Hello members.
I’d like to give you an update about the ACC Annual Meeting held on May 19.
First of all, thanks to the 38 members who took the time to come out to hear the financial and Director reports, and to ask questions. Most importantly, these members voted for five candidates to be Director of the ACC Board for 2026-2027.
Thank you also to everyone who put their name forward and showed interest in running as a Director. In a volunteer-run organization like the ACC, Board Directors do the important work of running the club. Congratulations to Ian McConkey, Karen McLeish, and Debra Power who will be joining the Board and Barb Button and Keith Lascelles who were re-elected for another term. These five will join Gerry Coleman, Helen McIntosh, Ian MacLellan and Don St. John to make up the new Board.
After the Annual Meeting the new Board met to choose the Officers for the next year, in accordance with the ACC By-laws. These are the Officers:
President – Ian MacLellan
Vice-President – Ian McConkey
Treasurer – Barb Button
Secretary – Helen McIntosh
Another part of the Annual Meeting is the presentation of the ACC’s awards.
- Our Norine Duhn award goes to Heather Coles, Website Coordinator, for her work on our website and communications files. This award is for the club member who exemplifies the true spirit of curling in Almonte, through interest, dedication and effort for the betterment of the game. Her unseen and unsung work ensures that our members have the information they need through the website and our weekly newsletter.
- The JC Smithson award is presented to the curler whose enthusiasm and dedication through practice has demonstrated outstanding skills in curling. Keith Lascelles, our Facilities and Ice Manager, Youth Development Coordinator, IT pro, and Board Director is already an accomplished curler but his dedication to the Youth Development Program brings along all our younger members.
- Finally, at the end of the season Youth Development Coordinator Keith Lascelles and volunteer Art McKay presented the Douglas Cup award (for the Little Rocker who best exemplifies the spirit of good sportsmanship expressed by the qualities of Fair Play - Attitude - Attention – Attendance; these are the indicators of a true sportsman) to Ethan Halley.
- Congratulations to these great ACC members!
On a personal note, I would like to echo Don’s comments from the meeting and extend my sincere thanks to Judith Scott, Andrew Penney, and Steve Conlon for their service on the Board and their tireless dedication to improving our club for all members. I would also like to thank Don St. John for agreeing to remain on as Past President. His experience and insight will be invaluable as the club continues to move forward. I look forward to continuing the ACC’s work to build an inclusive and respectful club, strengthen our ties to the community, and provide a great curling experience for all members.
Have a great summer and I hope we’ll see you back next season. Registration opens September 8!
Ian MacLellan
President
Almonte Curling Club
