December 2006 Board Minutes

OYHA BOARD MEETING MINUTES

December 20, 2006

Four Seasons

Members Present: Gwen Lysne, Greg Johnson, Doug Voss, Terry Thompson, Nikki Gieseke, Shawn Pfieffer, Lisa Cochran, Sara Wencl, Jay Staska, Steve Cochran, Kirk Kiel, Dan Appel

Members Absent:  Steve Martin, Julee Elstad

Guests:  Will Fish

Minutes Recorded by:  Nikki Gieseke

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Nikki Gieseke will clean up the minutes as presented to include last names.  Lisa Cochran made a motion to accept the November OYHA Board Meeting Minutes with last names.  Terry Thompson seconded.  Approved.

GAMBLING REPORT

Doug Voss motioned to approve the Gambling Report for November ’06 as presented by Greg Johnson, Treasurer.  Jay Staska seconded.  Approved.

Lisa Cochran motioned to pre-approve the January expenses.  Dan Appel seconded the motion.  Approved.

Treasurer’s Report - Greg Johnson led a review of the financial reports.    Nikki Gieseke made a motion to approve the financial reports as presented.  Terry Thompson seconded.  Approved.

COMMITTEE UPDATES

Concessions – No report. 

Fundraising/Sponsorship –Dan Appel presented all team sponsors have paid but one.  Mass mailing went out and awaiting responses.  Prairie Ridge Orthodontics would like to become a sponsor.  Would like more visibility to fundraiser contributors in the future.  Steve Cochran said he will Cheryl Braget about a Board Members only password  on the website.

Ice – Terry Thompson presented that he will be changing some ice time for the Squirt and U10 from 1.25 hours to 1 hour.  He spoke with the coaches and they were supportive of the change.  Will work with Julee Elstad and Jay Staska for open hockey ice times and also to publish it on the team websites.

Equipment  - Steve Cochran presented equipment turn-in from Park & Rec participants not continuing on with the second half will be on December 30^th.  They will also be fitting 5 new Park & Rec participants for the second half.

Coaches Committee –  Doug Voss reported there was a good turn-out at the last meeting.  Second parent meeting are being scheduled by Jan 15^th.  Coaching contracts need to be signed.  Shawn Pfieffer will work with Lisa Cochran to make sure all are in prior to payment of coaches.  Meeting with referees for education discussion.

Registration – Gwen Lysne presented there are currently 2 last registrations.  One a Park & Rec moving for GU10 and one former GU14.  Gwen got an insurance overview.

Tournaments – .Lisa Cochran reported two tournaments have been completed.  The GU14 had to be cancelled but the PeeWee C tournament the same weekend is still on.

Communication/Publicity – Tournament brackets are now on the website.  Steve Cochran will remind cyber parents via the web to submit stories to the Peoples Press and to include their sponsor’s name.

Park & Rec – No report.

Lisa Cochran made a motion to accept all committee reports.  Doug Voss seconded.  Approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Minnesota Wild  – Selling programs during a Wild game was a great experience.

NEW BUSINESS

Puck Holes Downstairs:  Gwen Lysne received news there are puck holes downstairs in the Express walls and OYHA players were seen going down there.  Arrangements will be made to have it fixed.

Summer Clinic:  E-mails have been sent out requesting proposals.

Next Year’s Officers:  Nikki Gieseke is intending on running again and would like to serve as secretary.  Gwen Lysne requested anyone interested in a position to e-mail her.  Also to contact the person currently serving in the position with questions. 

Greg Johnson requested that Hockey Development Committee be put on the next agenda.

Nikki Gieseke made a motion to adjourn.  Seconded by Jay Staska.  Approved.

Next meeting dates:

                                    January 17

February 21

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