ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

                                                            WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2007

The meeting was declared open by President George Holme at 7.06pm

The President declared a quorum with 60 members present.

The minutes of the Sept 7/06 general meeting were read and adopted on motion by

Cy O’Leary seconded by Curley Keruluk. Motion Carried

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

            President George reported on the following:

-          success of the club is due to volunteers

-          the bar area has been completed

-          the grass is being cut on a regular basis

-          volunteers were responsible for our participation in Sandcastle Days

-          the low E ceiling was installed prior to start-up last season

-          these things were instituted by the previous Board

-          the end raised walkways were completed with thanks to PGOSA

-          the side walk ways will be done prior to start-up

-          many thanks to Winn & Shirley for keeping the concession running

-          thanks also to Margaret Robinson & Judy Hawkes for doing the banquets

-          the club had 12 draws last year with 468 curlers involved

-          special Olympians curled again this year under the direction of Doug Bell

-          the club hosted 6 bonspiels and the Provincial Masters Playoffs

-          we have been awarded the 2007 BC Sr. games curling event

-          the Ladies Washroom will be renovated this summer

Moved by Doug Bell and Seconded by Wayne Searle the Presidents Report be adopted as presented. Motion Carried

FINANCIAL REPORT:

            Nancy Douglas gave a financial report (attached to the minutes)

            She indicated we were in the black  with $7380.34 in our checking account.

Moved by Curley Keruluk and Seconded by Lark Balmer that the financial report be adopted as presented. Motion Carried.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT:

            Karen O’Leary gave a membership report indicating we have 751 members with

            340-350 active curlers and 55 new members since last year.

Moved by Ken Holland and Seconded by Cy O’Leary the membership report be adopted as presented. Motion Carried.

MANAGER’S REPORT:

            Maurice Tieulie  indicated he has a list of volunteers to do summer work and he will be calling as the need arises. He thanked all those who helped in the bar over the past season and thanked Linda Isham for donating a picture for the bar.

Moved by Cy O’Leary and seconded by Wayne Searle the managers report be adopted as presented. Motion Carried.

FUNDRAISING AND BUILDINGS REPORT:

            Stan Nestibo reported on the fundraisers for last year and thanked those who  worked at Sandcastle Days, traffic control at Oceanside Chev and at Shoppers Drugs.

On the house side Stan reported on the following items that need to be attended  to – Cover the plastic on the ends of the arena – cover the knot holes that allow birds to nest in the building, removing the moss and garbage from the flat roof areas and installing the raised side walkways along the board side of the ice surface.

            A question was asked about the condition of the corner of the roof that has come loose. Stan indicated a contractor has been contacted to look at the condition of the stringers and this will be done when weather permits.

Moved by Dick Gratton and seconded by Vern Huntley that the report be adopted as presented. Motion Carried.

LEAGUES:Winn reported on the winning teams for the various leagues. Winn also mentioned that the concession needs a lot of help as it is too big a job

 for one or two people.

 Moved by Wayne Searle and seconded by Tom Boag the report be adopted as presented.

Motion Carried.

AUDITORS:

            Moved by Cy O’Leary and seconded by Mel Henderson that Gary Burns and

            Gary Hackman be appointed as auditors. Motion Carried

ELECTIONS:

            Mark Hoffman led the members in the election of Officers for the up coming

            Season.

            The following were elected by acclimation .

            President – George Holme

            Vice President – Jim Hoffman

            Secretary – Allan McAskile

            Treasurer – Nancy Douglas

            The following names were submitted for the office of Director:

            Winnifred Rehill

            Bob Hawkes

            Stan Nestibo

            Shirley Wray

            Karen O’Leary

            Anne Ward

            Gary Burns

            Michelle Hiller.

            Those elected as Director:

            Winnifred Rehill

            Bob Hawkes

            Stan Nestibo

            Karen O’Leary

            Anne Ward

            Gary Burns

NEW BUSINESS:

            Cy O’Leary inquired about the cost of hiring a full time person to run the concession . Nancy Douglas responded that the executive will be looking into business plans for both the concession and the bar, and that considering the feasibility of a full time person would be part of that plan.

President George thanked Mark Hoffman for running the election and for securing the nominations.

Their being for further business President George declared the meeting adjourned at 8.04pm

Next executive meeting will be called by the President.