Ottawa Branch Newsletter - November 15, 2012

James  van  de  Ven  

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November 15, 2012

Reminder: Knockout November 24, 2012 Don't forget to attend our next Knockout event this November 24, 2012 at the Naval Officers' Mess at 78 Lisgar St. This event will be for Group A Piping (MSR)

Upcoming Events  Ottawa Branch  Knockout  Dates!  See  the website  for  details: Ottawa  Branch  Knockout Competition  

and Groups A and B drumming (MSR). Competitors can register online at the Ottawa Branch Website Knockout Registration page. The event will start at 7pm. Registration will be taken on the day at the event but we prefer the online method as it allows us to better plan if we know numbers ahead of time. We appreciate your cooperation! Also, we have included a "Tune Selection" field in the registration form so that we can include the information on pre-printed score sheets. We look forwarding to seeing you there and good luck to all competitors!

Ottawa Branch Knockout Group B Nov. 3, 2012

November  24,  2012 Ottawa  Branch  Knockout Location:  78  Lisgar  St.,  Ottawa    January  5,  2013 Ottawa  Branch  Knockout Location:  78  Lisgar  St.,  Ottawa    February  2,  2013 Ottawa  Branch  Knockout Location:  78  Listgar  St.,  Ottawa    February  23,  2013 Ottawa  Branck  Knockout  Finals Location:  78  Lisgar  St.,  Ottawa    April  6,  2013 Glengarry  Cup  Open  MSR Contest Location:  TBD  

The Group B Competition took place Saturday evening, November 3, 2012. The competitor registration was brisk so that the group B competitors had to be split into two separate flights. In addition to the Group B event, the Over 40 competition was also held. Both Group B flights were adjudicated by Brian Williamson while the Over 40 contest was adjudicated by MacGregor van de Ven.

Taylor Young Millage, Andrew Robertson and Connor Elliott

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Brian Williamson

Jason Baird with his raffle loot! The raffle winner was a very excited Jason Baird who expressed satisfaction at his newfound windfall.

Kaj Sullivan and Alex Robertson

Over 40 competitors: Ron Graham, Alan Walker and Jeff Stellick

MacGregor van de Ven in Recital

Results: B division, 1st group: 1 Andrew Robertson, 2 Connor Elliott, 3 Taylor Young Millage, 4 Gregory Joseph, 5 Katherine van der Linden B div. 2nd group: 1 Kaj Sullivan, 2 Alex Robertson, 3 Alexandra Blockley, 4 Bailey MacDonald, 5 Chris MacDonell, 6 Catherine Sampson Over-40 knockout results: 1 Allan Walker, 2 Ron Graham, 3 Jeff Stellick Congratulations to all competitors and attendees. Thanks for making the second competition of the season a fun event!

Ottawa Branch Knockout Results - Oct. 13, 2012 This season's opening Ottawa Branch Knockout Competition was very well attended with approximately 70 attendees. Thank you to everyone for making this event a complete success! Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme awards were distributed to the winners and a raffle was held with support from our very generous sponsors:

McCarthy Highland Services Brown Bagpipe Supply Pipes|Drums

Scottish and Irish Store

For a complete list of Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme Winners, please see this page

Cameron Baskerville and Bobby Smith with their raffle winnings. The event was adjudicated by Edward Bush (Piping) and Scott Nicholson (Drumming). The event was followed up with a short recital by Ed Bush.

Group B Drumming - Four-parted 2/4 March (3 Competitors)

Place

Name

1st

James  Johnson

2nd

Kiernan  Alexander

3rd

Kelsey  Bailey

Group B Piping - Four parts 4/4 March (14 competitors)

Place

Name

1  st

Alexander  Robertson

2nd

Chris  Macdonell

3rd

Justin  Reid

4th

Marshall  MacPherson

5th

Finley  van  de  Ven

6th

Robert  MacNaull

Group A Drumming - Hornpipe Jig (2 Competitors) Place

Name

1st

Eric  Wilson

2nd

Devin  Roberts

Group A Piping - Two full 6/8 Marches (9 Competitors) Place

Name

Tunes

1st

Scott  Pollon

Dovecote  Park,  Calum  Rife’s Fanfare

2nd

Cameron Baskerville

Jean  Mauchline,  Angus MacKinnon

3rd

Nico  Gravel

MacDonald  of  the  Isles,  Lord MacPherson  of  Drumochter

4th

Walter McLeish

Leaving  Port  Askaig,  Major  John McLellan

5th

Valerie Cooke Johnson

Bruce  Gandy’s  Farewell  to  the Iron  Horse,  Fire  Drill

6th

Jason  J. Baird

Angus  MacKinnon,  Dornoch Highland  Gathering

Thank you to HMCS Bytown Naval Mess for hosting!

PPBSO AGM 2012 - Branch Motion Results. Ottawa Branch President, Chris Dodson, attended the PPBSO Annual General Meeting which took place today in Brantford, Ontario. The branch motions published in our previous post were reviewed and considered by voting members both in person and by proxy ballot.

Geoff Neigh provided an update from the Music Committee

Duncan McRae speaking at AGM, John cairns and Michele Curtis at head table Motions carried will be left for a final decision from the board.

Niagara-Hamilton Branch:

Motions Rule b5 b-5.4

MOTION CARRIEDNew rule by Michelle Curtis, Second Bob A statue of limitations of 15 days be placed on a protest of the result of a competition

MOTION CARRIEDNew rule 5-5.5 When a protest has been lodged against a result all judges presiding at that event and competitors in that event be notified with opportunity to respond within 7days before the board makes a final decision. New rule Michelle, second Bob

MOTION CARRIEDRule change D2.2 A player may not transfer into a band where he or she has already completed with another band at a PPBSO sanctioned contest during that competition season. Delete the remainder and add Except by application to the parent body committee responsible and only one such application may be made by any one player during the season. Proposed by Mark seconded by June

Ottawa Branch:

MOTION CARRIED1. Challenging up

D-1.6 Challenging up: Bands may challenge up one grade at a PPBSO-sanctioned contest: 1. if three or fewer bands are registered to compete in the band’s assigned grade at that contest; and 2. if time permits. D-1.7 Bands wishing to challenge up must submit entries as per PPBSO rules and registration deadlines, and will be notified of the approval or rejection of their request to challenge up by the Highland Games Committee and/or PPBSO prior to the draw. D-1.8 Bands challenging up must register and compete in their assigned (lower) grade for any contest where they wish to challenge up. Failure or refusal to compete in, or disqualification from, the assigned (lower) grade event at that contest may result in disqualification from the higher grade event at that contest. D-1.9 Bands challenging up shall be subject to all requirements of the higher grade event, including tune requirements and minimum number of players. D-1.10 Bands challenging up may receive prize money for events in both their assigned (lower) grade and the higher grade. Bands may only receive travel money to which they would be entitled in their assigned (lower) grade. 2. Publication of judging summaries D-16.5 Publication of results: the ranking of bands for each performance and event (where there is more than one performance) shall be posted on the PPBSO website, and shall include the ordinal ranking assigned by all Judges for each performance by each band.

MOTION DEFEATED3. Assignment of Judges B-8.3 Notice of Assignment: Judges shall be advised of their assignments for the upcoming season no later than May 1st of each year. Judging assignments for each PPBSO-sanctioned outdoor contest in the upcoming season shall be posted on the PPBSO website no later than May 15th of each year.

Western Branch: Motions for the 2012 PPBSO AGM 1. Motions that come before the PPBSO AGM from the

Branches must first be vetted by the PPBSO executive as to the viability of the motion before it comes to the General Membership of the PPBSO at the PPBSO AGM. Any motion rejected must be made known to the membership at the AGM with reason.

MOTION CARRIED2. Eliminate consultative judging at PPBSO band competitions. 3. Reallocation of Bass and Tenor Solos A) That flourishing competitions be eliminated from the PPBSO’s standard games package. Should a games wish to have a “line dance” tenor/bass contest, it will be in addition to the standard package offered by the PPBSO. B) That Rhythm tenor/bass contests be added to the PPBSO’s standard games package (i.e every PPBSO sanctioned games will be required to offer a tenor / bass contest)

MOTION CARRIED4. Bass and Tenor Education Initiative. That a midsection adjudicator (i.e. an adjudicator responsible to focus solely on mid/bass sections) be assigned to all band contests for bands Grade 3, 4 and 5. Score sheets will be for the purposed of education only (that is to say, will not count towards the final aggregate). Adjudicators will go through the standard qualification procedure in place for all PPBSO judges, and will be compensated equally. A copy of the score sheet to be kept by the society.

MOTION CARRIED5. Drum major solo entries close two weeks in advance.

Windsor-Detroit Branch:

MOTION DEFEATEDFor PPBSO sanctioned highland games to offer a “45 & Over” amateur contest. Tune requirements to be determined by the PPBSO Music Committee. Motion offered by: Mitch Snaden – Windsor/Detroit Branch

Auditions - Pipes and Drums of the Ceremonial Guard

Auditions for musician positions with the ceremonial

guard are now being held. Join the Team! Performance Opportunities Include: The Daily Changing of the Guard Ceremony on Parliament Hill Ceremonies for State Visits Rideau Hall The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Other events both nationally and internationally Benefits Include: Employment from mid-April until the end of August High quality instruments, uniforms, transportaion, measl and accomodation are provided Rates of pay starting at $2,600.00/month Canadian Forces Reservists are eligible for benefits such as: Education reimbursement up to $2,000.00 per year.

The application deadline is 2 November, 2012 The application forms can be found on our web site. (look under the Pipes and Drums tab for audition information) Be part of our Team! For Further details please contact the Pipe Major: Master Warrant Officer Alan B Clark Toll Free 1-877-858-3205

http://www.army.forces.ca Audition Page Ceremonial Guard Audition Pamphlet 2013

Hardie Bagpipes For Sale Hardie bagpipes with case. One owner only and in excellent condition. Price: $1500.00 If any one is interested, please contact Jennifer via e-mail: [email protected]

Ceilidh! with Caithream!

You are all invited to come celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Caithream Celtic Dance Fusion. Date: Friday, November 23rd Time: 7:30pm Venue: Montgomery Legion, Garrison Sergeant Hall located at 330 Kent St, Ottawa Music, dancing, refreshments (cash bar), raffles, and the Caithream members performing their top ten dances. This is a fundraiser for the group, who some of you might remember from their hit show "A MacSummer Night's Dream" which was performed at the 2012 Fringe Festival. The Company is looking to repeat the experience in 2013. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Get more information online https://www.facebook.com/Caithream? fref=ts or call (613)-796-2075 to join in an evening of fun!

Hamish Moore Small Pipes Set of Blackwood Hamish Moore small pipes for sale in the key of A with silver ferrules and boxwood mounts & a silver chanter sole ring. About 10 years old in very good condition, with original carry case. Please Contact: Dougal at [email protected]

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