OLIVER CURLING CLUB SOCIETY
MINUTES of the OCC AGM held Saturday, May 7 th , 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Oliver Curling
Centre, chaired by Brad Dufour, Vice President.
PRESENT: 28 members including Board members Brad Dufour, Ken Leroy, Diane
Tetreault, John Surovy and Rick Martin.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm and the agenda accepted as pre-circulated.
2. MINUTES:
The minutes of the May 22 nd , 2024 AGM were accepted as pre-circulated.
MOVED BY: Diane Tetreault, SECONDED BY: Bob Hale CARRIED
The minutes of the January 11 th , 2025 special meeting were accepted as pre-circulated.
MOVED BY: Diane Tetreault, SECONDED BY: Wanda Casorso CARRIED
3. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT:
Ken Leroy referred to the statements previously circulated. The amount charged for using
the Square terminal was questioned – 9 cents per transaction. A motion to accept the
Profit/Loss Statement as pre-circulated was
MOVED BY: Ken Leroy, SECONDED BY: Cathy Pidduck CARRIED
4. BUDGET FOR 2025/2026:
The presented budget was tabled until the proposed registration fee increase was decided.
(See 4.1 under New Business). Ken Leroy indicated the acceptance of the new
registration fees should affect the budget by an approximate increase of $6,000.
It was MOVED BY: Ken Leroy, SECONDED BY: Dale Dodge to accept the
presented budget with the estimated increase. CARRIED
5. BUSINESS ARISING:
5.1 Roof Repair – Diane Tetreault advised that the roof repair was completed for the
quoted price of $28,500. No additional loans were required as it was all taken from our
operating account. Replacement of the interior ceiling tiles was questioned. This is a
separate matter that the Board will address as funding will have to be found.
6. CLUB REPORTS: (Written reports attached for all club reports)
6.1 Bar Report – Randy Grandish presented highlights of his report. He indicated he
would be fulfilling the role of Bar Manager again next year and is looking for someone
to replace Fernando Anjos next season to return the empties to the recycle centre.
Shane Melnuk volunteered to take on that job. Riverstone is our exclusive supplier of
wine for the duration of their contract. Non-alcohol beer sales are on the rise and much
of it is purchased at Buy Low as part of their sponsorship.
6.2 Day League – Wanda Casorso presented her report.
6.3 Ladies League – Wanda Casorso presented a report on behalf of Norma Burden and
herself.
6.4 Corporate League – Dave McCombe submitted a written report that was read out.
6.5 Men’s League – No report.
6.6 Mixed League – Gail Barriskill presented her report as league coordinator.
6.7 Stick League – John Surovy presented a report as league coordinator.
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6.8 Special Olympics – Marilyn Reimer submitted a written report that was read out.
The importance of offering this program was stressed as well as the need for volunteers
to take over the program starting next season. A criminal record check is required.
6.9 Junior Program – Brian Ellis submitted a written report that was read out.
6.10 School Program & Learn to Curl – Cathy Pidduck presented her report
highlighting her appreciation for all the volunteers that helped run these programs. For
a fee these programs will be offered again next fall with addition of more advanced
lessons provided by Joe Rae.
6.11 Curl BC – Diane Tetreault presented a report detailing information from the
zoom meetings. Details on Curl BC fee increases for future seasons were explained.
7. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No report was available.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 Registration Fee Proposed Increase for 2025/2026 – Ken Leroy explained the
rational behind the 10% to 15% proposed increases (see “State of the Union”
document). Fees charged at area curling clubs were reviewed and Oliver fees are
significantly lower. Discussion concerning the lower fees for the stick league took
place. Those games only last 1 hour with no sweeping and only the first of three draws
is prepped by the icemaker for the Friday league. The fees titled “Junior League”
refers to junior aged curlers participating in an adult league, not our daytime junior
league. It was MOVED BY: Tracy Zandee, SECONDED BY: Wanda Casorso, to
implement the new fee structure as presented by the Board. CARRIED.
8.2 Notice of Motion Regarding Board of Directors – Whereas the OCC Officers and
Directors meet once a month and due to work, family and other commitments, not
always can all members of the board be in attendance. Therefore, it is not possible to
have a full and knowledgeable discussion of important matters that may come up
regarding the operation of the OCC and Oliver Curing Centre. Therefore be it resolved
that the OCC constitution and Bylaws under Part IV – Proceedings at General Meetings
be changed from reading:
25. The directors of the Society shall consist of the President, Vice-President,
Secretary and the Treasurer, together with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 other
members of the Curling Club Society elected at the annual general meeting. The
immediate Past President of the Society shall also be a director.
To read:
25. The directors of the Society shall consist of the President, Past President, Vice-
President, Secretary and the Treasurer, together with a minimum of 2 and a maximum
of 8 other members of the Curling Club Society elected at the annual general meeting.
MOVED BY: John Surovy, SECONDED BY: Bob Hale CARRIED
8.3 Notice of Motion Regarding Retainer Fee – Whereas the retainer fee is very
difficult to pursue and administer, therefore be it resolved that the following be
removed from Part II – Memberships of the OCC Constitution and Bylaws:
1. Section 4.4 – Honorary Life Members do not have to pay a retainer fee if they
choose not to curl.
2. Section 4.7 – Members who decide not to curl in any given year may keep their
membership privileges by paying an annual retainer fee, the amount of which is
determined at an annual general meeting. If a member has not been curling for a
number of years, he can pay the accrued retainer fee to a maximum of 5 years,
and be a member in good standing again.
MOVED BY: Diane Tetreault, SECONDED BY: Gail Barriskill CARRIED
OLIVER CURLING CLUB SOCIETY
8.4 Ice Maker Position – Diane Tetreault advised that an ad has been placed on our
website and Facebook page, the Curl BC website and the Alberta Curling Association
website. All members are asked to forward information on any interested individuals.
There is an ice-painting course in Kelowna June at an ice arena and an opportunity to
assist with installing the ice at the Osoyoos Curling Club for their mid-summer
bonspiel to assist with training.
8.5 Election of Officers – Norma Burden and John Surovy conducted the elections. Sara
Susac had expressed interest but was not present, as well as Chris Lauder, however he
was also not present and has not yet become a member. The Board can appoint further
members to fill a vacancy. The following members were installed:
President – Diane Tetreault
Vice President – Brad Dufour
Treasurer – Ken Leroy
Secretary – Pat Batchelor
2-Year Director – Grant Innes
2-Year Director – Bill Michael
2-Year Director – Bob Hale
1-Year Director – Rick Martin
1-Year Director – Norma Burden
1-Year Director – John Surovy
8.6 Debenture Payback Draw – Debenture numbers were randomly drawn with ten
being paid out as follows: #5 to Randy Gushulak, #28 to Stephen Holmes, and #51,
#55, #57, #60, #70, #74, #75, and 96 to Robdale Holdings (Dale Dodge).
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Brad Dufour moved to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.
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Secretary Vice President
