Dear Members,

Important registration details follow - please read them thoroughly.

The Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM) of The Oakville Curling Club will be held via video conference call, on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, at 6:30pm; the meeting will begin on time. The meeting will follow the attached Notice of Agenda. Please join the meeting 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure that your audio is functioning, and to allow time to install and/or update Zoom if required.

Registration and Attendance

You must register in advance of the meeting; use the link below to register. When registering, please use the email address on file for you with OCC as this will be used to confirm/approve your registration.

Registration Notes:

• Only register once for the meeting - this includes proxy holders (Note: proxy forms must still be submitted in accordance with the Proxy Policy).
• After your registration is approved (up to 24hrs), you will be sent a confirmation email containing the information needed to join the meeting. This email will be sent from an automated Zoom email account. If you do not see this email, please check your Spam & Junk folders. If not there, please contact Greg Irwin.
• Pre-registration is available until noon of Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. We encourage you to pre-register as early as possible to ensure that there is time to resolve any technical issues that you may experience with the registration process.
• You should not need a Zoom account to register but if you are asked to create one, there is no cost to create an account. You can create a Zoom account here.

Technical Support

If you require technical assistance related to registration, or if you have any questions about the meeting, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Meeting Conduct

Participants will be muted for the duration of the meeting, and video will be disabled. Participants will have access to the Q&A or chat functions to ask questions and may also use the "raise my hand" function at which time a moderator can temporarily unmute that individual for verbal questions or comments. If you know in advance question(s) you would like answered, please email them to the Secretary of the Club, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by noon of Monday, June 22nd, 2026.

Motions and Polling

Voting on motions put forward during the meeting will be conducted by Zoom polls; this has a similar effect as conducting votes by show-of-hand at an in-person meeting. Directors will make motions related to the agenda topics as required. They will then ask for a second; if you would like to second the motion, please write "Second" in the chat function. The moderator will launch the poll, and you will see a pop-up window with the motion and the voting options and sufficient time will be allowed for attendees to vote. When the moderator host closes the poll, the moderator will announce the results of the poll.

Members are reminded that:

• If you have joined the meeting by phone, you will not be able to participate in the voting.
• If multiple members are attending the meeting from the same device, they will only be able to cast one vote for each motion.
• If members are holding proxies for other members, they will only be able to cast one vote for each motion.

If you cannot attend the AMM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, and would like to submit a proxy, please complete the proxy form included below and return it by email to the Secretary of the Club, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by 12 noon Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026.

New/Other Business

As per amendments to the Club's By-Law No. 1 and its Articles approved by membership in a March 11, 2024 Special Meeting, new business raised from the floor will no longer be accepted. All business to be raised for discussion had to be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary, Susan Makin, for Board review at least 30 days prior to the meeting. The deadline for new business was Monday, May 25th, 2026.

Board Nominees / Election of Directors

There are currently two (2) open board positions for voting during the Annual Meeting. As per amendments to the Club's By-Law No. 1 and its Articles approved by membership in a March 11, 2024, Special Meeting, nominations raised from the floor will no longer be accepted. All nominations must be submitted in writing to the Club Vice President, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., at least 14 days prior to the meeting. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. Additionally,

• While Board nominees are presented in an intended role (i.e., Vice President, Director of..., etc.), members vote to approve nominees as a Board member. It is the duty of the Board to affirm the nominee(s) to Board-specific role(s).
• Nominations beyond the deadline can still be accepted but may only be considered for vacant positions by the Board in an interim Director capacity.

Meeting Materials

The following documents are now available on the club's website:

• Notice of the 2026 Annual Meeting and Agenda
• Minutes of the 2025 Annual Meeting (DRAFT)
• Audited 2026 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report (forthcoming)
• Nominations for Open Positions on the 2026-27 Board of Directors
• Resolutions Passed by the Board of Directors in 2025-2026
• 2026 AMM Proxy form
• 2026 League Directors' Reports

Other than the agenda, some material may only be referenced in passing during the meeting. Please review them ahead of time and/or have them on hand during the meeting for your reference.

We look forward to seeing you at the video conference meeting!

Greg Irwin
President, Oakville Curling Club

Dear Members,

As the final stones have been thrown for the 2025-26 season, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly landmark year for the Oakville Curling Club.

Building for the Future

Our season began long before the ice was even in. Last summer, we successfully completed several vital Capital Improvements, including the West Parking Lot revitalization and upgraded drainage on the north side. Most importantly, with our new sidewalk and entrance, we have achieved full accessibility. Seeing para-athletes and guests navigate our club with ease is a milestone we should all be incredibly proud of. Special thanks to Karl Mitchell who spent countless hours guiding me and our engineers on moving these projects forward.

We installed new updated Digital cameras to our ice surface with Streaming available through YouTube on sheets 3 and 6. We will tweak this even more in the off-season.

Off-Season Improvements this Summer

We will focus on upgrading our lounge roof which tends to leak. The ice arena roof will get a new paint job since some rust is starting to show its ugly head. We will clean up the asphalt along Wallace Park alley area next to our building that seems to be eroding away. We will add new fencing in the West Parking area around Scott’s condenser and dehumidification equipment. We are also chasing to redo the men’s locker room which is in dire need of a makeover. The end goal is to keep making your club even better.

Spectacular Events & Competition

From a smooth summer season to our high-energy in-house spiels, the atmosphere at the club has been electric.

• Signature Success: United We Curl and The Gathering continue to set the gold standard for events curlers love to attend.
• Club Classics: The Sportsman, The Annie, and the Jerry Sproat provided exceptional entertainment and camaraderie.
• Championship Finish: We capped off the year by hosting the Ontario Seniors Provincials, Kurl for Kids, and a historic 50th Anniversary of the World Lefthanders.

A special thank you to Cynthia Quigley and her committee for an unforgettable Lefthanders event. Welcoming Mark Kennedy was a highlight—his stories, Olympic medals, and his candid "confession" regarding the infamous "Poked Rock" left us all inspired, laughing and leaving us with lasting memories.

Gratitude to Our Leaders

This club is considered a premier facility in Canada because of the people who pour their hearts into it. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to all our dedicated convenors. Your hard work creates the environment, the scheduling and teams we all enjoy.

To our Board of Directors, our various committees, and our phenomenal staff: thank you for your leadership and for keeping our momentum moving forward.

To Casey and Scott who have been the backbone of this organization for over 25 years, I am grateful for your professionalism, your continued dedication to excellence, and keeping a smile on your faces.

It is an honour to serve as your Manager. Thank you for a fantastic season, and I look forward to seeing you all back on the ice soon.

Good curling,
Ian Tetley - GM

Key activities at the annual meeting include:

• Reviewing Financial Statements: The board presents financial statements and the public accountant's report.
• Electing Directors: Members vote to fill vacancies on the board of directors.
• Appointing Public Accountant/Auditor: Members appoint (or waive the appointment of) an auditor to review the books for the next year.
• Approving By-laws: Voting on amendments or changes to the organization’s bylaws.
• Receiving Reports: Reviewing reports from the Board Chair or General Manager regarding activities and future plans.
• Handling Special Business: Any special items listed in the meeting notice, such as extraordinary, non-routine business

Are you passionate about curling? Want to make a difference in our club’s future? Join the Oakville Curling Club Board!

We are looking for dedicated members to help lead our club and keep our curling community strong. Positions available:

• ✅ Treasurer (should have finance exp) [4 year term]
• ✅ Vice President [2-year term + 2 year term as President]

The Oakville Curling Club thrives when all voices are heard at the leadership level. As we look to build a well-rounded board for the coming term, we are actively seeking and encouraging nominations from our female members.

No experience? No problem! If you love curling and want to contribute, we’ll help you get started. Deadline for nominations is June 10, 2026.

Join the Team & Keep Oakville Curling Strong!

As per amendments to the Club’s By-Law No. 1 and its Articles approved by membership in a March 11, 2024, Special Meeting, new business raised from the floor will no longer be accepted. All business to be raised for discussion had to be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary, Susan Makin for Board review at least 60 days prior to the meeting. Since proper notification was not done the board has approved an amended date for new business this year. 

The deadline for new business is Monday May 25^th, 2026

On-line membership registration will open on May 15 at noon.

You will be happy to know that base fees will remain unchanged for next season although league fees have increased to $175.00 from $160.00. We will be keeping the 5% discount on registration fees providing you register and pay by August 1^st, 2026.

• Watch for a full Membership Registration package on Wednesday May 13^th.

Congratulations to all the Champions of our Leagues from this season 2025-26

The WNW has wrapped up a very successful year with a full complement of 36 teams.

Our playoffs ended on April 22 in front of a full complement of spectators.

Our Winners:

A Division - Team Brown - Erika Brown, Melissa Foster, Darlene Allworth, Shari Angle, Erin Flowers

B Division - Team Fendley - Janice Fendley, Heather MacTavish, Diane MacLeod, Tracy Brundle

C Division - Team Maclauchlan - Lois Maclauchlan, Maureen Fearon, Gail MacPherson, Laurie Westover, Kathy Gray

D Division - Team Kluczkowski - Kelly Kluczkowski, Shari Wasik, MaryJane Carroll, Karen Robertson Paget

E Division - Team Smith - Jennifer Smith, Emily Van Loon, Jennifer Sloan, Vicki Sacha

F Division - Team Doherty - Michelle Doherty, Morag Humphrey, Sue Hayes, Lisa Francolini

On Thursday, April 23rd, the Men's Senior League Championship Finals were held.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Overall Senior Champion – Wayne Martin, Cal Turgeon, Tim McChesney, Gary Whitby

B Event Winner – Don Morris, Ian McKay, Paul Peters, John Cramm

C Event Winner – Mike Mikola, Larry Trimble, Dale Taylor, Larry O’Brecht, Steve Quigley

D Event Winner – Allan McLean, Joe Bak, Jack Nelligan, Ron Nicksy, Len Pace

E Event Winner – Richard Ulbikas, Mike Heinken, Tim Schellenberg, Dave Hutchings

Thanks for a great season of curling!

Our Wednesday Night Women's League recently held a fundraising draw to win a Kayla Skirlik or Marc Kennedy jersey. We want to thank everyone who participated in the draw and confirm that half of the proceeds ($500) will be donated to Food4Kids Halton.
Congratulations to our winners:

Karen Marner won the Kayla Skirlik jersey

Judy Edwards won the Marc Kennedy jersey

Food4Kids Halton Toronto Curling Association #fundraising

Well that's a wrap! 

It was an action packed three days at our Mixed Championship Weekend 2026, graciously sponsored this year by Amenida/Trafalgar Lodge. We enjoyed:

• Lots of good food (thank you to Pizzaolio, Sobeys, Monastery Bakery, Swiss Chalet and to all of you for providing the yummy desserts!)
• Lots of good fun  with special thanks to Dear Abbey and Orphan George for the Saturday evening entertainment...quite a vibe in the club that evening!
• And lots of good curling throughout the weekend!

My thanks go out to Ian and Casey, the bar staff, the ice crew and to Jan, Jane and Steve for helping pull the whole event together. Also a high five to all competitors who brought so much enthusiasm to the weekend. Click on this link to view some photos your committee pulled together for your viewing enjoyment:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7TRPdcfEodEQgWLu9

As for the results, the first round produced quite a few upsets with Divisions A through F seeing the #1 seed knocked off by the #8 seed. The A Division final pitted multiple former champion Team McLaren against the #2 seed Team Foster and it was a thriller, coming down to a last rock draw for the win. So, with great respect to the recently retired Vic Rauter, I'll say "Make the final"... 5-4 (or was it 6-3?) for our newly crowned 2026 Weekend Mixed Club Champions...Team Foster!

• Skip - Scott Foster
• Vice - Melissa Foster
• Second - Greg McKnight
• Lead - Laura Beneteau

And a big congratulations to all our other Division Champions!

• B - Team Gareau
• C - Team Beattie
• D - Team Best
• E - Team Chan
• F - Team Rotman
• G - Team Liu-Ernsting
• H - Team Werbowski
• I - Team O'Hare
• J - Team Ghoshdastidar

Here is another link, this time to the Division Champion photos...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w5T5uKee15wK9ZtR6 

Many thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement throughout the year. I hope to see you all next year but please let me know if you or your team won't be returning as I have started a wait list of teams hoping to join in on the fun.

Happy Spring!

Paul Peters
Convenor
Oakville Curling Club
Weekend Mixed League

(Until someone shows me otherwise...the biggest and best Mixed Curling League in the world)

• We are pleased to let members know that our streaming cameras will be operational in the coming days on Sheets 3 and 6.
• If your game is scheduled on either of these sheets, your family and friends can tune in and watch the action live. You can also go back and replay memorable shots to save and enjoy later.
• To watch, please visit: //www.youtube.com/@OakvilleCurlingClub
• Please also note that there is a camera located at the far end of Sheet 4. This camera is being used to capture ambient rink audio for the stream. Members are encouraged to be mindful when in that area, as private conversations may be picked up.
• Thank you, and enjoy the new streaming service.

WASTIN’ AWAY AGAIN AT THE...

MARGARITAVILLE CLOSING MIXED BONSPIEL

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Oakville Curling Club

JOIN THE PARTY! SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

Members and guests from all leagues are welcome. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a social curler, come celebrate the end of the season with us.

• Sign up as: A Single, a Couple, a Pair, or a full Team.
• The Mix: We will be making up the teams so you can curl with new friends!
• (Note: If you sign up as a twosome, you are guaranteed to stay on the same team.)

THE DAY’S ITINERARY

• Two 6-End Games
• Delicious Lunch served between games
• Dinner & Dance to follow the final draw

CHOOSE YOUR DRAW TIME:

• 9:30 AM Start
• 11:30 AM Start

REGISTRATION & PRICING

• Full Event: $80 per person (Includes curling, lunch, dinner, and dance)
• Dinner & Dance Only: $50 per person (For those who want the party without the ice)

Oakville Curling Club members — this is your chance to be part of something truly special.

The Kurl for Kids (K4K) Charity Bonspiel is a fun, exciting Pro-Am style curling event that gives amateur curlers the rare opportunity to play with accomplished celebrity skips. This incredible two-day event is held each year to raise funds and awareness for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, supporting babies born too soon or too small.

Whether you’re in it for the competition, the experience, the camaraderie, or the cause, K4K is a bonspiel you won’t want to miss. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy great curling, meet fellow curlers, and share the ice with some of the sport’s most accomplished names — all while making a real difference.

This year’s skip lineup features an outstanding group of provincial, national, world, and Olympic champions, including:

Pat Ryan, Megan Smith, Jake Higgs, Danielle Inglis, Amanda Gates, Raunora Westcott, Wes Forget, Roland Robinson, Julia Weagle, Jen Gates, Chelsea Carey, Penny Shantz, Jamie Koe, Dustin Montpellier, Greg Smith, Rob Harris, Margot Flemming, Laura Strong, Codey Maus, Geri-Lynn Ramsay, Katrina Collins, Cameron Bryce, Madeleine Dupont, and Luc Ouimet.

These skips have not only achieved success in their curling careers, but continue to give back through their time and dedication to charitable fundraising.

So gather your enthusiasm, bring your best game, and sign up today for a memorable curling experience in support of a wonderful cause.

Register here:  https://kurlforkids.com/register/

Come out, have fun, meet amazing curlers, and help make a difference through Kurl for Kids!