The members only page is an area where you can find the members and teams directories (handy if you need a spare), make comments on our message board or you can also email us to post announcements or items for sale / items wanted. The page requires a user name and password. If you are a member and require the password information please send us an email.

This is your website - please let us know what we can do to make it better. Direct all enquiries by email to webmaster@actoncurlingclub.com.

The fantastic members of the Acton Curling Club volunteer in many ways to help keep the Club running - efficiently and economically. Volunteering can also be both rewarding and fun and we ask that you volunteer for a minimum of only 10 hours per person. Please download the adobe PDF copy of the Volunteer Commitment form, sign up for all you can and return the completed form to the Club.

Remember that there are many other options besides the ever popular bar and kitchen help. We will provide information and descriptions on the other exciting ways to volunteer at the Club - we can use your talents.

If you would like to volunteer for an event please send an email to the Human Resources & volunteer coordinator - Lee Jewell, at hr@actoncurlingclub.com listing the your contact information and the event, date, time and position that you would like to work.

Check out these links for the monthly volunteer calendars: (upcoming later in 2008)

Don't forget to check out our picture gallery page for some great photographs of our events. If you have some pictures you want to post please email them to webmaster@actoncurlingclub.com. Thanks.

PS: You have heard of soccer moms and Acton has it's famous hockey moms - if you have a picture of your curling moms send it in and we can post it in our picture gallery.

Fellow Acton Curling Club members,

I am sitting on my patio on a nice summer’s eve with the temperature sitting around 22 degrees. Yet, it is time to start “thinking” about the upcoming curling season. Below are a few items to keep you up to date.

Registration – Deadline September 26th

New this year, we are asking all returning members to register by Friday, September 26th. This will enable our league coordinators to start setting up the leagues. You will also notice that the forms have changed a little this year. We hope they are self explanatory, but feel free to contact Jim Henderson at either 905-542-0539 (work) or 905-838-1859 (home), or via email at membership@actoncurlingclub.com if you have any questions (or contact any other Board member).

Wine & Cheese – Friday, September 26th

We will once again be having our Wine & Cheese social. This is a great way to reconnect with your fellow curlers that you may not have seen over the summer. This is also an opportunity to complete your registration. The evening will run from 7 until approx. 11 pm. Wine (2 glasses per person) & cheese will be complimentary. Other drinks will be available at regular bar prices

ACC Website – www.actoncurlingclub.com

We are now into our second year with our website. We are committed to making this a valuable resource for all club members, with up-to-date information. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve this site, please contact Mary Ellen Difazio. Registration information and a menu of volunteer opportunities are being posted there. Bookmark this site and use it all season!

New Members - Open House Week – Oct 6-9

We will be changing the format of the Open House week to focus on new members to the club. The Open House this year is Oct 6-9th. There will be no ice time for current members during this week.. October 14-17th we will be running clinics for both beginners, and those that want a refresher. Ice time will be made available for members to “throw a few rocks” this week. A schedule will be available at the Wine & Cheese, and will be posted on our website

Open Board Position - Maintenance

Due to ongoing ailments (his knee), Mike Nevins has decided that he cannot curl, and as such, has resigned from the Board. Thanks Mike for all your help this past year. We would like to fill this position as soon as possible. Anyone interested in helping on the board can contact myself, or any board member for details – no experience necessary!!!

Swing & Sweep – Saturday, October 18th

Our first official curling event of the season is our annual Swing & Sweep. This is always a great day where we get to play one of our last rounds of golf of the season, but our first game of curling. Enter a team, enter as an individual, we’ll get you involved. Check out the website under “events” for more details, and contact Barb Thistle to register.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and see you at the Wine & Cheese,

Dave Rigby,

President

Read our previous Acton Curling Club newsletters - click on the following links.

Be ready to start your game at the designated time. Shake hands before and after each game. Keep the game moving by being "in the hack" when it is your turn to throw. Winners buy the first round after the game. Have fun.