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2025-26 Elected Officers

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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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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