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In 1990 Marcus followed his big brother Rob into the ranks of
the Westside Knights as "little Dressel". Over the next 17
years, he played in the nets and sometimes out with the Knights,
B-Men, Rangers and O-Men. He laced up for Wild Wild Westside in
the UBC Co-Ed league! And he met and married Westside Renegade
Kristina Dressel (nee Stuart)! The large club of Westside
provided the platform for Marcus to connect his passion for
photography with his love of the game. He created a club
photographer role and eventually became the de facto league
photographer as well through
TTP. Make that leagues!
Mens and Womens. Westside was also a platform for Marcus'
passion for new media. He was the design and content champion
who made sure Westside had a living breathing online presence.
Established in 2007, in honour of
Westside Football Club builder and keeper Marcus Dressel and
awarded annually to the member, family or friend who best
captures the spirit of Westside in still photography.
The first thought was to introduce a
goalkeeper award, but it seemed problematic to limit such a
prestigious award to the 20 odd keepers every year. And last
season (2006-07), 7 of 16 MVP awards went to goalkeepers!
Everyone in the club plays a position. A photo award is a
fitting way to commemorate one of Marcus' unique contributions
to Westside Football Club.
Even in his absence, we hope Marcus
will be continuing to drive club photography ;-)
The club benefits the more photos are
taken and sent in. The annual unveiling of finalists and their
top submissions will be a fun addition to awards night and a
fitting annual tribute to Marcus. And such an award carries on
Marcus' legacy of bringing us together through pictures of us
"at play" - especially since we can’t be everywhere with such a
big club
Start clicking! And sifting through
your Westside pictures ...
Email submissions to
info@westsidesoccer.com
by May 15!
The first winner will be announced at
our 30th annual awards banquet on May 31st, 2008 at the Heritage
Hall.
The heartbreaking circumstances of Marcus' passing at a time
when he was just entering such an exciting period as a new dad
allow Westside the opportunity to attempt to show his daughter
Katelyn how much Marcus meant to so many Westsiders.
Westside FC has created the Marcus
Dressel Legacy Fund for Katelyn Dressel - a trust fund in
Katelyn's name. It is for Katelyn's use at her sole discretion
at the age of 19 in the memory of her dad. Make cheques payable
to Katelyn Dressel and specify Legacy Fund in the memo line on
your cheque. Drop at or mail to:
Royal Bank of Canada
c/o Diane Keech, Senior Account Manager
Account # 01240 - 515-044-6
1962 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 3R3
There is a Registered Educational
Savings Plan set up for Katelyn. Funds are moved into this
annually to take advantage of the government grant opportunity.
Funds build in a holding account. To contribute to this
education holding account, make cheques payable to Katelyn
Dressel and specify Education Holding Account in the memo line
on your cheque. Drop at or mail to:
Royal Bank of Canada
c/o Diane Keech, Senior Account Manager
Account # 06550- 526-064-1
1962 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 3R3
Thanks to the many who have already
contributed to these funds. C
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