CHILLIWACK CURLING CLUB

MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

March 23rd, 2009

President Chris Godwin called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order on Mar. 23rd, 2009.  12 directors were present.

 

Minutes:

-                      Moved by Larry Legault, seconded by Jane Arden the Feb. minutes be adopted as reviewed.  Carried.

 

Correspondence:

-                      Thank you card from High School teams for the club’s support.

-                      Letter of resignation from Jamie Newton.  Accepted.

-                      Star FM requesting interview re: approved grant.

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

-                       Monthly financial report handed out and reviewed.

-                       Moved by Jane Adam seconded by Larry Legault the financial report be

    adopted as reviewed.  Carried.

-                       Capital grant approved for just under $50,000.  Well done Lenneke.

-                       Chiller to be replaced as per grant.  Est. Cost of $100,000.

 

Manager’s Report: Bruce Renwick

-                      All leagues are finished.  Playoffs this week – 4 men’s teams and 2 mixed teams.

-                      Club reps for BC Club Challenge – Larry Legault and Kayleigh Alendal.

-                      Tentative dates have been reviewed and changed as needed.

-                      Last ice rental Monday, plant will be shut off after.

-       Redline will close down ammonia portion on April 1-2.

-       Closing inventories, Pro Shop pre-orders, ice paint etc. will be ordered mid April.

-       Limited response to our ice tech ad.  Informal interview tomorrow with one man.

 

Old Business:

-                       Budget for the 2009/2010 season was discussed.

    Moved by Laura Watson seconded by Dennis Bailey the budget be approved

    as amended.  Carried.

-                       Recruitment for new Board members done successfully by Dick Allan.

-                       Moved by Jamie Newton seconded by Larry Legault the Strategic Plan be

    approved as amended and there be $5000. set aside for strategic planning

    initiatives.  Carried.

 

New Business:

-                       AGM is May 28th @ 7:00 pm.

-                       2010 High School Provincials to be held Feb. 3-6, 2010.

-                       BC Mixed to be held March 15-21.

-                       Newsletter to go out in May.

-                       Booth has been reserved for the Cottonwood Mall, Aug. 28-29.

-                       International Tankard, held in Seattle with Glen Ford and Larry LeGault

    participating.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

Strategic Planning:

-                      Under old business

 

Ice Conditions:

-                      Rocks to be re-conditioned 2X a year..

 

Building and Maintenance:

-                      Getting quotes for new brine chiller.

-                      Carpet fixed at far side of ice.

 

Bonspiels and Draws:

-                      Mixed spiel was successful with 32 teams.

 

Finance and Funding Committee:   

-                      Apply for grants in May

 

Memberships and Social:

-                      Dale to arrange Golf Tournament at Aquadel.

 

Advertising and Sponsorship:

-                      No

                                                                       

Junior Curling and Clinics:

-                      Numbers have been down abit.

-                      Bring a Friend at the beginning of season.

-                      Juniors and Juveniles have done well this year in their playdowns and competitions.

-                      Thanks to Bruce and Peter for all their help. Big Thanks to Laura for her time and

   dedication to the junior program.

 

Vice President’s Remarks: Larry Legault

-                     None

 

Past President’s Remarks: Dick Allan

-                     None

 

Next Board Meeting is: May 11th. at 7:00 pm

President Chris Godwin adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm.