CAPITAL CURLING CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 23, 2002

 

Board members in attendance: President Roger Smith, Jim Streifel, Mike Borr, Roger Peet, Scott McCload, Mary Gervaise, Wally Owen, Mike Ell, Jon Meilke, Tim Brosz

 Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

 Election of Officers: Officers elected by the board for the 2002-2003 year is as follows:

            President:                  Roger Smith

            Vice President:            Mike Borr

            Secretary                   Tim Brosz

            Treasurer                   Wally Owen

 Financial report: Fiscal year balance is minus $4801.00  due to numerous capital improvements.  This will be recovered soon.

            The net on the 50-50 at the Worlds was ~9000.00.  This will be put aside until the books are closed on the World Championships.

            Tips from drivers amounted to ~$542.00.  This will go to youth curling (a separate line item in the financial report).

            If the Worlds have a negative end balance the Director of tourism said they could make up the difference.

            A committee will be formed to make transition of treasurer duties from Wally to successors easier.

Committee assignments: A special committee is being formed by Roger Smith to develop a 1year, 5 year and long range plan for accommodating a significant increase in club membership.  There will be potentially 20 more teams next season.  The committee will give recommendations to the board and work with the League/membership committee.  As of now Jon, Ken Sambor, Dewey Schmit, Roger Smith, and Dave Nelson are on the committee.

             League/Membership committee: Jon Meilke chair, Roger Smith, Tom Pomonis.

             Bonspiels/Special Activities: Mike Ell chair, Mike Borr, Mary Gervaise.

             Publicity/Web Page: Mike Borr chair, Tom Marple, Roger Peet.

             Ice/Building: Steve Stelton chair (non board Member), Scott Mcloed

             Finance: Wally Owen chair, Mike Borr, Dave Clemens (non-board member), Roger Peet will help.  This committee will check out Worlds sponsors and others for revenue opportunities.

 Web Page Report: Mike reported that the page rolled over to the summer spiel logo.  Will get club info out after the summerspiel.

 New Business: 

            Roger Peet brought up looking at getting a new set of rocks.  Will be discussed at a later date.

             Summerspiel: Mike Borr reported it is nearly full (46 teams).  Requesting a $50.00 entry fee.  Roger Smith and Jim will handle the barbecue, shelter and boat ride.

             Storage problem: Wally has a list of stuff in storage.  Wants to know if we need to rent storage.  Jon suggested we go through the items and get rid of things we don’t need.  Some things could go to other clubs.

             Worlds merchandise inventory was taken over by the Park board from World curling organization for $3000.00.

             Brat stand at capital affair.  $10.00 filing fee and $100.00 garbage fee will be paid.  Mary will organize.

             Pin sales: Steve Stelton will remain chair. 

             Worlds report: Jon reported 90% of goals achieved before it started.  Attendance goal not achieved.  Many good comments.  The Worlds committee did a great job with the budget.  Jon presented a plaque to the club from the Worlds committee and major sponsors.  The Swedish women’s team gave 1 of their Salver Plates to the club.  Many small banners were given to the club from different countries.  A full media guide and stats book was brought to the club.

            The board gave Jon Meilke a big thank you for his work on the World Championships.

            There will be a thank you to the volunteers and sponsors in the Tribune. tomorrow.

            The Gold Line store gave a table full of apparel to the club.

            Volunteers suggested a Hog Line Saloon reunion.

             Dan Buresh would like to schedule ice time for Sitting Bull College.  Looking for 3 afternoons.  Will pay $200.00

             Need to look at a possible change in the fee schedule.

             Next meeting scheduled for May 29, 2002.

 Meeting adjourned.