Chad announced that Rotary events are being cancelled for the remainder of the Rotary year Tom provided a recap of the Curling Tournament. He was kind enough to provide me with a copy so I didn't have to take notes...what a guy! We had 48 curlers on 12 teams including Rotary teams from Kitchener-Conestogo, Guelph, London, Simcoe, and Grimsby. The rest of the teams were made up of our members and members of the GCC. The winners were from Kitchener-Conestogo. Noah's team came a close second. The "Good Sports" award for the last place team went to Neil Main's team The approximate surplus will be $1,769, versus $1,200 last year.($569 increase for those that are arithmatically challenged) and exceeded the budgeted $500 surplus by $1,269! Even though our participation was down this year by 4 teams, the 50/50 draw for cash and prizes exceeded last year's results (thanks Paul Mc.), as well as the new live auction raised an additional $725 that we did not generate last year (thanks John). As a personal addition to this part, we should also thank Todd as I believe he bought half the 50/50 tickets! Our curling members included, Chad, Kim, Randy, Paul T, Noah, Matt, Erica, Jim Mc, Murray (the ringer), Neil, Caitlin, Todd, Larissa (new curler), Keith (new curler) and Brian (new curler). Thanks to our volunteers including, Kim C., Paul Mc., Sandra P., Brian W., John J., and Tom;s wife Cathy. Again, as a personal addition, a huge shout out and thanks to Tom!! The prizes were plentiful and donated by Jocelyn, Matt, George S., Shelagh W. (Tim Hortons), Randy, Todd, Erica, Murray, Paul T, Sandy, Noah and Tom's wife Cathy. I think Cathy also tried to donate Tom?? Finally....GCC was a great venue. My (Tom's) feedback is that everyone had a good time, the food and beverage service was excellent and the curling was fun (...I dont think he asked Neil Main's team...). So it met our goal for our club to havea day of great fellowship with surrounding Rotarians and friends of rotary. And with a small surplus again this year, the one day event remains self -sufficient. Sounds like a win-win situation. Thanks for all of the club's support and mark your calendar for the 32nd bonspiel on Thursday March 4, 2021! Whew |