1. 2016/2017 Northern Alberta Curling Association Module 1 – The Alphabets and NACA

2. Alphabets CC – Curling Canada
CC’s Vision: Curling in Canada from the grassroots to the highest levels of competitive play will be strong and vibrant.  Curling clubs and Associations in Canada will offer a wide variety of participation opportunities for all residents of their communities that will reflect the changing needs of the cultural mosaic and lifestyles of Canadians, and allow for a healthy cross section of recreational through competitive play. 
CC’s Mission: Encourage and facilitate the growth and development of curling in cooperation with a network of affiliates.
Objects of Curling Canada (excerpt from the Curling Canada Constitution and By-Law):
to be recognized as the national sport governing body for curling in Canada;
to exclusively promote amateur athletics, specific to curling, in Canada on a nation-wide basis - this will include the development and marketing of the sport of curling at both the Member Association and the club level;
to establish and enforce the rules of the sport of curling in Canada as well as a process by which differences and disputes can be settled;
to cultivate fraternal relations with other curling associations (national and international);
to respect and preserve the traditions of curling;
to promote, arrange, conduct and control Canadian Curling Championships;
to liaise with the Curling Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada Inc. which was established to recognize achievements of athletes and builders in the sport of curling in Canada; and
to play the game for the game’s sake without thought of material reward.
Each Member Association is an association representing both men's curling and women’s curling within its jurisdiction and each Member Association shall appoint two delegates to attend all meetings of the members of the Association as authorized representatives of the Member Association. Each delegate of each Member Association shall be entitled to one vote at all meetings of members.

3. Alphabets ACF – Alberta Curling Federation
Promote, market and encourage growth in the sport of curling within the boundaries of ACF.
Represent all curlers by governing in a spirit of fairness and equality.
Preserve the traditions of our sport while embracing positive change.
ACF represents our province as the “member association” on Curling Canada.
ACF Board comprised of 9 members elected at AGM:
Shall be an equal number of elected Directors resident in each of the regions; NACA reps are Darrell Skarban and Jennifer McMillan.
Each regional association has 24 votes and each club has 1 vote at any General Meeting; need a minimum of 77 votes for quorum.
2 player representatives as well.
Previous Executive Director retired and position is not being filled at this time pending resolution of the One Association discussions.

4. One Association Study
A committee has been struck consisting of two board members from each of the four Alberta curling bodies.
Purpose is to investigate the possibilities of merging into one governing body in Alberta.
The committee is called SNAP which stands for SACA, NACA, ACF, and PCA.
SNAP is working on the details of what a single governing body for curling in Alberta may look like. There are three foundational components to the new organization that are being reviewed: governance structure (including communications within the province); operation of the organization (including playdown structure) and club services; and future support and growth (including gaming licenses and funding).
NACA reps on SNAP are Brad Gibb (current Past President) and Ted Appelman (previous Past President and current Special Delegate).
An update was provided to NACA members at the 2016 Annual General Meeting held June 4.
Prior to any possible changes to the governance model for NACA, we are required to present the proposal to members and vote at a General Meeting.

5. Alphabets NACA – Northern Alberta Curling Association
Established in 1918, NACA’s Mission is to develop and promote the sport of curling.
Represents over 90 affiliated curling clubs in Northern Alberta and each member club has a voice in the NACA through their Zone Convenors.
A member of NACA is any affiliated curling club residing within the boundaries of the Northern Alberta Curling Association that has paid their affiliation fees to the Association during the current curling season.
If the member curling club chooses to withdraw then they forfeit all voting privileges, the rights to host Association events, the right for their members to compete in Association sanctioned events and championships, and all benefits available to member clubs including but not limited to Rocks ‘n Rings, website development, educational material, Business of Curling Symposium, and training and development.
The annual affiliation fees shall be paid not later than the 1st day of December of each year.
NACA is administered by two paid positions, and an Executive and Board comprised of volunteers.
NACA Executive Director - Vicki Baird
NACA Executive Assistant - Shanelle Goudreau
#110, Street
Edmonton, AB. T6B 2M9
Phone and Fax
Toll Free -

6. NACA Board of Directors 2016/2017
NACA Board of Directors is comprised of:
The President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President elected at the Annual General Meeting;
The previous President assuming the office of the Past President;
One Member from each of the 16 zones; and
Other delegates at large, as appointed at regular constituted meetings of the Board.
The term of office for each Director begins July 1st and terminates June 30th.
Members of the Executive Committee are elected to a position for a one year term at the annual general meeting of the Association.
Executive
President Dennis Nowicki (Edmonton)
1st Vice President Greg Empey (Edmonton)
2nd Vice President Lindsay Makichuk (Lloydminster)
3rd Vice President Verna Wolfram (Edmonton)
Past President Brad Gibb (Edmonton)
Director Jenilee Streatch (Edmonton)
Director Frances Tallon (Edmonton)
Director Tyler Pfieffer (Leduc)
Executive Delegate Lori Empey (Edmonton)

7. NACA Delegates at Large
Ice Technician/ACF Delegate - Jennifer McMillan (Edmonton)
Officials - Doug deBruijn (St. Albert)
ACF Delegate - Darrell Skarban (St. Albert)
Ford World Men’s Curling Championship Vice-Chairs:
Ted Appelman (Edmonton)
Aimee Branting (Edmonton)
Michael Laderoute (Edmonton)
Jenilee Streatch 50/50 Director
SNAP (One Association) – Brad Gibb & Ted Appelman
The term of office for the FWMCC and SNAP delegates expires after the event or special project is completed.

8. Zone Convenors There are 16 zones, each should have a Zone Convenor.
Zones are Edmonton and surrounding communities, and Zones 7 – 16 are in rural Northern Alberta.
Zone Convenors are elected from the clubs in their zone, or often the Zone Convenors volunteer for the position.
2016/2017 Zone Convenors are:
Zones 1-6 (Edmonton) - Sharon Hays
Zones 1-6 (St. Albert) - Vi Oko
Zones 1-6 (Central) - Vacancies (4 positions)
Zone 7 (Bonnyville) - Vic Rocque
Zone 8 (Lloydminster) - Dusty (Bill) Makichuk
Zone 9 (Wainwright) - Tom Pedersen
Zone 10 (Southeast) - Vacant
Zone 11 (Tofield) - Dave Schultz and Assistant (Viking) - Don Hafso
Zone 12 (Gibbons) - Travis Fraser
Zone 13 (Fort McMurray) - Vacant
Zone 14 (Lacombe) - Lee Hodgson
Zone 15 (Leduc) – Darrell Jack
Zone 16 (Southwest) - Vacant

9. Zone Convenor’s Role
Each member club has a voice on NACA through their Zone Convenor.
Without a Zone Convenor you do not have a representative at the regular NACA Board meeting to voice your thoughts or raise your questions, nor to learn what changes and developments are taking place at NACA, ACF and CC.
Primary responsibilities of the Zone Convenor are:
Acting as a liaison between the clubs in their zone and NACA;
Presenting views at the NACA Board Meetings;
Providing support and promoting the general policies of NACA; and
Coordinate Zone Playdowns, if required.
New Zone Convenors are provided an information package and any training required to assist them in their success in this important role.
Interested? Contact the NACA office.

10. NACA Financial Status
2016/2017 Approved Budget Highlights (approved by Board at September 14, 2016 meeting)
Total Expenditures $ 211K
$52K CC Affiliation and Competitor Fees, and Ford World Men’s Curling Championship Tickets
$85K Salaries (1.8 FTE)
$34K Rent
$21K Utilities/Insurance/Legal and Accounting/Office Supplies
$16K Awards/Bantam Bonspiels/Promotion/Zone Meetings/Misc.
$6K Business of Curling Symposium Deposits
Total Revenues $211K
$52K CC Affiliation and Competitor Fees, and FWMCC Tickets
$51K NACA Affiliation Fees
$78K Allocation from Casino Funds
$30K Allocation from Special Fund
CC and Competitor fees flow through us – we collect from clubs and curlers, and then forward to CC.
Expenditure Highlights:
Salary increase to reflect marketplace and cost of living;
Introduction of honorarium payment for officials to aid in retention and recruitment;
Expansion of ice rental payment to include junior bonspiels; and
Set up fees for Business of Curling Symposium; event is being held next fiscal year and expenses will be covered by casino funds and possible NACCS grant.
Revenue Highlights:
Increase to club affiliation fees: large population areas from $235 to $250; medium sized centres from $160 to $175; and small community facilities from $60 to $70 per sheet.
Funds from Casino scheduled in 1st quarter will not be received until after fiscal year end (April 30).
For several years NACA has been drawing down from Special Fund (i.e. investments) to balance budget; approved budget reduces draw down from past years.