Online Knockout Series
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The Ottawa Branch Knockouts have been a staple in the region for decades. In light of COVID-19, this will be hosted online this season.
NEW for 2020-21
Celebrating fifty years! Competing is FREE for Branch members: The 2020-21 season marks the 50th anniversary of the Ottawa Branch. To mark this milestone, participation will be FREE for all Branch members that have paid their membership dues.
Bass and tenor categories are now part of the Knockouts: Following the success of the bass/tenor contest last season, we are including bass/tenor categories in the Knockouts!
Previous Branch event judges from across Eastern Ontario will be judging the events. Distribution will be determined based on entry levels.
Contribute to the 50th Anniversary History Series
We will be highlighting the history of piping and drumming in our region throughout our 50th year. You can contribute by submitting bios for individuals and organizations! If you are interested in contributing, please write to Graeme Ogilvie at graeme.ogilvie@sympatico.ca.
The following is a list of what we already have.
Archie Cairns
Allan Quinn
Jim Fryer
Sam Scott
Harry Blair
Connie Blaney
JT MacKenzie
Jack Coghill Sr
Bill Gilmour
William Stirling
Amy Garson
Ken Thornton
Jack Yourt
Ed Bush
David Clyde
Scott and Carol-Anne Bell
Jim Sutherland
Ross Brown
Nathan McLaren
Pat Hayes
Bill Williamson
Don Killin
Roy Drouin
Sheila Gilmour
Paul Fleming
Doug Craig
Leslie McCarthy
Rae MacCulloch
Chris Munroe
Branch AGM
The Ottawa Branch will hold an AGM on November 17th at 7:30pm via Zoom. The meeting will cover:
Report on activities since the last AGM
Financial update
Nomination and election of executive slate for the next year
Thinking forward: Report on plans and priorities for the Branch amidst COVID-19.
Broader discussion: Action items for the PPBSO main body to consider
To access a link for the Zoom meeting, please register here.