Old news and announcements you may have missed
FROM SEPT 30, 2025
Meet the New West Edmonton Music Society Board
(And the New West Edmonton Music Society)
At the WEMS Annual General Meeting on Thursday Sept 23 the membership of the West Edmonton Music Society elected a new President (Bob Walker), Vice President (Cash Webster) and Business Manager (Roger Renson). Treasurer Ron Cyr announced at that time that he would also be stepping down. Roger subsequently also stepped down due to a change in his work situation.
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The new board has appointed an interim Treasurer (Rob Speidel) and has re-appointed Royal Toth as Business Manager. Cathy Shanks will continue in the role of Secretary.
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Due to regulatory issues, aging membership and dwindling attendance the Society had reached the end of it’s financial reserves and was no longer able to carry the cost of the overhead on the clubhouse space.
Under the new leadership, the Society itself as well as the clubhouse space will undergo many changes aimed at ensuring the survival, growth and continuing success of the Society as a welcoming, inclusive, positive and inspirational environment in which both amateur and professional musicians can perform, practice, collaborate, record and socialize.
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As always, the stated mission of the Society will include enabling the development of musical interest and talent across a wide range of genres and levels, providing opportunity for performers, writers and music lovers to enjoy live music on a regular basis in a safe, appealing and comfortable venue.
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Bridge funding to rehabilitate and upgrade the facility, maintain the lease and meet the costs of achieving regulatory compliance has been pledged from dedicated supporters of the new Board and business plan. There is a strong core group of people who believe that the Society can regain its once cherished role as a place for Edmonton musicians to meet.
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If you have been part of this great organization’s past and wish to become involved in the rehabilitation and restoration of the Society, or if you are a new or aspiring musician looking for a place to meet other musicians and to grow and develop your playing and performance skills, you should consider getting involved in this new vision for the future of the West Edmonton Music Society.
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