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Edmonton Rocks, and Ed Rocks Edmonton!
The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton is a circle of passionate music lovers dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the music that we grew up with and the music we love today. Music that influenced history, transformed a culture, and forever changed our societal landscape - and music that just makes you want to get up and move your groove to.
We carry out this mission by organizing social activities for members and their families to enjoy in a safe environment. And by honoring and supporting musicians in pursuing their craft and passion for rock and roll. We're also proud to operate our Centre for Art & Music (CAM), aimed at mentoring a new generation of musicians, with a special focus on disadvantaged youth in our community.
We are a non-profit organization. Our motivation is to keep the spirit of rock music alive, and pass the torch to generations to come so they can experience the power and potential of music to change the world by fostering acceptance, tolerance and love.
Rock and Roll Forever - Long Live Rock! |
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Objects of the Society
TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECREATION OF THE MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE AND AFFORD OPPORTUNITY
FOR FRIENDLY AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
THE SOCIETY, THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FORUM, IS DEDICATED TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF HUMAN WELL BEING BY:
A. PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC THAT INFLUENCED HISTORY, TRANSFORMED CULTURE, AND FOREVER CHANGED OUR SOCIETAL LANDSCAPE;
B. ORGANIZING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS TO ENJOY WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT;
C. SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING MUSICIANS WHO SELFLESSLY SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND PASSION FOR ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC;
D. SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING LIVE VENUES FOR MUSICIANS AND THEIR FOLLOWERS WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE EDMONTON REGION;
E. INTRODUCING THE YOUTH TO ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC.
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Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton
Board of Directors
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Donna Semeniuk
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Donna Semeniuk – President
As a founding member of the Rock and Roll Society, Donna is honored to be a part of this great team who gives their their time to promote music and help kids build confidence, life skills and musically abilities. With over 20-years experience in organizational change management and communications, Donna has a solid background in developing, delivering and executing change strategies to drive business value. The transformation of a major North American transportation company from a crown corporation to an investor owned industry-leading service provider and subsequent mergers and acquisitions are among the highlights of her career. When she’s not at work, Donna’s passions include photography, mosaics and touring across Canada on her motorbike. |
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Jet Trautman – Chairman of the Board
A self-taught guitarist, Jet Trautman is a lifelong fan of rock and roll. An outstanding volunteer for the past 25-years, giving back to the community is huge and lifetime commitment for Jet. His vision to keep Edmonton’s youth involved in neighborhood activities resulted in organizing one of the largest community leagues in southeast Edmonton. A passionate hockey and soccer coach, Jet also launched the Millwoods Soccer Tournaments, and has brought much guidance and enjoyment to many. His leadership and mentoring skills continue in his role as researcher and lab technician with students at a local trade and technical college where he’s been employed for the past 20 years. As Chairman of the Board and founding member, Jet says he’s thrilled to be a part of The Rock and Roll Society as it allows him to give back to an industry he loves, while serving our community along side an enthusiastic and dedicated group of people.
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Jet Trautman
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Susan Taylor
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Susan Taylor – Treasurer
Susan Taylor has worked in the financial industry for over 25 years holding numerous positions in both operations and management. As a registered financial advisor since 1999, Susan’s career is largely focused on investment and retirement planning – a role she maintains today with a large financial institution. As the founder and President of ‘The Inner City Children’s Fund,’ established in 1993, Susan is involved in providing numerous children from lower economic circumstances with Christmas gifts and other needs throughout the year. She also works with ‘Run for the Cure’ and the Children's Health Foundation and supports local community soccer programs including fund-raising activities. Susan is a firm believer that these programs, along with those of The Rock and Roll Society, are helping kids become healthier and happier adults. Her other interests include golfing, soccer, traveling and collecting antiques. |
Corey Christensen
With over 20 years experience in the Edmonton Real Estate industry, Corey Christensen has earned a reputation for customer service excellence. His passion for quality has helped match numerous families with the perfect home, and has earned Corey several awards. An active member of the community, Corey has served four years as vice-president and president of Greenfield community league. In this role, he led a number of community improvement projects, and continues to participate in several charitable fundraising activities each year. As a budding musician and life-long fan of rock and roll, Corey believes that music is a universal and powerful tool in helping people grow, heal and move forward in their lives. In addition to spending time with his children, Corey enjoys skiing, camping and boating.
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Corey Christensen
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Bob Dawe
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Bob Dawe
Owner of Mammoth Properties and Edmonton’s historic Hull Block, Bob Dawe lead the factual restoration of this significant Edmonton historical landmark. His passion for preserving art, history and culture follows him in his career as an accomplished archaeologist at The Royal Alberta Museum. In this role he is responsible for maintaining thousands of archaeological artifacts and also directs many of the volunteers who work in the field and participate on digs. Bob says he learned to appreciate true musical talent after failing to achieve stardom after two years of guitar lessons at Lillo¹s School of Modern Music. His support for the industry, however, is evident through his love of music, support for Mac Alley recording studios operating in the Hull Block, and efforts in supporting The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton to spread the power of music to lift, heal and inspire our youth. |
Witold L. Gutter
A founding member of the Society, Witold practiced law with his own firm until 1990 when his career shifted to the oil patch with NQL Energy Services. During his tenure, Witold assumed the positions of Vice-President, Corporate Secretary and Corporate Counsel and enjoyed learning about the 28 different countries the company operated from. In 2004, Witold went back into private practice where he remains today. Witold is also corporate counsel for Edmonton Catholic Charities, Edmonton Catholic Social Services and Edmonton Sign of Hope Society - a role he has fulfilled since 1988. At a personal level, Witold has been involved in coaching baseball, hockey and football and became more involved with music after being inspired by his friend Graham Calder. Witold believes that music should be part of everyone’s life and can be a useful tool when working with persons in need.
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 Witold L. Gutter
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Dean Livingstone
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Dean Livingstone
With over 39 years experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, Dean Livingstone has successfully managed a number of companies in the trucking, service and inspection areas. Dean was one of the founders of NQL Energy Services, a company that grew from a privately owned Nisku-based operation, to a publicly traded company operating in 28 countries. Today Dean continues his work in the Oil Patch as the President of DynoMax Drilling Tools Inc., a privately owned service company. Dean previously contributed significantly to the D.A.R.E. program, and continues to organize a fundraiser benefit for the Xmas Bureau. His fondness of music and desire to contribute to the community led him to his new role within the Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton.
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Dan Rowe
A well seasoned and traveled musician, Dan Rowe has played and toured with a number of Edmonton bands during his 35 years in the music industry. His most recent musical accomplishment is with The Recollection Blues Band, who released the highly acclaimed Stone Angel Tombstone CD in 2008. Dan recently retired as a conductor with a major class 1 railroad after 36-years of service. He now spends much of his time playing music and helping to realize and support the vision of The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton. Recent visits to a number of inner city schools and interaction with administrators reinforcing Dan’s beliefs and desires to promote music as a form of self expression, focus and guidance among the youth in many Edmonton communities. |
Dan Rowe
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