CHILLIWACK CURLING CLUB

MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Oct. 27th, 2008

Vice President Larry LeGault called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order on Oct. 27th, 2008. 9 directors were present.

Minutes:

- Moved by Jane Arden, seconded by Jane Adam the Sept. minutes are adopted as reviewed. Carried.

Correspondence:

- Letter from Monday Night Ladies concerning repairs needed in upstairs

washroom.

- Letter read concerning slow play.

- Letter re: poinsettia fundraiser.

Treasurer’s Report:

- Monthly financial report handed out and reviewed.

- Moved by Lenneke Bowles seconded by Jane Adam the financial report be

adopted as reviewed. Carried.

Manager’s Report: Bruce Renwick

- Dues are posted to date.

- Masters spiel went well, good job in organizing

- Ice maintenance this weekend also cleaning of walls. Help Needed.

- Energy saving things can be done in compressor room.

- Looking for spare stones/new stones. (capital grant)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Building and Maintenance:

- Cameras and warning signs are posted in parking lot.

- Moved by Jamie Newton seconded by Laura Watson to spend up to $1,100

+ taxes to replace window coverings. Carried.

- Ramp is done for backroom.

- Work bench is being built by Bill Nash.

- Insulation being done by Les Friesen, wiring by Jim Kirkey, plumbing by

Dallas Senft. A big Thank You to those volunteers.

- Curtains are here for the backroom doorway.

- Some ceiling tiles and vent covers to be replaced.

Bonspiels and Draws:

- 10 teams so far for the Fall Spiel Nov. 7^th.

- 12 teams for the Stick Spiel Nov. 29-30.

Finance and Funding Committee:

- Capital Grants to be done by end of Nov. To be discussed at next meeting.

Memberships and Social:

- Top Dog is Keith Britz. 35 people participated in contest.

- Upstairs has been decorated for Halloween.

- Moved by Jane Arden seconded by Dennis Bailey we accept membership

requests by: Rob Garf, Pat Graham, Susan Halcrow, Jacqui Hall,

Karen Jarvis, Cathy Meeres, Kathy Person, Bob Pisatcky, Denise Robinson,

Neil Sulkers and Leonard Town. Carried.

Advertising and Sponsorship:

- Will follow up on non payment of invoices at end of month.

Junior Curling and Clinics:

- Clinics were well done.

- Optimists clinic 13 younger kids, World Jr. Rep. attended

- League numbers are down, HELP NEEDED.

- 2 juvenile teams going to playdowns

- 1 junior girls’ team to go to playdowns

Ice Conditions:

- Good comments so far.

- Building of backroom has caused a few issues in cleanliness, airflow.

Old Business:

- Business of Curling workshop was held Sat. from 8:30am - 5:00 pm and

Sunday from 8:30am – 12:00pm.

- Good workshop, intense, lots of ideas and well organized.

- Planning committee to be formed. Jamie, Dick, Jane, Jane and Wendi Prinse.

- Involve non-board members who attended workshop.

- Strategy Plan – 5 year – to be formulated and submitted to Jack Bowman.

- Mission Statement to be made.

- Adult emergency first aid course was held. One day course, very useful.

- Recommended we get mouth to mouth masks for CPR. also vinyl gloves.

New Business:

- Re: Ladies washroom, soap dispenser has been replaced and mirrors ordered.

Reply letter will be given to Monday Night Ladies.

- Re: slow play, talk to teams concerning their slow play.

- Ice Maker contract to be reviewed/adjusted.

- Parking Lot issues of poor lighting and need of paving. Keep sending letters

to city council.

- Discussion concerning volunteer recognition and membership recruitment.

- Moved by Laura Watson seconded by Dennis Bailey to adopt in principal the

concept of “Club Bucks”. Carried.

- Volunteer recognition: Wendi Prinse to head committee, Laura Watson will

work on committee.

- League Liaison: Larry and Chris to work on finding reps. and organizing.

- Portfolios for committees are needed.

Vice President’s Remarks: Larry LeGault

- None

Past President’s Remarks: Dick Allan

- None

Next Board Meeting is: Nov. 24th. At 7:00 pm

Vice President Larry LeGault adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm.