The Convoy on air, in truck stops and new sponsors.

It’s moving and we are feeling the impatience of participants. This day will be one to remember. Last week, one hour on Livraison Spéciale XM172. This week, Thursday the 16^th it will be on Radio-Canada around 10:05am and the same day Susanne will be at the 730 Truck Stop in Cardinal to take your registrations and to hand out forms to you. This is during Bob Lodge’s Driver Appreciation day.

The 20^th, it’s 98.5 in Montreal that will give us air time during the drive show of Paul Houde. This is without putting aside the time that Dave Nemo, Bill Mack and Dave “Trucking Bozo” Summers are kindly giving us on Open Road XM171.

This morning, a great news came in. The CFTC has given us their support by being a Bronze sponsor to the event. A big Thank You to them. Maybe a challenge to all other heavy truck driving schools!

The “Centre du Camion Paré” has also given us their support as a Bronze sponsor. Another big Thank You to Normand Paré.

Other news to come soon!

PLAY BALL!!!

Saturday august 4th members of the organizing comittee had the pleasure to meet at the Park Bernier of Drummondville the local Special Olympics Softball team the Dragons and the team of Trois Rivieres the Aigles. Jonathan Dupont, our athlete spokesperson is a member of that team that has split the honours of a double header.

Ladies and Gentlemen drivers, during that special event day, don't forget to bring your ball glove, bat or any other personnal equipment you may need for a friendly softball game against these players.

Just a reminder that the athletes of Special Olympics are not physically challenged persons; they are persons with intellectual challenges. They bloom among us through sports. Many of them can make a good contact with the ball!

We are expecting you for what will become an annual classic between the drivers and the athletes September 22^nd in the afternoon. Prizes will be given to participants that will challenge them in a game ruled by S.O.

5 innings per game
5 points per inning
No foul ball limit

The trainers of the Aigles have promised us they won’t be too hard on the drivers

The whole schedule of the day for the Convoy will be published shortly. Expect a memorable day for all.

Special Promotion Items

With the collaboration of "La Verrerie", we can offer you a selected range of souvenir items. You can save the shipping charge by ordering before the end of August. You will receive you order at the Convoy on September 22nd. Part of the sale price is given to the convoy. Another way to support the athletes.


Here they are

This is my favorite!
A very nice set of glass coffee cups with the Convoi's logo
Sold in box set of 6






You prefer beer?

These original beer glasses are your item. Everytime you will "Crack open a cold one" you will remember the nice day you had with the Convoi.

Sold in box set of 6






Cool drinks is your way!

These multi usage glasses are the ones for you. Either cola, ice tea, or a Long Island Iced Tea, you will be able remember this special day too.

Sold in box set of 6







If wine is your thing, you are not forgotten.

This set of 6 wine glasses and a decantur wil allow you to share your sovenirs with family and friends. Who knows, you may bring a friend along next year!


For more information on La Verrerie, visit their web site www.laverrerie.ca
For the Convoi's special items and to help the found raiser, www.laverreriecatalogue.com/convoi or simply go to the links on the right of this page.

New Sponsors

We are pleased to announce new sponsors that have joined in with us for the convoy.

The conceptors of Blind Side Helper have joined us for the cause.

Lettrage Launier, the place that did the wonderful work for lettering the trailer.

Tansport Dany Chrétien for supplying the trailer walls that are traveling all across North America.

Thank you for your generosity!

Please support our sponsors by contacting them for your needs

As Told on Livraison Speciale

Our good friend Geant Vert today called in to ask drivers to sign up!

"Many are saying, we will see you on the 22nd, but not a whole lot are signed in yet. Don't wait at the last minute" he said on air today

Event if you have until August 31st, the sooner we know how many will be there, the better. We have a lot of surprises and goodies to get ready for you. I hope you were not expecting to leave empty handed for the donation you will do!

To reach us, the infos are on top od the right margin. Registration forms are available at
www.olympiquesspeciaux.qc.ca then clic on the logo of the convoi and you can switch the page to english on the top.The link to download the pdf form is in the middle of the page.


For any other information, give us a call at 450-789-0055

The First Official Inscription

During our visit in Donnacona at the Festival du Routier, we were pleased to receive the very first official inscription. Réjean Gosselin from Québec City turned in his registration form and his check to Susanne Smyth President of the Committee.

During the event and at the XM172 driver appreciation day, many of you made pledges to be there and if all of you that took registration packets at the events we showed up, a new record will be established in Quebec!

We have an inside challenge. If we have more then 100 trucks, I (Jean) must do some cartwheels. If we have more then 200, Susanne will do some. If the standing record of the World's Largest Truck Convoy is broken, get ready to see some hair fall off of Dany's head. A total shave. I'm getting the wireless clipper charged up for the occasion hoping I will have to use it!!!

Look for us at many truck events during the summer in Quebec. If you need more information, give us a call at (450) 789-0055, or by email convoi.qc.os@sympatico.ca

Drivers Appreciation Day June 22nd

Transport Magazine and XM172 are inviting professional drivers to an appreciation day as Mister Mayor Gendron of Huntington Qc will make his debut with XM.

Susanne Smyth and Gaétan Houle will be there to answer all your questions about the Convoy. They will be at the little gray station wagon with the Convoy logos on the rear windows.

Stop by to say hi and take the time to sign up!