Northern Branch AGM: January 30, 2022

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Date: Sunday, January 30, 2022
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Online Virtual Meeting – Zoom link

Zoom session will open at 6:45pm

All 2021 WUSPBA Northern Branch members are invited and encouraged to attend the Northern Branch AGM.

Agenda

  • Call to order, establish quorum
  • Presentation of Awards for the 2021 Northern Branch Aggregate Winners
  • Review of the year 2021
  • Planning events for 2022: monthly meetings and online solos
  • Election of Northern Branch Officers: Vice President & Secretary
    • Nominations may be submitted in advance to Secretary Wes Weber at wesweberjr@gmail.com, no later than Saturday, January 15, 2022. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
  • New business—Amendments to Northern Branch By-Laws
    • Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to Secretary Wes Weber at wesweberjr@gmail.com, no later than Saturday, January 15, 2022.
  • Adjourn

For more information, see the AGM page.

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NORCAL FALL – Unofficial Results

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NorCal Fall Online SolosNB-WUSPBA-Solos-2021-Fall
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Online Contest

Solo Results (Unofficial*)

Grade 1 Piping MSR – 3 Competitors
Adjudicator: Ken Sutherland
1.   037 Brian Cooper
2. 2034 Abraham McCarty
3. 2122 Michael Trenor

Grade 1 Piping Hornpipe/Jig – 3 Competitors
Adjudicator: Seumas Coyne
1.   037 Brian Cooper
2. 2122 Michael Trenor
3. 2034 Abraham McCarty

Grade 1 Piping 6/8 March – 3 Competitors
Adjudicator: Ken Sutherland
1.   037 Brian Cooper
2. 2034 Abraham McCarty
3. 2122 Michael Trenor

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Sticks and Chanters Online School – Scholarships Available

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A limited number of scholarships are available to Northern Branch members who are interested in participating in WUSPBA’s “Sticks and Chanters” Online School, November 6-7, 2021, but need assistance with the registration fee. Recipients and amounts of scholarships will be determined based on need.

To request a scholarship, contact Northern Branch President Erin Berta at nb@wuspba.org by October 15, 2021.

PLEASANTON – Unofficial Results (Saturday)

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Caledonian Club of San Francisco Scottish Highland GamesCaledonianClubSF
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA

Band Results (Unofficial*)

Grade 3 Time Limit Medley
Adjudicators: Campbell Naismith (Piping), Ryan Murray (Piping), Jamie Cuthill (Ensemble), Ed Best (Drumming)
1. Silicon Valley Pipe Band (1, 1, 1, 1)

Grade 4 MSR
Adjudicators: Campbell Naismith (Piping), Ryan Murray (Piping), Jamie Cuthill (Ensemble), Ed Best (Drumming)
1. Jefferson Pipe Band (1, 1, 1, 1)
2. Silicon Valley Pipe Band (2, 2, 2, 2)

Grade 5 Quick March Medley
Campbell Naismith (Piping), Ryan Murray (Piping), Jamie Cuthill (Ensemble), Ed Best (Drumming)
1. Prince Charles Pipe Band (1, 1, 1, 1)
2. City of Sacramento Pipe Band (3, 2, 2, 4)
3. Utah Pipe Band (2, 3, 3, 5)
4. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Pipe Band (5, 5, 4, 2)†
5. Jefferson Pipe Band (4, 4, 5, 3)†

† Tie broken by ensemble preference. Continue reading “PLEASANTON – Unofficial Results (Saturday)” →

Pleasanton 2021 Competition Schedules

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

Solo Competitions

Band Competitions

  • Grade 5 Quick March Medley
    • 2:00pm Jefferson Pipe Band G5
    • 2:10pm Prince Charles Pipe Band G5
    • 2:20pm City of Sacramento Pipe Band G5
    • 2:30pm Utah Pipe Band G5
    • 2:40pm Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Pipe Band G5
  • Grade 4 MSR
    • 3:00pm Silicon Valley Pipe Band G4
    • 3:10pm Jefferson Pipe Band G4
  • Grade 3 Time Limit Medley
    • 3:30pm Silicon Valley Pipe Band G3

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Solo Competitions

Band Competitions

  • Grade 5 March, Slow March, March
    • 2:00pm Jefferson Pipe Band G5
    • 2:10pm Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Pipe Band G5
    • 2:20pm City of Sacramento Pipe Band G5
    • 2:30pm Utah Pipe Band G5
    • 2:40pm Prince Charles Pipe Band G5
  • Grade 4 Time Limit Medley
    • 3:00pm Silicon Valley Pipe Band G4
    • 3:10pm Jefferson Pipe Band G4
  • Grade 3 MSR
    • 3:30pm Silicon Valley Pipe Band G3

NORCAL SUMMER – Unofficial Results

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NorCal Summer Online SolosNB-WUSPBA-Solos-2021-Summer
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Online Contest

Solo Results (Unofficial*)

Stewarded Live Events

Open Piping MSR – 1 Competitor
Adjudicator: Ian Whitelaw
1.   586 Charlie Morris 

Open Piping Hornpipe/Jig – 1 Competitor
Adjudicator: Seumas Coyne
1.   586 Charlie Morris

Grade 1 Piping MSR – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Seumas Coyne
1. 2122 Michael Trenor
2.   388 Charles Martin

Grade 1 Piping Hornpipe/Jig – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Ian Whitelaw
1. 2122 Michael Trenor

Grade 1 Piping 6/8 March – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Seumas Coyne
1. 2122 Michael Trenor
2.   388 Charles Martin

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PIPES & PUBS #2 – Unofficial Results

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Pipes and Pubs #2: Tilted Mash BrewingTiltedMashBrewing
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Tilted Mash Brewing, Elk Grove, CA

Solo Results (Unofficial*)

Grade 2 Piping MSR – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Ken Sutherland
1. 1399 Malachi Johannsen
2. 1205 Ted Hales

Grade 2 Piping Hornpipe/Jig – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Liz Tubbs
1. 1399 Malachi Johannsen
2. 1205 Ted Hales

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PIPES & PUBS #1 – Unofficial Results

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Pipes and Pubs #1: Flatland Brewing CompanyFlatlandBrewing
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Online Contest

Solo Results (Unofficial*)

Stewarded Live Events

Grade 2 Piping MSR – 3 Competitors
Adjudicator: Ryan Murray
1. 1399 Malachi Johannsen
2. 1205 Ted Hales
3. 1547 Brandon Ward

Grade 2 Piping Hornpipe/Jig – 3 Competitors
Adjudicator: Ryan Murray
1. 1399 Malachi Johannsen
2. 1547 Brandon Ward
3. 1205 Ted Hales

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NORCAL SPRING – Unofficial Results

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NorCal Spring Online SolosNB-WUSPBA-Solos-2021-Spring
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Online Contest

Solo Results (Unofficial*)

Stewarded Live Events

Open Piping MSR – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Glen Thompson
1.   586 Charlie Morris 
2.   030 Erik Leiken 

Open Piping Hornpipe/Jig – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Jeff Anderson
1.   586 Charlie Morris 
2.   030 Erik Leiken

Open Piobaireachd – 2 Competitors
Adjudicator: Glen Thompson
1.   586 Charlie Morris 
2.   030 Erik Leiken 

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