New Horizons Seniors’ Curling League

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

 

GENERAL MEETING

April 01, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 12:45 p.m.

 

Prior to the formal portion of the meeting, the trophy presentations and awards were made to the winning teams of the Joe Gubbels Funspiel. 

 

Joe Gubbels Funspiel:

 

1.      The Joe Gubbels Funspiel trophy was presented by Pauline Gubbels and Wally Gubbels to Team Len Comisso, with Joe Harwood, Bob Boegel, and Jim McClinchy.  Each member received $50.00 donated by New Horizons. 

2.      The Parmalat Canada trophy was presented to Team Guy Deslauriers, with Neil MacIsaac, John Wilson, and Ron Hueston.  Team members received a $25 gift card donated by Parmalat, and $40.00 donated by New Horizons.

3.      The Labatt Brewery trophy was presented to Team Bob Armstrong, with Rhea McKane, Andre Cloutier, and Marcel Turcotte.  Each member received $30.00 donated by New Horizons.

4.      Fourth Place:  Team Art Mousley, with Louie Raymond, Gil Lebrun, and Roger Ethier.  Each member received $25.00 donated by New Horizons. 

Drawmaster Ray Ginglo advised that the final rankings would be available on our website.

Wednesday Curling League:

 

The MacDonald Feed Supply Trophy was presented by Robert MacDonald to the winners of the pre-Christmas Wednesday Curling League draw:   Team Bill Vane, with Grant Chevrette, Marilyn McAlpine, and Corky Hall.

 

The Tiffany Kitchens Trophy was presented by Ray Schizkoske to the winners of the post-Christmas draw of the Wednesday Curling League:  Team Chuck Harrison, with Malcolm McDonald, Richard Dickson, and Bob Third. 

 

Presentation of New Horizons Pins to New Members

 

Club President Ray Schizkoske presented New Horizons pins to our 8 new members this season (Bob Pawson, Joan Pye, Andy Novotny, Archie Berube, Carolyn Grenier, Ron Hueston, Dennis O’Hare, and Roger Ethier).


Over 80 Club

 

President Ray Schizkoske noted that the 80+ plaque has been updated.  It was noted that Jim Hall will reach this illustrious milestone this year.

 

If numbers permit, we will host an “Over 80” challenge game in the 2010/11 season.

 

Appreciation

 

President Ray expressed our League’s appreciation to Kent MacInnis for opening the club for our curling days, and keeping the ice in excellent condition this season.

 

President Ray also expressed our League’s gratitude to Tarja Bradshaw, bartender, for having the bar open when required by our league. 

 

President Ray also expressed gratitude to Ray Ginglo, Drawmaster and Webmaster, for the excellent job he has done this year.

 

MINUTES

 

Connie Grosvenor read the minutes of the General Meeting held on April 9, 2009 .

 

Moved by Harvey Caron, seconded by Bert Gerow, that the minutes be approved as presented.  CARRIED.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

 

Art Mousley, Treasurer, indicated that our financial situation is not bad but that our bank balance is less than last year.  He noted we are down 20 members from last year.

 

Moved by Bob Third, seconded by Victor Rinaldi, that the Financial Report be approved as presented.  CARRIED.

 

President Ray outlined the problems our League has experienced in the past year with an increase in our ice rental.  He also noted that effective this year, an additional 8% MINIMUM will be added to our rent due to the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).

 

The viability of our league over the next few years will require a change in our financial structure if we are to survive.  Two suggestions were put forth:

 

Registration fee $30 (unchanged) and $4 for each date curled

Registration fee $40 (increase of $10) and $3 for each date curled (unchanged)

 

Moved by Archie Berube, seconded by Marilyn McAlpine, that the League registration fee remain at $30, and $4 for each date curled.

Moved by Bob Armstrong, seconded by Bob Third, that the League registration fee be increased to $40, and $3 for each date curled.

 

Moved by Bruno Marinig, seconded by Richard Dickson, that the League registration fee be increased to $40, and the fee per date curled be increased to $4.

 

A lively discussion on the above motions was held, with input from several members of our New Horizons Curling League. 

 

Vic Rinaldi mentioned that an increase to $40 for registration would hit all curlers, including those who head South for part of the winter.

 

Marilyn McAlpine asked which of the two initial proposals would result in the best financial situation for the league.  President Ray indicated the increase to $4 per game curled would generate three times the revenue than an increase of $10 in the registration fee would.

 

Gord Warner noted that curling was still very affordable compared to other sports such as golf, which requires a minimum output of $500 per season.

 

At this point, Eric Glaister, president of the McIntyre Curling Club, was asked to comment on the fiscal wellness of the Club.

 

Eric indicated that the Club pays the City of Timmins $7,000 per month for rent.  The Club is currently in negotiations with the City, and Eric estimates that with the implementation of the HST the Club will be paying $8,000 per month for rent in the coming year.  A new McIntyre Curling Club Executive will be elected on April 12, 2010, and there is a possibility that there will be an additional increase for the Club to bear. 

 

Eric stated that the future of the McIntyre Curling Club will rely heavily on the New Horizons Seniors League remaining involved with the curling club … hopefully as members, as opposed to us renting ice. 

 

Joe Harwood asked Eric how the future of the McIntyre Curling Club would be affected if the Seniors league was to fold.  Eric replied that the Club would only be able to remain open for a maximum of five years if this were to occur. 

 

The three motions were presented once again to the membership.

 

Archie Berube withdrew his motion of $30 registration and $4 per game curled.


A vote was then held with a show of hands for Bob Armstrong’s motion of $40 registration fee and $3 per game curled.  A vote of 20 hands in favour  was counted.

 

A second vote was held with a show of hands for Bruno Marinig’s motion of $40 registration fee and $4 per game curled.  A vote of 32 hands in favour was counted.  CARRIED.

 

DRAW STRUCTURE

 

Draw structure for Tuesday and Thursday curling will remain unchanged.  Members are encouraged to approach any member of Executive if they have any questions or concerns. 

 

WEDNESDAY CURLING LEAGUE

 

A reminder to all curlers that this is an opportunity for members to make up their own teams and curl together in a pre-Christmas and post-Christmas draw.  Anyone without a team is encouraged to sign up as an individual and hopefully make up a team of their own. 

 

BONSPIELS

 

Dusty Baker:  Members were reminded that for this bonspiel only those who curl are invited to the meal.  Others wishing to attend must pay the cost of the meal.

 

President Ray also mentioned that at the recent Roy Carroll Bonspiel in Iroquois Falls, gift cards were presented to participants rather than hams, turkeys, etc.  He asked the members if this would be an acceptable alternative for the Dusty Baker.

 

Moved by Archie Berube, seconded by Chuck Harrison, that our League adopt the practice of giving gift certificates to participants of the Dusty Baker Bonspiel.  CARRIED.

 

Joe Gubbels Funspiel:  A suggestion was put forth that rather than alternating starting times each day for this six-day event, that curlers have an early draw for the first week, and a later draw for the second week, and vice-versa.  It was the overwhelming consensus of those present that the draw structure and times remain as is.

 

ELECTIONS:

 

Bill Vane read the present list of Executive members and their respective positions on the Executive.  It as moved by Bob Armstrong, seconded by Jim Hall, that the Executive remain as it presently stands.   CARRIED. 


EXECUTIVE SLATE

 

President:  Ray Schizkoske

Past President:  Don Critchley

Vice-President:  Bill Vane

Treasurer:  Art Mousley

Secretary:  Connie Grosvenor

Drawmaster/Webmaster:  Ray Ginglo

 

DIRECTORS:            Anne MacDonald

                                    Arnold St. Onge

                                    Sheila Harrison

                                    Ray Dumoulin

                                    Rhea McKane

                                    Noel Arbic

 

CLOSING REMARKS

 

President Ray thanked the members of the Executive for their contributions to the League over the past year.  He also thanked the members for their attendance throughout the past curling season, and for their sportsmanlike conduct on and off the ice.  He noted that although our overall numbers were down slightly over last year, participation in draws was good.

 

President Ray stated that he would do his very best to keep our League running as smoothly as possible.  On behalf of the Executive he wished all curlers a very healthy and enjoyable summer .  Curling will resume in mid-October.  Members are asked to watch for our fall opening dates in the newspapers, on the radio, and on our website.

 

Moved by Louie Raymond, seconded by Moe Charlebois, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:05 p.m.                

 

 

 

Minutes recorded by Connie Grosvenor, Secretary, New Horizons Seniors’ Curling League

 

For errors or omissions, please contact

 

conlen@ntl.sympatico.ca

 

THANK YOU!