, and accommodations. Clothing is also something that has to be discussed and plan. Considering T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other merchandise for both competitors and volunteers. Identification tags must also be created for the individuals involved. You'll also be collecting freebies for the regatta package that everyone will receive when they arrive at the Dartmouth Yacht Club. Logistics also has to be working for the physical set up of the registration table
Transportation & Accommodations-competitors are responsible for finding their own accommodations and it is our role to provide them with a list of possible places to stay and rates. Also looking into and outing for the competitors. Interested in using billets for some of the competitors due to lack of accessible in the city. Transportation is very important for a successful Mobilitycup
Volunteer Recruitment and Management-in order to remain organized, all e-mails regarding the mobilitycup organizing will be filtered through our Gmail account ( mobilitycup@gmail.com) will need volunteers to keep the contents of this address organize. Communication Is the Key!
Venue Management, race committee, safety teams, and harbor teams will require volunteers during the actual event. See powerpoint for more info.
Food and Beverage-volunteers will be required to assist during the breakfast, lunch and evening events
Ceremonies & Entertainment-budget permitting, we are looking at having some entertainment during the evening events (band, guest speakers)
A lot of work is well underway but there's still much more to complete as we only have six months until the event. If you're interested in volunteering for any of the committee's, e-mail the mobilitycup@gmail.com account and let us know.
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Post by brianpickton on Mar 5, 2007 8:27:36 GMT -4
Hi Cutter, I tried to use the sailable link but it is not configured and i got a default page again.
Hi Rob, Is it possible to post the powerpoint presentation here?
Brian
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Post by robertd on Mar 7, 2007 22:45:14 GMT -4
Brian: I'm a much better sailor than a computer guy. If you or anybody else can post that powerpoint presentation........please go for it.
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Post by brianpickton on Mar 9, 2007 8:50:42 GMT -4
I forworded the PowerPoin presentation to Rob B to see if he could do it.
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