2009 Canoe Carnival
1st Saturday in August
August 1, 2009

THE THEME IS NEW JERSEY

It is not too early to think Canoe Carnival.  As you know, the Canoe Carnival Committee picks an optional “themed category” for groups entering their Canoe Carnival float.  This year is “NEW JERSEY”.  Use your creative spirits to come up with an idea – the state flower, bird, bug (is there one), jersey tomato, peaches, flag.  Think about the Theme Category instead of Regular, Comedy, etc.  Build a float and join us for a great 2009 Canoe Carnival. 

 
ENTRY PACKETS READY FOR CANOE CARNIVAL FLOAT GROUPS

The entry packets are ready for all float groups.  Stop by the Colony office to pick one up.  Please make sure they are returned by Monday, July 6, 2009.  Any questions, call Samantha at the Colony office (609) 654-7747.  Also, note the description change of the JUNIOR CATEGORY AND THE SMALL GROUP/FAMILY CATEGORY. We are asking for the return earlier to plan better for the pewter plates (this will allow us to save money).  Also, note there is a new section to be completed on Form C – “Description of Theme”.  Any questions, call Samantha at the Colony office 654-7747.

 
CANOE CARNIVAL CAPTAIN/SAFETY/MARSHAL MEETING

The Captain’s meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2009, 7:30 p.m., in Demby Annex.  Please note a responsible adult representative from each float group (we strongly recommend the captain) and the paddlers must attend THIS meeting with the head marshal and safety chairperson.  No representation at this meeting and fifty (50) points will be deducted from your total point score.  THIS MEETING IS IMPORTANT!!!

 
 

CANOE CARNIVAL BALL

The Canoe Carnival Ball will be held Saturday, July 25, 2009, at the Medford Lakes Country Club beginning at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets will be for sale at the Colony office beginning Monday, July 13, 2009, for $20/person.  Come dance the night away!
 

Tickets

Tickets for the 78^th Canoe Carnival will go on sale, Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Colony office.  Canoe Carnival will be held on the first Saturday of August – August 1, 2009 on Lower Aetna Lake.  A donation of $7.00 for a reserved bleacher seat on either Beach One or Beach Two (limited), $4.00 for bring your own chair seating on the beach and Standing Room Only, along the Aetna Way fence will be $3.00 (ADULTS ONLY FOR STANDING ROOM). 
 

 

TRIM THE TREES FOR CANOE CARNIVAL

Our Canoe Carnival head marshal has been paddling the Lower Aetna and noticed that several homes/properties have limbs or trees overhanging the lake.  These trees/limbs etc. will keep the floats from coming as close to your dock as you might like.   Canoe Carnival is scheduled for Saturday, August 1.    Keep this in mind and possibly do a little trimming so you can view a better Carnival.  

 
 
NOMINATE A KING AND QUEEN
 

It’s that time of year to nominate names of boys and girls to run for the King and Queen of Canoe Carnival.  The king and queen will both receive scholarship prizes and will be represented on the float.  Contact Sam or Millie at the Colony (654-7747) to make a nomination.  Candidates must be Colony members and 15-18 years old.  The pageant will be Friday, July 24^th.  NOMINATIONS MUST BE CALLED IN BY MONDAY, JULY 8. 

 

KING AND QUEEN PAGEANT

The Miss Medford Lakes Pageant and the Mr. Medford Lakes pageant are SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 24, 2009, AT 8:00P.M. for a location to be determined.

Please note that voting will start on Monday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m. and continue thru Friday, July 24^th at 4:30 p.m. in the Colony office.

Every Colony member, regardless of age, is entitled to one vote.  Just come by the Colony Office, show your pink Colony card and cast your vote.  The candidates will be out campaigning during the week, watch for their posters or come to the Colony to see the list of candidates on the 20th. 

 

JWA Float Group
What a great chance to be part of the upcoming Canoe Carnival Festivities.  Junior Women’s has started working on their float for the Canoe Carnival and we would love to have new members come and help out!  If you are interested please contact Catina Scafidi-Cranston at 609-760-5059.  Don’t miss out on all of the fun!!!
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