THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND FUNDING PARTNERS Table of Contents 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA ........................................................................................... 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2016-2017 ............................................................................................................ 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 2016-2017 ......................................................................................... 5 PROVINCIAL HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH’S REPORT 2016-2017 ...................................................... 7 PROGRAM/WORKSHOP REPORT 2016-2017 ........................................................................................... 8 MARKETING & MEMBER SERVICES REPORT 2016-2017 .................................................................... 11 CURLING CANADA DELEGATES REPORT 2016-2017 ........................................................................... 17 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT 2016-2017 ....................................................................................... 18 FINANCE & AUDIT REPORT 2016-2017 ................................................................................................... 20 GOVERNANCE AND POLICY REPORT 2016-2017 .................................................................................. 21 STRATEGIC PLANNING REPORT 2016-2017 .......................................................................................... 22 COMPETITION COMMITTEE REPORT 2016-2017 .................................................................................. 23 Junior Men ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Junior Women ................................................................................................................................ 25 Women ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Men ................................................................................................................................................ 27 Mixed Doubles ................................................................................................................................ 28 Senior Men ..................................................................................................................................... 29 Senior Women ............................................................................................................................... 30 Masters Men................................................................................................................................... 31 Masters Women ............................................................................................................................. 32 Travelers Curling Club Championships - Men ............................................................................... 32 Travelers Curling Club Championships - Women .......................................................................... 33 U18 ................................................................................................................................................. 33 Mixed .............................................................................................................................................. 35 Wheelchair ..................................................................................................................................... 35 2017-2018 CURLSASK & CC & WCF PLAYOFF DATES & VENUES ....................................................... 36 1 PARTICIPATION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 2016-2017 ................................................................ 37 VOLUNTEER SCREENING COMMITTEE – 2016-2017 ............................................................................ 38 CURLSASK AWARDS & SCA LEGENDS OF CURLING HONOUR ROLL REPORT - 2016-2017 ........... 39 2017 AGM MEMBER PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................... 42 NOMINATIORS FOR CURLSASK BOARD POSITIONS – 2017 AGM ...................................................... 43 MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (M.A.P.) 2016-2017 ................................................................ 46 CURLSASK CLUBS & MEMBERS ............................................................................................................. 47 CURLSASK COMPETITION ENTRIES 2015-2016 .................................................................................... 48 CURLSASK COMPETITION ENTRIES 2016-2017 .................................................................................... 49 2017-2018 PROPOSED BUDGET .............................................................................................................. 50 2017-2018 BUDGET NOTES ...................................................................................................................... 63 2016/2017 PHOTO GALLERY .................................................................................................................... 65 2 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA Ramada Hotel, Saskatoon - April 29, 2017 Saturday April 29 9:00am to 3:15pm Registration of Meeting Delegates 9:00am to 11:30am Membership Session #1 – Curling Canada - Curling 101 11:30pm to 12:30pm Lunch (provided to all attendees) – CURLSASK Year in Review 12:30pm to 1:30pm Membership Session #2 – Curling Canada Member Registration System 1:30pm to 2:30pm Membership Session #3 – CURLSASK Fees 3:30pm Annual General Meeting 6:00pm to 9:00pm Gala Awards Dinner – Supper and Presentations AGM Agenda 1. Call to Order - 3:30 p.m. President, Patricia Yeske 2. Notice of Meeting Ashley Howard 3. Report on Credentials of Delegates Ashley Howard 4. Introduction of Directors, Past Presidents and Special Guests 5. Remembrance of Deceased Members 6. Adoption of Agenda 7. Minutes of 2016 Annual General Meeting 8. Business Arising from the Minutes 9. Sask Sport Report Jerry Shoemaker 10. Curling Canada (CC) Report Scott Comfort 11. CC Delegates Report Patricia Yeske 12. Past Presidents Report Janeth Muldoon 13. Staff Reports a. Executive Director's Report Ashley Howard b. High Performance Coach’s Report Ashley Howard c. Marketing & Member Services Coordinator Report Mat Ring 14. Board Committee Reports a. Executive Committee Patricia Yeske b. Finance and Audit Chad Gareau - 2016-2017 Audited Financial Statements - 2017-2018 Budget - Appointment of Auditors c. Governance and Policy Christy Walker d. Strategic Planning Mitch Minken e. Competition Ashley Howard f. Participation Development Jim Wilson g. Volunteer Screening Ashley Howard 15. Member Proposals 16. President's Report Patricia Yeske 17. New Business 18. Election of Directors 19. Presentation of Gavel 20. Introduction of 2017-2018 Board of Directors 21. Location of 2018 AGM – Regina – Tentative Date – April 28, 2018 22. Adjournment 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2016-2017 As President of CURLSASK, I embarked on a mission to promote and develop curling in Saskatchewan. I was dedicated to improving the image of curling and provide leadership to the CURLSASK Board of Directors and the CURLSASK Executive Director. Together, we continually assessed and improved our services and programs for the curling community. Perhaps one year is not enough time to make a difference. Perhaps it is. With dedication and commitment, we were able to achieve many of the goals we had set forth for my year as President. I tactfully dealt with the flipped out turns that came my way and took great pride in celebrating the perfect draws to the pin that we experienced as a sport governing body. Contributing to my success was the exemplary mentorship and guidance I received from Past-President, Dennis Smith. Dennis allowed me to grow as a leader and, through open and transparent communication, made sure that I was ready to hit the ice sliding when it was my turn to throw. My working relationship with incoming President, Mitch Minken, is second to none. My weaknesses were overcome by his strengths and vice versa. We were a powerful team both provincially and nationally. Together, we lead CURLSASK to put the best interest of curling front and center in every decision we made. Although my car may complain, the hours spent driving to events, meetings, and sendoffs paid off in exponential dividends as I made many new friends and acquaintances. I did my best to help our members to understand the purpose of CURLSASK, the future of CURLSASK and how CURLSASK benefits them as a member. With the support of my fiancé, Brad Bibby, I was able to focus on making connections with our members while he ate pasta and sauce night after night. I look at the nasty emails, phone calls, text messages, cracks on Twitter and the odd threat to be sued, as a positive reflection of my approachability and willingness to listen and work with player members and member clubs. Together, we are all yearning for the growth and development of curling in Saskatchewan and together it is happening. Although some clubs are seeing a decline in their number of members, other are seeing an improvement. Many clubs are seeing the benefit of junior programs as their young stars are starting to shine on the provincial and national stage. There is nothing better than handing out a green jacket. Period. CURLSASK is not just a job for our employees. It is a passion. They live, eat and breathe curling