SCC Members,
 
I hope you are having an enjoyable summer!
 
As our 2020-2021 season / fiscal year comes to a close (June 30),  I wanted to update you on Club happenings:
 
Last year was obviously a challenge.  However, we are happy to report that your Club is in good financial condition (despite the emergency header repairs and COVID shutdown).  We are making plans to open the Club on a normal schedule (~11/1) with normal operations of leagues, spiels, other activities.  This could change depending on CDC and local regulations, but I for one am looking forward to getting back on the ice! 

To all who attended the April member meeting (via Zoom or live), thank you for participating.  Board elections were held.  Your Board members for the 2021-2022 year are: 

• Brian Crawford (term ends 2022)       
• Doug Runnoe (term ends 2022)                   
• Trent Wickman (term ends 2022)      
• Tim Bradshaw (term ends 2023)        
• Jim Lehto (term ends 2023)                
• Dave Podratz (term ends 2023)         
• Holly Stein (term ends 2023)          

 
The Board held officer elections at their June meeting.  Officers for the 2021-2022 year are: 

• Tim Bradshaw  - President
• Doug Runnoe – Vice President
• Holly Stein – Secretary
• Dave Podratz – Treasurer

 
The Board has established a number of committees.   We are looking for Club members to volunteer to help staff these committees.  Our goal is to allow the Club Manager to focus on administrative and non-curling tasks and have the membership take a larger role in curling related activities.  In general a board member will chair each committee.  We encourage ALL Club members to assist where they can.  To volunteer, please contact the Board member listed: 

• Bonspiel Committee – Jim Lehto
• League Committee - Doug Runnoe
• Sponsorship Committee – Joe Kubala and Dave Podratz
• Membership Committee – Holly Stein, Trent Wickman, Doug Runnoe
• Junior Curling – Doug Runnoe
• Audit Committee – Brian Crawford
• Nominating Committee – Dave Podratz

 
An audit of the 2019 -2020 finances was completed and the report was accepted by the Board.  No significant issues were found. An audit of 2020-2021 will commence shortly; if you have experience in this area and would like to assist the Audit Committee, please contact Brian Crawford. 

The Leagues Committee is getting our league commissioners in place for the season: 

• Monday – Mike O’Brien
• Tuesday – Mick Stein
• Wednesaday – TBD
• Thursday – Doug Runnoe
• Sunday – Doug Runnoe and Trent Wickman

 
We have established bonspiel dates & Chair people for the upcoming season.  Contact Jim Lehto if you can assist! 

• Cystic Fibrosis ‘spiel    November 12-14, 2021           John Bradshaw
• WSCA Playdowns        December 9-12, 2021             Irv Mossberger
• Mulligan ‘spiel             January 14-16, 2022               Michelle Lehto
• 5 & Under ‘spiel          February 25-26, 2022              Mike O’Brien
• Northwest ‘spiel          March 4-6, 2022                      Irv Mossberger

 
An SCC golf outing is being planned for September 12.  This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow curlers.  Save the date and watch for more details. 

IFinally, I want to thank everyone for all of your support over the past two years as your President.  I know you will all give our new President, Tim Bradshaw, the same support.  See you on the ice in a few months!
 
Good Curling!
 
Dave Podratz
(Outgoing) President, Superior Curling Club