2025 Friars’ Briar AGM Minutes
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Summerside, PEI
1. The meeting was called to order at noon, following our lunch at the Silver Fox
Curling Club. President Pam Bartel welcomed all the curlers and introduced the
local planning committee chair, Andrew Richardson.
MSC Acceptance of 2024 AGM Minutes
2. Report from local committee, Andrew Richardson, Kelly D’agostino, Rachel
Campbell, Kelli McComb (drawmaster) Silver Fox Curling Club in Summerside
was very helpful in organizing the event. Because the weather caused us to
delay the opening draw until Tuesday afternoon when we had enough teams
present, the schedule was adjusted to work for the eight teams who were able to
make it. Weather prevented 2 teams that were registered from attending. We
adjusted the draw to have three round robin games and three playoff games,
also in a round robin format. A piper is expected to pipe us in for the final game
since we had to cancel the opening ceremony. The Mayor of Summerside plans
to be present to send us off and thank us for coming. The Banquet will begin at
6:00 Thursday at the Silver Fox Yacht and Curling Club.
3. Report from FB Board
a. Friars’ Briar 2026 Date and Location
i. We will not follow the Brier or Scotties next year since both are in
the East.
ii. We have an invitation to go to Kelowna or Edmonton next year.
iii. We don’t know where the 2027 Brier will be, but it could be in
Alberta. In 2027 we have had interest from either Edmonton or
Winnipeg for hosting us.
MSC that we go to Kelowna for the 2026 Friars’ Briar, March 2 – 6.
b. Treasurers’ Report by Harold Hesje on behalf of Kurt Sawatzky. (Paper
copies will be distributed at the banquet) We had total Revenue from
February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025 of $2,320.00. Total Expenditures
were $1,452.19, resulting in a surplus of $867.81. The balance at the
beginning of the year was $5,041.33 and at the end of the year it is
$5,909.14. The report was received as information. A copy of the report
is attached to these minutes.
c. Provincial Directors
i. BC appoints Ernie Paetsch to replace Don Allen
ii. Other reps are remaining in place: Tom Flath (SK), Jack Dyck
(MB), George Friederich (AB), Kelli McComb and Jennifer Canning
(ON).
d. Executive changes
i. President: Pam Bartel is not running for another term as president
but will continue as past president.
ii. Chris Schwanz is willing to step into the president’s seat leaving the
Vice President seat open.
iii. Jack Dyck is willing to step into the Vice President role.
4. Amazing Grace Award will be presented at the Banquet. (The award was
presented at the banquet to Andrew Richardson for boldly offering to host the
Friars’ Briar in spite of never having attended one before. Thank you, Andrew,
for your great hospitality.)
5. Memorials at the banquet will include Brenda Fawkes and Teenie Wall.
6. Brand new Friars’ Briar pins will be available at the banquet for $5 each.
Vintage pins will also be available and may be purchased with the purchase of a
new pin.
7. The Meeting Adjourned at 12:29 p.m.
Appendix to minutes: Financial Report
Friars’ Briar Association Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025
Revenue
Memberships 360.00
Sale of Pins 105.00
2024 F. B. Surplus 1,850.00
Bank Dividend 5.00
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Total Revenue 2,320.00
Expenditures
2025 F. B. Ice Rental Advance 750.00
Awards Engraving 279.72
Website Hosting Fee 240.00
New F. B. Logo Pins 182.47
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Total Expenditures 1,452.19
Revenue Less Expenditures for the Year 867.81
Add Bank Balance Beginning of the Year 5,041.33
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Bank Balance End of Fiscal Year 5,909.14
