CANADIAN VOLKSSPORT FEDERATION LA FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE VOLKSSPORT 31st ANNUAL CONVENTION MAY 25 27, 2018 ATLANTICA HOTEL 1989 Robie Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3G5 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Hosted by Dartmouth Volksmarch Club Celebrating 35 years in Volkssports www.dartmouthvolksmarchclub.com
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Welcome Note From CVF President, Beverley Cattrall Welcome, one and all, to CVF s 2018 Convention hosted by the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club. There is much to celebrate as we gather together, including DVC s 35 th anniversary and the 50 th anniversary of IVV. The theme of the Convention is Nova Scotia, Where It All Began, so I hope you will have many opportunities to learn more of the history of DVC, Halifax and Dartmouth, and Nova Scotia as you try out the many lovely walks our hosts have planned for us. The Convention serves as a wonderful forum, for renewing old friendships while making new ones. It is my hope that you will enjoy every minute of the coming days, and that you will make memories to last a lifetime. See you on the trails! Message de la présidente - Beverley Cattrall Bienvenue à tous au congrès 2018 de la FCV organisé par le Club Volksmarch Dartmouth. En nous réunissant, il y a beaucoup à célébrer, y compris le 35ème anniversaire du Club Volksmarch Dartmouth et le 50ème anniversaire de l IVV. Le thème du congrès est «Nouvelle-Écosse, où tout a commencé». Alors j'espère que vous aurez de nombreuses occasions d'en apprendre davantage sur l'histoire du Club Volksmarch Dartmouth, Halifax et Dartmouth, et de la Nouvelle-Écosse, en essayant les nombreuses belles randonnées que le Club Volksmarch Dartmouth a préparées pour vous. Le congrès est un merveilleux forum, pour renouveler de vieilles amitiés tout en en créant de nouvelles. J'espère que vous apprécierez chaque minute des prochains jours et que vous en garderez des souvenirs qui dureront toute une vie. À bientôt sur les sentiers! 4
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT- DARTMOUTH VOLKSMARCH CLUB Welcome to Nova Scotia, affectionately known as Canada s Ocean Playground. Our province has a well-earned reputation for fine east coast hospitality, a scenic coastline with inviting ocean beaches, delicious seafood and infectious music. I hope that you take advantage of these amenities and more during your visit. We are also blessed with some of the most picturesque hikes which you will find in the world. With this in mind, the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club is honored to serve as the host organization for the 31 st Annual Convention, in this, the 35 th year of our club s existence. I must acknowledge the hard work of the Convention Planning Committee. Under the leadership of Lionel Conrod, the Committee has been toiling for the past two years organizing every detail to ensure a memorable convention. I would encourage all delegates to make the most of your convention experience by attending the walks, social events and AGM. Ciad Mile Fàilte - A Hundred Thousand Welcomes John O Keefe At the 2016 Convention in Langley, Sandy Hickey, DVC member, received the honourary CVF cane from Rick Bortolussi, President of the Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club and 2016 Convention Chair. Is there a CVF club willing and able to accept the challenge for a CVF Convention in 2020? 5
CVF/FCV CONVENTION 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 5:00pm 1:00 5:00pm Friday, May 25 Permanent / Multi-Day Walks Registration & Stamping Hotel lobby / Guild Hall Foyer Convention Registration 1:00 5:00 pm Silent Auction 1:00 4:00 pm CVF/FCV Board of Directors Meeting Cabinet Room 2:00 5:00 pm CVF/FCV Sales Table 5:00 6:00 pm Quiet Time 6:00 8:30 pm 6:30 7:30 pm 6:00 8:15 pm 8:25 pm Meet and Mingle Cash Bar Open / Informal Down-East Music by Country Trio Maritime Kitchen Party/ Anniversary Cake/ Tea & Coffee 50/50 Tickets for Sale 50/50 Winner drawn Guild Hall Ballroom Guild Hall Ballroom The winner has to be present to claim the prize, within a 5 minute time limit 6:00 8:30 pm Silent Auction / CVF/FCV Sales Table 6
CVF/FCV CONVENTION 2018 Schedule of Events Saturday May 26 8:00 8:50 am Registration for President s walk Guild Hall East 8:00 8:50 am & 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Convention Registration 8:50 9:00am Assemble for start of President s Walk 9:00 12:00 noon President s Walk 6 and 10 km 11:00 1:30 pm 11:00 1:00 PM President and Piper lead the way. Stamping for President s Walk Stamping / Atlantic Director s Walks Vacant Lot Across Pepperell St. from Hotel Main Entrance Walk to Dartmouth via Bridge Return via Harbour Ferry. ($2.50 for Adult or $1.75 for Senior ) Guild Hall East Registration desk 11:00 am 5:00 pm CVF/FCV Sales Table 11:00 am 5:00pm Permanent / Multi-Day Walks Registration & Stamping 11:00 am 5:00 pm Silent Auction 1:30 pm 4:00 pm CVF/FCV AGM Guild Hall East 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Quiet Time 6:00 9:30 pm Silent Auction / CVF/FCV Sales Table 6:00 pm Cash Bar Open / 50/50 Tickets for Sale / 8:30 pm winner draw Guild Hall The winner has to be present to claim the prize, within a 5 minute time limit 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Banquet / Volunteer Service Awards Guild Hall Please be seated at tables by 6:30 pm Entertainment Leander Mandoza, Tenor / Broadway Hits 7
CVF/FCV CONVENTION 2018 Schedule of Events Sunday May 27 8:00 am 8:50 am Registration for Convention walk Guild Hall East 8:00 am 8:50 am Silent Auction (Bids close at 8:50 am) 8:50 9:00am Assemble for start of Convention Walk 9:00 12:00 noon Convention Walk 5 km and 10 km 10:30 12:30 pm 11:00 12:00 noon Stamping for Convention Walk Stamping /Atlantic Director s Walks 11:00 am 12:30 pm Permanent / Multi-Day Walks / Salt Marsh Trail Registration & Stamping 11:00 am 12:30 pm Silent Auction Pickup cash, Cdn cheque, or credit card. Vacant Lot Across Pepperell St. from Hotel Main Entrance Walk to the Halifax Explosion Memorial and Titanic grave site. Guild Hall East - Registration desk 12:30 pm 1:00 pm Closing Ceremonies Guild Hall East 1:00 pm 1:15 pm Departure for Cole Harbour Walk 1:00 pm 1:30 pm Board of Director s Meeting Cabinet Room 1:00 pm 1:15 pm Gather for transportation to Salt Marsh Trail 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Guided Walk Rated 1-B Salt Marsh Trail, Cole Harbour (This is a linear trail. Walk to the 3 km marker and return for the 6 km walk, or walk to the 5 km maker and return for 10 kms.) 1:15 pm departure at latest If you need transportation, please see Sandy Hickey or Mike Senman and leave your name(s). Transportation by volunteers if available. People with extra room in their vehicle should also leave their name with Sandy or Mike. 8
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MESSAGE FROM CONVENTION CHAIR Lionel Conrod Welcome to my chosen city Halifax Regional Municipality. I say, my chosen city because it is that. We previously lived in Toronto and Vancouver but we choose to retire in Halifax. Mind you there is nothing wrong with Toronto and Vancouver; however, you can take the boy out of the east coast but you cannot take the east coast out of the boy! The last time the CVF Convention was in Halifax was in 2000. I was the CVF President at the time, and of course, two other people shared the position of chairing the committee and I think it was a great success. I have the pleasure of chairing the convention committee this time and have put a lot of thought into it over the past two years. I have to congratulate the members of the committee who have stepped up as volunteers, shared their views, and are now ready to serve in their various duties. Our city has changed immensely in the last 18 years. Many new buildings have been erected such as the Central Library and the Nova Convention Centre. Be sure to check these out if you pass by them. The population has also grown and is now well over 400,000. Our motto for this convention is, Nova Scotia, Where it all began. You will notice in your walks that you will be passing by many buildings and locations that meet that description. And believe me, there are many more. Back in 1983 Lily and I were transferred from Port Moody, BC to Dartmouth, NS. When we lived in BC we belonged to a wonderful club called North Shore Hikers and their trails took us to many beautiful locations. A few months after arriving in Dartmouth, Lily noticed a small advertisement in the local newspaper for the start up of a walking club. The first meeting was held in June, after which we had a few guided walks. The second meeting was in September when the Grandfather of Canadian Volkssports, Ron Colpitts, chaired the organizational meeting for the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club. What a wonderful thing to happen in our lives; we have done untold walks around the world, and met many interesting people. Yes, this is Where it all began for us! 10
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SPONSORS Special thanks to the following for their support and donations Atlantica Hotel Halifax Regional Municipality Philip Longmire Atlantic Region Director Dartmouth Volksmarch Club Cole Harbour Parks & Trails Association 12