Bobby Ray

Curler • ACP Curling Professional • Club Development & Member Services @CurlingCanada • Passionate about the #BusinessOfCurling

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2026 Annual Report ➡️ https://t.co/wCb7qFaY54

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Curious about the work happening behind the scenes to promote and develop curling? The Annual Report offers a look at what Curling Canada does, why it matters, and the impact the organization is making in partnership with the broader curling community.

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Curling Ontario feature story about the Toronto Hope Bonspiel. Worth a read ⤵️ 😊 #BusinessOfCurling

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Over $500,000 raised and counting! What started as a vision to bring the magic of a grassroots bonspiel to the GTA has grown into a powerhouse for good. Read our latest feature story here: https://t.co/4p0qajNJbK

#curlforgood #CancerResearch #torontohope @TOhopecurling

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Governance and operations are both essential to a healthy curling club, but they are different jobs and deserve different conversations.

Often, good governance starts with simply knowing which hat you’re wearing. #BusinessOfCurling

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Curling clubs often rely on the same small group of volunteers to serve on boards and committees.

Boards govern: direction, oversight, accountability.

Committees operate: doing the work that moves the club forward.

If the people are the same, the roles still shouldn’t be. 🧵

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🥌 Change yourself. Layer a hoodie over your collared shirt, wear a different name tag, or literally swap between two different hats. A visible cue can help everyone recognize that the conversation has changed.

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Curling! The game with the ice, and the rocks, and the sweeping, and the yelling 🥌

Two minute guide to curling: https://t.co/mBaHsP6sYb

Learn more about curling:
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Find curling near you: https://t.co/4uyxh2b4VD

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Follow along and participate at https://t.co/7l80V0MKD0.

Chapter 1 ➡️ https://t.co/3NgLzwcSEx

Podcast 🎙️ https://t.co/F7cXmubMfW

Video 📺 https://t.co/WWCvBeCwOg

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CEO of Curling Canada, Nolan Thiessen, has authored a nine-part series about the future of Canadian curling. A written piece and accompanying podcast episode is being released weekly beginning today.

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Watching The Battle on 📺 this weekend. The sold-out event expects to generate $900K in economic impact and $100K for curling clubs in the Grey-Bruce region of Ontario.

Read More ➡️ https://t.co/fP2PhfzAdm

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“Leading Change Before Change Leads You” with Chantal Valleé (@coachvallee) @CurlingOntario AGM & Conference.

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Fireside chat with Olympians and World Champions @TeamHoman at the @CurlingOntario AGM & Conference.

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The @CurlingOntario AGM & Conference is underway in Brantford.

@CurlingCanada sponsored a fun and interactive #BrandOfCurling workshop led by @kristakerthyyc of Dan Brands & Lora Athletes 📸

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A full house at The Brand Uncovery Workshop with Krista Kerth.
Krista is diving straight into what a brand really is, why it matters for your club, and the core elements you need to stand out.

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We’re adding three people to our Member Services team at Curling Canada. Come work with me 😊 #WorkInCurling

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Be there, or be…

Not there. Up to you. But I’d recommend being there. Being there would be significantly better than not being there. #WomenInCurling

AUG 29 ➡️ https://t.co/oEKhUKHAs1

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My kids ask why I park in the small lot. Because everyone else heads to the big one, assuming there's more opportunity. Marketing is no different. The largest audience attracts the most competition. The best opportunities are the ones everyone else is ignoring. #BusinessOfCurling