SWCYHA

SOUTH WOOD COUNTY YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes

South Wood County Rec. Center

August 21, 2006

Attendance:     The meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM by President, Dave Steinhilber.  Board Members present were Candy Blakeslee, Bernie Esselman, Eileen Hillila, Daniel Janik, Carmella Lyp, Tim McNaughton, Jane Overfelt, Lynn Schroer, and Dave Steinhilber.  Doug Kreuser, Kelly Lamb, and Jess Yenter were absent.

Minutes:           The minutes were approved for July 10 and July 31. M2 (Steinhilber/Blakeslee)

President’s

Report:            Dave Steinhilber reported that the association is applying for a Gaming License.  This will enable our non-profit organization to hold raffles and other gaming activities.  He also reported that this summer’s hockey camp lost money.  The goal was to have 90 skaters, but only 56 registered.  The association needs to find ways to improve on this for next year.  Steinhilber discussed the possibility of putting the Cartridges for Kids monies into a CD and earmarking it for a future endowment fund.  This endowment fund would need $10,000 to start.  It was also reported that Todd Knuth is negotiating with Solarus to bring wireless network in the Rec. Center.  Steinhilber also spoke about the new WAHA ruling that all coaches must wear helmets while they are on the ice with their teams.  This rule will be enforced in our association.

V-P’s Report:  Daniel Janik reported that coaching applications are being sent out and posted on the website.

Team

Sponsors:       The Board discussed the possibility of having banners to hang behind team benches this year rather than patches sewn on the players’ jerseys.  This would be more cost effective in the long run.  A motion was made to reduce the sponsor fee amount to $400 for the 2006-07 season.  M2 (Janik/Hillila)  Approved.  The Board is also looking for association members to help find team sponsors this season. 

U-12/U-14

Girls:                Parents of the U-12 and U-14 Girls’ teams met with Dave Steinhilber and Daniel Janik to discuss the large increase in their fees for this season.  A proposal was put together by these parents to increase their fees half as much as was proposed by the Board.  Their fees would go up again the following season so that all fees are more equitable.  This proposal was voted on and approved.  M2 (Overfelt/McNaughton)  The U-12 girls will pay $325 and the U-14 girls will pay $350 for the 2006-07 season.  Volunteer hours were also discussed and it was agreed that they would receive volunteer hours for work at their “home” tournament in Stevens Point.

Concessions:  Gary Campbell and Julie Schanan will be co-managing the concession stand this season.  Deb Franz will be in charge of inventory and ordering.

Volunteer

Hours:             Volunteer hours will be increased this season.  All members are required to work one football game and two WIAA hockey games as a part of their hours.  Ways to manage hours and encourage members to do their part are being discussed.  Any volunteer hours from 2005-06 not worked by October 1 must be paid as a part of the October 1 payment.  Skaters will not be allowed to practice or try-out if their families have outstanding payments.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2006, 6:30 PM, at the South Wood County Rec. Center

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 PM. M/2 (Steinhilber/Janik) Carried.