2014 Ride For The Breath Of Life

On June 14, 2014, the Kinsmen Club of Brandon hosted the “Ride For The Breath Of Life” Motorcycle and Classic Car Ride.

The Ride for the Breath of Life is an annual national motor sports fundraiser in support of Canadians with cystic fibrosis held in locations across Canada.

This year, Mother Nature was not on our side, but the 14 riders who braved the weather supported a great cause. We thank all the riders, volunteers, and everyone who came by to see what we were all about.

Brandt Bessant receives the prize for Best Poker Hand from James Sewell, President, Kinsmen Club of Brandon. Brandt also won the Show and Shine Best Car prize.

Brandt Bessant receives the prize for Best Poker Hand from James Sewell, President, Kinsmen Club of Brandon. Brandt also won the Show and Shine Best Car prize.

Tony May receives the prize for Show and Shine Best Motorcycle from James Sewell, President, Kinsmen Club of Brandon

Tony May receives the prize for Show and Shine Best Motorcycle from James Sewell, President, Kinsmen Club of Brandon

Kinsmen Club of Brandon members L-R: Chad Bicklmeier, Joel Kempthorne, Allen Verhaege, John Moman, James Sewell, Atrhur Verhaege, John Debeer, Kin Kid Adam, Arthur Wiebe, Klaus Brechman, Gord Cappelle. Not pictured: Kelly Graham.

Kinsmen Club of Brandon members L-R: Chad Bicklmeier, Joel Kempthorne, Allen Verhaege, John Moman, James Sewell, Atrhur Verhaege, John Debeer, Kin Kid Adam, Arthur Wiebe, Klaus Brechman, Gord Cappelle. Not pictured: Kelly Graham.

The reason we do this: Two youth from Brandon that have cystic fibrosis, Shayla and Adam.

The reason we do this: Two youth from Brandon that have cystic fibrosis, Shayla and Adam.


Brandon Scrapbookers Convention 2014

The Kinsmen Club of Brandon was pleased to partner with the Brandon Scrapbookers at their recent convention. The event was held at the UCT Pavilion, Keystone Centre, on May 2-3, 2014. The Kinsmen provided volunteer labour to help out with their event. In return, the Brandon Scrapbookers have made a very generous donation back to the club. This contribution will go a long way towards Serving The Community’s Greatest Need. Please check them out at their website. We thank them for running a fun convention and giving our club the opportunity to serve. We wish them well on next year’s event.

James Sewell and Art Wiebe of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon accepting the cheque from Rose Hercun of the Brandon Scrapbookers

James Sewell and Art Wiebe of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon accepting the cheque from Rose Hercun of the Brandon Scrapbookers


Win a Hot Rod Grills BBQ

The Kinsmen Club of Brandon is raffling a Hot Rod Grill in the summer of 2014. The Hot Rod Grill is a propane BBQ designed and built to resemble a small block engine. The smoke even comes out of the exhaust! It would look great on the patio of any gear head or motor sports enthusiast.

The Kinsmen are selling tickets 3 for $5 at numerous events around Brandon and area. Come see us at the Shoppers Mall, Ride For The Breath Of Life, Travelers Day Parade, Cruisin the Dub, and PASCAR events at the Souris Stock Car Track. All the dates are posted on our events calendar on this web site. Come visit us!

The draw will be held September 4, 2014, at the final Cruisin the Dub of the season.

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Kinsmen Texas Holdem at the Double Decker

The Kinsmen Club of Brandon hosted our first charity Texas Holdem tournament on May 17, 2014. We would like to thank all the players who came out and contributed to our worthy cause. We received a lot of good feedback that it was a fun event and the players would come back when we do it again.

The Double Decker Tavern provided a fine venue. Also thanks to all the volunteers who helped deal and supervise the poker, and to the Kinsmen Club of The Pas for lending us their chips.

First place - Blain Turner, Second place -Elwood Sewell

First place – Blain Turner, Second place -Elwood Sewell


May 17, 2014 Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at the Double Decker

The Kinsmen Club of Brandon is hosting a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament in Brandon, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 3 pm. The location is the Double Decker Tavern, 943 Rosser Ave, Brandon, MB.

The buy-in is $80 with up to 3 re-buys at $80.

Advance tickets available at the Double Decker, or contact any Kinsmen member, or email brandonkinsmen@gmail.com.

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June 14, 2014 – Ride For The Breath Of Life

The Kinsmen Club of Brandon is pleased to announce the 2014 Ride For The Breath Of Life, benefiting cystic fibrosis research. This year’s ride is June 14, 2014, 9:30 am, at the Sobey’s West End parking lot, 3409 Victoria Ave Brandon, MB R7B 2L8.

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This is a motorcycle and classic-car poker derby ride throughout southwestern Manitoba. New this year, your entry provides 8 poker hands and one of the stops will be an exciting “Wild Card” stop. The poker derby will have a $500 guaranteed first prize. The route is Brandon, to Rivers, Sandy Lake, Rapid City, and back to Brandon. Come on out, enjoy a nice ride, and support a great cause too!

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Coming in 2014 – Stock Car Racing at Souris, MB

PASCAR with support from the Kinsmen Club of Brandon is opening the Souris Track to Stock Car Racing of all types, with a focus on an economical, fun, and family oriented 4 cylinder class.  This is 4 cylinder “Mini” or “Pony” Stock Car racing.  The rules are patterned similar to Red River Co-Op Speedway in Winnipeg.

We will be preparing the track and building the organization in the 2013 season, anticipating regular racing in the summer of 2014.

September 5, 2013:
Stop by “Cruisin the Dub” the first Thursday in September (the 5th) and see a few cars in various stages of completion and/or ask questions.

September 8th, 2013:
12:00 (noon) Meeting in Brandon at Westman Premier Homes Ltd offices at 1514 Rideau St.

September 15, 2013:
Meeting at Souris Racetrack.  Potential closed course testing of cars… so bring your helmet!!

For more details and map of track location, see our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Pascarmanitoba

Contact:
Matt Bootsman – mattbootsman@gmail.com
Chad Bicklmeier – olds_442@hotmail.com
1-204-648-5554 (evenings and weekends)


Hot Rod Grill Raffle

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The Kinsmen Club of Brandon is raffling a “Hot Rod Grill”.  This is a propane BBQ styled to look like a small block engine.  The draw is on September 19, 2013 at the Brandon Kinsmen Club Room.  Tickets are 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00.  If you are interested in buying tickets, contact us at brandonkinsmen@gmail.com with your phone number and we will arrange to get you some tickets.


2013 Ride for the Breath of Life

June 15, 2013 the Kinsmen Club of Brandon held the “Ride for the Breath of Life” Motorcycle and Classic Car Ride.

The Ride for the Breath of Life is an annual national motor sports fundraiser in support of Canadians with cystic fibrosis held in locations across Canada.

This year’s event saw 20 riders ride their bikes and classic cars from Brandon, to Rivers, Sandy Lake, Rapid City, and back to Brandon.  The weather mostly cooperated, though the post-event festivities had some rain.

Congratulations to Brenda Hales, who won the $500 poker derby; and Rick Reimer, who won the raffle for the Harley Davidson watch. Thanks to all riders and volunteers for supporting this great event to support Canadians with cystic fibrosis.

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Brenda Hales (L) winner of the  the $500 poker derby, accepts the prize from Art Wiebe (R) President of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon

Brenda Hales (L) winner of the the $500 poker derby, accepts the prize from Art Wiebe (R) President of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon

Rick Reimer (R) accepts the raffle prize of a Harley Davidson watch from Art Wiebe (L) President of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon

Rick Reimer (R) accepts the raffle prize of a Harley Davidson watch from Art Wiebe (L) President of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon

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