THE DUSTY BAG - WESA'S ONLINE NEWSLETTER
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LATEST NEWS
OCTOBER 2024
NEW SEASON PLANNING UNDER WAY!
- Report from the league's International Pride Softball delegate. Read more.
- WESA 2025 Volunteer Campaign kicks off with a message in the Commissioner's Corner. Read more.
- WESA's operating year comes to a close with the 2024 AGM this month. Read more.
SEPTEMBER 2024
2025 AWARDS BANQUET
The WESA Awards were given out for the season at the annual Awards Banquet at Moxies West Georgia. The season's Volunteers were highlighted including the Commissioner's Awards for a longtime volunteer. The Player Awards, as voted by the membership, were also presented. Read more.
AUGUST 2024
2025 COMMISSION ELECTIONS
The nomination and election process has completed with returning members Seán H.C.(League Commissioner), Ian G (Membership Commissioner), and Justin Q (Communications Commissioner) with new Commissioner member Rafe L. (Special Events Commissioner).
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JULY 2024
WESA 2024 CHAMPIONS
This season's Pennant Race has finished with Team Moxies on Davie T1 and Team Fountianhead Pub T2 as League Champions. Trophy, Medal, and Pennant presentations will happen at the Annual League Awards Banquet on September 7th.
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WESA CUP LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
All WESA teams are automatically entered into the WESA Cup League Tournament, a highlight of the season.
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THE DUSTY BAG RETURNS
First starting in 1982 as “The Final Score Weekly”, it continued on from 1992 as “The WESA News” until 2008. Reborn in 2010 as “The Dusty Bag” until 2016, WESA's Newsletter has been resurrected after an extended hiatus! We hope that you visit this page where you can get essential updates along with links to portals for more in-depth information and other interesting articles from the Commission, Team Leadership, and Members alike. As always, your comments & suggestions are welcome. Please email Communications (at) WESA.net
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WESA LEAGUE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
The league Coaches have made their nominations. Members, get ready to vote! Read More.
JUNE 2024
JOHN FLUEVOG NEW LEAGUE SPONSOR
WESA welcomes John Fluevog Vancouver Kitsilano as our newest League Silver Sponsor - represented by member Patrick Davidson. >> go to our Sponsors page
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IN MEMORIAM: Ryan Tripp
WESA Members celebrate the life of the long-time member and volunteer
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we respond to the loss of one of our own, Ryan Tripp. After many years as a Member, Team Coach, and Volunteer, Ryan had enormous impact on our league as a Champion of the values of friendly competition, inclusion, and connection to the community. As a Leader in WESA, Ryan inspired countless others with his kind and generous soul. Ryan, we love you. You will be greatly missed. ~ WESA 2024 Commission on behalf of the West End Slo-pitch Association
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LEAGUE SCOREKEEPERS: WESA's Official Scorekeeping Manual Arrives
The draft version of the manual to help new and seasoned Scorekeepers learn a unified approach
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SUMMER IN THE CITY: Picnic-In-The-Park Focuses On Community
WESA's presents donation to the Health Initiative for Men at the league's annual Picnic presented by Gold Sponsor Kris Mangion Century 21.
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YOU BETTER WERK: Team Blond Bear Holdings' Janice Sequois crowned WESA Pageant Winner
at the 35th Annual Pageant at Diamond Sponsor Celebrities Nightclub
Special Events Commissioner, Lance Sandover hosted another memorable celebration featuring a special surprise performance from Bill Monroe (the first host at the innaugural pageant in 1987) and top notch line-up of contestants including 2023 Team Winright Connors Naomi Wasp's step down number.
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MAY 2024
SEE YOU IN VEGAS: WESA SLAM! BBQ Gay Softball World Series Fundraiser Celebrates #11
Diamond Sponsor Junction Public House continued their support of WESA Members at this popular annual event hosted by the Unstoppable Conni Smudge.
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MY WESTEND.CA NEW LEAGUE SPONSOR
WESA welcomes MyWestEnd.ca as our newest League Silver Sponsor - represented by member Mustafa Akhtar .
>> go to our Sponsors page
COMMISSIONER'S CORNER
Messages from WESA League Commissioner, Seán Hernández Cummings
SUMMARY FROM THE 2024 iPRIDE SUMMER MEETINGS IN LAS VEGAS
20 October 2024
As part of our membership in iPride Softball, WESA sends representation to the Summer Meetings before every Gay Softball World Series. The League Commissioner gives a brief report on what happened.
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VOLUNTEERING IN WESA IS FOR EVERYONE
01 October 2024
There are volunteer opportunities for everyone in WESA. It is up to you to grab them.
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BUILDING A LEAGUE, DEFINING VOLUNTEERING
12 September 2024
WESA Member Darcy Simpson was awarded the 2024 Commissioner's Award at the Awards Banquet on Sept 7th
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IS IT TIME TO SPLIT T1 DIVISION?
13 July 2024
Members are encouraged to consider that it is time to split the very large T1 division into two.
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JERSEYS TALK
12 July 2024
Your sponsor jersey is an essential part of your Kit, along with your glove, cleats, cup etc.
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