Clubs and Committees

BMR Clubs and Committee Activities
Clubs and Committees: Time for annual meetings and reporting. The Annual Meeting date and time must be announced to the Membership 2 weeks prior notice time. Download the documents you need for reporting here. Committee and Financial Report. Committee Inventory Report. Or on the downloadables page. For recently changed and updated Club/Committee Rules click here.
2007 GALA Committee	BMR's 35th Anniversary Celebration - Aug. 31st - Sept. 2nd.	Click here for history and information. Contact info for the Committee Chair can be found here. Great job to Daryl and all the crew that worked so hard to put GALA 2007 together! Thanks also to all of the volunteers, it couldn't be done with out you. Hope everyone enjoyed it all!
Soap Box Derby	The big race is on hold until confirmation of the uphill planned for resurfacing is received. This gives you some time and opportunity to register and build or obtain a car. Get things rolling now! There are specific steps to go through as you build your car and inspections along the way.	Click here for more information and to register for the race click here and email your name, age, site and phone or email address to the chairperson. To sign up to volunteer on the committee or to help at the race click here to email the chairperson your name and contact info. Sign up can be done at the Ranch office as well. For a racer sign up sheet click here; also needed to is the waiver form.
Arts & Crafts	No events are planned at this time.	The Arts & Crafts Committee oversees the ceramics center. All members are welcome to use the ceramics center and may gain access by seeing a Security staff person. Pregnant women do need to use caution when entering the center when the kiln is running as some glazes can cause problems. Only qualified persons are allowed to operate the kiln. All supplies have nominal costs, however you are welcome to bring and use your own supplies as well. Look for Arts & Crafts open houses in the spring and summer.
Crafty Creations	New Committee Officers are; Richard Niddrie, President; Barb Molloy Treasurer; and Daryl Ralph Secretary. This year's only planned event is an Adult Dance on August 2nd featuring Kenny Hess!	Crafty Creations oversees the wood working and crafts shop.The shop is located under the stairs at the North end of the big barn. All members can access the shop and use the tools available by contacting a Security staff person. Each visitor to the shop must sign in and sign out with Security. There is no charge for using the facility. Please notify the Security staff if anything is found broken or if in need of first aid. Please be careful and follow all safety precautions for equipment use. Crafty Creations also conducts fundraising events to raise funds to the Crafty Creations wood shop.
Volleyball Club	Adult Dance on March 22nd. in the Rec. Center. Volleyball Tournaments on May 17th and 31st.	The Volleyball committee is all about fun, socializing and exercise! Not to mention Volleyball. The club hopes to do a bit of fundraising to spruce up the Volleyball area as well, so even those that do not play can get involved. This sounds like a fun activity for spectators as well. Email Club Chair, Dustin here.
Entertainment Committee	Movie Night - May 18th	The Entertainment Committee coordinates the annual calendar of events with the other Clubs and Committees and hosts several adult dances each year.
Mini-Golf Committee	Work parties will resume in the spring. See you then!	The Mini-Golf Committee established and oversees the care, use and maintenance of the mini-golf course. They host several mini-golf events annually including fun loving competitions. They also conduct fundraising events to cover expenses to maintain and upgrade the mini-golf course features.
Golf Committee	Adult Dance May 17th in the Rec. Center. Scotch Doubles Tournament May 24th.	The golf committee coordinates several golf tournaments annually as well as conducting fundraising efforts to put towards improvements on the golf course and other Ranch amenities. To Register for any Golf Tournament email each players name, campsite and home phone # to Sue or Barb or register at Garibaldi 8 or Pilchuk 9. The cost for all tournaments is $10 each player.
Horseshoes Club	New Horseshoe Committee has these dates scheduled for Tournaments MAY 18 LONG WEEKEND JUNE 28 AUGUST 3 AUGUST 31 OCT 12	The Horseshoes Club hosts several horseshoe tournaments throughout the Spring to Fall seasons. Look for announced dates and sign up times. All members are welcome.
Lounge Lover's Club	March 29th, April 26th and May 24th - Pool Tournaments in the Adult Lounge. Must be 21 yrs or older.	The Lounge Lover's Club hosts billiard tournaments once or twice a month throughout most of the year. The tournaments are open to all members. Sign up is usually at 7:30pm and play begins at 8pm in the Adult Lounge. Winners and the next tournament are announced in the Ranch Reporter.
Recycling Committee	Please bring your glass bottles and aluminum cans to the recycling center behind the dumpsters for recycling and raising funds for the Ranch.	The Recycling Committee provides the opportunity for all members to preserve the environment, save money for the Ranch through reducing garbage disposal charges and help raise funds for improvements to the Ranch facilities by supplying the recycling bins for glass and aluminum cans. The BBQ and gazebo are a wonderful example of what the recycling committee contributes to the Ranch with the funds they raise.
Riding Club	The Riding Club season starts Sunday May 4 at 8:00 am at the Barn. Click here for the Event/Riding Schedule for 2008. Bingo/BBQ 4:30 - 7PM May 18th.	The Riding Club provides lessons on the caring for and riding of horses. Ranch horses and wranglers assist in this. There is a nominal fee to join the club each year, with a reduced rate for families. There are opportunities later in the season to show off the skills you have learned. The Riding Club also conducts fundraiser's to help pay for the purchase or replacement of ranch horses and riding equipment. New members and returning members can register by email. Click here for registration information. Please contact Malcolm McMillan at email or (604) 536-1819 if you would like more information about the Riding Club.
Youth Committee	Dues Draw begins on March 23rd.	The Youth Committee hosts holiday events such as Easter egg hunts, Halloween and Christmas parties for children age 12 years old and younger. Jennifer Buckley is the new Youth Committee Chairperson assisted by Cathy Foisy. If you would like to get involved email Jennifer. Your contribution of time and talent is appreciated. New ideas as well as help with the traditional BMR Youth activities are welcome.
Teen Club	There is currently no one coordinating the Teen Club. A group of Parents and Teens would be a great way for this Club to revive. Could you rally the troops?!	The Teen Club puts on events that help Ranch teens get together in constructive activities and also provides opportunities for the teens to help out with other club and committee's events.
Are you involved in a Club or Committee? If so, let the Chair or Secretary know that you would like to have a web page of your club's own from this web site, or links to your sign up sheet, etc. contact the webmaster via email or at the Ranch office. We can set up a link to your page or information right from this page, including photos and the whole bit! Also please keep us updated with your event and activity information (date, place, time, etc.) so that we can post it here where it is easily accessible to the majority of the members. The 2008 Calendar of Events will be posted as soon as it is presented to us approved by the Board.

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