October 2015

President’sMessage

The monthly publication of A.C.T. /UCT Edmonton Council 1016 for its members and community friends.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.Enjoy with family and friends.

See you all at the October 3rd

meeting.

Dwight Hunter, PRPPresident 2015 - 2016

PO Box 1901 Edmonton AB T5J 2P3Phone: 780-482-7908 Fax: 780-452-8945

www.uct.org/ab1016

Happy Thanksgiving

Dates to Remember

BREAKFAST MEETING

October 3, 2015

Chateau Nova159 Airport Road

Coffee 9:00 a.m.Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

Cost $12.00 per person

Bingo

Friday November 6, 2015Friday January 15, 2015

Casino

Camp January 15 & 16, 2016CAF March 17 & 18, 2016Club (To Be Announced)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Dwight Hunter

780-475-4499

Past President Sylvia Herman

780-458-1675

Secretary/ TreasurerDave Pagee

780-456-1541

Local Directors:

Udo Lehman

780-270-3437

Ivor MacBeath780-459-2880

Wayne Gasmo780-916-6222

Newsletter Editor/Publisher

Lil McDermott

780-475-0451l.mcdermott@shaw.ca

The Order ofUnited Commercial Travelers of America

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All KindaNotesA group of 48 members, family andfriends gathered at the Chateau Nova

for the Appreciation and Variety Night. Good food,good fellowship and good fun. For a while it lookedlike the magician made himself disappear, however hedid appear just before 9 pm and entertained those whoremained. You know we must getting old when peo-ple leave an event at 8:30 pm so they don’t miss theirbedtime!!

Congratulations to $1000 Scholarship recipient LucasPagee. Lucas is the grandson of Dave and LornaPagee. He ably thanked the Club and his grandparentsfor enabling him to receive this gift to help with hisongoing studies.

I was totally surprised, yet greatly honored when PastPresident Sylvia Herman announced my name andpresented me with the Roses For The Living Award. Iwant to thank Sylvia, the Board of Directors and who-ever else was involved in submitting my name for thisprestigious award. Thank You.

Gift Certificate door prizes were won by Sylvia Her-man, Marian Melnyk, Ria Carlson, Brenda Dool, EricCarlson and Greg Pagee. The 50/50 draw of $87 waswon by Myrt Ferrier. Congratulations all!

The magician engaged the audience in his magic showand although some of his antics confounded us, hemade it look simple. By the way Ivor, do you alwayscarry a spare pair of - - - - - - - in your pocket???

Mike Lynch and Louise Bennett announced that theywould again be selling Purdy’s Chocolates for theEdmonettes, with proceeds going to Camp He Ho Ha.They handed out order forms.to those who were there.

I have some Student Union Ticket books for sale at$20 each. These are being sold through the Club withproceeds going to Camp He Ho Ha. Give me a call at780-475-0451 if you would like one, two or ten. I willalso have them at the October meeting.

Received an e-mail from Harry Quarton in Summer-land BC. He and May appear to be doing well.

Keep those requests coming to have your Newslettere-mailed to you. Just E-mail me at

l.mcdermott@shaw.ca to receive your News-

letter electronically. Remember you will receive itsooner and it will be in color.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. This is a good time toget together and give thanks for our blessings.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday Oc-tober 3rd at the Nova Hotel.

Lil McDermottEditor/Publisher780-475-0451

HOSPITALSICK & VISITING

Chairman: Bob McGregor 780-489-7451

Co-Chairman: Ken Opper tshauser 780-435-1903

Committee Members:

Dave Pagee 780-456-1541Steve McEachern 780-439-4094John Tucker 780-962-1634Lil McDermott 780-475-0451Sylvia Herman 780-458-1675Al Tymko 780-456-4590

The following member would appreciate a short visit:

Harvey Sundahl - Shepherd’s Care 6608 - 28 Avenue

If you are aware of any member who is ill or in the hos-pital, please let the Hospital Sick and Visiting Commit-tee know. Spouses, family or friends, please call us.

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FREE BRUNCH

The following names were drawnat the June meeting for a free ticket

to the Breakfast Meeting onOctober 3rd, 2015

Charles Bradbrooke Wayne Gasmo

Mel Price

To collect, you must come to the October 3rd meeting.See you at the Chateau Nova!

PURDY’S CHOCOLATES

The 2015 Purdy’s Chocolate sales for the Edmonetteswill be handled by Michael Lynch (780-203-0978) andLouise Bennett (780-497-5464).

We will have the 2015 Purdy’s catalogues available atthe October 3rd Breakfast meeting and will be runningthe sales until the November 7th Breakfast meeting.

Delivery of products will be approximately the firstweek of December.

All proceeds from the sales will go to Camp He Ho Ha.

For further information and catalogues,please give Mike or Louise a call.

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OCTOBER

3rd Mike Nahornick 28th Robert HoskinsMary Tucker 16th Robert Sinclair Rudolph Jandewerth

5th Pauline Bradbrooke 19th Walter Deptuck 29th John Bottrell10th Hendrika Carlson 21st Richard Mellott 31st Ivor MacBeath13th Dale F. Gaehring 22nd Marshall Hlus

SERVICE AWARDS - October 4, 2014

50 Yrs 45 Yrs 35 Yrs

Jim S. Hunter John Haugen Robert Sinclair

Orest Michalichyn

I take this opportunity to thank all the members and the Edmonettes for their prayers, cards and kind words of sympathyand caring shown to me and my family on the loss of my sister Bernice Pagee in July. You have no idea how much thismeant to me. Thank you all.

Sincerely, Jennie Drouin

Remembering Wes

We would like to thank all our Brothers and Sisters in ACT/UCT for the kind condolence cards, phone calls and prayers ofsupport.

It warmed our hearts to see so many members attending the Memorial Service and Celebration of Wes’s life.

While this continues to be a difficult and painful time, your many kindnesses over the last few weeks gives us the strengthand courage to move forward

Thank you for your donations to Camp He Ho Ha and the Children’s Ability Fund. These gifts were very much appreciated.

Sincerest regards,

Sylvia Herman and family

Dear Lil:

Please accept my tardiness in acknowledging the 50 year Plaque which I received some time ago from the A-C-T/UCT.

We regret that May and I have been unable to attend any of your many functions, as we seldom get to Edmonton anymore.

We were honored to be chosen to accompany the Prime Minister, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and the Defence Ministerto the 70th Liberation of the Netherlands earlier this year. It was a most memorable event. Along with all the tributes tothe Canadian Forces, we were presented to HRH Princess Margarette of the Netherlands. Our thanks go out to the VeteransAffairs Canada for doing a superb job in looking after us.

We enjoy your Newsletter and it helps us to keep in touch to a very important part of our life. You can e-mail all futureNewsletters to: thequartonsmail@gmail.com

Our best regards to all our old friends and hello to all the younger members.

Yours truly,

Harry LCol. (Ret'd) J.H. Quarton

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Good evening. I am Lucas Pagee, the grandson of Davidand Lorna Pagee.

In June of this year, I graduated from St. Francis XavierHigh School. While attending FX, I was able to accom-plish honors for all 3 years and I’m looking forward tocontinuing this at MacEwan University.

On September 9th I became a full time student at MacE-wan. I am currently enrolled in a four-year business pro-gram and will earn a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in2019. The scholarship I am receiving today will be usedtowards my tuition and books.

I would like to thank my grandpa, David Pagee, for help-ing me get this scholarship. Without his hard work anddedication to A.C.T., which has been for the past 42years, I would not have been eligible for this award. Hehas also set a fine example for our whole family on howimportant volunteering is.

Finally, I would like to thank A.C.T. and all of its mem-bers for providing students with the opportunity to receivethese scholarships. Without scholarships such as these,many students would not be able to continue their educa-tion past high school. I am very grateful for my grandpaand the opportunity he has provided me with.

Thank you.

Lucas Pagee

2015 A.C.T./UCT Edmonton Council 1016 ScholarshipRecipient, Lucas Pagee (centre) with his grandparents Lor-na Pagee (left) and David Pagee (right).

Congratulations Lucas!

We wish you all the best in your future endeavors

On Thursday evening, September 17th , thirty members andguests came together at the Best Western - Westwood Inn tomeet UCT International President Thomas Hoffman and hislovely wife Kathleen.

Representatives from all four Edmonton area Councils werein attendance - Edmonton 1016, Edmonton South 1017, Sher-wood Park 1022 and St. Albert 1024. Thank you all for com-ing; it is wonderful that Tom and Kathleen were able to meetand chat with all of you.

Prior to the event, Dave Pagee and Lil McDermott treatedTom, Kathleen and Chris Phelan (Calgary North 1015 & In-ternational Director) to a tour of the A.C.T. Rec Centre. Allwere very impressed and Tom took many, many photos of thefacility.

Tom and Kathleen remarked many times how impressed theywere with our Councils and the service we provide within ourcommunity.

On September 12th, Edmonton Council 1016 Past President,Sylvia Herman (left) presented Lil McDermott with the‘Roses For The Living’ Award

PLEASE CALL ME AT780-456-1541

to let me know whether you are comingto the October 3rd Meeting.

I must give Nova Hotel a head count for meals.

Catering must know how much food to prepare.

Note: Meeting starts at 9 AM

Location: Chateau Nova, 159 Airport Road

Dave PageeLuncheon Chair CAF CASINO

The Children’s Ability Fund (CAF) is having aCasino on Thursday March 17 and Friday March18, 2016.

If you are able to work a shift or two please contactCarol or Marilyn at 780-454-9191 or e-mail tocarol@childrensabilityfund.ca

(An opportunity to earn points)

CAMP CASINO

Camp He Ho Ha is having a Casino on FridayJanuary 15 and Saturday January 16, 2016 at thePalace Casino, WEM.

If you are able to work a shift or two, please con-tact Ivor MacBeath at 780-459-2880

(An opportunity to earn points)

‘CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS’

Running Room and Easter Seals Alberta are delighted to be once again working together to host the ‘32nd Annual FallClassic’ (8 km and 16 km) on Sunday, October 11th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (approximately-when race ends). Be apart of the 2015 Running Room Fall Classic and volunteer today! This fundraising event is in support of Easter Sealsand funds raised will help Albertans with disabilities and medical conditions (www.easterseals.ab.ca).

This exciting event will begin with check in inside the Beverly Height Community Hall (4209 111 Avenue) for all par-ticipants. Easter Seals is responsible for getting all the volunteers for the race. There is a need for many volunteers alongthe route, at the finish line, and package pick-up. Your volunteerism will include a complimentary short sleeve cottonunisex shirt (picked up prior or at the Community Hall on race day), a ‘volunteer meal ticket’ for a pancake and sausagebreakfast with fruit and yogurt after the race, and the opportunity to cheer on 500 dedicated participants at this year’sFall Classic. Below are the volunteer descriptions and the numbers for each position so to ensure an enjoyable race ishad by all.

Course Marshals (7:45 am – 11:30 am) - The course marshals are along the route to direct participants so they don’tget lost, and to cheer them on and give them the encouragement that will help them through the event. Marshals alsolook out for any participants who may be having difficulties along the way and making sure they get some help. Bringalong a lawn chair, some noise makers, and maybe a book to read before the runners get to your location. Course mar-shals should be at their designated location no later than 7:45 am and parking is allowed as close as possible to your as-signed location (17 ‘musts’ and 26 ‘wanted’ for a total of 43 volunteers required).

Water Station (7:45 am – 11:30 am) – This is a fun high energy place as you offer runners water or Gatorade, and en-courage them in their run (13 volunteers required).

Package Pick-up (October 8th to October 10th) - This takes place at the Running Room located at 8537 - 109 Street,and volunteers will greet and provide the participants with their running packages. The date and times for package pick-up are as follows:

Saturday, October 10th (10am – 5pm - 1 needed)

Please contact me either by email (jodi@easterseals.ab.ca) or phone 780.429.0137, Ext 307 to confirm your involvementby Friday, October 2nd. Please note that we need 50+ volunteers, so feel free to invite your friends and family to volun-teer with you. We truly hope that we can count on you!!!!

Sincerely,

Jodi ZabludowskiDirector, Operations, Easter Seals AlbertaPhone: 780-429-0137 Ext. 307

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Another opportunity to earn points.