2013 CJCS Cruise  - Western Caribbean 

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Arrived in Galveston TX for the start of Mardi Gras

The Pier on the Beach in Galveston

The beginning of the Mardi Gras Parades along the Seawall

Our Ship

Some of our Jewels onboard (unfortunately many were missing at photo time)

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Honduras

Roatan Beach

Roatan Honduras

You can get daycare in Belize for your husband!

Belize Harbour

Wall to wall shops in Belize and crownds

Belize Harbour

Our ship docked in Cozumel, Mexico

Fountain in the Shopping area

A native coming to entertain us

Pancho's Backyard Beach Bar

A cool relaxing spot in the middle of the shops

Waiting for dinner

Entertainment at Sea CJCS Style!

A farewell toast on our last night together compliments of Lynda

A large group of Jewels are heading off on another adventure. This time they are heading to Galveston Texas to experience "Mardi Gras" and then sailing off on the Crown Princess for an adventure in the Western Caribbean. If you want to follow their adventure, check out the blog at http://2011adventures.blogspot.com/

Important Updates

Queen Dorothy  - Amazing.  Our precious Queen Dorothy is about to turn 106 years old! She would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to send, or have your chapter send, her a birthday card! She will be 106 years young on March 16, 2013. Her address was sent to you an email today, January 23rd. It's also posted in the members website. January Newsletter Was emailed to all members on January 15th. You can access it by going into the members website and on the "main" tab look in the upper left corner for the red box that contains the archives of all newsletters dating back to 2009. Some Queens print them out and save them in a binder for easy reference. Members Website Is available to all members but you must first register for it. Information on how to register was included in your receipt and confirmation sent to you after you renewed your membership for 2013. Contact your Prov. Rep. for assistance. Provincial Representatives   Are here to assist you. Please contact your Provincial Representative when you have questions. It's a great way to get to know them too. Convention Registration Registration is now open and they've held the price to the same price as our very first convention in 2009! Well done Calgary! This price is only for the early-bird registrations so make sure you register NOW! Space is limited! Convention Information  All convention information is posted on our Gala website which is shared with you in the signature of our emails, the newsletter, the members website, our Facebook page, and from your Queen and/or Provincial Rep. Convention Hotel Rooms Please note that if you call the hotel to reserve a room, please only book one room for yourself. Don't be unfair and book a block of rooms for friends "just in case" and if you have booked more than one room, cancel the extras and let your friends book their own room. Lets all play fair ladies!  Change of Email Address  Must be sent on the appropriate form which is available on the general information website crownjewelsofcanada.com under the members tab at the bottom. Go to the members page and look for the change of information link.

Happy New Year Jewels!

It's almost that time of year again. Convention registration opens January 15th. The details will be posted in the January newsletter which is sent to all members on the 15th and the Convention website also opens on January 15th.
Looking forward to seeing you in Calgary!

Did you know that there is also a smaller Provincial Convention in Alberta in May? If you'd like more information contact the Alberta Provincial Rep. or our office.

Wishing you all much happiness, good health and new friendships in this new year!

Our December newsletter was send via email to all members last night and should be in your inbox this morning. It's also posted in the Archives on our member's website under the "main" tab.

A new contest for chapters has been announced today on the member's website and on our Facebook page. Check it out!

Our office is now closed until January 2, 2013. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday.

REMINDERS AS OUR YEAR COMES TO AN END...

Our December newsletter will be emailed to all members on December 15th.

A large email was sent December 8th to all registered to join the Jewels on the 2013 cruise containing all the information you need to know before the cruise and answers to all your questions about cruising.

Registration for our 2013 National Convention will open early in the new year. Please remember that your 2013 membership must be processed prior to your being able to register for the convention. It can take 6-8 weeks for your membership to be processed to renew your membership today!

Join us on Facebook. Look for "Crown Jewels of Canada Society" and ask to join our group.

Have you joined the members website yet? Lots of great ideas for your chapter Christmas party posted there! A great way to meet other members from across Canada too.

On behalf of your Board of Directors and Ginger, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas.

It's been a very busy fall for our Jewels.

Hundreds attended our National Convention in Regina, SK. in September. There were many who went to N. Dakota on a shopping expedition recently too.

Are you a Snowbird in the Phoenix, AZ area? If so, we hope to see you at our Snowbird Luncheon in November!

Check out the December edition of Canadian Living Magazine for a photo and information on some of our Jewels and what they are up to!
 
Our latest edition of our monthly newsletter was sent to all members on November 15th and included:

• ·         Report on the Nova Scotia Provincial "Fall Fling"
• ·         Snowbird Luncheon - Phoenix, Arizona
• ·         Chapter Happenings
• ·         Report on the National AGM & Convention
• ·         2013 Convention Committee Update
• ·         2015 Convention
• ·         Contest
• ·         Is Your Chapter Looking To Expand? your chapter?
• ·         Gift Time
• ·         Publicity - across the country
• ·         Staying Safe On The Computer
• ·         Royal Court? - What is it?
• ·         Cruising With The Jewels: 2013
• ·         Fundraising Fashion Show/Wine & Cheese
• ·         CJCS Brochures
• ·         Changing Membership Information of any type
• ·         Road Trip!
• ·         2013 Membership Renewals
• ·         #5000 - it's coming! Who's the lucky winner?
• ·         Member Issues
• ·         A Jewel's Message
• ·         CJCS Quick Links
• ·         Contact Information

If you didn't receive your newsletter, please go to our website www.crownjewelsofcanada.com and to the member's page and use the contact us form to send us your email address.

If you live in Alberta, check with your Provincial Rep. to register for the Provincial Convention in May 2013.

Are you on Facebook? So are we. Check us out and ask to join our Facebook page.

EMAIL UPDATE

Jewels

First - Did you know you can follow this blog? Sign up on the right side of this page by entering your email address to be notified by email every time we post here, or you can sign up at the bottom on the right to receive notices of postings and/or comments re our posts. You will then receive a notice each time there is an update.
 
This past weekend I sent a personal email to every Jewel that we have an email address for. I included a link for members to join the "JEWEL BOX" - our member's only private website. It also reminded you about our monthly newsletters, sent on the 15th of each month. Copies of all newsletters back to August 2009 are also posted in the Archives in the JEWEL BOX (Main tab - red box in upper left corner) and I commented on the Regina National Convention last week which was a huge success and oh so much fun! If you missed it, please don't miss out on the 2013 National Convention in Calgary!

We have had approx. 230 emails returned with a message that the mailbox was over quota, or email was rejected (this could be by you having blocked us or your internet provider blocking email from our internet provider or your spam not having us on your safe senders list. There are other reasons too... such as we just don't have your correct email address in our data base.

We, our office, and your Provincial Reps are making every effort to contact everyone to ensure we have your correct email address in our file.

Beginning with the 2013 membership renewals we will be doing it differently to avoid future problems such as this. We will send the confirmation of 2013 membership to EVERY member in a chapter, not just to the QUEEN. This way we will know instantly of any email errors and catch it right away so you don't miss our on our monthly newsletters.

We continue to learn ways to improve our Society and your membership. You are our best Ambassadors and we appreciate your spreading the word about is. 

If you saw an article in your local paper about the 2012 National Convention, please send a copy to our office for our archives. Many thanks!

IMPORTANT MAILING JUST WENT TO ALL MEMBERS

CRUISE
An important email has just gone out to all members. The cruise price has dropped for today only. Also included is information about the hotel.
Please take a moment to read it.

Princess has announced a big sale and the price for our 2013 has dropped. If you're already booked, relax, your price will be adjusted and a new invoice will be sent to you in time.

We would like to suggest that you contact our travel agent prior to October 1st to change your hotel if you're staying in Houston, to the hotel we are staying at in Galveston. Time is running out on this as it's Mardi Gras in Galveston that week and hotel rooms are hard to obtain and our special rate expires October 1st.

CONVENTION 2012
Was a huge success. The Regina Jewels under the leadership of "Just Me" - Mary H. outdid themselves.

From arrival at the airport where they had a booth set up to welcome you and drivers to escort you to the hotel, to the decorations, the meals, and the entertainment was fantastic!

Thursday night we attended the opening of the new "ABBA" show and learned for most of us for the first time, the history of how "ABBA" came to be. Lots of fun, great music, re-uniting with old friends and meeting new ones!

"THE QUEEN" came for a visit and certainly had lots of news to share!

Saturday the star of the evening was just voted "Canada's top Country Solo artist", Brad Johner.
Whether you were in your 20's or 90's, our Jewels were up dancing the night away!

I tell you, there are no words to describe the sight of hundreds of Jewels smiling, laughing, dancing and having fun all weekend long!


CONVENTION 2013Will be hosted by Elaine H and her Alberta Jewels, in Calgary. Charter that bus now, start saving your pennies and spread the word! It's time for another party!

CATS OUT OF THE BAG....CONVENTION 2015Will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia!