Present:
Vernon Boyd, Canada Alay Milne, Scotland Joe Kapron, Canada Michele Aasgard, Canada
Graham Anderson, Canada Nick Avlonitis, Canada Jack Blackwood, Scotland Bob Carruthers, Scotland
Andrew Clark, Scotland Christon Clark, USA Henry Clement, USA Doug Cook, USA
Mike Cumming, Scotland George Delgaty, Scotland Alex Dickson, Scotland Bill Duncan, Scotland
John Dunsford, Canada Mike Dybka, Canada Bill Fitz, Canada Charles Funk, Canada
Neil Greenway, Canada Bill Hughes, Canada Dale Keaveney, Canada Jeff Keddie, Canada
Euan Lawrence, Scotland Bill Lowther, Canada Jim MacKenzie, Canada Serge Martin, Canada
Cameron Martin, England Anna Martin, Scotland Paul Matzke, USA Bruce Maybury, Canada
Ian Mccreath, England Andy McGlynn, Scotland Angus McKenzie, Canada Gus McLeod, Canada
Hamish Milne, Scotland Steve Monteith, Canada Meryl Murray, Canada Kenny Murray, Scotland
Hugh Parker, Scotland Ray Porrelli, Scotland Randy Reeve, Canada Donnie Sheddan, Scotland
Helmuth Slisarenko, Canada Bruce Smith, USA Tammy Svenningson, Canada
Jason Svenningson, Canada Ted Tibbitts, USA Peter Walton, England Ronnie Wilson, Scotland
David Wright, England John Zimmerman, USA
Meeting called to order at 12:46 p.m. by President Vernon Boyd.
Minutes: The minutes of the April 6, 2016, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada meeting were circulated. It was noted that Jeff Keddie and Andy McGlynn were present at the meeting. The minutes with the noted changes were approved on the motion of Jeff Kiddie, seconded by Mike Cumming. Carried.
Matters arising from the Minutes: None
President Report: Vernon Boyd, President, welcomed our board members, skips and curlers to the 24th Championships and the biennial meeting of the Fellowship. Vernon acknowledged the amount of work involved and thanked the organizers; he talked about the fellowship and to look for ways to get more Rotarians involved; and he introduced the board members that were present.
Secretary Treasurer’s Report: Joe Kapron read through the report that was handed out to the members (also attached to the minutes), noting the following items:
Cameron Martin thanked the Secretary/Treasurer for doing a good job.
Report from East Kilbride Host Committee (Jack Blackwood): Jack thanked the member of the planning committee and indicated that overall, it was an enjoyable experience. The curling venue in Hamilton is a private club, and holding the World Competition there has helped them to break even financially this year. If anyone has any recommendations, they can purchase Jack’s favorite beverage at a certain location in the club, and discuss with him.
Website Updates: The website address is http://www.curlingrotarions.com. It was suggested that the website be used to post more local Rotary curling events. All in attendance were in agreement.
New Business:
Friendship Event: There was discussion on the number of teams allowed into the Friendship event (16 vs. 12), the number of games (should have a minimum of 9 games in the round-robin) and how the teams are selected (should the host have an automatic entry if they haven’t qualified for the Championship event). The Board continues to promote that as many teams as possible be allowed into the Friendship event acknowledging that it is up to the host club. Joe Kapron explained that each country has their own rules as to how qualified teams are selected to play in the Friendship event. It was raised that the hosts for 2020 consider a Doubles event on the Friendship side to attract additional participation.
Time Clock: There was discussion around the bell being rung at 1 hours and 50 minutes after the start of the game. It was recommended that the bell be rung at 2 hours acknowledging that it is up to the host club depending on the timing of games.
Tie-breakers: There was discussion on the sole use of a draw to the button for tie-breakers to determine the final standings. Some wanted to go back to points for wins/ties, ends and points; however this could negate the agreement that games can be completed before the 8th end, others liked staying with the draw to the button, and others suggested something like cumulative distance with draws to the button after each game during the round-robin (which would increase the time for each game). In the end there was unanimous agreement to recommend the following format for tie-breakers to determine final standings to the host for 2020: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie (i.e. games can end in a tie), head-to-head and then a draw to the button.
Future Venues:
April 3-10, 2020: Madison, Wisconsin, USA hosted by the Rotary Club of Madison, Madison Horizons Rotary and the Madison Curling Club.
2022: Scotland to host. It was approved that the competition be held in Dumfries Scotland on a motion by Mike Cumming, seconded by Bruce Maybury. Carried
2024: Canada to host
Report from our 2020 Hosts, Madison, Wisconsin, USA: Paul Matzke welcomed everyone to come to Madison. The organizing committee want to hear from everyone – their preferences, likes/dislikes. They will try to accommodate as many friendship teams as they can. They are all looking forward to seeing everyone in Hamilton. Paul’s email address is: [email protected]. Rich Lepping’s e-mail is [email protected].
Officers and Directors (Proposed)
The following are the Officers and Directors as proposed (effective July 1, 2018). Motion was made by Serge Martin and seconded by Cameron Martin to accept the slate of officers. Motion carried. Motion was made by Jeff Keddie and seconded by Randy Reeve to accept the slate of directors. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT Alison (Alay) Milne Scotland
VICE PRESIDENT Peter Walton England
SECRETARY/TREASURER Joe Kapron Canada
DIRECTOR Mike Cumming Scotland
DIRECTOR Ian McCreath England
DIRECTOR Mark Curtis USA
DIRECTOR Scott Buckley Canada
PAST PRESIDENT Vernon Boyd Canada
Alternate Director Bob Carruthers Scotland
Alternate Director David Wright England
Alternate Director Serge Martin Canada
Alternate Director Christon Clark USA
Rolf McKeen Fellowship Award – The Board decided to have the teams pick the recipient of the award. Each team was provided with has a slip to nominate an individual. The award will be given at the Closing Banquet.
Appreciation to Hamilton and East Kilbride: Thank you to the WHOLE Organization Team for a great time. Everything has been wonderful and we are all pleased with the hospitality everyone has given us.
In Memoriam: Alan Collet, England
Chuck Hay, Scotland
David Slade, Canada
Bill Smith, Scotland
Doug Vallee, Canada
Alan Whyt, Scotland
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
President: Vernon Boyd
Secretary Treasurer: Joe Kapron
Vernon Boyd, Canada Alay Milne, Scotland Joe Kapron, Canada Michele Aasgard, Canada
Graham Anderson, Canada Nick Avlonitis, Canada Jack Blackwood, Scotland Bob Carruthers, Scotland
Andrew Clark, Scotland Christon Clark, USA Henry Clement, USA Doug Cook, USA
Mike Cumming, Scotland George Delgaty, Scotland Alex Dickson, Scotland Bill Duncan, Scotland
John Dunsford, Canada Mike Dybka, Canada Bill Fitz, Canada Charles Funk, Canada
Neil Greenway, Canada Bill Hughes, Canada Dale Keaveney, Canada Jeff Keddie, Canada
Euan Lawrence, Scotland Bill Lowther, Canada Jim MacKenzie, Canada Serge Martin, Canada
Cameron Martin, England Anna Martin, Scotland Paul Matzke, USA Bruce Maybury, Canada
Ian Mccreath, England Andy McGlynn, Scotland Angus McKenzie, Canada Gus McLeod, Canada
Hamish Milne, Scotland Steve Monteith, Canada Meryl Murray, Canada Kenny Murray, Scotland
Hugh Parker, Scotland Ray Porrelli, Scotland Randy Reeve, Canada Donnie Sheddan, Scotland
Helmuth Slisarenko, Canada Bruce Smith, USA Tammy Svenningson, Canada
Jason Svenningson, Canada Ted Tibbitts, USA Peter Walton, England Ronnie Wilson, Scotland
David Wright, England John Zimmerman, USA
Meeting called to order at 12:46 p.m. by President Vernon Boyd.
Minutes: The minutes of the April 6, 2016, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada meeting were circulated. It was noted that Jeff Keddie and Andy McGlynn were present at the meeting. The minutes with the noted changes were approved on the motion of Jeff Kiddie, seconded by Mike Cumming. Carried.
Matters arising from the Minutes: None
President Report: Vernon Boyd, President, welcomed our board members, skips and curlers to the 24th Championships and the biennial meeting of the Fellowship. Vernon acknowledged the amount of work involved and thanked the organizers; he talked about the fellowship and to look for ways to get more Rotarians involved; and he introduced the board members that were present.
Secretary Treasurer’s Report: Joe Kapron read through the report that was handed out to the members (also attached to the minutes), noting the following items:
- Letter of appreciation was sent to Vernon Boyd, Chairman of the 2016 Organizing committee in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada expressing the appreciation of the fellowship for their excellent hosting of the Championship.
- The fellowship is up-to-date on our reporting to Rotary International
- The financial statements showing a balance of $1,070.42CDN as of March 31, 2018 with the transfer of funds from the USA to Canada.
Cameron Martin thanked the Secretary/Treasurer for doing a good job.
Report from East Kilbride Host Committee (Jack Blackwood): Jack thanked the member of the planning committee and indicated that overall, it was an enjoyable experience. The curling venue in Hamilton is a private club, and holding the World Competition there has helped them to break even financially this year. If anyone has any recommendations, they can purchase Jack’s favorite beverage at a certain location in the club, and discuss with him.
Website Updates: The website address is http://www.curlingrotarions.com. It was suggested that the website be used to post more local Rotary curling events. All in attendance were in agreement.
New Business:
Friendship Event: There was discussion on the number of teams allowed into the Friendship event (16 vs. 12), the number of games (should have a minimum of 9 games in the round-robin) and how the teams are selected (should the host have an automatic entry if they haven’t qualified for the Championship event). The Board continues to promote that as many teams as possible be allowed into the Friendship event acknowledging that it is up to the host club. Joe Kapron explained that each country has their own rules as to how qualified teams are selected to play in the Friendship event. It was raised that the hosts for 2020 consider a Doubles event on the Friendship side to attract additional participation.
Time Clock: There was discussion around the bell being rung at 1 hours and 50 minutes after the start of the game. It was recommended that the bell be rung at 2 hours acknowledging that it is up to the host club depending on the timing of games.
Tie-breakers: There was discussion on the sole use of a draw to the button for tie-breakers to determine the final standings. Some wanted to go back to points for wins/ties, ends and points; however this could negate the agreement that games can be completed before the 8th end, others liked staying with the draw to the button, and others suggested something like cumulative distance with draws to the button after each game during the round-robin (which would increase the time for each game). In the end there was unanimous agreement to recommend the following format for tie-breakers to determine final standings to the host for 2020: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie (i.e. games can end in a tie), head-to-head and then a draw to the button.
Future Venues:
April 3-10, 2020: Madison, Wisconsin, USA hosted by the Rotary Club of Madison, Madison Horizons Rotary and the Madison Curling Club.
2022: Scotland to host. It was approved that the competition be held in Dumfries Scotland on a motion by Mike Cumming, seconded by Bruce Maybury. Carried
2024: Canada to host
Report from our 2020 Hosts, Madison, Wisconsin, USA: Paul Matzke welcomed everyone to come to Madison. The organizing committee want to hear from everyone – their preferences, likes/dislikes. They will try to accommodate as many friendship teams as they can. They are all looking forward to seeing everyone in Hamilton. Paul’s email address is: [email protected]. Rich Lepping’s e-mail is [email protected].
Officers and Directors (Proposed)
The following are the Officers and Directors as proposed (effective July 1, 2018). Motion was made by Serge Martin and seconded by Cameron Martin to accept the slate of officers. Motion carried. Motion was made by Jeff Keddie and seconded by Randy Reeve to accept the slate of directors. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT Alison (Alay) Milne Scotland
VICE PRESIDENT Peter Walton England
SECRETARY/TREASURER Joe Kapron Canada
DIRECTOR Mike Cumming Scotland
DIRECTOR Ian McCreath England
DIRECTOR Mark Curtis USA
DIRECTOR Scott Buckley Canada
PAST PRESIDENT Vernon Boyd Canada
Alternate Director Bob Carruthers Scotland
Alternate Director David Wright England
Alternate Director Serge Martin Canada
Alternate Director Christon Clark USA
Rolf McKeen Fellowship Award – The Board decided to have the teams pick the recipient of the award. Each team was provided with has a slip to nominate an individual. The award will be given at the Closing Banquet.
Appreciation to Hamilton and East Kilbride: Thank you to the WHOLE Organization Team for a great time. Everything has been wonderful and we are all pleased with the hospitality everyone has given us.
In Memoriam: Alan Collet, England
Chuck Hay, Scotland
David Slade, Canada
Bill Smith, Scotland
Doug Vallee, Canada
Alan Whyt, Scotland
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
President: Vernon Boyd
Secretary Treasurer: Joe Kapron