Author: Thomas Brown

The executive is actively looking for members who want to be part of growing the fellowship activities facilitated by the 183 Club.

At the September board meeting, several decisions have been made that will affect your experience at the 183 Club. Here are some things you’ll see or hear about very soon:

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Entrance & Building Access

Thanks to the volunteer work of Bill Pickett and Rodney McCarthy, the brick half‐wall at the Club entrance has been removed. This was done to improve safety and security for everyone in the building.

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Payments & Point-of-Sale System

We’re still experiencing delays with installing the new point-of-sale (POS) system due to supply chain issues. Rest assured, we’re working to get it up and running as soon as possible. Once it’s in place, payments will be easier and more convenient for members.

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SmartServe Certification – A Critical Reminder

All members are reminded that nobody may be behind the bar without SmartServe certification. This is not simply a house rule—it is a legal requirement under Ontario’s liquor license legislation.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has the right to inspect our premises at any time, unannounced. If anyone is caught behind the bar without SmartServe certification, our liquor license could be revoked immediately and permanently. This would end our ability to serve alcohol and severely disrupt operations at the 183 Club.

To protect the club, please send a copy of your SmartServe card to the President at president.club183@gmail.com.

If you don’t have SmartServe but would like to help bartend at events, the 183 Club offers support: we will cover half the cost of your certification once you’ve successfully completed the course and committed to working bar shifts at the club.

Please be responsible—our license, and the enjoyment of the club for all members, depends on it.

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Upcoming Events

• Our next President’s Request Dinner will feature a spaghetti dinner with the usual trimmings.
• A Halloween party is being planned, with the possibility of a trivia contest and/or costume contest. Details to follow.
• Plans are in motion to launch a monthly trivia night featuring Cole Fournier and Kevin of Super Fun Time Trivia, who have run their trivia-comedy show regionally for over a decade. You can check them out at superfuntimetrivia.com.

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Branding, Communications & Merchandise

• The Bullsheet newsletter will now be released on the last Friday of every month at 11 AM.
• A new logo has been officially adopted.
• Club merchandise is coming soon, with an online store being developed.

What a night! Our first President’s Request Dinner after a long hiatus was a true success. Despite having only a few short days to plan and promote—and a surprise power outage that locked us out of the Club until after 5:30—our team pulled it together with style.

Special thanks go out to Jeremy Kirk and Bill Pickett for creating an incredible meal under tight timelines, and to everyone who pitched in with the bar, setup, and cleanup. It was a real team effort and a wonderful reminder of what fellowship looks like in action.

Everyone was fed and happy in time for our Friday night Dungeons & Dragons group to carry on their weekly game night—proof that nothing stops a good night at the 183 Club.

We’re already looking forward to our next big gathering:
👉 Corn Roast & Trivia Night – September 20th

Check out the Events feed on 183club.ca to stay in the loop, and don’t forget—Coffee Club meets tomorrow morning. We hope to see you there!

We have added a donation box at the club to support neighbours in our community. Members can drop off non-perishable items any time the club is open. Donations are delivered weekly to the local food bank.

What to donate

• Canned proteins such as tuna, salmon, chicken, beans, or chilli
• Canned vegetables and fruit
• Peanut butter or other nut and seed butters
• Pasta, rice, couscous, oatmeal, cereal
• Shelf-stable milk or alternatives
• Soup, stew, and pasta sauce
• Baby items such as formula and diapers
• Toiletries and period products

Please avoid

• Expired or near-expired items
• Opened or home-made foods
• Perishables that require refrigeration
• Damaged or unlabelled tins
• Loose items not in original packaging

Where to find it

Look for the clearly marked donation box at the club. If you have questions or wish to help with weekly drop-offs, contact the office or speak with a board member on site.

To make a financial contribution, please go to https://www.northbayfoodbank.ca/donate/

Thank you for helping local families in need.

The 183 Club is making it easier than ever to stay connected and up to date with your payments. We are pleased to announce that members and patrons can now make payments using e-transfer.

Whether you are paying for dues, event tickets, or other Club activities, e-transfer provides a fast, secure, and convenient way to send funds directly from your bank.

How to Pay by E-Transfer

📧 Send to: treasurer.club183@gmail.com
✔️ Add a note with your name and purpose of the payment (e.g., “Annual dues” or “BBQ tickets”).
💵 Cash payments are, of course, still welcome.

Why This Matters

This new payment option reflects the Club’s ongoing commitment to convenience and accessibility. By embracing digital tools, the 183 Club continues to honor its traditions while making it easier for members and supporters to participate.

Stay tuned for more updates, including future plans for a Point of Sale (POS) system at the bar and events.

We’re excited to announce the return of the President’s Request Dinners — happening on the first Friday of every month at the 183 Club!

The tradition is simple: the President chooses the menu, and we all enjoy a great meal together. The fee will be nominal, just enough to cover costs, and the atmosphere will be priceless.

Who’s Welcome?
Everyone with a connection to the 183 Club — members, family, friends, and community members. If you’ve got an association with the Club, you’re part of the family, and you’re welcome at our table.

Come for the food, stay for the fellowship. Let’s make the first Friday of each month a time to share great meals, great stories, and great company.

We’re raising the bar for cleanliness and comfort at the 183 Club. We’ve contracted Binx Professional Cleaning (binx.ca) through Scott Binkley to provide weekly cleaning services throughout the club, ensuring our spaces are fresh, welcoming, and ready for members to enjoy.

To kick things off, Binx will be performing a full deep clean before the end of August. This will include wall washing, deep cleaning of the kitchen cupboards, appliances, and floors, plus thorough detailing in the washrooms.

From the entrance and stairwell to the kitchen, hall, washrooms, and everywhere in between, the club will be receiving professional attention every week — making sure you can focus on enjoying your time here without worrying about dust, crumbs, or smudges.

Stay tuned for that “just cleaned” feeling every time you walk in the door!

North Bay, ON — May 28, 2025 — The 183 Club is pleased to announce the results of its 2025–2026 executive elections, held during the Annual General Meeting on May 28 at the Masonic Temple Building.

Following the election, the club welcomes the following members to serve for the upcoming term:

• President: Thomas Brown

• Treasurer: Jake Lacourse

• Bar: Mike Kelly

• Co-Entertainment: Raymond Meadows

• Co-Entertainment: Jeremy Kirk

• Sick & Visiting: Rodney McCarthy

• House: Chris Morin / Dave Larrett

• Membership: Dennis Laughlin

• Ambassador at Large: Stephen Kirk

• Secretary: Jim McCutcheon

• Security & A/V: Chris Morin / Dave Larrett

The new board wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the outgoing executive members, who have tirelessly served the 183 Club and its members.  Their dedication and commitment have kept the club strong, vibrant, and ready for the future.

The 183 Club looks forward to an exciting year ahead, with renewed energy and plans to continue offering a welcoming space for members and community-minded events.