FW: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

Further comments/responses on the above subject.

 

 

  Jack Morrison

 

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From: David Nelson [mailto:David.Nelson@johnstonequipment.com]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:58 AM
To: gsneddon2; S & J Morrison; general@nobsrfc.com; Dave Haslam
Cc: apiggott@rogers.com
Subject: RE: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

Hi Gord, Jack et al,

 

I would also like to add that the majority of the funding that this “article” in BC Rugby News is directed funding: in other words if not used for, say, coaching, the monies are not free to be used elsewhere. It would be great to have all sorts of sponsorships to be able to use monies freely wherever they are needed but reality is we are a niche sport in our country. All of us involved are passionate bordering probably on fanatical for our sport.

I will give you an idea of what we as Rugby in Ontario face when it comes to garnering sponsorship. Living in Oakville, a town of 170,000 people, we have the Oakville Soccer Club which has a membership base of over 10,000. Also living in Ontario, a province of 13.2 million (estimated on July 1, 2010), we have Rugby Ontario with a membership base of under that 10,000 mark. Much harder to get visibility and funds other than from like-minded individuals as you might imagine.

 

And I would agree that much of the sentiment coming out of this website is not the best. Everyone is welcome to their opinion but there are times that site is more counterproductive than anything else.

 

From: gsneddon2 [mailto:gsneddon2@cogeco.ca]
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 3:32 PM
To: 'S & J Morrison'; general@nobsrfc.com; 'Dave Haslam'
Cc: David Nelson; apiggott@rogers.com
Subject: RE: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

Jack,

 

Thanks for copying me on this e mail. As a member of the board of Rugby Canada I think I can add some comments and explanations that may be helpful and also help dispel some myths.

 

First and foremost we are about winning, make no mistake about that.  The whole goal is to have the best coaches, managers, administrators in place to develop as many players who are capable of playing at the National level and Internationally. Canada competes to win, it’s that simple.

 

That is why so much effort has gone into getting the right structures and systems in place over the past five years. That is why we have the coaching staff that we do and with Trevor’s pending retirement allows us to find that Director of Rugby with the right skill set to build on that winning attitude and culture.  Take a look at the backgrounds of our current coaching staff it is impressive. Kieran Crowley, Geraint John, Neil Barnes and Clive Griffiths are currently with the senior men’s side in England.

 

I’m not sure if you have watched the Churchill Cup Games this year but of interest, this is the second year in a row that we, Canada have reached the finals. In 2010 Canada beat France A to advance to the final against England Saxons. This year Canada defeated Russia and Italy A to advance to the finals against England Saxons. That hasn’t happened by accident and is in no small part due to the coaching and opportunities created and provided to the athletes to compete overseas in a professional environment. Domestically the past two years of the Canadian Rugby Championship has helped develop and identify the domestic based players and provided a level of competition that was previously absent. To quote Rod Snow after a Rock Blues game he described the CRC as the most intense competitive domestic competition he has ever participated in.

 

For anyone to compare the RFU with Rugby Canada is well, ludicrous. That would be like comparing Stade Francais or Leicester to Crusaders. The progress made in the UK, in England in particular since the game turned professional in 1996 is outstanding. If you think back to the crowd size prior to 1996 at a Wasps Bath game as an example then think on the numbers they draw today they have come a long way. Canada doesn’t have a professional game yet (I am hopeful) and the challenge right now is to maintain the ability to compete with those countries that do.  It won’t be easy,emerging Nations such as Georgia and Japan are going to be difficult especially when you take into account that rugby in Georgia is now their national sport and has had huge amounts of investment poured into it. Likewise in Japan where company teams is the base approach.

 

As for grass roots, I agree that is fundamentally important, but that responsibility is primarily that of the Provinces and the branch unions. Ontario has done an outstanding job in that regard, and Crusaders as a club have in terms of numbers led the way. Rugby Canada’s primary responsibility is the national teams, and administration of the game across the country. In the past year service level agreements (ie who does what) have been put in place with the cooperation and input from the Provinces, Ontario in particular, those have helped further define everyone’s respective roles.

 

Jack we have a way to go, I’m not blind to that and challenges ahead but we’re on the right path, of that I am positive. The game is growing across the country most significantly in Ontario and our National teams and the systems that improve and develop them are improving overall with results where they need to be, on the field. After all that’s where it counts.

 

Canada both men’s and women’s teams remain competitive and candidly continue to punch above their weight class, given their current levels of funding. That is simply a reflection of the quality and commitment of those involved. The women are true contenders for a world title at some point in the future.

 

Some things to ponder on are; Our women were one of the few sports in Canada to achieve funding from the own the podium program. As the name implies you have to stand a chance of being in the medals to achieve that. They the women did that on merit. Additionally the last three tournaments they have won.

 

The IRB hold Rugby Canada as one of the top twelve unions in the world. Sport Canada lists Rugby Canada as one of the best managed sports in the country. Those facts are independent and contrary to what is written by the author below.

 

Jack, Rugby Canada has lots to be proud of. We are most definitely making progress.

 

This year August 6^th Canada will play the USA at BMO field. This is a real opportunity to showcase the game in a professional environment at a location that couldn’t be better served by various modes of transport. It’s also a real opportunity for the Canadian Rugby public to get behind their side prior to the Rugby World Cup and put a good showing in the stands. It should be a great event and look forward to seeing everyone there. It will be successful if people come out and support their team. I can tell you now that the game will be broadcast live on two major networks.

 

Jack I have taken the opportunity to reply to all, and please feel free to share my comments with whomever you feel appropriate. As I say there is much to looks forward to.

 

Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

 

 

Gordon

 

Gordon Sneddon

Director Rugby Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From: S & J Morrison [mailto:s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca]
Sent: Saturday June 11, 2011 00:23
To: general@nobsrfc.com; 'Dave Haslam'
Subject: FW: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

Some very interesting and thought provoking comments on our game in Canada

 

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From: barb&bob gibbons [mailto:pickledpair@shaw.ca]
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:04 PM
To: Bob Shewchuk; Byron Tucker; 'Chuck Bonsant'; Derek Coke-Kerr; Don Whidden; Jack Morrison; Ken Burrows; 'Lawarence Myer'; Peter Twiss; Rick Rollins; Rick Thompson; Robin Tweedy; Rod Walsh; Ross Boyes; Ryan Thomas; Stan Thorseth; Stuart Cowan; Terry Dunn; Terry MacPherson; 'Terry Romaniuk'; Tim McGee; Tom Shacklady; Tony Bauer; Troy Schnelle; Vic Michalchuk; Wes Slavik; Yvon Ouellette
Subject: FW: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

 

 

From: Chris Suvan [mailto:csuvan@norchris.com]
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 10:50 AM
To: ltrugby@ltrugby. ca
Subject: [LTRugby] The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement

 

 

The 2010 Rugby Canada Financial Statement and New Post for General Manager Operations and Performance

 

Comments from BC Rugby News

 

[ed. comments below]
posted June 9 2011

2010 Rugby Canada Financials

The Rugby Canada financials for 2010 were put up on the RC website last week and we’ll look at those numbers. I’ve been a critic of the current administration of Rugby Canada, the one created by the Agents of Change about a decade ago. Their vision was to create a more professional administration (read more paid staff) and therefore raise the standard of rugby in the country. Using a top down approach we would generate more revenue, the national team performance would improve and rugby would enjoy a golden era in Canada. That, I assume, was the theory... it didn’t work.

In reality Rugby Canada is on the dole and pretending to be like the Fortune 500 executive (RFU) who lives across the street. We dress like him, act like him and drive the same car but while he’s pulling in a six figure salary we’re cashing our monthly welfare cheque. Then we scratch our head and wonder why we’re getting further in debt and none of our big dreams are coming true. It’s time to stop the charade, ditch the suit, put on some jeans, roll up the sleeves and start to do some honest work from the grassroots up. That’s the vision of Rugby Canada that I would support.

If we want to see what a real professional rugby organization looks like financially then we’ll compare the RFU financials to Rugby Canada’s and analyze where the money comes from and where it goes.

The RFU has 112 million in revenue, RC has 6.6 million. Their big four sources are Tickets 21.3, Broadcasting 24.6, Sponsorship 14.8, Hospitality 27.7. Our big four sources are iRB payments 1.7, Government payments .8, Membership payments 1.4, Rugby Canada generated 1.9 (sponsorship, national teams, domestic competitions, merchandise, other). We have no broadcast revenue because we don’t have a strong product to sell, our ticket sales are minimal because we don’t have many home test matches, we don’t have hospitality revenue because we don’t own a stadium, our sponsorship revenue is 0.4 million (and I’m guessing much of that is “in kind” services and product). RFU has profits of 25.8 million, RC has a profit of 57 thousand dollars. If you factor in money owing to the Churchill Cup, Demand Loans and Deferred Fees we apparently are running at a deficit of 1.3 million according to the balance sheet.

Let’s also take a look at where the money is spent. RFU spends 13% (11.5) on Elite rugby, 20% (17.2) on Community, 18% (15.4) on Admin and 17% (14.5) on their Stadium. RC spends 38% (2.5) on Elite, 10% (.7) on Community, 25% (1.6) on Admin and 12% (.8) on Membership (basically insurance).

Rugby is not professional in Canada, we don’t have a professional administration revenue profile so let’s stop pretending and start growing rugby from the ground up. As I've said many times, 25% admin costs are too high, we need to drastically reduce that figure and spend more on community initiatives. The volunteer community is the real strength of Canadian rugby and that needs to be appreciated, recognized and organized.

Rugby Canada Financials for 2010
RFU Financials for 2010

General Manager - Operations and Performance

Job Posting General Manager

From what I understand this job is to replace Trevor Arnold who is retiring. TA's current job description is Director of Rugby. I have issues with the job description and concerns on how this person will be selected.

Nowhere in Trevor Arnold's job description does it say he's responsible for creating winning rugby programs. His job description on the RC website states: "The Director of Rugby reports to the CEO is responsible for ensuring that Rugby Canada continues to plan and develop in accordance with strategic planning guidelines and agreed upon funding parameters. The Director of Rugby is responsible for and will provide leadership to all Rugby programs and support the on-going endeavors of Rugby Canada staff members to improve the skills and knowledge they require to perform their roles effectively. This person will plan, manage, implement and promote “best practice” and promote a positive image of the sport within and beyond the Rugby community."

So basically follow the guidelines, no matter how flawed, and promote a positive image... and people wonder why winning is secondary in the Rugby Canada culture.

The new job is only a little better, it does mention in one line: "The primary challenge of this position is to improve Canada’s international success and status." But then repeats the same line about positive image: "The successful candidate will plan, manage, implement and promote best practice resulting in a positive image within and beyond the Canadian Rugby community." Bottom line what is more important to you as a member of Canadian rugby, winning or image, substance or style? If you say image, which is what I believe the Rugby Canada directors and staff are primarily interested in, then you shouldn't complain about losing at the international level, just bask in the positive image that they're creating. If you're more interested in winning then you should be concerned as well.

The job description is full of flowery language that is sometimes contradictory and often meandering. Good luck in finding the right person using this job description as a yardstick. Here is a particularly meaningless statement: "The General Manager must possess an understanding and acceptance of as well as support for future international success for the national Rugby teams of both genders." Seriously what does that mean, do you possess an understanding of future international success, do you possess an acceptance of future international success, do you support future international success? Really you'd have to be a moron to answer no to any of those questions and still apply for the job, and we don't need any more people with a knack for the absurd.

Reading through the job description do you feel confident they'll find the right person to turn around Canada's on field performance? It's more likely to attract an academic who has very little understanding about the realities of the job. Here is my addendum to the job description:

You will be responsible and held accountable for the following measurable outcomes:
- you will ensure the Men's U20 team wins the JWRT competition and returns to the top 12 championship
- you will ensure that Canada's Senior men now ranked 15th increase by at least two ranking levels
- you will ensure Canada's men and women 7s teams qualify for the 2016 Olympics
- you will ensure Canada's women maintain a top six ranking
- you will have a four year cycle to accomplish these tasks and will be evaluated every year on your progress

Plain English, measurable outcomes, this is really what we're looking for, positive image comes second.

So who will be selecting this person, hopefully not the person leaving that position. We need people who will be held accountable for the selection. I'd like to see some people from the rugby community on the selection panel. I suspect if Graham Brown is dominant on the selection committee he'll select someone who won't be a threat to his position and is a good follower, someone who can easily be thrown under the bus if there's an outcry for accountability, not really what we need. It seems the people we've selected lately at the national level have been good followers, the good leaders, like Morgan Williams have been removed. It may make for a harmonious office environment but it doesn't do anything to improve Canadian rugby on the field.

 

 

 

FW: ```````````````+-[LTRugby] CROWLEY NAMES 50 MAN LONG LIST FOR RWC

   FYI

 

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From: barb&bob gibbons [mailto:pickledpair@shaw.ca]
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 4:56 PM
To: Bob Shewchuk; Byron Tucker; 'Chuck Bonsant'; Derek Coke-Kerr; Don Whidden; Jack Morrison; Ken Burrows; 'Lawarence Myer'; Peter Twiss; Rick Rollins; Rick Thompson; Robin Tweedy; Rod Walsh; Ross Boyes; Ryan Thomas; Stan Thorseth; Stuart Cowan; Terry Dunn; Terry MacPherson; 'Terry Romaniuk'; Tim McGee; Tom Shacklady; Tony Bauer; Troy Schnelle; Vic Michalchuk; Wes Slavik; Yvon Ouellette
Subject: FW: ```````````````+-[LTRugby] CROWLEY NAMES 50 MAN LONG LIST FOR RWC

 

 

 

From: Chris Suvan [mailto:csuvan@norchris.com]
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:43 PM
To: ltrugby@ltrugby. ca
Subject: ```````````````+-[LTRugby] CROWLEY NAMES 50 MAN LONG LIST FOR RWC

 

Canadian national senior men's coach Kieran Crowley has released a 50-man extended Rugby World Cup squad.

A squad list is a requirement of the IRB for the Rugby World Cup and can be as few as 30 or as many as 50 players.

While the 30-man cup squad confirmation isn't due until July, Crowley said he wanted players to know where they stood in terms of development and selection opportunities.

"We wanted to make it 50 to show player where they're at," Crowley said. "We've got to make sure all players know they're in contention so they continue to work hard."

The squad features all members of the 2011 Churchill Cup squad and players ranging in age and experience.

"It's a squad we've narrowed down when looking at positional coverage," Crowley said. "We've picked the 50 best players that we can and the Canadian rugby Championship has played a big part in that. We've certainly used the Americas Rugby Championship trip to Argentina, the European tour in November and the Churchill Cup to expose a lot of players, which allowed us to narrow it down to the group we have. It's been a long process."

At the helm of the squad is Pat Riordan, who Crowley has named his Rugby World Cup captain.

The 31-year-old hooker from Burnaby, British Columbia, has 37 caps for Canada and brings to the table the elements Crowley looks for in a captain.

"Pat's been captain ever since I've been here," Crowley said. "He has the values I'm looking for in a player. He works hard on and off the field, he knows the game and creates a very positive team environment."

While no players have been ruled out of the squad due to injury, the squad is without prop Kevin Tkachuk.

The 34-year-old with more than 50 caps to his name recently finished his final season with the Glasgow Warriors and Crowley said there were several factors that led to the decision not to include him.

"Kevin has been a great servant for Canadian rugby," Crowley said. "We just feel there's been some players that have gone past him in terms of performance.

"You've got to have so many players who can play both sides of the scrum. Then you look at how many looseheads and tightheads you've got. We feel we've looked at all the positions and covered them."

In terms of the overall forward selections, Crowley felt the scrum had shown improvements during the Churchill Cup, but knows the Rugby World Cup will present distinct challenges up front with Japan, Tonga, France and New Zealand competing in Canada's pool.

"Our scrums improved, but it's still a massive challenge," Crowley said. "We've got a long way to go."

Crowley added that there were some other players that had been working hard and came close to selection.

"There's a couple of players that are probably very unlucky to not be included in this list," he said. "But it's about positional coverage."

Crowley also addressed the youth element in the squad, saying development has been a key focus in the lead up to the World Cup.

"Over the last couple of years we've developed players through various opportunities to the extent that in the last year we've had players come through in ability and experience," he said. "There are some young players in the squad. Youth brings excitement, it brings a lack of fear. They bring a change of environment."


Forwards

Hookers
Ryan Hamilton (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Mike Pletch (Lucan, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Pat Riordan (Burnaby, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)


Props
Hubert Buydens (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Tom Dolezel (London, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Scott Franklin (Regina, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Jason Marshall (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Andrew Tiedemann (St. Albert, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Frank Walsh (St. John's, NFLD, The Rock/CRC)
Doug Wooldridge (Lindsay, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)



Second Row
Brett Beukeboom (Lindsay, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Jamie Cudmore (Squamish, B.C., Clermont Ferrand/PRO)
Brian Erichsen (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Mitch Gudgeon (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Tyler Hotson (Vancouver, B.C., Plymouth/PRO)
Jon Phelan (Montreal, QC, The Rock/CRC)
Luke Tait (Barrie, ON, unattached)



Back Row
Tyler Ardron (Peterborough, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Aaron Carpenter (Brantford, ON, Plymouth Albion/PRO)
Nanyak Dala (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Adam Kleeburger (White Rock,B.C., Unattached)
Jeremy Kyne (Wellington, NZ/Edmonton, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Stan McKeen (Vancouver, B.C., Oxford University)
John Moonlight (Pickering, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Chauncey O'Toole (Bell Isle, NB, The Rock/CRC)
Kevin Parfrey (St. John’s, NL, The Rock/CRC)
Jebb Sinclair (Fredericton, NB, The Rock/CRC)
Sean Michael-Stephen (Oakville, ON, Plymouth Albion/PRO)



Backs

Scrum-halves
Kyle Armstrong (Whitby, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)
Ed Fairhurst (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Jamie Mackenzie (Oakville, ON, Esher/PRO)
Sean White (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Eric Wilson (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)



Fly-halves
Connor Braid (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Nathan Hirayama (Richmond, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Ander Monro (Victoria, B.C., Ontario Blues/CRC)



Centres
Nick Blevins (Vancouver, B.C., Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Ryan Smith (Calgary, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Conor Trainor (Victoria, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Phil Mackenzie (Oakville, ON, Esher/PRO)
Mike Scholz (Oakville, ON, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Tyler Wish (Victoria, BC, The Rock/CRC)


Wings
Sean Duke (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears/CRC)
Justin Mensah-Coker (Vancouver, B.C., B.C. Bears)
DTH van der Merwe (Victoria, B.C., Glasgow Warriors/PRO)
Jeff Hassler (Calgary, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC)
Ciaran Hearn (Conception Bay, NFLD, The Rock/CRC)
Taylor Paris (Barrie, ON, Ontario Blues/CRC)


Fullbacks
Matt Evans (Duncan, B.C., Unattached)
James Pritchard (Parkes, Australia, Bedford/PRO)



Canada's national senior men's team is qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, taking place this September and October. Currently ranked 15th in the world Canada will take on Tonga, France, Japan and New Zealand. Today's announcement reveals the fifty players comprising Canada's long list selection, with the final team announcement taking place early in July. That team will be in Toronto on August 6th at BMO Field taking on the USA in the first of a home and away series with International Rugby Board ranking points on the line as well as playing for the storied Can AM Trophy. The game will be broadcast live on TSN - and we are encouraging media outlets to register now for this great opportunity to see the highest ranking men's team sport in Canada play in Toronto. To register - go to http://www.rugbycanada.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=0&clientID=3817&pageID=10762

 

 

Chris Suvan

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V.P. Fundraiser

LT Newsletter

csuvan@norchris.com

780-425-9350 (Work)

780-710-1230 (Cell)

 

FW: Last Call for discount Can-Am tickets

Please see the email below.
Chris

Original Message:
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From: Barry Goldberg bgoldberg1@cogeco.ca
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:11:25 +0000
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Subject: Last Call for discount Can-Am tickets

Folks,

This is the last call for the discounted tickets for aug 6 international.
The $65 seats are $45.50 plus tickmaster fee.....the $45 seats are $31.50
plus ticketmaster fee.

Some of you verbally told me you wanted tickets but quite frankly I've
forgotten who, so please reply to this email by midnight tonight. I'll be
sending in the order first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

Barry
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FW: SOCCER: NOBS vs. BOTSC "NOBS WORLD"

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen where ever you are in the Nobs World on this last weekend in June!  Let’s start things off with congratulations to the family of Neil Alexander.  Neil’s wife gave birth to a 6lb, 9oz baby girl; Samantha Jane.  Neil reports “mum and daughter are doing fine and are at home already.  I am a bit frayed around the edges though!”   This weekend there is a game at the home of Balmy Beach RFC.  Kickoff is at 1pm and carpooling from Burlington departs at 11:30am.   Don’t forget touch is also on this Sunday at 1pm as it is every Sunday in Burlington.  The weekend of July 8^th could be a busy one.  Friday the 8^th is the first leg of our soccer fixtures.  Mr. Guilfoyle has provided us with details below.  Saturday the 9^th  there is a game with the Welsh Old boys to be held at 12pm at Eglinton Flats.  All are invited to come out.  More details are to follow.  The next day, the 10^th we travel to Brampton for a 1pm kickoff  with the mighty XL’S.  Cricket has been confirmed for August 14^th with Larry Doyle at the helm and last but not least; golf has been confirmed for August the 20^th.   See Jack Morrison to get your name on the list to play.  To close out, don’t forget the service for Dave Swift at 2pm at the Burlington Cultural Center, on Monday June 27th.   See you on the pitch, Da Thug

 

 

SOCCER GAMES

 

Niagara Old Boys vs Burlington Old Timers Soccer Club

 

Game 1             Friday, July 8 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Rugby Field

 

Game 2           Friday, Aug 12 @ 6:00 p.m.

Sherwood Forest Park, Field G off Burloak

 

If you are interested in being selected, please give your name to John Guilfoyle or Mel Crossfield.

 

johnguilfoyle99@gmail.com

905-389-7371

 

Fw: A Celebration of Life- Dave Swift

Ladies and gentlemen, here is an update on plans to celebrate the life of Dave Swift, Craig

----- Original Message -----

From: Barry Goldberg

To: Blg

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:03 PM

Subject: A Celebration of Life- Dave Swift

 

Dear Centaurs and friends of "Swifty",

 

A celebration of Life for Dave will be held on Monday June 27th at 2:00pm at the Burlington Art Center.

 

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations made to The Carpenters Hospice would be appreciated.

 

The Burlington Centaurs clubhouse will be open at 7:00 pm on Thursday June 23 for alumni and friends to raise a glass and share memories of the man who did so much for the club and sport he loved.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Barry Goldberg

President

Burlington Centaurs RFC

NOBS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - 2011

NOBS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - 2011

 

 

DATE:         Saturday, August 20, 2011

VENUE:       Burlington Springs Golf Course, 5235 Cedar Springs Road, Burlington

                   905-335-2922                 

COST:          $59.00 per player (thanks to HST)

TEE OFF:     Noon sharp – Need everyone there by 11:45 a.m. at the latest!!

Following golf our steak B.B.Q will be hosted at the Burlington Rugby Club House,

Located on Fairview, east of Appleby Line.

 

Non-Golfers are welcome to the B.B.Q. but we need to know numbers so that we’ll

have food enough for everyone.

We’ll be keeping with the tradition of asking volunteers to make salads, desserts, etc.  

Please liaise with Sue Morrison on this.

B.B.Q:                   $10.00 per person

LIBATION:             Club Bar

Prizes will be presented following the B.B.Q.  Donations to the prize table would be

much appreciated.

Maximum number of Golfers is 44.  To sign up please let Jack Morrison know ASAP

(905 823 3361) or (e-mail: s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca).

We need to collect $59.00 from each golfer by AUGUST 10^th since we have to pay

the course one week prior to the tournament.   Cheques are preferred made

payable to NOBS RFC – GOLF.  Give your cheque to Rolf Thomas, Jack Morrison

or any member of the NOBS Exec.

 

Thanks everybody.  Hope to see you there for another fun day.

 

             

Jack & Sue Morrison

 

905 823 3361 – s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca

 

FW: Dave Swift

Good morning one and all.  I received this from Dave’ wife Liz yesterday.  I have been informed that there will  be a memorial wake for Dave on Monday June 27^th at 2pm at the Burlington Cultural Centre.  As more information is available I will pass it on to you.  Craig

 

From: Elizabeth Swift [mailto:swiftliz@cogeco.ca]
Subject: Dave Swift

 

I have looked through Dave's e-mail address book, and am sending this message to the names that are familiar.

 

I don't know if you are aware that Dave is very ill. Before February, he had six years of treatment for colon cancer, but has spent the last several weeks in hospital. He is now living at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington.

 

Sometime in the future, we will be arranging a 'Celebration of Dave's life' , in other words,

a wake. I would like to have a collection of friends' memories available to show then, and for our family to keep. If you have a special memory of Dave that you would like to share, please will you e-mail it to me., at swiftliz@cogeco.ca

 

Thank you

 

Liz Swift