Men's Assoc. Minutes 1950-51 through 1959-60
PEI Curling Association Minutes (Men's) 1950-51 through 1959-60
The recording of the history of the PEI Curling Association (Men's and Ladies) and curling clubs on PEI is part of a project initiated by Jerry Muzika through the PEI Curling Association with the view to preserving the curling heritage of Prince Edward Island. Minutes from the Associations and some of the curling clubs have been reviewed and excerpts taken and compiled chronologically. Some anecdotal accounts have also been included for their historical interest.
Thank you - to all who have cooperated and participated in this project. Especially to Debbie Carragher and Janet Doiron at Sport PEI, Shirley Lank, Cornwall Curling Club, Ron Atkinson, Belvedere, and all those who located minutes and entrusted them to me as I carried out my review. Any errors and/or omissions are unintentional and corrections should be passed on to me at this web site. - Jerry Muzika
Below are the minutes of the PEI Men's Curling Association from the 1950-51 through the 1959-60 seasons.
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1950-51
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held at Charlottetown on Wednesday, October 11, 1950. Games Committee Report - Read and approved. Hon. T.A. Campbell, Chairman of the Rules Committee, presented a report of rules governing play for all Provincial Trophies. This report with minor changes was accepted. Motion moved by T.A. Campbell, seconded by J.H. MacNeill. A copy of the new rules is being furnished each club in the province, as well as members of the Games Committee. Election of Officers for the Ensuing YearPresident: R.S.P. Jardine - moved by Dr. E.S. Giddings, seconded by F.R. MacLaine. Carried.
Secretary-Treasurer: J.F. MacLeod. Moved by F.R. MacLaine, seconded by E.F. Acorn. Carried.
Games Committee: Chairman - R.E. Ellis - Summerside. Moved by J.H. MacNeil, seconded by Dr. H. MacIntyre. Carried.
Physical Fitness: Moved by Hon. T.A. Campbell, seconded by R.E. Ellis that Provincial Play for the Physical Fitness Trophy be held at Summerside on February 28th. Motion carried. Confederation Bonspiel Moved by E.F. Acorn, seconded by F.R. MacLaine that our 1951 Confederation Bonspiel take place at Charlottetown starting on February 19th. Motion carried. Owing to the fact that our Association has taken on responsibility for the payment of certain banquets and due to the fact that our annual dues to the Dominion Curling Association have been increased, it was felt that some increase should be made by the member clubs to the Provincial Association so that all obligations could be met. The following change was made: Moved by E.K. MacNutt, seconded by Dr. H. MacInytre that member club dues to the PEI Curling Association, in future, be set as follows: The $5.00 Club Membership Fee be waived. In the future club will be assessed on the basis of 40ยข per member per year - (this applies to male Members only). Motion carried. Moved by T.A. Campbell, seconded by J.H. Howatt that F.R. MacLaine be our representative at the Dominion Youth Curling Annual Meeting. Motion carried. Moved by F.R. MacLaine, seconded by E.K. MacNutt that L.B. MacMillan be our Provincial Delegate to the Dominion Curling Association Annual Meeting. Motion carried. Moved by J.H. MacNeil, seconded by R.E. Ellis that E.S. Giddings represent our Association at the Dominion Curling Association Annual Meeting. On motion the meeting adjourned. J.F. MacLeod Secretary1951-1952
ANNUAL MEETING PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held October 17, 1951 in the Charlottetown Club Rooms. All member clubs will be well represented. The meeting opened with remarks by the President R.S.P. Jardine who reported a very successful year, although on account of mild weather curling in the Alberta and Montague rinks was rather limited. Members of these clubs got in some practice at Summerside and Charlottetown on several occasions. The President reported that the Shields on the British Consols Trophy had not been kept up-to-date. During the past year this matter was attended to and engraving had been brought up to date. Engraving by W.W. Wellner Ltd. at a cost of $35.00 represents plates for 12 years. Chairman of Games Committee, R.E. Ellis then reported on 1950-1951 games as follows: The Gaboury Trophy was won by Charlottetown. Rinks skipped by Dr. H. MacIntyre and H.R. Carruthers. The British Consols Trophy, won by the Charlottetown rink, skipped by E.F. Acorn, other members of Acorn rink: J. Squarebriggs, Wm. MacNeill, and Mel Jenkins. This rink represented PEI in the Dominion Play Offs at Halifax. Dr. W. MacDonald skipped the rink placed in runners-up position in this contest. The Physical Fitness Trophy was won by a Charlottetown Rink skipped by Doug Cameron. Other members of the rink: Carl Reardon, F. Acorn Jr. and Mr. Jenkins. This rink represented PEI in the Maritime Play Offs held at Amherst and reached the Finals in the competition. The Junior High Trophy was won by a Charlottetown rink skipped by Doug Cameron. Other members of the rink: Carl Reardon, F. Acorn Jr., and M. Jenkins. This rink represented PEI in the Dominion Play Offs held at Nelson, British Columbia and made an excellent showing. The Regal Flower Competition which was to have been held at Alberton was played at Summerside owing to ice conditions. This trophy was won by a Charlottetown Rink skipped by Elmer MacDonald. Other members of the rink: Had MacInnis, D. Hill and M. Jenkins. The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing year. On motion of Dr. H.E. Clarke, seconded by H. McFarlane and carried, R.E. Ellis was appointed President. Secretary-Treasurer - J.F. MacLeod. Motion F.R. McLaine, seconded by Jim Campbell and carried. Chairman Games Committee - Jim Campbell. Motion E.F. Acorn, seconded by T.A. Campbell and carried. Other members of the Games Committee - L.H. Poole, Montague, H. McFarlane, Summerside, and J.H. Myrick, Alberton. PEI Curling Association Executive: Dr. H. MacInytre and Dr. W. MacDonald from Charlottetown. From Montague: Dr. L. Johnstone and F.G. MacIntyre. From Summerside: F. Cameron and K. Callbeck. From Alberton: H. Matthews and H. Ramsay. Hon. T.A. Campbell gave a report on the 1951 Confederation Bonspiel. This report showed that we had a good entry list and that all games were keenly contested. Finances are shown to be in a healthy condition. On motion of T.A. Campbell, seconded by F.R. McLaine it was decided that play in the 1952 Confederation will start on February 18th, 1952 and continue throughout the week. On motion meeting adjourned. J.F. MacLeod Secretary-Treasurer Prince Edward Island Curling Association
1952-1953
THE PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club rooms on October 8th, 1952. The Secretary was authorized to write Mr. Condie, the Secretary and Managing Director of the MacDonald's Brier Tankard with the idea of having the MacDonald Tabacco Company reimburse the PEI Curling Association for money spent on the engraving of sterling plates and attaching same to the British Consols Trophy showing winners names for the past 10 years. The revised rules of curling passed by the Dominion Curling Association at the last Dominion Annual Meeting were adopted for play in the Provincial Trophies Matches. It was the opinion of the meeting that it is desirable to have uniform curling rules across Canada. ELECTION OF OFFICERS President: Herb Matthews, Alberton. Moved by J.H. Myrick, seconded by John Matthews and carried. Vice Presidents The Vice Presidents of all member clubs automatically became Vice Presidents of the PEI Curling Association. Secretary-Treasurer J.F. MacLeod. Re-elected. Moved by Frank Cameron, seconded by Ken Callbeck and carried. Chairman of Games Committee Horace MacFarlane, Summerside. Moved by Jas Campbell, seconded by Frank Cameron and carried. Other Members of Games Committee From Alberton: J.H. Myrick. From Montague: L.H. Poole. From Charlottetown: Jas Campbell. Moved by Jack Matthews and carried. PEI Curling Association Officers
From Montague: Dr. L. Johnstone & Art Sullivan
From Alberton: J.H. Myrick and J. Matthews
From Summerside: Frank Cameron & Ken Callbeck
From Charlottetown: Dr. H. MacIntyre & Dr. W. MacDonald
The British Consols Trophy Play and the Confederation Bonspiel 1953 Play to begin at Charlottetown on February 9th, 1953. Considerable discussion took place regarding the number of rinks each member club should have the privilege of entering, the method of play, etc. Curlers: Dr. W. MacDonald, Hon. T.A. Campbell, Ken Callbeck, Frank Cameron, J.H. Myrick, Wm. MacNeil and others took part in this discussion. The matter of having the British Consols Play tie in with and be a part of the programme of the Confederation Bonspiel was also under discussion. Finally on motion by T.A. Campbell, seconded by Dr. W. MacDonald and supported by others, it was decided that play in the British Consols Trophy Competition should be a part of the programme of the Confederation Bonspiel. It was also decided that: A full complement of eight rinks be required to fill the list for Provincial Play in the British Consols Contest. The 8 rinks to be made up as follows: Two rinks from each member club. It was decided that: In the event that either Montague or Alberton should be in a position to enter only one rink in the Provincial Play. Then when play is in Summerside, Summerside will furnish the extra or third rink. When play is in Charlottetown, Charlottetown will furnish the third rink. Should both Alberton and Montague be in the position of entering only one rink each, then, Summerside and Charlottetown will send three rinks each. Under this system the full compliment of eight entries should be assured. In T.A. Campbell's motion it was also decided that: Each member club must notify the Association Secretary or a member of the Games Committee the number of rinks it is the intention of the member club to have entered in the Provincial Play Downs. This notice must be in the hands of the Secretary or Games Committee at no later date than one week before start of play in the Provincial Contest. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J.F. MacLeod, Secretary-Treasurer PEI Curling Association1953-1954
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club rooms on Wednesday, October 14th, 1953. Alberton, Charlottetown and Montague Curling Clubs were represented. It is regretted that Summerside did not send a representation. Outgoing President Herb Matthews, Alberton after reviewing curling activities for the past year, expressed pleasure at the affiliation of the Souris East Curling Club with the PEI Association. Election of Officers For President: H.M. Smith, Montague. Moved by W.R. MacNeil, seconded by Art Sullivan and carried. The presidents of all member clubs automatically became Vice Presidents of the Association. Secretary - Treasurer: J.F. MacLeod. Moved by H.R. Carruthers, seconded by E.F. Acorn. Carried. Chairman of Provincial Games: Art Sullivan, Montague. Moved by Dr. W. MacDonald, seconded by Herb Matthews. Carried. Other members of the Games Committee: From Charlottetown: H.R. Carruthers. From Summerside: T.L. Linkletter. From Alberton: J.H. Myrick. From Souris East: Art Peters. Members of Provincial ExecutiveRepresenting Charlottetown-Dr. H. MacIntyre and Dr. W. MacDonald
Representing Summerside-Frank Cameron and Ken Callbeck
Representing Alberton-J.C. Matthews and Chas Gordon
Representing Montague-Judge Desroches and Doug McGowan
Representing Souris East-Bruce Stewart and Arthur Wright The Filling of Vacancies on the Executive of the Confederation Bonspiel A telegram from the Hon. T.A. Campbell from Ottawa advised the meeting that owing to duties which took him outside the province, Thane would not be in a position to carry on the duties of Chairman of the Bonspiel General Executive Committee. Everyone present felt that the loss of our General Chairman was going to hit the bonspiel hard and the general opinion was that it would be extremely difficult to carry our bonspiel through to success without Thane's guidance in addition to numerous duties which he shouldered. The fact that Thane has promised his assistance during any length of time he may spend in the province will somewhat ease the situation. After a lot of discussion, joined in by Dr. W. MacDonald, W.R. MacNeill, E.F. Acorn, H.R. Carruthers, Art Sullivan, Herb Matthews and others. The following members were formed into a committee. This committee was to act as a nominating committee and were authorized to fill vacancies on the bonspiel executive with the best man they could get for the various duties. W.R. MacNeil, J.F. MacLeod, W.W. Lord and F.R. McLaine. As a result the following committee was formed to take care of the 8th Confederation Bonspiel in 1954.Chairman General Executive Committee-W.R. MacNeil
Secretary -J.F. MacLeod
Chairman of Games -W.W. Lord
Chairman of Trophies and Prizes -J.F. MacLeod and F.R. McLaine
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J.F. MacLeod, Secretary1954-1955
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on Wednesday, October 13th, 1954. Alberton, Montague, and Charlottetown Curling Clubs were represented. It was regretted that Summerside did not have a representation at this meeting. The next item of business was the election of officers. On motion of Dr. Gallant and seconded by E. MacDonald, W.R. MacNeil was elected President, J.F. MacLeod Secretary- Treasurer, re-elected by unanimous vote, Chairman of Games, H.R. Carruthers. Moved by W.R. MacNeil, seconded by F.R. McLaine. Other members of Provincial Games Committee: from Summerside - F. Folland from Alberton - Chester Hayes from Montague - L.H. Poole from Souris - Art Wright Additional members of Provincial Executive: Summerside - T.L. Linkletter and Frank Cameron Charlottetown - Dr. W. MacDonald and Dr. H. MacIntyre Montague - D. MacGowan and Art Sullivan Alberton - H. Matthews and J.H. Myrick Souris - Bruce Stewart and Art Peters There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J.F. MacLeod Secretary1955-1956
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association held in the Summerside Curling Club rooms on Wednesday evening October 12, 1955 was one of the most successful held for some years. All member clubs Alberton, Summerside, Montague and Charlottetown were well represented. During the meeting a two-man delegation from the R.C.A.F. Station was introduced. Flt./Lieut. J.M. Christmas advised that a new curling club had been organized at the R.C.A.F. Station with 53 members for a start. This club has the necessary set-up of a president and other executive officers to meet requirements for affiliation with the provincial association, and are now making arrangements for playing time on the ice at the Summerside Curling Club. Flt./Lieut. Christmas presented an application for affiliation with the provincial association. On motion by Dr. Chris Gallant, seconded by W.R. MacNeil the R.C.A.F. Club was accepted and welcomed unanimously into affiliation with the PEI Curling Association. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman of Provincial Games H.R. Carruthers, the Games Report was read by the Secretary. The report showed a highly satisfactory and healthy condition in so far as provincial play is concerned. Play which was completed for all provincial trophies was of a high caliber and keen competition was the order throughout the year. The Gaboury Trophy was won by the Charlottetown Club, Dr. Wen MacDonald's Rink won the British Consols Trophy Provincial Championships. In the Physical Fitness Trophy Contest where both winners and runners-up qualify to participate in the Maritime Play-Offs which were played at Sackville in 1955. A Montague Rink as winners and a Montague Rink as runners-up qualified. Summerside won the Regal Flour Trophy and Barry MacDonald's Rink won the Junior High School Contest Provincial Championships. On motion by F.R. McLaine, seconded by Ed Foley, the offer of Pepsi-Cola to sponsor the Canadian High School Curling Championship and to provide a trophy and funds to meet the expenses of the school boy teams, their coaches and managers of all provinces in Canada was gratefully accepted. In connection with the Dominion Curling Association the rules adopted by the Association in 1952 and subsequent amendments including the amendment adopted by the Dominion Association at the 1955 Annual Meeting revising Rule 16 to read as follows: "Each player must play from the hack and in the delivery of the stone, the foot on which the player is sliding must not cross the Hog Line." On motion by G.G. Hughes, seconded by J.G. Hayes, Summerside amendments were adopted for all provincial play. F.R. McLaine moved, seconded by G.G. Hughes, that no school boy be eligible to take part in both High School and Senior Provincial Curling Contests. Carried. The Secretary was instructed to have this amendment added to the rules governing the provincial High School curling. The next order of business was the election of officers for the 1955-1956 curling year. The rule governing the rotation of presidents called for the incoming president to be from Summerside. Moved by C. Ramsay, seconded by Ed Foley the Dr. M.E. Clarke be named President. Carried. On motion by M.M. Smith, Montague, seconded by J.J. Morris, Charlottetown, J.F. MacLeod was re-elected Secretary-Treasurer. Games Committee Chairman of Provincial Games - Art Sullivan, Montague. Member Club Representation on Provincial Executive: Charlottetown: W.R. MacNeil and G.G. Hughes Aummerside: W. Walwyn and C. Ramsay Alberton: Herb Matthews and Art Wilkie Montague: H.M. Smith and L.H. Poole Regal Flour Trophy Play The meeting was advised that play for this trophy was discontinued as the trophy had been withdrawn. This trophy play was for curlers having up to 4 years experience in the art of curling. It was intimated that a Charlottetown Firm was considering entertaining this field and filling the gap by donating a trophy and the necessary annual winner's prizes. Rules of play to be agreed on by the donor and the provincial games committee. Moved by F. Folland, seconded by Brazil Johnstone that in the event of a sponsor agreeing to fill the gap for 4-year curlers, the offer be accepted and play for the first year be in Summerside on the 2nd Saturday in February. Carried. R.C.A.F. Curling Club Set-ups
President -E.H. Churchill
Secretary - Treasurer -W.O.2. Casbolt, T.C.
Members Provincial Executive -
W.O.2. Casbolt, Summerside - F.L.G. Hollands, Summerside, President T.D. Morrison, Vice President S.J. Hughes, Secretary T. Earl Hickey
Montague - President Pete Sinclair, Secretary H.M. Smith
Alberton - President Art Wilkie, Secretary J.H. Myrick
The Confederation Bonspiel W.R. MacNeil advised the meeting that he had been advised by members of the Executive of the Charlottetown Curling Club that it was their wish to stage a 1956 edition of the Confederation Bonspiel. This bonspiel was suspended for one year in 1955 in favor of the Charlottetown Centennial Bonspiel at the request of the Charlottetown City Council in order that curlers might play a part in celebrating Charlottetown's 100th birthday. Mr. MacNeil moved, seconded by H.M. Smith that authority be given to the Executive of the Charlottetown Curling Club to go ahead with the 9th edition of the Confederation Bonspiel in 1956. Dates of play and the appointment of the necessary committees be left in the hands of the Executive of the Charlottetown Curling Club. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion to meet in Charlottetown in October 1956. Respectfully Submitted, J.F. MacLeod, Secretary - Treasurer Prince Edward Island Curling Association
1956-1957
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1957-1958
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held in the Summerside Curling Club Rooms on Wednesday, October 10th, 1957. Meeting proved to be one of the best ever held. All five Associate Clubs being well represented. The President of our Association being outside the Province, Mr. H.E. Barbour, President of the Alberton Club presided and opened the meeting with brief remarks on the 1956-1957 curling season programme. He had words of congratulations for the members of the R.C.A.F. Curling Club for the fine rink with artificial ice newly installed. The Confederation Bonspiel Dr. Wen MacDonald explained that the Confederation Bonspiel should be considered a Charlottetown Project as in reality this is what it was. Dr. Wen moved that the Confederation Bonspiel be taken from the Provincial Curling Programme and for the future controlled entirely by the Charlottetown Curling Club. Motion was seconded by W.R. MacNeill. The British Consols Trophy Play, Provincial Curling Championships Moved by Horace MacFarlane, seconded by L.H. Poole that play in the British Consols Contest be at Charlottetown. Play opening on February 5th. Same system to be in effect as used during the 1956-1957 Contest at Summerside. Moved by Dr. Wen MacDonald, seconded by Horace MacFarlane that the possibility of making Section "B" British Consols Play a Single Knock-Out System be left for final decision with the Games Committee. Election of Officers 1957 -1958 Curling Season Moved by Doug McGowan, seconded by L.H. Poole that Judge J.S. DesRoches be elected President for the ensuing year. Carried. Moved by Ernie MacInnis, seconded by John C. Matthews that Finlay MacLeod be re-elected Secretary-Treasurer. Carried. Same honorarium as last year continued. Moved by Dr. Chris Gallant, seconded by Jim MacGregor that Gordon Bennett be elected Chairman of Provincial Games. Carried. Other Members of Provincial Games CommitteeMontague: Pete Sinclair and Art Sullivan
Summerside: W. Walwyn and Cliff Ramsay
Alberton: H. Barbour and A. Wilkie
R.C.A.F.: John Bryne and Gordon Kines
Charlottetown: Ernie McInnis
Club Representatives on Provincial ExecutiveRepresenting Charlottetown: Dr. Chris Gallant and J.S. MacDonald
Representing Summerside: H. McFarlane and Dr. H.E. Clarke
Representing R.C.A.F.: Geo. Hollands and D.L. Quinn
Representing Alberton: J.C. Matthews and J.H. Myrick
Representing Montague: Ron Pettit and Athol Robertson
On motion duly seconded and duly carried elections to positions on Provincial Games Committee and on the Provincial Executive were confirmed. Dr. Wen MacDonald moved, seconded by J.E. Martin that in future the date for holding the Annual Meeting of the PEI Curling Association be moved ahead to the first Wednesday in December. Carried. After lunch another treat was in store for those present. Through the efforts of J.C. Montgomery representing the MacDonald Tobacco Company, all had the pleasure of viewing the Movie of the 1957 play for the MacDonald's Brier Tankard, Dominion Curling Championships. The showing of the picture was throughly enjoyed. Pictures were exceedingly clear and individuals taking part throughout the play could be easily identified. J.F. MacLeod Secretary-Treasurer1958-1959
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club rooms on Wednesday afternoon December 3, 1958. The meeting was held in conjunction with play for the Gaboury Trophy opening the Provincial Curling Season for 1958 - 1959. All curling clubs within the province were splendidly represented at the meeting. Curlers from Alberton were snowed in and found it impossible to attend. Association President Judge J.S. DesRoches opened the meeting with brief remarks then called on the Secretary - Treasurer to read the minutes of the last Annual Meeting and to present the Financial Statement for the past year. Both Minutes and Financial Statement were approved as read. Games Committee Chairman Gordon Bennett presented a full report on provincial games. This report was complete with a reference to a minor misunderstanding regarding who held responsibility for the Canadian Legion Provincial Play, the PEI Curling Association or the Provincial Command Canadian Legion. In a very short while this misunderstanding was ironed out and members of the Canadian Legion Earl Cannon and Art Sullivan were instructed to inform the Canadian Legion Provincial Command that in future the Provincial Games Committee, PEI Curling Association would have full control for this provincial play. Play is and will be under the jurisdiction of the PEI Curling Association. Games Chairman Gordon Bennett was the recipient of many complimentary remarks for the excellent way he had discharged his duties. F.R. McLaine gave a report on the Dominion High School Curling Championships which were held in Charlottetown in 1958. Rankin's report showed that this, the first Dominion Play-Downs ever held in this province, proved to be a tremendous success both financially and otherwise. Election of Officers 1958 -1959 Curling Season Moved by W.R. MacNeil, seconded by Frank Acorn that Dr. Wen MacDonald be elected President. Carried. Outgoing President Judge J.S. DesRoches then called on Dr. Wen, the incoming President to preside for the balance of the meeting. Moved by Frank Acorn, seconded by Cliff Ramsay that Finlay MacLeod be re-elected Secretary - Treasurer. Same honorarium in effect. Carried. Moved by Earl Cannon, seconded by Gordon Bennett that Gerry Hayes be elected Chairman of Provincial Games. Carried. Associate Clubs Representatives on Games CommitteeSummerside Curling Club: Jim Harris
Charlottetown Curling Club: Earn MacInnis & Earl MacLeod
Montague Curling Club: A. Whiteman & Pete Sinclair
Alberton Curling Club: H. Barbour & A. Wilkie
R.C.A.F. Curling Club: Bill Brow & Dan MacPherson
Member Club's Representation on Provincial ExecutiveRepresenting Charlottetown: W.R. MacNeil & Frank Acorn
Representing Summerside: C. Ives & Jim MacGregor
Representing Montague: Judge J.S. DesRoches & H.M. Smith
Representing Alberton: Herb Matthews & J.H. Myrick
Representing R.C.A.F.: Don Hopkins & Don Doucette
On motion by Horace MacFarlane, seconded by Emmett MacDonald all appointments to the Provincial Games Committee and to the Association Executive were confirmed. There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned. J.F. MacLeod, Secretary-Treasurer PEI Curling Association1959-1960
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING A well attended meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held in the rooms of the Summerside Curling Club on December 2, 1959. Dr. W.L. MacDonald, the President, presided. In the absence of the Secretary J.F. MacLeod, Gordon Bennett was named Acting Secretary for the meeting. Election of OfficersPast President: Dr. W.L. MacDonald, Charlottetown
President: Flight - Lieutenant Bob Hopkins, R.C.A.F.
Secretary-Treasurer: J.F. MacLeod, Charlottetown
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer: G.L. Bennett, Charlottetown
Chairman Provincial Games: Ern MacInnis, Charlottetown
Club Representatives on Games Committee R.C.A.F.: Don Ede and Gord Turner Summerside: Wally Walwyn and Bert Turner Montague: Pete Sinclair and Foch MacDonald Alberton: Frank Bryan and Ken Matheson Charlottetown: Don Wonnacott The newly elected President then took the Chair and made a few remarks, expressing the hope that the Constitution of the Association would be adhered to by everyone. The following club representatives were named to the Executive: R.C.A.F. : John Karwandy and Gord Kines Alberton: Lloyd Wilkie and Herb Matthews Montague: Doug MacGowan and At MacDonald Summerside: Earl Cannon and Fred Davison. Charlottetown: Tom Mitton and A.B. Bagnall. Gordon L. Bennett Acting Secretary - TreasurerPage last modified: Friday, 03-Apr-2009 22:30:20 ADT