Congratulations to all who competed over the summer, particularly those that made the Champion Supreme list. (HERE)
Announcements
Annual General Meeting *UPDATE*
This year's AGM and Awards Presentation and Dance will be held Saturday, 1st November in the Officer's Mess, Royal Artillery (RA) Park in Halifax.
RA Park is located at the foot of Citadel Hill. The address is 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax, N.S
The schedule is as follow: Please take note of the updated timings in the schedule of events.
Annual General Meeting: 3:00-4:30 pm (will be live streamed as well). A zoom Link will be sent out to all members shortly.
Break for Dinner: 4:30-6:00 pm
Champion Supreme Awards: 6:00-7:00 pm
Cape Breton style Dance: 7:30-10:30pm (bar service available). Tickets available at the door. $15 cash.
We are pleased to be partnering with Halifax Cape Breton Dances (as seen at Fairview Legion) to provide entertainment and dancing for this evening.
The Agenda for the meeting will be provided to all members in the coming days.
Atlantic Canada...Are you Ready?
The ACPBA presents The Great Highland Surge (Adhartas Mór nan Gàidheil)!
The ACPBA is pleased to announce our upcoming knockout competition this year for the Atlantic Canadian Region and you won't want to miss out on this one! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is your chance to showcase your skills and have fun!
Competition Details
Dates, Locations, Cost
What: The Great Highland Surge (Adhartas Mór nan Gàidheil) is a solo competition series serving the Atlantic Canadian Region.
Save the Dates: April 5, May 10, May 31
Location: April 5 - Shearwater , May 10 - Moncton, May 31 - Shearwater
Cost: Competitors - $15 per event, Non-competitors - cash donation
Registration: Coming soon!
Event Divisions
The competition will feature bagpipes, snare, tenor, and bass, organized into the following event divisions:
Professional
A Division - Grades 1 & 2
B Division - Grades 3 & 4
C Division - Grade 5
Keep an eye out for more details coming your way in the next few weeks!
2024 AGM Sunday Nov 3rd @ 9AM
Agenda [HERE]
Zoom Details:
Topic: 2024 AGM
Time: Nov 3, 2024 09:00 AM Atlantic Time (Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84280355298?pwd=X0zehyxyis5eYFrSMcIFKMQFufaYtK.1
Meeting ID: 842 8035 5298
Passcode: 9hkxfU
Financial Statement [HERE]
Communications Report [HERE]
Chief Steward Report [HERE]
Games Liaison [HERE]
Reps:
NB South [HERE]
NS North [HERE]
PEI [HERE]
Reports from Games
Piobaireachd Challenge [HERE]
Moncton Highland Games [HERE]
Antigonish Highland Games [HERE]
NB Highland Games [HERE]
2024 Champion Supreme
Congratulations to all who competed over the summer, particularly those that made the Champion Supreme list. (HERE)
Looking forward to see you all at our awards night on November 2nd at the Gaelic College, Cape Breton.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE
ATLANTIC CANADA PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE
Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2024
Sunday, November 3rd time TBA
Location: Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
51779 Cabot Trail,
St. Ann's, Nova Scotia
There will be a zoom option and the link will be available 24 hours prior
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association will be held in person on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, tba, Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College, 51779 Cabot Trail, St Ann’s, Nova Scotia
As per clause 4:06, Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association Constitution: Notice of any motion will be submitted to the Executive, in writing, 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
Members of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association are eligible to vote on Association business.
As per the Constitution: Clause, 2.1.8.
2.1.8. Categories of membership
2.1.8.1. Any individual or group playing highland music on the pipes and/or drums in Atlantic Canada are eligible to be full members of the Association. At Association meetings, individual members are entitled to one (1) vote while bands are entitled to a maximum of two (2) votes. Individuals who are members through band affiliation are encouraged to attend and participate in Association meetings but they may not vote unless they are exercising one (1) of the bands two (2) votes.
2.1.8.2. Any piper, drummer, pipe band or non-playing individual from outside the Atlantic Provinces may become an associate member of the Association. These associate members are welcome to participate in Association meetings with the understanding that they are not eligible to vote.
2.1.8.3. Individual residents of Atlantic Canada who do not play pipes or drums may be full members of the Association. As such, each individual member is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
2.1.8.4. Families in Atlantic Canada may take out a family membership. While all family members are welcome to participate in association meetings, each family shall be restricted to one (1) vote.
2.1.8.5. Corporations and businesses in Atlantic Canada may take out a corporate membership in the Association. Corporate members are welcome to participate in Association meetings but are not eligible to vote or to hold office on the executive.
2.1.8.6. All Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Executive members must be paid members of the ACBPA. Each Executive member is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
2.1.8.7. All ACPBA judges must be paid members of the ACPBA. Each judge is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
Please note the categories of membership and the entitlements to vote at Association meetings.
Your membership gives you the power to participate in these meetings, vote on motions, vote in Executive members and raise your concerns on issues or situations that arise regarding the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association.
The AGM meeting is not just for Executive members. Your participation is necessary for the success of your association.
The Annual General Meeting is open to all members including band members, individual and family members, sponsors and associates.
Your participation at the AGM, your voice and vote is required for the success of your association.
Thank you.
ACPBA Executive
Are you interested in being the President of the ACPBA
Dan Knee’s 2 year term as President of the Association is up at the AGM on November 2nd and he will not be reoffering.
If you would like know more about this position or put your name forth, please contact him at daniel.knee@gmail.com
Also available is Communications (website)
Constitution Committee
The ACPBA Executive is looking for a couple of volunteers who may be interested in joining a commitee to help rewrite our constitution. The constitution has had a few revisions in the last few of years, however the last big change was in 1996, so well over due.
If interested, please contact Dan Knee at daniel.knee@gmail.com
2022/2023 AGM Meeting Minutes
ACPBA 2023 AGM agenda and zoom link
2023 ACPBA Champion Supreme
Congratulations to all those who competed over the last summer.
Here is the list of our Champion Supreme winners. You are invited to the AGM on Nov 4, after the meeting to accept your award and play a tune or two.
ACPBA EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2023/2024
ACPBA executive positions available for 2023/2024:
President - Vacant
Vice President - vacant
Chief Steward - vacant
Treasurer - vacant
Secretary - vacant
Communications - Christina Re-offering
Regional Representatives:
New Brunswick North Representative - Vacant
Cape Breton Representative - Trevor Kellock is re-offering
NS North Regional Representative - Ray Halliday is re-offering
PEI Regional Representative - James MacHattie
If interested in any of these positions, please contact Shelena @ acpbasec@gmail.com
Annual General Meeting
ATLANTIC CANADA PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE
Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023
Saturday, November 4th time 1:30
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre
40 Douglas Street, Truro, NS
There will be a zoom option and the link will be available 24 hours prior
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association will be held in person on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, 1:30pm, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 40 Douglas Street, Truro, NS
As per clause 4:06, Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association Constitution: Notice of any motion will be submitted to the Executive, in writing, 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
Members of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association are eligible to vote on Association business.
As per the Constitution: Clause, 2.1.8.
2.1.8. Categories of membership
2.1.8.1. Any individual or group playing highland music on the pipes and/or drums in Atlantic Canada are eligible to be full members of the Association. At Association meetings, individual members are entitled to one (1) vote while bands are entitled to a maximum of two (2) votes. Individuals who are members through band affiliation are encouraged to attend and participate in Association meetings but they may not vote unless they are exercising one (1) of the bands two (2) votes.
2.1.8.2. Any piper, drummer, pipe band or non-playing individual from outside the Atlantic Provinces may become an associate member of the Association. These associate members are welcome to participate in Association meetings with the understanding that they are not eligible to vote.
2.1.8.3. Individual residents of Atlantic Canada who do not play pipes or drums may be full members of the Association. As such, each individual member is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
2.1.8.4. Families in Atlantic Canada may take out a family membership. While all family members are welcome to participate in association meetings, each family shall be restricted to one (1) vote.
2.1.8.5. Corporations and businesses in Atlantic Canada may take out a corporate membership in the Association. Corporate members are welcome to participate in Association meetings but are not eligible to vote or to hold office on the executive.
2.1.8.6. All Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Executive members must be paid members of the ACBPA. Each Executive member is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
2.1.8.7. All ACPBA judges must be paid members of the ACPBA. Each judge is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
Please note the categories of membership and the entitlements to vote at Association meetings.
Your membership gives you the power to participate in these meetings, vote on motions, vote in Executive members and raise your concerns on issues or situations that arise regarding the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association.
The AGM meeting is not just for Executive members. Your participation is necessary for the success of your association.
The Annual General Meeting is open to all members including band members, individual and family members, sponsors and associates.
Your participation at the AGM, your voice and vote is required for the success of your association.
Thank you.
ACPBA Executive
Summer Job
Celtic Travel Bursary Fund
St. Francis Xavier University’s, Department of Celtic Studies has a Celtic Travel Bursary fund.
Application deadline is Feb 28, 2023.
Attached is the criteria for the bursary and and application commitment form.
Changes to the ACPBA Music Requirements for Solo Piping Competitions
Our music committee has made a few changes to the requirements for solo piping competitions.
This will be updated in the Rules and Regulations, however we wanted to make sure this is released to the membership right away.
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2022 AGM
Overseas Band Information
Malcolm (Ted) Brown-Scott has been working on a page for overseas bands with information on how to join the RSPBA and pointers for competing. Paul Brown (VC) has also had input.
https://rspba.org/information-for-new-and-existing-overseas-bands/
Malcolm (Ted) Brown-Scott
Music Board and Standards and Grading Group Convenor
Director, Lothian and Borders Branch
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association
2022 Champion supreme winners
Congratulations to all who competed and to the champion supreme winners. Well done everyone!
[link]
ACPBA Executive positions available for 2022/2023
ACPBA executive positions available for 2021/2022:
President - Dan Knee is re-offering
Chief Steward - Vacant
Treasurer - Vacant
Secretary - Shelena Marsh is re-offering
Games Liaison - Kylie MacHattie is re-offering
Regional Representatives:
Newfoundland Representative - Matt Clark is re-offering
New Brunswick South Representative - Vacant
Metro and Valley Regional Representative - Larry Amirault
If interested in any of these positions, please contact Shelena @ acpbasec@gmail.com