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On Saturday February 11, 2012, the Friends of Gatineau Park held their annual retreat to further advance the strategic plan. Ten or so participants coming from the Board of directors, committee members and targeted volunteers exchanged for more than 3 hours on the expected outcomes of this meeting. These are to establish a list of priorities for each of the 4 committees for the next 18 months, to enhance communications between the 4 committees and to identify next steps towards renewing the agreement with the NCC in 2014.

Catherine Dumouchel from the Board led the discussions with the assistance of the other members (Dave, Mario and Louis) of the working group responsible to develop the strategic plan for the Friends. This plan was endorsed by the members at the most recent Annual general meeting in October 2011. The exchanges and discussions were stimulating and lively even with the small number of participants, and contributed significantly to the planned results of the meeting. Over the next weeks, the working group will continue to further develop the strategic plan in order to achieve its successful implementation.

Many thanks to all participants!

The Canadian Museum of Civilization announced last week the results of their Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Challenge and the Embassy of Honduras and ADHERO are the winners of this year’s challenge. The winning team will be given the opportunity to decorate a 10-foot tree next year during this friendly challenge organized by the CMC during the holiday season. The Canadian Slovak League won the challenge last year and had the honour of decorating a 10-foot tree this year.

The Board of directors of the Friends of Gatineau Park wishes to sincerely thank the general public, and specially the members of the Friends, who have taken the time to visit the museum and to vote for the tree decorated by the Friends.

Organized by the Nordik Spa-Nature and hosted by the Friends of Gatineau Park, here is an activity that will definitely interest you. Discover the Gatineau Park while snowshoeing at night. Meet at the Gatineau Park visitor centre at 6 pm. Every Tuesday starting January 10th until March 6th, 2012.

Cost $45.00 plus taxes including snowshoes and access to nordic baths.

Reservations required at 819-827-1111 or at www.lenordik.com.

More information – http://www.lenordik.com/en/events/.

Join the Friends of Gatineau Park volunteers for this great evening activity. As you snowshoe under the crisp night sky, you’ll discover how animals and plants face the many challenges of winter survival. Reservation required. Bilingual activity. Adults $15 (Friends of Gatineau Park members: $12), seniors and students $12 (members $10), children $5. Snowshoes included.

Evenings, Friday January 20^th, February 3^rd and February 17^th,, 2012

Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Rd., Chelsea QC

RESERVATIONS:

819-827-2020; Toll-free: 1-800-465-1867

613-239-5090 (TTY); Toll-free: 1-866-661-3530 (ATS)

Special invitation – Christmas Trees at Canadian Museum of Civilization

The Friends of Gatineau Park are pleased to invite you to admire the special tree that we have decorated as part of the Canadian Museum of Civilization’s annual Christmas Tree Decorating Challenge, and to vote for our tree.

The Friends of Gatineau Park are one of the local community groups invited to decorate a tree as part of a friendly competition to celebrate the festive season and to Continue reading →