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Members Present: Members Absent: Others Attending: Lisa Johnson, Registrar Mark Morehead called the meeting to order at 5:45 pm. The minutes from the July meeting were approved. Amy Carlson distributed the financial statements for the two months ended July 31, 2007. The financial statements were approved as presented. Registrar Ice Scheduler Ace Coordinator House League Dan Holzrichter has agreed to schedule house league referees again this year. Travel Teams Troy Hedlund discussed progress on hosting tournaments at each age level (Mites through Bantams) and had suggestions on dates. After considerable discussion, the Board directed the Committee to schedule the tournaments, avoiding conflicts with Midwest League dates. Tournament schedule to be posted on the website and coaches notified. The entry fee for tournaments is $550 teams and Sioux City teams are expected to participate in their respective age division and will need to pay the entry fee. Bantam travel - There are currently 25 skaters signed up for Bantam travel (22 skaters, 3 goalies). There was a general consensus we should adopt a plan before tryouts. There was considerable discussion on splitting in two equally numbered teams, allowing the Gold coach to pick his team, and the double rostering of players. A motion was made and seconded to: Allow Gold coach to pick a maximum of 16 players consisting of up to 14 skaters and up to 2 goalies (Coach has option to select fewer than this number); Remaining skaters to be placed on Green team; Gold team skaters allowed to double roster on a volunteer basis, unless a skater of is one of the “protected players” per USA guidelines; Green players given the option to skate Pee Wee house league in addition to Bantam travel; Utilize a shared practice format for all Bantam skaters; Gold schedule to be set as soon as possible, with Gold and Green tournament dates to fall on different weekends. The motion was passed with two opposed. It was understood that it was unlikely that Gold and Green teams would get equal number of games, which is one of the reasons green players would be allowed to play Pee Wee house league. Fundraising Pancake Day – Need someone to replace Brook Schultz. Brook will help with transition. Novelties – Working on travel team outfit for coming season. Recommending a coat this year instead of a warm up. Coat is warmer and more durable than the warm ups. A motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the recommendation to go with a coat, and require all travel teams that want a team uniform to go through Novelties and purchase the coat. The Motion passed unanimously. Golf Tournament – The tournament is this coming weekend (August 25th). Currently have 22 hole sponsors. Pictures – Rick Chartier reported he has received a proposal from Genelli Studios for photos. There was discussion if Genelli is set up to take action photos and could they do at the tournaments we host. Mr. Chartier to follow up with Genelli. Administration Old Business – None. New Business – Mr. Morehead discussed the ice schedule for next season. He will work with Dan Holzrichter and circulate final draft. Any issues will be addressed by Executive Committee. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, |