WAYHA BOARD                    

 

Meeting Minutes                

 

APRIL 9, 2008

Present:  Jim Ash, John Cowden, Nancy Grams, Pam Hiddemen, Lisa Simonson, Deb Smith, Shelly Stone, Randy Thern

Absent: Bob Sell, Brian Dey, Craig Smith, Teresa Marquard

Guests: Peggy Johnson

Next meeting: May 13, 2008 6:30, Waupaca EXPO

 

1.  Open for all Club members:

Peggy Johnson expressed her concerns about fund raising and service hours.  She asked if there was a policy in place for those who do not fulfill their club obligations.  Discussion followed concerning distribution of calendars and task oriented assignments rather than volunteer hours.  The board thanked Peggy for her time and input and will continue discussion on these issues.

 

2.  Presidents comments: Deb Smith 

Deb had no formal report other to comment on the success of the WDUX Home Show.

 

3.  Treasurers Report:       Randy Thern

Reported on the balances in each of the WAYHA accounts.  Provided an approximate monthly breakdown of outgoing expenses.  Explained the calendar sales and the importance of that as a fundraiser.  Explained that the club will not be able to pay some of its upcoming balances under existing conditions.  Jim Ash made a motion to explore consolidating all of WAYHA’s accounts to one institution and getting a line of credit to cover the shortfall.  John Cowden seconded.  PASSED 7 yes, 1 abstain.

 

4.  Assign Club Committee Heads:

President- John Cowden (Jim Ash made motion, Deb Smith seconded) PASSED 7 yes

Vice President:  Randy Thern

Treasurer:  Randy and Sharon Thern

Secretary:  Lisa Simonson

Fundraising:  Teresa Marquard

Coaches:  Jim Ash (John Cowden made a motion, seconded by Deb Smith) PASSED 7 yes

Recruiting:  still open at this time

Building and Grounds:  Rick Bolen

Tournaments: Shelly Stone

Outside Events:  Pam Hiddeman

 

5.  Upcoming Events: 

Biker Show, 4/13/08

Culver’s Classic Hockey Camp (fall) Jim Ash wanted another email to be sent to the Club reminding of the May 1st early registration discount.

 

6. Focus Topic-  State of the Club: 

Deb talked about the need for establishing protocol for club operation to ensure continuity in the running of the programs as well as to insure smooth transitions in the future.  Recruitment is an area in need of improvement.  Concerns regarding the hiring of a new High School Head Coach and beginning to work with that individual regarding a vision for hockey in Waupaca.

 

7.  Action Items:

Invoice from Dave Crisman for $1,634.99 for miscellaneous equipment.  (Motion by Jim Ash to pay balance from the equipment fund and require all future purchases to be approved by the board in advance with a purchase order, seconded by John Cowden.  PASSED 8 yes

 

 

 

8.  Meeting adjourned at 8:32.  Motion made by Jim Ash, seconded by Deb Smith.  Unanimous