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2021 Bursary Applications being accepted
Kelvern sponsors a bursary for students graduating from High School. Now accepting applications for 2021. Applicants can be members, children or grandchildren of Kelvern members. Applications Applications will be accepted from March 1st to April 25th in the graduating year of the candidate. The successful candidate’s award will be paid …
CelticFest Vancouver Returns with a Virtual Program
The Penticton Scottish Festival Society invites you to view an exciting 7 part video series titled “Experience The Arts – Exploring Scottish Culture in the Okanagan”.
The first episode premieres this Monday, January 18 at 7:00 pm on Shaw Spotlight Penticton Channel 11 or 105 HD. A new episode will air on Monday each week and will then be available on Shaw Spotlight YouTube for streaming. As Scots prepare to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns, …
2020 Shepherd Challenge for Young Piper of the Year
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
KELVERN CELTIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
Oct 4, 2020
1:30 pm
outdoors, 3228 Redecopp Court, Lake Country, BC
OR
Request Zoom invite
Agenda
Reading of previous years minutes
REPORTS:
1. President’s report
2. Treasurer’s report
3. Reports from the Member groups
4. New Business
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1. President – Mary Thurber (term ends 2020)
2. Vice-President – ? currently Vacant
3. Treasurer/Registrar – Ian Gilmour (term ends 2021)
4. Secretary -Kim Smith Jones (term ends 2020)
5. Members at large – ? (2) alternating term ends, Norm Crearar & one vacant
Okanagan Irish Society member raises funds for Alzheimers
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Kelvern Bursary 2020
In a Zoom meeting held recently, our Kelvern Bursary committee met to discuss the four applications for the annual award.Our candidates were, in a word, outstanding. Well-prepared for the next stage of their lives, organized, top students, involved in Celtic activities, volunteering in their schools and communities etc etc. Given …
Kelvern member clubs please send in your events
It’s a new season, time to let everyone know what your group has planned for the year.
Submit events to webmaster@kelvernceltic.ca
Piping Hot Summer Drummer Bursaries Available
Apply Now! Attention students living in the Vernon, Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Revelstoke area participating in Scottish Piping, Drumming and Highland Dancing The Sons of Scotland Kildonnan Camp #166 in Vernon is offering bursaries to students of the Celtic arts wishing to attend the Piping Hot Summer Drummer School, taking …