New Horizons

Seniors' Curling League

P.O. Box 381

Schumacher, Ontario, P0N 1G0

 

Executive Meeting - September 26, 2006

 

Attendance: Joe Gubbels, Ray Schizkoske, Don Critchley, Wally Holmes, Rhea McKane, Sheila Harrison, Art Mousley, Ray Dumoulin, Bob MacDonald, John Perrier.

 

Absent: Arnold St.Onge, Connie Grosvenor

 

Special Guest: Dawn Coutts - President McIntyre Curling Club.

 

President Ray welcomed everyone to the meeting and expressed optimism that the coming year will be successful.

 

Minutes:

 

Secretary Joe read the minutes of the General meeting held on April 6, 2006.

 

Motion by Don Critchley

Seconded by Rhea McKane

That the minutes be approved as read.

Carried.

 

Business arising from the minutes:

 

There was no business arising from the minutes.

 

Correspondence:

 

President Ray read a letter received from Dawn Coutts regarding the dates requested by the New Horizons League. All requested dates have been approved by the McIntyre Board.

 

Secretary Joe read a letter sent to the McIntyre Curling Club together with a cheque in the amount of $ 1,000.00 which constitutes surplus of funds from the 2005-2006 season. It was requested that funds be used to offset the cost of round tables for the Curling Club lounge.

President Dawn noted that this has been done and 12 tables have been purchased.

 

President Ray noted that Ray Landry has moved to Southern Ontario. As per the Constitution, the President has named Connie Grosvenor as Director for the League. Connie has accepted the position.

 

Correspondence was filed.

 

Financial Report:

 

Treasurer Art presented the report on the financial status at the completion of the 2005-2006 season, with comparison to the 2004-2005 season.

The bank balance as of  May 1, 2006 is $ 2,900.00

Revenue for the season increased substantially due to better attendance at all draws.

Expenditures for the same period was higher by approximately $500.00

 

The rental fee for the 2006-2007 season has increased by 2%

The Board of Directors has set the curling fees for the season the same as last year.

Registration fee $15.00

Curling fee $3.00 per game curled.

 

Motion by Rhea McKane

Seconded by Sheila Harrison

That the financial report be approved as presented.

Carried.

 

Presentation by the President of the McIntyre Curling Club - Dawn Coutts

 

Dawn Coutts commented on the operation of the Club.

Financially, the Club had a good year.

The membership fees will be increased for the 2006-2007 season.

The rental agreement with the City of Timmins was negotiated this year. An increase of 2% was agreed upon, the same percentage will be realized by the New Horizons.

The Club will hire a new Bartender to replace Tanya Ford

The plant will be started on October 1, 2006

Help will be needed from the New Horizons members starting that week.

President Ray will contact some members for assistance.

Ice is expected to be ready for curling on October 16, 2006

The final date for curling will be April 12, 2007.

President Dawn suggested that all New Horizons members be persuaded to wear two gripper when curling. This is suggested as a safety item

 

 

Curling Days:

 

Tuesday curling will start on October 17, 2006 with draws at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday curling will start on November 1, 2006 with one draw at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday curling will start on October 19, 2006 with draws at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

The last curling day for 2006 will be December 21, 2006

Curling will re-commence on January 2, 2007

Final day of curling will be April 12, 2007

 

Events:

 

Mini-Clinic will be held on October 25, 2006.

Dusty Baker Bonspiel will be November 21-22-23, 2006

Christmas Banquet will be December 21, 2006

Club Playdowns will be April 3-4-5 and April 10-11-12, 2007

Closing Banquet and General meeting will be April 12, 2007

 

Challenge Round:

In Iroquois Falls - November 8, 2006

At the "Mac" - December 6, 2006

In Iroquois Falls - January 17, 2007

At the "Mac" - February 21, 2007

Roy Carroll Bonspiel - Iroquois Falls - March 13-14, 2007

 

Newsletter:

 

Secretary Joe distributed a draft copy of the Newsletter and Curling Etiquette pamphlets.

With some changes, the documents were approved and will be printed for distribution.

 

Rule Changes:

 

Rule changes for both the Dusty Baker Bonspiel and the Club Playdowns were approved at the General meeting:

If a spare is used, this person MUST play lead.

Should the team finish in the prizes, the players will share the prize(s) on a percentage basis.

 

Registration Form:

 

Secretary Joe  presented a proposed registration form that is to be completed by all members at the start of the season.

All members will be asked to indicate their email address if available.

 

Other Items:

 

a)   Newspaper Ad: Secretary Joe will contact the Timmins Press regarding information about starting date etc.

b)   Joe Gubbels will attend the Curling Club meeting(s) on behalf of the New Horizons League.

c)   The Constitution and Operating Manual has been revised.

 

Adjournment:

 

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Sheila Harrison