Tilbury Figure Skating Club

TILBURY FIGURE SKATING CLUB NEWSLETTER 49 Bond Avenue West, P.O. Box 274, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0 Tel: (519) 682-4235 email: [email protected] find us on facebook website: www.tilburyfigureskatingclub.com ~ October 2013~ T.F.S.C. PRECAN & CANSKATE MEETING  A scheduled meeting for all PreCan & CanSkate parents will transpire on Mon. October 7 th during your child’s skating sessions.  Where: Main Lobby  Hosted by: Debby Daigneau  See you there!

PRECAN & CANSKATE – FUN FUN FUN!!! WELCOME to the 2013-2014 Tilbury Figure Skating Season! You are invited to a fun skating event rd When: Thursday, October 3 , 2013 The T.F.S.C. is celebrating, “50 Years” (1963-2013) Time: 6:00 p.m. Prizes for Everyone!!! The Carnival Theme is, “THE GOLDEN GALA”, being held Saturday, April 05, 2014 – 2:00 p.m. with further details T.F.S.C. COMMUNICATION BOARD to follow.  Please be sure to read the T.F.S.C. Bulletin Board located to the left of the Ladies Washroom for any 2013-2014 CARNIVAL COMMITTEE updates regarding; Tammy Nussey, Carnival Chairperson a.) Fundraising Initiatives Gail Laporte, Carnival Co-Chair b.) Test Days c.) Upcoming Competitions & To ensure that this year is a special one, we are looking for d.) Volunteering Activities many Volunteers!!!

FRIENDLY REMINDER Please let Tammy Nussey or Gail Laporte know if you are  Every Monday, please remember to wear a skating available to assist, in anyway. Or, please see any member dress or skirt or you will be asked to pay $1.00 to of the Tilbury Figure Skating Board. the T.F.S.C. 2013-2014 BOARD MEMBERS WELCOME! NEW SKATERS Sharron Skipper, President/Treasurer  The Tilbury Figure Skating Club would Debbie Atkinson, Secretary like to WELCOME all of our new skaters! Judi Aziz, Synchronized Skating Chair Thank You for supporting the T.F.S.C. Club. Tammy Bowden, Test Chair/Hospitality/ Kent Rep FUNDRAISING INITITATIVES Lynn Brown, Director/Bulletin Board Registration fees to not cover the cost of our ice. We need Yvette Buxton, Fundraising to have ongoing fundraisers to help with this expense. Debby Daigneau, Coaches Rep/ Parent Liaison/P.A. Rep Your support is important to the survival of the Tilbury Tammy Nussey, Test Chair/Music Chairperson/Vice Figure Skating Club. President/Chair/Competition Rep  2013 Ontario Skaters Booklet (provided to you Sandy Peck, P.R./ Newsletter/Advertising at registration) Lori Price, Parent Liaison/ P.A. Liaison Each booklet contains twenty (20) – Janet Romanyk, CanSkate Chairperson $2.00 tickets to be sold and returned Paul Van Heugten, Director back to the Tilbury Club. Karen Vogler, Bingo Chairperson

Every returned booklet to the T.F.S.C. 2013-2014 HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS turns a profit of $22.00 back into our skating program. Mary Jane Deschamps, Gail Laporte & Sue Marchand

 Lamontagne Chocolate Bars

 Little Caesars Pizza Kits Sales Start – Mon. Sept 23, 2013 Return $ to Club – Mon. Oct 7, 2013 Delivery Date: Mon. Oct. 21, 2013 GLASIER’S EDGE SKATE SHARPENING 19232 Lakeside Drive, Lighthouse Cove

Owner: Brian Glasier, Home:(519) 682.2986, for all of your skate sharpening needs. Figure Skates - $8.00 Hockey Skates -$5.00 After ten times you would receive one free sharpening. Please call in advance to ensure Brian is home.

PROGRAM ASSISTANTS FOR THE 2013-2013 SEASON: Many THANKS to our Program Assistants who are doing a great job this skating season! You are definitely appreciated… Shaylyn Arner EmilyAnn La Butte Melanie Atkinson Tracey La Butte Ashley Bellemore Paige Labadie Jensen Bowden Cassandra Mailloux Laken Bowden Makayla Nussey Elena Brown Erika Peck Jessica Buxton Scarlett Price Erica Chaif Daysha Regnier Sabrina Coomber Mary Russell Emily Desmarais Nicolette St. Pierre Jenna Desmarais Angie Sims Emma Hannigan Haylie Stevenson

 The TFSC Bulletin Board is located just outside the ladies washroom.  Please continue to check this for any further skating FIRST DAYS OF SKATING details.  For our new skaters there will be a table set up in  Return your child(ren) name badge to the table once the lobby with your child(ren) name badge. Please their session is complete. stop to pick it up and any other valuable information on a nightly basis.

PRIVATE LESSONS – COACHES AT T.F.S.C. Our Coaches for the 2013-2014 season are;  Please be sure to speak with the Coach you may be Stacey Arnold interested in for the scheduling of private lessons.  Note: dependant upon each of the Coaches Maggie Aziz availability. Chris Bourne Debby Daigneau Kelly Dunwoody Lori Gunn Lori Price Janet Romanyk Ashley Simond

USED APPAREL & SKATES FOR RE-SALE  On the first weeks of skating they will be on display  Throughout the skating season, there will be the outside the boardroom for your perusal. reselling of skates, skating dresses, skirts and  Please feel free to try on (with the approval of the sweaters. Owner), to ensure a good fit.  Prices should also be negotiated with the Owner.

JAN’S SKATING APPAREL  Please be sure to visit Jan’s display on Monday, Throughout the skating season there will be Jan’s Skating October 7, 2013 when she will be at the T.F.S.C. Apparel who makes dresses, skirts and also on display various sweaters.

 Please note: bicycle helmets are not allowed.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PreCan & CanSkaters are required to wear a CSA- approved, hockey style helmet until they have achieved Stage 5 badge.

SOLO MUSIC (played upstairs in the Arena)  Unfortunately, if there are not enough Volunteers, Tammy Nussey will be asking for Volunteers to play music children’s music this skating season will not be played. for each skating session. Getting and maintaining  Please volunteer during your child’s session, when Volunteers has been an ongoing concern. asked. A schedule will follow shortly and will be placed on the T.F.S.C. Board.

FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES SAVE your Foodland “Receipt” tapes  Bring in your Foodland receipts to the Club office. Every $450.00 = $1.00 back to the TFSC.

SAVE your Kool-Aid Jammer pouches, Del Monte pouches  Every 100 pouches = $1.00. Please see the Board and others. Office. 3 rd ANNUAL JINGLE SHOWCASE Date: December 14, 2013 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Please see a Coach or the Main Table Lobby for your All skaters can be involved. Watch for Upcoming Registration Form. Information. Our 2012 Jingle Showcase was tons of fun and a great success!!

CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER Scentsy – Renee Hachey Jubenville will be at the Tilbury Arena When: Mon. September 30, 2013 Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. All proceeds to support Carnival.

ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISERS Cinnabons (World Famous Cinnabon Rolls)  Sales Start Nov. 18, Return to Club Dec. 2. Look for your upcoming Cinnabons Fundraising Form.  Delivery Date: Dec. 9

STAYING IN TOUCH If you have any questions about the Club, please feel free to ask at anytime. The Tilbury Figure Skating Club has an OPEN DOOR policy.

NOTES FROM THE EXECUTIVE  Please check with your Skaters’ & Parents Handbook, The Executive meets on a monthly basis throughout the for any future reference. season. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend any meeting.

CLUB DATES TO REMEMBER Mon., Oct. 14, 2013 – NO SKATING Happy Thanksgiving! Mon., Oct. 28, 2013 – HALLOWE’EN PARTY Orange & Black Day NO MASKS, please. Thurs., Oct 31, 2013 – NO SKATING Happy Hallowee’en!

UPCOMING TEST DAY Nov. 7, 2013 – Tentative test day Your Coach will speak to you if your skater is ready to Try a Skate Canada test.