Fall Meeting of the WSCA

Date: October 18, 2014

Place: Tri-City Curling Club, Wisconsin Rapids

State Officers: Mike Dry, Rich Lepping, Aaron Richards, Jim O'Neill, David Russell, Nicole Atkinson.

USCA Members: Dave Carlson, Rich Lepping

Roll Call: Appleton, Arlington, Centerville, Green Bay, Kettle Moraine, Madison, Portage, Poynette, Racine, Rice Lake, Tri-City, Waukesha, Waupaca, Wauwatosa,

Absent: Blackhawk, Clintonville, Eau Claire, Loch Wissota, Lodi, Marshfield, Medford, Milwaukee, Pardeeville, Stevens Point, Wausau,

Call to order: 9:05 A.M. by President Rich Lepping.

Approval of minutes; May 10th 2014 moved by Bill Wilber second by Dan Lilla

Treasurer’s report; Greg Dunlop Gregg reported on the current financial position of the Association, indicating the balance of $16,146.96. All clubs have paid their dues with the exception of Loch Wissota. The state dues are $1.50. The USCA dues remain the same. No written report was submitted.

Suggestions were made to use some of the collected dues: Increase the stipend for hosting events. Support youth curling. Set up a program for experience curlers to mentor new curlers. Hold an ice making clinic at WSCA’s expense. Improve communication with a newsletter. Pay for USCA webinars. Support attendance at the member’s assembly meeting.

USCA Director’s Report Dave Carlson reviewed programs that are offered by The USCA: Stone purchasing program, stretches payments over 5 years. Loans for building new clubs. Loans for 50% of the cost of energy efficient updates.

President’s report Rich asked for better participation at state meetings. Better communication with club presidents and directors.

1 Rich suggested a private meeting at individual clubs to explain what the USCA does for their clubs. Some examples are state play downs and the election directors.

Rich reported on the Members Assembly Meeting in Denver, CO. Seminars: Social media Corporate events Fundraising Best practices Plans for new clubs Volunteerism Leveling arena ice

Rich also mentioned the petitions to adjust geographical boundaries. The Cedar Rapids Curling Club in Iowa would like to join the Illinois State Curling Association. Another petition from the St Louis Curling Club, MO will also being asking to join the ICA next year.

Committee Report: Rules: Rule book will be out soon, New tie breaker rules were discussed. No coin toss, 2 throws, draw shot challenge. Stone thrown out of order is a burned stone instead of do-over. By Laws No Report Competition No Report Juniors Kettle Moraine, December 27th – 30th. Men’s and Women’s Portage, December 14th Mixed No Report Senior Curling Wausau, January 23rd – 25th High School Tri-City will host. Tri-City would like Rich to investigate the rule about building a team from only one high school. College Curling Nationals December 6th and 7th

Old Business Host Club Fee Increase This will be discussed in the next month.

2 Debbie McCormick’s HOF nomination has been sent in on time and a new committee at the USCA will be appointed to review the nomination. Thanks to Mike Finger for putting the nomination together.

New Business: WSCA Service Award The information about the WSCA Service award and application were presented. A motion was made to accept by Mike Fonger, seconded by Bill Wilber. Rich Lepping will send it out to the club Presidents and will communicate the award throughout the year.

State Mixed Play down: A request to change the venue and date due to conflicts, was made by Sean Murray and Steve Day. Sean Murray and Jason Smith will be working on a date and report back to Rich within a week. The event would be changed from Blackhawk CC to the Waupaca CC.

The meeting was adjourned at noon.

The next meeting will take place at the Madison Curling Club on Saturday April 11th 2015.