2009 - 2010 Summer Newsletter
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mike Daigle
In Thunder Bay, the summers are always too short, and for this year, the great weather has unfortunately been too little and far
between. I truly hope that you are making the best of it. With this said, it is always comforting to know that we have a great indoor
winter facility ready to occupy our time over the winter. We are always looking forward to seeing everyone back in the fall.
Again this year, we are happy to see the return of both the Men's and Ladies Major Leagues, on Wednesday and Thursday nights
respectively. These two leagues highlight the best of the city's competitive curlers, in their quest to compete at the Provincial and
National levels.
This said, the Port Arthur Curling & Athletic Club will be the proud host of the 2010 Ontario Scotties Championship, which will
be held from January 3 to 10, 2010. This will showcase the best of women's curling in Ontario, in their final pursuit for a berth in
the National Scott Tournament of Hearts. An organizing committee is now in place, and we are working toward hosting a special
event which best exemplifies the PACC and our community on the provincial curling stage.
An event such as the Ontario Scotties does not run itself, and we are looking to our membership, as well as the community at large,
to come forth and volunteer your time in some capacity in order to make this event a memorable one, not only for the participants,
but also the visitors and spectators. I invite you to please complete the Volunteer Registration Form, which is included with this
Newsletter. Your participation, no matter how big or small, will only help ensure that the 2010 Provincial Scotties tournament is
a success.
Also, I am happy to report that our electrical service upgrade has now been completed. As you may recall, this was made
possible through an Ontario Trillium Fund grant, and the efforts of Brian McLeod and John Ellsworth.
This year’s Board of Directors election was again a success, as we had eight people running for positions. In the end, I am happy
to welcome back past presidents, Len Carr, Ray Pilon (Building & Property) and John Ellsworth (Mixed) to the Board, on whom
I know I can rely on their experience, knowledge and insight with respect to the operation of the club. Further, I would like to
welcome Kevin Roberts (Finance), John Cameron (Publicity & Bonspiels), Leo Favreau (Juniors) and Richard Gagliardi
(Entertainment) to the Board of Directors, who join Pat Gain (Membership & Draw), Ben Mikkelsen (Marketing & Fundraising),
and Mike Salatino (Ice).
A further thank you must be extended to Ray Meadows, Bev Junilla, 2009/2020 Board of Directors
Sharon Gibbon, David Lewkoski, Dennis Dacey and Kenneth Sundell for
Mike Daigle President
their time and efforts over the past few years. It is a commitment, and
Len Carr Vice President
your efforts are appreciated.
Kevin Roberts Finance
Ben Mikkelsen Marketing/Fundraising
Continued on next page
John Ellsworth Mixed
Mike Salatino Ice
Ray Pilon Building and Property
Semi-Annual Meeting Leo Favreau Juniors
Tuesday - September 15th., 2009 John Cameron Publicity/Bonspiels
Symposium - 6:00 PM Meeting - 7:00 PM Luncheon 9:00 PM Pat Gain Draw/Membership
Please Plan to Attend! Richard Gagliardi Entertainment
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Cont. from page 1) Mike Daigle
You will note that some of the chairs have changed this year. A review of the past portfolios brought us to a conclusion that change
was needed in order to continue moving forward. We had to shift some of our direction in order to meet new and current
challenges. This said, we have amalgamated the Membership and Draw chairs, and discontinued the House and Ice Rental
portfolios, as these are under the responsibility of our Club Manager, Don Lammi.
The new portfolios that have now been created are 'Publicity & Bonspiels' and 'Marketing & Fundraising', in which Ben and John
will have a significant role in their development.
Finally, I just want to remind you that the bar is currently open from Wednesdays to Saturdays (summer hours), so after work, your
golf game, gardening, or however you are occupying your time this summer, drop on by the club for a quick beverage, and say Hi
to everybody.
Looking forward to seeing you in September. Please feel free to contact me, if you have any concerns or ideas you wish to discuss.
Best regards
FINANCE REPORT Kevin Roberts
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer now that warmer weather has finally arrived! Not much to report in the Finance
position at this point as we prepare for the July 31st year end. The real challenge comes as we begin to work out the details of
our final budget for 2009/2010. In the meantime, enjoy all that summer has to offer because in just a few short months you'll be
back on the ICE!
Cheers.
ICE REPORT Mike Salatino
I hope everyone is having a good summer.
We are going to start putting the ice in, in the not so distant future. We have made up an ice maintenance schedule which we are
hoping will help ensure consistant ice throughout the season. If you have any comments or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to
discuss with me.
See you when curling starts.
MANAGER’S REPORT Don Lammi
Hello fellow members, hope you are having a good summer. As the summer winds down, the office continues to prepare for the
upcoming season. All of our leagues received tentative schedules for their respective executives to go over, and the calendar
continues to be filled in as each league settles on their dates.
Mens nights continue to fill up, and a reminder to all mens members that if you want to ensure your team curls on its preferred
night, to come by the club to register your team. There will be two registration nights on August 26th and 27th for those teams or
individuals that wish to come in and put down a deposit for their night.
Thanks for everyone's support over this past year, as I continue to grow into my role as club manager. See you in the fall.
PACC BAR IS OPEN INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE
Summer bar hours Learn to curl. No experience necessary
Wednesday to Saturday Weekly Instruction. Approx. 20 weeks.
Open at noon Individuals, couples, teams welcome
Contact Don @ 344-0111
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MIXED CURLING REPORT John Ellsworth
Hello all you fine mixed curlers. I hope you are enjoying your summer. I know the weather has not been the best. But I hope August
brings enjoyable summer days.
It's that time of the year again. The PACC is hosting a registration night on August 26 & 27. If you register by the 27th., you will
be eligible to win your entry fee back. So if possible please take advantage of that early bird opportunity.
As for the curling season, the novice clinic is scheduled for early October. Details will be posted.
The Halloween 2-ender and the Christmas funspiel are events that will see some interesting changes this year. Details will be
afforded at a later date.
This year many events will be planned to make your curling experience enjoyable. I am open to new ideas and suggestions. Please
do not hesitate to contact me at jellzie@sympatico.ca.
One concern is the number of cancelled games. If you have any ideas please contact me.
The registration form is available at our website at pa-curling club.com. Please fill out completely including your e-mail address.
Last year we tried to increase our e-mail database. This enables the club to keep the membership informed with regards to any
events or special occasions that occur at the club.
In January the PACC is hosting the Ontario Scotties. The dates are Jan. 3-10. Hopefully it should not disrupt the mixed curling
schedule too much.
I hope to see you next year. Please enjoy the remainder of the summer.
Best regards
BUILDING AND PROPERTY Ray Pilon
First off, thanks to all who voted for me and made my return to the board possible.
Building and Property is a new portfolio for me but being on the board when John Kruzik was there was a good role model to
follow. That being said, John Kruzik has agreed to sit on my volunteer committee. Thanks John.
We will need help throughout the year for some projects, so beware, you can run but you can’t hide.
This year’s board, made up of some new, some remaining and some returning directors, already seems to be moving right along
and we are there to serve you. Call me anytime if you see something that needs doing. My number is 474 - 7797.
ENTERTAINMENT Richard Gagliardi
Hi Everyone
This year we held the Second Annual Rod Fikis Memorial Golf Tournament at Strathcona Golf Course on Aug. 15th.; the
tournament scheduled for June 13th was cancelled due to lack of response. We will try to get a few more curlers/golfers
interested next summer.
I hope everyone is having a great summer and I look forward to seeing you all either at the golf tournament or in the upcoming
curling season.
REGISTRATION
NIGHTS Mixed Early Bird
Men’s, Mixed, Juniors and Register and pay in full by Thursday, August 27,
Sticks & Stones 2009 and your team will be entered in a draw to
August 26 and 27, 2010 receive your full entry fee back.
6-9 pm
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ONTARIO SCOTTIES 2010 REPORT
For those of you that are not aware yet, the Port Arthur Curling & Athletic Club is proud to be hosting the 2010 Ontario Scotties
Provincial Championships from January 3rd to 10th of 2010. This endeavour is a major undertaking by our club, and work is
underway currently in preparation for this prestigious event. A committee is in place to prepare all the various plans and logistics
required for an event of this size. The committee would like to stress to all curlers in our city, that if you wish to volunteer in any
capacity, that the committee would love your support. Attached to this newsletter is a volunteer form, which we encourage you
to fill out with your information, and bring it by the club, so we may make plans for the many volunteers we will definitely need.
More details will emerge as the season commences, so watch for details on the club's website, as well as many other forums. For
those businesses or individuals that wish to commit to a sponsorship package of some sort, please contact the office at 344-0111,
and we will be glad to discuss all options available to you. Have a good summer, and remember we need your support to make
this yet another successful curling event in our city.
Respectfully submitted
Your Ontario Scotties 2010 Committee
MEMBERSHIP AND DRAW Pat Gain
I hope all you Men's members are having a good summer, and that summer has started for real by the time you read this. We have
about 33% of our Men's teams registered thus far. The teams that are already registered are noted further on in this newsletter, and
will be on our web site . Please register individually or as a team as soon as possible. When you do register
please include your e-mail address and locker number from last year.
Note that there will be special registration nights on August 26th and 27th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., designed to quickly process
you or your team. If you haven't already registered, please take advantage of this opportunity
Tuesday and Wednesday nights are over 50% full, so if you want to curl on those nights you'd better hustle. There are more
openings on the Monday and Thursday nights, but it is extremely important to get your team registered before we start renting
out the unused ice.
If you are not currently on a team, please give us a call, or come down to the club and leave us your name. Several teams last year
were desperately looking for players.
Special Finder's Fee: Remember you can receive a $25 credit on your account for each new member you bring into the club.
The dues structure is listed below. A team only needs to put down a $200 deposit (per night) to register.
Please encourage all your friends and co-workers to join our club.
Curling will start on Thursday Sept 24th with the Oktoberfest Bonspiel on Sept 25th-27th. We still need a few Squad Sponsors,
it is a great deal, so please give me a call to discuss. All our members are encouraged to support those businesses that sponsor and
help out our club.
Port Arthur Curling Club Mens Membership Dues
House
One Night Two Nights Three Nights
Dues
Memberships
346.50 449.62 518.37
Northwest Fees 12.00 12.00 12.00 “Curling” House Member
Locker
$125.00 + $6.25
14.00 14.00 14.00
(GST) = $131.25
GST 18.03 23.18 26.62
Total 390.53 498.80 570.99 “Associate” House Member
Seniors (65 & Over)
$27.50 + $1.38
317.76 404.39 462.14
(GST) = $28.88
Please Remember that if you curl in the PACC mixed league, you do not pay
Northwest fees again with your mens dues.
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PUBLICITY AND BONSPIELS John Cameron
In my role as Bonspiel and Publicity Chair, I am looking at building on the success of bonspiels hosted by the club. Like member-
ship, bonspiels are a key to maintaining the future of the Port Arthur Curling Club as both are primary revenue generators for the club.
This year, the PACC will once again be hosting five bonspiels over the course of the season, and your participation would be
greatly appreciated.
The five bonspiels are as follows:
Oktoberfest Bonspiel - September 25 - 27, 2009
Grey Cup Bonspiel - November 26 - 29, 2009
Super Bowl Bonspiel - February 4 - 7, 2010
Hospitality Bonspiel - March 5 -7, 2010
Last Chance Mixed Bonspiel - April 16 -17, 2010
The format for bonspiels has changed over the years. The round robin group format to separate teams into four events has proven
popular. Curlers entering bonspiels get value for their money with 4 games guaranteed and an opportunity to win an event prize for
teams entered. However, with that said, if there is a better format let me know, and changes can be made if they make the spiel better.
Getting teams to sign up before deadlines has become a concern for bonspiel organizers. It is difficult to run bonspiels without
knowing the type of budget you may be working with. An uncertain budget for a spiel impacts the prize structure, entertainment
and hospitality (food etc.) for all participants and it can make or break the weekend. I encourage our member PACC curlers to sign
up early. This will also help attract other teams from other clubs when they see the list for a spiel is starting to get full.
Volunteers are always needed to help run bonspiels. If anyone is interested in helping out with any of the spiels, the Chairs of the
bonspiels would welcome your assistance.
Posters will be put up early to provide notice of upcoming events, so remember, sign up early and help make our bonspiels the
best they can be. Also, your input on how we can improve or better promote our spiels or club events is always welcome.
ADVERTISING RATES
Beam and Wall Advertising
1. Advertising period is August 1st to July 31st year to year.
2. New front beam or rear wall signs are billed at $350.00 plus applicable taxes.
3. Renewal for front beam or rear wall signs are billed at $250.00 plus applicable taxes.
4. Side Wall (Jumbo Signs) will be billed at $500.00 per year.
Squad Sponsorships
The Squad Sponsor sign board is set up on the east wall of PACC, Sheet 8.
Squad Sponsors term lasts from August 1st to July 31 each year.
Squad Sponsors are entitled to:
a) Signage recognition (name only) on the sponsor wall.
b) Draw recognition (name only) on each draw.
c) $25.00 Ling Lee’s gift certificate.
d) Invitation to PACC General Meeting
in May to present sponsorship to winning team.
Button Advertising
Per sheet: $500.00
Business Card Ads
(East Entrance) $10.00 per year
Sponsor a Rock
Per stone: $100.00 (plus GST)
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JUNIOR CURLING Leo Favreau
Hello, hope you're enjoying summer; I'm Leo Favreau new junior chairman. To those who were with us last year, I was Ray
Meadows helper working with the juniors. To those who I have not yet met, I look forward to working with you.
This year we are hoping to take a strong program that Ray has worked on and continue to make it stronger. I have been in contact
with a few of the juniors already and hope to have an executive in place by the first of September. Any interested juniors should
let me know before we call our first meeting towards the end of August. Adult volunteers are more than welcome, please contact
me if you are interested.
We are going to keep the price at $50.00 again this year, as well as the raffle tickets, pull tabs and drink machine we will
looking into other fund raisers as well.
I am hoping to meet with the other organizers of the Boston Pizza league and look at some new ways to continue its success. Watch
for the posters for registration and new changes.
Let’s keep up the good work and continue to develop the young talent for their future and ours.
Thank You
STICKS AND STONES Joe Zsakai
Having a great summer kids! Hot enough for you! I hope it stays like this for a while longer. I would like to welcome Leo Favreau
as the new Junior Chairperson for this season.
Junior chairperson will again look after the Sticks and Stone program with the help of an administrator.
Volunteers/Helpers are always needed to assist our children until Christmas. If you have any spare time to help our curlers, please
check off the box in the registration form or call.
Attention High School/Junior curlers: what a great way to get your volunteer hours, 3-4 hours per Saturday morning, and throw
rocks after the program.
Registration will be on August 26th and 27th evening @ 7:00pm to 9:00pm @ the Port Arthur Curling Club. Forms will be
available at the bar starting in September if you miss the sign-up nights.
Curling this year starts on Saturday October 3rd 2009.
Fees will stay at $45.00 per child/ Christmas Party included. No discount for second child.
Kids Christmas Party - Date, time and location is still to be determined.
Dates will be with the registration forms again this year and with donation letters so we can get them out there early this season.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Zsakai
Please give us your email address! PACC FISH CLUB
It helps us save costs, and we can provide The Fish Club wind-up date is
you with timely news and information November 21, 2009
For this mail-out, 500 emails saves us: (please note the date change)
= 2000 sheets of paper,
= 500 envelopes and Don’t forget to get your
= 500 postage stamps fish in early
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TEAMS REGISTERED FOR 2009/2010
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Barry Anderson Doug Anderson Vic Daniele Doug Anderson
John Harris Aaron Asselstine Bill Glenn Randy Fossum
Peter Hinz Pat Berezowski Rob Grady Ron Kowalchuk
Jordan Potter Chris Briand John Harris Dave Lysak
Jackson Price Jeff Currie Larry Healey Brian Nelligan
Alex Rubenick Ron Delpino Paul Mandziuk Open Spots 11
Clark Wilkie Tim Focht Jackson Price
Open Spots 17 Liane Fossum Alex Rubenick
Randy Fossum Jeff Walters
Ben Grant Open Spots 7
Christiene Hall
Ron Kowalchuk
Art Lappalainen
Russ Mellerup
Mike Pozihun Start your curling season with the
Peter Prystanski Bay Quality Meats - Molson
Tim Pyhtila Oktoberfest Bonspiel
Rhonda Skillen $150.00 per team
Mixed, Men’s, Ladies or Junior teams
Neil Soloway
September 25, 26, & 27th
Brennan Wark
Larry Watral
Kim Westlund
Open Spots 10
PACC FOOTBALL POOL Willie Opie
It's that time of year again---PACC NFL Football Pool. It's easy, just pick the winners each week and your winning picks are accu-
mulated. We have weekly winners, year end winners. We paid 12 top spots last year, and $5 of each entry is applied to our perfect
week pot. In other words, if you pick all the winners for a week, you qualify for the perfect week pot and all who have picked
perfectly will share the pot. There was no perfect pick last year, so the pot has a $560 carryover. Entry fee is $80 for the year.
The pool will be run once again by... For events, dates,
Willie Opie 345-8970 and draw information,
visit our website at...
www.pa-curlingclub.com
Trevor Jones 683-8579
and Donna
Any questions? Please feel free to contact any of the above. Entry
forms and pick sheets will be out early in August and entries will
be due before the first game. Look forward to picks and Good
Luck.
All the best Willie, Trevor and Donna (she does all the work)
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2009 - 2010 PACC TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
AUGUST
August 26 - 27 Men's Registration 6 - 9 pm
August 26 - 27 Mixed Registration 6 - 9 pm
August 26 - 27 Stick & Stones/ Junior Registration 6 - 9 pm
SEPTEMBER
All Month Junior Registration
Tues. Sept. 8 / Wed. Sept. 9 Go Slow Registration 1 - 4 pm
Tuesday September 8 Lakehead Ladies Registration 7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9 Loose Ends Registration 1:00 pm
Wednesday September 9 PAWECC Registration 6:00 pm
Thursday September 10 Port Arthur Ladies Registration 7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15 Semi Annual Meeting 7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23 Stick & Stones Registration 7 - 9 pm
Wednesday September 23 Men's Major League (start) 6:30 pm
Thursday September 24 PAWECC (start) 5:00 pm
Thursday September 24 Men's Squads (start) 7:00 pm
September 25 - 27 Oktoberfest Bonspiel
OCTOBER
Thursday October 1 Ladies Major League 7:00 pm
October 2 - 3 Novice Curling Clinic
Saturday October 3 Sticks & Stones (start) 9:00 am
Saturday October 3 Sencia / Shelter House Dinner-Dance 5:00 pm
October 9 - 10 Mixed Curling (start)
Tuesday October 13 Go Slows (start) 9:30 am
Tuesday October 13 Port Arthur Ladies (start) 1:15 pm
Wednesday October 14 Loose Ends (start) 1:00 pm
October 16 - 17 Mixed Curling
Monday October 19 Lakehead Ladies (start) 5:00 pm
October 23 - 24 Mixed Curling
October 30 Mixed Curling
Saturday October 31 Halloween Mixed 2-ender 5:00 pm
NOVEMBER
November 6 - 7 Mixed Curling
November 13 - 16 Courtesy Freight Superspiel
November 20 - 21 Mixed Curling
November 26 - 29 Grey Cup Bonspiel
DECEMBER
December 4 - 5 Mixed Curling
December 11 Mixed Curling
TBA Childrens Christmas Party
Saturday December 12 Christmas Mixed 2-ender 5:00 pm
December 18 - 19 Mixed Curling
December 27 Junior Family Funspiel 10:00 am
2010
January 3 - 10 Ontario Scotties Championships
January 15 - 18 NOCA Men's Regionals
February 4 - 7 Superbowl Bonspiel
March 5 - 7 Hospitality Invitational Bonspiel
April 16 - 17 Last Chance Bonspiel
At the time of this newsletter, the schedule has not been fully settled for 2010 - watch the bulletin boards
or look on our website in the near future for 2010 dates and events.
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Volunteer Application Form
How to Register
Phone- (807)344-2791
Fax- (807)343-0444
Email: don@pa-curlingclub.com
Port Arthur Curling Club is hosting the Provincial Women's Curling Championships from January 3, 2010 to
January 10, 2010. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Jackets will be purchased for this event.
The purchase price is the responsibility of the volunteers. Please fill out this form and return it, either by email
or to the bar at any club by October 31, 2009.
First and Last Name: Address:
Phone Number: Cell Number:
Jacket Size: E-mail Address:
Volunteer Duties:
I am interested in volunteering for the following tasks/duties:
On Ice Official
Statistics
Timing
Work on Computers
Door Duties
Drivers
Facilities - Jan. 2/10 and Jan. 10/10
Heart Stop Lounge-bartenders with Smart Serve
Hospitality