Thursday, February 20, 2014. Annual Location - Fairmont Royal York Toronto - Alberta Room -

General # 621 & Board of Governors # 611 40 members were present.

AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SHOWMEN FOR SHOWMEN

CANADIAN CHAPTER

21 Oak Street Brantford, ON N3T 2A6 - ph. (888) 974-0547

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

who maybe just our newsletter to

couldn’t make it to a meeting. It was always done that way. I like the tradition and no one else is doing it, so lets send them as well as all our own members. Lets send some words in and make it interesting. There are some sharp people at the meetings we need more history more pictures more input. Looking forward to some eventful meetings in the future. Bring some ideas, bring some sponsorships, bring donations for upcoming events. Buy some tickets. See you all at the next meeting where I might tell the tale of my Mothers beginnings in Show Business operating her Side Show. Giant Killer Rats from New York City. As well as Ev’s Old Fashioned Lemonade. Don’t miss out, more jackpots to follow.......

BRUCE WAYNE BROCK

NEWSLETTER UPDATE

There are a few Heroes at our meetings that need to be noticed. Their attendance and their commitment to just getting things done should be acknowledged. Past Presidents that keep things rolling and headed in the right direction deserve congratulations. This Club is important and our Treasurer and Past President Mr McCafferty said it best when he said that a Newsletter is just part of the cost of doing business. Lets all do some writing in it and have our voice heard. This, I am sure, will help to bring us a little closer to our goals in the next few years. Facebook, Twitter and our website are here to stay but getting the news out to everyone is part of a commitment to communication and caring for fellow members

THE CLUB IS LOOKING FOR A NEW SECRETARY.Need not be a Member. Send Resume’s and/or intentions to our President

bruce@cartershows.ca or Interim Secretary tomcox1@me.com

The updated and amended Constitution of the Showmen’s League of America - Canadian Chapter was voted on and ratified at the Annual Board of Governors meeting at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, February 20, 2014. This up to date version, with supplement page detailing all amendments is

available online here: http://www.showmensleague.ca/about.htm

It’s Official! Carter Shows & Classic Amusements

are Now One!

President of Classic Amusements, Bruce Brock has recently purchased Carter Shows Ltd. from Mr. Jerry O’Neill. The deal will amalgamate the 2 companies. Starting this season, both shows will operate as Carter Shows Ltd.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events:- Meeting Mon March 17, 2014, 7:pm - Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Oak St, Brantford, - Hit the Road Party - Saturday April 5, 2014 - 7:00 pm - Location: Royal Canadian Legion 21 Oak Street Brantford. Entertainment will be D.J. Justin Terry. $10. at the door. Dinner to be Baked Ham and scalloped potatoes. Contact Diane Skinkle 519-756-4425 or PP Bill Denault 519-458-4563 for details.- Last Meeting Monday April 7, 2014, 7:00 pm - Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Oak St, Brantford.

N3T 2A6

SICK & WELFARE: Marge Shank can be reached at her home # 416-604-7089 or cell # 647-669-9811. Contact her with any info on any ailing Members. - Long time Club Member PP Dave Farberman is recovering well at home from food poisoning. - Eldest Club Member Peter Dunbar is in long term care in the Veteran’s wing at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Visit him if you’re in the area or send a card or regards through Marge.

Carm Eaton, is recovering slowly from a serious flu.CEMETERY REPORT Paul Bissonnette says: “No news here is good news.” - Members please post your updated home and email addresses with ph. numbers and other contact info via message to Facebook or through the website or contact Interim Secretary PP Tom Cox by email or phone or email or facebook to James Gain.- Newsletter - Any news on your show or the industry in general, items to buy or sell through the Newsletter can be directed to James Gain 705-432-2924 or - Any ideas or comments about the SLA-CC should be directed to President Bruce Wayne Brock at

-Past Club Secretary :

james.gain@bell.net

bruce@cartershows.ca

CONFERENCE CALLS to Meetings will be starting up again in October. Sign up and never again miss another Meeting. Contact Taylor Weatherill to find out how easy it is to get hooked up, stay informed and have your say. c. 416 556 0749 or

:

taylorweatherill@gmail.com

Monday, March 3, 2014. Location - Royal Canadian Legion - 21 Oak Street, Brantford, ON - 25

General Meeting # 622 & Board of Governors # 612members were present.

- Tony Cope and Karen Hartley are now installed as New Members to Board of Governors.- James Gain will paint the Presidential Portrait of PP Brad McCafferty

- PP Tom Cox will be Interim Secretary until a more permanent position has been fulfilled. Please contact him at tomcox1@me.com. Chris Clarke is now Chair of the Yearbook Committee. He also Chairs the Media and Internet and is Webmaster of the club Website. Diane Skinkle is Entertainment Chair. PP Barry Jamieson Chairs the Finance Committee. James Gain Chairs the Newsletter.

There are plans to have a BIG & BETTER YEARBOOK this year so get ready for it.

“The object and purpose of The Showmen's League of America, Canadian Chapter is:

To promote the mutual welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to assist each member by honourable means; to promote friendship and good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a social and fraternal organization; to provide for the government of The Showmen's League of America, Canadian Chapter, to bring together in harmonious, fraternal and social intercourse all persons who are connected with or have been connected with or are affiliated with the amusement profession. And to uplift the morale of amusements and to do unto others as we should have them do unto us.” Article I - Section 2 Constitution The Showmen’s League of America - Canadian Chapter

-We are now issuing VIP Cards to all Past Presidents and Life Members. Some have them, some don't. Please contact the Club if You don't have Yours!

-An SLA-CC clothing line is in the works. T-Shirts, Sweats, Jackets, caps and hats will be available soon. The Club Logo will be embroidered on a line of classy clothing to identify You as a Member of the Showmen's League of America - CC. Additional Canadian Show and ride names can be incorporated into any special order. Contact PP Bill Denault or Drew M. Baird (905) 912-9960 for information and prices.

Albion Amusements' John William Robertson and family. Mr Robertson is awarded the sketch of the upcoming John Robertson Plaque, presented by outgoing SLA-CC PP Brad McCafferty.

Incoming President Bruce Wayne Brock accepts the Gavel from PP Brad McCafferty. Best of Luck in 2014 Bruce!!!

From left to right: PP Phil McCafferty - Treasurer, Drew Baird - Recording Secretary, Richard K. Spear - 2nd Vice, Steve Weatherill - 1st Vice, Bill Denault - 3rd Vice , Bruce Wayne Brock - PresidentPP

2014 DAIS

CANADIAN CHAPTERAN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SHOWMEN FOR SHOWMEN

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Past President’s DinnerPast President’s DinnerCalling all members. President Bruce Wayne Brock is demanding attendance at the next meeting. We need more jackpots we need more members talking about

how great the food is. We are about fellowship. Bring it. Come book some spots... sell some bears.

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Past President’s DinnerPast President’s DinnerAWARDSAWARDS

Jerry O’Neill

Diane Skinkle Janice JeffreysA.E. Jeffreys

Insurance

Ted Collins Wonderland Foods

Karen HartleyPast President, 3rd Vice & Showman of the Year

BIG Bill Denault

Past President Randy Homeniuk

Past President Barry Jamieson

PresidentBruce Wayne Brock

Fred Robertson Tony Cope

BRONZE

PLATINUMBRUCE WAYNE BROCK

DANNY CAMPBELL PP - RANDY HOMENIUKJEFFREYS INSURANCEPP - BARRY JAMIESON

JERRY O’NEILL

PP -

SILVERFRED & NANCY

ROBERTSON

DREW M. BAIRD, TIMMINS BISSONNETTE, PP - TOM COX, PP - BILL DENAULT, A&K ENTERPRISES, TONY FISLER, JACK HOLLANDER,

WONDERLAND FOODS & EQUIPMENT, PP - CARRIE ROBERTSON, JOHN ROBERTSON SR, JOE ROY, DIANE & LARRY SKINKLE,

PP - GEORDIE TODD, CLASSIC TOYS, EDWARD YANYK, STEVE WEATHERILL, PP - BILLY GORDON

To The Following THANKS

Sponsors

CANADIAN CHAPTERAN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SHOWMEN FOR SHOWMEN

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Annual General & Board MeetingAnnual General & Board Meeting

In one of his last acts as President, Brad McCafferty is first to sign off on the final version of the 2014 Constitution of the Showmen's League of America - Canadian Chapter. Congratulations Brad on a fine job done for the year.

A big

THANK YOU

to PP Tom Cox and Board Members of

O.A.A.S. for providing The Showmen’s League

of America CCThe Alberta Room, a fine and spacious accommodation to conduct our Annual

General and Board of Governors Meeting.

Drew M. Baird - Recording Secretary, Richard K. Spear - 2nd Vice, Brad McCafferty - Outgoing President, Bruce Wayne Brock - Incoming President, Steve Weatherill - 1st Vice, PP Phil McCafferty - Treasurer.

PP Bill Denault - 3rd Vice (just outside of frame)

Cutting Up Jackpots PP Dave Farberman, Timmins Bissonnette, Shane Farberman, Paul Bissonnette, PP Randy Homenuik

Chris Clarke, PP “Get that lens outta my face kid!” Marge Shank w. PP Dave Farberman in background.

CANADIAN CHAPTERAN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SHOWMEN FOR SHOWMEN

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Annual General & Board MeetingAnnual General & Board Meeting

Pp’s Barry Jamieson, Geordie Todd & Randy Homeniuk

The NEW Showmensleague.ca is online. We are looking for photos to add to the galleries. Show specific photos are welcome as well as vintage photos. Please email them to us through our website.

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1977 Past President Dave Farberman & Timmins Bissonnette

Jack and Gary HollanderDianne Skinkle, PP Bill Denault, & Larry Skinkle

Recording Secretary - Drew M. Baird Karen Hartley

Dale Thistle, Tony Cope & PP Shane Farberman John Robertson Sr & PP Dave Farberman