The history of the CJCS doll...

For those not familiar with her, our doll was first presented by Darlene Yurchuk at the 2nd national convention, which was in Brandon, Manitoba, in 2011. At the time, she was wearing only a diaper and was wrapped in a blanket. Darlene presented the doll to the Regina Jewels, who were hosting the next convention in 2012, saying that this doll was symbolic of the 9 months of work that had gone into creating the Brandon event. At the Regina convention, some clothing was added to her wardrobe.  The tradition is that the host convention committee pass her on to the next convention committee after adding something to her, and the dates and cities of each convention have been added to the bottom of her cape. When Darlene presented the doll to the Jewels in Regina, she named her Regina.

Sue Schierer embroidered Quebec 2019 on her cape and added a sash with her new name “Ms. CJCS”. Unfortunately, our poor Miss CJCS lived in storage in Okotoks waiting for us to finally unite after Covid, in Lethbridge. I imagine after missing two years she will be adorned from head to toe in diamonds! She also has a “travel bag” which was made by Joanne Legault member no. 3134.

As following tradition, Elaine Hill to passed our Miss CJCS to Carol Torkoff and after adding to her wardrobe and embroidering the date of the 2023 convention on her cape, Carol would then turn her over to Cathy Pidduck, Chair of the 2024 National Convention.

It has been decided that the doll is large and cumbersome for those who are travelling by air and it's just one more thing to carry and as we know, airlines are cracking down on what we may carry on board.

Sadly, 2024, at our 15th Anniversary Celebration, Miss CJCS will retire.

Hopefully, Lady Canada will be able to take her place. Lady Canada has her own page here on this website so please check her out and see what she's been up to!

May 2024

 We are all excited to be looking forward to the 2024 National Convention in Penticton, B.C. this coming September - the weekend of September 13-14. Your committee has been working very hard the past two years with hotel negotiations, planning, and coming up with creative ideas to entertain you.

One of the highlights is the trolley ride to the Wine Village where many merchants will show off their wines. (B.C. is famous for it's fine wines)

 Just remember to register well in advance to join this fun activity as tickets are limited. The first trolley sold out in just a few days.

 If you've never been to Penticton it's a beautiful town at the bottom of Lake Okanagan, surrounded by fruit trees and vineyards.