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3-29-97 <br /> ITEM 8.1. <br /> To: The City of Elk River/ <br /> Elk River Ice Arena <br /> Attn: Mr. Rich Czech <br /> Dear Rich; <br /> Thank you for taking the time to meet with the Elk River Curling Association on Wednesday <br /> night to discuss the possibility of our working together in the future. <br /> As mentioned, we are still in our"infant"stages, being established December 17, 1996. We are <br /> not yet Incorporated, or recognized as a Tax-Exempt Organization. We have an idea, and are <br /> currently in the process of finding out how feasible this idea is! <br /> Our objectives are as follows: <br /> 1. To become a self sufficient association within the area, promoting the sport of curling <br /> to adults as well as establishing youth programs. <br /> 2. To obtain funds through various activities as well as sponsorship from individuals, local <br /> businesses and organizations, in order to defer some of the expenses involved <br /> in the sport. <br /> • 3. To participate in other amateur curling activities as designated by the voting officers. <br /> Curling is gaining more and more popularity, not only in Minnesota, but worldwide. During the <br /> curling season, (October through March), over a million curlers take to the <br /> ice in Canada, Australia,New Zealand, Japan, most European countries and 25 of the <br /> United States. The World Curling Federation governs international competition; the <br /> United States Curling Association is a member of the WCF and the US Olympic Committee. <br /> Curling is an activity which teaches true sportsmanship, and is not limited to the young. It is not <br /> uncommon to see curlers who are in their 60's competing against 25 year olds. It is <br /> truly a sport that bridges the generation gap! <br /> We believe this is an opportunity to build and solidify relationships in our local community. <br /> Thank you for taking time to review this with the City of Elk River. We look forward to the <br /> feedback you bring to us Rich. <br /> Sincerely; <br /> Frank Nogle Dick Wiskur Hank Stahlmann John DeMarco <br /> Dan Teichroew Norm Volkers Lloyd Schneider <br /> • <br />