HORSESHOE CANADA AGM 2006
The annual general meeting of Horseshoe Canada was called
to order at 1:00 p.m., July 25, 2006 at the Community Hall, Manitou Beach,
Sask. by President, Jack E. Adams who welcomed all present.
1. DELEGATES were:
B.C.: Vince Herkel & Guy Chaisson
Ont.: Jean Markle & Lia Snell
Alb. : Mary Holley
& David Kilbourn
Qué.: André
Leclerc
N.S.: Duncan McKenzie
Man.: Shirley Ann
Fisher
Sask.: Charolette Demmans & Tammy
Christensen
EXECUTIVE:
President Jack E. Adams
Vice-Pres.:
Tony Rondow (past V.P.: Andre Leclerc)
Secretary Lia Snell
(past Secr.: Kay McKay)
Treasurer Kathy Johnson
Public Relations Jean Markle
Yearbook Editor André Leclerc
Hall of Fame Jack Adams
CANSTATS Sam Tomasevic (absent)
Coach: West Tammy Christensen
(absent: Larry Lynch, Maritimes & Andy
Kutsch, Ont.)
Tournament Director: Dianne
Beck
Others attending: Ont.
Stan, Sheila, Walter & Lucille Leis, John Snell, Wally Arnold, Larry
Markle; B.C. Herb& Ida Boschman. A Radowits, Dan Coffin; Alb.
Henry&Yvonne Veldhuis, Myrna Kissick, Winnona Kilbourn, T. Haynes, Sask.:
Don Adams.
2.A moment of silence was observed
for the horseshoe players that have passed on, followed by a tribute to Duke
Procter, Aug. 18, 1899 - Dec.14 2005 ---pitched horseshoes to age 105.
3. The agenda was presented. .Moved by
Tammy Christensen , seconded by David Kilbourn
we accept the agenda. Carried.
4. Minutes of the 2005 meeting were read by the secretary.
5. Minutes were adopted as read by Jean Markle, seconded by Charolette Demmans. Carried.
6. The auditor's report was given by
Jack E. Adams. Moved by Duncan McKenzie seconded by Vince Herkel this report be
accepted. Carried.
7. Treasurer's report was given by
Kathy Johnson. Moved by Andre`Leclerc we accept this report.. Seconded by
Shirley Ann Fisher. Carried.
8. Correspondence -- Alberta submitted a bid for 2008. A letter
from Cec Mitchell listed the new
executive for Nova Scotia for 2007.
9. REPORTS
Tournament
Director Dianne Beck gave
her report
(Tourn. dir. report attached)
She also brought
to the attention of the delegates that some decision must be made about the Sr.
Ladies and Sr 40' Men divisions. The percentage difference is so great they
cannot all go in the same class. and there are not enough to make multiple
classes.
NHPA
report was given by Andre Leclerc, who attended the meeting. 904 entries
in Gillette Wy. 33 Canadians. Alan Francis won his 12th
title. Colin Finnie 6th. Stan Leis
12th, Duncan McKenzie 13th In Ladies,
Joan Elmore won, Sylvianne Moisan was 2nd, Lucy Turcotte 11th. Lucille Leis won
the Sr. Ladies, Angeline Moisan was 3rd.
In juniors, Drew Becker lost in
a playoff so was 2nd. 2007
Ardmore Ok, July 23 - Aug. 4. 2008
Decatur, Alabama. 40 charters decreased in membershjp, 15 increased.
Rules have been rewritten into Rules, Guidelines and
Specifications.
Rules
and Regulations Jack Adams. No Change.
.
Yearbook - Andre Leclerc. 185 books were printed.not
all sold. Cost has been cut to
$ 6.00 but we sell
them for $ 10.00
Coaching No report.
Hall of Fame Jack Adams This year, outstanding male player. Inductee at the banquet will be
Russell Christopher Next year
Outstanding Organizer Male and Female.
Progress 2007
Championships Woodstock, Ont. Meeting July 10, play July 11 - 14.
Jean Markle handed out information packages to the delegates.
CANSTATS
(Canstats Report attached).
Public Relations Jean
Markle reported a lot of sick people sent out many get well and sympathy cards.
Caught up on back pins. 2004 anniversary pin pic of Jean and Jack.
2005 4 dead. 2006
T.D. pin. There will be raffles at the
tables and Jean will have game related items.
National Awards
President Jack E.
Adams Executive committee to formulate
a five year plan for the organization.
Continue to encourage juniors.
Moved by David Kilbourn the reports be accepted seconded by
Charolette Demmans Carried
10. Business arising from reports
Moved by Shirley Ann Fisher seconded by Mary Holley that J
H Stinn be our auditor for 2006. Carried.
Moved by Charolette Demmans the Senior Ladies and 40 Senior Men categories be eliminated. Seconded Tammy Christensen. As long as the category is held at the provincial level we must have it at the national level. Moved by David Kilbourn seconded by Duncan McKenzie we table this until next year. Carried.
11. Unfinished
business Resolution tabled from
2005 Moved by Dianne Beck seconded by Kay McKay that plaque type trophies for
the eight championship classes be made and that a box be made to hold them for
easy shipping. These could be at the tournament each year for pictures. 2006 this motion passed.
12.
Business Moved by Jean Markle that the
Tournament Director position be elected every three years instead of two so it
will be in the west one time and the east the next. Seconded by Vince Herkel.
Carried. Moved by David Kilbourn this be started with the
election this year and continue thereafter.
Seconded by Shirley Ann Fisher.
Carried.
13.
Canadian Championships
Moved by Charolette Demmans we accept Calgary's bid to host the 2008
Canadian Championships. Seconded by
Shirley Ann Fisher. Carried.
2007 Woodstock
Ont. 2008 Calgary Ab. 2009
a bid has been received from Aylmer, Ont.
14.
Question put forward When can a
pitcher step over the foul line when delivering a shoe? At no time.
15. Election
of Directors Vice - President (2 years)
Andre Leclerc declined Tony Rondow accepted. Tony
Rondow, Vice- President.
Secretary (2 years)
Kay McKay declined Mary Holley
declined, Lia Snell accepted,
Tammy Christensen declined. Lia Snell
Secretary.
Tournament Director Dianne Beck
accepted Wally Arnold accepted...Dianne Beck for 1 year, Wally Arnold for 3 years. Dianne takes 2007
entries, Wally 2008.
16 Appointments
by the President.
National Award Charman
Dorothy Butts
NHPA representative Andre` Leclerc
Rules and regulations chariman Jack Adams
Hall of Fame Chairman
Jack Adams
Canstats Sam
Tomasevic
Yearbook Editor
Andre` Leclerc
Coaching as above
17 Meeting
adjournment Duncan
McKenzie Lia Snell