Category: Email Newsletter

Greetings from The Board,

I hope everyone is doing well in this latest round of Covid ups and downs.  It seems that we take two steps forward and four steps back all in the same month.  April was no different.  However, though I hesitate to even think of it, maybe the light at the end of the tunnel in May, is not a train but a gradual relaxation of some of the restrictions that will return us to a more normal life.

The Board held their last regular meeting of the year in April and barring emergent circumstances will not be meeting again until August.  There are few changes to report from the last update. To review; while we lost money this season, we have funds to commence the 2021/22 season and we are still planning to have a regular curling season starting at the end of September.  The Calendar of events is now posted on the web site and some important dates are listed below.

The Annual General Meeting, scheduled for September 22, will be a virtual as well as an in-person meeting.  The virtual link and the pertinent information will be sent out in early September. Please plan to attend one way or the other.

We secured a New Horizons grant which is being used to renovate the two upstairs washrooms.  The renovations should be completed by start of the curling season.  We were also successful in securing a gaming grant which will support our junior programs and equipment purchases.  We are hoping to apply for a Federal accessibility grant to give us a fully wheelchair accessible washroom in the lower lounge. 

I don’t think anyone predicted April 2021 to be a big Covid step backward to conditions like last fall.  However, vaccinations are proceeding at an ever-increasing pace, the curve is slowly bending downward, the weather is improving, people are outside in the sun and despite some setbacks, I am more hopeful that we will be able to enjoy a normal curling season starting September 23.  That is nearly 5 months away.  A lot can happen in that much time.  We will monitor both the positive and the negative events and adjust if necessary.  The key to a successful season next year is to have our regular curlers return to participate in the many events Kent has planned and for all of us to encourage new curlers to join us.  We were, are and will continue to be a social, fun bunch of folks! 

Have a safe, fun filled wonderful summer with your family and friends!

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Gord Wallington

President, ACC

Hi All Abbotsford Curlers,

We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these difficult times.

Your curling club BOD has decided to cancel curling for the remainder of the 2020/21 curling season. We now will start planning and look forward to opening up again in September 2021 when we can have a more ‘normal’ curling season with regular events and activities.

This was again another very difficult decision to make but we believe it is the safest and best decision at this time. We all agreed that the existing order will most likely be extended past January 8 and the number of COVID cases is most likely to rise over the next few weeks. With that in mind we feel it is best to end the season now so we don’t have to continue to wonder if / when we will open. We can now focus on just staying safe and getting through this pandemic so we can enjoy the upcoming golf and ball season.

We also want ask you to consider the possibility of donating your league fees or a portion thereof to the club to help cover the costs of operating this season. The club has operated the last 5 years in the black and built up some savings to ensure the future of the club is positive and we will stay open, however this year we will have operated at a loss, how much of a loss will depend on how much is refunded to our curlers. I know this is a lot to ask of our curlers during these difficult times but if you have the means the club would greatly appreciate any donations at this time; after all this is your club and the success will depend on all of you.

We will have the refund policy finalized and available this week for those in need of a refund of their curling league fees.

I personally want to thank all of you for your understanding, patience and support during these difficult times and I look forward to seeing you all healthy and safe in September 2021. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone, please stay safe and keep healthy over the holiday season.

If anyone has any questions please email the office or just respond to this email.

Stay Safe everyone !!!!!

Cheers,

Kent & Della

Hi All Abbotsford Curlers,

We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these difficult times.

Your curling club BOD has decided to cancel curling until January 2021.

This was a very difficult decision to make following a decision to open just last week. However following Dr. Henry’s announcement Monday afternoon and her comments that the “intent” of the order was to reduce everyone’s social interactions and activities at this time and for everyone to “do their part” to help reduce the spread of COVID. We believe this is the correct decision to do our part to help fight this virus. As some of you have commented “If we are not supposed to see our family or grand children how can we in good conscience go curling and interact with others.”

I personally want to thank all of you for your understanding, patience and support during these difficult times and I look forward to seeing you all healthy and safe in the new year.

So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone, please stay safe and keep healthy over the next several weeks so we can all get back together in the new year.

I will keep everyone informed during the coming weeks of what is happening or being planned for the club so stay tuned.

“This is not forever it is just for now”

If anyone has any questions please email the office.

Stay Safe everyone !!!!!

Cheers,
Kent & Della