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, 23rd, 2014
WHEN IS THE DEDICATION CEREMONY? – Thursday June 19th, 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.
Pictured left to right: Kendall Bostock, Burke Bidder, Kendall Aikins, Carley Roller, 2013 Princess of Sam Steele Alicia Leasak, 2013 Sweetheart of Sam Steele Makenzie Yates, Alexis Shuffler, Devon Kennedy, Katie Elder Photo Credit: Isaac Hockley Photography
Thank you to all the Sam Steele Sweetheart sponsors:
Kendall Bostock Colombo LodgeBurke Bidder Sunrise RotaryKendall Aikins Lions ClubCarley Roller Kin ClubAlexis Shuffler Rotary Club of CranbrookDevon Kennedy Fraternal Order of EaglesKatie Elder Cranbrook Society for Community Living
This is a bit too much. Bert the dog sent me this clip to help promote the 2013 SamSteeleDays.org website launch. One question – when did dogs learn to write?
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