President - Aaron Braaten: 218-234-5659

Past President - Terra Huff: 218-850-8676

Vice President - open for nominations

Treasurer - Kelly Schiffner: 218-849-0114

Secretary - Nikki Jenson: 218-849-7099

Officer at Large - Matt Rishovd: 218-850-1284

Officer at Large - Mark Kowalski: 218-770-6488

Officer at Large - Michelle Ciesielski: 507-822-4631

Officer at Large - Mindy Retz: 218-841-9585

Officer at Large - Dustin Richter: 218-234-1075

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Ice: Bruce Bryngelson

Youth Program: 

Community Education: Mike Morrison  701-388-9202

Gopher State Women's Curling Association President: Nikki Jenson  218-849-7099

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LCC Meeting Minutes:

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September 14, 2025

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:32 pm on September 14, 2025, by Aaron Braaten

Present:

Terra Huff, Kelly Schiffner, Mindy Retz, Aaron Braaten, Matt Rishovd, Dustin Richter and Nikki Jenson

 

Agenda

• Agenda adopted

• Reading of July Minutes - Nikki Jenson

  • Motion made by Mindy R to approve; Terra H 2nd; All in favor, minutes approved

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

  • Motion made by Matt R. to approve, Dustin R. 2nd; all in favor; Treasurer Report approved

• Old Business

  • Information packets mailed to skips to distribute to team, not all addresses could be determined, information was sent as PDF to all members who subscribe to LCC newsletter

  • New circles – Bruce B. will order new circles with 2-old circles to be used in center of ice for youth curling to be placed in sheet 2 and 3

    • Adding a LCC Logo to button circle

  • Invoicing – still a work in progress

  • Winter/Summer storage – Nikki J. to follow up with Ron Winloss on current status of storage 

  • Ice Contract – Nikki J. updated to current contract with no changes to contract. Mindy R. will deliver to Bruce B. for acceptance.

  • Insurance policy – received paperwork to complete Consumption Permit

    • $250 to state to allow Bring Your Own Liquor for consumption on LCC premises 

    • $150 to city to allow Bring Your Own Liquor for consumption on LCC premises

  • Community Education advertisement confirmed and published, looking into possible winter publication for Olympic Watch parties and possible “Open Curling” events

  • Raffle help tabled; want to use tagline “Buy one, sell one!” when promoting

  • LCC league night rules, Kelly S. printed to be reviewed during League Nights with members

 

• New Business

  • Youth League Meeting – Terra in contact with Mark Gulseth, she will head up registration, adding coaches to the 2025-2026 year to include Mike Morrison and  Hanna Jenson with possible one more coach

  • Parade of Lights – watching for a date to released from Chamber of Commerce – Dustin R. to chair

  • Recap of golf tournament - $2900 to be deposited as profit

  • Heaters to be turned on Bruce B. 

 

Next Meeting: October 4, 2025 at LCC 

Adjournment: 7:40 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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August 10, 2025

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:42 pm on August 10, 2025, by Aaron Braaten

Present:

Terra Huff, Kelly Schiffner, Mindy Retz, Aaron Braaten, Mark Kukowski, Michelle Ciesielski and Nikki Jenson

 

Agenda

• Agenda adopted

• Reading of July Minutes - Nikki Jenson

  • Motion made by Kelly S. to approve, Mindy R. 2nd; All in favor, minutes approved

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

  • Motion made by Mark K. to approve, Mindy R. 2nd; all in favor; Treasurer Report approved

• Old Business

  • Information packets & contents

    • Board members agree to send paper mailers to team skips and email PDF’s to remaining club members, contents to include

      • Upcoming Bonspiels, League Information, Membership Dues and new policy on dues must be paid to play on the first night of leagues, as well caps on team numbers per league night, other club activities and fundraising and Future Building Plans.

  • New circles - tabled

• New Business

  • Invoicing for in Ice and wall advertising

    • Updating current advertising form

      • Changing flat rates for in ice logos

        • Next meeting to include new invoice layout with pricing

  • Winter Storage – tabled

  • Ice Contract – no changes needed for the 2025-2026 Season

    • Nikki J. will bring contract for Bruce B. to sign

  • Insurance policy update and detail

    • Liability Insurance Review – need a “Consumption Permit” from the city to comply with State Liquor Consumption law for a private club

      • Reviewing permit information with city 

  • Community Ed Advertisement for Fall/Winter Catalog

    • We will send updated dates for November Learn to Curl

      • We will also mention stay tuned to Facebook for Open Curling and Watch Parties

  • Raffle Help – holding off on more advertising for current raffle – will encourage each team to sell at least one book

  • Music on the Mountain update – Kelly S. treasurer report reflect a deposit of $3386.02

  • Captain responsibilities/duties

    • League night ice maintenance, weekly announcements as needed from current LCC Board, Volunteer recruitment, closing duty reminders and league schedule

  • LCC League Night rules – tabled

 

Next Meeting: September 14, 2025 at Hub 41 

Adjournment: 7:54 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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July 13, 2025

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:34 pm on July 13, 2025, by Aaron Braaten
In attendance: Terra Huff, Kelly Schiffner, Mindy Retz, Aaron Braaten, Dustin Richter and Nikki Jenson

• Adoption of Agenda

• Meeting Minutes - tabled

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

  • Motion made by Dustin R to approve Treasurer Report, Terra H. 2nd; all in favor; Treasurer Report approved

• Old Business

  • Music on the Mountain – tabled – waiting on more details from mountain on revenue and donation dollar amount

  • New Circles – tabled

    • Youth league circles – tabled

  • In-Ice advertising – tabled

    • Dollar Amounts set and will be given to Keith

  • Curling Club Outdoor Sign has been delivered to curling club – waiting to be installed

• New Business

  • Information packets to be distributed to members and documents to be included

    • Dates for Manisota, Youth League Information, Registration dues and expectation of payment prior to season to secure team preference of league night, building drawing and committee request

  • Raffle tickets

    • Mindy R. distributing tickets

  • List of League Captain responsibilities – tabled 

  • List of L.C.C. “House Rules” – tabled

    • Suggested to review other curling club rules and discuss  

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Next Meeting: August 10, 2025 at Lakes Curling Club

Adjournment: 7:30 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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May 4, 2025

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club Board was called to order at 6:33pm

In attendance: Aaron Braaten, Kelly Schiffner, Terra Huff, Mindy Retz, Matt Rishovd, Dustin Richter, Michelle Ciesieski, Mark Kowalski

• Adoption of Agenda

• Approval of Minutes

  • Kelly Schiffner motioned to approve the minutes as presented; Terra Huff seconded; motioned passed by voice vote

• Treasurer Report 

  • Mindy Retz motioned to approve; Dustin Richter seconded; Motion passed by voice vote

 

Old Business​

• Beverage Cooler/Bar 

  • Continued discussion of management of beverage cooler. 

• Drink Rails on Ice

  • Rails are shedding and debris is falling onto ice. Will need replaced 

  • Replacement planned for September or October

• New Circles for Ice

  • $418/per end (vinyl mesh)

  • Terra Huff made the motion to pre-approve the purchase of new circles for the ice pending discussion with ice crew to a maximum of $4,000, and if more board will discuss prior to purchase; Mindy Retz seconded; Motion passed by voice vote 

• House Rules

  • Read curling rules and come to next meeting with suggestions of possible house rules

• Manisota Updates 

  • No updates, but hope to include in August newsletter

  • Weekend of November 21-23

• Vice President

  • Matt Rishovd has accepted the vice-president position

• Raffle and fundraising

  • Terra Huff motioned for next raffle drawing to be on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 to have 300 tickets sold for $100 each, with prizes of $10,000 (1), $1,000 (1), $500 (2), and $250 (2) totaling $12,500 in prize money; Matt Rishovd seconded; Motion passed by voice vote.

New Business​

• League Captain Responsibilities

  • Discussion of cleaning ice/pebbling, making announcements, locking the building

• In Ice Advertising 

  • Keith plans to help with in-person advertising solicitations 

  • Kelly will be designing a new form with pictures

  • All in-ice will be $500, Button for $1,000

• Other discussion 

  • Membership meeting outside of curling season (example: Bean bags tourney at Bucks Mill)

  • Preliminary drawing for new building by the next board meeting

Meeting adjourned 8:14pm

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April 13, 2025
The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club Board was called to order at 6:39 pm.

In attendance: Aaron Braaten, Kelly Schiffner, Terra Huff, Michelle Ciesielski, Mark Kukowski; Mindy Retz (via phone)

• Adoption of Agenda

  • Michelle C. motioned to accept the agenda as presented, Terra H. seconded, motion passed by voice vote.

• Approval of Minutes 

  • Michelle C. motioned to accept the minutes as presented, Mark K. seconded, motion passed by voice vote.

• Treasurer report

  • Mark K. motioned to accept the treasurer’s report, Michelle C. seconded, motion passed by voice vote. 

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Old Business​

• Facebook Thank You’s Update 

• Open Curling Update

• Lock Box with Envelopes 

  • Not yet ordered, but Kelly has selected a box and will order and it will be installed

• Manisota Bonspiel 

  • Proposed dates: November 21-23

  • Will be advertised in Newsletter

  • Topic tabled until Dustin is present to report

New Business

• Youth Curling Update

  • Terra presented on the vision for the future of youth curling and discussed the vision for youth curling program in the future

  • Mark K. made a motion to accept vision casting as presented by Terra H., with final details to later be approved by the board for implementation. Michelle C. seconded,  motion passes by voice vote

• Proposed Bonspiel Dates

  • Club ‘Spiel in January 9-10

  • Vern Turner Feb 13-15

  • Golf Scramble Sept 13

• Membership Committee 

  • Mike Morrison would like to lead the committee with others 

  • Ways to communicate with members: Mailer in August; Alert people who have paid online; Contact skips

  • Early bird rates prior to November 1. Rates increases after

  • Michelle C. motions to create the membership committee and approach Mike Morrison to lead the committee. Mark K. seconds, motion passes with voice vote

• Cameras for Near End 

  • Four cameras have been installed, three TVs connected, waiting on last one

• Beer Cooler/Bar

  • Discussion on the management of the beer cooler and bar; Topic tabled for future discussions

• Waiver Box for Wall

  • Waivers will be available next to the lock box with envelopes for people to fill out and drop in

• Building committee

  • Preliminary drawing should be $800

  • Kelly S. made a motion to approve the money for a preliminary drawing for the new building for $800, Michelle C. seconded, motion passed with voice vote

• New Circles for Ice

  • Discussion on new circles for ice. Topic was tabled for later meetings

• Drink Rails on Ice

  • Tabled

• Bowling League Marketing

  • Bowling league is over now

  • Possible billboard Go-Go Rentals? Michelle will check

  • Advertise new member rates

  • Flyer on DL buzz 

• Greenhorn League

  • Discussion about Greenhorn league and mixed doubles on Monday 

• Vice President Needed

  • No nominations were presented; Topic was tabled 

• Meetings at VFW

  • Kelly will check with VFW

• House rules

  • We do not have a clubhouse rule stating that subs must curl in first or second positions. 

  • Other house rules to consider: Timely end to games

  • Tabled for continued discussion

Mark K. motioned to adjourn the meeting, Terra H. seconded the motion, motion passed with voice vote

Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm

 

Meeting minutes submitted by Michelle Ciesielski
Pending approval 

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March 9, 2025​

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:37 pm on March 9, 2025, by Aaron Braaten

Present: Terra Huff, Matt Rishovd, Kelly Schiffner, Mindy Retz, Aaron Braaten, Michelle Ciesielski, Mark Kukowski and Nikki Jenson

 

Agenda

• Agenda adopted

• Motion by Michelle C. to approve meeting minutes; Mindy R. 2nd; All in favor; Minutes approved

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

  • Appears to be 3-open lockers per report

  • Motion made by Mark K to approve Treasurer Report, Mindy R. 2nd; all in favor; Treasurer Report approved

• Motion made by Matt R. to move $75,000 of general funds into a short-term (3-month) CD at Bremer Bank; Nikki J. 2nd; All in Favor; Motion is approved and Kelly S. will handle details within the week.

• Review of open LCC Board positions

  • None at this time

    • Dustin R. is nominated to remain on current Board

• Kelly S. will be posting “Thank You’s” to our sponsors on Facebook

• Recap of meeting with Youth Coaches

  • Looking to add additional support to our Head Coach

    • Will look into online Certification – to be paid by LCC

    • Background check to be added

    • Add March Youth connection, to be tied to School User Groups

  • Looking into compensation to Youth Head Coach and contract – tabled for further discussion

• Plant Maintenance

  • Checking with Bruce B. (Ice Maker) on needs; ? if need to rebuild compressor

• School Groups & User Groups

  • Youth Fee = $5/per person at this time; Discussion that monies to be deposited into the Youth Curling Fund

    • Also to add a tab online for School Groups with PayPal link 

  • User group fee = $100/rental plus $10/per person

• Bar/Kitchen needs – Mindy R. discussion tabled

• Manisota Bonspiel tentative dates November 21-23, 2025 – discussion tabled

• Raffle

  • 281 unsold tickets 

    • Discussion tabled on how to better handle future raffle ticket sales

• Friday, March 14, 2025 Open Curling

  • Michelle C. taking lead, will provide Pizza and Popcorn

• Motion made by Terra H. to order new lockbox with special order envelopes; Mindy R. 2nd; All in Favor; motion passes

• League Night Duties and Responsibilities discussion tabled until May meeting 

 

Next Meeting: April13, 2025 at Lakes Curling Club

Adjournment: 8:42 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

Approved at 4/13/2025 Board meeting

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February 3, 2025

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:35 pm on February 3, 2025, by Terra Huff

Present: Terra Huff, Matt Rishovd, Kelly Schiffner, Mindy Retz, Aaron Braaten and Nikki Jenson

 

Agenda

• 7:15 p.m. meeting with Youth Coaches: Jake Blow and Mark Gulseth

  • Per Diem Discussion needed

  • Submitted suggestion cost of each Coach; $670.00 includes both coach and Per Diem

  • Youth members in good standing in order to attend the State Championship

• Reading of minutes – Nikki Jenson

  • Motion by Matt Rishovd; Mindy Retz 2nd; Minutes approved

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

  • Mindy Retz motions to approve Treasurer Report, Nikki Jenson 2nd and all in favor; Treasurer Report approved

• Advertising to be utilized

  • March 14, 2025, Fun Pizza Party Open Curling

• Vern Turner Update: 28 Teams registered

  • Volunteers needed

  • Meal tickets to be printed

• Minnetoba Update – looking for a DL team to complete their brackets

• Preliminary Drawing of New Building – Terra Huff

  • Looking into a preliminary drawing possibly using same company as Manna Co-op

• Review from Jake Blow on history of LCC Youth Curling Program (handout provided by Jake Blow)

  • Goal – bring 2 teams to State Championship 

  • Discussion needed on Junior Dues & expenses by LCC Board 

  • Add an admin layer to registration and junior program to assist coaches

  • Jake requests:

    • Payment for registration fees, uniform shirts, and coaching 

  • Follow up meeting with coaches February 17, 2025, after youth curling league

 

Next Meeting: March 9,2025 at Lakes Curling Club

Adjournment: 8:29 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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January 12, 2025

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:35 pm on January 12, 2025 by Terra Huff

Present:

Terra Huff, Matt Rishovd, Kelly Schiffner, Dustin Richter, Mindy Retz, Aaron Braaten, Michelle Ciesielski and Nikki Jenson

 

Agenda

• Adoption of Agenda; motion made by Nikki Jenson, Aaron Braaten 2nd, agenda approved

• Reading of minutes – Nikki Jenson

  • Motion by Michelle Ciesielski to approve; Dustin Richter 2nd; Minutes approved

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

  • Nikki Jenson motions to approve Treasurer Report, Matt Rishovd, 2nd and all in favor; Treasurer Report approved

• Heater Discussion – Aaron Braaten moved to replace heater #2 after intermittent issues arise; estimated cost $1400.00; Mindy Retz 2nd; All in favor and motion passed 

• Community Grant Update – Terra Huff 

  • $5000 Community Grant approved

    • Utilizing funds for lighted sign, 8- youth rocks and brooms, and specialty headbands (like helmets)

• Investment of Savings Account Funds – Terra Huff

  • Motion made by Matt Rishovd and Mindy Retz to make a $25,000 investment into an 8-month CD which should yield 4%; funds to be transferred into savings to be allocated for investment

    • Kelly Schiffner will transfer Paypal funds which include 2024-2025 membership dues into General Fund 

• Mortgage Payment – Dustin Richter

  • Kelly Schiffner motions to pay $7000/year into our building fund savings account, mortgage was paid off 2 years ago, this motion will be retroactive for 2024-2025. Dustin Richter and Aaron Braaten 2nd, all in favor and motion passes. $7000.00 for 2024 and $3500 for ½ of 2025 totaling $10,500 will be placed into CD investment for Building Fund.

• Sheet Bumpers – Kelly Schiffner

  • Essentia paid LCC $1418.00 for sheet bumpers, will have Brushmarks add Essentia logo and they will be installed

• Youth T-shirts and Club Shirts – Kelly Schiffner

  • Motion made by Nikki Jenson to approve funds for youth league t-shirts, Michelle Ciesielski, all in favor and motion passes

  • Kelly will look into short sleeve shirts and long sleeve shirts for LCC to sale during upcoming bonspiels.

• Volunteers for Bonpsiels – Mindy Retz

  • Mindy Retz will post sign-up sheets for Vern Turner and league captains to make announcements  

  • Sign up sheets for Minneatoba will be posted and announcements made by league captains

• Rock Sales for Building Campaign – Terra Huff

  • Tabled

• Preliminary Drawing of New Building – Terra Huff

  • Tabled

 

Next Meeting: February 9,2025 at Lakes Curling Club

Adjournment: 8:22 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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December 8, 2024

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:35 pm on December 8 2024 by Aaron Braaten

Present:

Terra Huff, Matt Rishovd,, Kelly Schiffner, Dustin Richter, Mark Kowalski, Aaron Braaten and Nikki Jenson

 

Agenda

• Adoption of Agenda

• Reading of minutes – Nikki Jenson

  • Motion by Matt Rishovd to approve; Mark Kowalski 2nd; Minutes approved

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

  • Waiting on invoice from Tweeton Refrigeration

  • Youth Fund set up and funds can be transferred

  • Nikki Jenson motions to approve Treasurer Report, Mark Kowalski 2nd and all in favor; Treasurer Report approved

• Sign Sales

  • Invoicing will be done by Kelly Schiffner

• Raffle tickets dispersed by Kelly Schiffner then Mindy Retz 

• Lakes Curling Club sign grant opportunity

• Logo discussion – foam map fundraiser in Wisconsin; Motion made by Matt Rishovd to approve LCC logo; Dustin Richter 2nd; all in favor and motion passes

 

Addendum to November 11, 2024 Minutes via text

• 12-05-2024 Motion made by Aaron Braaten to replace heater on sheet 1; replacement cost $1510; Mindy Retz 2nd ; all in favor and motion passes.

• 12-15-2024 Matt Rishovd brings to the board that we need to replace compressor 1 for ice plant; estimated replacement $10,000 or more

 

Next Meeting: January 12, 2025 at Lakes Curling Club

Adjournment: 8:03 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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November 10th, 2024

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:40pm

Present: Terra Huff, Kelly Schiffner, Matt Rishovd, Mark Kowalski, Michelle Ciesielski, Mindy Retz, Dustin Richter

 

Agenda

• Reading of minutes – 

Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

• Balance of Saving Account to be possibly put into a CD – Tabled 

• Suggestion to have separate Savings Accounts

  • Youth Fund

  • Mortgage & Building Fund – continue paying mortgage to ourselves

• Community Grant Update

• Sign Sales and updates with Brushmarks – Tabled until December meeting

• Bruce’s Ice contract needs to be updated and signed – Nikki Jenson will type and bring to December meeting

• Raffle tickets and printing – Dustin Richter will meet with Cole from VFW Gaming, Drawing Date will be at our Annual Meeting March 7, 2025, will send email with proof and text for board approval (see addendum to minutes)

• Summary of Youth Updates to pass to Jake

  • Ordering more brooms $65/each

  • Half Hacks for future youth curling

  • Youth T-shirt with Logo 

• Update to Sponsorship Form – Kelly Schiffner will take care of this 

• Cleaning and Recycling – new cans ordered for club

• Set date for New Building Special Meeting – December 8, 2024 after regular board meeting adjourns

  • “Minnetoba” is having their 30th Anniversary Bonspiel – Motion made by Matt Rishovd to accept February 15 & 16,2025 dates along with a special Anniversary Pin to be made at a flat rate of $500; Mark Kowalski/Dustin Richter 2nd; All in favor; Motion approved

• Cleaning of the club

• Calendar of tasks - what needs to happen month by month

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October 13, 2024
Meeting called to order at 6:39pm by Terra Huff. 

In attendance: Kelly Schiffner, Mindy Retz, Matt Rishovd, Terra Huff, Michelle Ciesielski, Aaron Braaten

• Treasurer's report

  • Request for yearly autodraft insurance from the board in August. Remaining balance will be paid and next auto draft will be August 2025  (Approved) 

  • Discussion of Arvig increase in price due to shutting it off during summer

  • Golf scramble was a success

  • Request for funds is found on Google Docs. Needs to be filled out. Aaron Braaten motioned to accept this process; Mindy Retz seconded the motion; Motion passed by verbal vote. Bruce’s contract

  • Discussion of ice contract for upcoming 2024-2025 season. Mindy Retz motioned for an increase of $1,000 that will be paid to one person (Bruce Bryngelson), totaling $4,250. Matt Rishovd seconded. Motion passed by verbal vote.

• Discussion of new building and future of the Curling Club

  • Capital campaign will be needed. By the general meeting, held at the end of the season, the board should have a plan for moving forward on capital campaigns

  • Discussion on actions needed before the general meeting included fundraising ideas/planning, surveying, talking to other clubs.

  • Charge to the board for the next meeting: What should we ask other clubs? Come back with one club that resembles Lakes Curling

• Raffle for 2024-2025 Season

  • Discussion of price point on raffle tickets, how many tickets will be sold, prizes, and when drawing should be held 

  • Michelle Ciesielski motions that the raffle sells 2000 tickets at $20/ticket for prizes of $5000 (1), $2500 (1), $1000 (2), $500 (4) to be drawn at the annual meeting during the club championships; Matt Rishovd seconded the motion; The motion passed by verbal vote.

• Youth stipend

  • Clarification on what is considered youth money: Any fundraising done for youth programs. Any youth dues will be considered general funds.

  • Mindy motioned to have another bank account specifically for youth, with a base deposit of $2,000; Aaron seconded the motion; The motion passed by verbal vote

  • Discussion of better marketing to all youth on how to access the stipend

  • Request of funds will currently only be used for entry fees. When the board deems the youth account balance is high enough, the board will revisit how to utilize money,

  • Registration fees for three bonspiels utilizing requests for funds. Must have board approval. 

• Purchases for youth curling

  • Brooms (10) – Bruce will order from Works Curling

  • Half sheet hacks (2 sets) – Pending Bruce’s opinions

• Rules of Play

  • Discussion of rules to be utilized in 2024-2025 season. Matt Rishovd motions to use USCA rules; Aaron seconded the motion; Motion passes with verbal vote. 

  • Rules will need to b posted in the club – Kelly will print and hang 

• Discussion of welcome packet for new members

  • Kelly presented an outline for the new member packet 

  • Mindy will post volunteer opportunities in the club.

• Discussion of Community Education marketing – Include Facebook, possible radio spots, and flyers around town

• Other discussion

  • Discussion for next month should include cleaning and recycling 

  • Meeting minutes from September to be approved at November meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 8:29pm by Terra Huff

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September 8, 2024

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:31pm by Terra Huff

Present: Terra Huff, Matt Rishovd, Mindy Retz, Kelly Schiffner, Dustin Richter, Mark Kowalski, Aaron Braaten and Nikki Jenson

Agenda

• Special Guest - Jake Blow

  • Uploading documents provided by Jake to Google Drive - Lakes Curling Club Board 2024-20(nj)

• Reading of minutes – Terra Huff accepted minutes

Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner 

• Waiting on invoice from Tweeton

• Matt Rishovd motions to approve Treasurer Report, Dustin Richter 2nd and all in favor, approved.

• Bruce's ice contract - need to update and sign

• Social Membership - Note: Article II Section 4

  • Nikki Jenson make a motion to approve membership for Mindy Retz; Dustin Richter & Matt Rishovd 2nd, all in favor, motion passes Mindy Retz is a Lakes Curling Club member.​

• Review of Bylaws - do they need to updated?

• Wall Sign Sales

  • 70 existing​

• Dates fro Gopher State and Club Championship

  • WGS - February 21-23, 2025​

• Buliding Use Agreement updated but needs waiver added.

• Kelly Schiffner motions for Matt Rishovd to be able to update nameplates on plaques & trophies. Aaron Braaten 2nd, all in favor motion passes.

• Updated Rules of Play - tabled

• Welcome packet for curlers - tabled

• 412 Grant - tabled

Next Meeting: October 13, 2024 at Lakes Curling Club

Adjournment: 8:08 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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August 11, 2024
Called to order at 6:35 by Terra Huff
In Attendance: Terra Huff, Aaron Braaten, Kelly Schiffner, Matt Rishovd, Mark Kowalski, Michelle Ciesielski,
Mindy Retz, Dustin Richter (Zoom)

 

Meeting minutes from July 14, 2024

• Matt Rishovd moved to approve with noted corrections in green by Terra

  • Mark Kowalski seconded

  • Verbal vote passed

• Terra clarified the Club Spiel in March is still TBD

• Guest Speakers: Maddie and Oliva Johnson spoke about experience at Curling Camp, in Blaine, MN

• Treasurer’s Report: Kelly Schiffner

  • Kelly has access to online banking but not PayPal

  • Tweeten Refrigeration – No bill yet, but will install a condenser before the season start and invoice for a one-time payment to include condenser and labor.

  • Aaron Braaten moved to approve the report; Matt Rishovd seconded; Verbal vote passed

• Community grant update: Aaron Braaten

  • Sign – Explored options and costs

  • Women’s Bathroom – Discussed flooring/subfloor and vanity

  • Aaron Braaten will collect official quotes for the sign and bathroom and will submit to Mike Morrison for final submission.

• Golf Tournament

  • Discussed promotional strategy

  • Details: Saturday, Sept 21, $ 65/person

• Music on the Mountain Update

  • A successful event and plan to be back next year

  • $2,953.98 was raised (Biggest year yet)

  • Thank you note was signed by Board Members and will be sent

• Sponsor Sign Sales

  • Keith is no longer selling signs this year

  • The previous year raised $17,000 was raised, most of the effort

  • Discussed strategy – The next meeting will explore the portfolio of sponsors

• Background Checks for Youth Program – Terra Huff

  • Terra has the link for anyone needing it

  • Individuals will pay on their own and submit reciept for reimbursement.

  • Terra will check to see if non-profits have to pay

• Other Announcements

  • Dustin and Matt will check out the lawn at the Club

  • Kelly Schiffner has designed and distributed flyers for the Vern Turner Bonspiel

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Mark Kowalski moved to adjourn
Accepted by Terra Huff
Meeting Adjourned at 7:35pm

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July 14, 2024

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 6:42 pm on July 14, 2024 by Terra Huff

Present: Terra Huff, Matt Rishovd, Mindy Retz, Kelly Schiffner, Mike Morrison, Mark Kowalski, Michelle Ciesielski and Nikki Jenson

 

Agenda

• Michelle Ciesielski motion to approve current agenda (found in Asana), Kelly Schiffner 2nd, all in favor: agenda approved

• Reading of minutes – Nikki Jenson

  • ​Terra Huff approved meeting minutes

• Treasurer Report: Kelly Schiffner needs approved meeting minutes to be added to bank account; upon completion of providing meeting minutes Kelly will be able to provide a more detailed Treasurer report; Also needed PayPal login information.

• Discussion to create “Request for funds” for future 

• Maintenance/cleaning requisition form to be created and handled by V.P. 2024/2025

• Michelle Ciesielski review with L.C.C. “Robert’s Rules” to guiding meetings

• Mindy Retz to be Bonspiel Chair – manage calendar and committees of current season’s Bonspiels

• Current calendar to be approved
  • Community Education – Nov 17,19 and 24,26

  • Vern Turner – Feb. 7-9, 2025

  • Minnetoba – Feb. 15-17, 2025

  • Club Championship – tabled

  • Juniors Practice – Mondays @ 3:45pm weekly

  • Regular League Nights

    • Tuesdays 6pm -8 pm

    • Wednesdays 6pm-8pm; 8pm-10pm

    • Thurdays 6:30pm-8:30pm

    • 5 & Under (formerly Greenhorn League) – starting 2nd week in December (Dec 8,15,22 and Jan 5,12,19)

  • Matt Rishovd makes motion to approve, Michelle Ciesielski 2nd, all in favor and calendar is approved

• Membership rates – motion to keep current membership rates and add non-membership rate of $50 made by Michelle Ciesielski, Mindy Retz 2nd

  • Amendment to motion: All membership rates stay the same, add “non-curling” membership rate of $50 and add $10 non-member curling sub per league night

    • ​2nd Mark Kowalski, Vote: Ayes – Michelle Ciesielski, Mark Kowalski, Kelly Schiffner and Nikki Jenson; Nays – Mindy Retz and Matt Rishovd; Motion stands

• Grant of $5000 discussion – tabled

• Music on the Mountain thank you to Evan Workin

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Next Meeting: August 11, 2024

Adjournment: 8:22 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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June 4, 2024

The regular meeting of the Lakes Curling Club was called to order at 4:05 pm on June 4, 2024 by Terra Huff​

Present: Terra Huff, Aaron Braaten, Mindy Retz, Kelly Schiffner, Mike Morrison, Mark Kowalski, and Nikki Jenson

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Agenda

• Role Assignments: Kelly Schiffner – Treasurer, Aaron Braaten – Vice President, Nikki Jenson – Co-Secretary with Michelle Ciesielski, Matt Rishovd – Ice Liaison, and Mark Kowalski – Pelican Rapids Liaison

  • Still needed Legacy Board Member – possibly Roger Lee

  • Youth Program Development – Jake Blow

    • Needed – “Youth Protection” to prevent liability; Motion made by Mike Morrison to add to youth development program, Mindy Retz & Aaron Braaten 2nd, All in Favor & motion passes

• Treasurer Report: Mike Morrison provided printout

  • Nikki Jenson makes a motion to approve Treasurer report, Mark Kowalski 2nd, All in Favor and report approved

• Membership Dues and collection – tabled

• Discussion of reimbursement & assistance to youth development camps/clinics – tabled

  • Youth expenses to be discussed after review of 501.3(c) documents

• Music on Mountain update – fundraiser for Lakes Curling Club – Dustin Richter & Brian Retz volunteer organizers

• Other tabled items

  • Tax exempt details

  • Painting sign on the building

  • ​​New signage for Highway 59 entrance

  • Women’s bathroom cabinet

• Sunlite Bar donated bar stools to Lakes Curling Club – just need to go through and decide which ones to keep

• Advertising – Huge thank you to Keith Hochgraber for years of service and handling our advertising

  • Dustin Richter & possibly Jim Velde to take over project

• Thank You list:

  • Brian, Dustin, Sunlite, Jon Ramsey & Herzog’s

• Finalize 2024-2025 Bonspiel Dates – tabled next meeting

• Membership rates – tabled next meeting

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Next Meeting: July 14, 2024

Adjournment: 5:06 pm

Minutes submitted by: Nikki Jenson

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