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Newsletter # 83
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July 15, 2016
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Note from the President
Convention excitement is building! We've seen the schedule and your committee has been working hard to ensure a spectacular weekend of fun & friendship for those attending. See below about the big news in Saskatchewan! We are so sorry to see Linda Cummings leave the board. She has been such a valuable asset to the board and the members. Linda was very involved in re-writing the By-Laws for you and has contributed so much to the CJCS over the years. She will be greatly missed but for those members in the Maritimes you are lucky as Linda is continuing as your Regional Rep. Right now she is taking some time to enjoy a wonderful vacation and we wish her well. A big warm welcome to our newest members! See the names below in this newsletter. Check out the list of items available for sale for those attending convention. Not going? Arrange in advance to have someone pick up your order for you. Different: We'll be sending you an invoice confirming your order and that items you ordered are in stock. Use the invoice to make an instant payment by credit card and once processed you will be emailed a receipt which you will bring to convention registration to collect your "goodies." In 24 hours over 20 Jewels have already registered for the Winter 2017 cruise - join us! Whatever your plans, have a safe and pleasant summer! Hugs to you all.  |
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Notice of AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Please be advised that the CJCS Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 24th in Calgary, Alberta. Formal Notice of Meeting is available for download below:
Click here to download the Notice of Meeting |
 New Saskatchewan Regional RepresentativeWelcome Marion Paterson as the new Saskatchewan Regional Representative! Your Board of Directors is pleased to share the news that Marion has kindly offered to take on this position. We thank you Marion for stepping forward and offering to dedicate the time and energy to fulfilling this position.
Marion is a part of the Crown Rebel Rowsers in Regina. She comes with excellent references, tremendous enthusiasm and past experience. Marion has already proven herself as a great asset to the CJCS. We look forward to working with her. She may be reached at sk@cjcsmembers.com Although Marion spends her summers "at the lake" she is still always available by email. Welcome Marion!
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A Note From Your Saskatchewan Regional Rep:
I am honoured to be the Regional Rep for Sk and look forward to meeting many more precious jewels here and across our great country. As usual, Sk Jewels have been busy having fun and exploring new activities. The Class n Hatz, Kipling, The Grand Girls of Grenfell and Regina Rebel Rowsers attended the Kipling Bacon Fest where we sampled around 20 items made with bacon and were entertained by numerous musicians. Who knew bacon fudge would be so good!!
For their July activity, the Grand Gals of Grenfell travelled to Regina for lunch at Henry's Cafe in the Ripplinger Art Gallery. Lunch was followed with a tour of Stone Hall Castle, a 1926 stone castle transformed and decorated to look like a Medieval European Castle, the only Medieval Castle in Canada. The ride home was completed with a stop for ice cream at Indian Head.
Our thoughts are with all the people across our province who have been evacuated and/or flooded. We welcome the rain but not so much at once.
Wishing all Jewels a healthy, fun, sun filled summer.
Marion Paterson
Sk Regional Representative
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As you know, we have a "Welcome" group in our "Jewel Box" and we encourage you all to go there and click on the links for new members to go to their home pages and say hello and introduce yourself.
This month we would like to welcome some of our newest members to the CJCS. Welcome to our sisterhood of Precious Jewels! |
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| SHERWOOD PARK | PRECIOUS PANSIES | SHARON | CINNAMON | | BC | ABBOTSFORD | RUBY JEWELS OF ABBY | URSULA | FEDOR | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | ANNE | LEFRANC | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | AUDREY | VAHAAHO | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | CAROLYN | HRABB | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | ELISABETH | REDER | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | ETHEL | RANDLES | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | FERN | COOPER | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | IRMA | PEDERSEN | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | JOANNE | MALLET | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | JUNE | NUYENS | | BC | NELSON | QUEEN CITY DIVAS | NORMA | SINCLAIR | | BC | SORRENTO | SORRENTO GIRLS WITH HATTITUDE | JANICE | WAGNER | | BC | VICTORIA | VICTORIA SPARKLERS | BETTY | BREATHET | | BC | VICTORIA | VICTORIA SPARKLERS | JOHANNA | HENN | | NS | PORT BICKERTON | SALTY CROWN JEWELS | ROSE | LAINE | | MB | WINNIPEG | BODACIOUS BOAS | MARIA | BAILEY |
If there are any we have missed we apologize.
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 CJCS Logo Shopping - Tees, pins, bags, etc.
Heading to Convention or do you just want some CJCS logo items or to purchase a CJCS T-shirt for convention?
This year we are doing things differently. We are ONLY taking advance orders for t-shirts and other items. Everything must be pre-paid and then will be available for you to pick up at Convention Registration in Calgary. Not going? Find someone who is that will pick up your merchandise for you - but we must know who to release your item(s) to, otherwise you won't get them. Due to the possibility of a postal strike, at this time we are only selling items that can be delivered at the convention registration desk during registration hours. This also saves you Shipping & Handling fees. Melanie is flying to convention therefore will only be bringing what has been pre-paid. To see the shopping list of what can be ordered, please click on this link: Please click here to upload the shopping list of items available for pre-sale |
2017 Cruise
As there wasn't a lot of interest in the longer and more expensive Panama Canal cruise Sue decided to try the Mexican Riviara Cruise again that we did in 2010 and in just 24 hours we have over 20 Jewels who have registered with Princess for this cruise. We would love to have you join us. If you are interested, please refer to the information that was emailed to you earlier this week. The date is January 28th departing out of L.A. If you are interested in joining CJCS on this exciting adventure, please contact Sue Schierer at: BC@cjcsmembers.com Thank you.
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Secret Santa 
Names have been exchanged and some of our lucky Jewels have already posted on our Facebook page, photos of their beautiful Christmas in July gifts. Keep posting those photos! (Might encourage more of us to participate next year!) The postal strike is still not on so hopefully you get your package soon if you haven't already. If you signed up to participate, please be fair and send your gift. A huge thank you to all who participated and to Melanie for organizing this for us.
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 Emails, Scams and Phone CallsWe worry about some of our members who are not tech savy. Scammers are running rampant these days. If you get any email requesting information from you - account or personal information of any type, please delete the email. No one is giving you money or gifts for free. PayPal, ITunes, CRA ( Canada Revenue Agency) and Banks will not email you asking for personal information. When in doubt, call your bank or whoever the mail claims to be from. Only open links in emails from friends you trust and even then, unless there is a personal note telling you what the link is about - it's probably not safe to click on the link. It's a shame that the world has come to this. Please be careful. As for those phone calls telling you your computer is infected, hang up. They will scam you into allowing them access into your computer and then lock it up on you. We don't want you to incur unnecessary bills for computer repairs that are not required. Before forwarding emails with stories that may seem to good to be true, please check www.snopes.com first to see if they are a hoax as often hoaxes are just one more method of obtaining your personal information or the information of your friends and family. |
  Chapter News:
<- Happy Canada Day from Fredericton NB. The Scarlet Sisters of Fredericton area having a marvelous time at the recent Happy Happening 2016The Grand Gals of Grenfell, (SK) had a great day in Regina. Our first stop was Henry's for lunch, then to tour the Stone Hall Castle with a ice cream stop at Indian Head on the way home.  <- Three Crown Jewel groups, Kipling Class 'N Hats, Grand Girls of Grenfell and Regina Rebel Rowsers attended the Kipling Bacon Fest where we sampled about 20 bacon recipes and listened to great entertainment. Picture is of the Rebel Rowsers. Sadly we neglected to take a group picture. |
 Royal Court Pins - New Stock! Larger Pin! We have new stock and these pins are larger. Letters are 3/4" and pin is 1 1/2" x 3" overall. Pins will be available for pick up a the convention in Calgary for pre-paid pins. (Payment must be received in advance - stock is limited)
If you are a Queen or Vice Queen and would like to reserve a pin, please send $26/pin to our office. (Price includes US conversion rate and S&H fees from US to CJCS office but save on S&H to you) Note these pins are larger (3/4" letters) than the original Royal Court pins.
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2016 National Convention/Sept. 23-25, 2016
Rhinestone Round-Up - Calgary Convention
Yee-haw! The 2017 Convention is Sold Out!
Confirmation Letters have been sent to all delegates, please bring these with you for registration.
Hotel Rooms - there have been a few cancellations due to Jewels booking more rooms that required, therefore these rooms will be available at the convention rate. If you are calling the Deerfoot Inn - 1-888-875-4667 or 1-403-236-7529 be sure to ask for the Crown Jewel rate or Group Code TJC2016
Roommate: There is a Jewel that would like to share a room with someone that is staying alone, if you would like to share your room with them, please send us an e-mail.
Volunteering - if you wish to help out and volunteer for a small amount of time, be sure to e-mail us at cjcs2013@hotmail.com Thank you to those that have volunteered to help. You will be receiving a e-mail from our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Judy Martin, towards the end of August.
Air Travel - for any Jewels arriving by air, if you haven't already could you please send in your flight information (flight #, time and airline) as we have eager hubbies and Jewels coming to pick you up for a weekend of fun. Please submit this information by August 15 or you may have to make your own arrangements.
Thursday Dinner - there is no dinner organized for Thursday evening so everyone is on their own. There is a restaurant and lounge in the lobby of the hotel and also a restaurant in the casino. Denny's is across the street and there are restaurants nearby. Just ask one of us.
Registration will take place Thursday from 3-5 and Friday from 9:00 - 2:00.
Vendors Hours - Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 5:00
Hallway Vendors Hours - 10:00 - 4:30 (they will be offering massages, mini mani & pedi's, face art, physic readings, and much more.
Convention Events - start at 11:00 am
If you have any further questions regarding the convention be sure to send an e-mail cjcs2013@hotmail.com
See Ya All in 70 days -but who is counting and who is already packed??
See ya'll at The Round-Up!
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Howdy Crown Jewels!
Are you ready to have some fun? Answer YES!
Are you willing to volunteer? Answer YES!
Well so are we but we need your HELP!
The Steering Committee has been working hard the past few months to plan a fun-filled weekend, and are now asking for your participation by volunteering so that everyone enjoys herself. We do not wish to take away your playtime and will only ask for a small part of your time. The more volunteers the less time required of you. Those of you who have already done so will be contacted shortly. And besides the committee would like to play too.
We require volunteers in the following areas, if you would like to volunteer for more than one - fantastic!
Greeters: Hospitality - Welcome Jewels when they arrive and assist with giving directions (Thurs/Fri)
Ball Room Door Greeters: welcome Jewels and direct to their table. Fri & Sat
Registration: to register Jewels (Thurs & Fri)
Airport Drivers to pick up Jewels (Thurs & Fri) at the airport and drive them to the hotel and then to return them to the airport Sunday.
Saturday Afternoon Activities: to help run stations
Door Prize Runners: to deliver door prizes to lucky winners in the ballroom
Misc Volunteers will be required as needed - act as floaters
REMEMBER, WE ARE ALL HERE TO HAVE FUN!! See ya'll at The Round-Up!
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The Back Nine Holes
You know... time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the back nine of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?
I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that I was only on the first hole and the back nine was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting gray...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change...Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit! And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though I'm on the back nine, and I'm not sure how long it will last. Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the back nine yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you're on the back nine or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past.
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. Live it well, go out and do something ridiculously outrageous, kick up your heels, HAVE FUN!
Remember "It is health that is real wealth, not pieces of gold and silver.
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Board Election 2017
It appears that no one has sent their letter of application in for the one opening on the Board of Directors. This being the case, there will be no election process this year and Elaine Hill will be re-elected by acclamation! Congratulations Elaine, now you can relax and enjoy your convention! |
Laughter Is The Best Medicine 
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Newsletters
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is for the public with general information about our Society.
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www.cdnjewels.ning.com
is our private, members only site which is password protected. We call this site "The Jewel Box" .
You must register for access to this site using the information supplied to you with your membership confirmation.
The link sent to you does expire so join as soon as possible or contact our office for a new link. You were sent easy step-by-step instructions on how to register for the web site.
Convention Website: (National & Provincial)
Website for CJCS conventions. Password if asked for is: calgary (No password required when registration is open) If you are planning a Provincial or National event, please send us the details and we will create a website for your event free of charge for you. For Help - Go to the Jewel Box and click on "discussions" for information on how to change your email address, information for Queens to share with new members on how to join the Jewel Box and what to do if you or one of your members isn't receiving the monthly newsletter. The Jewel Box- Has information on how to change your email address, change your password or reset your password For the use of the National as well as any Provincial Conventions.
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CONTACT Info: office@cjcsmembers.com
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