Men's Assoc. Minutes 1960-61 to 1969-70PEI Curling Association Minutes (Men's) 1960-61 through 1969-70
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.
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PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
All member clubs of the PEI Curling Association were well represented at the annual meeting held on December 7th, 1960 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Gaboury Trophy play which was won by the R.C.A.F. teams.
The meeting was chaired by the President F/Lt. Bob Hopkins. The minutes of the last Annual Meeting and the Executive meetings were read and approved. The Financial Statement showing a balance of $230.65 at the Bank of Montreal was approved. The Secretary-Treasurer also reported on the investment fund of $700.00, the surplus on the Schoolboy Championships held in 1958. The money is invested in the Canadian Bank of Commerce stock, of which we now have twenty-one shares.
The individual clubs of the Association appeared to be in healthy condition judging from the reports presented by their representatives. The Montague Club reported an addition to their club rooms and the Summerside delegates reported they are contemplating an enlargement of their club room facilities. Russ Ewing of the Charlottetown Club reported on the unfortunate but well-timed loss of their club rooms.
The following motions were presented to the meeting and approved:
8."That the title of the PEI Curling Club Constitution be changed from "suggested constitution" to read "Constitution".
9."That the date named for the Annual General Meeting be changed from "the seconded Wednesday in October" to read "the first Wednesday in December" (Article 4).
10.That Article II be deleted and replaced by a new Article II which follows: " The affiliated curling clubs shall pay to the Association an annual membership fee for each curling member (Male). The amount of the membership fee for each season shall be decided and approved by the members at that season's annual meeting. Membership fees shall be payable not later than January 31st annually".
Sq. Leader McLeish of the R.C.A.F. felt that a ceiling should be placed on these fees and the following amendment was presented and passed. "This fee shall not exceed $2.00 per member."
Mr. J.H. Myrick of the Alberton Club stated their club was in financial difficulties and he did not want to see the fee above 40 cents.
11.That the club membership fee for the 1960-1961 curling season be set at $1.00 for each curling member (Male).
12.That the usual honorarium of $50.00 be paid to the Secretary - Treasurer.
On motion the Provincial Executive was empowered to locate a Chairman for the 1964 Brier Committee.
The election resulted in the following being appointed:
President-Earl Cannon, Summerside
Secretary - Treasurer-Gordon Bennett, Charlottetown
Chairman Provincial Games-D.L. Miller, Summerside
Past President-Fl/Lt. Bob Hopkins, R.C.A.F.
Executive: R.C.A.F.Fl/Lt. MacDonald
Sgt. Spencer
Montague-H.M. Smith
Atwood MacDonald
Summerside-Horace MacFarlane
Jerry Hayes
Alberton-Art Wilkie
Lloyd Wilkie
Charlottetown-Dr. J.C. Gallant
Dr. W.L. MacDonald
Games Committee Members: R.C.A.F.-Sgt. Gord Kines
Lac. John Karwandy
Montague-Art Sullivan
Pete Sinclair
Alberton-Herb Matthews
Frank Bryan
Ch'town-Don Wonnacott
Doug Cameron
S'Side-Lloyd Lawless
Meeting then adjourned.
Gordon L. Bennett, Secretary - Treasurer
1961-1962
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held in the club rooms of the Summerside Curling Club on Wednesday, December 6, 1961. All clubs, with the exception of Alberton, were well represented.
The President Mr. Earl Cannon expressed the regrets of the Alberton Club at not being able to be present as a result of a disastrous fire in the area which destroyed the barns of a prominent member of the Alberton Club, Mr. Frank Bryan.
In his opening remarks the President stated the highlight of his term of office was his attendance at the official opening of the new club rooms of the Charlottetown Club.
He commanded the Charlottetown Club for the terrific job done in building up such a large, active membership.
The financial statement showing a balance of $509.02 was adopted. The $700.00 surplus from the 1958 Dominion Schoolboy Playdowns has been invested in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock and has doubled in value.
Reports from individual clubs indicated they are in a healthy condition. The President of the Charlottetown Club, Mr. Gordon Stewart stated they have reached the point where they must curtail membership in the club. A very successful experiment - the operation of the club-rooms throughout the summer months was reported.
The question of eligibility of curlers in the Central Creameries (4 years) and Keefe Drug (8 years) competitions was raised by Eric Johnstone. He maintained that the eligibility rule should be based on a number of years curling, rather than years of membership in a particular club. Dr. MacDonald opposed the suggestion on the grounds that the "Island" placing teams in the Maritime Junior Playdowns (8 years and under) might not under a new ruling, have the strongest possible team. Finally, a motion to the effect that henceforth in provincial playdowns in this province, four years and eight years shall refer to "years of curling experience rather than paid up membership in a club" was passed by a vote of 16 to 10.
It was agreed that the competition, originally called Physical Fitness will be in future referred to as the Provincial Junior Playdowns.
A letter from the Charlottetown Club regarding the appointment of a Chairman for the 1964 Brier was read. On motion of D.L. Miller, seconded by Dr. W.L. MacDonald, the recommendation of the Charlottetown Club that Gordon Bennett be named as General Chairman was accepted by the meeting. It was suggested that preliminary regarding publicity would need to be carried out at the Brier Playdowns in 1962 and 1963.
The necessity of obtaining co-operation from provincial and municipal authorities before preceding further was emphasized.
On motion ( Harry Dye and Peter Sinclair) it was agreed that affiliation fees should remain at $1.00 for the present year.
It was suggested by Sq. Leader MacLeish that copies of the rules approved for play in the Dominion Curling Association competitions can be obtained and distributed.
Election of Officers
Past President-Earl Cannon, Summerside
President-Doug MacGowan, Montague
Secretary - Treasurer-Gordon L. Bennett, Charlottetown
Chairman, Games Committee-Wally Rodd, Charlottetown
Executive Vice PresidentsPresidents of all affiliated clubs in the PEI Curling Association
Charlottetown-Had MacInnis
George Kays
Summerside-Gerry Hayes
Jim Harris
Montague-Art Sullivan
Athol Robertson
R.C.A.F.-Fl. Lt. Walfender
Sgt. Hoare
Alberton-Frank Bryan
Herb Matthews
Games Committee
Charlottetown-Dr. W.L. MacDonald
Summerside-Eric Johnstone
Earl Cannon
Montague-Carl Stewart
Kenneth MacDonald
R.C.A.F.-Ft. Sgt. Spicer
Sgt. Kines
Alberton- Art Wilkie
Mont Hutt
Meeting then adjourned, following which was a delicious lunch which was served by the ladies of the Summerside Curling club.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
1962-1963 PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
The Executive of the PEI Curling Association met in the club rooms of the Charlottetown Curling Club on September 18, 1962 with the following in attendance: Messers. Gord Kines, Gord Spicer, Ron Ketch, Had MacInnis, Hal Smith, Peter Sinclair, Athol Robertson, George Kays, Earl Cannon, E.S. Giddings and Gordon Bennett.
The Secretary read a letter from the President of the D.C.A. regarding a National Mixed Bonspiel as well as the reply which had been sent by the Secretary. The meeting, on motion endorsed the Secretary's action and agreed that no further action be taken at the present time. It was felt that a mixed competition on the provincial level be tried.
On motion, moved by Mr. Cannon and seconded by Mr. Robertson it was agreed that the Executive recommend at the Annual Meeting that the PEI Curling Association should include in its 1963 program a bonspiel for curlers fifty years of age and over.
In view of the expected visit of the U.S. curlers it was agreed that the Annual Meeting be held on the second Wednesday in December.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held in the club rooms of the Charlottetown Curling Club on Wednesday, December 12, 1962 with approximately fifty-five members in attendance. The meeting was conducted by the President Mr. Doug MacGowan.
The Chairman of the 1964 Brier Committee reported on activities to date and plans to present our application for the Brier in 1964 at the Brandon Meeting in March, 1963. The meeting noted (motion of Earl Cannon, seconded by Tach MacDonald and amended by D.L. O'Rourke) four hundred dollars to reimburse the General Chairman for expenses incurred at both Kitchener and Brandon. Dr. E.S. Giddings expressed confidence in our chances of securing the Dominion Playdowns here in 1964 and Dr. W. L. MacDonald expressed the opinion that the Association should be represented by several persons at Brandon.
The code of ethics proposed for adoption at the Dominion Curling Association was discussed and the Secretary read correspondence he had received from the Alberton Curling Association as well as from the Canadian Curling Association. These two groups have conflicting views on the proposed code with the western group favoring a liberal interpretation of the rules respecting bonspiel prizes and expense money while the Canadian Association wishes more definite restrictions and limitations on these things. Comments on the proposed code were made by Dr. MacDonald, Dr. Giddings and Frank Acorn and it was agreed that we support the proposed code as it applies to residency and gambling.
Correspondence relating to a proposal for a National Mixed Competition was read and discussed and on motion of Dr. Giddings and Had MacInnis it was agreed that we "stand put" with respect to such as competition on the Dominion level. It was thought that such a competition might be tried on a provincial level.
Considering discussion took place regarding the possibility of holding a Provincial Senior Male Competition in 1963 and an invitation to hold the same at the Charlottetown Curling Club was accepted. It was agreed that the age limit for this competition should be fifty years and over. (Motion Earl Cannon and Gordon Spicer).
An application for affiliation from the Charlottetown Golf and Winter Club and this group was accepted unanimously as a member club of the PEI Curling Association. Their request to hold the 1964 British Consols Play-Offs in their new curling rink was tabled.
On motion of Earl Cannon, seconded by Had MacInnis it was agreed that the 1963 Legion Competition should be open to an unlimited number of Legion teams.
The election of officers resulted in the following slate for 1963:
President-Frank Bryan, Alberton
Vice President-Presidents of all affiliated clubs
Secretary - Treasurer-Gordon Bennett
Chairman Games-George Nicholson, Montague
Executive:
Art Wilkie, Erskine Campbell, Alberton
Wayne Mitchell, F./Lt. Farrell, R.C.A.F.
Arnold MacLellan, Ron MacDonald, Summerside
Ken MacDonald, Foch MacDonald, Montague
Dan O'Rourke, Had MacInnis, Charlottetown
Games Committee:
Earl Cannon, Bill Nugent, Summerside
Reg Pridham, Herb Matthews, Alberton
F./Lt. Glover, Sgt. Lusty, R.C.A.F.
Emmett MacDonald, W. Rodd, Charlottetown
Pete Sinclair
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
An Executive Meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held in the club rooms of the Summerside Curling Club on Tuesday evening, May 7, 1963. Present were the following: Frank Bryan, Eric Johnston, Doug Saunders, Ron Ketch, Maurice Lusty, Louis Leger and Gordon Bennett.
A brief report on the 1964 Brier plans up to the present time was given by the General Chairman, Gordon Bennett.
The Secretary read from the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on December 3, 1958 the following:
"F.R. MacLaine 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 success both financially and otherwise. All bills having been paid left a surplus in the vicinity of $700.00. The success attained in the organization for this event should prove that we need not worry about the larger Dominion Curling event, which we believe, will be held here in 1964.
A minor misunderstanding was experienced here regarding the question as to what was to be done with the $700.00 surplus. F.R. MacLaine took the stand that this fund had been set aside to be used in the future for the promotion of School Curling. Dr. Wen MacDonald did not agree with Rankin stating that at a meeting of all School Curling Committee Chairmen this money was set aside as a nest egg to be used in the organization for the Brier should it be held here in 1964. Frank Acorn, Chairman of Publicity, School Curling sided with Dr. Wen in this and when Gordon Bennett who acted as Secretary of the meeting mentioned, produced and read the minutes of this meeting. The minutes went to show that both Dr. MacDonald and Frank Acorn were correct in their assumption. Misunderstanding cleared up to the satisfaction of all present".
In view of this information it was moved ( Eric Johnston, seconded by Maurice Lusty and carried) that the proceeds from the sale of investments now in the hands of Wm. Mellish, F.R. MacLaine, and Dr. W.L. MacDonald , be transferred to the 1964 Brier Committee Fund for organizational purposes and made payable to the Treasurer Mr. Gordon Stewart.
Considerable discussion took place with the regard to the necessity of having revised by-laws for the PEI Curling Association and it was agreed (motion of Lusty and Ketch) that Doug Saunders and the Secretary be asked to draft a set of by-laws for the PEI Curling Association and submit the same to the next Annual Meeting for adoption, after being circulated previously among the various clubs.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
1963-1964
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING - 1963
The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held in Summerside on Wednesday, December 4, 1963 at 8:00 pm. This change of hour resulted in a good attendance of members from all clubs.
The President Mr. Frank Bryan in his opening remarks expressed appreciation for the fine co-operation he had received during the year.
Mr. George Nicholson, Chairman of the Games Committee reported the holding of two new competitions , viz. the Men's Senior and the Island Mixed. Mr. Nicholson recommended that the rules of play in PEI competitions be made to coincide with those of the D.C.A. This recommendation was subsequently adopted in the form of a motion - moved by George MacPherson and seconded by Earl Cannon.
George MacPherson in reporting for the R.C.A.F. Club expressed the wishes of his club to make their facilities available for the various provincial competitions. He also expressed the desire of the R.C.A.F. schoolboys to participate in Island Playdowns provided they conform to the rules of play as laid down for this competition. On motion (Frank Acorn and George Nicholson) it was agreed that the R.C.A.F. schoolboys be included in competition for Island Championships.
The Secretary summarized the replies which had been received from member clubs regarding the rules which should govern any Senior Men's competition on a National level. After considerable discussion it was agreed that the majority opinion of the clubs with respect to the questionnaire be followed except with regard to the residence rule. On this latter point it was agreed on motion (Frank Acorn and Foch MacDonald) that the residence rule as laid down for Brier competition (August 1 deadline) be followed in the Men's Senior.
Mr. Earl Cannon presented the report of the Nominating Committee which was adopted unanimously. It read as follows:
President-Arthur Love, Charlottetown
Vice President-S/L Terry Hea, R.C.A.F.
Secretary - Treasurer-Gordon Bennett, Charlottetown
Additional Executive members: Bill Nugent, Fred Davison, Summerside. Alf Wolfenden, Gordon Spicer (R.C.A.F.). Allison MacDonald, Don Wonnacott, Summerside. Doug Saunders, Frank Acorn (Belvedere), Edwin Turner, Alberton. Peter Sinclair, Montague. Past President Frank Bryan is an ex-officio member of the Executive.
Mr. F.R. MacLaine, PEI representative for the Schoolboy Curling commented on the fine showing of the PEI boys at Guelph. Mr. MacLaine was renamed as the Island representative for Schoolboy Curling.
Mr. Eric Johnston enquired concerning the duties of the official representing the Island on Schoolboy Curling matters. Mr. Frank Acorn and Mr. Art Love both spoke in glowing terms of Mr. MacLaine's long association with schoolboy curling and he was tendered a vote of thanks for his efforts.
Mr. Russell Hayes, Alberton extended the vote even further to all people of all clubs who had helped with the school curling program.
Mr. Peter Sinclair of Montague was named as a representative to the meetings of the Dominion Curling Association in March, 1964.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
The Executive of the PEI Curling Association met at the Belvedere Club on December 18, 1963 with all members present.
On motion (Acorn and Davison) it was agreed that the PEI Curling Association provide one float, representative of all affiliated clubs with the cost to be defrayed by an assessment on each club.
On motion of Hea and Nugent it was decided that the PEI Curling Association sponsor the Mixed Curling Bonspiel and that the anticipated $480.00 in entry fees be disposed of as follows: Fifty per cent of the entry be paid to the winning team for their trip to Toronto; of the remainder 60% will go in prizes to the winner and 40% will be used for prizes for the runner-up.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
PRESIDENTS REPORT TO PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION FOR 1963-1964 SEASON
The 1963-1964 curling season has been one of the most active seasons that PEI has to date. After several years of talking and planning we have seen the successful completion of the first Brier Competition to be held on PEI and which I think you will agree we all enjoyed immensely and the benefits to curling in this area will be felt for several years. We have a full report concerning the Brier from the General Chairman Gordon Bennett in the meeting. I would also like to congratulate Gordon on the excellent job he did in organizing and operating the Briar.
In addition this past season we have seen the first season of Curling at Belvedere Golf and Country Club with their excellent club facilities and four sheets of ice. They should be congratulated on the excellent work they did during their first year of operation.
We also have the introduction of two Curling Clubs at Souris and Crapaud which while they are yet not members of our organization we hope within a short while to be able to welcome them to our midst and have the pleasure of curling in their rinks.
For the first time we have had the Dominion Mixed Bonspiel where Jiggs MacDonald and his rink gave us excellent representation and this Bonspiel at the provincial level proved to be extremely popular especially with the rinks at the Charlottetown Curling Club which made up a very large percentage of the entries.
Respectfully Submitted
H.A. Love
1964-1965
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
A meeting of the Executive of the PEI Curling Association was held at Summerside on Saturday, October 24th, 1964.
The matter of having the PEI Curling Association represented annually at the meetings of the Dominion Curling Association was discussed at some length. It was agreed that in future the expenses of one delegate should be paid each year by the PEI Curling Association. On motion of Doug Saunders, seconded by Bill Nugent and carried, your Secretary, who is also the second Vice President of the D.C.A. was named as this year's representative.
The advisability of having the host club provide the dinner at the Annual Meeting of the Association was discussed. It was felt that, in future banquet expenses of the Executive and the accredited delegates should be borne by the PEI Curling Association.
It was agreed (on motion of Addie MacDonald and Pete Sinclair) that Dr. E.S. Giddings be the PEI representative on the Senior's Committee of the Dominion Curling Association for the 1965 season.
Gordon L.Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Club room on Saturday, October 31, 1964. Representatives were present from the Charlottetown Curling Club, Summerside, Montague, R.C.A.F. , Belvedere, Crapaud and Souris.
The President's report presented presented by Mr. Art Love showed a most active year. He referred to the activity shown in both Souris and Crapaud with the establishment of their clubs and the successful first season of curling at the new Belvedere Club.
Mr. D.L. O'Rourke presented the report of the Nominating Committee which follows:
President-F/L.A.N. Forgie
Vice President-Peter Sinclair
Secretary - Treasurer-Gordon L. Bennett
Executive Addie MacDonald, Clifford Campbell, Hugh Simpson, Frank Acorn, Gordon Spicer, Allie Hannen, Ed Turner, Kenneth MacDonald, Bill Nugent, Bert Hunter. Souris was asked to name a member for the Executive within two weeks.
Mr. Gordon Bennett, 2nd Vice President of the D.C.A. was named as delegate to the 1965 D.C.A. meetings in Saskatoon with the expenses of the said delegate borne by the PEI Curling Association.
Three names were presented to the meeting for the position as PEI representative on the Dominion School Curling Committee. These were: F.R. MacLaine, Eric Johnstone and Gordon Spicer. On a secret ballot Mr. Spicer was named to this position.
Meeting then adjourned.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION 1964 -1965
Past President-Art Love, 100 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PEI
President-F/L. A.N. Forgie,
Summerside, PEI
Vice President-Peter Sinclair, Montague, PEI
Secretary - Treasure-rGordon L. Bennett, 102 Upper Prince Street
Charlottetown
AFFILIATED CLUBS
Charlottetown Curling Club-President: Dr. J.C. Gallant
Charlottetown, PEI-Secretary: Kenneth Jenkins
Summerside Curling Club-Presiident:David Miller
Summerside, PEI-Secretary: Gordon Higgins
Montague Curling Club-President: Douglas Coffin
Montague, PEI-Secretary: Kenneth MacDonald
Belvedere Golf and Winter Club-President: H.E. Miller
Charlottetown, PEI-Secretary: Ivo Cudmore
Alberton Curling Club-President: Chester Hayes
Alberton, PEI-Secretary: J.H. Myrick
R.C.A.F. Curling Club-President:George MacPherson
Summerside, PEI-Secretary:R.V. O'Malley
Souris Curling Club-President: Carmille Gallant
Souris, PEI-Secretary:Henry Larter
The Prince Edward Curling Association
Games Committee:
I wish to give a brief account of the activities of the Games Committee for the 1964-1965 curling season.
The Seniors Competition in January drew a smaller entry list than in the previous year because of the 55 and Over age qualification. A strong rink, skipped by Dr. Wen MacDonald, won the championship and represented this province most capably in the Seagram Cup play at Port Arthur.
Another provincial winner was declared at the Belvedere Club in mid February when the Canadian Legion Playdowns were held. The Athol Robertson rink from Montague won this competition and represented Prince Edward Island at Drummondville, Quebec in the National competition.
The Summerside Curling Club was host to the Provincial Mixed Competition which drew an entry list of eighteen rinks. A rink skipped by Gord Spicer of the R.C.A.F. won this competition and represented this province in a fine way at the O'Keefe's National Competition in Toronto.
All which is respectfully submitted,
Addie MacDonald, Chairman
Games Committee
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
The Executive of the PEI Curling Association met at the Belvedere Golf and Winter Club on November 17, 1964.
It was agreed that the 1965 Schoolboy Provincial Bonspiel should be an open bonspiel without limitation on the number of participating teams. The responsibility of vouching for the capability of any team to participate rests with the Curling Club from which each rink operates. (Acorn, Spicer)
It was agreed by the meeting that the President and Secretary should be authorized to purchase for our most recently affiliated club, Souris, some article of use for their curling club. The presentation is to be made at the time of their official opening and the cost is to be in the neighborhood of $50.00.
It was suggested that the Secretary write to Dr. Beale, Saskatoon regarding a suitable draw or drawbook for use in our various competitions particularly for the British Consols play.
The entry fees for the various bonspiels in this year's program were set as follows: British Consols - $12.00, Mixed - $12.00, Junior - $8.00, Seniors - $8.00.
The Secretary agreed to contact Clifford Ramsay, Representative of PEI on Maritime Junior Playdowns competition regarding developments of this competition.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45pm.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
1965-1966
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
A meeting of the Executive of the PEI Curling Association was held in the Summerside Curling Club on October 26, 1965.
It was agreed (Frank Acorn, Art Love) that Dr. E.S. Giddings be the PEI representative at the Seniors Competition in 1966.
The meeting also named Mr. David MacLeod, Charlottetown as the PEI representative for the School Boy Curling for 1966.
It was agreed that the Incoming President, along with Gordon Bennett be the D.C.A. delegates at this year's Brier competition in Halifax. The meeting approved of the payment of the expenses of both by the PEI Curling Association.
The meeting authorized a Committee consisting of Art Love, Stan Bryenton, and Gordon Bennett to approach Mr. Dave Boswell, Director of the Physical Fitness Program in the appointment of a coach for the School Boy Curling in this province. It was felt that this person could move around the province and assist schoolboys in various areas.
The question of having suitable crests for the members of all the teams representing this province in National competitions was raised. A committee consisting of Frank Acorn, Al Forgie, and Bill Nugent was named to suggest a suitable design for such a crest and to report at the General Meeting.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary
PROPOSED BY-LAWS FOR THE PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION
1. The Association shall be called the Prince Edward Island Curling Association and shall be affiliated with the Dominion Curling Association and through it with the Royal Caledonian Curling Club of Scotland.
2.The Object shall be to promote the game of curling in the Province of PEI and to unite all curling clubs therein into one Organization.
3.The Membership shall consist of male curling members in good standing of all clubs affiliated with the Association.
4.Every club in the Province of PEI actually engaged in the operation of a curling rink shall be eligible for affiliation.
5.Applications for affiliation in the Association shall be in writing and shall state that the applicant agrees to pay dues assessed as herein provided and to abide by the By-Laws of the Association.
6.Any affiliate may resign from the Association by written notice addressed to the Secretary of the Association. Such resignation shall be effective upon receipt but shall not discharge, however, the resigning affiliate from the obligation to pay the Association any assessments which are due and unpaid to the end of the current calendar or fiscal year.
7.The affiliation of any club may be terminated by a vote of three quarters of the members of the Executive for non-payment of dues or for failure of such member to abide by the By-Laws of the Association, provided that in the case of termination of membership for non-payment of dues such member shall be automatically reinstated if within sixty days after such termination there shall be paid to the Association all arrears of dues to date of reinstatement.
8.The management of the affairs of the Association shall be vested in the Executive which in addition to the powers and authority by these By-Laws, or otherwise expressly conferred on them, shall have power to direct and supervise all the affairs of the Association including, but not by way of limitation, the power to incur indebtedness, authorize, look after, and maintain schedules, set dues, and playing conditions for bonspiels under its jurisdiction.
9.The Executive shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and one member appointed by each club with under a 100 male members and two members appointed by each club having 100 or more male members. The Past President shall be an Ex-Officio Member. There may also be an Honorary President, a Chaplain, a Historian, no one of whom shall have power of management. All members of the Executive shall be elected at the Annual Meeting of Members and shall be chosen from members of the Association. Each member of the Executive shall serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Association and until the election of his successor. In the event that a club does not specify its representative or representatives on the Executive prior to the date of the Annual Meeting of Members its representative or representatives on the Executive may be re-elected for the following year or the Nominating Committee may transmit to the Annual Meeting the name of such other person as it may deem advisable providing such person is agreeable to act. Six members shall constitute a Quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of the Executive.
10.The Annual Meeting of members of the Association shall be held in the City of Charlottetown, or at such place within the Province of PEI at such time not later than the 2nd Tuesday of October in each year as may be determined by the Executive. This meeting shall be called to receive the report of the Executive on the affairs of the Association for the year then past, to receive a statement of income and expenditures for the preceding fiscal year, to elect members of the Executive and to transact general business relating to the affairs of the Association. Notice of meeting shall be mailed to each affiliated club at least 14 days prior to the date of such meeting. Fifteen members shall constitute a Quorum for the transaction of Business at all meetings of the Association.
11.Special meetings of the members may be called by the President and shall be called by the President or failing him, the Secretary upon written request of the Executive. Written notice stating the time and place of a special meeting and the matters to be presented at such meeting shall be mailed to each affiliated club at least 5 days prior to the date of such meeting.
12.The annual dues for each affiliated club shall be at the rate of one dollar per male curling member of the club. Dues shall be payable on the Fifteenth of January of each year. Should a club fail to pay its dues by the due date, its members shall not be eligible to compete in bonspiels sponsored by the Association.
13.An auditor shall be elected by the delegates at the Annual Meeting to hold office until the next Annual Meeting. The auditor shall examine the Secretary-Treasurer's accounts and financial statement and certify to their correctness.
14.Each club may not appoint more than two delegates from its membership to act and vote for it at Association meetings. It shall not be competent for any delegate to represent more than one club. Each delegate present at a meeting shall be entitled to one vote. Any officer or member of the Executive present at a meeting, shall be entitled to vote on his own behalf, but in that case shall not be entitled to vote as a delegate from his club.
15.The Executive shall, previous to the Annual Meeting appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of three members of the Association, to prepare a slate of Officers in accordance with Article No.9. Further nominations may be made by accredited delegates. If more nominations are received than there are offices to be filled a secret ballot shall be taken. Otherwise the Secretary shall be instructed to cast one ballot for election of officers and executive.
16.No alternation or amendments shall be made in the By-Laws of the Association, except at an Annual Meeting or a meeting especially called for that purpose. The proposed alteration or amendment shall be stated in the notice of such meeting. No alteration or amendment shall become law unless it receives two-thirds of the votes cast at the meeting,
17.General order of business at Annual Meetings.
1.Report of Credentials
2.Report of curlers deceased during the year.
3.Minutes of last meeting.
4.President's report
5.Secretary-Treasurer's report
6.Other reports
7.Correspondence
8.Business arising out of the above
9.Announcement of sites for bonspiels
10.Election of Officers
11.Election of Dominion Curling Representative
12.Election of Auditor
13.Votes of thanks
14.Installation of new President
15.New President's remarks
16.New Business
17.Adjournment
18.Any affiliated club wishing to be host for an Association competition must notify the Secretary of the Association in writing at least one month before the date of the Annual Meeting. The sites for all Association competitions shall be decided by the Executive. The dates for all Association competitions shall be set by the Executive as early as possible after consultation with the Host club concerned, and all affiliated clubs shall be notified of the dates by the Secretary.
19.The following competitions are under the jurisdiction of the Association.
1.British Consols Trophy
2.Royal Canadian Legion Championship
3.Schoolboy Championship
4.Mixed Championship
5.Senior Championship
6.Junior Championship
7.Central Creameries Trophy
8.Gaboury Trophy
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING 1965
The Annual Meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held in the club rooms of the Belvedere Golf and Winter Club on Saturday, November 13th, 1965. Mr. Peter Sinclair of Montague presided over the meeting.
The minutes of the last Annual Meeting were read by the Secretary and on motion by Mr. Frank Acorn and Mr. Keith Kennedy were adopted by the meeting. The report of the Secretary-Treasurer showed a small surplus on the year's operation and the balance in the Bank of Montreal as of October 31, 1965 of $1,037.13. It was noted by the Secretary-Treasurer that the PEI Curling Association owns eighteen shares of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, common stock, which were purchased from the funds from the 1964 Brier in Charlottetown. These funds have been designated for future use in sponsoring a National Curling Association under the auspices for the PEI Curling Association, if such disposition of funds is advisable.
A healthy situation in the various curling clubs in the province was indicated by reports delivered by the following representatives: Montague, Mr. Ken MacDonald; Charlottetown Curling Club, Dr. J.C. Gallant; Souris, Mr. Henry Larter; Summerside, Mr. Bert Hunter; R.C.A.F., Mr. Frank MacNeil; Belvedere, Mr. Hugh Simpson; and Alberton, Mr. Upton Seaman. Mr. Larter, in his report, noted that Souris, a member of the Association for the first time, entered teams in all Provincial competitions. Mr. MacNeil speaking for the R.C.A.F. and their competitions expressed their regret that with fifty-four teams in the mixed bonspiels, none was entered from Charlottetown. In the report of the Alberton Curling Club it was noted the difficulty that is being encountered in getting interest established.
Considerable discussions ensued regarding the Island's Provincial Mixed competition and the sponsorship of this Bonspiel. Mr. Arthur Clarke of Summerside who for a number of years sponsored a mixed competition at the Summerside Curling Club expressed his desire to have the name of his firm, Maritime Asphalt Co., associated with Mixed Playdowns in this province. Information presented to the meeting indicated that the Canadian Breweries Ltd. who sponsor this event on the National level were also interested in providing some sponsorship at the Provincial level. The matter was discussed very fully and Mr. Eric Johnston made the following motion, seconded by Mr. A.I. Wolfenden resolved that the Island Mixed Championship for 1966 sponsored by MAPCO (The Maritime Asphalt Co.). An amendment to this motion was presented to the meeting by Dr. Gallant, seconded by Mr. Keith Kennedy and reads as follows: "At some future date, no later than three weeks, hence, the Executive be empowered to consider applications for sponsorship of the Provincial Mixed Competition and determine which sponsor best serves the interests of Island curling". Further discussion led to the withdrawal of the original motion by Mr. Johnston and the statement of Mr. Clark that he would leave the matter in the hands of the Executive. The Chairman then presented the amendment as an original motion and the same was carried unanimously.
A very comprehensive report of Schoolboy Curling, containing many recommendations for the future of this part of our program prepared by Mr. Gordon Spicer, now in Germany, was read to the meeting by the Secretary. On motion of Mr. Frank Acorn and seconded by Mr. Hugh Simpson the report was adopted. Mr. Stan Bryenton reported to the meeting that a committee had met with Mr. David Boswell, Director of Physical Fitness, regarding the prospects of obtaining assistance from his department towards further development of the Schoolboy Curling in this province. Mr. Boswell expressed a willingness to do all within his power to assist in this work and even though for the current year there is no budgetary appropriation, he felt that $200.00 would be available by way of financial assistance towards the expenses of the Curling Instructor. A motion of Mr. Hal Johannsen and seconded by Mr. Art Love the meeting recommended that the Association be empowered to spend up to $250.00 together with the suggested $200.00 from the Department of Physical Fitness for promotion of School Boy Curling, and it was suggested that any remuneration given to any instructor be in the form of expense money rather than payment for services rendered.
Officers and Executive for 1966
Past President-F/L Al Forgie, R.C.A.F.
President-Mr. Peter Sinclair, Montague
Secretary-Treasurer-Mr. Douglas George, Charlottetown
Vice President-Mr. D.L. O'Rourke
Executive Members: Charlottetown Club - John Squarebriggs, Jr., Bob Dillon.
Belvedere Golf & Winter Club - E. Frank Acorn, H.H. Simpson.
Summerside - Glen Law, Lloyd Lawless.
R.C.A.F. - Lloyd Miller, F/Sgt. Joe Stark.
Montague - Kenneth MacDonald
Alberton - Ed Turner.
Souris - Henry Larter.
It was indicated to the meeting that it may be possible to obtain on PEI in the near future the National Seniors Competition. An invitation was extended by Mr. Ken Jenkins, President of the Charlottetown Club, to use their facilities for the National event, if and when it comes to this province. On motion of Dr. Giddings, seconded by Mr. A.I. Wolfenden the meeting approved of an invitation to host the National Seniors competition in the Charlottetown Curling Club in either 1968 or 1969. It was agreed that the formal invitation should be sent to the National sponsors.
Correspondence read at the meeting revealed that the Central Creameries Ltd. who for many years have sponsored the Four Year and Under Curling bonspiel in this province have found it necessary to discontinue their sponsorship. Appreciation was expressed for their assistance over the many years and the hope that they may find it possible to renew their sponsorship at some future date.
A request was also received from the Chairman of the Curling Committee, PEI Command regarding the Canadian Legion Provincial Bonspiel and limit the number of games played per day by each rink. The letter suggested that in as much as the National Legion Bonspiel since 1962 has been limiting the number of games per day to two, that this same practice be followed in this province.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned and a delicious dinner was then provided by the caterers at the Belvedere Golf and Winter Club.
Gordon L. Bennett
Secretary - Treasurer
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
An Executive Meeting of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on November 20, 1965.
Two proposed sponsors for the Mixed Curling Bonspiel were Canadian Breweries of Montreal and Arthur Clark representing Maritime Asphalt Products, Summerside. After some discussion it was moved by Henry Larter and seconded by Ken MacDonald that the Prince Edward Island Curling Association accept the offer of the Canadian Breweries to sponsor the Prince Edward Island Mixed Curling Bonspiel providing a trophy and eight prizes to be given to the winners and runners-up. Approved.
It was decided that a letter should be sent to Mr. Arthur Clark thanking him for this kind offer to sponsor the Mixed Curling Bonspiel and at the same time point out that the Tyro Competition is without a sponsor. Mr. Clark should be requested to advise the Executive by December 1, 1965 if he would sponsor this event.
A letter is to be sent to the Canadian Breweries advising them that their offer to sponsor the Prince Edward Island Mixed Curling Bonspiel has been accepted and to make any further arrangements necessary for their participating in this competition.
Mr. Frank Acorn is to be requested to have the proposed Provincial Curling Crest ready for approval by December 1, 1965.
D.R. George
Secretary - Treasurer
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
An Executive Meeting of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on December 18, 1965.
It was moved by Hugh Simpson and seconded by Ken MacDonald for the various bonspiels in this year's program would be as follows: British Consols - $12.-00, Mixed - $12.00, Junior - $12.00, Tyro-$12.00, Senior's - $8.00. Approved.
Moved by Lloyd Miller and seconded by Henry Larter that the Provincial Crest submitted by Frank Acorn of the Special Committee be adopted with the following recommended changes:
1. Handles of the broom on both sides of the rock on top of crest be removed.
2. Blue background of Prince Edward Island be changed to white. Approved.
Moved by Glen Law and seconded by Henry Larter that Ken MacDonald arrange for a sponsor of the Tyro Competition. Approved.
D.R. George
Secretary - Treasurer
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
An Executive meeting of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on January 22, 1966.
It was moved by Lloyd Lawless and seconded by Hugh Simpson that E.S. Giddings be our nominee for the Executive D.C.A. for 1966-1967. Motion Carried.
A general discussion took place on matters pertaining to Association business and included reports received from the following: Frank Acorn has received 24 Curling crests from Stanley A. Grant Limited, Toronto at $11.00 each . Total costs $264.00 - plus 11% Federal Sales Tax. Delivery date is for February 10, 1966.
Ken MacDonald has two firms interested in sponsoring the Tryo Competition. This matter will be finalized shortly.
The banquet to be held at the Summerside Curling Club on Monday, February 14th, in connection with the draw for the British Consols competition came up for discussion. It was decided that the Secretary should send invitations to the head table guests.
It was agreed that the next meeting of the Executive would be held at the Summerside Curling Club on Friday, February 11th, at 8:00 pm.
D.R. George, Secretary-Treasurer
January 25th, 1966
The Dominion Curling Association
406 Moorgate Street, St. James Street12
Manitoba
NAME OF ASSOCIATION: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS OF YOUR ASSOCIATION FOR 1965 -1966:
President-Peter Sinclair, Montague, PEI
Vice President-D.L. O'RourkeCharlottetown, PEI
Secretary - Treasurer-D.R. GeorgeCharlottetown, PEI
DATE OF ANNUAL MEETING-November 13, 1965
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLUBS AFFILIATED WITH YOUR
ASSOCIATION AS AT LAST ANNUAL MEETING: 7 Clubs
NUMBER OF LADY CURLERS IN YOUR TERRITORY: Approximately 500
TOTAL INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION (MEN CURLERS)
AS AT LAST ANNUAL MEETING: 668
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF JUNIOR (HIGH SCHOOL AGE)
PLAYERS IN ASSOCIATION: 200
YOUR PRESENT EXECUTIVE MEMBER OF D.C.A. 1965-66 - Dr. Giddings
NAME OF DELEGATE TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING 1966 -Peter Sinclair
NAME OF ALTERNATE DELEGATE ANNUAL MEETING 1966 -Hugh H. Simpson
NAME OF NOMINEE FOR EXECUTIVE D.C.A. FOR 1966-67- Dr. E.S. Giddings
1966-1967
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
A meeting of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on Wednesday night, November 2, 1966.
Ken MacDonald reported that the Canada Permanent Trust Company with the office in Charlottetown were prepared to sponsor the Tyro Competition. They would provide a trophy for the annual competition with trophies for the winners and runners-up. The PEI Curling Association is to provide the banquet.
It was moved by Lloyd Lawless, seconded by Bob Dillon and carried that the Canada Permanent Trust Company's offer to sponsor the Tryo Competition be accepted with the PEI Curling Association providing the banquet.
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Douglas R. George
Secretary - Treasurer
The Charlottetown Curling Club
Charlottetown, PEI November 5, 1966
We the Nominating Committee present the following Slate of Officers for the year 1966-1967.
Past President-Peter Sinclair
President-Danny O'Rourke
Vice President-Lloyd Lawless
Secretary - Treasurer-Doug George
EXECUTIVE
Charlottetown-Clary Flemming
Lawrence Blakney
Belvedere-Frank Acorn
Stan Bryanton
Summerside-Charles McIntosh
Gordon Higgins
R.C.A.F-.M.A. Johanson
Alberton-E.W. Turner
Montague-Kenneth MacDonald
Souris-Arthur Peters Sr.
Respectfully Submitted
Ken Jenkins, Chairman
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 Saturday, November 5th, 1966. Representatives were present from the Charlottetown Curling Club, Summerside, Belvedere Golf and Winter Club, Montague and Souris. The R.C.A.F. and Alberton Curling Clubs were not represented.
In absence of the President, Danny O'Rourke, Vice President conducted the meeting.
A report was given by Dr. Sterling Giddings on the Dominion Curling Association meeting held in Halifax. He reported that the Dominion Curling Association was in need of additional finances and that two methods had been suggested to raise funds. Briefly they are as follows:
1. That every male curler in Canada, through their respective clubs be assessed $1.00. This amount when invested would insure the Association adequate funds for some time. This amount would be in addition to the yearly fee assessed each Association by the Dominion Curling Association.
2. A graduate scale as proposed by a member of the Dominion Curling Association Executive and all ready agreed to by two of the larger Associations in Canada. This method would give the larger Associations more votes than the smaller ones. Under the present system and No.1 above all, Associations have the same number of votes. The number of votes under Suggestion No.2 as follows:
15,000 members or less= 2 votes
30,000 members or less=3 votes
Over 30,000 members =4 votes
It was moved by S. Bryanton, seconded by I. Austin that the Prince Edward Island Curling Association approve the recommendations of $1.00 per member and our recommendation be forwarded to the Dominion Curling Association. Motion Carried.
It was moved by Ken Jenkins, seconded by Art Love and carried that an invitation to host the National Seniors Competition in the Charlottetown Curling Club at the earliest possible date be sent to the National sponsor and the Dominion Curling Association.
A general discussion took place regarding the Legion Bonspiel and its supervision. On a motion of Ken Jenkins, seconded by Lloyd Lawless and carried that a letter be sent to the Provincial Command, Royal Canadian Legion requesting that they advise the Association in writing if they want the Prince Edward Island Curling Association to conduct the annual Legion Bonspiel, setting the date and place of the Bonspiel and if they agree that the Dominion Curling Association Rules will govern the play.
We the Nominating Committee present the following Slate of Officers for the year 1966-1967.
Past President-Peter Sinclair
President-Danny O'Rourke
Vice President-Lloyd Lawless
Secretary - Treasurer-Doug George
EXECUTIVE
Charlottetown-Clary Flemming
Lawrence Blakney
Belvedere-Frank Acorn
Stan Bryanton
Summerside-Charles McIntosh
Gordon Higgins
R.C.A.F.-M.A. Johanson
Alberton-E.W. Turner
Montague-Kenneth MacDonald
Souris-Arthur Peters Sr.
Respectfully submitted, Ken Jenkins, Chairman
The report of the Nominating Committee was presented by the Chairman of that Committee, Ken Jenkins and proposed the following Officers and Executive for 1967. Past President Peter Sinclair, Montague. President Danny O'Rourke, Charlottetown. Secretary - Treasurer Douglas George, Charlottetown. Vice President Lloyd Lawless, Summerside and the following Executive members:
Charlottetown-Clary Fleming, Lawrence Blakney
Belvedere-Frank Acorn, Stan Bryanton
Summerside- Charles McIntosh, Gordon Higgins
R.C.A.F.- M.A. Johanson
Alberton-E.W. Turner
Montague-Kenneth MacDonald
Souris- Arthur Peters, Sr.
As there were no further nominations from the floor, the report of the Nominating Committee was adopted on motion of Dr. Angus MacEachern and seconded by Art Love. Motion Carried.
On motion of Ken Jenkins, seconded by Cliff Campbell that Dr. Sterling Giddings and the President of the PEI Curling Association Danny O'Rourke, be our representatives to the Dominion Curling Association Annual Meeting in Ottawa in 1967 and that their expenses be paid by our Association. Motion Carried.
On motion of Andy Humphrey, seconded by Clary Fleming, that the above motion be amended to read, "The President of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association or his alternate be sent to the Dominion Curling Association Annual Meeting in Ottawa in 1967 with expenses paid by the Association". Motion Carried.
It was moved by A. Love, seconded by C. Fleming, that the Provincial Curling Pins be obtained and distributed to all curling clubs. Motion Carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned and a delicious supper was provided by the ladies of the Charlottetown Curling Club.
D.R. George
Secretary - Treasurer
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING
A meeting of the Executive of the PEI Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on November 27, 1966.
A letter from the Royal Canadian Legion was read. They have agreed that the PEI Curling Association should conduct the Annual Legion Bonspiel and that the rules of the D.C.A. would apply. The Legion requested that the 1967 Bonspiel be held in Summerside.
On motion of Stan Bryenton, seconded by Art Peters, that the Legion Bonspiel be held in Summerside in 1967. Motion Carried.
A letter from the D.C.A. concerning the dress to be worn at the Brier Games in Ottawa was discussed. It was agreed that every effort be made to have the outer curling sweater and the under garment the same color. The letters, PEI is to be worn on the under garment. Letters to be 4 inches high. The D.C.A. is to be so advised.
The Secretary is to investigate the securing of PEI curling pins.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Douglas R. George Secretary- Treasurer
EXECUTIVE MEETING
A meeting of the Executive of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on January 22, 1967.
The British Consols Banquet is to be held at the Belvedere Golf and Winter Club on February 13, 1967 at 7:00pm. A reception will be held for head table guests at 6:30pm. Cost of banquet was set at $2.00 per person. Cost of reception is to be born by the host club.
The banquet for the Mixed Competition is to be held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on February 6, 1967 at 7:00pm. A reception will be held at 6:30pm for head table guests. Cost of banquet was set at $2.00 per person. Cost of reception is to be born by host club.
Assistance to the Junior Curlers male and female, was discussed. It was agreed that the Secretary should write to all club presidents and advise them that the Department of Physical Fitness and the Provincial Curling Association were prepared to assist the clubs financially in sponsoring junior curling by providing prizes, etc. Clubs to advise the Secretary by February 10th if they were prepared to take part in this program; if they have such a program in operation and if they have any suggestions which would assist the Association in getting such a program moving.
The question of a Provincial Chairman for the O'Keefe Mixed Curling Bonspiel who is also to accompany the team to the Dominion Competition was raised. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Canadian Breweries and request clarification on the appointment of a representative and the duration of such appointment. The appointment of a Provincial representative would depend, to a great extent on the information or suggestions received from the sponsor.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
D.R. George
Secretary - Treasurer
EXECUTIVE MEETING
A meeting of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on April 9, 1967.
The selection of a Provincial representative for the O'Keefe Mixed Curling Bonspiel was explained by D. O'Rourke and correspondence sent and received in this connection was read by the Secretary. The purpose of this was to give full information to members of the Executive who were not present at the last meeting and to clear up any misunderstanding that existed. All members present were satisfied with the explanation and the selection of S. Bryanton as our representative for 1967.
It was moved by L. Lawless and seconded by L. Blakney that Stan Bryanton represent the PEI Curling Association at the O'Keefe National Bonspiel in 1968. Motion Carried.
After considerable discussion the Secretary was instructed to write to the Secretary of the MacDonald Brier Tankard and the Dominion Curling Association and file an application to have the "Brier" held in Charlottetown in 1973. Explaining that it will be one hundred years since we joined Confederation and this will be our contribution to Centennial year.
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned.
D.R. George
Charlottetown, PEI
October 24, 1967
As Chairman of the Games Committee of the PEI Curling Association for the past year 1966-1967, I would like to submit the following report.
The first Provincial Competition held was to declare a representative from the province for the Winter Games at Quebec. This Bonspiel was won by Dr. Wendell MacDonald.
The Men's Senior Tournament was held at Belvedere and again was won by a rink skipped by Dr. Wen MacDonald.
The Mixed Curling Competition for the O'Keefe Trophy was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club and was won by a rink skipped by Allan Smith.
The Provincial Legion Tournament was held at Summerside and two Montague Rinks reached the finals, with a rink skipped by Doug MacGowan emerging the Winner.
Respectfully submitted, S.C. Bryanton, Chairman, Games Committee
January 20, 1968
Mr. L.E. Olsen
National Seniors Chairman
14020 -109B Ave.
Edmonton, Alta.
Dear Sir,
The Executive of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association have confirmed and approved that the age limit of the Seniors Competition be lowered to 50 years.
Yours very truly,
G.A. Higgins
Secretary - Treasurer
Copy to: Dr. E.S. Giddings,18 Greenfield Ave. Charlottetown, PEI
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 October 28, 1967 at 2:00 p.m.
The minutes of the last annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on November 5, 1966 were read by the Secretary. Dr. W. MacDonald moved that the minutes be adopted. Seconded by Mr. A. Johanson. Carried.
Some discussion took place concerning the purchase of PEI Curling Association pins. It was moved by Dr. W. MacDonald that 100 curling pins be purchased. The design to be left to the incoming Executive. Seconded by D. Acorn. Motion Carried.
The Executive for the years 1967 - 1968 is as follows:
Past President-Danny O'Rourke
President-Lloyd Lawless
Vice President-Henry Larter
Secretary Gordon Higgins
D.R. George
Secretary- Treasurer
January 25th, 1968
The Dominion Curling Association
406 Moorgate Street
St. James 12, Manitoba
NAME OF ASSOCIATION-PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS OF YOUR ASSOCIATION FOR 1967 -1968
President-Lloyd Lawless
Vice President-Henry Larter
Secretary- Treasurer-Gordon Higgins
DATE OF ANNUAL MEETING-October 28, 1967
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLUBS AFFILIATED WITH YOUR
ASSOCIATION AS AT LAST ANNUAL MEETING 7
NUMBER OF LADY CURLERS IN YOUR TERRITORY 610
TOTAL INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION (MEN CURLERS)
AS AT LAST ANNUAL MEETING: 712
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF JUNIOR (HIGH SCHOOL AGE)
PLAYERS IN ASSOCIATION 250
YOUR PRESENT EXECUTIVE MEMBER OF D.C.A. 1967-1968
IS Dr. Giddings
1968-1969
PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the PEI Curling Association was held at Crapaud Curling Club on October 19, 1968 at 3:30 pm.
Mr. Lloyd Lawless, President of the PEI Curling Association presided over the first part of the meeting. After the opening remarks of the President a poll of the delegates was taken.
The minutes of the last Annual Meeting of the PEI Curling Association held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on October 28, 1967 were read and approved.
Dr. Giddings then gave a report from the Annual D.C.A. Meeting stating that the name was changed from Dominion Curling Association to Canadian Curling Association and he also gave a report on the seasons competitions.
Nominating Committee Chairman D. O'Rourke than gave the report of the Nominating Committee as follows:
President-H. Larter
Vice President-H. Simpson
Secretary - Treasurer-Dr. W. MacDonald
Past President- L. Lawless
Ken Jenkins moved nominations cease, seconded by K. Ready. Motion Carried.
At this time the new Executive took over the balance of the meeting.
G. Higgins
Secretary-Treasurer
Moved by Ken Jenkins, seconded by D. O'Rourke that Eric Johnston be appointed School Boy Curling Representative at the Dominion Level.
Vote of thanks be given to the outgoing Executive was moved by Mr. Schstrachan and seconded by K. Ramsay. This was approved.
Dr. W. MacDonald
Secretary-Treasurer
THE PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CURLING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting was held at the Charlottetown Curling Club on October 15th 1969 at 7:30 pm with good attendance. Each club had four representations and the meeting was chaired by the President Mr. Henry Larter.
Minutes of the previous annual meeting were read and approved by a motion by Frank Acorn, seconded by Bob Laird. The minutes were discussed and it was moved by Ken Jenkins, seconded by C. Morrison. Each club hosting three major competitions be assessed at $100.00 and the money be put in a special fund for our Dominion Play in this province if and when we get a Dominion Competition. Frank Acorn thought that this should be left to the Executive but the motion was carried.
The Nominating Committee chaired by Ken Jenkins brought in the following slate of officers for 1969 and 1970. Past President H. Larter, President H. Simpson, Vice President B. Dawson, Secretary-Treasurer W.L. MacDonald. These nominations were moved by K. Jenkins, seconded by Kip Ready. It was then moved by Kip Ready and seconded by Art Love that nominations cease.
It was moved by Ken Jenkins, seconded by A. Love that D. O'Rourke succeed S. Bryanton as Provincial to O'Keefe's Mixed.
Moved by Ken Jenkins, seconded by Kip Ready that Frank Acorn succeed Dr. E.S. Giddings as Senior Representative. Mr. E. Johnston was to serve his second year as School Boy Representative.
It was also moved that Dr. W.L. MacDonald be appointed as Provincial Representative at the C.C.A. level to be accompanied by the President.
Incoming President Mr. H.H. Simpson then assumed the Chair complimenting Mr. Larter and the Executive in their effort for the preceding year. As there was no new business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00pm.
- Dr. W. MacDonald, Secretary - Treasurer
ANNUAL REPORT
Gentlemen:
As your President for the past year it is my duty and pleasure to present to you my Annual Report covering the activities of our Association for this period.
The Junior Competition was held at the Montague Club and won by the Phil Michael Rink.
The Seagram's Trophy emblematic of the Senior Supremacy was once again won by the Dr. Wen MacDonald skipped rink.
The 4 Year Competition was held in the Souris Club and was won by a rink skipped by Earl Acorn of the Host Club.
The Legion Bonspiel was held at the Crapaud Curling Club and was run off quite smoothly, with the people from Crapaud doing everything possible for which they are to be highly commended. This Bonspiel was won by the Bill Beer skipped rink from the Belvedere Club, after a very close run from the star-studded team out of the Souris Rink in an extra end and then a real tough battle with the Montague boys.
At the annual meeting it was voted upon and passed down that the age limit of those competing in the Seniors Playdowns be reduced to fifty years with a total aggregate of two hundred and ten years.
There is a movement at the Dominion level headed by a committee under the chairmanship of Colin Campbell, M.P. Ontario (federal) to create a Curlers Hall of Fame similar to those of Baseball, Hockey, etc. At this time I cannot say just how far these gentlemen have pursued in their efforts on this matter but in all probability this someday will become a reality, so govern yourselves accordingly.
Three Honorary Life Memberships were presented at the Annual Meeting: Wm. J. MacKay, Montreal; Wm. E. Lumsden, Winnipeg; who I am sure many of you who have attended Dominion Meetings will have met and realize the vast amount of work these gentlemen has done in past years while serving as Secretary of the Dominion Association. And the third one was presented to our own Dr. Sterling Giddings who has not missed a Briar for the past quarter century.
Respectfully submitted,
H.H. Larter, President
REPORT OF THE GAMES COMMITTEE
January 10, 1970
The following is a report of the Games Committee of the Prince Edward Island Curling Association:
The seventh event of the season was the Junior or Eight Year Championships held at the Alberton Curling Club from March 5 to March 7 with a total of eight teams taking part. The winning rink was a rink skipped by Al McCurdy, Belvedere Golf and Winter Club.
The eighth and final event of the season was the Tyros or Four Year Competitions held at the Armed Forces Curling Club from March 19 to March 21 with a total entry of eighteen teams. The winning rink was skipped by Dave Kassner of the Charlottetown Curling Club.
During the 1969 1970 season there was a total of 133 teams that took part in the Provincial Playdowns making a total of 532 curlers participating in these events.
Kip Ready
Provincial Games Chairman
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