June 2007

OYHA BOARD MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 20th, 2007

Four Seasons

Members Present: Jay Staska, Kirk Kiel, Julee Elstad, Nikki Gieseke, Steve Cochran, Terry Thompson, Sara Wencl, Annette Arndt, Steve Martin, Mark Gardner, Dan Sawyer, Dave Johnson

Members Absent: Dave Swenson, Shawn Pfieffer

Guest: Amy Shornock, Ann Paulson, Bruce Carson, Pat Cullen

Minutes Recorded By:  Nikki Gieseke

Steve Cochran make a motion to accept the May OYHA Board meeting Minutes Sara Wencl seconded.  Approved.

GUESTS:

Pat Cullen and Bruce Carson presented that they would like to work to align our goals.  In doing so, they will work directly with Jay Staska with any issues as their liaison to OYHA.  In addition, they want to work with OYHA and OHS to become an asset.  Their mission is to provide opportunities for players in Southern Minnesota.  The Southern Minnesota Express will provide locker room tours during registration and help with equipment fitting where needed.  They are also willing to work with our tournament committee to provide the visiting teams tickets for their players if there is a game during any of our tournaments.  The outstanding issue of signage will be paid by Friday when they finalize their numbers.

GAMBLING REPORT

Julee Elstad motioned to approve the May Gambling Report as presented by Ann Paulson.  Sara Wencl Seconded.  Approved.

Nikki Gieseke made a motion to pre-approve July and Steve Cochran seconded.  Approved.         

Treasurer’s Report-

Terry Thompson made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented by Amy Shornock.  Julee Elstad seconded.  Approved.

COMMITTEE UPDATES

Concessions-Steve Martin presented that he would like help emptying the old concession stand because it is being painted.  Cheryl Spatenka is the potential new Concession Stand manager replacing Steph.  Tracy is staying.  Inventory reduction of slow moving items.  Would like some new items. 

Fundraising/Sponsorship-Dan Appel presented sponsors will be approached in July/August.  He will be talking to Hy-Vee regarding fair parking.  We will be able to use Jerry’s and potentially the roller rink.  Doug Voss will continue helping with the IceMan’s club.  Need names.  Need to start thinking about the pancake breakfast as well.

Ice- Terry Thompson presented that he has tentatively scheduled 11 teams.  The Express and HS are asking for weekend games during our tournaments.  Tentative try-out schedule is on the web.

Equipment-Steve Cochran presented that they have fit 3 and have one more to do for the camp(s).

Coaches Committee- Doug Voss presented the coaches applications are going well.  Need more girl coaches.  Meeting with the Hockey Development Group.  The dry land facility is up and running.

Registration-Nikki Gieseke presented we need to schedule registration date to get the date in the Park & Rec brochure.  Last year it was the last Tuesday of August.  It was agreed to do the same thing and have the main registration on Tuesday, August 28 with a make-up date of August 29^th.

Tournaments-Julee Elstad presented that they met and determined the primary goal is to be a fundraiser.  The tournament dates have been set and are on the website.

Communication/Publicity Julee Elstad presented that they are looking into offering a travel mug for sale at the concession stand.

Park and Rec- No report presented.

Steve Martin make a motion to accept all committee reports.  Steve Cochran seconded.  Approved

OLD BUSINESS

Pond Hockey – We are planning on running it.

NEW BUSINESS

Committee Sign-up  

A sign-up sheet was passed around to allow for committee sign-up.

Steve Martin made the motion to adjourn.  Steve Cochran seconded.  Approved.