Newsletter of the London Curling Club January 2007

2006 Scott Tournament of Hearts LCC Volunteers

Dave Shaw Jack Phillips Fay Weiler Garry Thompson Peter Inch Pat Chater

On behalf of the Organizing Committee & CCA, Peter Inch presents a cheque for $10,980.79 to some of LCC's Tournament of Hearts Volunteers,

OCA Junior Champion Two Great Events - Ryan Myler -Page 10 -Page 9 ROCK TALK January 2007 page 2

AN ADVERTISER'S THANK-YOU AROUND THE HOUSE We have approximately 30 advertisers at our club Welcome to Janice Thompson and Ryan Thatcher, who contribute about $6000 to the success of the Our new bartenders! London Curling Club Feedback to our advertisers from club members is always helpful. LCC internet has been upgraded to high speed service. Your advertising committee would appreciate it if club members would pick up copies of this business SPECIAL THANK-YOU! sized card (sample below) from the box in the lounge area, sign it and give it to our advertisers whenever their services are used...... BOXING DAY! Thank you! Bruce Cooper (Chair, advertising committee)

Weiler Family enjoying the fun!

"Thanks again to John Spetman for organizing another successful & fun Boxing Day Family Curl", Wash The Dishes! Dry The Dishes! No! The Dishwasher does that now!!

TREASURER! Great news! The Board treasurer reports that the "Thanks go to Ray McCorquodale who has agreed to take dishwasher and its installation has been fully paid. over the position as Club Treasurer. We also thank Doug Hamather for agreeing to continue with this portfolio until the Special thanks to the fundraising efforts of the members, especially the Daytime Women, who worked so diligently to replacement could be found and for his efforts towards making make this happen. it a smooth changeover. To further ease the transition and for his continued valuable input Doug has been appointed for the The cost was just under $6600. remainder of this season as an additional Board member without portfolio." Thanks to everyone for your work to complete this Fay Weiler-LCC President project!

CLUB STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Club Manager Ken Walmsley WEBSITE Eric Duggan EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Office Manager Barb Colbourn www.curling.com/london President Fay Weiler Head Ice Technician Kevin Breivik Vice President Marg Sirna IceAssistants EdJermyn Past President Garry Thompson Scott Sinclair ROCK TALK Karen Lowry Treasurer Doug Hamather Ryan Myler Telephone (519) 472-1625 Secretary Lil Richardson LONDON CURLING CLUB Bar Coordinator John Spetman Email [email protected] BOARD MEMBERS BarStaff LesSonier Issue Deadlines: 377 Lyle Street Marc Claveau, Bruce Cooper, Cassandria Watson London, Ontario N5W 3R5 Bob Davis, Marnie Dickout, Telephone (519) 432-3882 Janice Thompson Sylvia Leuszler, Guiti Massoumi, E-mail [email protected] Ryan Thatcher Website www.curling.com/london Don Whitred Housekeeper Anne LePage ROCK TALK January 2007 page 3

LEADERSHIP HOLIDAY PLANT SALE SUCCESS

“The one trait that all good leaders share is the ability to get good people to work for them, and, in many cases, make them look a lot better than they really are.” Henry O. Dormann - -The Speakers Book of Quotations

As some of you know already, Ken Walmsley will be stepping down as the Club Manager at the end of this 2006/2007 curling season. This article is not a tribute to Ken’s accomplishments as our club manager (I am sure that will come later by someone who is more accomplished than I at extolling his virtues). Rather, this article is about the search for Ken’s replacement, and the way in which we want the club to be managed.

The board has struck a committee, called the Management Planning Committee, to develop a 5-year plan on how the club will be managed on a daily basis. The committee has looked The Holiday Plant Sale was successful again this year. A profit at several options, ranging from hiring a full-time manager to of $1017.36 has been given to the Club Executive to be used an all-volunteer effort by board members. according to the club's preset priorities.

The scuttlebutt that I have heard since becoming the chair of Thank you to all of the members who purchased plants. We the Management Planning Committee is that there already is hope that they helped to make your Christmas bright. This year an (unofficial) management plan. presented special challenges with the big storm so we also wish to thank everyone for picking up their plants on Saturday despite The Unofficial Management Plan the volumes of snow and busy schedules. Your helpful support was very much appreciated. “The club should carry on with a part-time manager for the next one to two years, using volunteer interim managers to A special thank you to Harry Sirna and Joanne Laws for ordering help out, until we have paid off our debt. At that time, the club and delivering plants that generated almost 1/3 of our should seriously consider hiring a full-time manager.” profit. Wow!

The committee would like to get your feedback on this Compliments to VanDam's for supplying us with beautiful plants “unofficial” management plan, and to get your thoughts on the of fine quality. best management structure for the club. The Plant Sale Committee If the unofficial plan becomes the official plan, then this is the Marlene Benny, Marianne LaRose and Jean Walmsley first call for club members who would like to take on the challenge of becoming our next part-time Club Manager.

Please e-mail your feedback and thoughts to Don Whitred at [email protected]. ROCK TALK January 2007 page 4

VALENTINES DINNER THURSDAY BUSINESS WOMEN’S LEAGUE

To celebrate the Christmas season and to have a chance to enjoy each other’s company, 45 of us gathered for the annual Christmas party on December 21st.

After a short game of mystery curling, lots of great food and fun, we raised $169.50 to be put towards the capital fund. Thanks to everyone who bid on the baked goods, the silent auction and bought tickets for the raffle and elimination draw.

Although Christmas may be over the fun continues in the Thursday Business Ladies’ League. At this half way point of Karen LaRose - LCC’s Valentine Sweetheart the season, the top five teams are as follows: Team Heinrichs, According to Marj Dudley, Karen LaRose had a lovely voice Team Deane, by the time she was in Grade 6 in Marj’s class at Team Steele, Masonville. Karen later graduated from Banting Secondary Team Pfaff, School here in London, also renowned for its music Team Thom. program, and then spent 5 years in Montreal at the Opera School at McGill. She loved Montreal, but decided she Finally, many thanks to Team Broughton & co, who have really wanted to pursue her independent musicianship. volunteered to organize and co-ordinate the Business Woman’s Spiel that is quickly approaching. Please keep it in She currently does a fusion of jazz, country and musical mind and look for coming information about sign up. theatre, and writes her own repertoire. She has a CD in the works, and we’re really hoping it will be ready by the Good curling everyone! Valentine Dinner. Colleen Sullivan, Co-Convenor Karen teaches musical theatre, voice and piano at the Merriam School of Music in Oakville. She also has 50 private students in voice and piano, covering the whole age BRIER! BRIER! BRIER! spectrum from 4 years old to 60 something. She teaches in her own home, or in the homes of her students, and works long hours doing something she loves.

Karen returns frequently to London to see her family, but she doesn’t often return to perform. We’re the lucky ones, because Karen is the star performer at this year’s Valentine The Brier is coming to Hamilton March 3rd to the 11th. Dinner, Saturday, February 10, 2007. Watch for a poster going up around mid January to see if There are still a few tickets left, so contact Jean Walmsley, or Bruce & Mary Lois Cooper for a very special Valentine there is enough interest in doing one or possibly two day treat. trips to take in one or two draws during the week. I hope to have some prices and times available by then. if we can Note: get 40 to 50 people together we can do the bus and tickets The Valentine Dinner needs one more server. The server for a reasonable price. would need to be at the club 5:30 - 9 p.m. It involves serving and clearing, no dishes. A wonderful Linda Arthur dinner is included, plus the right to bring guests to the entertainment. THINK ABOUT IT AND BE PREPARED TO INDICATE If interested, male or female, please call Mary Lois Cooper. YOUR INTEREST! Thanks, Bruce Cooper

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TEASDALE CURLING LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S LEAGUE

The Teasdale Curling League began play on October 12 with We had a great first schedule, the 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. thirteen teams. Each team will get a bye sometime between rotation worked out very well. After the end of the first October 12 and January 25th. Competition has been schedule I re-seeded the teams in both Flights. entertaining with very good games being played. Congratulations to the McKinley rink who finished in first Here are some notes about our league: place in Flight 1. Congratulations also to the Bob Kerwin rink who finished in first place in Flight 2. •Bob Lauckner, one of our spares, has signed a ‘no trade’ contract to play for Jim Fitzpatrick until the end of The following teams moved up from Flight 2 to Flight 1 : Bob the season. Ken Randall had a serious operation which Kerwin, Cam Murray, David Easter and Mary Moyer effectively ended his season of curling. • Ken is recovering very well. The following teams moved down from Flight 1 to Flight •John Benny, another one of our spares, has signed 2: Dave Beckett, Jack McLaren, Ken Harper and Darlene a long term deal with Arnie Easter’s team. Pfaff •Dennis O’Connor has also signed on with Ken Buchan’s team to complete the year after January 25th. We have 12 nights of curling in the second schedule. The •Jim Fitzpatrick has a new hat! last night of curling is Wednesday, March 28th and will be a •Don Agnew has a new visual aid device for reading the one-night playoff game for BIG cash prizes !! score board - unfortunately, someone removed it from the bulletin board. I guess that person had a real As many of you escape the cold and go south for some problem with vision. much need warmth over the next couple of months, please •Has anyone ever seen Frank VanDiepenbeck not be sure to make good use of the spare list. If you are club smiling when he is curling? member and wish to spare in the President's League, please feel free to add you name and contact information to the The top three as of December 7th are Teams Townsend, spare sheet located on the league's bulletin board located on McLennan and Allum. the wall just around the corner from the equipment Ron McLennan-Convenor showcase. Happy New Year!

Roger Moyer-Convenor

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Contact Jayne Broughton or Marnie Dickout ROCK TALK January 2007 page 6

WOMEN’S DAYTIME SECTION NEWS

Carr’s (Phyl Galpin, Convenor/Barb Vitkauskas, Co-Convenor) The 17th Annual Carr’s Event, held during the six-week period of October 11 – December 6, was attended by 16 curlers, as well as several spares. Kay and Ron Carr have been wonderful sponsors of this event for all these years, along with Donald McBrearty of Meyer’s Coat Store and Dayton Hypes of TD/Canada Trust. Congratulations to the first-place winners Dianne McKenna, Verna Capson, Phyl Galpin and Cathy Townsend; second-place winners Doreen Stacey, Sandy Ronson, Lynda Reesor and Marnie Sherritt and third-place winners Jill Day, Donna Wakefield, Ruth Dutrizac and Pat Bell.

Thanks to Kay Carr, Barb Vitkauskas, Sue Starratt and Joan Cuthbert, our shopper extraordinaire!!

D. Whittaker & Associates (Lil Richardson, Convenor/Marj Dudley, Co-Convenor) A total of 56 curlers participated in this very popular and successful six-week event. It took place from October 17 to December 5, with one game at 11:15 am and six games at 1:15 pm. Congratulations to the first-place winners with six wins Joan Cuthbert, Carol Moir, Linda Karl and Marnie Sherritt. The trophy was presented by Sandy Ronson on behalf of Diane Whittaker, who was unfortunately unable to attend.

Thanks to all who helped on the final day. To our very special sponsor, Diane Whittaker, who is a member of our Club and Daytime Women’s League, a Very Special Thank You!

Friendship Day (Jean Cameron, Convenor) On November 30, the Daytime Women were encouraged to invite guests to a day of curling, fun and friendship. This event is intended to attract potential curlers to join the Daytime Women’s Section. As a result, 40 curlers participated, 19 of whom were guests. Welcome to the new members Marilyn Bonello and Elinor DesRosiers and returning members Doreen Jones and Sheila McSwiggan.

This brings our membership total to 94 regular and 11 social members.

Flip Flop Fun Day (Jean Cameron, Convenor) This event, which was scheduled to take place on December 12 was cancelled, as an insufficient number of members signed up to participate.

Christmas Party (Marj Dudley, Convenor/Penny Brown, Co-Convenor) Naughty or Nice – that was the prevailing question on Wednesday, December 13 at the Daytime Women’s Christmas Party. After coffee and fruit breads at 9:00 am, the ladies were asked to keep a close eye on each other while curling. Sad to say, there were quite a few transgressions to report at 11:30 am! Some teams ran up the score, with no regard for Christmas spirit! One woman openly cheered for the opposing team! Worst of all, one curler, who obviously had been both naughty and nice, found that her new diamond earrings were largely ignored! Well, payback came after the curlers were joined for lunch by non-curling friends. Some women won draw prizes, only to discover that Santa knew that they had been naughty (pieces of coal the reward) all received in good humour.

After lunch and the draws, the ladies thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment provided by the “In a Heartbeat” Quartet (Joyce Walter, Karen Reese, Mary Lynn Smith and Marj Dudley) dressed as old ladies – not a stretch for them! Sheila Novlan’s lovely decorations were enhanced by the ladies’ generous donations for My Sisters’ Place. Thanks to everyone who donated prizes and helped, but in particular to Penny Brown, Co-Convenor, Ann Lepage and John Spetman and to the other Christmas Angels – Carol Moir, Bev McDonald, Linda Round and Mary Reeder.

Many thanks to Phyl Galpin/Barb Vitkauskas, Lil Richardson/Marj Dudley, Jean Cameron and Marj Dudley/Penny Brown for convening these very successful events.!!

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WOMEN’S DAYTIME SECTION NEWS (cont’d)

Please check the bulletin board and sign up sheets announcing the following:

Upcoming Events:

Skin’s Game Wednesday, January 31 at 9:30 am. Sign up between January 10 & 24. (Donna Millar, Convenor/Pat Bell Co-Convenor)

BYOP Thursday, February 1 & 8 at 9:15 am. Sign up between January 11 & 25. (Ruth Dutrizac, Convenor/Joan Cuthbert, Co-Convenor)

Card Party Monday, January 29, lunch at 12:30 pm. Tickets are available from Bev McDonald for $32 for a table of four. Sign up notice requesting donations of food and prizes are posted. (Bev McDonald, Convenor/Linda Round, Co-Convenor)

Sister City Wednesday, February 7 at 9:30 am. Sign up between January 17 & 31. (Pam Harrison, Convenor/Pat Bell, Co-Convenor)

Sweetheart Spiel Wednesday, February 14 at 10:00 am. Sign up between January 24 & February 7. (Senior Men Convenors Jean Cameron, Co-Convenor) Nash Tuesday, February 13 – Tuesday, April 3 at 1:15 pm (11:15 am TBD). Sign up between January 23 & February 6. (Linda Karl, Convenor/Betty Burrows, Co-Convenor)

Carson Curl Wednesday, February 21 at 9:00 am. Sign up between January 24 & February 14. Items for the Silent Auction for Cancer and Raffle Table can be donated to Sylvia Leuszler,( Convenor/Marj Dudley, Co-Convenor)

Subway Thursday, February 15, 22, March 1, 15, 22 & 29 at 9:15 am. Sign up between February 1 & 16. (Donna Millar, Convenor/Bev McDonald, Co-Convenor)

Best Wishes to All for a Very Happy and Healthy New Year!

-Pam Harrison, Vice Chair The Christmas Party

l-r Marj Dudley, Linda Round, Bev McDonald, Carol Moir, Mary Reeder, Penny Brown- The Committee ROCK TALK January 2007 page 8

SENIOR MEN’S FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED

With 2006 now behind us, we look forward to a strong Congratulations to Second Draw winning teams: finish to the second half of the season in 2007! Flight 1 --- Fitzpatrick Team Flight 2 --- Hofstetter Team The Christmas luncheon, with 65 members and alumni, in Flight 3 --- McCarthy Team attendance was held on December 19th. Heard no Flight 4 --- Liston Team complaints re the repast, other than possibly some groans re Flight 5 --- Sellery Team Unde the writer’s one liners. r The V Flight 6 --- Montgomery Team olcano Local teams continued to assert themselves in out of town I would like to thank all who contributed to our Fund Raiser by spiels with Bob Hart’s team of Bob Freel, Bob Wakefield and purchasing Under The Volcano gift certificates. In less than a John Dickson taking top honours in their flight at the Tier 55 month, we sold 200 certificates and raised $1,000 for the club. in Ingersoll on December 1st. In what appears to be a About 25% were sold to non club members. Thanks to Jean dynasty in the making, Walmsley and others for their help with sales. Roger LeBlanc led his team of Bob Davis, Dick Lapp and Ian Friday Night Mixed curling is a social league and as we begin Hose, to victory in the “B” Flight at the Tier 65 in Aylmer on mid season and a new year, I would like all to make a December 13th. conscious effort to keep the fun and gamesmanship in our league. Curling is about having fun and being supportive of An especially warm welcome to our newest members, both team members and opponents. We all like to make good Charles Bonello and Larry Round. This brings our active shots and positive encouragement makes the game more membership to 82 curlers. enjoyable for everyone. Social interaction does not have to take place only after the game is over, as long as we still get it A group of chess enthusiasts checked in to hotel and all done in two hours. I am confident, we will continue to build were discussing their recent victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to the league, if we strive to make Friday nights a fun night, win or loose. disperse. But why, they asked? He replied,” I can’t stand Don Agnew-Convenor chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer.”

Remember t’is the season to be generous. Bob Hyatt, President

CURLING TELEVISION SCHEDULE

2007 M&M Meat Shop Canadian Juniors - February 3-11 2007 Tim Horton Brier- March 3-11 Feb 10 CBC Sports 1:30pm Final Men Mar 3 TSN 2:30pm Draw 1 Feb 11 CBC Sports 12:30pm Final Women Coverage continues everyday on TSN at various times 2007 Scotties Tournament of Hearts - February 17-25 Mar 10 CBC Sports 2:30pm - Semi-Final Feb 17 TSN 2:30pm - Draw 1 Mar 11 CBC Sports 6:30pm -Final Coverage continues everyday on TSN at various times. 2007 Strauss Canada Cup of Curling - Mar 13-18 Feb 24 CBC Sports 2:30pm - Semi-Final Mar 17 2:30pm CBC Sports Feb 25 CBC Sports 1:30pm - Final Mar 18 1:30pm CBC Sports

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ICE TECHNICIANS’S MESSAGE

The amount of curl we get depends on a number of factors; the major one is the amount of rotation put on the handle at Juniors/Bantams release. An ideal amount of rotation should result in one-and- a-half to three rotations. A large majority of the membership The Bantam Zones are coming up at Highland on January use one full rotation or less, and this can mean up to three 12-14. Team Easter (David Easter, Aaron Chapman, Eric feet more curl. The release point is also very important in LeDreff-Kerwin, Curtis Easter & new fifth member Warren determining the total amount of curl. A rock released at the Carpani) have been practicing hard for zones but recently back 12’ circle will travel 27’ further after release than a rock got notification that they are automatically going to regionals released at the hog line, and so it can curl more. at Chatham Granite on January 20-21 based on them being the only team entered for our zones. We wish them well in The four main factors (assuming proper weight thrown) are: Chatham! Point of release - an early release means more curl, a late release means less curl Number of rotations - fewer means more Women curl, greater means less curl Unfortunately the women have not entered any competitions Rock Path - outside in means more curl, to date. inside out means less curl Type of release - dumping inside means more curl, flaring outside means less curl. Men The Best Western Intermediate Men Zones will be Another very important point is to give your rock a good represented by Ean MacDonald, Ted Ellwood and vice and cleaning, and do not clean your rock then place it right in the lead to be announced. This competition is January 26-28 at middle of the debris. Those curlers who take time to clean Golden Acres Curling Club in Blenheim. their rocks suffer far fewer ‘picks’. Also, give some Good Luck guys!!! consideration to having your sweepers keep the slide path clean at all times. Women & Men  Keep checking your bulletin boards Rocks are also affected adversely by hand and knee prints in for curling updates the ice surface. Please remember to get your hands and Competition entry forms are posted knees off the ice surface after you have released your stone. for upcoming events…pay attention to the Club Closing It does not take long for them to start melting into the ice. Dates This will benefit not only all players in your game but also the  Check the OCA website for more information. curlers playing later in the day. http://www.ontcurl.com/index.html Sylvia Leuszler, Teresa Easter Please also try to remember to stop rocks from smashing & David Peeling into the back area. Leave the ice in the condition in which you would like to find it. Ontario Junior Champion!!!! We hope that this information will help you enjoy the ‘roaring game’ more. Ryan Mylar, one of our new assistant ice technicians, skipped his rink out of the Brampton C.C. Good luck to all for the remainder of the season. to win the OCA Provincial Junior Championship in Brockville over the past week. Kevin Breivik- Head Ice Technician

Other members of his rink are : Third : Micky Lizmore (Brampton) Second : Brodie Tarvit (London) Lead : Jim Clayton (Brantford)

At the end of round robin play Ryan’s rink was tied for second place with Scott McDonald’s Highland rink with a record of 5-2. His rink went on to defeat Scott McDonald and Christian Tolusso rinks for the second time to win the Provincial Championship.

Congratulations Ryan & team for a winning performance from the London Curling Club ! ROCK TALK January 2007 page 10

LCC Funspiel, Dec.9, 2006 HARRY SIFTON CLASSIC BONSPIEL Forty-eight curlers (12 teams, ten from the LCC, one from Highland, and one from Ilderton) participated in the post- Olympics Funspiel on Dec. 9, 2006, an annual event to help pay down the LCC debt from all the renovations in the last few years that have greatly improved our curling club and ice.

The convenor and draw master were again Mike Bancroft and Duncan Hunter, respectively; and many helpers assisted during the spiel and with lunch (special thanks to: Bruce Cooper, Joan Bancroft, Jack and June Phillips, Pam Harrison, Guiti and Masoud Kasrai and Faye Weiler).

The overall winner was the Ilderton team of Dick Huffman with Lorraine Huffman, Andy and Tish Patterson. Ken Walmsley’s team was a gracious overall loser, after winning last year.

All the prizes (including steaks, books, golf shirts, wine, carvings, lights, 3M tapes, and vouchers) were donated, and every curler received a prize. Many thanks to Mark Chandler of Black Angus Foods, Joan and Mike Bancroft, Bruce Cooper, Bob Davis, Pam Harrison, Masoud and Guiti Kasrai, On November 28 & 29, the London Curling Club hosted the Jack and June Phillips, and Ken Walmsley for their generous 23rd annual Harry Sifton Classic Bonspiel. Thirty-two teams donations. from south western Ontario took part in this two day bonspiel. The first draw teams were piped on the ice by Eileen Robertson Also thanks to Mary Lois Cooper for her excellent Olympics and the first rock was thrown by LCC president Fay Weiler. crossword, Duncan Hunter for his challenging flag recognition game, and Bruce Cooper for donating his carvings (especially A banquet was held on Tuesday night at the Mocha Shrine. The three beautiful clocks which were raffled off for $145). 2005 champions skipped by Jack McLean from the Brant Curling Club in Brantford were awarded the Harry Sifton trophy Many thanks to John Spettman for his usual helping hand. An by Jack Judd of Executive Travel. Silver plates were awarded to overall profit of $1050 was realized for the building fund. each team member by Fay Weiler. Thanks to everyone for participating right after the BIG storm! A special plaque was presented to Jack Judd for twenty years of sponsoring the bonspiel. There were a lot of creative “costumes”, with good curling, lots of good food, and more importantly good fun and The 2006 winners were the Joe Moroz rink of Highland Curling fellowship. Club, Glen Webster - vice, Roger Robbins - second and John Bruce - lead.

We wish to thank our sponsors Sifton Properties Ltd. and Executive Travel (London) Ltd.

Special thanks to our draw master Don McKay and our committee members, Stu McBride, Bill McFarlane, Dick Kilbourne, Bob Hyatt and Ed Galloway.

Don Dudley, Chairman

MORNING SMILE!!

Skip to fellow Skip: I got a new broom for my wife. Second Skip: Gee I wish I could get a trade like that!

Bob LaRose as a cold Canuck! ROCK TALK January 2007 page 11 JUNIOR CURLING

We held our annual Junior-Bantam Bonspiel on December 2,2006. We had teams from as far away as Wallaceburg and Dundas. A total of 16 teams participated including 6 from our club.

Thanks to the many volunteers who helped make this a very successful event.

We held our Christmas party on Dec. 17. It included some wacky curling rules a turkey shoot (for Christmas goodies) and, of course, lots of food and Christmas fun. In the new year, we will be continuing to work on skills which will culminate in a skills competition later in the season.

The Juniors curl on Sundays from 1:30 – 3:30. For more information, you can call me at 519 439-7105 or by email at [email protected] Rick Battson Junior Convener About the CCA Curling began to draw recognition as an organized sport back in 1927 when the first Macdonald Brier was played at the Granite Curling Club in Toronto.

An administrative body for the men’s sport was created eight years later with the founding of the Dominion Curling Association on March 6, 1935. Thirty-two years later – in 1967, the year of Canada’s centennial – the organization adjusted to the times and changed its name to the Canadian Curling Association.

Women’s curling was launched officially with the formation of the Canadian Ladies curling Association in 1961, when the inaugural Canadian Ladies Curling Championship was played at the R.A. Centre in Ottawa.

The CCA and CLCA continued as independent organizations until they amalgamated to form the Canadian Curling Association in 1990. Today, the CCA is recognized as the national administrative body for curling in Canada by Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the World Curling Federation. It is governed by a 10-member board of directors. Provincial and territorial associations nominate candidates to the Board, whose members are elected to five-year terms by all CCA members. For more history and information - check their website www.curling.ca ROCK TALK January 2007 page 12

UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 1 Club closed 11-13 City of London Bonspiel PRO SHOPPE REPORT 17 Grandmother’s Bonspiel 20 3M Bonspiel Our Christmas display proved to be a worthwhile venture 27 LCC Spring Thaw Mixed as sales far exceeded expectations. Bonspiel FEBRUARY At this time, we are not planning on ordering additional 3 Rolling Stones Bonspiel inventory but will continue ordering items on a “sold” basis 6 Highland Friendly only. Presently, we still have excellent stock of most items 7 Women’s Sister City including most clothing lines. 10 Shriners Bonspiel LCC Valentines Dinner A special thank you to the sales associates, the day-time 14 Sweetheart Spiel managers, and L.C.C. staff who not only assisted during 17 Business Women LCC Bonspiel our Christmas display week, but continue each day in 21 Carson Curl for Cancer Bonspiel making “your Pro Shoppe” so successful. 24 TVCL Bonspiel 27 Club closed for Maintenance 28 Club closed for Maintenance until 5PM

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