Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Curling
Association
Annual Meeting
Kirkland Lake
Saturday, May 3, 2003
ITEM 1 - ATTENDANCE / CREDENTIALS
The attendance and credentials of those present was verified and the following representation was confirmed.
| Cobalt-Haileybury | Represented |
| Cochrane | Not Represented |
| End-of-Rail | Not Represented |
| Englehart | Not Represented |
| Hearst | Not Represented |
| Horne-Granite | Represented |
| Iroquois Falls | Represented |
| Kapuskasing | Represented |
| Kirkland Lake | Represented |
| McIntyre | Represented |
| Smooth Rock Falls | Not Represented |
| James Bay | Not Represented |
ITEM 3 - MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on September 21, 2002 in Iroquois Falls were read by Joe Gubbels.
Motion to accept the minutes by Rory MacDiarmid
Seconded by Kent MacInnes
Carried.
Concerns:
Hearst, Cochrane and End-of-Rail Clubs have not paid their affiliation fees for this season.
Notices have been issued, but no response to date.
ITEM 4 - COURSES AND CLINICS
The McIntyre Curling Club will be holding two Officiating Clinics this Fall
Level I Officiating Clinic - November 8, 2003
Level II Officiating Clinic - November 9, 2003
The registration for these courses is $ 50.00, however if an individual will assist in Officiating at the National Mixed in January 2004, this registration fee will be waived.
The Horne Granite will hold two courses this season:
Level I coaching Clinic November 15-16, 2003
Level I Ice Tech Course on March 26-28, 2004
ITEM 5 - CORRESPONDENCE
1. Copy of letter sent by the CCA to the Nokia Brier and Scott Tournament of Hearts competitors for information purposes. All teams that participated at the 2003 Nokia Brier will receive $7,000 and each team who competed at the 2003 Scott Tournament of Hearts will receive $3,400.
2. Copy of a letter received from a member of the N.O.L.C.A. concerning the amalgamation of the Associations in Northern Ontario.
Secretary Joe noted that this issue is not on the table at this moment, since we are still in negotiation with the N.O.C.A. and that this issue will be addressed at a later time.
Secretary Joe will be in contact with the President of the N.O.L.C.A.
3. Memo received from Danny Lamoureux concerning the Guy Hemmings Tour.
Danny explained the value of the tour to the Clubs and communities.
Steve Amyot will co-ordinate the three-day event and will get notifications out to all Clubs in early June. Could be very beneficial to Clubs that are struggling at this time and may not be affiliated with the T&NO.
ITEM 6 - ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Tankard report Dave MacInnes Verbal Report
Senior report Bob Hardy Report read and submitted.
Note: Bob Hardy proposed that the draw for the Seniors be modified in order to alleviate three games per day for some teams. At present, the five-team round robin draw as per Quickfacts has two teams playing three games on Saturday.
Proposal is to change the draw to start on Friday afternoon, thus eliminating the need for three games on Saturday. In the event that after the round robin, tie-breakers are required, the schedule will be adjusted to suit.
Motion by Bill Volume
Seconded by Hugh Campbell
That a statement be included in the Quickfacts that for Seniors competition, teams will play a maximum of two games per day. In the event that additional games be required after the initial round robin, that the Association Chairman may waive this rule in order to have the event concluded in a reasonable time.
Carried.
Mixed report Tom Armstrong Report read and submitted.
Juniors report Bill Volume Report read and submitted.
Bill noted that this year, the Association Junior Men’s playdowns were held in conjunction with the Association Junior Women’s playdowns. This proved to be very successful.
Bantam Mixed report Ron McCuaig Report read and submitted.
15 teams participated. Very successful.
Steve Amyot raised a concern that teams from non-affiliated Clubs are not allowed to participate in the event and that perhaps changes could be made to our rules to allow these kids to take part. Secretary Joe noted that the present rules state that all four players must be in attendance at the same school, or playing out of or sponsored by the same curling club.
All Clubs will be notified of this rule and pursuated to have teams enter this event.
Competitive Curlers report Todd Turner Report read and submitted.
Todd proposed some changes in the way the draw for the Association playdowns is decided.
This year, some Zones did not advance a full slate of teams to the Association playdowns and teams from Zones that had held Zone playdowns were selected to fill these positions. Some comments on the way the selections was done. Todd proposed that the Association Chairman be notified by the Zone Chairman if that Zone is not able to field the designated number of teams to advance to the Association playdowns. This would eliminate other Zones from having to have playdowns.
Copies of available reports are attached to these minutes.
ITEM 7 - PROVINCIAL CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Provincial Seniors Bob Hardy Report read and submitted.
Note: Bob Hardy commented on a concern expressed by the Inter-Association delegates regarding the changes in the draw requested by participants. Bob noted that the draw as published in the Manuals was followed.
ITEM 8 - PROVINCIAL MIXED REPORT
Bill Volume read report on the Provincial Mixed held in Kapuskasing. After the round robin draw, one team was undefeated and the second place team had two losses. As per the draw format, the first place team had to be beaten twice. The eventual winner was the Tim Phillips team from Sudbury.
Secretary Joe commented on the report submitted by the Head Official for the event.
A proposal was made to conduct the “skill based competition” during the team practice held prior to the event. Joe noted that this proposal will be brought to the Curl Northern Ontario meeting which will be held later this month.
Motion by Bill Volume
Seconded by Steve Amyot
That our Association approve this change.
Carried.
ITEM 9 - BONSPIEL REPORT
T&NO Bonspiel Bill Volume Report read and submitted.
20 Teams participated.
Discussion concerning the value of prizes presented by one of the event sponsors. The T&NO Association reimbursed the Kapuskasing Curling Club for the cost of purchasing suitable prizes of a value consistent with the event.
New sponsors must be sought. Bob Hardy will be pursuing this item.
ITEM 10 - INTER-ASSOCIATION MEETING
Inter-Association meeting minutes were reviewed by Joe Gubbels.
• The annual meeting of the Inter-Association was held on the Saturday of the Provincial Men’s Playdowns, starting at 9:00 a.m.
• The Men’s and Women’s Associations in Northwestern Ontario have been amalgamated.
• Coaches to Provincial playdowns must be certified Level I
• National Master competition. Our Association has not been successful in organizing a masters competition. The idea has been tried. There is no National sponsor for this event, thus teams would have to pay their own expenses. No decisions were made on this issue.
Copies of all available reports are attached to these minutes.
ITEM 11 - FINANCIAL REPORT
Joe went over the Financial Reports which covers projections to the end of the season (June 30)
• General Account surplus of - $ 6,392.30
Special Accounts deficit - $ 1,934.60
Overall projected surplus - $ 4,457.70
• Some grant monies outstanding.
• Revenue from sale of rocks deposited in G.I.C.’s
• Three Clubs have not paid their affiliation fees to date.
Reminders have been sent out on two occasions.
• Crests - some pricing on crests have been received. Suggested that we not pursue this item pending the outcome of Amalgamation procedure.
LUNCH WAS SERVED BY GERRY YOUNG - THANKS GERRY
ITEM 12 - AMALGAMATION
President Dave reported on the meeting which was held with representatives of the N.O.C.A. in April.
Some serious discussions were held and the final outcome was an agreement in principle to proceed with the document as originally presented by the T.&.N.O., subject to some changes and approval by both Association meetings.
Some concerns were expressed regarding the voting procedure at meetings and some other minor items.
Rory MacDiarmid suggested that the document be forwarded to Rob Gordon for comments and that the suggested changes be made and resubmitted to the members of the N.O.C.A. “steering committee”
Motion by Rory MacDiarmid
Seconded by Hugh Campbell
That we approve this agreement
Carried.
ITEM 13 - ELECTION / CONFIRMATION
POSITION INCUMBENT NOMINATED BY
President Bob Hardy Rory MacDiarmid
First Vice President Tom Armstrong Bob Hardy
Second Vice President Steve Amyot Dave MacInnes
Ass’n Tankard Chairman David MacInnes Joe Gubbels
Ass’n Seniors Chairman Ron McCuaig Rory MacDiarmid
Ass’n Junior Chairman Bill Volume Joe Gubbels
Ass’n Mixed Chairman Ken Rafuse Dave MacInnes
Zone 1 Chairman Bruce McMullen Rory MacDiarmid
Zone 2 Chairman Todd Turner Tom Armstrong
Zone 3 Chairman Kent MacInnes Joe Gubbels
Zone 4 Chairman Hugh Campbell Bill Volume
Zone 5 Chairman Vic Mitchell Dave MacInnes
Bonspiel Chairman Bob Hardy Joe Gubbels
Head Official John West Joe Gubbels
Comp. Curlers Rep. Todd Turner Joe Gubbels
Provincial Tankard Chairman Joe Gubbels Dave MacInnes
Provincial Juniors Chairman Bill Volume Joe Gubbels
Prov. Delegate to C.C.A. Kent MacInnes Dave MacInnes
Secretary-Treasurer Joe Gubbels Bill Volume
DIRECTORS FOR THE 2003-2004 SEASON:
CONFIRMATION
COBALT-HAILEYBURY HUGO RIVET
HORNE-GRANITE STEVE AMYOT
ENGLEHART PAT ROGERS
KIRKLAND LAKE TODD TURNER
McINTYRE JERRY HANNAH
IROQUOIS FALLS BOB HARDY
KAPUSKASING HUGH CAMPBELL
SMOOTH ROCK FALLS RICK DOIRON
JAMES BAY VIC MITCHELL
Secretary Joe presented outgoing President Dave with the Past President’s pin.
In-coming President Bob Hardy conducted the remainder of the meeting.
ITEM 14 - SITES AND DATES
The sites and dates for the various Association playdowns was established.
Site Selection - Provincial Tankard 2005.
One requests was received prior to the meeting.
Motion by Dave MacInnes
Seconded by Hugo Rivet
That the 2005 Provincial Tankard be held at the Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club
Carried
Site Selection - Provincial Juniors 2005.
Bill Volume made a request on behalf of the Kapuskasing Curling Club.
Motion by Rory MacDiarmid
Seconded by Todd Turner
That the 2005 Provincial Juniors be held at the Kapuskasing Curling Club
Carried.
Protected Bonspiels - 2003-2004
CLUB BONSPIEL DATES
Haileybury Mixed Mar. 13-14, 2004
Englehart Men’s Jan. 2-4, 2004
Horne-Granite Men’s Nov. 1-2, 2003
Iroquois Falls Mixed Mar. 26-28, 2004
Kapuskasing Open Nov. 21-23, 2003
Kirkland Lake Men’s Mar. 26-28, 2004
McIntyre Open Nov. 28-30, 2003
Smooth Rock Open Sept. 26-28, 2003
McGarry Mixed Apr. 9-11, 2004
ITEM 15 - ZONE RE-ALLIGNMENT
Some concerns regarding the number of Clubs in the various Zones.
This item to be places on the agenda for the September meeting.
ITEM 16 - NEW BUSINESS
1. The Fall meeting of the Association will be held in Timmins on September 13, 2003
Plans have been made to have a workshop on two important items:
• Membership recruitment and Retention
• Insurance and Liability
2. Kent MacInnes gave a verbal report on the plans for the 2004 National Mixed which will be held at the Mac on January 10-18, 2004. Tickets for the event will go on sale in mid October. Volunteers are always welcomed.
3. Bill Volume expressed concerns about the high cost of hydro at his Club. All present voiced the same opinion. Secretary Joe and Steve Amyot will prepare a questionaire to all Clubs asking for information on this and other items. Will be mailed to all Clubs over the summer months and summary will be prepared and distributed.
4. Smoking / No smoking issue. Some Clubs have gone totally no smoking. Other Clubs have limited rules in effect. In some instances, City or Town by-laws have dictated the issue. Clubs that have gone no smoking have not seen any great decrease in membership.
ITEM 17 - ADJOURNMENT
President Bob extended a vote of thanks to Secretary Joe, Recording Secretary Vi Bradbury and the Kirkland Lake Curling Club for being hosts to this meeting.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Rory MacDiarmid.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MAY 3, 2003
KIRKLAND LAKE, ONT.
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NAME POSITION CLUB
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BILL VOLUME PAST PRESIDENT KAPUSKASING
HUGH CAMPBELL ZONE CHAIRMAN KAPUSKASING
JOE GUBBELS SECRETARY-TREASURER McINTYRE
BOB HARDY VICE PRESIDENT IROQUOIS FALLS
TOM ARMSTRONG VICE PRESIDENT KIRKLAND LAKE
KENT MacINNES ZONE CHAIRMAN McINTYRE
DAVE MacINNES PRESIDENT McINTYRE
STEVE AMYOT DIRECTOR HORNE-GRANITE
HUGO RIVET DIRECTOR HAILEYBURY
RORY MACDIARMID PAST PRESIDENT HAILEYBURY
TODD TURNER ZONE CHAIMAN KIRKLAND LAKE
MIKE SAVOIE GUEST VIRGINIATOWN
DANNY LAMOUREUX GUEST C.C.A.
VI BRADBURY RECORDING SECRETARY