50^TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SAM STEELE DAYS

TIME CAPSULE CRITERIA

WHY? – To commemorate 50 years of bringing our community together while honouring a man whose actions contributed greatly to the success of our region – Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, NW Mounted Police. We dedicate this Time Capsule and its contents to a future population of Cranbrook so they may share and take pride in our history. WHO CAN SUBMIT? – Business, organizations & individuals IS THERE A COST TO CONTRIBUTE?  – NO WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Items relative to culture, school life, family life, community, volunteerism, business & economy, recreation, technology
• Sam Steele Days historical value- ie) photos, memorabilia
• Personal perspectives in a letter to a future citizen
• Artistic contributions ie) songs , poetry, paintings, (digital files will be collected on a flash drive) send to [email protected]  with “Time Capsule” in the subject line
• Each item should be submitted in a zip-locked plastic bag – air removed –

WHAT SIZE CAN SUBMITTED ITEMS BE?

• Vessel is 1 metre squared
• Keep items small so we can fit as many items as possible

WHAT MATERIALS CAN NOT BE SUBMITTED?

• No perishables (food or liquids)
• No batteries
• No plant, animal or insect specimens
• No rubber

WHEN IS THE LAST DAY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS?  –  Friday May, 23^rd, 2014 WHEN IS THE DEDICATION CEREMONY? – Thursday June 19^th, 2014    2:00pm LOCATION  – Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce Greens – Everyone WELCOME ! *TIME CAPSULE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY SUBMITTED ITEM

The 2014 Sweetheart of Sam Steele Youth Ambassador Candidates were officially introduced during the annual Sweetheart Coming Out Banquet and Ball April 26th. The candidates have been working since January learning everything from financial management and time management to resume writing and etiquette. This past weekend they participated in the MS Walk and have numerous other community engagements prior to Sam Steele Days. The Youth Ambassador pageant will be held Friday, June 20th at Key City Theatre.

Thank you to all the Sam Steele Sweetheart sponsors:

Kendall Bostock                                Colombo Lodge Burke Bidder                                      Sunrise Rotary Kendall Aikins                                    Lions Club Carley Roller                                       Kin Club Alexis Shuffler                                   Rotary Club of Cranbrook Devon Kennedy                                Fraternal Order of Eagles Katie Elder                                          Cranbrook Society  for Community Living