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We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during these challenging times. Covid-19 has brought about a lot of change to our community and in our daily lives. The effects of these circumstances are being felt by many.

In an effort to support our community the Balmy Beach Rugby Club has already stepped up with our Blood Drive Campaign. With all this extra time and energy on our hands it has us asking ourselves what we can do to help.

These circumstances have proven to be difficult particularly for businesses. Many of these businesses have supported us in the past and we are looking to help them out in this time of need.

We recognize the large role that sponsors play in our success on and off the field. Because of support from sponsors, the Balmy Beach Rugby Club has won more Ontario Championships than any other club in the 70-year history of Rugby Ontario. The Balmy Beach Club now has an exciting opportunity to give back to those who have supported us.

We have compiled a list of businesses – Link to the Businesses List >>> that are currently available to contact that could use our help. Although their storefronts may not be currently open, we can order food delivery, gift cards, access virtual fitness training, and have products shipped to our homes.

It’s great to see everyone coming together as a community to make the best out of a difficult situation.

Please feel free to reach out to tanishewitt@hotmail.com should you have any questions or are looking for more information.

View the Blood Donot Photos Below…

Hey everyone, obviously the world is in a bit of a crazy state at the moment. With our rugby seasons on pause, we figured we could take this time to do something as a club to make a meaningful impact in our community and add some competition into the mix as well.

So here’s the deal: In a time of crisis and uncertainty we need our Rugby Clubs and Sports Sections to get out there and donate blood!

Make an appointment to donate blood. When you donate, please wear something balmy related or something blue and gold (t-shirt, shorts, socks, whatever). While or after donating take a picture and post it, tag @balmybeachrugby and use the hashtag #uptheblood. Then send it to Lisa at lisadesario@gmail.com. We will tally up the photos at the end of the day on April 30th to get the grand total.

Competition:
We have challenged Burlington Rugby Club to do the same. They have accepted and they must get as many donations as they can by April 30th 2020. The Club with the most club member donations wins. The losing team must wear the winning teams sweaty jerseys with pride throughout the entire post game beer-up.

The Balmy Beach Rugby Section is also challenging sport sections of the club to do the same. If we win that section must come to our home opener and if they win we must show up to a game, tournament, or event of their choice.

You are more than welcome to come up with your own hashtag to work with your club or section but please also tag @balmybeachrugbyclub and use the hashtag #uptheblood so we can keep track of all the donations and hopefully inspire our communities to do the same.

If for some reason you do not meet the requirements to donate blood we encourage you to get someone else to donate on your behalf as long as they are wearing your club colours.

Other things to keep in mind:
1. Since we have a worldwide health issue, blood donations are not taking drop in appointments. Therefore you must go online and make an appointment. https://blood.ca/en/blood

2. You cannot donate blood if you are currently quarantined or have any of the COVID-19 symptoms. Once your quarantine is complete and you’re healthy, game on.

3. Lastly, there are certain rules/parameters on blood donations dependant on travel, medications, health, etc. Please use the link below to be sure you’re eligible to donate blood before making an appointment. https://blood.ca/en/blood/am-i-eligible/abcs-eligibility

If there is any confusion on if you are eligible to donate please call 1-888-236-6283

We are such a strong club and hopefully this will make a difference and encourage others to do the same. We have all donated blood on the field, ice, court and field but now it’s time for us to donate blood to the people who need it most.

UP THE BEACH!
Lisa De Sario – email: lisadesario@gmail.com
416-580-0559

Request from Huggy! I’m writing to ask for your help by reaching out to your connections on my behalf to inquire about potential paid co-op job opportunities. Currently, I’m searching for a co-op job as a Business Analyst, or similar role with a September 2019 start date. My preference would be an employer within the technology sector or within the technology functional area of a company. I realize that you do not have technology backgrounds but you might have a friend, family member or other connection who does.

I’ve been following your weekly e-mails but haven’t managed to attend a Beach home game yet because I have a Saturday morning class at George Brown College that carries over into the early afternoon.

I’m writing to reach out to the Balmy Beach RFC Alumni for their help. Currently, I’m completing a post-graduate certificate in Information Systems Business Analysis and am required to complete a paid co-op internship.

My goal is to secure a co-op job that is directly or indirectly related to business analysis. The roles in the job postings by my co-op coordinator have been fairly diverse. Mostly, they require using analytical and problem solving, decision making, time management, verbal and written communication, teamwork skills, etc.

I’m searching for a co-op internship to commence this September. To date, I’ve applied to just over 20 positions and have not received a response from an employer for an interview. I’m hoping that there’s someone from the alumni who may know someone who knows someone, etc. that has a suitable employment opportunity within their company. There is a provincial tax credit available to businesses up to a maximum of $3,000.

If there is someone who may be able to help, they can contact me at kerry.m.singh@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrymsingh/

Thank you! Cheers,
Huggy – Up the Beach!!!

Message from Kerry Singh aka Huggy

I’m currently completing a post-graduate certificate at George Brown College. My project group has created a short 5-7 minute survey and I need some help distributing it in order get responses. Ideally, we want to get 100+ responses by midnight on Wednesday. To date we have approximate 46.

Please send the link below to the Beach Alumni. I know that this is not directly related to rugby, but as a Beach alumnus it will help me to successfully complete my post-graduate certificate.

https://forms.gle/C6aYsbTWqETVvhyY6

Thank you!

Kind regards,

Huggy – “Up the Beach!”