If we haven’t crossed paths before, my name is Stephanie Thompson and I am a curling specific fitness trainer, movement therapist and high performance coach. I’ve put together this pre-curling prep PDF for the Tam Heather membership. Don’t worry, it’s completely free!

I sent out a very similar document last year that you might have received. There are some subtle edits to this one but I do hope you enjoy!

Why? Most injuries happen at the beginning and the end of a season, game or shot. My goal is to make sure that curlers everywhere have access to a few things within their control to help make that transition back on to the ice as comfortable as possible.

Who is it for? This little "prep for the season" info sheet and a collection of accessible videos is to help curlers (at any level), but specifically the club level get ready to step back on the ice. 

What? Check out the PDF. All the words in burgundy are hyperlinks to either an informative blog post or a youtube video. 

I wish you all the best this winter season. Stay safe, and good curling!!

Stephanie Thompson, (she/her) 
R.Kin, Strength & Wellness Coach

Empowered Performance

We are pleased to inform you that the old burgundy awning at the east entrance of the Club has been replaced. The new awning features a stylish dark green color, enhanced with elegant lettering and the Tam Heather crest.

We hope you appreciate the updated look and that it provides ample protection from the rain and snow.

There are 7 spots still available!

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Premier 2 level for players 4.5 and up

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: A2 level for players 4.0 and up

• 5:00 PM - 6:30PM: Major and A1 Level (5.0 and up)
   
• 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: A2 Level (4.5 and up)

We’re pleased to provide an update on the interlock repairs that took place over the summer. As many of you know, we experienced a water main break in January 2024, which caused significant damage to the interlock on the east side of the Club. We’re happy to report that this area has now been fully replaced.

All nominations from both the nominating committee and members were to be submitted to the Secretary by August 2. As the number of candidates exceed the number of vacancies, there will be no further nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Candidates

Interviews of the candidates took place during the later half of July and early part of August. All candidates that were interviewed and have provided written endorsements of four (4) nominees will be presented to the membership to be voted on at the AGM to be held on September 30, 2024. Short biographies for each candidate can be found on the Tam website using the following path resources/governance. The Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors encourages all members to review the candidate bios with the aim of being an informed voter at the AGM.

The nominating committee hereby presents the following candidates who have agreed to serve:

The following Directors have either reached their three-year term or have resigned:

Helen Bigall (Treasurer - reached the 3-year term)
Tony Chin (Membership - reached the 3-year term)
John Wills (Curling Liaison - resigned)

The following Directors are continuing on the Board (with their term expiration):

President: David Muir (Sept 2025)
Vice-President: Don Richard (Sept 2026)
Secretary: Erwin Psotka (Sept 2025)
Tennis Liaison: Saravan Subramaniam (Sept 2026)
House: Neil Finlayson (Sept 2025)
Member at Large: Dan Lang (Sept 2026)

Nominating Committee Members

Neil Finlayson (Chair and Board Member - Tennis)
Don Richard (Board Member - Curling)
Helen Bigall (Board Member - Tennis)
Dan Lang (Board Member - Tennis)
Arlene Klinck (Member - Curling)
David Muir (Board Member - Tennis)

Respectfully Submitted:

Tam Nominating Committee

Bill was a member of the Tam O'Shanter Curling Club in Agincourt then as a founding member of the new Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club.

https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/william-logan-1090094783

At our June 27, 2024 Board of Directors meeting, John Wills, our current Curling Liaison, told the Board that he and his wife are planning on moving to London Ontario this summer, so he will be resigning from the Board effective at the next AGM. 

We would like to thank John for his contributions to curling at the Tam Heather (several years on the Venerables’ Board of Directors including President and currently as the Curling Liaison at Tam). John we all wish you our very best and you will be missed.

John’s resignation leaves an unexpected vacancy on the Board of Directors.  If you are interested in becoming the new Curling Liaison Director for Tam, please contact Erwin Psotka (Secretary). 

Tam had a great year last year with membership at an all time high and a strong year financially. But we can’t continue to grow without your input and your fresh ideas. Please consider volunteering to join the Tam Heather Board of Directors (BOD) as the new Curling Liaison. 

For your information, the full Tam Board of Directors currently consists of:

• President: David Muir 
• Vice President:  Don Richard
• Treasurer: Helen Bigall, term expires, position available with one current candidate identified
• Secretary: Erwin Psotka 
• Curling Liaison: John Wills, resigning, and position available
• Tennis Liaison: Saravan Subramaniam 
• House: Neil Finlayson 
• Membership: Tony Chin, term expires, position available with one current candidate identified
• Director at Large: Dan Lang 

Regards
Erwin Psotka
Secretary Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club
Cell 416-455-3829

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