WELCOME BACK! It’s the start of a new curling season and I hope everyone is looking forward to it, Curling has been part of the Orillia community since 1873 and is still going strong. Our club has a reputation for being friendly and helpful due to our members, coaches and convenors. Strong membership keeps the club going. We have a variety of leagues offering curling for every skill level. Doubles curling is a new league this year as a result of interest expressed by _ enthusiastic Olympic Game watehers. The Board of Directors is working hard to keep the club operating and vibrant. The Orillia Curling Club had deficits for three years. Over the course of the summer, I met with convenors, coaches and directors. A membership committee was struck and they have been very active. The focus is on getting new members and ‘member retention. Final numbers are not out for this season, but early indications show that it will be a struggle to get to 350 active members, which is what we had for last 2 years. ‘We have three directors retiring: Mary Hutton, Registrar; Cheryl Heitzner, Secretary; and Kathy Hildebrandt, Treasurer. Our thanks ‘go out to them for all their hard work. Our AGM is November 3, at 2:00 pm at the club. We have three club members to fill these positions, but there are two positions. still vacant. If you are ready to step forward, please call me! Keep up to date by viewing the club calendar on our website, Choose “All Categories” at the bottom of the screen. Good curling everyone! Joe Fecht, PresidentOCC NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018 Japanese students try out curling! On Tuesday, October 17°, the OCC hosted 40 students from Yokohama Soei Japan. The students, aged from 11 to 18, participate in the Muskoka Language International Program and participate in day-to-day classroom life in the Gravenhurst area. MLI provide opportunities for the students to immerse themselves in the Canadian way of life. That's where curling comes into play. The Orillia Curling Club has exposed students to curling for the past few years. This year Alan Smale, Dave Campbell, Dave Boyle, Steve and Jane Barrett, Donna Arnold, Carol Wilson-Moffatt, Rick Swinton, Joe Denomy, Joe Watt and Charlene Ley provided a fun curling experience for all of the students. Curling broom donations Our curling broom collection at the club is very tired- looking! If you have recently acquired a new curling \ broom and could donate your old one, (the one with the oval head), it would be put to good use for teaching J \ new curlers, We could also use curling shoes that are in good \ condition. Please leave items at the Parks and Ree office at the \ club. Thanks!OCC NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018 Employee Curling Socials At the Orillia Curling Club This is a new initiative being offered by OCC to local businesses. Opportunities to use the curling facilities will be given during the week when the ice is not being used, The following article will be published in the December Overtime magazine Are you looking for a fun, active and social activity for work colleagues?! Then why not register for a curling afternoon or evening at the Orillia Curling Club located at Bamfield Point Recreation Centre, 500 Atherley Road. ‘The Orillia Curling Club can schedule a two- hour session, allowing work colleagues to learn the basics of curling and have a mini curling game for the nominal fee of $15 per curler. The minimum number of employees required is 8 and the maximum is 48. The Orillia Curling Club will provide two instructors for every group of 8 curlers. There are various dates and times available from Tuesdays to Fridays, ranging from 1:00pm through to late evening Employees need the following: + Warm comfortable clothing ~that allows for a good range of motion, ‘Wear pants that allow you to squat and stretch, Long sleeves, warm tops, sweaters, soft shell jackets, ete., are good choices. Avoid wearing garments that shed, such as fleece, fur, etc., since even a small particle on the ice can change the direction of a rock. + Gloves ~ to keep hands warm and to allow for a good grip on the broom when sweeping + Clean running shoes — please carry these in so they remain clean during the on-ice session, The Club will provide the rest of the equipment! Worried that some of the employees won't be able to crouch down due to sore backs or knees? We have curling sticks, which make curling similar to shuffleboard on ice! Email orilliacurlingclub@gmail.com if interested, with a subject line of “Employee Curling”. Our coordinator will get back to you to schedule a session.