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Minutes of the LADIES STANDING COMMITTEE meeting held on Tuesday, 5th April 2011 at Murrayfield Hotel, Edinburgh at 2pm POSITION NAME President Brenda Macintyre Present Vice President Claire McLaren Present Junior Vice President Jenny Bain Present Honorary Treasurer Sadie Anderson Present Secretary Suzy Wakefield Present Merchandise Officer Jenny Stark Present CENTRE NAME CENTRE NAME Aberdeen Brenda Urquhart Present Kinross Lynne Stevenson Present Atholl Christine Cheape Apologies Kirkcaldy Dorothy Greenhorn Present Ayr May Steel Present Lanarkshire Lynda Blackwood Present Borders Marion Pate Present Lockerbie Linda Imrie Present Braehead Margaret Withycombe Present Murrayfield Joan Wight Present Dumfries Anne Templeton Present Perth Margaret Hynd Present Forfar Sandi Buchan Present Stirling Janette Wilson Present Galleon Sheena Murdoch Apologies Stranraer Kate Adams Apologies Greenacres Liz Jamieson Present Waterfront Annette Blair Present Inverness Margaret Pottie Present ACTION 1. President’s welcome and update The President welcomed everyone to the meeting. She thanked Jenny Bain for attending Past President (1983) Betty Wilson’s funeral on behalf of Ladies Branch. She continued by saying that not only did Betty do a lot for curling she was also involved in many other community activities. 2. Apologies As above. 3. Minutes of the meeting held on 8th February 2011 The minutes were approved as a correct record of the meeting by Annette Blair and seconded by Liz Jamieson. 4. Matters arising a) 9/Point 1: British Ladies Open The President clarified that the clash between the National Masters and the British Ladies Open was because of the World Juniors. She said that the Events & Competitions Manager had reassured her that this would not happen again. b) 10/d: Unders and Overs The President updated saying that the competition had been cancelled and as a result Braehead Ice Rink has asked for 50% of the overall ice charges, which amounts to over £1,000. After various letters sent by both parties the situation has yet to be resolved. 1 c) 10/h: Junior Vice President The President announced that Fiona Hardie (Dumfries) had agreed to stand as Junior Vice President for the coming season. 5. Treasurer’s Report Due to year-end no report was submitted. The Annual Accounts will be tabled at the Pre-AGM LSC meeting on 10 May 2011. 6. Merchandise Report Jenny Stark reported that £427 worth of merchandise was sold at the World Juniors in Perth over three days. She thanked those who helped man the sales table. Jenny finished by announcing that she would be retiring at the end of season, and that Margaret Cairns from Perth had been appointed as her replacement. The President thanked Jenny for efficiently carrying out her responsibilities and said that she would be missed. 7. Correspondence None 8. Competitions a) Scottish Ladies Finals The competition was won by Anna Sloan, Claire Hamilton, Vicki Adams and Rhiann Macleod. b) World Junior Curling Championships Eve Muirhead’s team of Anna Sloan, Vicki Adams, Rhiann Macleod and Alice Spence won the championships. It was Eve’s fourth Gold, Vicki’s third, Anna’s second and Alice’s first junior gold medal. c) World Women’s Curling Championship Anna Sloan’s team, despite starting off well finished ninth in the championship. Sweden’s Annette Norberg won Gold. d) Morton Trophy The competition was won by Borders. They last won the competition 22 years ago. The President thanked Dorothy Greenhorn and Kirkcaldy for putting on an excellent event. She also thanked Jenny Stark for manning the sales table throughout the event. A discussion took place regarding playing 8 ends instead of 10 but agreed that we should keep the games at 10 ends. e) Henderson Bishop The competition was won in an extra end by Kay Gibb’s Aberdeen team of Maggie Wilson, Claire Dagen and Laura Morris. The Cherrystone was won by Ann-Maree Davidson, Vilma Kirk, Margaret Cairns and Anne Hewitt. The President thanked Joan Wight and her committee for hosting a great competition. After a discussion regarding how long games should be in the round robin and final, it was agreed unanimously that 8 ends would be played in the round robin and 10 would be played in the semi-final and final. BM The President is to check whether this needs to be ratified at the Ladies Branch AGM or if it can go straight to the Rules Committee. 2 Brenda Urquhart asked whether other teams were allowed to pick and choose when they could play their centre games. The President said that it was up to the discretion of the ice rinks when games should be played. Lynne Stevenson said she was disappointed that there were large gaps in BM the finals draw. The President said she would speak with Colin Hamilton regarding future draws. ALL Claire McLaren asked everyone present to promote the Henderson Bishop as entries where down this season. 9. Steal and Share · Betty Kitson: Wednesday, 5 October 2011 at Curl Aberdeen. · Barn Dance & Buffet: Friday, 10 June 2011 at Greenacres Ice Rink (£17.50pp). · Barn Dance at Easter Dalziel Farm, Dalcross in aid of HB Finals 2012: 23rd July 2011 · Ladies Challenge: 2 day competition from 19 to 20 October 2011 at Borders Ice Rink. 10. LB Business a) Unders and Overs It was agreed that if this competition continues to run that Colin Hamilton would be responsible for booking the ice etc and that the closing date for entries would be the 30 June, which is the same for all Royal Club competitions. The President said that she would speak to Colin Hamilton regarding the bids BM process and proposed dates. b) Ladies’ Branch AGM The President went through the format for the Ladies’ Branch AGM which is to be held at The Town House, Inverness. The morning meeting is to start at 10.15am, lunch at 12pm, and the AGM at 2.16pm, followed by afternoon tea. The President informed those present that future AGM Notices would be sent out by email, as email is the preferred method of communication by the Royal Club to local clubs and associate members. c) Drimsynie Closure The President reported that Drimsynie Ice Rink has closed, so she is going to write a letter thanking them for their support. 11. Royal Club Business a. Joint meeting The President reported that the Joint meeting was productive and hopes more ‘discussion group’ meetings will be held in future. b. Curling Photo Competition Closing date is 14 April. c. Royal Club AGM To be held at Dewars Centre, Perth at 2pm d. Scottish Curling Awards Closing date for nominations is 14 April. 3 12. AOCB · Trophies: The Morton, Henderson Bishop, Cherrystone and the National Masters trophies are to be brought to the AGM. The Morton will be the only trophy which is represented. · Adult Curling Camp Kinross: To be held on 23-25 September 2011 at Kinross. · Gold medal Winners The President asked for gift ideas for the World Junior and University Gold ALL medalists. Date of next meeting · Pre-AGM LSC Meeting: Tuesday, 10 May at The Town House, Inverness at 10.15am · Ladies’ Branch AGM: Tuesday, 10 May at The Town House, Inverness at 2.15pm The meeting finished at 14.25 Claire McLaren offered a vote of thanks to the President. May Steel also offered a vote of thanks to the President. Signature…………………………………………………………………….. Date………………………………………………… 4 .

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