Dorothy Dodge - BC Community Achievement Award

In February 2005, Dorothy Dodge of the Lytton and Museum Archives was awarded the prestigious BC Community Achievement Award. The BC Community Award is meant to recognize and celebrate B.C.’s spirit of excellence and is meant especially to honour dedicated individuals who give their time to various associations, institutions or volunteer organizations.

Dorothy established the Lytton Museum and Archives and was recognized for her work not only at that institution but also as a member of the Hospital Auxiliary and local Legion Branch.

What follows is the description which can be found on the British Columbia Community Award site:

For nearly 60 years, Dorothy Dodge has contributed selflessly to community life in Lytton. From taking on the challenge to setting up and maintaining the Lytton community cemetery, to becoming the first volunteer curator at the newly formed museum as well as positions at the Hospital Auxiliary and local Legion Branch, Dorothy promotes volunteerism and community spirit with her energy and tireless work ethic. Dorothy exemplifies the spirit of imagination, dedication and commitment.(http://www.bcachievement.com/community/recipients-2005.php):

The AABC would like to congratulate Dorothy on the award and wish her continued success in her work.

Information on the BC Community Award may be at the following URL: http://www.bcachievement.com/community/

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Association of Canadian Archivists Conference, Saskatoon 2005: East vs. West Softball Game

Coming out of a whirlwind of bison meat and Saskatoon berries what I shall cherish most is the classic ACA East vs. West softball game. How I have not taken part before it pains me to ponder. The score, or simply the winner, of past games has taken on legendary proportions. It has been hotly debated as seen on Arcan-L. And at the ACA awards luncheon the anniversary booklet included a page that outlined the results of prior games, as best remembered. I wish to immortalize the triumph of the West, in our humble newsletter, by reporting that on Thursday June 9^th 2005 the West had a successful game of 9 to 6. Our score keeper, Evelyn Peters-McLellan can certainly account for this.

There was no shortage of players in the West team and they hailed from across Western Canada. The sportsmanship displayed by this energetic team is something to be proud of. A memorable moment was the amazing catching ability of our shortstop, Mary McIntosh. Not once, not twice but thrice! She was soon hailed as MVP and assailed for much of the weekend on the status of her attendance at next year’s conference. In fact, I believe there may have been attempts by the unscrupulous East to offer her contract employment in the East so that she may play on their side. I say…. good chance of that! Following the game was the Great Western Brewery beer night. George Brandak, our fearless captain and pitcher, entered the hall and was welcomed with loud applause and hollering.

(photos courtesy of Garron Wells and Linda Nobrega)

The game provided a great opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow colleagues. I will certainly take part in next year’s game if I have the honour of attending the conference.

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