A Message From The Billet Coordinator
(Billet Coordinator Hotline 838-5033 cell phone Jody McWilliams)
Welcome back to another exciting year of Oil Barons Hockey. I am the billet coordinator for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and am looking forward to meeting all our new and existing billet families.
Billeting can be a very exciting and rewarding experience for all those willing to open up their homes to dedicated players of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. Many families who have billeted in the past usually look back at their experience with fond memories. In fact, many families still keep in contact with their players as they move through the ranks of college and professional hockey.
However, in reality not every player/family match will be met with un-denying success. Sometimes chemistry and/or expectations might be lacking to continue on with the relationship in a positive manner for one or both parties. When this happens, we will make our best attempt towards making the necessary changes to ensure everyone is happy and comfortable with their arrangements.
Whether you're new or a long time resident of Fort McMurray, billeting is a great way to meet people. When you walk into the Thickwood Heights Arena for an Oil Barons game, often you will notice small groups of people standing around talking. These groups are usually the billet families talking with other billets and/or the players' families.
Each billet family is paid a monthly amount of $400.00 per player (in addition to receiving milk & bread coupons) to house the player in their home. Also, each family is given two season tickets and two playoff tickets per player billeted.
If you would be interested in billeting this hockey season, either contact me at home at 799-3205 or contact the Oil Barons office at 743-5509, extension 1 or e-mail me directly at jody.m@shaw.ca or the Oil Barons at admin@oilbarons.com . I would more than happy to discuss the aspects of billeting with you and hopefully welcome you to the Oil Barons family.
Sincerely,
JODY McWILLIAMS
BILLET COORDINATOR
A message from the President of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons
As we embark on the new season expectations run high and the task of operating the hockey club falls not only to the General Manager and Head Coach of the hockey club but to all of the volunteers that make our organization a success each and every year. As a billet family you are a part of the organization and a very important part. Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your efforts in making each one of our players feel at home in your house. Without your efforts our club could not operate. We hope that as you house, feed, and support our players in your home that we can count on you to cheer them on from the stands as well. Thank you once again and hope to see you in the rink!
Nick DeHoog
