CAHA Board meeting minutes
April 21, 2013 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mick Maslowski, Nate Knutson, Mat Snesrud, Dan Kiminski, Pat Norha, Mindi Pollard, Allan Schmitz, JuddParks
Absent: Bruce Baker
Attend Non –Board: Brianna Ostoff
Meeting minutes from last month were not ready to be approved.
Appointment of Officers for the upcoming year:
Allan Schmitz nominated Mick Maslowski as President. Nate Knutson 2nd. All approved.
Judd Parks nominated Nate Knutson as Vice President. Dan Kiminski 2nd. All approved.
Allan Schmitz nominated Mind Pollard as Secretary. Pat Norha 2nd. All approved.
Nate Knutson nominated Pat Norha as Treasurer. Allan Schmitz 2nd. All approved.
Committees and Chairs for the upcoming Season:
Communication Committee:
Mindi Pollard –Chair
Jamie Sathers-Day
Pam Baker
Coach and Player Development:
Nate Knutson –Chair
Brian Durand
Pat Ellena
Mat Snesrud
Dave Esse
Lance Horvat
Finance:
Pat Norha –Chair
Gambling:
Allan Schmitz-Chair
Tournaments:
Mindi Pollard-Chair
Jersey Coordinator:
Mindi Pollard –Chair
Maintenance:
Bruce Baker –Chair
Fundraising:
Outdoor Rink:
CAHA Booster Club:
We are looking for members to head the fundraising, outdoor rink and CAHA booster club committees.
President Report:
A review of the employees’ salaries and job descriptions/expectations will be done.
Pat, Brianna, Brian Fritsinger and Mick will be meeting tomorrow regarding the Zamboni. Discussion on whether to accept the company’s proposal for a longer warranty offer or possible counter offer will be considered.
The Minnesota Wilderness will be changing divisions next year and will now be part of the NAHL. They are asking for an expansion of their locker room and higher internet speed. Mick will look into requirements at that level.
The logo issue was discussed. Submissions for the new logo will need to be submitted by next Thursday. Calling ourselves the “Lumberjacks” is fine.
Rink Manager Report:
The rubber flooring to the locker rooms, benches and inside the locker rooms is rolling and cracking. We have an estimate on new rubber flooring. The Grey colored rubber is $10,000 to complete Locker room 4 and down the hall to the GirlsHigh school locker room. The Colored flooring is $10 000 for just locker room 4 and often colors get discontinued or changed. We have a $10,000 budget for the flooring. A decision was tabled at this time so that Bruce and Al can look into a warranty since we have to install and they will also get an accurate measurement. Install will need to take place in August.
The new Edger will be here in June.
The new Hot Water Heaters have been installed.
We have no date yet for the new monitors in the lobby.
Coach & Player Development: Nate
The coach’s room has been painted. Thanks Mat.
They would like to see jerseys consistent throughout all levels.
Move-ups next year will be 4 on 4 or 3 on 3.
The goalies will be getting a 13 week instruction next season by Brant Nicklin and his staff. 1 hour slots per week will be granted for these sessions prior to the coach’s sign up for practice slots at the beginning of the year.
Coaches next year will be interviewed prior to the season. It will be a get-to-know meeting and CPD will define coaching expectations.
The Squirt A and B issue was discussed. Pat and Mat will be attending a meeting to find out more about the Voyageur League at the Squirt Level. We will discuss what is best for us after the meeting.
Ice Time management is being looked into. One possibility would be to conjoin Mite 1 and Mite 2 practices, but keeping like players together per station.
Uniform Uniformity was discussed. We would like to see all CAHA players wearing black gloves, black helmets and black breezers from the Squirt Level up by 2014. A motion was made by Dan Kiminski to “Suggest” by the 2014 that all players comply. It was 2nd and passed. Mat will put together a document to pass out at registration that informs the members.
CPD would like to have an account set up. Brianna will take care of it.
Gambling Report:
A donation of between $20,000- $25,000 will be made.
8:57 p.m. Allan Schmitz motioned to adjourn. Pat 2nd.