SHERWOOD PARK TITANS LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

Executive Meeting December 13, 2016

In Attendance

Tina Burkholder – PresidentSean Mitchell – Novice Director

Denise Niedzielski – TreasurerJoel Bresciani – PeeWee Director

Marilyn Scott – SecretaryMike Golka – Merchandise

Jim Fehr – Midget DirectorTom Bradka – Girls Director

Harris Willis – EquipmentMichelle Dumont – Webmaster

Robb Stoddard – Bantam Director

Absent

Lisa Mitchell – 50/50 Casino DirectorNatalie Williams – Schedular

Jared Poole – Coaching Director

1. Call Meeting to Order: 7:05pm Meeting called to order Tina Burkholder.

2. Additions to the Agenda:

a) Tryouts

b) Set Registration Fees

c) Vice President Role

Motion to adopt the Agenda: 1stly) Seanand 2ndly) Jim. Carried

3. Approval of Previous Minutes: Motion to accept. 1stly) Joeland 2ndly) Denise. All in favour. Carried.

4. Treasurer’s Report – No report

5. Old Business:

a) Discipline Issues – Dealt with

6. New Business

a) Introductions

b) Robb Stoddard – introduced himself.

Motion: To have Robb Stoddard fill the Bantam Director position. 1stly) Jim and 2ndly) Tom. All in favour. Carried.

c) ALA Provincials – reviewed that the ALA stated at the AGM that there will be no affiliations for provincials. (Note: This could be appealed as it is against the ALA bylaws).

Will look at options regarding “Respect in Sport” for cost effectiveness.

d) Credit Card Payments – Discussion on adopting on line credit card payments.

MOTION: The Titans implement on line credit card payments. The registration fees will be increased by $10.00 for each division. . 1stly) Marilyn and 2ndly) Joel. Carried.

e) GELC Report – Declaration for A intent will be removed. A division must be selected by March 3. GELC has assigned club affiliations for A divisions. Titans may have players from other clubs on our A teams. Titans Directors still select coaches from applicants. Note: Goalies are exempt from this process. No decisions on the Girls program have been made. The season starts April 17. Game time may be shortened as there is a facility shortage in the city (5 arenas will be closed for renovations). Novice division: proposed parity plus A. Concerns and costs were discussed.

f) Drop-ins – Dates are posted on the website. Full equipment for Bantam and Midget. Directors are to collect $5.00 per player to cover the cost.

7. Additional Items:

a) Tryouts – Discussed having same drills, etc for all divisions. Directors will work with Jared to develop format.

b) Registration Fees: Set for 2017

c)Vice President – Joel will develop his proposal. Splitting of the position would require bylaw changes.

Still looking for volunteers on our vacant positions.

8. Next Meeting: January 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Sherwood Park Arena.

9. Moved that the meeting be adjourned – 1stly) Mike