CAPITAL CURLING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING

Tentative

  MARCH 24, 2006

  The annual meeting of the Capital Curling Club was called to order by President Tom Pomonis, during the annual banquet and silent auction. Approximately 45 members present.

 Board Nominations: Board members present at the annual meeting were Roger Peet, Cathy Janikowski, Lynn Neutz, Larry Brekke, Greg Hiemenz, Tom Pomonis, Jeff Bakken, Dan Buresh, Roxy Howes, John Kram, Brandon Leingang, and Rita Peet.   Four board member’s terms are up, on the current board of directors; Roxy Howes, Rita Peet, John Kram and Tom Pomonis.  The floor was opened of nomination, no new nominations were made.  The Board candidates for election were John Kram, Dwayne Schmidt, Scott Neumann, Ken Sanbor, and Michelle Haley.   Ballot election was completed by all present club members; John Kram was reelected along with Scott Neumann, Michelle Haley and Dwayne Schmidt.

 Treasure’s Report:  Lynn Neutz handed out the treasures report, current to March 24, 2006 .  There are still three curlers that have not paid their dues.

 Prairie Rose Games:   Dan Buresh spoke to the group about curling being part of the Prairie Rose games for the first time.  It is possible to participate by registering through the Bismarck Park and Rec’s Department.  The fee is $15.00 per curler/event.  There will be two events an open event and a 16 and under event.  Buresh is looking for volunteers to help with the event.  The Prairie Rose Games will be held July 14, 15, and 16, 2006.

 Summerspiel:  Dan Buresh announced the Summerspiel will be July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2006.  There is room for two or three more teams at this time. 

 Early Bird Spiel:  Dan Buresh mentioned it will be the last weekend in October and it is growing every year.

 Surveys:  John Kram announced that there will be survey’s sent out to each curler this summer about what they would like to see happen with the club. Everyone is encouraged to fill out the questionnaires and return them.

League Awards:  Roxy Howes presented the league awards:

Monday early:        League champion—Superior Silk Screening-(Russ Heier-skip)

                              Playoff champion—Odney Advertising-(Larry Brekke/Tom Marple-skip)                                                                                                                                    

 Monday late:          League champion—Smith, Bakke, Oppegard, Porsborg, Wolf,   (Shannon Bakke-skip)

                               Playoff champion—Laroy Baird, PC, Ross Espeseth, (Ross Espeseth-skip)

 Tuesday early:        League champion—Doug Prchal-skip                                                                       

                              Playoff champion— Eric Jensen-skip    

Tuesday late:          League champion— Mahlum Goodhart CPA,   (Todd Ussatis-skip)   

                              Playoff champion--- Bartlette &   WestEngineersPatFridgen-skip)  

Wednesday early:   League champion—John Kram-skip

                              Playoff champion—Hasche Properties, (Robin Hendrickson-skip)

Wednesday late:      League champion—Roxy Howes-Skip

                               Playoff champion---Dan Litke-skip

Thursday early:       League champion---Ameriprise Financial, (Dave Jensen-skip)

                             Playoff champion—Med Center One (Dave Pengilly-skip)

 Thursday Late:        League champion—Ken Sambor-skip

                               Playoff champion—GN Construction (John Kram-skip)

Appreciation award:  Roxy Howes presented Tom Pomonis with a plaque from the club, thanking him for his leadership and dedication throughout the last year.

 Fees payment:  Fees payment was brought up, no discussion held.

 People, Park and Places:  Jon Mielke informed the people present about the People, Parks and Places concepts.  It has to do with capital improvements projects for the park board.  The new projects are to be funded by a ½ cent tax increase for six years and then a continuing ¼ cent for ongoing funding.  This will be on the ballot on June 4.  All people present were encouraged to educate themselves on this measure before you vote.

 TV Raffle:  John Kram spoke about the TV raffle and encouraged everyone to go out and sell there tickets before the Summerspiel.

 Summer ice:  On July 7, the ice committee will be putting in the ice and many volunteers will be needed to get the ice ready throughout that week.  It was also mentioned that there will be ice available from July 17 to July 20^th, for open houses or any other curling events.

 Junior Curling:  Jon Mielke thanked Roger Peet and Dave Jensen for their work with the junior curling program.  Also thanked all the club members that help them with their programs, to make them a success.  Dave Jensen mentioned that continuing with the junior curling program is important because we certainly have the curlers with the potential to be at the Olympics.

 Silent Auction:  It was announced that the silent auction will go on for 15 minutes after the meeting is adjourned.

 Greg Hiemenz made a motion to adjourn the meeting and John Kram seconded it.  Meeting was adjourned.