CHILLIWACK CURLING CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 6TH, 2010

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

8 directors present.

Minutes:

Motion:

Moved by Kara Biersteker seconded by Neil Sulkers

The minutes of the September 27th meeting are approved as reviewed. Carried.

- No business arising from minutes.

Correspondence:

- No

Old Business:

- League Championship Recognition discussion tabled until next meeting.

- Advertising invoices have been sent out.

- Election of Vice President

Kim McLandress is nominated for position of Vice President by Gary Roberts.

Concerns and discussion followed. Elected by acclamation.

New Business:

- Sunday Night has gone well, great group of volunteers have helped out. Interest to continue league in the New Year. Experienced curlers will curl for free when joining/helping new curlers.

- Could add new curlers names (if agree) to spare list.

- Recommend looking into a Novice League for the next season, program on CurlBC’s website.

- Skins Games, Jan. 8^th-9^th. Poker Night Sat. night.

Treasurer’s Report:

Motion:

Moved by Jane Arden seconded by Neil Sulkers

The Treasurer’s report be adopted as reviewed. Carried

Manager’s Report:

- Most league dues are in with few exceptions.

- Proshop Christmas sale is now on. Sale items are no longer on inventory.

- The condenser froze during the cold snap. Some of our heat tape deteriorated, not working properly and water line froze feeding it. Has been repaired, no bill yet.

- Dehumidifiers also kicked out due to cold. The huts have been insulated and vapour barriers put up also water lines have been heat taped by Mark.

- Two private rentals this month, pre booked before liquor inspector meeting. One is member function.

- Solution to non-member rentals, charge $50 extra and give them a membership to the club.

- The Christmas maintenance schedule has been set with Dave doing a double controlled melt.

The floors will be re-waxed.

Committee Reports:

Building/Facility Enhancement:

- Sealing of grouting in Men’s upstairs washroom to be done.

Finance:

- No report

Ice Conditions:

- Change in late draw ice – fudging. The sticky pads have been removed and end boards are being washed.

Membership Recruitment/Retention:

Motion:

Moved by Jane Arden seconded by Kara Biersteker

Membership requests be approved for:

Neil and Barb Long Joe Lakatos Wendy Esau Rose Kennedy

Kent Yakel Mary Giesler Brad Hanninen Bob and Vicki Williams

Joan Wood Ryan Edwards Keith Murray Mike Veenbaas

Amanda Tipper Ken Claridge Carter Budau Doug Rutley

Cecily Pittman Ryan Hipwell Ashley Brown Stan and Alison Dybwad

Carried.

Programs and Services:

Juniors/clinic

- Junior interclub league has been successful, with games played in Chwk. And golden Ears. The next game will be in Mission on Jan. 9^th.

- Hope has been invited to join with the possibility to form Optimist Club, Upper Fraser Division with Chwk. As Base Club. Have the OK from Al Kersey who is in charge of Lower Mainland Optimist Club.

- I am pleased to report that Maria Mailloux has agreed to take over the Junior Program next year, Donna Allan the Little Rockers and I am asking the Board to give them full support.

- We are holding a one day workshop for Intermediate curlers on Jan. 2 form 9am to 3pm, cost $25, lunch (pizza) included. Bruce Renwick will cover strategy; Peter Lui on Technical while Matt Prinse and Kevin Jones will cover brushing. Limit of 24 curlers, 12 have already signed up.

Social:

- New Years Eve tickets are available. $20 from 8pm to 2am.

- Will look into getting drivers to take people home.

Revenue Generation:

No Report

Vice President Remarks:

None

Past President Remarks:

- None

President Remarks:

- Merry Christmas

The next Board meeting Monday, January 17th.

President Larry Legault adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm.