Launching a new concept, (read change) is NEVER EASY, and the launch of the very first IP (Inter Provincial) was no exception!!  In red below, is the heading on promotional material we had in circulation.

CANADA’S FIRST INTER PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

LOCATION: COLDWATER CURLING CLUB, ONTARIO

GET ACQUAINTED BBQ 2009-08-23-16:00

CLOSING BANQUET 2009-08-26-14:00

Stan speaking in 2009: I wish to give a special thanks to Gary Pipher and the entire Coldwater host Club. Gary capably handled all of the many details that come with hosting such an event. Accommodations, Boat Cruise, Entertainment, Food Arrangements, Preparation and maintenance of the Courts, Arranging for our Guest MPP Speaker and of course the details associated with the BBQ, the formal opening, the banquet and no doubt some items that I have overlooked.   As CNSA President I was able to create the desire to bring the teams to compete, but it was Gary and…