GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Annual membership reporting: Revised dues structure for new clubs


including instructions for submitting member information. Tese instructions will also be available online at http://www.teamusa.org/usa- curling/about-us/membership. Similar to past years, the deadline for submit-


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ting club membership rosters and accompanying dues is Jan. 31, 2017. Dues rates for each member category, which are set by the United States Curl-


n early December, club presidents and treasurers will receive information on the annual membership reporting process,


ing Association (USCA) Board of Directors each season, will remain the same as last season. In support of the USCA’s mission to promote


the growth of the sport in the United States, the Board of Directors adopted a multi-tiered dues structure for new member clubs, which will go into effect immediately. Under this structure, new clubs will pay one-third of full member dues during the first year and two-thirds of the total for each dues category during the second year. Full dues will be required thereaſter. Detailed


information on this policy can also be found in the About Us/Membership section of the website. To learn more about some great projects that


your members dues are being used to support, please read Kim Nawyn’s article on Page 6. Mem- ber dues are not used to support the USA Curling High Performance Program. If you have any questions about the member-


ship reporting process, please contact Christy Hering at christy.hering@usacurl.org or 888- 287-5377, Ext. 209. Q


Sport Education Several dozen sport education courses are


typically scheduled in instruction, ice making, and officiating each year in various locations throughout the country. Tis season Level I, Lev- el II and arena ice making courses have already been completed with more training to be offered later in the season. In addition, the organization is working on several new training opportuni- ties for coaches. As training courses are added throughout the season, check the “Calendar” tab on the USA Curling website for current offerings. Club Calendar


All club presidents were recently mailed a club


calendar (October 2016-September 2017) to hang in the warm room or anywhere in the facility that is likely to be seen by members. Te calendar was produced to celebrate members of the U.S. Curl- ing Association. Each month features photos submitted by curlers from various member clubs. At the request of association members, the orga- nization has made arrangements for additional copies of the calendar to be printed. Orders can be placed for $10 a copy through an online form


// EIGHT-ENDER Schenectady


Te Hallak rink scored an eight-ender on


at https://usacurling.wufoo.com/forms/usa-curl- ing-club-calendar-order-form/. Discount Program


USA Curling recently partnered with Exper-


ticity.com (formerly Promotive.com) to offer exclusive discounts to members. Trough dis- counts that typically range from 20 to 75 percent from more than 300 online merchants, members can potentially save the cost of their annual U.S. Curling Association dues with their first pur- chase. With a variety of consumer categories including apparel, footwear, fitness and training, sports, outdoor gear, leisure, and pets, there is something to appeal to almost everyone. Steps to sign up for USA Curling exclusive discounts for


members include: t Go to: https://www.experticity.com/. t


Enter the group code: B0B8-91B0-AD- EA-C4D5.


t Verify your email and start enjoying your free access. Additional Programs


More information about USA Curling mem-


ber benefits, including the club insurance pro- gram, Business of Curling Symposium, Curl- ing in the Gym, and more can be found in the Member Benefits brochure on the USA Curling website at http://www.teamusa.org/usa-curling/ clubs/member-programs. Q


Need brochures? Does your club need to order membership


materials for upcoming open houses? You can order online at https://usacurling.wufoo.com/ forms/membership-materials-request-form/.


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Oct. 24, 2016, during league play at the Sche- nectady Curling Club in Schenectady, N.Y. Te team was trailing by six points and came back to earn the victory. Team members include Mi- chael Hallak, Meg Fryling, and Andrew Way.


// CERTIFICATIONS Level I Instructor


Craig Doucette, Nutmeg CC Christine Ellis, St. Louis CC Scott Fernandes, South Shore CC Craig Fleming, Capital CC Karen Gabbert, St. Louis CC Joseph Gangi, Mankato CC Kris Kirkeide, Capital CC David Kolibaba, Ocean State CC Michelle Landry, South Shore CC Allison Rose, Traverse City CC Steve Scheel, Fargo-Moorhead CC Matthew Urbaniak, Curl Troy Bob Waibel, St. Paul CC Kendall Walker, South Shore CC Phillip Tubbs, Waupaca CC


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