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North Star Newsletter of the
Vancouver Island North District (a unit of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons)
District Commander’s Message
www.vind.ca May 2017
Inside this issue:
AGM Notice 2
Registration form 3
Nomination report 4-5
Rendezvous 2017 6
Members and fellow boaters: Let’s not lose sight of what we are doing. We are teaching safe boating through education, passing on our experience, training, and knowledge of the “do’s and don’ts” of boating. But we are also enjoying the fellowship of others who share the values of, and interest in, the same things. So by working together and getting together at events, and enjoying ourselves, we make others want to join us. So let’s steer the course, teaching as many stu-dents as we can get, so we can share our message to attract new members and have fun. This will make them want to join in and become part of the organiza-tion also.
I hope many of you will join us at the District AGM on June 3 to get all the latest CPS news from David Peebles, as to what’s new from National.
I would also encourage you to join us at our annual District Rendezvous on June 9, 10, and 11, 2017. Come and camp for the weekend, or join us just for the day on Saturday (see page 6).
As usual we will have a potluck on Friday night. On Saturday we will have a breakfast and various games in the afternoon. For Saturday evening we are planning a good meal. I’m not sure what the menu will be, it’s still a work in progress, but will include potluck salads and desserts. On Sunday morning there will be the traditional pancake breakfast cooked by members of the District Bridge.
More details of the Rendezvous will be posted soon on the VIND website
http://vind.ca/. Barry Ensign
VIND District Commander
Nanaimo Squadron Student cruise Music at last year’s Rendezvous
Take Notice that the Annual General Meeting of Vancouver Island North District
will be held at the Oceanfront Suites, Cowichan
on Saturday June 3, 2017, at 1000 hours
For the purpose of:
a) receiving, and if thought fit, approving the Reports of the Officers of the District;
b) receiving, and if thought fit, approving the Financial Statements of the District for the twelve month period ending March 31, 2017 and the Financial Review Committee Report thereon;
c) electing the Officers of the District;
d) appointing the District Internal Financial Review Committee;
e) considering such further and other business as may properly come before the Meeting.
The Report of the Nominating Committee is attached to, and forms part of this Notice.
Under Board Regulations 12.3.5 no member of a District shall be eligible for election at any District Annual General Meeting unless nominated by the District Nominating Committee or by a petition in writing signed by not less than five (5) Members of the District of which two (2) must be from a Squadron other than that of the petitioner who shall con-firm the consent of their nominee to such nomination. All such nominations: (a) by the District Nominating Committee shall be filed with the District Secretary at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of the meeting at which such election shall take place; (b) by petition shall be filed with the District Secretary not less than two (2) days prior to the date of the meeting at which such election shall take place .
Dated this 13th day of May, 2017 Jim Pittendreigh
District Secretary
Once Again Vancouver Island North District (VIND) and Vancouver Island South District (VISD) of CPS are holding their
AGMs and Changes of Watch at the same location and on the same date.
The site is the Oceanfront Suites, 1681 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan, on Saturday, June 3rd starting at 1000 for VIND and 1330 pm for VISD. The Chief Commander’s representative will be David Peebles National Chairman of Rules.
You do not need to register for the AGMs as all are welcome, but if you wish to attend the luncheon please regis-ter so that we can get accurate numbers for the meal.
The Oceanfront Suites are situated right on Cowichan Bay, with a gorgeous view over the ocean
Lunch Menu
House Made Seasonal Soup
Fresh Baked Rolls and Bread
Shaved Roasted and Smoked Meats
Cheeses, Pickles and Condiments
Chef’s Salad
Seasonal Fruit Platter with Yoghurt Dip
House Made Cookies
Chilled Bottled Juices
Coffee and Tea
Registration Form
Vancouver Island North District and Vancouver Island South District
(Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons)
2017 Annual General Meetings and Changes of Watch
Saturday, 3rd June, 2017 Oceanfront Suites, 1681 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan BC
Both AGMs are open to all members at no cost. Registration is not required for these meetings and all members of both Districts are encouraged to attend.
Registration deadline for the Lunch is 30 May 2017.
0900 – 1000 hours Registration - Coffee and Tea
1000 – 1200 hours VIND Annual General Meeting and Change of Watch
1230 – 1330 hours Lunch, National Chairman of Rules David Peebles
1330 – 1530 hours VISD Annual General Meeting and Change of Watch
Please PRINT – information will be kept confidential.
Please make cheques payable to: "Vancouver Island North District” and mail or email to: Wayne Smiley, 1908 Francis Street, Duncan BC V9L 5A1, email - [email protected] (phone 1-778-748-0676)
Member Name:
(last name) (first name) Squadron:
Bridge Position
Name as you wish it to appear on your Name Tag:
Accompanying Person’s name(s) for Name Tag:
Mailing Address:
Contact information: ( )
(phone) (email)
Function Number and Description Quantity Unit Price Total Cost
Saturday 3 June 2017 - Lunch x $26.00 $
TOTAL: $
District Nominating Committee
To: The Members of Vancouver Island North District
Report of the District Nominating Committee
for June 3, 2017
1. The Vancouver Island North District Nominating Committee nominates the following for election as District
Officers for 2017/2018
District Commander P/C Ion Barnes
Box 171,
Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0
Cowichan
250-743-9855
District Executive Officer Wayne Smiley
1908 Frances Street
Duncan BC V9L 5A1
Cowichan
778-748-0676
District Educational Officer P/C Alexa Stochmal
117 Lakeview Crescent
Nanaimo BC V9T 6G8
Nanaimo
250 390-3805
District Financial Officer Carol Green
1930 Harmac Road
Nanaimo BC V9X 1L3
Nanaimo
250-722-4772
District Secretary P/D/C Sheila Boutcher
501 Greenbriar Place
Nanaimo BC V9T 4E8
Nanaimo
250-756-9227
District Membership Officer Nichol Miller
221-2300 Mansfield Drive,
Courtenay BC V9N 3S3
Cape Lazo
250-244-1554
2. The District Nominating Committee also nominates the following members for election as District
Officers, who, if elected, will have the duties indicated next to their names, assigned to them by the
District Executive Committee pursuant to District Regulation 10.2[b].
District Webmaster Wayne Smiley
1908 Frances Street
Duncan BC V9L 5A1
Cowichan
250-715-0228
North Star Editor P/D/C Sheila Boutcher
501 Greenbriar Place
Nanaimo BC V9T 4E8
Nanaimo
250-756-9227
District Historian P/C Joanne Farmer
436 Nottingham Drive
Nanaimo BC V9T 4T1
Nanaimo
250 758-8812
District Privacy Officer P/D/C Don Butt
1160 Ritchie Road
Gabriola BC V0R 1X3
Gabriola Island
250 247-7804
3. The District Nominating Committee also nominates the following member for appointment by the
members as Internal Financial Review Officer for the District:
P/D/C Bill Wilson
137 Bird Sanctuary Dr.
Nanaimo V9R 6G9
Nanaimo
250 754-3570
4. The Nominating committee also advises that:
a] the following member will serve on the District Executive Committee and the District Council by vir-
tue of his position as immediate Past District Commander, and does not require election or appoint
ment:
P/D/C Barry Ensign
1780 Woobank Road
Nanaimo BC V9X 1G8
Nanaimo
250 714-8755
barryensign74@@gmail.com
5. Pursuant to District Regulations 9.15.1 the following Members will serve on the District Nomi-
nating Committee for the 2017/2018 nominations by virtue of their position, and do not require
election or appointment.
Respectfully submitted,
P/D/C Peter Bolton P/D/C Sheila Boutcher D/C Barry Ensign Cdr Kevin Kavanagh
P/D/C Peter Bolton (Cape Lazo) Chair
P/D/C Barry Ensign (Nanaimo)
D/C Ion Barnes (Nanaimo)
VIND Rendezvous—2017
Having fun at the 2016
Rendezvous—a great way
to get to know members
from other squadrons
Have Safe and Happy Boating
this Summer
The rendezvous will be June 9th to 11th, at the Qualicum First Nation Campground, on the estuary of the Big Qualicum River. All sites are on the beach side of the access road, so everyone can go to sleep listening to the waves on the beach. It will be close to being anchored off shore, without having to keep an anchor watch or getting your feet wet!
Register by contacting Ion Barnes at [email protected] . Please do not try to reserve with the campground. If you wish to arrive early or stay later - once again contact Ion.
Please note that Ion needs confirmation, and a deposit for the trailer site. He also needs to know whether you will be attending Saturday dinner ( Salmon). Members are asked to bring a potluck side dishe or dessert. More information will follow very soon on the VIND website http://vind.ca/
The site fee is $30/day and dinner is $ 18 per ticket. Questions? contact Ion Barnes
All members, family and friends are welcome— do join us!
