In what is developing into a very popular event, Club President Loyd Olson was pleased to host the annual Volunteer Appreciation the evening of 15 April 2016.

Many of those in attendance were awarded Certificates of Appreciation recognizing their unselfish contributions to the Club in a variety of roles and responsibilities. Others had already either received this recognition in the past or will receive their Certificates at a later date. It was particularly encouraging to see so many hard working League Convenors in attendance.

Both Councillor Shawn Dobson and retired MLA Jim Rondeau spoke very highly of our great club and the sense of pride which is so prevalent throughout the facility. In thanking Jim for his outstanding support of the AMCC during his years in Office Club Manager, Paul Batchelor, echoed the thoughts of many in attendance by referring to Jim as more of a "Constituency Worker" than a Politician.

Looking ahead to the 2016/17 curling season there is little doubt that the AMCC spirit of volunteerism will continue to be the envy of so many other clubs.

Please click the image below to view a photo / video album of the event. Once the album has opened, click the image of the curling ice to begin viewing full-size images with descriptions of each Certificate presented.

• Those present who were recognized and received certificates in the past: Bruce Burton, Kathy Cox, Bruce W, Al Seredynski and Elsie Rosler.
• Conveners invited but unable to attend: Archie Mullin, Chris Merrithew, Chris Sobkowicz, Dennis Robb, Tracey Slabogian, and Darcy Buxton.

After suffering a round robin loss to St Vital, the AMCC team of Lawrie Hogg, David Green, Bill Mamchuk and Larry Weatherburn rebounded by defeating the same Dave Romano team in the Mens final of the Winnipeg Curling Club Association Daytime Championships hosted by the Heather Curling Club 4-7 Apr 2017. The Event which featured 10 mens and 7 ladies teams, representing the majority of curling clubs across the City, continues to grow in popularity and skill levels. The WCCA, in particular event organizer Marion Krienke, and the host curling club are to be congratulated for a job very well done (sentiments expressed by many of the competitors) . Dates and venue for the 2016/17 Championship have yet to be determined.

Pictured - Lawrie Hogg checking out the Championship trophy, Shy David Green, the youngster Bill Mamchuk and road weary Larry Weatherburn.

Congratulations to the Kathy Cox team on qualifying for the semi finals in the Women's Championship which was won by the Gwen Smith from the host club (pictured proudly displaying the Championship plaque).