MINTO COUNTRY MUSIC WALL OF FAME

09/25/2023

09/05/2023

Ron Vautour

In response to the Minto Senior’s Club’s recent post on Facebook (which has since been deleted from their page but a screenshot was taken and added to this post) regarding the Minto Country Music Wall of Fame, president, Ron Vautour would like to clarify a few things mentioned in their post.

To begin with, ever since the Wall of Fame began 20+ years ago, there has always been issues with the seniors club. There were issues with them not wanting to serve what we wanted for dessert or not wanting to sell only our corporate sponsor alcohol products.

In regards to them not being able to find a cook for over 300 people, in the last 10 years, we have never had over 300 people. This year we probably would have had close to the number of people we had last year which was 235. Also, it is in their “by-laws” that no one can operate anything in the kitchen unless they are a member of the club. We were not asked if we knew of a cook. One of our board members is a certified cook and was never approached to provide his services. Also, we asked if we could use their kitchen and provide the staff to cook the meal. Their answer was under no uncertain circumstances would they even entertain the thought and would not amend their by-laws to change anything. The suggestion of the snacks and finger foods would not have been provided by the seniors club and would have been our responsibility to bring in from outside as once again we were not allowed to use their kitchen facility.

We were not looking for the hall “free of charge” for the event this year. Last year, it being our 20th anniversary, we had thought of doing a Sunday afternoon event as well and suggested that the Sunday event be “rent free” as this event was no doubt their biggest money maker and has been ever since it began.

Another issue pertaining to the 2022 event was the fact that they ran out of paper towel and the soap dispensers were filled with watered down soap to the point where it splashed all over when you pressed on the pump nozzle.

Every year there has always been room on the tables for pitchers of water and water glasses. However, last year, it was mentioned that there was not enough room and that bottles of water could be purchased at the bar for $1.25 each.

Another reason why we went to Fredericton was because a large portion of our financial contributors have always been from the Fredericton area.

There are other individuals and/or groups who have gone to different venues for their event or will no long play at the club because they have also had their own issues with them. In particular, the Minto Sports Wall of Fame, the David McNeil Band, Hooked on Country just to name a few.

The MCMWF have always and will continue to give back to the community as long as we can. Some things we support are the Minto and Chipman Christmas Telethons, Bursaries to both Minto and Chipman High Schools, Minto and Chipman school breakfast program amongst other things.

In closing, the seniors’ should be willing to cooperate in a better manner when it comes to it being their biggest money maker.

Yours truly,
Ron Vautour
President

09/04/2023

In response to the Minto Senior’s Club’s recent post on Facebook (which has since been deleted from their page but a screenshot was taken and added to this post) regarding the Minto Country Music Wall of Fame, president, Ron Vautour would like to clarify a few things mentioned in their post.

To begin with, ever since the Wall of Fame began 20+ years ago, there has always been issues with the seniors club. There were issues with them not wanting to serve what we wanted for dessert or not wanting to sell only our corporate sponsor alcohol products.

In regards to them not being able to find a cook for over 300 people, in the last 10 years, we have never had over 300 people. This year we probably would have had close to the number of people we had last year which was 235. Also, it is in their “by-laws” that no one can operate anything in the kitchen unless they are a member of the club. We were not asked if we knew of a cook. One of our board members is a certified cook and was never approached to provide his services. Also, we asked if we could use their kitchen and provide the staff to cook the meal. Their answer was under no uncertain circumstances would they even entertain the thought and would not amend their by-laws to change anything. The suggestion of the snacks and finger foods would not have been provided by the seniors club and would have been our responsibility to bring in from outside as once again we were not allowed to use their kitchen facility.

We were not looking for the hall “free of charge” for the event this year. Last year, it being our 20th anniversary, we had thought of doing a Sunday afternoon event as well and suggested that the Sunday event be “rent free” as this event was no doubt their biggest money maker and has been ever since it began.

Another issue pertaining to the 2022 event was the fact that they ran out of paper towel and the soap dispensers were filled with watered down soap to the point where it splashed all over when you pressed on the pump nozzle.

Every year there has always been room on the tables for pitchers of water and water glasses. However, last year, it was mentioned that there was not enough room and that bottles of water could be purchased at the bar for $1.25 each.

Another reason why we went to Fredericton was because a large portion of our financial contributors have always been from the Fredericton area.

There are other individuals and/or groups who have gone to different venues for their event or will no long play at the club because they have also had their own issues with them. In particular, the Minto Sports Wall of Fame, the David McNeil Band, Hooked on Country just to name a few.

The MCMWF have always and will continue to give back to the community as long as we can. Some things we support are the Minto and Chipman Christmas Telethons, Bursaries to both Minto and Chipman High Schools, Minto and Chipman school breakfast program amongst other things.

In closing, the seniors’ should be willing to cooperate in a better manner when it comes to it being their biggest money maker.

Yours truly,
Ron Vautour
President

08/10/2023

Hello everyone. Don't wait to get your ticket for this year's induction ceremony being held at the Marysville Heritage Center. Contact Wendy Robichaud at (506) 470-6571 (phone call or text).

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08/01/2023

We are pleased to announce this year’s inductees to the MCMWF.

They are as follows:
• Bernie Krall
• John (Boomer) Hachey
• Terri and Michael George (Tony’s Music Box)
• Charlie & Jayne Smith (JOY Club)

PLEASE NOTE:

This year’s induction will be held on SEPTEMBER 23, 2023.

Due to circumstances beyond our control involving the Minto Seniors Club, we have had to make some changes to this year’s induction ceremony including changing the location of the induction. This year’s event will be held at the Marysville Heritage Center in Fredericton which is located at 11 McGloin Street.

Tickets will be $20 per person. Please contact Wendy Robichaud by calling or texting (506) 470-6571.

There will be a meet and greet beginning at 6:00pm and the induction will begin at 7:00pm. This will enable those travelling to return home at a decent time. There will not be a sit down meal, however, the bar and canteen will be open to provide refreshments, snacks and hotdogs.

We hope to have your continued support as in the past and look forward to a great night filled with lots of music!

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07/23/2023

Hello folks. Changes are coming to the induction this year! Stay tuned for more details!!!!

05/19/2023

Good evening everyone. I’m sure by now you have all heard the sad news of the passing of Wall of Fame member Emile Cormier.

Emile’s funeral service will take place on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:00am at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Minto.

We will be having an Honour Guard and any past inductees who can attend are asked to be at the church for 10:30am that morning.

Your attendance is much appreciated.

Wanda Grant
MCMWF Board member

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09/29/2022