May 2010

We welcome players from across Winnipeg to our Maples KidPro Baseball Clinic scheduled for May 22, 2010.

Kids will have the chance to mix it up with the Pros in this half-day clinic thats dedicated to developing pitching, throwing, fielding and batting skills. Our special guest clinicians - three Winnipeg Goldeyes - will be on hand to share secrets that only the pros know.

The event includes a barbeque and inflatable jumpers so there's something for the whole family.

For more information call our Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator Tom Barak at
772-7321. Or download our event guide at the link below.

Come out and enjoy Spring, baseball, kids and hotdogs - it doesn't get any better!

• Download 2010 KidPro Baseball Event Guide

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Nutri-lite Active Start Min-Soccer Festival
 

Maples is hosting the 2010 Nutrilite Active Start Mini-Soccer Festival on may 29, 2010. This all day event is for 3 – 8 year-olds and parents and features fun games between 16 teams from surrounding community centres. The event includes a barbeque, inflatable bouncers for the kids, prizes and whole lot of fun. The event is all weather and in case of rain will take place in the Maples gymnasium and Multiplex Arena. Parents can register with their mini-soccer coaches, or by visiting the Maples Community Centre, Mon. – Fri. 5 – 9PM. Applications are available in the office and registration fees may be paid to the evening supervisor. For more information contact our Convenor mtcarr@shaw.ca

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Annual General Meeting - Board and Executive Elections

Maples will be nominating new board and excutive members at its Annual General Meeting on May 30, 2010, starting at 1:30 PM, 434 Adsum Dr., Community Centre Boardroom.

Sign in occurs between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM - all voting attendees must present proof of their postal code for their principal residents. All R2P codes will be issued a voting card. All other residentes are welcome to participate, however, they cannot vote.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR CANDIDATES!

• 2010 MRAI AGM Nominations and Acceptances (2007)

All appointments are by nomination and election and are open to past members in good standing and residents of the Maples district. Anyone wishing to serve on the board or its executive, or if you wish to nominate someone you know, please complete the nomination form which may be downloaded at the link below.

For those not familiar with the Maples' nomination and election process, read the MRAI Constitution and Policies linked below.

There's never been a better time to get involved at the Maples given the many capital works planned as a result of $1.3M that was raised this past year.

If you believe that a strong community centre is the basis for a vibrant and strong community, then serving on our board is for you. Join us won't you? Make friends, support our kid's sports and get involved in a rewarding and fulfilling experience as a board or executive member at the Maples Community Centre!

• 2010/2011 MRAI Nomination Form (2007)
• MRAI Constitution (2007)
• MRAI Policies (2007)

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2010 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Announced

Maples will be hosting its 2010 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet this May. Attendance is by invitation only and sports Convenors, Coaches and MRAI staff will be nominating volunteers in the coming weeks.

The event takes place in the Maples gymnasium and this year's menu will have a Ukrainian theme.

The event features a catered dinner, a door prize and gift raffle, one free beverage and entertainment. Alcohol will be served.

Maples sets aside this special evening just for our volunteers whose enthusiasm and enduring spirit make such a difference in our community. On behalf of the MRAI, our kids and the Maples district, THANK YOU!

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