Happy New Year everyone!
What a great way to start the New Year! The Toronto International Boat Show starts this weekend. Come on out and participate as it makes it feel like summer is coming soon! DSAO will again have a booth that is always a success as it draws new members, old members and volunteers to DSAO that we would not otherwise have had. Also keeping DSAO in the forefront of people’s minds helps and supports our ongoing sponsorship requests. We are going to have the booth again this year and hope you will come out to help staff the booth for this fun event!
The Boat Show runs from January 10-18, 2009 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. Details are at http://t.ymlp132.com/uaraubeagaejsqaoauhy/click.php. You will be able to get into the show free using our staff passes if you man the booth. However, one person must be in the booth at all times according to show rules. We are setting up on Friday Jan 9th. On Sunday Jan 18th we will tear the booth down.
The DSAO is located at Booth 1882: (This is a 10 X 20 in the SW corner of the MAIN HALL). Volunteers are needed to help with the set up, which includes transporting boats and equipment to and from the Show (see contact details below).
Booth Duty: If you are available to staff the DSAO booth, please contact us with the dates and shifts you are available. If you are available to work more than one shift, it would be greatly appreciated. ANY time you can give us is most welcome AND it gets you free admission to enjoy the Show!
NEW! Wednesday Night Seminar: January 14th at 6 PM, Room 101 South - Here's something you can do to improve your sailing skills during the off-season at the Boat Show. Come join the DSAO at TIBS for a very informative seminar on tactics and sail trim. RSVP as space is limited to 40-50 people, which includes plenty of space for wheelchairs.
There is a “frequently asked question” list in the booth for you to refer to. The main goal is to promote disabled sailing, promote Mobility Cup and the February 7th fundraiser, hand out DSAO brochures and gather contact info for prospective members and volunteers for the 2009 season.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Melissa Mulrooney, TIBS Coordinator for DSAO melissa_mulrooney@yahoo.ca 416-762-3855
OR
Cristine Heagle, Administrative Assistant, DSAOEmail: office@disabledsailing.on.ca
Tel: (416) 546-1010Cell: (416) 230-2928
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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The Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario (DSAO) is dedicated to providing people living with a disability the opportunity to learn about and enjoy sailing. DSAO is a non-profit charitable organization founded, organised and run by people with disabilities and is uniquely attuned to the needs and desires of its participants.
DSAO's mission:
•To provide sailing opportunities for Ontarians regardless of disabilities or age.
•To provide unique, enjoyable experiences for its participants which include opportunities for social, recreational, rehabilitative and competitive activities.
•To build confidence, self-esteem and enhance independence for people with mobility or other impairments.
•To facilitate integration of disabled and able-bodied recreation and competition.
The success of sailing as a recreational and rehabilitation program for the disabled is evident in both the growing numbers of people with disabilities that participate in these programs, and in the enthusiastic support that DSA-Ontario has already received from the disabled communities, organizations and funding agencies. Supporters are inspired by the realization that the lakes and oceans of Canada serve as a great healer and equalizer – people with mobility impairments can leave their wheelchairs (and their disabilities) behind, and enjoy the independence and freedom that one experiences when wind, sun and spray join forces to make a perfect sailing day.
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