CHILLIWACK CURLING CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MINUTES

March 1st, 2010

President Larry Legault called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Ten Directors were present.

Minutes:

Motion:

Moved by Jane Arden seconded by Lenneke Bowles

The minutes of the January 18^th meeting be approved as reviewed. Carried.

- No business arising from minutes.

Correspondence:

- Thank you note from Convenor, Fraser Valley Curling Commissioner thanking club for a job well done in hosting BC High School Championships.

- Letter from Wendi Prinse explaining funding request from Boys Team.

Old Business:

- Discussion regarding letter given concerning intention to not renew Ice Technician’s contract, at specified time.

New Business:

- AGM to be held May 27^th at 7:30 pm.

- Nomination Committee – Chris Godwin, Dale Morgan.

- Golf Tournament to be held May 30^th at Aquadel Golf Course.

- Discussion regarding advertising, (informing advertisers their choices of formats).

Treasurer’s Report:

- Financial report was handed out and reviewed.

Motion:

Moved by Dennis Bailey seconded by Kara Biersteker

The Treasurer’s report be accepted as reviewed. Carried.

Manager’s Report:

- List of tentative dates done.

- Recent bonspiels went well.

- Reducing inventory in Pro Shop

- Committees for BC mixed are working hard to organize event.

- Junior league finished up season today.

Committee Reports:

Building/Facility Enhancement:

- Women’s washrooms are almost complete. Completion of Men’s will be a summer project.

Finance:

- None

Ice Conditions:

- Ice maintenance to be done this weekend in preparation for BC Mixed.

- Discussion regarding falls in ice, grippers marks. Possibility of 1 dehumidifier not working properly.

- Procedures in case of ammonia leak completed.

Management Structure:

- No report

Membership Recruitment/Retention:

Motion:

Moved by Jane Arden seconded by Al Vanderveen

Membership request be accepted for David Stephenson. Carried.

- There has been increased interest in curling in the past weeks due to exposure from Olympics,

Hawk Radio and NY Times article.

Programs and Services:

Juniors/clinics:

- Last day, Awards and Fun Day.

- Awards given to: Most dedicated - Julia Kilbrai, Most Improved male – Dylan Leavesley

Most Improved female – Karissa Foord, Perfect Attendance – Ashley Holder.

- Like to acknowledge volunteer help from: Neil & Barb Long, Bob Pistatsky, teery Bodman, Darryle Leavesley, Dean Crutch, Donna Allan, Fred Snooks, Joyce Trimble, Laura Watson, Maria Mailloux,

Tana Mussell, Wendi Prinse, Parents and kitchen staff.

- Next season program will move to Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. and Sundays 2:30 – 4:00 pm.

- Will explore possibility to form inter club league.

- Have applied for a grant. Wish list for next season includes new rental brooms and new junior board.

Bonspiels:

- Men’s Spiel went well, approx. profit $1500. 34 teams, 9 out of town.

- Britz team won A event, sponsor Dale Morgan, Manulife Securities.

- Ford team won B event, sponsor Okanagan Springs Brewery.

- Logan team won C event, sponsor Jim Hipwell, Plan Tech Design and Planning.

- Mixed Spiel, March 12-14^th, 22 teams so far.

- 2 weeks left in league play.

Social:

- Drain the Keg, March 26^th.

Revenue Generation:

- Advertising package has been put together by Neil Sulkers, to be presented next meeting.

- $3400. have been issued in Club Bucks so far.

Vice President Remarks:

- None

Past President Remarks:

- None

President Remarks:

- Congratulations to Bruce and his team in qualifying for the BC Mixed Championships.

- One team has entered for BC Club Challenge.(Dominion)

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

President Larry Legault adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.