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Volunteer Bartenders Needed
The club requires a short list of people who are able to fill in bartending once in a while. Due to possible sickness, other commitments or occurrences, we need to be ready to temporarily replace our full time bartender, often on short notice.
Shifts are from 6:30 PM until the last person leaves. I would normally be around to help get things started and answer any questions.
Proserve is required, which is an online course, takes about four hours and costs $25.
I am requesting this as a volunteer position to the club, but guest bar staff would get to keep the tips.
Anyone who can help out, please send me an email.
The only complicated drink we offer is a Caesar, which was invented in Calgary, so that should come naturally.
Thanks
Tim Tomayer
President Oilfields Curling Club
oilfieldsccpresident@gmail.com
The club requires a short list of people who are able to fill in bartending once in a while. Due to possible sickness, other commitments or occurrences, we need to be ready to temporarily replace our full time bartender, often on short notice.
Shifts are from 6:30 PM until the last person leaves. I would normally be around to help get things started and answer any questions.
Proserve is required, which is an online course, takes about four hours and costs $25.
I am requesting this as a volunteer position to the club, but guest bar staff would get to keep the tips.
Anyone who can help out, please send me an email.
The only complicated drink we offer is a Caesar, which was invented in Calgary, so that should come naturally.
Thanks
Tim Tomayer
President Oilfields Curling Club
oilfieldsccpresident@gmail.com
Update from OCC President - Oct 26, 2020
Registration
We still have members playing without registration data. Please go to the website, fill out the form and submit. It is much simpler for us if you fill it out online, as all the information goes directly into our database. If you hand in the sheet, we end up doing the data entry and may make errors.
We also have several members who have not yet paid their membership. I will ensure that there is a list of amounts due, at the club, for those who have not yet paid.
Waivers
Good response so far to the waivers.Please print them out, fill them in and bring them to the club.
Some people have missed checking the boxes below paragraphs 3, 5 and 8.
We have mandated that you must now have them to us prior to playing. We cannot make exceptions on this, so we will provide an updated list to the league reps prior to their game night.
Practice Times
We'd like to thank John Desjardins for taking the lead with managing the Sunday practice times.
A lot of work goes into providing the Sunday practice sessions. Someone has to prepare the ice, as well as someone has to be there to open, close and monitor the club. These are volunteer positions and it is not fair for them to do this work if the facility is not being used.
We have therefore instituted a cut off of 6 PM Saturday at which time, if no one has booked, Sunday practice will be cancelled.
Remember, you do not have to be a member to use this free service, it is also a chance for new curlers to give the game a try. Invite a friend to join you when you come to hone your own skills.
Club Cleaning Work Bee
As part of our COVID protocols, it is necessary to have a regular deep cleaning of the club.
Regular maintenance includes wiping doorknobs, tables and chairs, table and counter tops, plus chairs and a long list of other items. Along with that, we should take some time to ensure that bathroom mirrors, the viewing windows and other areas are also looked after.
We also have a toilet that needs repair and a shelf to be installed.
I'd like to do this next Monday, November 2 at 7 PM. Please shoot me an email if you can help out.
AGM
As part of our club requirements, we must hold an Annual General Meeting, which we have scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2020 at 9 PM. Due to COVID, we are changing the format slightly.
Of note, we still require 20 members for a quorum, respecting that the club is maxed out to 50 people at this time.
Anyone wishing to submit questions or motions to the club, must do so in writing 10 days prior to the AGM. These will be forwarded to the membership, members will then have 1) advance knowledge of the issue(s) and a chance to respond remotely 2) less time will be required to process and debate, reducing exposure time in the club. Anyone submitting motions for a vote, will be expected to attend the meeting.
Elections this year are for President and Vice President.
Kerri Gallup has been treasurer for five years and would like for someone else to take over the position.
I will email the President's Address to the membership along with any motions at the 10 day cut off. Included will be a revised budget, reflecting lower revenues and higher expenses due to COVID. Other pertinent information will be included.
All club members have a vested interest in the survival of the club and this, and future, executives welcome your constructive participation in the process.
Christmas Swag
For the last three years, Marion Desjardins has run a cute little fundraiser for Christmas Swag, hand made by Dawn Jardie. Marion will not be taking the lead with the fundraiser this year and we'd like to thank Marion for her leadership.
This year we will need help on the day we have them available for pickup' usually late afternoon and takes until early evening. The date will be unknown until later but will be early December. They are very nicely done.
The details and ordering will be on the webpage coming up soon. Stay tuned.
I'll use this as a springboard to point out that we used to have a fundraising committee. This was chaired by Judy Price for years, but she had to give it up due to other commitments. I would love to see it resurrected by some club members.
Name Tags
We have over 25 new members this year!
Welcome to the club and, if you would like an Oilfields name tag, we will also be getting that up and available to members both old and new. Cost is $15, we'll start taking names soon.
Next year, I think we can add this to registration, simplifying the process.
Tim Tomayer
President
oilfieldsccpresident@gmail.com
Registration
We still have members playing without registration data. Please go to the website, fill out the form and submit. It is much simpler for us if you fill it out online, as all the information goes directly into our database. If you hand in the sheet, we end up doing the data entry and may make errors.
We also have several members who have not yet paid their membership. I will ensure that there is a list of amounts due, at the club, for those who have not yet paid.
Waivers
Good response so far to the waivers.Please print them out, fill them in and bring them to the club.
Some people have missed checking the boxes below paragraphs 3, 5 and 8.
We have mandated that you must now have them to us prior to playing. We cannot make exceptions on this, so we will provide an updated list to the league reps prior to their game night.
Practice Times
We'd like to thank John Desjardins for taking the lead with managing the Sunday practice times.
A lot of work goes into providing the Sunday practice sessions. Someone has to prepare the ice, as well as someone has to be there to open, close and monitor the club. These are volunteer positions and it is not fair for them to do this work if the facility is not being used.
We have therefore instituted a cut off of 6 PM Saturday at which time, if no one has booked, Sunday practice will be cancelled.
Remember, you do not have to be a member to use this free service, it is also a chance for new curlers to give the game a try. Invite a friend to join you when you come to hone your own skills.
Club Cleaning Work Bee
As part of our COVID protocols, it is necessary to have a regular deep cleaning of the club.
Regular maintenance includes wiping doorknobs, tables and chairs, table and counter tops, plus chairs and a long list of other items. Along with that, we should take some time to ensure that bathroom mirrors, the viewing windows and other areas are also looked after.
We also have a toilet that needs repair and a shelf to be installed.
I'd like to do this next Monday, November 2 at 7 PM. Please shoot me an email if you can help out.
AGM
As part of our club requirements, we must hold an Annual General Meeting, which we have scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2020 at 9 PM. Due to COVID, we are changing the format slightly.
Of note, we still require 20 members for a quorum, respecting that the club is maxed out to 50 people at this time.
Anyone wishing to submit questions or motions to the club, must do so in writing 10 days prior to the AGM. These will be forwarded to the membership, members will then have 1) advance knowledge of the issue(s) and a chance to respond remotely 2) less time will be required to process and debate, reducing exposure time in the club. Anyone submitting motions for a vote, will be expected to attend the meeting.
Elections this year are for President and Vice President.
Kerri Gallup has been treasurer for five years and would like for someone else to take over the position.
I will email the President's Address to the membership along with any motions at the 10 day cut off. Included will be a revised budget, reflecting lower revenues and higher expenses due to COVID. Other pertinent information will be included.
All club members have a vested interest in the survival of the club and this, and future, executives welcome your constructive participation in the process.
Christmas Swag
For the last three years, Marion Desjardins has run a cute little fundraiser for Christmas Swag, hand made by Dawn Jardie. Marion will not be taking the lead with the fundraiser this year and we'd like to thank Marion for her leadership.
This year we will need help on the day we have them available for pickup' usually late afternoon and takes until early evening. The date will be unknown until later but will be early December. They are very nicely done.
The details and ordering will be on the webpage coming up soon. Stay tuned.
I'll use this as a springboard to point out that we used to have a fundraising committee. This was chaired by Judy Price for years, but she had to give it up due to other commitments. I would love to see it resurrected by some club members.
Name Tags
We have over 25 new members this year!
Welcome to the club and, if you would like an Oilfields name tag, we will also be getting that up and available to members both old and new. Cost is $15, we'll start taking names soon.
Next year, I think we can add this to registration, simplifying the process.
Tim Tomayer
President
oilfieldsccpresident@gmail.com
Update from OCC President - October 22, 2020
Waivers
Due to insurance compliance and recommendations from Curling Canada and Curling Alberta, we will now require all members to sign and return the waivers linked below.
One is a general liability waiver, protecting the club against normal curling related occurrences. The second is a COVID-19 specific waiver, that is hopefully something temporary. Next year, the waiver(s) will be attached to your registration.
Please print these documents and read them carefully.
Complete, sign and return to your league coordinator. If you play multiple leagues, tell your rep who you have handed it to.
Alternatively, blank forms will be available at the club, you can grab them there and fill them out.
This needs to be done ASAP and those who have not submitted a signed waiver will not be allowed on the ice starting Oct 27th.
Masks
Due to concerns about a possible overcrowding situation arising on Friday nights, a motion was tabled, heavily debated, and passed at the Oct 19th executive meeting mandating the wearing of masks in the lower lobby area.
This will be required for all leagues, effective immediately.
Masked are not required on the ice. (Of note, Edmonton area clubs now have a mask mandate on their ice.) Masks are not required in the lounge. As always, masks should be used when physical distancing is not possible.
I am aware that there is conflicting information coming from all sources on masks. The executive is in an impossible situation, just like all levels of government, and we are trying to deal with constantly moving targets.
Please be patient and respectful.
Mask, up, put your shoes on, get out on the ice, remove your mask.
Have fun playing a game of curling. It beats sitting at home watching the news and it's far healthier, both physically and mentally.
Thanks for your understanding and support.
Tim Tomayer
President
oilfieldsccpresident@gmail.com
Waivers
Due to insurance compliance and recommendations from Curling Canada and Curling Alberta, we will now require all members to sign and return the waivers linked below.
One is a general liability waiver, protecting the club against normal curling related occurrences. The second is a COVID-19 specific waiver, that is hopefully something temporary. Next year, the waiver(s) will be attached to your registration.
Please print these documents and read them carefully.
- Oilfields Curling Club Release of Liability ~ Waiver of Claims ~ Indemnity Agreement
- Oilfields Curling Club COVID-19 Declaration Agreement and Waiver
Complete, sign and return to your league coordinator. If you play multiple leagues, tell your rep who you have handed it to.
Alternatively, blank forms will be available at the club, you can grab them there and fill them out.
This needs to be done ASAP and those who have not submitted a signed waiver will not be allowed on the ice starting Oct 27th.
Masks
Due to concerns about a possible overcrowding situation arising on Friday nights, a motion was tabled, heavily debated, and passed at the Oct 19th executive meeting mandating the wearing of masks in the lower lobby area.
This will be required for all leagues, effective immediately.
Masked are not required on the ice. (Of note, Edmonton area clubs now have a mask mandate on their ice.) Masks are not required in the lounge. As always, masks should be used when physical distancing is not possible.
I am aware that there is conflicting information coming from all sources on masks. The executive is in an impossible situation, just like all levels of government, and we are trying to deal with constantly moving targets.
Please be patient and respectful.
Mask, up, put your shoes on, get out on the ice, remove your mask.
Have fun playing a game of curling. It beats sitting at home watching the news and it's far healthier, both physically and mentally.
Thanks for your understanding and support.
Tim Tomayer
President
oilfieldsccpresident@gmail.com
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Curling Alberta Video
You should watch this video to see how we're supposed to move on the ice to maintain social distancing. The video shows people wearing masks but if we can maintain our distance we are not requiring people to wear masks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_KjKuUDbxQ |
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OCC Emails
Below are links to recent OCC emails if you want to look back.
Below are links to recent OCC emails if you want to look back.
- October 8th email from Tim re startup, practices, Covid protocol, etc.
- October 5th - Ice Update, Working Bee, Hockey Parents in Lounge
- September 23rd - Highway cleanup, Covid impact
- September 16th - Highway cleanup, In-club registration
- September 10th - Registration update and Covid notes
- September 2nd - Season kickoff note
Ice Installation Update
The installation of the ice is progressing well. Rings were painted today (Fri Oct 2).
Practice ice next week once everything is ready - watch the website for updates.
League play is scheduled to start next Friday.
If you are curling this fall and have not registered - it's time to do it!
Go to the Registration page and complete the online registration - it's easy to do.
The installation of the ice is progressing well. Rings were painted today (Fri Oct 2).
Practice ice next week once everything is ready - watch the website for updates.
League play is scheduled to start next Friday.
If you are curling this fall and have not registered - it's time to do it!
Go to the Registration page and complete the online registration - it's easy to do.
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OCC Curling Online Registration
OCC's online registration process is now available for entry. Visit the Registration page for more information. You can submit your registration now and make your payment later. You can change or cancel your registration if required. It will help with our planning to get as many registrations in early. We ask that payments be submitted by October 1st. Questions can be directed to OilfieldsCCMembership@gmail.com. |
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CFEP Support Helps OCC Complete Main Floor Renovations
The Oilfields curling club would like to acknowledge the participation of CFEP by providing matching funds to our downstairs renovations. We were able to remove a dangerous step near the viewing windows as well as improve the functionality of our lobby.
It is of note that without this improvement, it would be much more difficult to implement a social distancing arrangement of seating. This provides a much better area for members to do their final preparations before enjoying a game of curling. The carpet also provides a much more cozy feel to the lobby and is easier to keep clean.
If funding becomes available, our next project will be to replace the carpet upstairs in the lounge. Stay tuned!
It is of note that without this improvement, it would be much more difficult to implement a social distancing arrangement of seating. This provides a much better area for members to do their final preparations before enjoying a game of curling. The carpet also provides a much more cozy feel to the lobby and is easier to keep clean.
If funding becomes available, our next project will be to replace the carpet upstairs in the lounge. Stay tuned!
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COVID-19 Return To Play Guidelines
Oilfields Curling Club Executive are working on how we will safely return to curling this fall. We're following Return to Play Guidelines from Alberta Curling. Mike Libbus has been part of developing these guidelines. He is working with us and with Okotoks Curling Club. Okotoks Curling has published their Return to Play Guidelines for reference. The OCC Guidelines will be published in early September along with a waiver that members will be required to sign before starting play in October. |
2020 OCC Mixed Bonspiel Results and Photos
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Congratulations to Team Johnston - A Event Winners.
See some photos from the final round. And thanks to Donn Smith and his team for hosting a great 2020 Mixed Bonspiel. |
Read Okotoks Today Article about Jacob Libbus' experience at Alberta Men's Playdowns
Team Libbus Qualifies for Mens Provincial Playdowns
This past weekend Jacob Libbus and his teammates won the B Event in Edmonton to qualify for the Men's Provincial Playdowns in Westlock February 5-9. Winner there goes to the Brier.
This is a darn good achievement and, on behalf of the club, I congratulate Jacob and his team and wish them well in the next round. We'll use the facebook page to post results on that weekend.
Tim Tomayer
President
Oilfields Curling Club
This past weekend Jacob Libbus and his teammates won the B Event in Edmonton to qualify for the Men's Provincial Playdowns in Westlock February 5-9. Winner there goes to the Brier.
This is a darn good achievement and, on behalf of the club, I congratulate Jacob and his team and wish them well in the next round. We'll use the facebook page to post results on that weekend.
Tim Tomayer
President
Oilfields Curling Club
