WAYHA
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT- Deb Smith, Jim Ash, Randy Thern, Brian Dey,
Craig Smith, Nancy Grams,
Chris
Nielsen, Bob Sell, Monica Bartel-Stearns, John Cowden, and Jenny Knoke. Meeting
begins at
1.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Monica discusses
outstanding debt of $310,000 to be paid out over
the
next 19 years. Fixed rate mortgage for two years. Room tax to cover this debt.
2.
FUNDRAISING: No report at this time.
3.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Rick Bolen is still
heading this area. Don Grorich has a couple
new
men interested in training in this roll.
4.
TOURNAMENTS: All is well in this area.
5.
CONCESSIONS:
6.
OPEN SKATE/ SCHOOL SKATE: The open skate is
being managed by Randy and Sharon
Thern.
They have created a list with the names of families responsible to cover the
Sat/Sun open
skates.
The people assigned are responsible to find their own coverage if they cannot
cover their
dates.
Pam Hiddeman is managing the school skate sessions. Thank you to both families
for
taking
this on.
• Jim
motions to accept Thern’s running Sat/Sun open skates, and Pam Hiddeman to be
in
charge
of School Skate, Bob seconds. Board vote taken: all vote “yes”. Motion carries.
7.
REGISTRATION NUMBERS:
• BANTAMS-
19?
• PEE-WEES-
17
• SQUIRTS-
17
• MITES-
21
• RINK
RATS- 19
8.
ROSTERING PLAYERS UP: Discussion held
regarding the need/desire of coaches to roster
players
up to the next level. Discussed allowing coaches to bring to board to be voted
on, on an as
needed
basis. Squirt coach expresses desire to move 4 mite kids up to create a Squirt
B team, so
there
are two teams at this level. Much discussion occurs regarding need/desire to do
this.
• Jim
motions that Squirt head coach and Mite head coach to discuss this, and make a
decision
in
agreement with the parents of these players. These players are to also have the
option of
playing
in the Mite in-house program. Bob seconds this motion. Board votes: 11 “yes”,
and
1
“no”. Motion carries.
9.
IN-HOUSE MITE GAMES: John motions that
Sunday in-house mite games be inclusive of all
mites
and all Squirt B players. Bob seconds motion. Board votes: All vote “yes”.
Motion
carries.
10.
RECREATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE: Dave Crisman present
to discuss Rec. Hockey.
Currently
14 kids enrolled. Description- A basic program to get kids on the ice playing
hockey,
who
have not played or wish to play in a less time committed league. Time slots are
as follows:
5:45-
6:45pm on Tuesday and Thursdays. Dave explains the promotion of this program,
and
reassures
that there is no solicitation to current WAYHA members.
11.
PRACTICE TIME FOR SQUIRTS: Jim motions to move
Squirt practice time up 15 minutes
on
Mondays and Wednesdays. Bob seconds. Board votes: All vote “yes”. Motion carries.
12.
CO-ED HOCKEY LEAGUE: Board discusses
policy and cost regarding this league. Deb
motions
that each player is to pay $100, and sign waiver releasing the WAYHA of any
responsibility
to injury, etc. John seconds motion. Board votes- All vote “yes”. Motion
carries.
13.
POND HOCKEY: Discussion regarding whether this
area needs to be staffed by a coach or not?
Also
discuss what charge for this should be. John motions that any WAYHA parent can
be in
charge
of this area. No need for a coach to be present at every one. Also motions to
charge
$50/person,
$75/two people or more, or $5/session. Jenny seconds motion. Board votes- All
vote
“yes”.
Motion carries.
14.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Discussion regarding
who is responsible for scheduling practice
times.
Anne Menzies is responsible for game scheduling. Bob motions for Jim Ash to be
in
charge
of the hockey practice schedule. Monica seconds. Board votes- All vote “yes”.
Motion
carries.
No
further discussion at this time. Jenny motions to adjourn at 8:30pm, and Jim
seconds motion. Board
votes-
All vote “yes”. Motion carries.
Next
meeting to be Tuesday November 13th,
2007, at 6:30pm, at the EXPO.