MARQUETTE JUNIOR HOCKEY

April 4, 2007

 

President Carey called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.

 

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

Absent:  Burggrabe

 

Agenda Changes

            Carey requests to move two items of new business, presentations by Brian Harsch and Brian Claus, to after approval of the minutes.  Motion to approve the agenda with the proposed changes by Lykins.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

 

Secretary’s Report

            Motion to accept the minutes of the March meeting by Lykins.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

 

Superiorland Kiwanis Proposal

            Brian Harsch of the Superiorland Kiwanis says their membership has dropped and they are looking for help in their fundraising efforts.  They are holding a golf outing in May and are selling raffle tickets.  Motion to sell the raffle tickets by Lykins.  2nd: Olson.  Motion carries.

 

Advantedge Sports Training

            Brian Claus talked about their facilities and skating treadmill and proposed a corporate training membership for MJHC.  Motion to provide vendor tables for a $20 fee to full page program advertisers at the 2007 banquets by Winslow.  2nd: Wiegand.  Motion carries.

 

Treasurer’s Report

            Winslow reports we have receipts of $360,993.50 and expenses of $176,992.02 so far this season.  The ice bill remains unpaid and is still incorrect.  Motion to approve the treasurer’s report by Starrett.  2nd:  Olson.  Motion carries.

            Winslow discussed the Wells Fargo CD that is coming due.

 

Public Comment- none

 

Division Director’s Reports- none

 

MJHC Director’s Report

            There is a team from Sweden playing Easter weekend at the Berry.

            Froberg will draft a ‘how to become a referee’ article for the newsletter.

 

 

 

Travel Team Director’s Report

            The finals bills were due March 31st.  There are still a number of teams that haven’t paid their final bills.  Improvements in the team billing process will be discussed at a future work session.

 

Review Action Items

 

Facilities Committee

            There are four vacancies on the advisory board.

 

Sponsorship Committee- no report

 

Fundraising Committee

            There will be a Spaghetti Dinner on May 5, 2007 at the Masonic Temple from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $5 and we are offering a $1 credit toward registration for each ticket sold.

            The Golf Outing has MC Sports donating clubs and balls.  Last year’s outing made $5140.50.

            The Girls’ Skate didn’t lose any money.  It only had 38 skaters.  There will be a full camp starting August 6th.

 

Electricians

            The team has paid the sponsorship fee.  They are seeking a new head coach and assistant coach.  The application deadline is April 18.

 

Tournament Committee

            The tournaments are completed for this season.

            Lykins believes too many programs are thrown away at tournaments.  She must approve the number of programs for each tournament before Pride Printing will print them.

 

Coaches Committee- no report

 

Equipment Committee

            Wiegand presented a letter regarding a used equipment sale.  Motion by Lykins for the Equipment Committee to run with it and have fun.  2nd:  Olson.  Motion carries.

            Equipment bids were examined.  Motion by Olson to accept the bids from bidder #1 on all items.  2nd:  Nordquist.  Motion carries.

 

Officials Committee- no report

 

Golf Outing

            No entry price set yet.

 

 

Scheduling Committee

            Wiegand requests the ice breakdown so he can analyze it before a budget session.

 

Old Business- none

 

New Business:

Fundraising Proposal

            A fundraising proposal for discount cards was discussed.  The idea will be further discussed at a work session.

 

Banquet Assignments

            End of the year awards night assignments were discussed.

 

Public Comment

 

Adjourn

            Motion to adjourn the meeting by Lykins.  2nd:  Froberg.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 PM.

            The next monthly meeting of the MJHC board of directors will take place Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Lakeview Arena.