Summer 2005 NewsletterSpina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Message from Our PresidentWe welcomed summer with our Family Barbeque held at the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event. Despite the rain, everyone had a lot of fun. On June 25, we worked an afternoon bingo and raised over $1150.00. Thanks to everyone who volunteered. Our next bingo is on Sunday, July 31 from 4:30 – 10:30 p.m. If you’d like to help out, please call Shawn at 249-1362. Our bingo revenue allows us to offer swimming lessons, camp fees and other assistance to families. At the bingo, there is also time to socialize with other families. Our AGM was held in May, at which time new guidelines for the Financial Assistance Plan were presented and accepted. They will be posted on the website and distributed to our members. Elections were held at the AGM, and I would like to welcome our newest board member, Andrea Muir. Andrea is involved with SWSA and brings enthusiasm and new ideas to our group. Board members who will continue in their terms or will begin another term include: Gene Layton, Lori Froc, Jackie Jewell, Mike Manderscheid, Bev Turgeon, Karen Baerg, Linda Renaut and Laurel Scherr. Thanks to these people who generously give their time and energy to our Association. We invite everyone to enjoy the activities that Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association (SWSA) is hosting over the summer with an opportunity to try everything from waterskiing and basketball to tennis and ultimate Frisbee! Contact Bev Turgeon for more info. As we look towards fall, a reminder that SBHAS-N does provide Educators Kits to those children starting school. I would also like to invite everyone to attend the Education Day which will be held on September 24, 2005 at the Kinsmen Children’s Centre. Swimming Lessons will once again be offered in the fall; and of course, we all look forward to the Christmas Party in December. Further details will follow on these activites. Check out our website: sbhasn.ca/Spina_Bifida.htm and don’t ever hesitate to call me if you have any questions, concerns or new ideas to share!! Wishing everyone a wonderful summer! |
The Importance of Volunteers
Why Volunteer?
| Our Association is very successful due to our Volunteers. Many hours are spent working bingos, communicating with partner Associations, attending planning meetings, socials, and supporting a variety of fundraising ideas. |
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Volunteer Highlights
| Bingo Volunteers:
Ashley Baerg Thank you !!! |
Social Volunteers:
Karen Trevisan Thank you !!! Fundraiser Volunteers: Brenda Carter Thank you !!! |
Together Everyone Accomplishes More! – TEAM!
Our Association decided to support the LBS National Fundraiser in December. Many of the people listed previously helped distribute collection tins to various Liquor Board Stores located in Saskatchewan. At the end of December they also collected the tins and forwarded the proceeds. While the amount was not as high as we hoped, the response from our volunteers was overwhelming! People covered our province from Estevan to Nipawin, Lloydminster to Yorkton, and every place in between. Our National and Association Mission – “To improve the quality of life of all individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families through awareness, education, advocacy and research, and to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects” was truly brought to fruition in the hearts of our volunteers in December.
Do we care? You Bet! Do we show it? Every opportunity we get!
Funding Requests Met: Thanks to our Volunteers!
The funds available to our Association are the direct result of the hard work and commitment our Volunteers put in. Again, thank you!
This past year, our Association was able to fund several requests made from our current members. We are very proud to share with you the type of funding requests we were able to support : Summer camps, Dance registrations, medical alert membership and first bracelet, hand controls, home renovations for accessibility, PAAL Programs, swimming lessons, class tuition, adapted ski instructor and a vehicle lift.
*Members are invited to apply for funding. For more information check out our Funding Guidelines posted on our website.
Don’t count the days,
make the days count.
Highlights – Winter & Spring
Bruno T-Birds Sledge Hockey!
On April 1st to the 3rd, 2005 the Bruno T-birds Sledge Hockey team attended the first ever Western Championships which were held in Spruce Grove, Alberta. On Friday night we played against Alaska and beat them 2-1. On Saturday afternoon we played against Edmonton and beat them 11- 4. That night we played against Calgary and won 5-2. Sunday morning we played in the gold medal game against Alaska and beat them in double overtime 1-0. We had a good tournament and we are hopefully going back next year to defend our title!
Michael Manderscheid
If you believe in a dream and have the courage to try,great things can be accomplished.
Rick Hansen
Kids in Motion Dance Team
This year has been a busy one for our children that are enrolled in the wheelchair dance program at the University School of Dance. Jodi Simpson instructs the 5 girls in the Junior team. This year they learned and performed to the hit “I Believe”. Congratulations to Christine Scherr, Chantel Scherr, Carly Erber, Sarah Froc, and Sheri-Lynn Turgeon. They will be performing at the Human Rights Conference in Regina in September to kick off the fall season.
Michelle Reimer instructs the Senior Dance team which is comprised of 3 wheelchair dancers and 3 stand up dancers. This year was their first year as a team and it went very well. They learned and performed a ballet routine “Spring Sonata”. The senior team consists of Sheri-Lynn Turgeon, Lindsay Thomas, Ashley Haftner, Taylor Balon, Megan Mckay, and Sienna Mosewich. The Senior Team will also be performing at the Human Rights Conference in Regina in September.
New students are always welcome. Contact the University School of Dance at
966-1001 or College of Kinesiology .
June – Spina Bifida Month Celebration
Our annual family barbeque was held this year in conjunction with the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Day. Many of our families support the wheel-a-thon and our Sask. Wheelchair Sports Assoc., which runs the event in Saskatoon.
The day began with the wheel-a-thon at 1:45. Our children aged 8 to 18 wheeled from 1 to 5 km in the pouring rain. When the rain quit the Kids in Motion, Jr Wheelchair dance team entertained the crowd with their “I Believe” dance routine. WOW!
There were barbeque burgers and hot dogs for all spina bifida – hydracephalus families. There were also dryland sit skiis, handcycles, tennis areas, basketball hoops, basketball chairs and the Astro Jump available for use by everyone in attendance. Overall the day was a huge success. We thank Laurel and Shawn Scherr for arranging the bbq and Andrea for the event filled afternoon.
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Fun times are had by all, even in the rain!
Upcoming Events!
Education Day
Mark your calendar with a big STAR. We are finalizing the details of our next Family Education Day.
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2005
Place: Kinsmen Children Center, Saskatoon
Babysitting available, coffee, lunch and informative sessions from 9:30am to 4:00pm
There is no registration fee, we appreciate it if you call and reserve your spot and let us know if you require babysitting.
Call or email Linda Renaut to register: phone 249-0475 or
Email: Linda Renaut
Next Bingo
July 31st 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm Call Shawn if you can help or be ready to Say “YES” when he calls you. Thanks! Ph# 249-1362
Wheelchair Sports Summer Camps
July 24th Archery & Shooting Clinic 1:00pm – 5:00pm Wildlife Federation
July 25th – July 28th Extreme Sports Camp $75 or $20/day
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
July 25th Basketball at Cosmo Civic Center, Saskatoon
July 26th Cross Country Skiing at Gabriel Dumont Park, Saskatoon
July 27th Tennis at Lakewood Indoor Tennis Center, Saskatoon
July 28th Handcycling at Meewasin Trail, Saskatoon
August 2nd Sledge Hockey Clinic, Schroh Arena, Saskatoon 12:45-2:45
August 6/7th Waterskiing Clinic at the Rat Hole, Saskatoon 12:00 – 6:00
August 11th Bowling at Eastview Bowl, Saskatoon 2:00 – 4:00
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL CAMPS AND SPORTS CLINICS
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL TERRI OR
ANDREA AT 975-0824 OR E-MAIL Wheelchair Sport Camps
Summer 2005 NewsletterSpina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Message from Our PresidentWe welcomed summer with our Family Barbeque held at the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event. Despite the rain, everyone had a lot of fun. On June 25, we worked an afternoon bingo and raised over $1150.00. Thanks to everyone who volunteered. Our next bingo is on Sunday, July 31 from 4:30 – 10:30 p.m. If you’d like to help out, please call Shawn at 249-1362. Our bingo revenue allows us to offer swimming lessons, camp fees and other assistance to families. At the bingo, there is also time to socialize with other families. Our AGM was held in May, at which time new guidelines for the Financial Assistance Plan were presented and accepted. They will be posted on the website and distributed to our members. Elections were held at the AGM, and I would like to welcome our newest board member, Andrea Muir. Andrea is involved with SWSA and brings enthusiasm and new ideas to our group. Board members who will continue in their terms or will begin another term include: Gene Layton, Lori Froc, Jackie Jewell, Mike Manderscheid, Bev Turgeon, Karen Baerg, Linda Renaut and Laurel Scherr. Thanks to these people who generously give their time and energy to our Association. We invite everyone to enjoy the activities that Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association (SWSA) is hosting over the summer with an opportunity to try everything from waterskiing and basketball to tennis and ultimate Frisbee! Contact Bev Turgeon for more info. As we look towards fall, a reminder that SBHAS-N does provide Educators Kits to those children starting school. I would also like to invite everyone to attend the Education Day which will be held on September 24, 2005 at the Kinsmen Children’s Centre. Swimming Lessons will once again be offered in the fall; and of course, we all look forward to the Christmas Party in December. Further details will follow on these activites. Check out our website: sbhasn.ca/Spina_Bifida.htm and don’t ever hesitate to call me if you have any questions, concerns or new ideas to share!! Wishing everyone a wonderful summer! |
The Importance of Volunteers
Why Volunteer?
| Our Association is very successful due to our Volunteers. Many hours are spent working bingos, communicating with partner Associations, attending planning meetings, socials, and supporting a variety of fundraising ideas. |
|
Together Everyone Accomplishes More! – TEAM!
Our Association decided to support the LBS National Fundraiser in December. Many of the people listed previously helped distribute collection tins to various Liquor Board Stores located in Saskatchewan. At the end of December they also collected the tins and forwarded the proceeds. While the amount was not as high as we hoped, the response from our volunteers was overwhelming! People covered our province from Estevan to Nipawin, Lloydminster to Yorkton, and every place in between. Our National and Association Mission – “To improve the quality of life of all individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families through awareness, education, advocacy and research, and to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects” was truly brought to fruition in the hearts of our volunteers in December.
Funding Requests Met: Thanks to our Volunteers
The funds available to our Association are the direct result of the hard work and commitment our Volunteers put in. Again, thank you!
This past year, our Association was able to fund several requests made from our current members. We are very proud to share with you the type of funding requests we were able to support : Summer camps, Dance registrations, medical alert membership and first bracelet, hand controls, home renovations for accessibility, PAAL Programs, swimming lessons, class tuition, adapted ski instructor and a vehicle lift.
*Members are invited to apply for funding. For more information check out our Funding Guidelines posted on our website.
Don’t count the days,
make the days count.
Highlights – Winter & Spring
Bruno T-Birds Sledge Hockey!
On April 1st to the 3rd, 2005 the Bruno T-birds Sledge Hockey team attended the first ever Western Championships which were held in Spruce Grove, Alberta. On Friday night we played against Alaska and beat them 2-1. On Saturday afternoon we played against Edmonton and beat them 11- 4. That night we played against Calgary and won 5-2. Sunday morning we played in the gold medal game against Alaska and beat them in double overtime 1-0. We had a good tournament and we are hopefully going back next year to defend our title!
Michael Manderscheid
If you believe in a dream and have the courage to try,great things can be accomplished.
Rick Hansen
Kids in Motion Dance Team
This year has been a busy one for our children that are enrolled in the wheelchair dance program at the University School of Dance. Jodi Simpson instructs the 5 girls in the Junior team. This year they learned and performed to the hit “I Believe”. Congratulations to Christine Scherr, Chantel Scherr, Carly Erber, Sarah Froc, and Sheri-Lynn Turgeon. They will be performing at the Human Rights Conference in Regina in September to kick off the fall season.
Michelle Reimer instructs the Senior Dance team which is comprised of 3 wheelchair dancers and 3 stand up dancers. This year was their first year as a team and it went very well. They learned and performed a ballet routine “Spring Sonata”. The senior team consists of Sheri-Lynn Turgeon, Lindsay Thomas, Ashley Haftner, Taylor Balon, Megan Mckay, and Sienna Mosewich. The Senior Team will also be performing at the Human Rights Conference in Regina in September.
New students are always welcome. Contact the University School of Dance at
966-1001 or College of Kinesiology .
June – Spina Bifida Month Celebration
Our annual family barbeque was held this year in conjunction with the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Day. Many of our families support the wheel-a-thon and our Sask. Wheelchair Sports Assoc., which runs the event in Saskatoon.
The day began with the wheel-a-thon at 1:45. Our children aged 8 to 18 wheeled from 1 to 5 km in the pouring rain. When the rain quit the Kids in Motion, Jr Wheelchair dance team entertained the crowd with their “I Believe” dance routine. WOW!
There were barbeque burgers and hot dogs for all spina bifida – hydracephalus families. There were also dryland sit skiis, handcycles, tennis areas, basketball hoops, basketball chairs and the Astro Jump available for use by everyone in attendance. Overall the day was a huge success. We thank Laurel and Shawn Scherr for arranging the bbq and Andrea for the event filled afternoon.
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Fun times are had by all, even in the rain!
Upcoming Events!
Education Day
Mark your calendar with a big STAR. We are finalizing the details of our next Family Education Day.
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2005
Place: Kinsmen Children Center, Saskatoon
Babysitting available, coffee, lunch and informative sessions from 9:30am to 4:00pm
There is no registration fee, we appreciate it if you call and reserve your spot and let us know if you require babysitting.
Call or email Linda Renaut to register: phone 249-0475 or
Email: Linda Renaut
Next Bingo
July 31st 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm Call Shawn if you can help or be ready to Say “YES” when he calls you. Thanks! Ph# 249-1362
Wheelchair Sports Summer Camps
July 24th Archery & Shooting Clinic 1:00pm – 5:00pm Wildlife Federation
July 25th – July 28th Extreme Sports Camp $75 or $20/day
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
July 25th Basketball at Cosmo Civic Center, Saskatoon
July 26th Cross Country Skiing at Gabriel Dumont Park, Saskatoon
July 27th Tennis at Lakewood Indoor Tennis Center, Saskatoon
July 28th Handcycling at Meewasin Trail, Saskatoon
August 2nd Sledge Hockey Clinic, Schroh Arena, Saskatoon 12:45-2:45
August 6/7th Waterskiing Clinic at the Rat Hole, Saskatoon 12:00 – 6:00
August 11th Bowling at Eastview Bowl, Saskatoon 2:00 – 4:00
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL CAMPS AND SPORTS CLINICS
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL TERRI OR
ANDREA AT 975-0824 OR E-MAIL Wheelchair Sport Camps