BCC Executive Meeting Nov 24th

BENTLEY CURLING CLUB

Minutes – Nov 21st, 2023

Attended: Allan Wilson, Trina Dresser, Jim Orr, Steve Dick, Shannon Anderson, Nancy Haarstad, Jeff Bajema, Kelly McKinlay

Regrets: Lonnie Bergstrom, Gail Wilson, Dana Holowaty, Kelly McKinlay

Allan called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM
Approval of the agenda Jeff moved to approve / seconded by Jim
Approval of the minutes from the meeting held Oct 4th 2023. Allan moved to approve/ seconded by Trina
Treasurer’s report

So far all but 8 advertisers have paid for their on-ice signs. Trina will follow up with them
Trina is going to check to see if we can get a better deal on or land line/ cable TV/ internet as it is all with SHAW
With the new POS / cash register system Trina has been e-transferring Shannon her tips. It is the easiest way to do it, rather than write a check.
Jm moved to approve the treasurer’s report / seconded by Nancy

Farmer’s Bonspiel – 16 teams, lots of sponsors, Bonspiel will run Wednesday the 29th thru Dec 2nd
Junior’s - Steve has 13 juniors registered
Raffle tickets – Dana could not make it
Facility Rentals –

Jeff volunteered to set up a chat group to use to communicate about rentals.
Allan is going to talk to the town about where we stand when it comes to liability in cases where the renters obtain their own liquor licenses.
Next meeting, we agreed to review our rental fees

Posting executive meeting minutes in members only area? - everyone present thought it would be a good idea.
Posting results – Teams will be encouraged to use the website to track their wins and losses.
Registrations - Men's 40, Wednesday night 23, Thursday 29, Seniors 32, Stick league 18

Grant applications - the grant from the county of Lacombe has already been received. Jim will check into the grant from the town of Bentley.

Fire Drill / Safety Plan – Nancy met with each on the members and went through the plan.
Garbage – Allan will talk to the town about getting a bin for our Garbage
On-ice lighting – we have a quote on replacement of the on-ice lighting. Allan will check with Fortis about a grant.
Window replacement – The town of Bentley has had the window replaced.
Parking sign – Allan will talk to the town about getting us a “lounge Attendant Parking Only” sign
Rental Fees – to be discussed next meeting
Land line – to be discussed next meeting