Chilliwack Branch.How thrilled we were to entertain our president, Doug Grant UE, at our annual Strawberry Social, June 24, 2004! Doug's "Pacific Tour" so soon after his installation as UELAC UELAC United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada President, is indeed indicative of his dedication and enthusiasm as he undertakes this arduous role. Doug reminded us that projects bring us together and give us motivation. He challenged each one of us to do "one little thing" that would benefit our Association. Accompanying Doug was his wife Nancy and son Corcoran. Chilliwack Member, Janet Baldigara (anc. Thomas Turney) was thrilled to receive her certificate in person from president Doug. Family members of Loyalist, Richard Rogers For the American composer, see . Richard George Rogers, Baron Rogers of Riverside FRIBA (born 23 July 1933) is a British architect noted for his modernist and functionalist designs. , received the certificates for Daryl Dickinson and son, Thomas, as well as for Rodney Rogers Rodney Ray Rogers (born June 20, 1971, in Durham, North Carolina) is a retired American basketball player who last played power forward for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. Rogers played college basketball at Wake Forest University from 1990 until 1993. . Our annual "Salute to the Spring Fleet" was held May 29, 2004, at the "Great Blue Heron blue heron n. Any of several varieties of heron with blue or blue-gray plumage. Nature Reserve" on the lagoons of of the Vedder River The Vedder River runs through the city of Chilliwack, British Columbia, emptying into the Fraser River. East of Vedder Crossing it is named the Chilliwack River and has its origins in the United States, south of Chilliwack Lake. . Our Branch seeks out "special waters" each year to commemorate our Spring Fleet celebration. Selwyn Wesley MacDiarmid received his fourth certificate in the name of Loyalist ancestor, John Everson. On May 22, 2004, president, Shirley Dargatz UE, assisted the Vancouver Branch with their display at the Hyack Festival in New Westminister, B.C., which honours Simon Fraser Simon Fraser may refer to: Lords Lovat:
On May 15, 2004, Shirley Dargatz, acting in her capacity as Pacific Region Vice President, was guest speaker at the Victoria Branch Spring Banquet which commemorated the Spring Fleet. As often as possible, the B.C. Branches attend each other's functions and enjoy much camaraderie. "Leap into Heritage" was our Leap Year leap year: see calendar. theme for Heritage week which we celebrated on March 6, 2004. Receiving certificates on that day, were descendants of Loyalist, William Urquhart, Brian Stuart and Paul Andrew Kennedy, sons of Jacqueline Kennedy UE and Allan Kennedy. Attending the wonderful 2004 Conference, Water Links to our Loyalist Heritage, were Chilliwack members: Jan Ouellet, Margaret Strocel and Shirley Dargatz. Thank you Kawartha Branch! New Chilliwack Branch website: www3.telus.net/uelchilliwack Web-master: Selwyn Wesley MacDiarmid. Shirley Dargatz UE |
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