Annual Meeting
Held on March 28th 2023
The luncheon meeting was M. C.’d by President Dennis Huggins, attended by approximately 60 curlers and the PCC club manager Leah Kerger. The meal was provided by Yum Yum Hospitality.
The event photographer was Drake McMurphy. Event pictures are available on the 2022-23 Information menu Item.
Honorary Life Member award
Brian Swan gave a review of contributions made to our league by Jim gray and presented Jim with a certificate in recognition of his work on the executive council over the last 12 years.
Executive Reports
Bob Girouard gave an overview of the 2022-23 financial results. We had a breakeven year with revenues and expenses of approximately $29,000. Spare fees and 50/50 proceeds allowed for subsidized ticket prices for the Christmas and Annual meeting meals. 50/50 ticket sellers were Ben Hiebert, Rod Birch and Tom Cutts.
Brad McKenzie gave a Membership report. Brad reported that we had slightly less than 57 full time equivalent curlers for the 2022-23 season. We were short 6 curlers in rounds one and four. He suggested that we set a goal of 60 full time equivalent curlers for 2023-24 and a long-term goal of getting back to our pre covid numbers of 72 curlers using all 6 sheets of ice.
Murray Ballance gave the Draw Master and Spare Coordinators report. Spare convenors were Drake McMurphy, Ken Hanz, Ed Paluck and Ron Loeppky.
Barry Bentham gave a presentation on the proposed changes to the Operational Guidelines and special rules of Curling documents. The changes were approved by the members attending the meeting. Barry also mentioned that we will be using the Curling I/O online website as part of our 2023-24 registration process. More details will be provided prior to next season.
Executive Council
Bob Girouard (Treasurer) and Brian Swan (Secretary) were confirmed to continue for 2023-24. Larry Todd was elected to the position of second Vice President.
Trophy Presentation
Murray Ballance announced the winners of the first, second and third place all star teams based on the 2022-23 season. Barry Bentham announced the winners of the 2023 Last Chance Bonspiel Trophy. Pictures were taken of the winners present at the event.
New President
At the end of the meeting Dennis Huggins passed the Gavel to incoming president Barry Bentham.
New Members Needed for 2023-24
Please reach out to any potential curlers who might be interested in sparing or curling for one or more rounds.
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2023-24 55-PLUS Executive Council
President- Barry Bentham
Vice-President- Drake McMurphy
Second Vice-President- Larry Todd
Past President- Dennis Huggins
Secretary - Brian Swan
Treasurer - Bob Girouard
Draw Master- Murray Ballance
Membership Chair- Brad McKenzie
Spare Coordinator- Murray Ballance
Webmaster- Barrie Daniels