Where is SLSBC?

Hello SLSBC Members!

I am sure all of you have noticed the lack of activities within the club this past summer, at least I hope you did! It has been a tough year as the club executive was quite busy doing their day jobs which unfortunately did not allow us the time to put together the club activities.

The club is a volunteer organization that is built on the strength of our members and the love we have for the lake and water sports. The love has not died, we want the club to continue with the great events and the ability to meet other likeminded individuals and families on the lake. With that in mind, we have gone around the lake asking for other people to help out and continue to run SLSBC and make it even better! I am happy to say that we have found some great people to continue running the club, but we still need more volunteers, many hands make light work!

I would like to thank the current executive for the many years of great work and countless hours of organizing the club to make it one of the best clubs in BC. Thanks to the following members, we appreciate all that you have done for the club:

    Craig Campbell – Treasurer
    Gord Cameron- Tournament Director
    Andrew Ames – Director of Technology
    Tessa Campbell – Director of Clinics
    Karen Dye – Director of Communication
    Brian Welch – Course and Dock management
    Trina Campbell – Director of Clothing and Swag

Thanks to all of you, you have done an amazing job! The good news is that Trina, Andrew, Gord, Brian, and Tessa will continue on with the new executive as they transition with the new team.

I would now like to welcome the new executive, we appreciate you volunteering to help run the club. All of the new positions have not yet been formed but we wanted to get this information out so all the members are ready for next season and that others may volunteer to help out. The executive for next year will be as follows:

    Andrew Ames – President
    Tessa Campbell – Director of Clinics
    Brian Welch – Course and Dock management
    Trina Campbell – Director of Clothing and Swag
    Gord Cameron – Tournament Director
    Ken Johnston – Past President
    Genevieve Hassan
    Nicki Boyd
    Barry Krangle

Please contact us here if you would like to help out.

The club could not have grown to the size that it has without the amazing members, so keep on volunteering your time, boat, cabin, anything to help grow the love of the club!

I want to thank all the members for allowing me to be the president for the past numbers of years, it has been a lot of fun and has allowed myself and my family to meet the many amazing people on the lake. We truly have an incredible lake community, we are a very lucky group. Enjoy the club, participate, volunteer and continue your love of watersports…….see you on the lake!

Sincerely,

Ken Johnston
Past President

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Karina Nowlan Aug 6th – 7th Clinic

Hello everyone,

Karina Nowlan is coming back! If you missed her in July, she is back on August 6th and 7th . Karina is a lake favorite and always helps to improve your skiing, she has lots of energy and will get you skiing better in no time.

Register now before the clinic sells out, only 21 spots available.

Please sign up here or send an email to info@slsbc.ca.

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Saturday, July 2nd – Fireworks Celebration

Hello everyone,

There will be a post Canada Day Fireworks celebration on Saturday, July 2nd starting at 10:30 pm. The fireworks will be on display at the head of Ruggles Bay. We feel this is the largest open area of the lake and the safest place to have the fireworks display.

Please note this is a non-sanctioned SLSBC event, no clubs funds were used to purchase fireworks.

Sincerely,

Ken Johnston

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SLSBC Updates

Hello SLSBC Members,

The summer is quickly approaching and the SLSBC Executive is organizing your summer clinics. We need people to sign up now to ensure you get the spot you want and that we are able to run the clinics. We need a minimum number of skiers for each session.

Karina August clinic date has changed. Karina’s clinic is now August 6th and 7th weekend. Sign up now at www.slsbc.ca/clinics

We require a host family for Karina in August, please let us know if you are able to host.

Will Asher clinic currently has 6 people registered, this is a great opportunity to ski with one of the world’s best! We plan to run a slightly different format from Karina’s, more sets! We need 16 people to make this happen, don’t wait until the last minute, send an email to info@slsbc.ca if you’re interested.

Don’t forget to pay your annual SLSBC membership dues, they are due now. You can pay online here or send an email to info@slsbc.ca and we will take care of you.

See you on the lake!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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We’re looking for your feedback and suggestions!

Hello SLSBC Members!

The Lake is calling, it is time to start thinking about sunny days on the water! The SLSBC board members are looking forward to a great season. We are meeting next week to plan for the year, please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for this summer. We are also looking for new board members, if you’re interested please contact us.

Stayed tuned for updates coming soon!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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SLSBC Annual Tournament – Saturday August 15th

Hello SLSBC Members,

It is that time once again for everyone to come out and participate in the annual ski/board/surf tournament. We use the word “tournament” but really it is about participating and getting everyone out on the water.

As a member you are already registered. The tournament starts Saturday, August 15th at 7:00 am for skiing, followed by wakeboarding at 9:00 am and surfing at 11:00 am. We will then have the barbeque at 1:00 pm followed by the awards at 2:00 pm. Please come out everyone is welcome. If it is raining we will postpone until Sunday. To keep up to date at the lake sign up on twitter as well.

All the Sakinaw Swag including sweat shirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, cooler bags etc. will all be available to purchase at the awards ceremony after the waterski tournament on Aug 15. Also we will have 2 draws to win a Sakinaw Ski and Board Club rolling cooler full of beer! So bring your cash or cheques. See you there!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Fireworks Show cancelled due to dry conditions

Hello Sakinaw Lake!

As many of you know, we were planning on the 2nd annual fireworks show on August 2nd. As of right now the show is postponed until a later date due to the dry conditions. The fireworks were set off in the middle of the lake far away from cabins and trees, but with these dry conditions we do not want to take any chances.

We had great feedback from last year and planned an even bigger show, but we will wait until conditions improve.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

Ken Johnston.

PS. This is a non-sanctioned SLSBC event, no club funds are used to purchase fireworks.

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Cove Clinic cancelled

Hello SLSBC Members,

Unfortunately, we do not have enough people registered for the clinic this weekend so we have to cancel it. Thank you for those of you who registered, we will refund you the money shortly.

Please remember that Karina Nowlan will be back at the lake on August 7th – 9th, book now to get your spot! We need a minimum for this clinic as well, so don’t leave it until the last minute. Thanks to Barb & Marty Aidelbaum for hosting Karina for the August clinic. We still require boats and drivers for this clinic…..and skiers!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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