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Siouxland Youth Hockey Association |
| MEMBERS PRESENT: Maxine Buckmeier, Julee Elstad, Pam Harp, Duane Hoffmeyer, Marty Holmes, Mark Johnson, Deb Logsdon, Lynn Mills, Mike Moreland, Jeamie Strachan, Bob Sundlie, Lisa Soole MEMBERS ABSENT: Curtis McCline GUESTS: Roger Kelly MINUTES of the January 16th, 2002 board of directors were reviewed. Motion by Elstad, seconded by Strachan to approve the minutes as printed. Motion passed. TREASURES REPORT: Johnson presented the treasurer report and review of the check register and income statement. Johnson had just received a recent ice bill from the city and had billed out $12,000 in ice time. The dasher boards have not yet been billed. Five suspensions were issued for nonpayment. Three of the five suspensions were resolved by some mutually agreed upon arrangement. Two skaters remain suspended for nonpayment. DIRECTORS REPORT High-School Treasures Report: Mills handed out a balance sheet for the Metro's. There is still money to be collected. The remaining balance, after this year, will be smaller than the beginning balance for this year's season. The budget did consider using some of the excess moneys available at the beginning of the year but, it will be extremely close. Executive Committee: the executive committee dealt with areas within the last month. Questions had arisen concerning the duration of PeeWee house league which were resolved. Also, it was brought to the attention of a board of director that one of the non parent volunteers may have a criminal background involving children. This was confirmed and the individual was confronted and told he can no longer volunteer at SYHA activities nor can he be in the locker area. Further action, if any, was referred to the legal committee. All involved coordinators' were told of what action to take if the individual violates any of our directives. Coaching Committee: Mills presented a handout of what will be examined at Midwest League tournaments. Hoffmeyer was going to e-mail all coaches and provide them with a copy of the Midwest procedures. Coaching evaluations have been handed out. Mills indicated he will not be staying on the board of directors and will not be remaining on the coaching committee. Kam Smith may be considering stepping down from the coaching committee too. Ice Scheduler: Holzrichter indicated there will be no ice from March 3rd through the 13th for the basketball tournament. The board extended the regular season of Youth Hockey to end March 16th, 2002 to allow for completion of any year end tournament and ice make up. Player Development: This summer our skaters can enroll in several different camps. Chris Chelios, Northern Edge and Jeff Gray's sessions I and II will be conducted at different times this summer. Travel League: Moreland reminded everyone to exercised discretion in having a hospitality room when hosting a tournament. Fine Host has complained to the city when this occurs. Communication Team Comments: Publicity: the Cops for Kids benefit will be held this Sunday at 1:00. All ticket sales money was turned into Buckmeier. Everyone was encouraged to attend if their schedule permits. Buckmeier reported the league championship banners should be available soon. She has seen a preliminary draft, made necessary changes and is awaiting word from Avery Brothers. Our youth hockey program will have three more occasions to be involved in chuck a puck at the Sioux City Musketeer games. Equipment: The board discussed a standard SYHA " uniform" for our skaters. No specific action was taken. Cownie is checking into nylon mesh socks for next year. His thoughts are they made last longer and look better than our present wool socks. He will try and get us some samples to look at before making any decision. Pancake Day: Sundlie reported all went well. We served 1675 which is comparable to past years. Discussed where pancake day would be held next year if the Auditorium is under construction and the lower level not available. If possible, we still want to have pancake day at the Auditorium in whatever capacity possible. Legal Committee: City contract is in the final stages and they are reviewing what, if anything further, is needed on the individual mentioned above. Novelties: This will be reviewed and suggestions for next year discussed. Logsdon reported we made $60 on over $600 worth of jewelry sales during the Mite tournament. League Representatives: OLD BUSINESS: (2) Squirt practice format was changed and is going well. No further action is needed. NEW BUSINESS: (2) SYHA sponsorship of summer teams was discussed. Discussion took place on whether membership on these teams would be first available to SYHA members or exactly how would the teams be selected and/or composed. Motion to Table to next month. Motion passed. (3) Neby award-discussion took place of all board members regarding candidates for this award. Vote taken. Moreland will present the Neby Award at the high-school banquet. The award winner is Casey Mills. (4) Board Vacancies-discussed we will have some board vacancies and should try and secure someone in the Tyke and high-school age divisions. If so, this would give our board a balance of all age divisions. Nominations will be taken next month and the vote will occur at the April meeting. This will be posted on our web site. (5) Age Change-several communications were circulated amongst board members regarding the age change. SYHA has already adopted a resolution opposing the age change. We will continue with that position at any Tri-State meeting and will vote in that manner. However, SYHA will follow whenever the Midwest League adopts. We will not opt out of the Midwest League. Motion made and passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned, |