Wildcat Hockey Board Meeting Minutes

Wildcat Hockey Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 10th, 2016 - 7 PM – Ice Pond

Call to order @ 7:05 Board Members Present President- Kory Lehr President Elect - Mike Thompson Treasurer - Derek Hoffman VP Fundraising – Christine Gruetzmacher ADL Mite - Larry Moore ALD LTP – Annie Hahn ALD Squirt – Heather Nett ADL Bantam - Bert Schwab ALD Peewee – Russ Rupert Secretary – Julie Fulton

Board Members Absent ACE Emeritus - Tom Reis Head Coach Elect - Brandon Ballweg ACE Director– Justin Segersten Past-President - Mike Wittanen

Appointed Position Representatives Registrar- John Samuelson Ice Scheduler-Tim Bliefernicht Director Recruiting/Marketing- Savage Clark Apparel Manager- Karin/Brett McFall Director Concessions- Lori Hoffman Director Recruiting/Marketing- Savage Clark Norske representative/ Tournament Director - Jamie Doty

Appointed Position Representatives Absent Equipment Manager – Karla Endres Other Members Present Leif Mikkelson Member open forum Proposed that association purchase a microphone for power skating coach Amy C so all skaters can hear her.

Approval of prior meeting minutes Derek H made a motion to approve October minutes. Anne H second. Motion was approved unanimously.

Additions to the agenda

Approval of agenda Annie H made a motion to approve October agenda. Julie F second. Motion was approved unanimously.

Treasurer: Approval of bills - Julie F made a motion to approve proposed bills be paid. Russ R second. Motion was approved unanimously.

Board Reports: President: ● Locker room monitoring needs to be addressed - email will be sent by Julie F ● Code of Conduct - email was sent reminding parents to be respectful of officials ● Off-Ice requirement s for teams (no one under age 16 can volunteer) - email will be sent by Julie F ● State Tournament fees - paid ● Background screen- mite coaches will be completed by Kory L

LTS/LTP/ U6 ALD:

● reported as running well, no problems

Mite ALD: ● Mite night at Warriors games are Dec 3rd and Dec 10 ● no problems with teams

Squirt ALD: nothing to report

Peewee ALD: 1 player has yet to turn in required paperwork despite being asked several times - Kory L to call family

Bantam ALD: nothing to reports Equipment Manager: ● Karla not present at meeting however purchase of a microphone for Amy C was approved - up to $350.00.

Fundraising: ● Discussion on decreased participation by new families with younger skaters ● New ideas needed for the next year

Apparel: ● Spirit Wear - will reopen sales for short period prior to Holidays ● $300 profit thus far

Registrar: ● U8 birthdate verification - will be sent to Larry M

Secretary: nothing to report

Ice scheduler: ● Initiated discussion re: ice available for next year if Bantam and Midget teams added ● Region 4 scheduling meeting is too late - need to move up next year ● Insufficient number of Referees discussed briefly

Marketing Director: no report

Ace Director / Head Coach Elect: Neither coach was present at meeting however discussion included: ● Placement of injured skaters - handbook needs to be updated ● coaching certifications - being completed ● Payment of coaches - goalie and powerskating will be paid monthly; Bantam coaches will receive 2 payments

Tournament Director: ● State Squirt B set ● Mite Jam update (registered so far are 4 red, 6 white, and 5 blue teams) ● Hockey mom shop will be at tournaments ● Hotels reserved ● Will need clean up crew for after each tournament - volunteer hours will be given

Director of Concessions: ● Concessions - problem with people cancelling last minute - email to be sent to club

President Elect: ● Try hockey for Free - 11/13/16 from 4:00-5:45 ● Region 4 Update - no update

Past President: no report d/t absence

Old/New Business & Reports:

Adjourn: Derek H made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tim B seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:28pm.

Future Items: ● Next Board Meeting: Thursday, December 8th – 7:00PM at Rex’s