MARQUETTE JUNIOR HOCKEY

January 3, 2007

 

President Carey called the meeting to order art 7:05 PM

Present:  Olson, Starrett, Lykins, Winslow, Carey, Froberg, Nordquist, Wiegand

Absent:  Burggrabe

 

A.                 Agenda Additions

1.                  Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Olson. 2nd: Lykins.  Motion carries.

B.                 Secretary’s Report

1.                  Motion to approve the minutes from the November meeting by Lykins.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

C.                 Treasurer’s Report

1.                  Motion to approve the treasurer’s report by Lykins.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

D.                 Public Comment

1.                  Liz Beckman spoke on the limited ice she feels the bantam house teams receive.  She suggested rotating the ice schedules.  She suggests hosting skills clinics for player development.

2.                  Debbie Maniko suggests we try player development clinics again.

E.                  Division Directors Reports- none

F.                  Travel Team Director’s Report

1.                  November bills are out.

2.                  No credit issued.  Will discuss at budget meeting.

G.                 MJHC Director’s Report- see attached

H.                 Review Action Items

I.                    Facilities Committee

1.                  The updated recreation master plan was discussed.

2.                  Sign in front of Lakeview will not be fixed.

J.                   Fundraising Committee- no report

K.                Sponsorship Committee- no report

L.                  Electricians Committee- no report

M.               Tournament Committee

1.                  Remaining tournaments are districts, mites, girls’ state playoff and 91 International Tournament.

N.                Coaching Committee

1.                  Winslow purchased the small games book as requested by Robinson.

2.                  McIntosh presented Dan Johnson for approval as an assistant coach for the Midget BB Superiorland Kiwanis team.  Motion to approve Dan Johnson as coach by Lykins.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

O.                Equipment Committee

1.                  Still trying to put butt tags on one set of new house league jerseys.

2.                  Sixty jerseys have been ordered for the free skate.

 

P.                  Officials Committee

1.                  Instructional session will be held with the lower level referees.

Q.                Golf Outing

1.                  Third notices will be going to delinquent accounts.

R.                 Scheduling Committee

1.                  Weigand is working on the bantam house schedule.

S.                  Election Committee

1.                  Annual board election will be held following the February board meeting.

T.                  Old Business

1.                  Greg Brugman reported on his trip to the Little Caesar’s League scheduling meeting.

2.                  Reimbursement was approved at a fall meeting.  Motion by Lykins to release the check to Mr. Brugman.  2nd: Wiegand.

U.                 New Business

1.                  The YMCA made a presentation regarding taking over the ‘initiation mite’ program.  MAHA requires associations to have a Skill Development Program.

2.                  The costs of the half year free skills development program were discussed.  After the grant from Dr. Folker the program will cost $350-$400.  Motion by Winslow to pay the extra cost from the capital expenses account.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

3.                  The free skate begins Saturday at 8:30am.

4.                  A budget work session is scheduled for next Monday at 6:00 PM at Winslow’s house.

V.                 Review Action Items

W.               Public Comment

1.                  Roger Ohman requested a copy of paperwork discussed at the last meeting.

2.                  Coach Brugman asked about the coach certification reimbursement program.

3.                  Winslow says coaches are submitting different costs.  Motion by Lykins to reimburse level three coaches at either $45 or $55.  Motion dies for lack of support.

4.                  Motion by Lykins to reimburse coaches for what it costs.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

X.                 Adjourn

1.                  Motion to adjourn by Wiegand.  2nd: Olson.  Meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM.

2.                  The next monthly meeting of the Marquette Junior Hockey board of directors will be held Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Lakeview Arena.