Robert (Bob) Carson, a long-time member & former President of Granite Curling Club, passed away peacefully on June 12th surrounded by his loved ones. He was a true asset for GCC, both as President and as a member volunteer. He was responsible for a lot of club remodeling and growth during his tenure. For many years Bob was a regular Official at Regional Championships – one more way he gave back to the sport he loved.
Eagan, Minn. (April 30, 2021) – The United States Curling Association (USA Curling) today announced its official move from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to the Viking Lakes campus in Eagan, Minnesota.
Granite Curling Club is extremely pleased to announce the selection of Doug Potter and Keith Schreiber to the US team preparing for the USCA 2022 Scot Tour. This long standing tradition of competition and camaraderie occurs every decade and takes place over a 21 day period of time. The event is scheduled for January 7-31, 2022 sponsored by the Royal Caledonian Curling Club of Scotland. The last American Men's Scotland Tour team went to Scotland in 2012 and being victorious, has retained the trophy since.
It is with sadness and great difficulty and a simultaneous celebration of life, we regret to inform you that Betty Kozai passed away on Monday, January 18th, at the age of 92. To anyone with even a basic understanding on the history of Granite Curling Club, Betty was an absolutely legendary and enduring presence in the club. One of the original founding members of the club dating back to the creation of the existing club in 1961, Betty is the matriarch of a family of three generations of Granite curlers that are responsible for numerous U.S. Championships.
Kurt R. Galle passed away on December 12, 2020. A long time member of Granite, he served as President 1992-1994, the first two-term president.
December Update to GCC's Reopening
Greetings GCC Community,
I hope this email finds you safe and sound. As we enter the holiday season, I am truly grateful for those who continue to help GCC despite our inability to curl and enjoy each other's company in person. As of today, GCC has received over $$48,000 in donations from members and other individuals!
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Greetings. We hope that all members, families, and friends of the Granite Curling Club of Seattle are staying safe and remaining in good health and good spirits during these challenging times.
Congratulations to new board members Kathy Justice, Dominic Arico, Jessica Schultz, and Will Dimmit. They join current board members Ryan Doerfler, Lori Markham, Phil Shryock, Ethan Bradford, and Lisa Rauliuk to form next year's board. 227 peopled voted online from August 20th through the first half of the online Annual Meeting on August 27th.
Greetings GCC Community,
Hold the virtual presses ... there's been a last minute change in our ballot!
Three of our Board candidates - Kara McBroom, Emily Good, and MacAllan Guy - have unfortunately withdrawn for this year's election. Candidates you can vote for now are : Charlie Anthe, Dominic Arico, Will Dimmit, Kathy Justice, Scott McLean, Jeff Pearson, Bryan Pittard, and Jessica Schultz.
The GCC voting web site has been changed to reflect these changes. If you voted for Em, Kara, or Mac, you can change your votes by revisiting the voting page.
Voting is now open to elect new GCC Board of Trustees members! Vying for the four (4) open Board positions, we have 11 fantastic candidates (in alphabetical order by last name):
• Charlie Anthe
• Dominic Arico (currently serving as Board Trustee and GCC Treasurer)
• Will Dimmit
• Emily Good
• MacAllan Guy
• Kathy Justice
• Kara McBroom
• Scott McLean
• Jeff Pearson
• Bryan Pittard
• Jessica Schultz (currently serving as interim Board Trustee for Membership and Volunteers)
