Club Leadership
The Highland Community Curling Club was incorporated in the Ontario Corporations Act as of July 30, 2021. Our by-laws were approved by the Founding Members / Provisional Directors.
On November 3, 2024, at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), our Board or Directors was approved, including the list of officers (and their term):
- President: Katie Brooks (2027)
- Vice President: Tom Jones (2027)
- Treasurer: Rick Hoevenaars (2025)
- Secretary: Maggie Buchanan (2025)
- Other:
- Ann Stubbins (2025)
- Jan Mathers (2026)
- Justin Riedstra (2026)
- Bob Banks (2026)
- Glen Stephenson (2027)
Three new directors will be selected annually.
Committees
Several committees have been formed to ensure the successful operation of our club:
This committee is responsible for the financial health needs of the club, including budgeting, audits, sponsorship and donations. It is also responsible for as the software that supports our financial systems.
- Rick Hoevenaars, Chair & Board Rep
- Justin Riedstra
- Ian Nicol
- Maureen Nicol
- David Blackwell
- Jim Thomas
Roles & Responsibilities
This committee is responsible for member communications and club branding, through multiple channels including our website and social media platforms.
The goal of this team is to maximize current member retention and new member recruitment.
- Ann Stubbins, Chair & Board Rep
- Fiona Bell
- Julie Clinton
- Maggie Buchanan
- Michele Vandenberghe
- Mary Parkin
Roles & Responsibilities
This committee works closely with Darrin Sinclair’s team for areas related to the ice shed, operations, maintenance, equipment and safety protocols.
- Bob Banks, Board Rep
- Don Lahti, Chair
- Darrin Sinclair, Head Ice Technician
- Karen Weldon
- Rick Declerq
- John Skeoch
- Terry Pike
- Doug Setterington
- Ben Clinton
- Jim Thomas
Roles & Responsibilities
This committee is responsible for developing and recommending the membership categories and fee structure, league structures and ice utilization (calendar) including rental groups.
- Jan Mathers, Board Rep
- Joel Moore, Chair
League & Member Event Convenors
- Men’s Club C: Eric Toivonen, Ian Nicol, Scott Ferguson
- Mixed Club C: Charlie Richard, Nathan Gonsalves
- Women’s Club C: Sarah Gray, Heather Sangster
- Day Women’s Club C: Leslie Loft, Kelly Flynn
- Day Men’s Club C: Tim Bell, David Stubbins
- Tuesday Evening Open: Catherine Taylor
- Day Men’s Jitney: Tim Bell, Jim Anderson
- Day Women’s: Mandy Clark
- Friday Day Open: Pirkko Sheldrick
- Friday Night: Louise & John Aguiar
- Mixed Doubles: DJ & Angelica Ronaldson
- Youth: Katie Brooks, Maggie Buchanan
- Youth Competitive: Terry Pike
- Men’s Jacket Event: Ian Gray, Jim Anderson
- Women’s Jewel Event: Kathleen McLeod
- Learn-to-Curl: DJ & Angelica Ronaldson
- Learn-to-Curl2: Sandra Moore
- Curler Development: Jan Polgar
- Rental Coordinator: Nancy Lizmore
Roles & Responsibilities
This committee looks after areas related to the lease agreement, staff contracts, the new club governance structure, insurance, incorporation, by-laws, and our relationships with the OCA & CCA.
- Tom Jones, Board Rep
- Ian Gray, Chair
- Mike Evans
- Cynthia Kenyon
- Nathan Gonsalves
- Wayne Goldstein
- Al MacKinnon
Roles & Responsibilities
This committee looks after our Curling Club Manager (CCM) system, including member management, registration, ice booking, facility calendar, league management, email management and event management.
- Glen Stephenson, Board Rep
- Roger Polgar, Chair
- Dave Kinchlea
- Mike Pearce
- Shaun Baron
- Diane Goldstein
Roles & Responsibilities
Volunteer
We are a volunteer run organization. Our future depends on all members contributing to our sucess. Your talents are needed!
