MFCC
Congratulations to the 1st place team in the Skip's Choice Monday night league. Team members are Jenn G Dewar, Phil Myers, Al Carr and Rob Harper. Presenting the trophy is sponsor Jim Bodendistle, RCR Realty.
Congratulations to Mount Forest BDO Mixed Bonspiel 1st place team: Lloyd Hamilton, Valerie Hamilton, BDO Sponsor Dave Sharpe, Julie Poluck and Anthony Poluck
2nd place: Jeremy Hunt, Susan Graham, Elizabeth McQuarrie and Brian McQuarrie from Stratford
3rd place: Steve Bowiers, Debbie Bowiers, Peggy Henderson and Brad Henderson
Thanks to all teams for coming out for a day of curling and St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
Our club is extremely thankful to have received the capital grant to upgrade our ice plant equipment. This consideration enables the club to continue to offer a winter sport to the community of Wellington North for many years moving forward…
First night of curling will be Monday Oct. 30,2023
Registration will be online (E-transfer accepted) and at club Thursday, Friday Oct. 19-20,2023, 7 - 9 PM
The Mount Forest Curling Club is located at 144 Egremont Street South and with four sheets of ice, a spacious lounge and excellent off-ice viewing area it truly provides a great value for the membership.
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MF Curling Club - Capital Campaign Flyer 2023
Leadership and Commitment Thanks to the committed group of individuals who donated substantial sums of money and labour to build the current Mount Forest Curling Club. This facility has served the Club for over 50 years. With the failure of the ice plant, we again require leadership and financial commitment in order to ensure curling remains a vibrant part of the community for years to come.
President, Mount Forest Curling Club 519-323-6230 or doug@marccapparel.com
Capital Campaign Chair, Mount Forest Curling Club 519-323-9543 or kjellis@wightman.ca
Club History A curling club was organized in Mount Forest in 1880 with the club incorporating in 1963. It has operated from the existing building since 1965. The facility was built by H. Bye Construction with an innovative suspended ice surface. The core piece of equipment in the refrigeration plant has served the club faithfully since that time.
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Ice makers have been hard at work
On Wednesday morning of last week, the new 'Ice Plant' was delivered to the Mount Forest Curling Club. Following a catastrophic and somewhat expected equipment failure last February the club was shut down and playing members where forced to drive out of town to finish out the curling season. Our neighbours in Harriston offered up the use of their club and we can't thank them enough for the kind support so freely given.
The new ice machine had been placed on order in January 2023 only following the successful Ontario Trillium Foundation application that had been submitted in August of 2022.
The original ice plant was installed approximately 58 years ago and through the excellent maintenance and care given lasted a record number of years for this type of equipment.
Support given by the membership, past members, and the Township of Wellington North has made it possible for the curling club to continue to offer curling to local citizens and organizations.
The new 'Ice Plant' will be operating totally from outside of the existing building, which brings numerous advantages including operating efficiency's, earlier start up's, later shut down's, consistent quality ice keeping, and much needed safety for the operators'. Following extensive startup training the goal of the club will be to have the ice ready for curling in early November.
The Mount Forest Curling Club, est 1880,, would like to thank the Mount Forest and area community for 140 + years of caring and support.
Any and all interested persons wishing to learn how to curl and join a local social or competitive sport club, please check out our web-site or contact the membership committee for more information.
MFCC : www.mountforestcurlingclub.com
Membership :
Debbie Bowier ... dbowier774@gmail.com
Kim MacKenzie ... k-cmack@appraisemycar.ca
Ice Plant Compressor
This original compressor has now failed. The Club had anticipated this possibility and had applied for a Trillium grant in the fall of 2022 receiving $146,000 in December. In total, the compressor, installation, commissioning and setup is estimated to cost $210,000.
Infrastructure Renewal
The Club has other pieces of key infrastructure that are also old and in need of replacement. The two furnaces serving the spectator lounge and downstairs change rooms must be replaced. Repairs following water and mould damage downstairs will be completed, the kitchen is in need of modernization and the club requires a new ice scraper. While replacing the furnace, air conditioning could be added to increase summer usage of the spectator lounge and rentals.
Modernization & Renewal Projects
Ice Plant Compressor & Installation $210,000 Furnace Upstairs $5,000 Kitchen Modernization $10,000 Downstairs Finishes $5,000 Ice Scraper $15,000 Air Conditioning Upstairs $5,000 Total Estimated Project Costs $250,000
Sources of Funds
Trillium Grant (received) $146,000 Fundraising Campaign $100,000 Events and Funding $4,000 Total $250,000
Commitment to Curling
The new, energy efficient ice plant has been ordered and the club is committed to returning to full operation in the fall of 2023. This will be the first outdoor ice plant compressor installed in Ontario. In order to undertake this necessary work, the Club is committed to a significant fundraising campaign of $100,000.
Donor Recognition
Donations received at each of the following levels will be recognized on a donor recognition plague to be displayed in the Club. Visionary $10,000+ Benefactor $5,000 to $9,999 Builder $2,000 to $4,999 Leader $1,000 to $1,999 Friend $500 to $999
Naming Opportunities
A limited number of naming opportunities will be available for higher value donations. The naming will remain in place for a minimum of 10 years. • Ice Sheet (4) $5,000 • Spectator Lounge $10,000 • Bar $5,000 • Kitchen $5,000 • Basement Lounge $5,000 Personal and corporate donations can be combined to achieve the naming opportunity level. A modest but noticeable professional plaque will acknowledge the named donors. In kind donations of goods and services will also be considered based on need.
Financial Details
• Donation receipts are available. • The Club will be working with a partner organization in order to issue donation receipts for tax purposes. • Installments available for up to 12 months. Examples $40 X 12 months = $480 $200 X 12 months = $2,400 $400 X 12 months = $4,800
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First night of curling will be Monday Oct. 31
Registration will be online (E-transfer accepted) and one night in person Thursday: Oct. 20, 2022, 7 - 9 PM
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Adhesive Specialty Inc. |
APC Auto Parts |
BDO |
Birmingham Retirement Community |
Broadline Equipment Rentals |
Canadian Tire |
Carstar Mount Forest |
Century 21 Heritage House Ltd. Mount Forest |
Coburn Insurance Brokers |
Coldwell Banker WIN Realty |
Co-operators - Robert J. Cottell & Associates |
Country Carpet |
Distinct Auto Care |
Hanover Chrysler |
Heartland Animal Hospital |
Independent Auto |
Investors Group Financial Services Mike O'Dwyer |
James Horst/RCR Realty |
Jim Bodendistle/RCR Realty |
Kindred Credit Union |
MARCC Apparel |
MacKenzie Appraisal Services |
McFarlane Health Facility Ltd. |
Meat the Butcher |
Mike's Custom Welding & Fabrication |
Mount Forest Chiropractic |
Mount Forest Foodland |
Northern Wellington RV |
Padfield Nelson Insurance Brokers |
Pike Lake |
Plumes Main Street Interiors |
Precious Paws Dog Grooming |
Reeves Construction |
Roberts Farm Equipment |
Shelly's Just for You Spa |
Shoetopia |
Timberwolf |
Tom Shupe Plumbing & Heating |
W. Schwindt & Sons |
Win Financial - Steve Chambers |
Young's Home Hardware |