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Victoria Curling Club to Donate Land, Building and Assets to CurlManitoba
Winnipeg, MB: Based on member feedback at the Special General Meeting where the decision to cease operations was made, the Victoria Curling Club Board of Directors has decided to donate the land, building and remaining assets to CurlManitoba. Upon sale of the land and building, CurlManitoba will implement a plan to invest the proceeds in the future of the sport of curling in Manitoba, including a significant contribution in the name of the Victoria Curling Club_in the Curling for Life Endowment Fund.
“It was very clear from the members they wanted the closure of the Vic to benefit curling in the province” says VCC President John Muir. “The Curling for Life Endowment Fund will ensure the legacy of the Vic will live on for ever.”
“Gifts to The Curling For Life Endowment Fund are pooled and permanently invested,” says Craig Baker, Executive Director of CurlManitoba. “The Capital is never spent and the Fund generates annual revenues, for ever. The yearly revenue from the Fund will be spent on scholarships, and the development and promotion of curling in our province.”
“There is a sort of symmetry to this gift,” says Muir. “The club began its life 95 years ago as the CP Rail Curling Club, and only became the Victoria after CP gave the club to its members. That gift has benefited hundreds of curlers who’ve called the Vic home over the years. Although the closing of the club has been a difficult decision, our members and executive take great pride in knowing it will help support the future of curling for tens of thousands of Manitobans for the foreseeable future.”
The Victoria Curling Club will be hosting a final send off event to allow former members to visit the club one last time and collect memorabilia they have a connection to. Things like past president, club championship, and MCA Bonspiel event winner pictures will be available, as well as provincial championship banners, providing a connection can be proven. We also encourage all former rental leagues to ensure they have removed their trophies from our trophy case.
SEND OFF EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014, 2pm to 6pm
WHERE: The Victoria Curling Club, 948 William Avenue
Food and Refreshments will be available.
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