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Ingersoll Pipe Band
Volume 5 Issue 1
Meet Your 2014 Executive
At the annual general meeting in January,
Andy Longridge called for the election of
Officers for the coming year, 2014. The results
are as follows:
President – Andy Longridge
April 2014
Committees 2014
Chairpersons
Stag Night - Gail MacKay
Burns Night - Wilson McBeath, Jane Watt,
Mary Ellen Muterer,
Vice President – Chris Radford
Picnic - Mary Ellen Muterer, Dave Kincaid
Treasurer – Jane Muterer
Golf - Don Gale
Secretary – John Lynes
Concert - Dave Presswell, John Lynes
Quarter Master - Dave Kincaid
Christmas Banquet - Andy Longridge
Canteen Convenor – Dave Presswell
Publicity Officer - Veronica Jackson
Long Range Planning - Dave Presswell,
Jack Habkirk, John Lynes, Jane Watt,
Charlie Thompson, Juanita Radford
Attendance Officer - Juanita Radford
Quarter Master - Dave Kincaid
Inside This Issue
Pg. 1 Meet Your New 2014 Executive/
Committees / What's New at the Band Hall
Pg. 2 Robbie Burns Night 2014
Pg. 3 More Burns' Night Photos
Pg. 4 Mudmen Concert / Messages
Pg. 5 Don Gale's Mission / Parade Schedule
Pg. 6 Parade Schedule (Continued)
What’s New at The Band Hall?
Thanks to Dave Kincaid and Gail MacKay,
the sprucing up of the IPB Hall has begun in
earnest! Gail organized a number of
volunteers who came out on a snowy
Saturday in February and completed some
major cleanup especially in the kitchen and
bar areas. Dave K. turned his artistic talents
to giving a new coat of paint to the women's
washroom. Thanks to one and all who
participated in the clean up! The next major
tasks facing our volunteers are - painting the
hall; and, spring outdoor cleanup. Stay tuned
for times and dates. Everyone is needed!
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Highlights of Our Annual
Robbie Burns’ Night
Saturday January 25th was the date of our annual
Robbie Burns’ Dinner. Despite the fact that the
weather did not want to co-operate (snowy, windy,
cold, etc.) we had a good turnout of loyal fans from
near and far. A marvelous dinner was once again
served up by our band cooks and waiters, and
family volunteers. Hopefully, the accompanying
photos will capture a little of the IPB hospitality and
teamwork involved.
Kitchen Staff - Working Hard?
Nancy & Dave really working hard!?
Doug & Joanne eagerly waiting to serve!
Gail checking out the pies.
John & Winston – Ready, Set, Go!
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Our Guests Eagerly Waiting for the
Steve Ready to Serve Up a “Wee Drop”
Pipes & Drums
George paying homage to the poet
The Mini Band Entertaining
Should
Auld Acquaintance……
Outreach
News
Our Celtic Entertainers – Three Penny Piece
from London
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A Message from
Our Drum Major
LOOK
CONCERT
Once again one of IPB’s favourite musical
groups came to town to entertain local
residents, friends and family. Thanks to Dave
Presswell’s leadership and all the volunteers
who pitched in with the organization of the
event, this February 8th fundraiser for the
band was a great success. It was a sold-out
event and a fine evening of Celtic-Rock
music, entertainment and fellowship.
Here we go again, another year of fun and
travel. We are looking forward to two new
parades: one in Toronto on July 5th; one in
Chesley. We are happy to see the return of
CJ Ross. We all need to check our
calendars ahead of time to try to arrange
time for as many parades as possible. We
are going to Indy again this year to see the
500 Pipers be inducted into the Hall of
Fame at the track. I understand that some
pictures will include our band from past
years. – Gail
Greetings from Our Pipe Major
PB Jackets
If you haven’t yet placed your order for a
jacket with the band crest, contact John
Lynes or Gail MacKay ASAP.
Jackets are available in black or navy blue
and can be purchased unlined (nylon shell$65) or lined (insulated - $75). For an
additional $5 you can have a piping or
drumming image embroidered on the arm
Don’t delay – ORDER NOW!
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Where has the time
gone? In seven short
weeks it will be the start
of another parade
season with two new
ones namely the Lions
Convention in Toronto
and the parade in
Chesley. I would like to
welcome all the new
members to the band.
Whether you are just
beginning or a seasoned
player, work hard but
remember to have fun.
Lastly, the Pipes and
Drums of Canada are
going to Scotland in
August 2015! Practices
are held in Orillia
monthly. If you are
interested see me for
details. - Jack
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Don Gale’s Mission
If you haven’t heard the latest news around
the Hall, or you haven’t bumped into Don Gale
lately - you are in for a surprise! Donny has
shaved his head!!
This amazing piper decided he wanted to
raise some very well needed funds for Cancer
research. The Gales, like many families, have
been affected by this invasive disease. Don
has seen his father, mother-in-law, sister,
brother-in-law and many close friends deal
with cancer. As he says, “Everybody knows
somebody who has been affected”. With the
encouragement of his stepdaughter, Don
decided to launch a one man fundraising
effort. He declared that he would shave his
head if he could convince enough folks to
sponsor his efforts for the Canadian Cancer
Society. So on Saturday March 22nd, Don’s
head took on the look of a shiny cue ball!
Check out the before and after photos –
But his sacrifice of his locks was well worth it!
So far he has collected over $2000 in pledges.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to donateto
Don’s campaign, please consider doing so. He
will be accepting donations until the end of
April.
Congratulations, Don, on such a fantastic
effort to assist with Cancer research and
funding for a variety of Cancer programs.
PARADE SCHEDULE 2014
May
19th – 10 am – Woodstock – Victoria
Day Celebrations
19th – 1 pm – Thamesford –
Calithumpian Days
(Did you know? Callithumpian refers to a
band of discordant instruments or a noisy
parade?)
23rd – 26th – Indianapolis – “Indy 500”
festivities
(Pictured below: Gordon Pipers and the
Ingersoll Ontario Pipe Band - Indianapolis
Motor Speedway, 1965.)
This year’s race will be the “96th”
Indianapolis 500 and the Indianapolis
Gordon 500 pipers are looking forward to
our return.
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PARADE SCHEDULE 2014 (cont’d)
. PIPERS
In ACTION
June
6th – Tillsonburg - Relay for Life
20th – Ingersoll - Relay for Life
21st – 9 pm - Dorchester - Ark Aid Street
Mission
Hamish and Alister leading guests to a
wedding reception at The Elmhurst!
PIPERS & DRUMMERS In CUBA
July
1st – Embro Highland Games – 77th Annual
5th – 11am - Toronto – 97th Lions International
Convention
Cuban Practice Table?
August
30th – 11am – Chesley/Elmwood –
Homecoming
Ask Duncan how he won a bottle of rum.
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