Present: Duane Hoffmeyer, Lynn Mills, Lisa Soole, Mark Johnson, Pam Harp, Deb Logsdon, Robert Sundlie, Jamie Strachan, Maxine Buckmeier, Curtis McCline Marty Holmes.

Absent: Mike Moreland

Guest:Roger Kelly and Dan Holzrichter

Minutes for the July 18, 2001 meeting of the Board of Directors were then reviewed. Motion by Maxine and a second by Deb to approve the minutes as printed. Motion carried unanimously.

The Treasurer's Report was reviewed. An adjustment was made to write off the missing travel socks for $1,554.44. The Golf tournament netted approximately $1,500.00 profit. This is not booked yet. Current Assets net of Liabilities is $125,990.47. A motion was made to approve the treasurer's report by Curtis and second by Lisa. Motion pasted. Mark informed the board we are still waiting on the ice bill from the convention center. We will also wait until after registration to review outstanding balances and forward for collection.

Review from the coaching committee - Jamie will do our IP program here for our coaches. Also, Jeff Gray is going to Chicago for the Level III Certification. SYHA will pay $500.00 fee and the Metros will pay expenses.

Risk Manager: Discussion on the fact we have not signed the contract with the City yet. We need to change certain items regarding property damage.

Lynn stated he will set-up a coaches meeting prior to registration and remind coaches to have try-out schedules ready at registration.

Duane asked if anyone had processed a registration mailer. No one had so he will do it.

Maxine reviewed the picture program and further discussion was tabled.

High School registration will be on August 28th at 7:00 PM. SYHA registration will be August 27th and 28th at 6:00 PM. All board members were encouraged to attend.

Jeamie reviewed the fact that the Ames Jamboree is a House All Star Team program and no Mite A or B teams are to attend.

Review of attached notes for the Tn-State - with discussion. Eric Hodges is the West Scheduler.

High School meeting on September 8th in Ankeny, IA.

We are leaving the 1-year board opening discussion until our next regular meeting.

Maxine reviewed video options of $1,500 to $2,000. A motion was made by Maxine to spend up to $1,100 a video promotion. Seconded by Deb. Motion passed unanimously.

Duane brought up discussion on the referee rates we approved last month. We decreased the JR Referee rate as opposed to last year. A motion was made by Maxine and seconded by Lisa to pay the Junior Referees $25.00 per game, the Intermediate $32.00 and Senior Referees $35.00. Motioned passed. Lynn Mills will handle High School rates.

We would like to thank Cody Harris for running the Golf Tournament again this year.

Dan Holzricther presented the ice schedule and motion was made to approve it by Mark and seconded by Jamie. Motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm.

Lisa Soole, Acting Secretary to the Board

Index of Past Board Meeting Minutes