New Horizons
Seniors' Curling League
P.O. Box 381
Schumacher, Ontario, P0N 1G0

General Meeting
March 31. 2005

President Ray welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked everyone for coming out.
A special thanks to the following for all their work during the season:
Sheila Harrison for Drawmaster
Art Mousley for Treasurer
Joe Gubbels for secretarial work
Don Critchley as Past President
J.P. Larocque for the 50/50 draws during the Bonspiel and playdowns.

Some concerns expressed by President Ray:
It has come to the attention of the Executive that some curlers are displaying bad sportsmanship towards some members for not being able to curl at a level that they might expect.
It must be noted that the majority of the new members have never curled before joining our league and that the main reason that they are here is for the exercise, camaraderie and enjoyment. Some people have threatened to quit or refuse to curl if they are selected to be on a team with the people in question.
He asked everyone to have patience with new curlers and to remember that when they started curling, they may have been the same as some of the people they are criticizing. Experienced curlers are urged to assist new members.

•PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation of prizes and trophies to the winning teams in our Club Playdowns was made:
1. Wally Holmes - Presented by Parmalat Canada
2. Gerry Cote - Presented by Labatt Canada
3. Marcel Heroux
4. Merv Cauthers

Presentations of gifts were made to the following:
Kent MacInnes - Ice Maker
Tanya Ford - Bartender

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

Presentation of the MacDonald Feed Trophy made by Bob MacDonald to:
Bill Vane - Gerry Corriveau - J.P. Simard - Grant Chevrette

Presentation of a plaque was made to George Coupland in recognition of 24 years of continued participation in the league.
President Ray noted that George is one of the original founders of the league.

•MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

Secretary Joe read the minutes of the General Meeting held on April 3, 2003
Motion by Connie Grosvernor
Seconded by Ted O’Connor
That minutes be approved as read.
Carried.

•FINANCES:

Treasurer Art presented a verbal report on the financial operating for the season.
He noted that to date, records show that we had a profitable year.
Revenue was down slightly from the previous season.
Increase in ice-rental fee of $ 1,000.00
The startup fund last year was $ 2,900.00
This year it will be approximately $ 2,100.00
The membership has been about the same as previous years.
Attendance for the weekly draws has been poor at times.
Reasons unknown.
Complete financial report will be available later this month.

Motion by Wally Holmes
Seconded by Lionel Gauthier
That the financial report as presented be approved.
Carried.

•FEE STRUCTURE 2005-2006:

For the 2004-2005 season, we paid a rental fee of $ 10,000.00.
For the 2005-2006 season, the McIntyre Curling Club proposes to raise this to
$ 10,500.00
We will have to make some decisions.
Secretary Joe explained in detail what is being proposed by your executive.
Proposal “A”
That the registration be be increased from $ 10.00 to $ 15.00
In addition that the free drinks for our Christmas and closing banquets be eliminated.
Proposal “B”
The the registration fee be increased to $ 20.00
Some discussions ensued
Ballots were distributed and counted.
Proposal “A” was soundly accepted by the membership.

•WEDNESDAY CURLING:

President Ray noted that the Wednesday morning league is not being utilized to capacity.
This past season, we had only six competitive teams.
Curlers are asked to form teams to play in this draw next season.

•CLUB PLAYDOWNS:

•President Ray brought forward a number of issues which were brought to his attention by members concerning the format of the Club Playdowns.

The present rules dictate that if a person is absent for a game and a spare is used, the original player may not return to the team.
Various proposals and suggestions were made.
A motion by Gord Smith
Seconded by Gerry Cote
That if a spare is used, that player must play lead position.
That the original member may return to the team.
If the team ends up in the prizes, the two players involved will share any prizes on a percentage basis.

Motion was carried.

•DUSTY BAKER BONSPIEL:

Motion by Ray Dumoulin
Seconded by Jim Hall
That the same rules as per the above motion be applied to the Dusty Baker Bonspiel.
Carried

•IROQUOIS FALLS CHALLENGE:

A proposal was forwarded that for the Iroquois Falls Challenge Round that if any of the Competitive teams from the Wednesday draw be permitted to enter as a team.
Some concerns that this will not allow players that may not be on a competitive team to participate in the draw.
President Ray asked for a show of hands and declared that the present structure remain in effect,

•ELECTIONS:

The meeting was turned over to Past President Don Critchley for the election of Officers to the Board of Directors:

President Ray Schizkoske Nominated by Vic Rinaldi
Nominations closed.
Vice President Joe Marsh Nominated by Chuck Harrison
Nominations closed.
Treasurer Art Mousley Nominated by Rino Marinig
Nominations closed.
Secretary Joe Gubbels Nominated by Clayton McAlpine
Nominations closed.
Drawmaster Rhea McKane Nominated by Arnold St.Onge Declined
Stan Wallace Nominated by Rhea McKane
Nomination closed.

President Ray noted that the following people have accepted positions as Directors for the 2005-2006 season:

Wally Holmes
Ray Landry
Arnold St.Onge
Rhea McKane
Greg Burke
Ray Dumoulin

•CLOSING REMARKS:

President Ray noted that he has enjoyed his years as President of the New Horizons League and that he was looking forward to the next season.

Motion to adjourn by Marilyn McAlpine

Minutes recorded by: Joe Gubbels