Where has the summer gone? Before you know it our Jewels will be packing their bags and heading to Regina!

If you can't go, you are entitled to complete the Proxy form and return it so that your vote will count. Proxies must be received no later than September 9th.

On August 15th our 36th newsletter was sent to all members, via email. 36!! Three years worth of news, comments, events, ideas, etc. And if you've missed one, remember that all newsletters are in the Archives on the member's website. Click on the red box in the upper left corner of the Main page/tab to access all mailings that have been sent to our members dating back to August 2009. Some of our members print them out and keep them in a binder for quick and easy reference.

Hope to see you in Regina!

Where has our summer gone? We hope you've been fortunate enough to enjoy a warm and sunny summer. 

Our July newsletter was sent, although quite late. In spite of it's going out not too long ago we've a big August newsletter almost ready to go. It will be emailed on the 15th. 

The Notice of our AGM (Annual General Meeting) and a Proxy form will be emailed to you shortly too, along with the Agenda for the AGM. If you are not registered for the convention, please mail your Proxy as soon as possible to either your Provincial Representative, or to our office. Proxies will not be accepted after September 9th as we'll be packing up and heading off to the convention. A copy of these notices will be posted in the Archives section of the member's web site. Please share them with members of your chapter who do not have email.

Remember that if you're still thinking about joining us in Regina you're running out of time! All hotel rooms not booked will be released back to the hotel August 20th and registration closes on the 21st. The Thursday evening festivities I believe are sold out but there may be a last minute cancellation so if you're not booked, contact the convention committee right away as they really have a very special evening planned for us.

Remember to book your tours. They have some great tours planned for us and I think the R.C.M.P. headquarters is something not to be missed.

It's almost time to start packing!

See you in Regina!

Check us out in the media:

CARP Canada (formerly: Canadian Assn. of Retired Persons)

http://www.carp.ca/2012/07/24/crown-jewels-uniting-women-across-canada/

and in Saskatchewan

Pink Magazine

http://www.getcompass.ca/home/pink-magazine/

For Saskatchewan Women - PINK Magazine is a full color, glossy magazine that is distributed on FREE stands throughout the province of Saskatchewan.

We are targeted to women and have a reader base of over 60,000+ dedicated readers in print and online in over 12 cities.

PINK Magazine features women who are making a difference in the province through academia, sports, business and charity. With Saskatchewan being a small and connected province, women find they often know someone in the magazine or can relate to the stories being shared.

We are the one and only women’s magazine in the province and we are currently launching a subscription base to allow our readers to get a copy shipped right to their door!

Note to CJCS members:

Our July newsletter will be emailed to all members July 30th.

July 2012 Update

Due to the hospitalization for emergency surgery, of our CEO, the July newsletter has not yet been sent. Hopefully it will be sent next week. Meanwhile, a reminder that there are a few tickets available for the September Convention. For those booked on our February 2013 cruise we remind you to book flights as soon as possible as that is Superbowl Weekend and Mardi GRAS in Galveston. Our Travel Agent has arranged for hotels and transportation in Galveston but rooms are limited. Book now to avoid disappointment.

JUNE NEWSLETTER - Newsletter # 34

Our June newsletter was sent out last night (June 14th) to all CJCS members that we have a valid email address for. Please note that 247 were returned as "undeliverable" due to invalid email address or mailbox full etc.

If you didn't receive yours, please contact your Provincial Representative. 

All newsletters dating back to 2009 are posted in the "Archives" under the "Main" tab on the member's web site, including the June edition. 

Also posted in the archives is the information on the 2013 CJCS cruise. Bookings are now underway and many repeat cruisers had so much fun that they have already booked! Don't miss out on all the fun - book now!

2013 CRUISE WITH THE JEWELS

It's official - We're cruising February 2, 2012 out of Galveston, Texas on the "Crown" Princess. How fitting for the "Jewels" to travel on the "Crown".

Information was sent last week to all on our cruise mailing list. If you'd like to be added, please contact the office. 

If you've never cruised with Princess before, please let us know so we can apply for a $25.00 shipboard credit for you. 

Once you are booked, please remember to notify the office of your cabin number and cabin-mate's name so we can keep you updated on cruise news.

June Update

Our June newsletter will be going out soon. Don't miss it! Make sure we have an accurate email address for all your members.

The Jewels who participated in the Coastal Wine Cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver had a wonderful week together exploring some wonderful coastal towns and cities such as Santa Barbara, San Franciso, Victoria, etc.  Don't miss out on the fun! Plan now to join us on our 2013 cruise to the Western Caribbean in February.

Are you registered for our National Convention in Regina? Don't miss out! Register today. While there you can tour the Elvis Museum or the R.C.M.P. Museum. Lots of great meals and activities have been planned for your visit. 

We are re-writing our By-Laws and information will be available at the Annual General Meeting which takes place in Regina, during the National Convention. Information on proxies, Agenda, etc. will be sent via email to all members in early August.

Do you know your Provincial Representative? Get to know her - she's your best friend. She can help you join the member's website, send you an information and/or registration package, sent invitations on your behalf to others in your province, and so much more!

Some of the articles in the upcoming June Newsletter:

Changes? - Email or Address

How to print the newsletter

Chapter Monthly Events

Tea Party

The Jewel Box

Caring for your Jewels

Regina here we come!

Our Lucky Number

Our Uniform - Our Colours

Saying Grace

Women Who Light up the World

Things to Remember

Contact your Board - Provincial Rep.

OUR APRIL NEWSLETTER GOES OUT TOMORROW ! Don't miss it, it's a big one chock full of information.

It's a big one with lots of great reading. Make sure you look in your spam/junk mail folder if it's not in your inbox tomorrow, April 15th. 

We have been publishing a newsletter for our members since early 2009 and all back issues dating back to August of 2009 are published on our member's web site in the Archives. One member suggests that they be printed and filed in a binder for quick and easy reference. A great idea!

Here's some of what's in the April Edition:

• Pins
• Convention
• Cruise
• May Newsletter – send your submissions now, “What is Your Chapter Up To This Month?”
• Friendship Cards
• Brochure
• Insurance for events
• Maritime Representative on the Board of Directors
• Nova Scotia Provincial Event
• Alberta Provincial Event
• British Columbia Luncheon in June for Lower Mainland chapters
• Chat Room on Member’s Web Site
• Cruise Plans for 2013
• Member’s Web Site
• Reminders

CONVENTION REGISTRATION IS OPEN !

Jewels -

It's that time of year again. Registration for the 3rd Annual Convention & Annual General Meeting has now been released. This year's event will be held in September 2012 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

All information on the convention, including the REGISTRATION FORM is posted on the convention web site:

www.royalgala.info   aka (http://royalgala.info)

Also on the above web site is a contact us link so that you may contact the Convention Coordinator directly should you have questions.

Don't forget to check the tab at the top of the page that says MORE  - when you click on MORE you will see more TABS with MORE information on the convention.

Please do not contact our office for information. We will just forward it to the convention committee and as we've discovered, often you've not included your important information:

name

city/province

chapter name

email address

and as a result, they've not been able to contact you with a response to your questions. If you contact them directly, they will be able to respond to you.

We look forward to seeing you at the convention!

 

Reminders

Newsletters are now being sent on the 15th of the month so they can be updated following your Board of Director's monthly meeting which is held on the first Saturday of the month.

Memberships expire on the 31st of this month so renewals are now due. Your 2012 Membership must be processed in order for you to register for the 2012 convention.

Registration for the 2012 CJCS Convention, to be held in Regina, Saskatchewan, September 2012, opens February 1st.

Insurance renewals are also due January 31st.

The 2011 Statement of Revenue & Expenses is posted on the members website and is included in the January newsletter.

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