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The election process is complete. Introducing: New Directors: Graham Farley and Mike Cole as well as Garnett Barker (on a one year term by-election), Continuing as VP is Trevor Denis and Treasure Aaron Gallagher leaving executive were Steve Zimmerman and Darcy Smith Farewell to Ron McMullen who was transferred by his employer and one year into his term. We thank the out going members for their dedicated service and look forward to a different direction with the new members on the board.

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November of every year marks the annual election of directors to the executive of the GPPA. This year will see possibly a large transition in board members. This year we have upfor elelction the following positions: Vice President – Trevor Denis Incumbent, Treasurer – Aaron Gallagher Incumbent 5 Directors Kelly Coney – Incumbent Marshall Radke Incumbent Steve Zimmerman – Incumbent Darcy Smith – Incumbent – Not Running for Re-election Ron McMullen – Incumbent (1 year term) – Ron is transferred by employer We hope to have everyone out for the elections it is the last meeting of 2014 Nominations can …

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Information regarding the Fall Couples Golf Tournament can be found on the event page of the website. Marshall Radke is the organisor and cna be reached at (780) 518-9877 or couplesgolf@gpoilmen.com 2014 GPPA Fall Couples Golf Information  

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Our next event is the Fall Couples Golf Tournament Date is September 20th being held at the GP G&CC Saty tuned for more information in the next week or so coming.

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This a reminder that if you haven’t got your entry in for this years annual golf tournament the Date quickly approaches. Dates are August 6,7,8 & 9 All information is available on the home page as well as the entry form which is electronic. Information can also be gathered from Ben Rake at 780-814-0729

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This months General Meeting will be June 26th Paradise Inn (Rotarry Room) Lobster Night

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Every PGA Masters weekend the Oilpatch gathers in Grande Prairie….No, not watch the masters but to partake in the GP Petroleum Association’s annual Oilmen’s Bonspiel. If you enjoyed the Masters you certainly would have enjoyed the Bonspiel. We…Sure….Did!!! This years edition of the GPPA oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel was the 36th Annual. Like every year the Grande Prairie Curling Club hosts the GPPA as well so does the Crystal Centre for the Banquet and celebrations night. The bonspiel was short 4 teams of the desired goal of 56, but none the less the event provided a lot of laughs and some very good …

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A celebration of Allen Spence’s life will be held Tuesday April 8, at Oliver’s Funeral Home, 10005, 107 Ave Grande Prairie, AB at 2:00 pm Donations can be made to the Heart & Storke Foundation Our condolences go out to Allens’ wife Shirley and his Sons

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It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of the communities hard working men. A long time Commissioner of the North West Jr Hockey League and a cornerstone of the Schlumberger Pumping Division. Mr Allen Spence has passed away on the evening of April 2 in an Edmonton Hospital. He will be missed by all he touched in his career and his involvment in the community. As funeral arrangments are announced we will advise and post on this home page

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It is with with great sadness that we inform everyone of the loss of one of our own. Last night March 9th “Mr Bruce Barker” passed away in his home. Bruce was very well known and without a doubt one of the most charismatic individuals in the oilfield and the community of Grande Prairie. He will be surely missed by all that he touched in his unique way. Funeral Services will be held Saturday March 15 at Alliance Church in Grande Prairie at 1:00 pm Address is 15502 – 102 Street A celebration of Bruces life will be held later the …

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