Members present: Mike Borr, Roxy Howes, Brandon Leingang, Lynn Neutz, Larry Brekke, Roger Peet, Rita Peet, Cathy Janikowski, Greg Hiemenz, Jeff Bakken, and Tom Pomonis. And a guest, Jon Mielke.

Minutes from the last meeting: Minutes from the June 22, 2005 board meeting were distributed. There was motion by Roger Peet and second by Cathy Janikowski to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously.

Financial report: As of June 30, 2005, the net income is (-1,296.94). As of July 27, 2005 the balance is $384.11. The club net profits from the summer spiel were approximately $4,200.00, included into both fiscal years.

House and ice: Report was received that Todd Ussatis is willing to help with the ice, but is not interested in being in charge of the ice. The ice committee will continue to contact potential club members who may be interested in being in charge of the ice.

League: Roxy has gotten league information from Roger Smith, and is working on getting league captain names, to arrange an organizational meeting.

Special events: Update was given on purchases for the Brats stand. Mike Borr made a motion to have the cost of the brats left up to the special events committee. The cost will be $3.00 a Brat with all the fixings. Volunteers are needed to fill slots of Friday night to set up and Saturday and Sunday.

Replacing boards and carpet through park board matching grant: Jon Mielke and Roger Peet presented information about using plastic lumber to replace the boards on the ice and the railings (which are in need of replacing). With this new product there would be no boards between sheet B and C, except where the benches are. The quote for this lumber would be $3,333.06 (includes delivery cost). Shipping estimate can fluctuate based on the price of oil. Discussion was also held on replacing the carpet outside the clubhouse and around the playing area, the quote was $6,116.67 to remove old carpet and lay new carpet. Roger Peet made the motion "To purchase the plastic lumber for the boards, whether or not we receive the matching grant from the Park Board." Roxy Howes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Junior curling: Dave Jensen will be running the junior curling camp in October.

The USCA ruling on player eligibility of junior curlers is being appealed.

Prairie Rose games: Discussion was held on holding a bonspiel during the Prairie Rose games or moving the date of our summer spiel. The board decided that curling

would not be a sport in the Prairie Rose games and the summer spiel would remain the third weekend in July.

Fundraiser: Lynn Neutz will create a proposal for selling pizzas; she will also take care of getting the appropriate paper work need for this fund raiser.

Tom Pomonis will contact Dave Jensen and see if he is interested in handling the T.V. raffle that he approached the board with during the May 18, 2005 meeting.

Play downs: The board is still looking for a chairman for the State Men and Women’s Club Play down, January 12 – 15, 2006. Roger Peet is not interested in this position.

The North Dakota college state play downs with be held in Bismarck, no official date is set for the event. The event is usually held in January.

Fee Increases and payment plan: Discussion was held on changing the curling fees. Jeff Bakken made a motion to accept the following payment rate:

Regular member—1 league………..$130.00

2^nd year member—1 league………..$100.00

1^st year member—1 league………...$70.00

Junior Member—1 league…………$35.00

Social Member……………………..$35.00

Fee for each additional league……..$50.00

Family discount (if over $220.00)….10%

Team sponsor fee…………………. $85.00

Locker Rent………………….….…. $10.00

Team Alcohol Permit……………....$15.00

Equipment Rental…...……………. $5.00

Roger Peet seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Roger Peet presented a proposal for a self payment sheet. This sheet will be sent to each club member, prior to the start of the season. It will be the league captain’s responsibility to see that each team gets their dues paid at the beginning of the season. Roger will be emailing the proposal to all board members and they will have 2 weeks in which to respond with ideas, changes or questions.

New Board Member: Mike Borr officially resigned his position as treasurer of the club and as a Board Member. Mike will start his life in Fargo, on August 6. Lynn Neutz will be the new treasurer for the Capital Curling Club. The board members are asked to identify potential club members that may want to fill Mike’s remaining term 2005-2007.

Board Member liability insurance: Roxy received a quote from American Insurance; the coverage would be $1,000,000 per occurrence and would cost $865.00/year.

Next Meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2005 at 5:15 pm