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The Clarenville2014 NL Winter Games

VIDEO of OFFICIAL LAUNCH of CLARENVILLE 2014






Feb 18, 2012 - Greg Pittman, Chair of the NL Winter Games Clarenville Host Committee today officially launched the planning for the 2014 Winter Games in Clarenville March 1-9, 2014.

“Up to 1,500 athletes, officials and coaches will be welcomed to our town in March 2014,” says Greg. “These Winter Games will showcase everything Clarenville has to offer and will provide young people from across the province an opportunity to demonstrate their athletic skills.”

“I am thrilled to announce the members of the host committee today,” says Mr. Pittman. “The planning for a very successful games has now started and I know the committee has the determination and drive to create a wonderful opportunity for the athletes.”

In addition to announcing the members Deputy Mayor Frazer Russell. The Clarenville Area Co-op also announced a sponsorship of $100,000 in collaboration with the Clarenville Lions Club and their 50-50 draw.

“The support of the Town of Clarenville, the Clarenville Area Co-op and the Clarenville Lions Club has been incredible,” remarked Mr. Pittman. “We are so pleased to have them as partners.”

Also speaking at the launch event was the Hon. Ross Wiseman, MHA for Trinity North and Speaker of the House of Assembly, and Doug Fowler, President of SportNL.

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2014 Winter Games Clarenville Host Committee members and their roles are:

Chair - Greg Pittman
Vice-Chair - Jill Monk
Treasurer - Todd Organ
Secretary – Susan Hollett
Municipal Representative - Rod Nicholl
Protocol and Ceremonies/Awards – Jill Monk
Transportation – Dustin Russell
Communication/Media Coordination – Lisa Browne
Entertainment/Culture - Denis Sullivan
Friends of the Games – Barry Colbourne
Accommodations – Craig Pardy
Promotion/Public Relations/Technology - Paul Tilley
Medical Services – Dion Park
Volunteer Services/Ambassadors – Caroline Frost
Results and Registration – Troy Mitchell
Sports, Officials, Venues & Integration - Tom Walsh
Security - Mark Balsom
Food Services, Welcoming Committee and Host Receptions – Paula Roberts

Ex-Officio Members
Garry Gosse (Town of Clarenville),
Todd Cole (Town of Clarenville),
Glenn Smith (SportNL)

For more information contact: Lisa Browne, 466-3926.

Be sure to visit and Like the Clarenville2014 Facebook page 
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