Duke of Ed - November 2016

November 2016 Newsletter
Happy Friday everyone! Just a friendly reminder that Winter Break is approaching. 

Our office will be closed for the holidays From December 21, 2016 until January 9, 2017. 
If you know of anyone who is wanting to register - the deadline to be able to register with a September 1, 2016 start date is December 15th. 

If you have any questions, we are here to help! Give us a call at 204-988-3016 or email manitoba@dukeofed.org. 
Silver Ceremony!

On Thursday, November 24th,  The following received their Silver Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Her Honour, Janice Filmon at a wonderful ceremony at Government House. Congratulations to them all.

KIRSTEN BENIDICKSON ARIEL HÉBERT CLAIRE RUSSELL
RACHEL BERNHARDT EMILY HUNT MICHAEL SILK
BEN BLUNDELL JEFF KIM WILLIAM WALKER
STEFANO DE SORDI CODY LINCOLN CHANTEL WALLACK
GRAHAM DRIVER CAITLYN LOCKHART NINGLU WENG
FIONA DUNN CONNOR MARK SABRINA WONG
OLIVIA FRANK STANLEY ROBINSON

FRAME YOUR CERTIFICATES PERFECTLY!   

We have frames for sale that will fit your Bronze Silver and Gold Award Certificates and make them stand out!  Call the office for these great frames at $30
Adventurous Journey Opportunities 2017

We have many of our camps lined up and ready to register!  Starting with a 
Bronze Winter Camp - February 10-12 , and a  Silver Winter Camp - March 23-26.
 
To sign up for any of these trips - contact the Award Office to get the forms. 
Email:  manitoba@dukeofed.org  or Call: 204-988-3016.

Check out our Adventurous Journey Opportunities on our website:  http://www.dukeofed.org/mb-adventurous-journey-residential-project-opportunities. We keep this list updated as new trips are added as well.


Duke Delegate Search 2016 

You live it. You embrace. Now share it. 
We are looking for inspiring, social media savvy Duke of Ed participants to become our next Duke Delegates. As a Duke Delegate, you are an ambassador for the Award in Canada. Sharing your story, engaging and mentoring other participants from across the country, and spreading the Duke of Ed word to your fellow Canadians. We want to share your incredible Award journey to inspire others to experience their own #dukelife.

What is a Duke Delegate? 
An outgoing, motivated participant who wants to inspire others to get involved and help them do well.  Delegates Use social media to do in-the-moment live updates at special events. Duke delegates can assist and inspire other participants. Duke Delegates are official advocates for the Award.

So if this sounds like it's totally up your alley then APPLY TODAY! 
Deadline to apply is 
December 5th, 2016.
 Give us a call at 204-988-3016, or email manitoba@dukeofed.org. 
Fundraising for the Duke of Ed


 




For the Adults, parents and supporters.
The Scotch Pairing Dinner
January 12th, 2017                      
If you are at all interested in great whiskies don't miss this event.  Chef Craig is using a variety of knives and ingredients to bring us fabulous food in an effort to create some natural pairings...
Winnipeg Winter Club                        
Tables of eight available at $1600
Individual  tickets $200
($90 tax receipt to be issued at event)

For information or tickets call the office 
 204-988-3016
Photos and Stories
We need your photos and stories.  If you have a great story about what you did for a skill and how it turned out or some fun you had while working on the Duke projects and events - we want to read about it! If you have a great picture of your Adventurous Journey, your volunteer project, a great shot of you doing anything for the Duke, we are looking for great photos and stories that we can use here and in other Duke of Ed media. Send it in to the office.
Manitoba Division Office | 204-988-3016 | manitoba@dukeofed.org | http: //www.dukeofed.org
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