Treasurer's Report and Minutes were not available and will be reviewed at the June meeting.

Board Award: Chad Sheehan was presented a 2002 Board Award for his efforts to organize a fund-raising event to benefit SYHA and the Make-a-Wish foundation. Chad reviewed his activities and indicated he planned on repeating the event next year.

Directors Report: No Activity

Registrar: No Activity

HS Treasurer: No Activity

Executive Committee: No Activity

Coaching Committee: It was reported that Dirk Richou and TJ Reinsch will attend the Advanced certification class in Lisle, IL. It was also reported that coaches with Advanced certification may conduct clinics for lower certification levels with the prior approval of the Tri-State Coaching Coordinator.

Risk Manager:No Activity

Ice Scheduler: Holzrichter (via email message) requested the Board consider scheduling Tyke activity for twice a week rather than three times accompanied by a commensurate decrease in Tyke fees. The Board asked Holzrichter to prepare a sample ice schedule in this format, and to include a Midget team in his sample.

Player Development: It was reported that attendance for summer camp sessions is good. It was further noted that the Chris Chelios and Northern Edge camps will take place in July and August, respectively.

Travel League: A brief discussion on travel frequency was held. Members were asked to forward recommendations for age group restrictions to Moreland.

House League: No Activity

Communication Teams: No Activity

Publicity: Buckmeier will contact Jan Poulson as to the status of a formal marketing proposal.

Musketeer Relations: Todd Van Rooyan will assume VP responsibilities from Bill Yeakel. A discussion followed on the importance of maintaining the positive momentum begun over the last two years.

School Liaison: No Activity

Equipment: It was noted that not all travel jerseys are in. Travel coordinators are responsible for the prompt return of all jerseys. Discussion was held regarding the use of Chuck-a-Puck proceeds. Consensus was that such funds were restricted to equipment which will benefit the House League program. Equipment needs for other activities (i.e., midgets) will be reviewed.

Fund Raising: Logsdon reported that Greens costs will remain the same in 2002.

Legal: No Activity

Referee: No Activity

Novelty: It was reported that some awards, pins, etc., may be obtained from the Tri-State registrar, Joe Strako.

Initiation Program: It was reported that that at least one IP clinic should be held prior to Sioux City hosting an Associate clinic in mid-October.

League Representatives: Tri-State, Midwest, and Iowa High School meetings were held in April. Comments from each were distributed.

Old Business: Buckmeier reported that contract terms agreeable to the City and Central District USAH risk managers have been reached. We are waiting for final review by the City attorney.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35.

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