Executive Meeting September 19, 2017

Present: Don Evans (chair), Pamela Bowen, Paul Russell, Janet & Bill Prueter, Pat VanGeytenbeek Suzanne Villeneuve, Keith Southey, Barb Finlayson, Gerry McCall, Vicky Horvath (minutes)

Regrets: Bob Lacroix, Al Finlayson, Terry Kouyoumjian, Barb Armour

  • Minutes from August 22, 2017 reviewed and accepted

  • Treasurer’s report: Paul Russell

    • $30 000+ in the bank as of today

  • Membership Report: Pamela Bowen

    • 53 early bird membership registrations received so far

    • 3 new members so far

  • League Sections:

    • Women’s League:

      • Joanne Krawczyk will coordinate Monday curling, and one other volunteer is needed

      • Suzanne Villeneuve will coordinate interclub curling

      • Janet Prueter will chair Marie VanClieaf Bonspiel on Nov 25, 2017.

  • Maintenance:

    • Final installation of steel roofing will be completed on Oct 2, 2017.

    • Carpet has replaced been replaced at outside entry

    • New vacuum head plus attachments is $450.00 plus $150 service call and $78.00 HST. Approved by board

  • Advertising: Don Evans and Bill Prueter

    • 10 of 16 sponsors have been contacted and are continuing to sponsor. Some new signs are requested.

  • Rentals: Don Evans

    • 1 rental is booked for Sat January 27, 2018

  • Bar: Pat VanGeytenbeek

    • Liquor licence has not yet been received, but we have a letter stating that we are able to sell alcohol until the licence is received.

  • Kitchen: Barb Finlayson

    • Nancy V will assist Barb with kitchen responsibilities

    • Barb to organize kitchen cleaning prior to start of season

  • New Business:

    • Curling Rock Assessment:

      • Keith took the rocks to Canada Rocks for assessment.

      • Running surface on rocks is in good shape and within specs. Bottoms can be reground to assist with the curl.

      • Strike band cannot be repaired

      • Blue hone granite rocks have not been made since early 1960’s, therefore have a higher trade in value depending on our purchase.

      • Refurbished rocks (guaranteed for 25 years) can be purchased for $150 per rock (after trade-in) and new rocks for $500 per rock (after trade-in)

      • We have up to 5 years use left in these rocks.

      • Canada Rocks has lots of refurbished rocks in stock

      • Pat reviewed that we can retexture our rocks using a jig and sandpaper, and the process is quite easy. Jig can be purchased for about $150 plus the cost of sandpaper. Board approved the purchase and Pat will purchase.

    • Ice Making Schedule:

      • Warm weather and warm nights may be problematic

      • Compressor to start 24 hours daily as of Wednesday Sept 20, 2017

      • Pat made a motion to donate $300 to the township to help offset electrical costs. This is a one-time only donation. Board approved donation.

      • Ice making to start on Friday Sept 22, 2017

    • AED Training:

      • Don to arrange for CPR / AED training for a Tuesday evening at end of Oct or early Nov 2017

    • Club Signage:

      • Don suggested adding a sign at the road entrance which includes our website address, and will get a quote for a 4 x 1-foot sign.

      • Additional signage suggested for front door to club which included our logo. Don to get a quote.

    • Discussion about locked mailbox at club for payments, etc. Paul to investigate.

  • Opening Banquet:

    • Saturday October 14 ,2017 at 5 pm

    • Potluck plus ham (Barb F to purchase)

    • Paul will present budget

    • Tankard committee will attend from 5-6 to provide information and to solicit additional volunteers

  • Next meeting: October 17, 2017 at 7 pm. Typically, 3 rd Tuesday of the month (not Dec and Jan) until March 2018.

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