Dorothy Butts is the 2007 Horseshoe Canada Hall of Fame Inductee in the Female Promoter/Organizer/Administrator category. The following resume was read by Jack Adams during the presentation on July 14, 2007.
Local level:Dorothy joined the Victoria Horseshoe Club in 1982 and was treasurer of the ladies section for 4 years. She was elected President of the Victoria Horseshoe Club from 2000 to 2004 and continues to serve on many committees, especially fund raising. She was co-ordinator for 3 Canadian Championships: 1994, 1998 and 2004. She was one of the main organizers to do a complete renovation of the horseshoe courts (for the 1994 championships), a fantastic job.
Provincial level:
Dorothy was elected Secretary of B.C. Horseshoe Association in the late 1980s and has held the position of President and Past President. As Secretary, she rewrote the association constitution and that enabled the association to be re-instated under the Society Act of B.C. She was able to arrange for a computer tournament program to be used for many tournaments. She established an effective communication link with all member clubs in the province.
National level:
Dorothy was a B.C. delegate at many of Horseshoe Canada AGMs and was very active in many resolutions presented. Dorothy was Secretary of Horseshoe Canada for a 2 year term and was Treasurer for 4 years. She is currently the National Awards Director.
Dorothy competed in club, provincial and national championships from 1984 to 2000. Her best showing at the Canadians was 9th in 1988 and 7th in 1997. Rhumatoid arthritis has curtailed her pitching, but she continues to be active in promoting the sport. I am pleased and honored to induct Dorothy Butts into the Horseshoe Canada Association Hall of Fame.
- Jack Adams
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