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Who We Are |
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We are stewards of the Bar U. Our mission is to preserve, protect and promote ranching heritage. |
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The Friends of the Bar U was registered under the Societies Act in 1993. Since that time the Friends have worked in a spirit of cooperation with Parks Canada for the benefit of this and future generations of Canadians. The Friends are comprised of members of the community and together with Parks Canada, had the Bar U Ranch officially designated an historic site. As a registered non-profit organization, they work “to further public awareness and understanding of the site, and to protect it for the benefit, education and enjoyment of present and future generations.” That is our mandate. |
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* Please scroll down to see Friends of the Bar U newsletters. |
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Our Vision, Mission, Mandate and Objectives
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Friends of the Bar U are stewards of the Bar U Ranch: promoting understanding of the history of ranching and demonstrating historical ranching practices.
Our Association is comprised of ranching and non-ranching community members who work together with Parks Canada, who own and operate Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. As a registered non-profit organization, Friends works to further public awareness and understanding of the site, and to protect it for the benefit, education and enjoyment of present and future generations. |
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Our Mission: |
| Ranching history provides enjoyment and education for future generations |
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Preserve, protect, and
promote ranching heritage |
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Our Mandate & Objectives: |
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We are a group of people working towards values born out of the personalities and traditions that developed the Alberta West, dedicated to telling the story of Canada's ranching heritage to all who visit. In co-operation with Parks Canada, we commemorate and preserve a living ranch at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, respecting the historical integrity of the buildings and landscape. |
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| * by acting as a non-profit organization for the purpose of fund raising, accepting donations and bequests in support of the site; |
| * by operating a gift shop for the same purpose as above; |
| * by working with Parks Canada to deveop and implement programs for research, historic interpretation, and preservation of the site; and |
| * by serving as a link between Parks Canada and the community at large for the purpose of promoting public awareness and appreciation; and organized support for the Bar U Ranch. |
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Join Us |
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Want to know more? Interested in becoming a Friend? Donating?
Talk to us. Write to us or Email. Better still, come and see us. Click on Contacts/Links. Your time or money will be well spent.
Interested in Volunteering? Email us at baruvolunteers@gmail.com |
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2023-24 Board Members
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Ken Chatel
President |
Glen Odland
Director |
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Steve Fisher
1st Vice President |
Jean Gallup
Director
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Bob Elliott
2nd Vice President |
Terry Grant
Director |
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Shelagh Weston
Secretary |
Laurie Rowe
Director |
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Linda MacDonald
Treasurer |
Cody Wensink
Director
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Sheila Smith
Recording Secretary |
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What We Do
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We work to keep the spirit of the Bar U alive.
We purchase and restore historic ranching equipment and we acquire artifacts for restoration and public display. We also assist in the replacement of old fencing and corrals, and to stage annual publicly attended events, such as Chore Horse competitions, and the always popular, Ranch Rodeo.
As volunteers, we give of our time and effort through fundraising initiatives, participation in board meetings to plan, organize and promote and educate, and financial contribution to Bar U projects.
What we do reflects who we are. We are committed to the Bar U, to preserving for all time one of the first, most successful, most enduring large scale cattle ranching operations in Canadian history. |
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Fundraising
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Creating opportunities to participate in future ‘Friends of the Bar U’ projects.
We are a registered non-profit organization. Proceeds from our Stockman’s Dinner, held in January, and proceeds from our Pekisko Creek General Store help fund our many activities.
Every three years we hold a casino, our largest money making event, and for a $100 donation folks can have their registered brand permanently displayed at the Bar U Visitor Centre.
Another fundraising venture is our 125th Anniversary Bar U Legacy Fund, managed by the Calgary Foundation (see links), a charitable organization managing over one hundred such accounts.
Through the Calgary Foundation, tax-deductible donations to the Friends, whether large or small, one-time or ongoing, are used for financial investments, with only interest from the investments accruing back to the Friends. In this way, gifts to the Friends of the Bar U Historic Ranch Legacy Fund, means you will be a supporter of the Historic Bar U forever.
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1. Designations in wills or trust |
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2. Bequests of life insurance policies |
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3. Real estate, stocks and bonds |
Donations can be made on-line at https://calgaryfoundation.org | |
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Friends of the Bar U Ranch Newsletters: |
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| Click each link to download: |
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Fall, 2023 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2022 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2021 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2020 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2019 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2018 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2017 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2016 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2015 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2014 Newsletter |
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Spring, 2014 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2013 Newsletter |
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Fall, 2012 Newsletter |
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Spring, 2012 Newsletter |
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