 President's Message
We are working hard in Merritt to continue to brand this community as the Country Music Capital of Canada. We are currently focused on opening the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour in downtown Merritt. The grand opening is planned for Sepember 4, 2010. It is such an excellent opportunity for the City of Merritt to have a National Museum and Hall of Honour here in the Southern Interior.
The current location, in downtown Merritt, will house Phase One. Depending on available funding, a permanent location will include state of the art technology - interactive displays, a performing arts theatre and gift shop. This will also be the location of the BC Country Music Hall of Fame.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support of Merritt.
Ron Sanders
President
Beverley Mahood visits the future Country Music Hall of Honour opening September 4, 2010 in downtown Merritt, BC - The Country Music Capital of Canada |
Merritt Walk of Stars 7th Annual Gala Weekend was a big success.
MWOS Gala Weekend was held May 28th - May 30th this year. The weekend included an Industry Night hosted by Iron Mountain Music, outdoor performances (moved into the future Hall of Honour due to a little inclement weather), the 7th Annual Gala and the 1st Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament.
The Gala crowd was enterterained by Gord Bamford, Beverley Mahood, Charlie Major, Valdy, The Higgins, AJ Woodworth, Ridley Bent, Tammy Weymouth, Stuart Emslie and Rob Hess. Proceeds from the event will support the opening of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour in downtown Merritt in September 2010.
Thank you to our major sponsors: Merritt News, Vincor Canada, Thompson Nicola Film Commission, CCMA and Michelle Loughery Murals.
Mark you calendar for the 8th Annual MWOS Gala Weekend on May 27 - 29, 2011, in Merritt, BC, The Country Music Capital of Canada.
Gala Grand Finale
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Chris Langhaug, Director
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Peter Moyes, 1st VP
Deanne Parise, Director
John Morash, Director
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In June the Merritt Walk of Society held its Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors appointed at the meeting are:
Welcome new directors Paddy Kelly and
Brenda Curnow.
Thank you for your years of dedicated service and volunteer work Linda Gardner, Grant Neidig and Gail Neidig. We couldn't have done it without you.
Advisory Members:
Committee Chair List:
Finance: Treasurer TBA
Corporate Sponsorship: Deanne
Events: Chairperson TBA
PR/Communication: Ron
Signage: Ron
Maintenance: Neil
Marketing: John
Murals: Ron
Membership: TBA
Governance: TBA
Capital Development: Chris
Music in the City: Peter |
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You are invited
to the
Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour
Opening September 4, 2010
in downtown Merritt
For more information contact:
Amber Papou
Executive Director
250 315 2450
Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour is looking for members. Membership in 2010 has been changed to to $5.00 per person, or an hour of your time volunteering. Check it out at www.merrittwalkofstars.com
The Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour Committee is seeking volunteers in all trades. People and community volunteers that have the time to help with general construction duties, painting, finishing, decorating, cleaning, sewing and most importantly right now staining can apply to: Karen Irving, Volunteer Coordinator, manager@merrittchamber.ca, 250 378-5634. Your time would be greatly appreciated. |
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Merritt Walk of Stars E-News
July 2010
Merritt Walk of Stars promoting Western Heritage Culture and Music in Merritt, BC - the Country Music Capital of Canada
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Merritt's Music in the City 2010
 Announcing Merritt's Music in the City 2010
Thursdays in July and August, 6pm - 8pm @ Merritt Spirit Square
August 26th show to take place @ Rotary Park Bandshell
Music in the park will showcase artists from around the province, along with local talent. Shows will cover all genres of music. You won't want to miss shows by The Colorifics, Valdy, Art Pruce, AJ Woodworth & The Matinee, Cliff Elvis Moody and more.
Thank you to our program sponsors Sunrise Rotary, Rotary Club of Merritt, Community Futures of Nicola Valley, Black's Pharmacy, Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce, Merritt Herald, Q101, Shaw TV, Merritt Morning Market, Merritt Home Hardware, and Merritt Walk of Stars.
The Colorifics
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MiniFest 2010
Friends of the Festival You are invited to Minifest 2010
July 17 - 19, 2010
backstage on the festival grounds
Friday, July 17th
Featuring Cecile
$Free
Saturday, July 18th
Featuring Lee Dinwoodie, Joe Lonsdale,
Harley Carmen and more...
Barbeque and Dancing until Dawn $30.00
Camping for the weekend $20.00
Tickets on sale at Sanders & Company*
*250 378 2267 *at the gate
Lee Dinwoodie
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Purchase or renew your membership with Merritt Walk of Stars for only $10.00 per year. Sign up or renew at
No membership will ever be so much fun.
Kenny Hess enjoys the 1st Annual MWOS Celebrity Golf Tournament |
Merritt Youth Mural Project
Keith Urban Mural, by Michelle Loughery, photo by R Brand Productions
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