The BRCC is gearing up to get the season going as they had a clean up day this past Saturday, Sept 8. My appologies for not getting there, my wife, Annie, had knee surgery just last Tuesday and I am the chief cook and bottle-washer at our place as a result. Needless to say, I could not get away and I do offer my regrets to our hard-working board. I'll make up for this during the year by volunteering around the club as needed. And you can do the same! If you missed helping out this weekend at the club clean-up, then contact Kristy and find out if these is still stuff to do. The club owes its success to volunteers stepping up and helping out. You have to punch your 6 hours so why not get them out of the way early. And of course, you don't have to restrict yourself to just 6 hours. Many of us spend many hours helping out at the club. Quite often, it's not like work and can be fun. That's not to say you have to do more than 6 hours, but I would like to point out that every person who volunteers at the club makes a difference so please, don't make the board members chase you for the 6 hours..they don't want to and heck, they should not have to.
Ice making and Maintenance! Want to learn how? Well, Sudbury Curlers Ice Guru, Tom Leonard, is coming to the BRCC Sept 24th - 30th to do some instructions on ice installation and ice maintenance. The instruction happens in the evenings so the working people can attend. This is free of charge so why not attend. What an excellent opportunity to learn about curling ice. Want to go? Contact Errol Patterson (356-2992) or Mike laderoute (356-7010).
Our beloved Al and Maymar Gemmell will be back this year offering free curling instruction on October 2nd and 3rd. This is NOT only for new curlers! Experienced curlers are also welcome to attend. What an excellent opportunity to improve your curling skills. And they are just the people to do it. Even an old tucker like me (yes, I did mean tucker!) can benefit from their instruction. I spent some time with Maymar and Al last season and had some curling epiphanies! I'll be going again this year for some more. Why not show up and see if they can help you improve your game?
Did you meet Richard Lachapelle on registration night? He'll be our new club guy so when you see him, stop and shake his hand. Make him feel welcome at the BRCC.
There was some controversy regarding the Open 8-Ender League. I heard many opinions during the registration night. In the end, this should NOT be a reason not to join curling. Curling is a fun, social game. Personally, I don't think there will be any big changes, other than the name of the league. It will not be a competitive league...in fact, I expect to see alot of the same teams. I registered our same Mixed League team anyway and I am hoping to see more Wednesday nighters do the same. Sometimes we have to embrace change and give it a chance. Who knows, you might be pleasantly surprised!
That's it for now! Not registered yet? Please get your registration in. Please help boost the club membership...advocate curling to your friends. It's good for the club and good for the sport!
Rock On!
The Curling Chronic.
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Our board of directors work hard for the curling club. They do it because they care about the members. No pay & long hours identifies a devoted board member. If you would like to see a change, or get an explanation, speak to one of the board members - they are open to friendly suggestions. Give them some praise, everyone needs that. Change is good, give it a chance. Submitted by Maymar
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