Volunteer Awards for 2025/2026

For our 2nd year, we are leveraging the Curling Ontario Volunteer Award program to recognize outstanding volunteerism in our club!

This year again we solicited for nominations and appointed a small committee to review
and determine the winners. We received 16 nominations and would like to thank all those
who took time to submit their comments.
 

Andy Skipworth

Andy retires from the Board this year, having looked after our fundraising portfolio – championing and running events such as Moonlight Madness, our golf tournament as well as organizing merchandise and rock handle sponsorship. He has also served as our Ice Manager. One season, when our Ice Tech was sick, he pretty much became the Ice Tech for a few months.

Taking it upon himself to build his expertise through additional training, Andy is passionate about creating a great experience on ice for us all, and diligently oversees his team that looks after installing and removing our ice plant each year. Andy is continuing as our Ice Manager and valuable member of our Capital Project Committee! 
 

Mary Carr

Mary has made many contributions to our club over many years – including serving as our President. She has supported many a bonspiels as drawmaster, organized, baked for and entertained us all!

For several years now Mary has played the crucial role of running our Learn to Curl program. This is a critical program for our club, being the entry point for new member.  Mary’s dedication to this program has ensured our club continues to flourish and
grow. 

Thank you so much Mary, for your service to our club and for ensuring we all have fun along the way!

Mary was not able to be at the meeting to accept her award in person as she was away on one of her exciting travel adventures, so we will present it to her at a later date and be sure to share a photo.
 

Bruce Hooey

Bruce has served as our Treasurer over the last 5 years. While most of his work takes place “behind the scenes”, the financial health of our club affects us all. He spends hours each week ensuring bills are paid, member expenses are reimbursed and our books are balanced.

Bruce supported our OTF grant application last year, preparing all the necessary financial documentation that supported our successful application. In addition to his role as Treasurer, Bruce convenes 2 leagues, has previously convened our Brandon Bonspiel, and spends his Sunday afternoons early in the season, coaching our new Learn to Curl members!

Thank you Bruce, for your time serving on our Board and for your ongoing volunteer support of our club!

New board members

Our new board members are:

• Linda Skipworth, who is well known around the club. She co-convened the Ladies' Bonspiel for two years and is the convenor for Wednesday night doubles. 
• Lynne Galacher, who comes with great experience in marketing and curls on Fridays.
• Darlene Gervais has been curling for 3yrs now in the ladies Monday league and doubles with her husband on Wednesday and Saturday nights. 
• Neil Evans joins the Board as Treasurer where his skills and expertise as a chartered accountant, as well as his love for technology will be great assets. Neil curls in the Monday night men’s league!

Our club is run by the sweat equity of volunteers. So cheers to those who have served and those continuing their journey. 

Online registration is now open.  Please visit our Membership page for details and the online registration form.

Mission of the Fenelon Falls Curling Club

Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for recreational and social activities to all ages, abilities, and skill levels.  Promote good sportsmanship, socialization, and skills through development programs.  To foster volunteerism and a sense of ownership and community in all areas, including program development, convening, league, new membership recruitment and leadership.

Mandate of the Fenelon Falls Curling Club

he Fenelon Falls Curling Club is a not-for-profit organization with members from the communities of Fenelon Falls, Coboconk, Kirkfield, Norland, Lindsay, and surrounding areas.  We actively promote fitness for all ages and skill levels and provide instruction from certified in-house coaches as well as set up clinics with the Ontario Curling Association.  We run Learn to Curl Programs to encourage all ages and abilities to get and stay active for life.  We encourage Youth Curling and work in conjunction with our local school boards.    We have eleven different leagues for seniors, youth, women, and men.  We encourage members to join our spring/summer Bocce Ball and golf tournament to keep active and fit all year round.  We plan and host social events at our facility to promote friendship and socialization for all our members.  We encourage our members to volunteer in the community and provide leadership and volunteers whenever needed.  The club is operated entirely by community volunteers.

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