Greetings from Edmonton Hope you are enjoying the action from the 'Road to the Roar'. There is a game every draw televised on TSN and also on CurlTV. The curling has been great and it will be very exciting to see who comes out Top Dog and represents Canada at the 2010 Olympic Games in February.
We invite all club members to come out and lend a hand hosting what I know will be the best run Mens Provincial event (because Vernon always does the best!). We need volunteers to assist with door, 50/50, hospitality, driving, officiating & set-up & take-down. Volunteers will gain entrance to the venue on their day of duty to take in the action either before or after their shift. i.e. work an evening draw, come watch the noon draw, or work the noon draw and watch the evening draw. There will be two draws a day (noon & 7pm) Monday through Thursday with an adjusted schedule on Friday and Saturday to accomodate possible tie breakers and playoffs. Finals go Sunday at 10am. In addition, volunteers will be offered an embroidered 'event' article of clothing at cost. For those not able to volunteer, full-event passes can be purchased for $50 and day-passes will be available for $10 Monday through Thursday, with a weekend pass (Fri, Sat & Sun) available for a cost of $35.
The raffle tickets are selling like hot cakes! Have you got yours yet? Tickets cost $5 each or 3 for $10 and are available at the bar or office. Early bird prize of an event pass for the Mens Provincials will be drawn during Merk's drop-in on December 18th. The Grand Prize of a cruise on a Twin Anchors Cruisecraft IV Houseboat (view here http://www.twinanchors.com/vacation/houseboat-rentals/cc4.php) will be drawn on the weekend of the Mens Bonspiel (Jan 7-10). The Houseboat is available from April 1 - early July or end of August - October 31st (mid & low season, excluding long weekends.) Spring time days are warm with crisp evenings, and fishing is excellent. Late summer promises the warmth of the lake and quiet beaches. The houseboat comes equipped with hot tub & fireplaces to keep you cozy. Your choice of 3 nights on a weekend, or 4 nights mid-week. This boat sleeps 14 and features two full bathrooms and a full home theatre. Get together with your team or a group of friends and buy a book, and you could be cruisin' the Shuswap next summer! Proceeds from the raffle will go towards hosting the Men’s Provincials. It’s our chance to shine, and we want to put on the best show possible.
Have you heard about the 2 on 2 bonspiel? Get a partner and sign up! December 27, 28 & 29th. Rules & details are posted at our website (www.vernoncurlingclub.com). Cost $100. It's a great way to keep your game-on and stay tuned-up for the New Year.
And, last but not least, I sure hope your planning to attend the Club Christmas party, affectionately known as Merk's Christmas Drop-in, on Friday December 18th. Come join me in a celebrating the festive season with a glass of 'nog and while you're here, enjoy a little Maritime Christmas flair with Mercer and Pete! Party starts at 8pm.
