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Team members honoured with Honorary Life Memberships.
Criteria:
BreastStrokes at the pleasure of its members, may bestow an honorary membership upon any BreastStrokes Member, Supporter Member, or individual who has demonstrated extraordinary work or support toward the aims and objectives of BreastStrokes.
Updated February 21, 2023 at AGM:
The criteria for an Honorary Member is as follows:
- Must be a team member for a minimum of 10 years, and has made a significant contribution to the team.
- Honorary Members pay no yearly membership fee.
- Honorary Members may participate in team activities, signing waivers where required.
- Non-Active Honorary members may speak at meetings but may not make
motions or vote.
Active Honorary members may speak at all meetings and may make motions and vote. Active members are defined as those members who are attending practises on a regular basis.
- The honour is perpetual and can be published on official documents of the team even though the Member is deceased.
- Honorary Membership may be revoked by the BreastStrokes Team at its’ discretion.
| Honoree |
Date Awarded |
Member's roles and Award Inscription |
| Mary Visser Kerr |
September 19, 2011 |
Team Manager; Paddler; Drummer; Team Webmaster; Team Twitter; Executive Committee member (ex officio).
"Honorary life member of BreastStrokes Dragon Boat Team for commitment and passion over the past 10 years. We couldn't do it without you!" |
| Ily Brimacombe |
December 1, 2012 |
Secretary, Executive Committee;
Paddler; Drummer.
"For your commitment and passion,
we thank you!
BreastStrokes Dragon Boat Team" |
| Donna Brox |
December 2, 2017 |
Executive Committee member; Uniforms and Equipment; Team Captain; Paddler.
"In grateful recognition of your commitment and passion to our team, we thank you!
Your dedication to encouraging team membership and community outreach is especially appreciated." |
| Barb Dunsmore |
December 2, 2017 |
Treasurer, Executive Committee; Steersperson; Paddler.
"In grateful recognition of your commitment and passion to our team, we thank you! Your long-time support and dedication for managing our team’s financial records are especially appreciated." |
| Connie Jasinskas |
December 2, 2017 |
Executive Committee, Chair and Member; Team Social Media - FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter; Fundraising; Volunteer Coach; Paddler; Steersperson; Drummer.
"In grateful recognition of your commitment and passion to our team, we thank you! Your dedication to encouraging team fitness and fundraising initiatives is especially remarkable." |
| Beverlie Nelson |
December 2, 2017 |
Executive Committee, Chair and Member; Fundraising; Paddler.
"In grateful recognition of your commitment and passion to our team, we thank you! Your dedication to fundraising initiatives and promotion of health, life and laughter after breast cancer are especially remarkable." |
| Shelly Watson |
November 26, 2022 |
Executive Committee, Chair and Member; Volunteer Coach; Team Captain; Paddler.
"In grateful recognition of your commitment and passion to our team, we thank you! Your dedication as member and Team Captain to encouraging health, enjoying life after breast cancer, participation and inclusion is truly remarkable." |
| Sandy Herman |
November 25, 2023 |
Executive Committee, Secretary and Member; Boat and Dock Committee Member; Bingo Co-ordinator; Run for the Cure Team Co-ordinator; Paddler.
"In grateful recognition of your commitment and passion to our team, we thank you! Your dedication as Paddler, Team Secretary, and Bingo Coordinator, and for encouraging health, enjoyment of life after breast cancer, participation and inclusion is truly remarkable." |
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