I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Terry Thompson, his host committee and the hundreds of volunteers for their tireless efforts and resulting success of the 2009 TSC Tankard.  With last years primary focus on hosting the event, this year is about our members, our club and having a fun and enjoyable season!

The ongoing saga of the roof continues but we’re close to completion!  The last remaining section of the roof to be replaced is over the bar and dance floor area and work is scheduled to be completed by early fall.  Finally!

Tom Farlow will be returning as our Ice Technician for this year and we are pleased to announce that we have a couple of new staff members.  Todd Poetter will be taking over as Facility Manager from Floyd Scott and Janice Carter will be our new Secretary/ Bookkeeper, replacing Deb Bedard.  Thank you to Floyd and Deb for your past efforts!

We are very excited that the kitchen, newly named, “The Bull Pen”, and operated by Janice Walker, will be open Monday through Thursday evenings this season offering a great menu selection!  Let’s show our support!

Unfortunately, we are all impacted in some way by the current recession and like many curling clubs across the province, we are feeling the economic affects of decreasing membership levels and shrinking revenues.  The Board has determined that membership fees will not increase for this season and in addition, we will be offering a payment plan for those who wish to pay their fees over the first three months.  However, to sustain our necessary operating revenues we are very much in need of new members and want to encourage everyone to promote the game of curling and our club to your friends, family and co-workers.  With this in mind, in addition to our new member rate, two of our incentive programs that were introduced last year will be continued, offering up to $100.00 off of your membership fees just for bringing a new member to the club!  If you know of anyone who might like to try curling, please bring them down to the club during practice week and let them give it a try!

Bev Farlow