June 2006 Board Minutes

Members Present: Gwen Lysne, Greg Johnson, Doug Voss, Terry Thompson, Nikki Gieseke, Steve Martin, Shawn Pfieffer, Lisa Cochran, Sara Wencl, Julee Elstad, Jay Staska, Steve Cochran

Members Absent: Kirk Kiel, Dan Appel

Guests: Ann Paulson, Amy Shornock, Doug Belmore, Connie Kniefel and Paul Enter

Minutes Recorded by: Nikki Gieseke

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Presentation by Paul Enter, Wells Fargo Investments, to discuss investments.

Lisa Cochran made note of a correction on the past meeting minutes that she was absent and shown as present. Terry Thompson made a motion to accept the May OYHA Board Meeting Minutes with correction. Shawn Pfieffer seconded. Approved.

Ann Paulson, gambling manager, presented the Gambling Report making note the payment for storage was a three month payment the combined receipt tax was higher because the million mark was past. An amended April Gambling Report was also presented.

Lisa Cochran motioned to approve the Amended Gambling Report for April ’06 as presented by Ann Paulson. Shawn Pfieffer seconded. Approved.

Terry Thompson motioned to approve the Gambling Report for May ’06 as presented by Ann Paulson. Lisa Cochran seconded. Approved.

Nikki Gieseke motioned to pre-approve the July expenses. Julee Elstad seconded the motion. Approved.

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

Concessions –Steve Martin presented they had a meeting to discuss needs. The Express have expressed and interest in renting the old concession stand. Still being discussed. Payment on a quarterly basis was brought up during the board meeting.

Sponsorship – Gwen Lysne presented on behalf of Dan Appel that a letter to the sponsors will be going out August 1^{st asking for confirmation by October 1st. Moving up the October 1st date two weeks was brought up during the board meeting.}

Fundraising – Doug Voss presented that the remaining balance for signage from the Express is exactly even to what is owed to them for the concession stand revenue.

Ice – Terry Thompson has expressed an interest in being the Ice Scheduler. Steve Martin made a motion to have Terry Thompson be the Ice Scheduler, an independent contractor position. Shawn Pfieffer seconded. Approved.

Equipment - Lisa Cochran presented they have been fitting people for summer camps. New jerseys were ordered for Girls U12 and Bantams. Building the storage in the basement is still planned to be completed prior to registration.

Coaches Committee – No report

Registration – Gwen Lysne presented the main registration date is set for August 29th with a make-up date of August 30th. The Park & Rec bulletin will contain registration information. August 3rd is the registrars meeting.

Tournaments – .Lisa Cochran reported they are working to schedule a meeting. She also reported that we host 10 tournaments a year.

Lisa Cochran made a motion to accept all committee reports. Terry Thompson seconded. Approved.

Operating Guide – Nikki Gieseke reported that it would be sent out for review yet this week.

Presentation: Doug Belmore and Connie Kniefel provided a written request for funding to all board members prior to the board meeting. They are currently working on making all the coaches aware as well as other communities that Ohio State Womens Hockey will play the Mankato Maverick Womens Hockey team on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Ohio State will be arriving on Thursday. OGHA is looking for sponsors to help fund hotel stay for Mankato and the players meal. Mankato has offered to do a skate with the Mavericks and to come to clinics. Ohio State has offered to do an autograph session. Mankato will pay for the ice and referees. OGHA will get to keep the gate fees. The profits OGHA is hoping for is $3000. They are requesting $1000 closer to the event to possibly help subsidize ticket prices, skate with the Mavericks, a clinic and advertising.

OYHA Request for Funds Form: Steve Martin made a motion to approve the form. Sara Wencl seconded. Approved.

Request from OGHA: Lisa Cochran made a motion to approve $1000 for OGHA request. Steve Cochran seconded. Discussion: Would like to see what actual need is later. Willing to pledge support. Motion failed.

Shawn Pfieffer made a motion to pledge support to work with OGHA to get a D1 Womens hockey series here in Owatonna. Steve Martin seconded. Gwen Lysne made a motion to amend to include - willing to entertain future proposal of funding request from OGHA. Lisa Cochran seconded. Approved with 1 opposing.

Girls Coaching Coordinator Resignation – Gwen Lysne presented she received the resignation and indicated this was do to his schedule. Discussion followed mentioning the current OYHA vision. Nikki Gieseke made the following motion – There will be one coaching coordinator position for OYHA. Julee Elstad seconded. Approved.

Pizza Ranch Fundraiser – Gwen Lysne presented that she has contacted the Pizza Ranch regarding a fundraiser opportunity. We would need to provide 8 workers, promote the event and OYHA would get 10% of the profits for the night and all the tips. Steve Martin made a motion to do the fundraiser. Jay Staska seconded. Approved.

Archery Tournament – There will be a state archery tournament held at the four seasons. They would like to lease the concession stand to use during the event. Steve Martin made a motion to offer the old concession stand for $100 rental per day. Steve Cochran seconded. Approved.

Nikki Gieseke made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Doug Voss. Approved.

July 19, 2006

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