Summer 2010 - Saskatchewan Country Music Association

SASKATCHEWAN
Country Music Association
Summer 2010
Representing The
Heart of Saskatchewan
Contact Information
Saskatchewan Country Music Assoc.
PO Box 864
Prince Albert, SK
Canada
S6V 5S4
Phone: (306) 978-SCMA
General Inquiries: scma@scma.sk.ca
President: president@scma.sk.ca
Webmaster: webadmin@scma.sk.ca
CHAPTER REPORTS,
ARTIST INFORMATION,
SCMA AWARD
HIGHLIGHTS &
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Wasn’t that a Party!! Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 2010 SCMA awards
weekend. If I wore a hat, I would take it off and throw it in the air in celebration of another great weekend of country music, fun and fellowship! To the Host committee chair Bernice Hiebert, committee
chairs and the army of volunteers, the Board of Directors congratulates you on your hundreds of hours
of hard work.
The best of the best in Country music were on hand for a weekend of networking, seminars,
awards and great country music. Events included the Youth, Adult and Gospel Show cases, songwriter’s
café, workshops with SOCAN and Saskmusic, and culminated with the Awards show Sunday night,
hosted by Canadian singer/songwriter Victoria Banks. Music lovers from all over Saskatchewan
were in attendance to enjoy some great music and fellowship.
The Annual General meeting was held Saturday morning. Some of the matters discussed and
voted on at the AGM included revisions to the Association’s constitution & bylaws, and the implementation of a multiple year membership option. Elections were held to fill two positions on the Executive
Board of Directors. Elected were:
1st Vice President: Eric Anderson (Prince Albert Country Music Association);
Secretary: Bev Hallett (Regina & Southern Saskatchewan Country Music Association);
The remaining directors are: President: Ken Landers, 2nd Vice-President: Al Leblanc, (NECMA) Nipawin; and Treasurer: Bernice Hiebert, Regina
The executive also welcomed a new regional director, Linda Rheaume from CJVR Melfort, to the board.
The Kick off party Friday night got the weekend started, featuring some fantastic new performers from across Saskatchewan and hosted by CKRM 620’s Willy Cole. The Adult showcase was held Saturday afternoon, hosted by Cristy Beggs of 92.9 The Bull, and featured new upcoming artists Steven
Maguire, Amanda Jane Duncan, the Steve Gibson Band and Tim Toutant.
The President’s award banquet was held Saturday night, hosted by Big Dog 92.7’s Brad Grass
and Heather Prosak, and featured performances by Samara Yung, Ashley St. Denis, Kal Hourd, Sheila
Deck and this year’s guest host, Victoria Banks. This event handed out industry awards, such as on air
personality of the year, manager of the year, and all star band awards.
Sunday morning’s Gospel showcase was hosted by Jim Strom of Country 100 Moose Jaw, and
featured veteran entertainers Denise Gerein, Lorraine Hartsook and Aven Grace. Sunday afternoon, it
was the Youth Showcase, hosted by Cristy Beggs of 92.9 The Bull, and the Songwriters Workshop, featuring Victoria Banks.
The weekend wrapped up with the awards show at Casino Regina and hosted by special guest
Victoria Banks. The show, produced by Paul Lomheim, handed out awards including Male Artist of the
year, Female artist of the year, Entertainer of the Year, as well as the Legends and Legacy award to longtime member and supporter Brenda Chute-Olde of Nipawin, and the SCMA Achievement award to
CJVR FM Country for their countless years of support to the association and country music in Saskatchewan. A complete list of all awards follows.
Plans are underway to finalize the Host city for the 22nd Annual Awards in 2011, and will be
announced soon. Again, thanks to all who attended and brought forth your input to the directors on how
we can do things better. As I move into my second year as President, I thank you all for your support,
patience and suggestions. No idea is ever turned away or discounted, so please feel free to contact myself or any of our Board of Directors if you have ideas on how we can do things bigger, better and
smarter.
I also want to take a moment to thank the spouses and significant others of the volunteers, performers and the board of directors. THANK YOU for your support that allows us to do what we do.
Yours in Country Music,
Email: scma@scma.sk.ca
Ken Landers, President
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Chapter Reports
Prince Albert Country Music Association
The Prince Albert Country Music
Association now meets quarterly. Meetings start at 7:30pm at the Log Cabin,
Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds
Prince Albert Country Music Association
(a chapter of the S.C.M.A.)
P.O. Box 864
Prince Albert, Sask.
S6V 5S4
(306) 989-4696
Email: gandlkrause@sasktel.net
Chapter Executive:
President: Larry Krause
Vice President: Dave Baker
Treasurer: John Quinn
Secretary: Audrey Neubuhr
Hi Folks, and greetings from the Prince Albert Chapter. Activities around Prince
Albert have slowed down quite a bit, as far as PACMA is concerned. While individual performers are definitely making their mark in the music world, both locally and further afield, the chapter is at a crossroads. Our membership is not
seeming to find the need to be involved with the organization. We have discontinued regular meetings due to lack of interest. It is often difficult to get enough
performers to fill a program, without relying on the old standbys.
We are holding our AGM on May 18 at 7:00 pm in the Log Cabin on the PAEX
grounds. I would really encourage all members to make it out to this meeting. This is YOUR organization, in which YOU have a say as to what we do, and
the organization's future. The coffee will be on.
Larry Krause, President
Northeast Country Music Association
The North East Country Music Association meets the last Monday of each
month. Meetings start at 7:30pm at the
Oasis Centre, 504 Railway Ave West,
Nipawin. Bring your instruments and
enjoy the jam after the meeting!
North East Country Music Association
(a chapter of the S.C.M.A.)
Box 2433
Nipawin, Sask.
S0E 1E0
(306) 862-3959
Email: necma@sasktel.net
Chapter Executive:
President: Cliff Rose
Vice President: Brenda Chute-Olde
Treasurer: Theresa Fetter
Secretary: Linda Peterson
NECMA will be holding a special meeting on May 17 to organize its program for
a July 19th performance at the Nipawin Exhibition grandstand. We are blessed
with new members coming on board with loads of talent that promises a well
rounded presentation and business dimension. Look for the names Russell
Galbreson on lead guitar and Laura Soucy on fiddle in months ahead. We also
have some new talent on base with Don Fetter.
We continue to hold our regular meetings on the last Monday of the month as
usual at the Nipawin OASIS Center and, except for rehearsals, the last meeting
for the season will be on June 28 .
The beautiful setting at River Trail Country Vacations ten miles north and west
of Love will be the site of our BBQ/jam/party. etc., on June 19.
Cliff Rose, President
Chapter Reports
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Country Music Association of Saskatoon
The Country Music Association of Saskatoon has had a few changes...The Chapter took a
vote at our last meeting and would like to welcome Tracey Monette to the position of Vice
President, and Cristy Beggs as President.
CMAS is currently planning our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament for early September. This includes a day of golf, steak night, prizes & amazing entertainment! Once all the details are
confirmed we will be sure to pass them on and would love to see you & your friends come
out!
Also in the works is a Bluebird Night in the fall. We're planning this evening to showcase
some of Saskatchewan's highly talented Singer/Songwriter's. If you are interested in taking
part on the panel, please contact Cristy (cristy@929thebullrocks.com) or Tracey
(traceymonette@sasktel.net)
The Country Music Association of
Saskatoon meets the 1st Wednesday of
every month. Meetings start at 7:00pm
at Beily’s on 8th Street.
Country Music Assoc. of Saskatoon
1006 Carr Cres.
Saskatoon, SK S7S 1L9
(306) 343-8956
Email: scmasaskatoon@hotmail.com
Chapter Executive
President: Cristy Beggs
Vice President: Tracey Monette
Secretary: Susan Busse
Our chapter is in need of Country Music lovin' people who have some ideas on how we can
build our membership, raise money for the CMAS Bursary, & just want to have a great time
& meet some wonderful people. CMAS holds Chapter Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each
month at Beily's on 8th Street E, Saskatoon at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cristy Beggs, President
Regina & Saskatchewan Country Music Association
The RCMA would like to thank everyone who took the time to come out and attend our annual event. We hope you enjoyed the weekend. It was great to see so many new artists and
fans and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s event.
Thank you to our Host Committee and Volunteers for all your time and assistance. The Host
Committee was committed to providing a top-notch weekend, and that is exactly what we
achieved with your help. Thank you is also extended to each of our many Sponsors and Contributors. Without you we would not have been able to host this event. Congratulations to
all the nominees and winners of the 2010 SCMA Awards Weekend.
The Stubble Jumper’s Song Circle held in March proved to be a successful fundraiser for the
RCMA and we will be taking a look at growing this event by expanding to other areas within
our Chapter area. RCMA members, if you are interested in having this event in your area,
please contact any member of our Executive to discuss details and commitment.
Our next RCMA meeting will be held on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010. Following the summer
break we will resume our regular meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month beginning September 2nd, 2010 at Access Communications at 2250 Park Street; please use the north entrance. We encourage all to attend.
Bernie Hiebert, President
The Regina and Southern Saskatchewan
Country Music Association meet the
first Thursday of the month. Meetings
start at 7:00 pm in the board room
at Access Communications, 2250
Park Street.
Regina & Southern Saskatchewan
Country Music Association
2101 Wascana Street
Regina, SK S4T 4K1
(306) 586-2629
Email: b.hiebert@sasktel.net
Chapter Executive:
President: Bernie Hiebert
Vice President: Murray Yung
Treasurer: Carol Selinger
Secretary: Bev Hallett
Congratulation to all of the SCMA 2010Award Winners!
A HUGE thank you to the RCMA Host Committee
for hosting a successful SCMA Awards Weekend!
2010 SCMA Awards Winners List
FANS CHOICE ENTERTAINER:
Codie Prevost
ALL STAR BAND (BASS):
Al Leblanc
MALE VOCALIST OF YEAR:
Codie Prevost
ALL STAR BAND(DRUMS):
Dean Kushneryk
FEMALE VOCALIST OF YEAR:
Samara Yung
ALL STAR BAND(KEYS):
Bart McKay
GROUP OF YEAR: Wyatt
ALL STAR BAND(SPECIALTY):
Anthony Kelly
RISING STAR AWARD:
Samara Yung
SINGLE OF YEAR:
Beautiful Sound - Kal Hourd
SONG OF THE YEAR (COMPOSER):
Beautiful Sound - Kal Hourd & Deanna
Harper
ALL STAR BAND(FIDDLE):
Allison Tymiak
ALL STAR BAND(GUITAR):
Rich McFarlane
BACK UP BAND:
Codie Prevost Band
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Haven't Even Met RECORD PRODUCER(S):
Yet - Kal Hourd
Bart McKay
FANS CHOICE RADIO STATION
(Major Market):
92.9 The Bull, Saskatoon
FANS CHOICE RADIO STATION
(Secondary Market):
CJVR FM Country, Melfort
ON AIR PERSONALITY
(Major Market):
Cristy Beggs - 92.9 The Bull, Saskatoon
ON AIR PERSONALITY (Secondary
Market):
Dave Baker - CJVR FM Country, Melfort
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
(Major Market): Ken Landers-Today’s
Country 900CKBI, Prince Albert
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
(Secondary Market):
Dave Baker – CJVR FM Country, Melfort
COUNTRY GOSPEL ALBUM:
Believe - The Trudel Family
RECORDING STUDIO:
Rich McFarlane - Mosaic Music
TV OR RADIO SHOW OF YEAR:
Canada Coast to Coast - CJVR FM Country,
Melfort
ABORIGINAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Donny Parenteau
MANAGER:
Al Leblanc (Codie Prevost)
SCMA LEGENDS & LEGACY AWARD:
Brenda Chute-Olde
COUNTRY MUSIC PERSON:
Brenda Chute-Olde
SCMA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
CJVR FM Country, Melfort
Saskatchewan Country Music Association
P.O. Box 864
Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S4
May 5, 2010
To Bernice Hiebert and the Host Committee of the 2010 SCMA Awards;
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Country Music Association, I wish to extend
my heartfelt congratulations on a job well done! This year’s awards were quite successful, and would
not have been, had it not been for your contribution.
I also wish to extend thanks to your spouses and significant others for their support of you, as you
gave up your precious time with them to make this another great event in Saskatchewan Country
Music.
It is because of your volunteerism that the awards were a success. You and everyone involved should
be proud of the show that the Regina and Southern Saskatchewan Country Music association put on
this year.
Again, thank you for a great time. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Yours in Country Music,
Ken Landers, President
Sask Country Music Association