Honorary Lifetime Band Members
The by-laws of the NWT Pipe Band permit the band to name honorary lifetime members to recognize individuals who have made a major contribution to the band. There are currently three honorary lifetime members-Floyd Adlem, Graham "Scotty" Trotter and Dave Lovell.
Floyd Adlem
Although still an active member of the NWT Pipe Band, Floyd Adlem was made an honorary lifetime member at our 2006 Burns Night in recognition of his decades of service to the band. Floyd started with the band as a drummer in the 1970s but later switched to the pipes. A current member of the band's executive, Floyd served approximately 10 years as Pipe Major before aside from that roll in 2006-2007--although band members were quite prepared to elect him Pipe Major for Life.
Pipers Thea Gillis and Coady Summerfield composed the tune "Pipe Major Floyd Adlem" for Floyd's induction as an honorary lifetime member.
Graham "Scotty" Trotter
"Scotty" Trotter was the first ever person to be recognized by the band with an honorary lifetime membership. A former drummer with the band, Scotty played a key role in organizing what we know as the NWT Pipe Band today. Scotty retired from the band in 1996, leaving it with the Scotty Trotter Musical Achievement Award to encourage band members to continue to develop their musical skills.
Dave Lovell
As mayor of Yellowknife, Dave Lovell was a key supporter of the NWT Pipe Band. Although he does not play himself, the band conferred lifetime membership on him in 2003 to recognize his long-time support. The former mayor received his membership at Burns Night, where he was presented with a mounted practice chanter and the score to Mayor David Lovell of Yellowknife, a tune written in his honour by band Pipe Sergeant Bruce Ashley.
Floyd Adlem
Although still an active member of the NWT Pipe Band, Floyd Adlem was made an honorary lifetime member at our 2006 Burns Night in recognition of his decades of service to the band. Floyd started with the band as a drummer in the 1970s but later switched to the pipes. A current member of the band's executive, Floyd served approximately 10 years as Pipe Major before aside from that roll in 2006-2007--although band members were quite prepared to elect him Pipe Major for Life.
Pipers Thea Gillis and Coady Summerfield composed the tune "Pipe Major Floyd Adlem" for Floyd's induction as an honorary lifetime member.
Graham "Scotty" Trotter
"Scotty" Trotter was the first ever person to be recognized by the band with an honorary lifetime membership. A former drummer with the band, Scotty played a key role in organizing what we know as the NWT Pipe Band today. Scotty retired from the band in 1996, leaving it with the Scotty Trotter Musical Achievement Award to encourage band members to continue to develop their musical skills.
Dave Lovell
As mayor of Yellowknife, Dave Lovell was a key supporter of the NWT Pipe Band. Although he does not play himself, the band conferred lifetime membership on him in 2003 to recognize his long-time support. The former mayor received his membership at Burns Night, where he was presented with a mounted practice chanter and the score to Mayor David Lovell of Yellowknife, a tune written in his honour by band Pipe Sergeant Bruce Ashley.