Regional & Provincial Events of Interest
Thursday, August 27 @ 6 pm – Truro – Bible Hill Tribute Dinner to “Jamie Muir” @ Holiday Inn - $30 – Call: 893-7145 or 893-8646
Friday, August 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – APPRECIATION BARBEQUE for candidates, campaign teams and their families – LOCATION: Victoria Park, Brunswick Street, Truro - PLEASE: RSVP to info@pcparty.ns.ca or call 1-800-595-8679
Saturday, September 12 @ 2:00 pm - Richmond PC Annual BBQ & Auction at Camp Rankin
Friday, September 18 – Chester St. Margaret’s Golf Tournament – Sherwood Golf & Country Club in Chester Info: Andrew @ 240-2468 or Andrew.keddy@yahoo.ca
Friday, September 25@ 6:00 pm CCMV Federal Dinner @ Holiday Inn, Truro – Special Guest Speaker: Senator Mike Duffy
Saturday, September 26 @ 6:00 pm West Nova Dinner – Special Guest Speaker: Senator Mike Duffy
Saturday, September 26 @ 1:00 pm – Guysborough – Sheet Harbour Golf Tournament at Osprey resort Info: Neil @ 533-3629
Friday, October 2 @ 7:00 pm – Dalhousie – Kings Campus Conservatives will host “Senator Mike Duffy” Event cost & location details to follow or call Chad at 483-3170
Of Interest
Sympathy Notes: To Ritchie Cotton & Family (Richmond) on the passing of his mother; To Winnie Hutchinson (Dartmouth East) on the passing of her husband Graham on August 6; To Marilyn Streatch (Colchester – Musq. Valley) on the passing of her mother “Kay” Emblay on August 9; To Rick & Patricia Grant (Halifax Atlantic) on the passing of Pat’s mother, Gladys Corbin on August 13; We were also saddened to note the passing of Mr. Bruce Oland (Halifax Citadel) on August 6th . Mr. Oland was a member of the Sir Charles Tupper Society and a long time party supporter.
Special Occasions: Robert & Ann Greer (Victoria – The Lakes) celebrated their 50th Anniversary with family & friends in August. Robert is the District 2 VP on the provincial executive.
PC Party Leader Karen Casey: Statement of condolence on the passing of the Honourable Bill Gillis
HALIFAX, NS - Progressive Conservative Party leader Karen Casey today expressed her condolences on the passing of former Member of the Legislature and cabinet minister Bill Gillis of Antigonish.
"Few can match the dedication and service that Bill Gillis contributed to this province," said Casey. "He had the common touch. He was not only a distinguished member of cabinet, but the kind of man who took note of the milestones in the lives of the people he served."
Casey expressed condolences to Gillis' family and friends.
News from Caucus:
Leader Karen Casey, President Scott Armstrong and PC Caucus “Appreciation Barbeque” on Friday August 28th at Victoria Park in Truro. (See the attached PDF invitation which was sent to all candidates, campaign managers and presidents to forward their campaign teams and families) An RSVP is appreciated so we will know how many guests to expect.
Of Note: If you know of a special occasion or political event you would like to have included in our weekly “In Touch”, please forward the information by e-mail or call PCHQ’s at 1-800-595-8679 or (902) 429-9470. E-mail jim.david@pcparty.ns.ca
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Jim David, Provincial Director
