CHILLIWACK CURLING CLUB

MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

November 26^th, 2007

President Dick Allan called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:10 pm on November 26^th, 2007. Twelve directors were present.

Minutes:

Minutes of the October meeting were reviewed.

- Moved by Jane Arden, seconded by Larry Simpson the October minutes be adopted as circulated. Carried.

- Moved by Laura Watson, seconded by Jamie Newton the minutes of November 12, 2007 meeting be adopted. Carried.

Correspondence:

- email sent by Jen Clarke (Curl BC) regarding criminal checks.

Treasurer’s Report: Lenneke Bowles

- Financial report handed out and reviewed.

- Moved by Lenneke Bowles, seconded by Jane Adam the report be adopted

as reviewed. Carried.

- Discussion regarding grant applications. Thanks to Lenneke for all her work.

Manager’s Report: Bruce Renwick

- Leagues are starting to end the first half. Second half schedules are done.

- Few straggler dues are to be paid asap.

- Sr. Ladies Pot of Gold bonspiel went well on weekend with great organization

and help by ladies and masters.

- Digital cable is connected to TV as well as Curl TV. Curl TV will give our

members a $25 discount on a subscription.

- Dennis McSweeney was let go and Kris Enger hired. Am doing interviews for

replacement for Amanda.

- Rocks were conditioned by BJ Gagnon Nov. 25. Reports have been positive.

- Ice maintenance is scheduled for Dec. 28 to Jan. 2. Futher rock conditioning will

be done at this time.

- We have borrowed Abbotsford’s ice nipper until our blades are done.

- Ice maker position to be posted on websites. Danny would be welcome to apply.

He indicated he would probably finish out the season and not be back.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Ice Committee:

- BJ Gagnon states our ice is good.

- Ice 1 flooded Sunday night.

- Thanks to committee for all it’s work.

COMMITTEE REPORTS CON’T:

Building and Maintenance:

- Shelf has been installed in the walk-in cooler.

- Roof replacement by Cascade is nearly complete.

- Equipment room, talks are ongoing. Steel frame needed in doorway.

$15,000 rough quote.

- City will take care of building permit.

- City will move tree at back.

- North side stairwell has been repaired.

Bonspiels and Draws:

- Fall Open bonspiel held Nov. 2-4, 16 teams. 198.99 loss but was lots of fun.

Finance and Funding Committee:

Memberships and Social:

- New Years Eve party cancelled due to lack up interest.

- Turkey Shoot to be held Dec. 14^th. $5. Draw to the button for turkey.

Advertising and Sponsorship:

- payment re: novice clinic sent.

Junior Curling and Clinics:

- Junior program going well. Teams to participate in High Schools, Juniors and

Juvenile playdowns.

Old Business:

- Business of Curling Seminar try for Feb. 16-17.

- First aid kit needed on ice side. Looking into a first aid course.

New Business:

- Dick Allan and Bruce Renwick to speak with RCMP regarding criminal checks for

Volunteers, in response to email sent by Jen Clarke (Curl BC).

- Copies of old by-laws and draft of new by-laws handed out for review.

- Discussion re: new beer towers, decided to hold off changing set up.

- Wed. Night dart league wants bar open earlier. Options of a later start time, staff to

come upstairs til team w/ bar duty arrives.

Vice President’s Remarks:

- None

Past President’s Remarks: Larry Simpson

- None

NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE JANUARY 7TH AT 7:00 PM.

Jane Arden adjourned meeting at 8:50 pm.