Hello all,

Since the weather is finally turning towards outdoor activities and things are slowly opening up in the city, Brian Brown is hosting a MIKEN WORTH SENIOR DEMO DAY this coming Saturday, May 30th, between 11:00am and 2:00pm at the Charleswood #2 diamond.

The entire 2020 Miken Worth line-up will be on hand for you to try before you buy. All demo bats will be for sale. There will be a $5.00 cover charge and each attendee will receive their choice of Miken or Worth ball cap.

Brian will also have Fear the Beard items for sale with a few items specifically for this event. There will also be a draw every hour for additional giveaways.

IMPORTANT, READ THIS:
Space will be limited for this event in order to comply with social distancing requirements, so you MUST PM or email Brian Brown at brianbrown14@shaw.ca to reserve your spot. DO NOT reply to this email. DO NOT reply to the league administration. Only the first 36 players will be allowed to participate – first confirming with Brian, first served.

There will be alcohol wipes on hand to wipe down the bats before you hit. Come out and have a great time swinging the best brands in our game and see you on the field next Saturday.

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

Members,

It’s a difficult world these days and we’ve now received word that Bill Alexander’s partner Elizabeth McHugh passed away on May 9th.

Bill has been in our league for years and years and from what I’ve heard knows more about slo-pitch in Alberta than anyone in history. As with Damien Skelling also this month, there’s no good time to lose a spouse, but right now is just the worst. I hope those of you who know Bill will reach out in support and encouragement.

Elizabeth’s obituary can be seen here:
https://www.arbormemorial.ca/glenwood/obituaries/elizabeth-mchugh/49261/

As must be these days, there will be no service until group gathering restrictions are lifted, and then there will be a small memorial for family.

With sympathy,

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

Hello CSMS Members,

I’m very sad to have to report that Cleo Skelling, Damien Skelling’s wife of 46 years, has passed away. Damien played for the Cubs in AA Division last year.

Because of the situation with the COVID-19 virus, there will not be a service at this time, but the family plans to have a memorial service for family and close friends when that become possible again.

Please keep Damien in your thoughts and prayers and perhaps reach out to him if you know him as this is a terribly difficult time, not being able to grieve with family and friends.

Here is the link to Cleo’s obituary:
https://wheatlandfuneralhome.ca/tribute-ajax/print-obituary.html?id=1331

The obituary requests that in lieu of flowers or donations, people submit fond memories and stories on the funeral home web page.

Best wishes,

Gary Paukert
CSMS Communications

From Registrar John Schmidt:

I would like to finish off the 2020 registration paperwork by Jun 1.

A few of you have not yet paid your membership fee. If you haven’t paid and want to remain a member of CSMS and be automatically enrolled for 2021, please contact me at john.sch@shaw.ca or 403 455-0723 to arrange payment.

If you would like a refund of your 2020 CSMS fee, please let me know before June 1.

If I don’t receive payment before June 1 or if you ask for a refund, you will be removed from our membership list and have to re-register for 2021.

Stay healthy,

John Schmidt, Registrar

Hello League Members,

You may have recently received an email, ostensibly from CSMS President Ernie French. The short email probably said something like ‘Are you available right now?’

This is a scam and you should just delete the email.

The way the scam works is that you reply to ‘Ernie,’ but of course you’re not emailing him, you’re emailing the scammer. The scammer says something like ‘I want the league to buy some gifts to say thank you to volunteers, but I’m out of town. Could you please go to Walmart and buy ten Apple gift cards for us to send out, and the league will reimburse you right away.’ The scammer asks you to send him the gift card numbers. He immediately uses them up on online purchases, leaving you holding the bag.

The scam is particularly effective when the scammer is able to identify both the corporate leadership and those in charge of purchasing.

Many, many organizations like ours have been similarly targeted.

Just delete the email and you’re in the clear. The only way you can get hurt is by replying and going and buying gift cards for the scammer.

Cheers,

Gary Paukert