August 2024 Update

August is turning out to be a very busy month.  Lots going on and lots of events coming up.

Where has the summer gone?  Besides too many rain dates!

August 17thDay of Remembrance – Dieppe Park, 10:00 am.  Deceased members are honoured with an engraved brick.  Please attend to show the family our support and recognition of our missing WECSSO members.

August 23- Golf Tournament – Orchard View Golf Course – Spaces still available.  Last day to register is August 15th.  See Mike Palenchar for more information mikepalenchar1@outlook.com

Playoffs – are just around the corner:

          Blue Division – Tuesday, August 20th

          Green Division – Monday, August 26th

          Red Division – September 16th

 Annual General Meeting – October 2nd   – 1 pm at Ciociaro Club. All members should attend!  Purpose to review the year’s activities and elect 6 members to our Board of Directors.  If you have any questions or concerns about our organization, this meeting is for you.  More information to follow.

Annual Banquet – October 16th – Ciociaro Club – Tickets on sale starting August 12th – $25 – with a $10.00 refund at the door for players only.   Last day for ticket sales will be at the AGM October 2nd.  Guests are encouraged to attend.

More information to follow. 

Indoor BaseballNovember – is full and registration is closed. 

Appreciation Lunch

Another great day spent with fellow players and teammates.  Thanks to Unifor Local #444 for their generous donation and to the organizers and volunteers who made it happen.

Canned Food Drive

The Downtown Mission received 1200 pounds of food and canned goods.  In addition, our members gave $1140.00 in cash to buy additional food items.

Thank you for making a difference!

Sponsorships to Date

It is the mandate of WECSSO to support organized sport leagues and other activities.

Dragon Boat – $1000 – Wonder Broads – breast cancer survivors

Downtown Mission – $1140  and 1200 pounds of food

Windsor South Canadians – $1500 – Provincial Championship

Forest Glade Baseball League – $350 – sponsor a team

University of Windsor – $600 –  Women’s Fastball – monies towards a pitching machine

Goodfellows – $500 – donation

Canned Food Drive

A huge THANK YOU to all our members who gave so generously to the Canned Food Drive last week. 

What a great difference you have made!   Thanks to Jack Bump and helpers for organizing the event.

The Downtown Mission received 1200 pounds of food and canned goods.  In addition, our members gave another $1140.00 in cash towards the purchase of additional food goods. 

What an outstanding response to the needs of our community! 

 

 

WECSSO EXECUTIVE 2024

Back Row: Steve Sabina, Tony D’Andrea, Chris Brennan, Rick Anderson, Dave Haesler, Jack Bump, Gord Hillman, Bob Parent

Front Row: John Rudak, Barbara Sanders, Brian Adlam, Ron Ottogalli, Don Balkwill, Patti Mouland

SPRING GENERAL MEETING

Thanks to everyone who showed up today for the Spring Meeting.  We had aproximately 81 members in attendance.  Looking forward to a great season!

April 17th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Ciociaro Chapel

Looking forward to seeing everyone, especially the newcomers. The outdoor season is just around the corner!