Miramichi River Tourism Association
The Miramichi River Tourism Association held their Annual General Meeting on March 13/09 at the Miramichi Country Music Opry in Red Bank.
After the business of the meeting, Billy Mullin and the band kept us all entertained - because that's what Billy does best! - and called on the crowd to join in and play or sing. Helga fit right in as she donned a cowboy hat and jumped on the stage to play the spoons and sing several songs including my favourite, "Hey Good Lookin'". I think everyone there would agree that she should be made an honourary Miramichier!
A few of us at Mighty Miramichi attended and had a great time enjoying the presentations, entertainment, meal and catching up with old friends.
The guest speaker was Helga Loverseed, a world re-known journalist who lives in Quebec, and displays her Scottish heritage through her quaint accent. Helga was very positive and uplifting as she spoke about the uniqueness of Miramichi and how very proud we are, and should be, of our region. Rick Hayward from School District #16 gave a presentation on a portable SMART board, demonstrating the innovative and technological initiatives by students and the opportunities they present to tourism. Currently there are 7 SMART boards located at tourism operations throughout the region which will be used to further engage tourists this summer.
After the business of the meeting, Billy Mullin and the band kept us all entertained - because that's what Billy does best! - and called on the crowd to join in and play or sing. Helga fit right in as she donned a cowboy hat and jumped on the stage to play the spoons and sing several songs including my favourite, "Hey Good Lookin'". I think everyone there would agree that she should be made an honourary Miramichier! Wade Hallihan of Blackville who works with Tourism & Parks surprised the crowd with his singing ability as he captured us with Desperado and had our feet tapping to Bud the Spud. I'm sure there must be a video of that around here that I can post...
posted by Sammy the Salmon at 12:42 PM
1 Comments:
Thanks Terry, One of the better turn out ever at an AGM seen since I been involved with MRTA. A lovely evenning, enjoyed by all and we were the last to leave, not that we wanted to however we still had a hour drive back. Next year will book at the Upper Oxbow Adventure they were giving us a great deal for the night, also they have a lovely Lodge and their special breakfast superb. Its a pleasure to work hand in hand with groups from Boiestown, to Tabusintac, to Escuminac and up Rogerville and all points inbetween towards the same goal. Hope that everyone has a great and profitable season. Again Thank you BOD, All organizers and Mighty Miramichi for a a great 2 days.
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