October 2007 Board Minutes

October 17th, 2007

Four Seasons

Members Present: Jay Staska, Kirk Kiel, Julee Elstad, Dave Swenson, Steve Cochran, Terry Thompson, Steve Martin, Shawn Pfieffer, Annette Arndt, Dan Sawyer

Members Absent:  Dave Johnson, Mark Gardner, Sara Wencl, Nikki Gieseke

Guest: Amy Shornock, Sherry Anderson, Tim Birk

Minutes Recorded By:  Julee Elstad

Steve Martin make a motion to accept the September OYHA Board meeting Minutes Dave Swenson seconded.  Approved.

Guest Presentation

Tim Birk asked to have an open discussion forum regarding coaching issues that may have resulted in his denial to be a coach.

GAMBLING REPORT

Dave Swenson motioned to approve the September Gambling Report as presented by Sherry Anderson.  Terry Thompson Seconded.  Approved.

Dave Swenson made a motion to pre-approve November expenses and Steve Martin seconded.  Approved.         

Treasurer’s Report-

Dave Swenson made a motion to approve the annual report.  Shawn Pfieffer seconded.  Approved.

Steve Martin made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented by Dave Swenson.  Steve Cochran seconded.  Approved.

COMMITTEE UPDATES

Concessions- Moving into the Express season..

Fundraising/Sponsorship-No Report

Ice- Terry Thompson presented that he is in a holding pattern.  Squirts don’t panic holes will be filled.  One hour time slots this year.  Ice bill will be more due to 11 teams.  Morning practices will help.

Equipment-Steve Cochran presented that all the equipment is in and all kids are taken care of.  Waiting for tags.  Jerseys by Nov 3/4

Coaches Committee/Hockey Development-  Kirk Kiel presented 3 – 4 attendees.  ACE Coordinator – entertaining a couple of considerations.  Skills Clinic – still in planning stage.  Park & Rec – invite coaches to help w/Level 1.  Next Meeting is Nov 16^th.  Proposal/Recommendation on player movement.  At Sunday Night Coaches Meeting – contracts filled out, background checks, rec’d coaching manual.

Registration-No report.

Tournaments-Steve Cochran presented we are missing 1 team payment and all tournaments are full.

Communication/Publicity No report

Kick-Off/Banquet – Julee Elstad passed out materials.

Merchandise – No Report

Pond Hockey – Dan Sawyer presented there was bad night choices / communication.

SKATE – No Report

Park and Rec- No report

Shawn Pfieffer made a motion to accept all committee reports.  Steve Martin seconded.  Approved

OLD BUSINESS

Concession Mgr Contact – Jay Staska presented the proposed contact.  Steve Cochran made a motion to approve.  Annette Arndt seconded.  Approved.

NEW BUSINESS

ACE Coordinator  

Jay Staska presented that we need an ACE Coordinator.  ACE is mandatory and we will need to make this a position, blended position, working w/OYHA, Dist 4 & Hockey Development.

VFW Jackets

Jackets arrived late, we didn’t go to the tournament.  VFW Tournament is in March in White Bear Lake.  Terry Thompson will help coordinate efforts w/Jay Staska.  District vs State dates.locations need to be addressed.

Pizza Ranch

Need 8 works @ 5 pm. Dave S, Annette, Jay, Kirk, Steve M.  Need 3 more.

Dryland

Less than $300/month.  Is OYHA interested? $25 month fee, free next month if 10 times. Would need assistance with staffing.  Out for month of August.  Tabled to Hockey Development Committee.

November Meeting moved to Nov 14^th.

Steve Cochran made the motion to adjourn.  Dave Swenson seconded.  Approved.

Next Meeting Dates:

December 19^th

January 16^th