We currently have four vacancies on the Board of Directors that need to be filled for the upcoming term, which runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. These roles are critical to the continued success and growth of our club, and we encourage all members to consider who might be the right fit for these positions.
The approval process for these Board positions will officially close on *Monday, December 16, 2024*. This timeline allows us to ensure that the new Board is ready to start their term and guide the club into a bright and exciting future.
All members in good standing will receive a ballot via email from ElectionBuddy Elections. Voting will take place electronically, ensuring an easy and secure way for every eligible member to have their say in the club’s leadership. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an engaged and active voting process as we fill these important positions. Together, we’ll ensure a strong and successful future for our curling club!
Matt Wait
Matt Wait has been a curler in Southern California for three years and started curling with Hollywood Curling Club. He is active in Sunday league play, has led learn-to-curl classes, and currently is the events manager for Hollywood Curling. He recently hosted a successful 40-person event that raised nearly $1,000 for the club.
Veronica Huerta
Years curling: Almost 1 year!
Position: Second, sometimes lead, rarely vice, please don’t make me skip
I started curling during the 2022 Olympic wave along with other super dedicated curlers. I attended a men’s session in the 2010 Olympics and loved it. 12 years later I finally tried it, and 10 months after, I had the privilege of representing Mexico at the PanContinental B division where we won silver.
I ask for the chance to learn as much as I can about the sport and everything around it. Organization, logistics, rules, shaping a community, and what it takes to keep a club going.
Outside of curling: I’m on the board of the Glassell Park Neighborhood Council and the board of a newly formed non-profit group called Northeast Neighborhood Outreach (NENO) a group to assist our unhoused neighbors throughout their journey back to stable housing.
Peter Johns
I have been curling since 2021 and was involved with the prestigious southern california curling center during its time in LA. During that time I fell in love with the spirit of curling in LA and have made it one of my goals in life to be a part of the development of curling in Los Angeles. I am a huge nerd for Ice Making and the technical aspects of the sport. I am interested in the possibilities of taking a more modern approach to growing the curling community, and the development of the sport itself. Over my time on the ice I have played in over 15 bonspiels, hogged 24 stones, drank 8 shots of Jeppson’s Malört, and traveled to 10 clubs. My absolute favorite form of curling is doubles!
Aside from curling I am a creative industry professional, and am a licensed commercial pilot. I enjoy riding / working on motorcycles and cars, outdoor rock climbing, performing and writing music, golf and watching baseball with my partner Melanie.
I am very excited for what the future holds for the sport of Curling in Los Angeles. and I want to be there every step of the way.
Thank you for your consideration.
Nikole Rockwell
Hi, I’m Nikole Rockwell. I have been a member of Hollywood Curling since 2018 and a board member since 2020, and have served as the club’s President during 2021 and 2024. I have participated in numerous leagues, bonspiels, and playdowns, and this year I was co-chair of the second Hollywood On Location Bonspiel held at the Coyotes Curling Club in Arizona. I am running again for a special one-year term to continue the work we began in fall 2023 to get Hollywood Curling back on the ice regularly with our fall and spring leagues and to continue our mission of bringing curling to the greater Los Angeles area through regular learn-to-curl classes. I thank you for your trust in me as our club has transitioned back to arena ice, and I hope to receive your support now during this year’s board election.