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Blue Convention 2005
During the last weekend in March and through the efforts of the two local branches, Calgary became host to the fifth biannual Blue Convention. Umpires came from coast to coast to learn new rules, update mechanics and renew friendships. Thirty umpires were inducted into the Canadian Indicator Club and four VIP umpires were honoured at the Sunday breakfast. Guests included ISF UIC Merle Butler, ISF Deputy Director of Training Henry Pollard and keynote speaker Emily Alexander of the ASA. Look for the next Blue Convention in 2007 hosted by Québec.
Welcome to Blue Convention 2005.
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EMSUA members Robin Shaban, Clayton Bober, Marc Robichaud, Philip Robichaud and Wayne Semeniuk outside of the Coast Plaza.
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Taylor Phillips? That's not right.
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Philip Robichaud eager to get started, with Marc Robichaud and David Dron preparing their notes.
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Some of the EMSUA members who attended Blue Convention 2005. From left to right, Clayton Bober, David Triska (Sr), Wayne Semeniuk, Julie Dron, Jeff Dron and Ron Grudzinski.
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Andy Makelki welcoming everyone to Alberta.
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Jon Lieberman flanked by two junior officials, Matt Juniper and EMSUA member Jill Fritsch, who both assisted in Jon's Minor Officials Clinic/Program workshop.
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Level V umpires Kelly Hunter and Leanna Pacini. Both officiated in Athens during the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Gold medal for softball from the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
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Alberta UIC Al Shenduk receiving a special award in recognition of his nearly 30 years of service to softball in Edmonton, across Alberta and throughout Canada.
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EMSUA members Ken Jones and David Triska (Sr) socialize with Debbie Pushie in the hospitality room.
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Julie Hargray, Claire Austring and Amy Chedore
(aka Small, Medium and Large).
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Newly inducted Canadian Indicator Club member Verna Lockwood poses with Robert Kilgannon.
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"I didn't know; I'm from BC." - Claire Austring
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