New Horizons Seniors’ Curling League

P.O. Box 343, Porcupine, Ontario, P0N 1C0

 

General Meeting

April 10, 2008

 

Prior to the start of the meeting, the trophy presentations and awards were made to the winning teams of the Joe Gubbels Fun Spiel and the Wednesday Curling League.

     Joe Gubbels Fun Spiel:

1.   The Parmalat Trophy presented by Greg Burke on behalf of Bud Cline: Skip-Chuck Harrison, Vice-Skip-J. P. Larocque, Second-Ray Dumoulin, Lead- Roger Piche plus $50.00 to each team member from New Horizons.

2.   The Labatt Trophy presented by Ray Schizkoske on behalf of John Shaw: Skip- Marcel Bougie, Vice-Skip-Vic Hoffman, Second-Bill Pye, Lead-Don Davidson plus $40.00 to each team member from New Horizons.

3.   The Joe Gubbels Trophy presented by Pauline and Larry Gubbels: Skip-Orval Turcotte, Vice-Skip-Vic Rinaldi, Second-Basil Libby, Lead-Francy Gross plus $30.00 to each member from New Horizons.

4.   Skip-Marcel Heroux, Vice-Skip-Rhea McKane, Second-Mary Larocque, Lead-Brian Ringrose. $25.00 to each member from New Horizons.

Wednesday Curling League:

The MacDonald Feed Supply Trophy was presented by Robert MacDonald to the winners of the Pre Christmas Wednesday Curling League draw; Skip-Bill Vane, Vice Skip-Stan Wallace, Second-Grant Cheverette, Lead-Larry Larcher/Ray Ginglo.

 

The Tiffany Kitchens Trophy was presented by Ray Schizkoske to the winners of the Post-Christmas draw of the Wednesday Curling League; Skip-Bill Vane, Vice-Skip- Stan Wallace, Second-Grant Cheverette, Lead-Ray Ginglo.

 

An expression of thanks and presentation of gifts were made to Kent MacInnes (Icemaker) and Tarja Brayshaw (Bartender).

 

THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 1:15 P.M.

 

President Ray welcomed everyone and thanked the Executive for doing a great job.

 

Don Critchley, Past President, had to leave early so we had our Elections at the beginning of the meeting. At this point the meeting was turned over to Don Critchley for election of officers to the Board of Directors.


 

President:             Ray Schizkoske

Vice President:    Chuck Harrison

Treasurer:             Art Mousley

Secretary:             Connie Grosvenor

Drawmaster:        Bob MacDonald

Webmaster:         Ray Ginglo

Directors:

The Directors as selected by the President are:

                               Arnold StOnge

                               John Perrier

                               Sheila Harrison

                               Ray Dumoulin

                               Rhea McKane

                                Phil Barette

 

Presentation of New Horizons pins was made to all new members.

 

No new additions to the 80+ Club members.

 

Basil Libby was presented with a 90 cap for reaching the magic age of 90 by Rhea McKane and Sheila Harrison. Congratulations Basil. He received a round of applause by members.


 

Minutes:

Ray Schizkoske read the minutes, recorded by Bill Sweet,  of the General meeting held on April 12, 2007.

Moved by Marcel Bougie and seconded by Guy Gionet that the minutes be approved as read.  Carried.

 

Financial report:

Treasurer Art presented a report on the season’s  finances.

To date, records show that we have an improvement of $800.00 over this time last year.

Moved by Rino Marinig and seconded by Louis Raymond that the financial report be accepted as presented. Carried.

 

Fee Structure 2007-2008

The rental fee to be paid to the McIntyre Curling Club will increase to a maximum 5% for next season.

The new Northern Ontario Curling Association fee will be $12.00 per member. At our last Executive Meeting we decided that our League will pay $7.00 of the $12.00 and members will pay the remaining $5.00. Therefore our Registration Fee for 2007/2008 will increase to $20.00.

Moved by Chuck Harrison and seconded by Moe Charlebois that the Registration Fee for the 2007/2008 season be $20.00 per person in order to cover each  member’s share of the Association dues.

Carried.

 

Wednesday Curling:

There were a couple of  suggestions that we limit the number of Skips per team and change the games to six ends. This was discussed and the  members decided that the organization of the Wednesday Curling  not be changed.

 

Bonspiels:

It was suggested that we change the Dusty Baker Bonspiel to 2 days (4 games). After some discussion, it was decided not to change the organization of the Dusty Baker.

It was discussed that the Draw Master has the authority to change the Draw and Teams for the Dusty Baker Bonspiel and the Joe Gubbels Fun Spiel until Day 1 of the Draw.

Motion by Bill Pye and seconded by John Perrier that the Drawmaster has the authority to change the Draw and Teams until Day 1 of the Draw for the Dusty Baker Bonspiel and the Joe Gubbels Fun Spiel. Carried

Non –participants have to pay the cost of the meal for both bonspiels.


 

Over 80 Club:

If we have enough participants next year, we will host the Over 80 Challenge game.

 

Closing:

President Ray thanked members for their vote of confidence and on behalf of the Executive wished everyone a very healthy and enjoyable summer.

Curling will resume in MidOctober. There will be ads in the newspaper, on Persona Bulletin board, and on the Radio as to when Curling begins in the Fall.

Kent MacInnes would like help Monday morning, April 14, 2008 in order to clean up the Curling Rink.

 

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Bruno Marinig.