Executive Meeting November 27, 2018

Present: Don Evans (chair), Pamela & Alan Bowen, Janet Prueter, Gerry McCall, Vicky Horvath (minutes)

Regrets: Sylvain Desjeans, Keith Southey, Cathy Hoare, Terry Kouyoumjian

  • Minutes from September 27, 2018 reviewed and accepted

  • Treasurer’s report: Sylvain

    • See attached

    • Financially the club is in good shape

  • Membership Report: Pamela

    • 83 total members

    • 14 are social

    • 9 are snowbirds

    • 2 new members for second draw ($75.00 for 2 nd half of season). Board approved the fee.

    • Draw 2 is Jan 7 to March 15, 2019. Meeting on Friday Jan 4 th to determine new teams. Deadline for changes is Dec 13, 2018.

  • Health and Safety Initiatives: Alan

    • Review and discussion of release for membership application. Board approved the shorter version and will have it in place for membership applications for 2019-2020 season

    • BCC injury report reviewed. Completed copies will be kept in paper format in a locked cabinet at the club.

    • Discussion of need for Health officer to maintain forms, keep first aid box filled and keep AED charged. Job description to be drafted (as a board position)

    • Alan continues to review concussion protocols from various sources. Will bring to board when he’s ready.

    • Don has replaced all exit sign light bulbs, and emergency light bulbs

    • Don is shovelling the path by emergency exit at the club (ice level)

    • First aid blankets and supplies are kept on top of the fridge in kitchen. Cold packs are labelled and kept in the fridge

    • Address signs by phone. Request for both first responder AND ambulance

  • Women’s League and Bonspiels: Janet

    • Monday Curling (Joanne K): averages 14 curlers per week

    • Inter club bonspiels (Cathy H): going well

    • 2 day Muskoka / Parry Sound Bonspiel in February (Huntsville) and we have been asked to support Huntsville with staff and money ($50.00) for trophies. Board approved this request

    • Marie Van Clieaf Bonspiel hosted by BCC on November 17. 22 curlers participated, and 13 men supported the teams.

  • Club Maintenance: Don

    • Snow stoppers were ordered for the roof, but received after the first snowfall, so will be installed in the spring 2019.

    • Timer on dishwasher was replaced. Now it shuts off at end of cycle. Instructions have been revised.

  • Advertising: Don

    • Don has followed up with all advertisers, and 2 are currently delinquent in payment

  • Rentals: Keith

    • 3 Montessori groups renting

    • December 7 rental booked

    • Private party and Shriners are renting the club in February

    • Discussion about cleaning fees for future rentals

  • Bar: Gerry

  • Need more cork stoppers

  • Old Business:

    • Decision / discussion to join OCA has been deferred until February 2019

    • Club insurance has maintained at $2million liability coverage, rather than increase to $5 million liability

  • New Business: Don

    • Kitchen meeting follow up:

      • Masters and Grand Masters lunch schedules are done

    • Ice Making:

      • Scraper blade needs sharpening. Needs to be dropped off in London and brought back the same day.

      • Discussion about ordering a second blade for next year. Cost is $1200. Board has approved second blade purchase in the summer 2019.

    • Grey Cup Follow up:

      • Low attendance

      • TV connection needs sorting out prior to Superbow

Fraser McTurk works with Montessori schools, asked if club members would help with kids when they rent the club. Principal will submit a write up of what they are looking for.Santa Claus parade is on Dec 9, 2018. Don will send an email to membership

Next meeting: February 19, 2019 at 7 pm. Typically, 3 rd Tuesday of the month (not Dec and Jan) until March 2019.

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