New
Horizons Seniors’ Curling League
Prior to the start of the meeting, the
trophy presentations and awards were made to the winning teams of the Joe
Gubbels FunSpiel.
Joe
Gubbels FunSpiel:
1.
The Parmalat Trophy
presented by Bud Cline: Skip - Harvey Caron; Vice-Skip -Clayton McAlpine;
Second - Real Drouin; Lead – Phil Kelly.
Each member received $50.00 donated by New Horizons.
2.
The Labatt Trophy
presented by Ray Schizkoske on behalf of Labatt Breweries: Skip – Art Mousley; Vice-Skip – J.P, Simard;
Second – Bill Cox; Lead – Marcel Turcotte.
Each member received $40.00 donated by New Horizons.
3.
The Joe Gubbels
Trophy presented by Pauline and Wally Gubbels: Skip – Len Comisso; Vice-Skip –
Louis Scullino; Second – Denise MacIvor; Lead – Francy Gross. Each member received $30.00 donated by New
Horizons. .
4.
The
meeting was called to order at
ELECTIONS
Don Critchley presented the slate
of executive positions to be filled.
President: Ray Schizkoske – by acclamation
Past President: Don Critchley
Vice-President: Chuck Harrison has decided to step down from
this position which he has held for the past two years. Nominations for Vice-President were requested
from the floor.
Clayton McAlpine nominated Ray
Ginglo – declined.
Paul Kleinhuis nominated Bill
Vane. Bill Vane is elected
Vice-President by acclamation.
Secretary: Connie Grosvenor – by acclamation
Drawmaster: Moved by Bob MacDonald and seconded by
Marilyn McAlpine that Ray Ginglo be nominated as Drawmaster. Ray Ginglo accepted the position by
acclamation.
A
special ‘thank you’ to Ray for taking over the drawmaster position from Bob
MacDonald.
Directors: Directors are appointed at the discretion of
the President. Those Directors who will
remain on the 2009/10 Executive include Arnold St.Onge, Sheila Harrison, Rhea McKane, Phil Barrette, and Ray Dumoulin.
Wednesday
Curling League:
An expression of thanks and
presentation of gifts were made to Kent MacInnes (Icemaker) and Tarja Brayshaw
(Bartender).
Presentation of New Horizons Pins to
New Members
Club President Ray Schizkoske presented
New Horizons pins to our 15 new members this season.
There are no new additions to the 80+
Club members. It was noted that Bob
Armstrong and Rino Marinig will achieve this milestone before the end of 2009.
If numbers permit, we will host an
“Over 80” challenge game in the 2009/10 season.
MINUTES
Connie Grosvenor read the minutes,
recorded by Ray Schizkoske, of the General Meeting
held on
Moved by
Clayton McAlpine, seconded by Walter Hanam, that the minutes be approved as
amended. CARRIED.
FINANCIAL
REPORT
Art Mousley, Treasurer, advised that
our financial status has decreased by $800 over the same time last year. We have experienced an increase in ice rental,
and the cost of meals for bonspiels has increased dramatically over
2007/08. Money has become much tighter
this year, and next year doesn’t promise to be any better. Our ice rental will likely increase again by
up to 5%, and the Northern Ontario Curling Association
fee will once again be $12 per member.
Ray Schizkoske stated that a letter had
been sent to the Northern Ontario Curling Association asking why we have to pay
dues when we basically receive nothing in return for the $12 per member that we
send them. No response has been received
to date.
Moved by Ray
Schizkoske, seconded by Art Mousley, that we increase the registration fee from
$20 to $30 in order to cover the members’ share of the NOCA dues and our
increase in ice rental. CARRIED.
DRAW
STRUCTURE
We currently have 139 paid-up
members. Draw structure for the
Some discussion revolved around the use
of members who curl at
Moved by Ray Schizkoske, Seconded by
Art Mousley, that those who wish to curl in the
CARRIED
WEDNESDAY
CURLING LEAGUE
The Wednesday league consists of a pre-
and post-Christmas draw. This is an
opportunity for members to make up their own teams and curl together for the
length of the draw. Those who wish to
curl on Wednesdays but do not have a team are encouraged to sign up as
individuals, with the potential to be picked up as a team member. Wednesday League curling will hopefully
start on
BONSPIELS
It was suggested that the cost of the
Dusty Baker and Joe Gubbels FunSpiel be increased to cover the escalating cost
of catering. It was noted that our Dusty
Baker participation was down last year, and increasing the fee would further
decrease the teams involved. With the
increase in our registration from $20 to $30, it was felt that this should offset
our increased costs without the need to raise Bonspiel fees. Non-participants have to pay the cost of the
meal for both bonspiels.
OTHER
Clayton McAlpine questioned an incident
where a former club member came to curl three or four times in preparation for
an out-of-town bonspiel. The individual
did not pay the $20 to become a member of New Horizons. President Ray and Art Mousley stated thee were aware
of this situation. The Club rules
clearly stated that new curlers will be permitted to curl once to see if they
will like the game and pay the $3 daily fee only. However, the second time they come out to
curl, they MUST pay the registration fee.
Members were reminded that the
following applies to bonspiel meals: For
the Dusty Baker Bonspiel, non-participants have to pay the cost of the
meal. For the Joe Gubbels Funspiel,
members do not have to pay for the closing banquet.
CLOSING
President Ray thanked all members for
their cooperation and vote of confidence.
He stated he will try to do his best to keep our league running as
smoothly as possible. On behalf of the
Executive, he wished all members a very healthy and enjoyable summer. He asked members to watch for our fall
opening dates in the newspapers, on the radio, and on our website.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion
by Bert Gerow.
Minutes recorded by Connie Grosvenor,
Secretary, New Horizons Seniors’ Curling League
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