M&M Thunder January 10, 2018 Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order by the President at 5:30pm
Present: Peggy Knutson; President, Matt Lowis; Facilities Director, John Danielak ;Treasurer, Jeanie Danielak; Vice President, Donald Park; Athletic Director, Alex McDonald Athletic Director
Team Reps: Rita Kehoe, Joy Kanikula, Kevin Spencer
Others: Jason Sackovich, Becky Registrar, Kathy Brunning WAHA Rep
Motion to approve November minutes: Motion by: Lisa Spencer and Matt Louis
Public Comment: None
Officer’s Report.
President: Monday and Thursday training are being offered for score sheets and clock, if anyone is interested Peggy will train you. The High School Tournament will be held and will be charging gait fees. We will continue to follow the new arena and discuss ways to handle the new concessions, when the opening date will be and how to handle sponsorships. Peggy and Jeanie will get together this week to discuss. Reminder of Zero Tolerance Policy in all rinks, there have been reported concerns at the various levels . Those issues have been addressed. Remember no yelling at the Referees. The WAHA board has requested the Association update all the contact information for our Association. Jeanie check to ensure information is correct and update if needed.
An Email from WAHA disciplinary committee we need to enforce the Game Suspension rule.
Vice President the State hosting bid for 2020 was sent in. We submitted information for the 19 Peewee 1A we did not get these open spots. Try hockey for free will be on March 3. We will have times TBD. If you are a minor official please keep the benches and clock area’s clean. Please make sure the area’s are kept up to standards.
Secretary: Not Present
Treasurer: We have discussed doing a money raffle. It is done by having a drawing publicly, you sell tickets with x amount of prizes. We will do this at High school state Tournament. There will be cash Prize. We will adjust to match what we did previously to make this a profitable as possible. The cost is $10.00. John requested a motion to approve: Motion carried by Jeanie, seconded by Peggy. We would sell the tickets and the same amount as you are signed up for. Need not be present to win. Tickets must be sold prior to the State tournament for your child to participate.
Rules & Regulation: The previously reported suspension of a player has been completed, there was one filed grievance. One coach served a suspension of one game due to exceeding the major penalties allotted in one game.
Facilities: There is a scheduled tour of new facility looks amazing, the schedule is tight. Outer perimeter is ready there is a possibility it will be ready for states if the concrete is poured this week. There is space available for banners and trophy cases and the possibility of additional seating. We obtained glass. We only purchased one due to price and it will be in next week. The sheet of glass that broke was Image works. There is a tour set up for 4:30 next Wednesday.
Youth AD: There was a IP program- meeting held yesterday. There is a 2pm time slot during the High School Tournament. Discussion of the spot open have non travel IP team Saturday the 27th of January. This would be an opportunity for a scrimmage or have the IP level skate with the High School Thunder. Don will speak with IP program director. Squirt and girls would also be considered for this slot.
Girls: AD- Went to a seminar Girls Colorado Springs- Biggest point do not have your child play one sport, The Chummy is March 23-25th, no alcohol. We will run as an association. The construction company may take 12 weeks to complete the rink area. We only have a 9 week time limit at this time in order for the rink to be ready for States.
IP: Not present
Registrar: We have 116 kids registered this season. All rosters must be online with the letter V before play downs. IP must be verified. All tournament rosters must be verified. Registration fees need to be paid if you have not done so at this time.
WAHA: Playdowns: Appleton for the u10 girls the seating is done, Squirt A there is a 3 way play down, seating needs to be completed with Manitowac and Shawano. Seat 2 and 3 will play off in Shawano, seat 3 will play on Sunday as determined by record. The Bantam’s play down is in Shawano. The team who wins will represent Region 3, the other Region 5. We were given a $50 gift certificate from Dicks from WAHA for hosting a tournament. Jeanie has tournament patches for the High School. Region 3 was on time for all screenings. At the Annual WAHA meeting there are currently 3 proposed rule changes. 1. Strong enforcement of helmet policy, if you are on ice you will have a 30 day suspension if noncompliant. 2. Reduce concussion through vote remove body checking at the Bantam level. There were 291 screens for Safe sport. There will be a two year pilot program for the u10 level for girl’s hockey. They may play on 2 different teams with 2 different associations but must choose a primary. This starts next year. Disciplinary 1400 officials only 600 are available and eligible for state tournaments. Please promote officiating. We can register teams for state tournaments at a different level if it is in an upward move.
Fundraising: Alex is reporting on behalf of the fundraising chair, Stephenson bakery will provide pasties with a $2.50 profit. No upfront money needed, just order forms. Jack Link’s fundraiser, you need to purchase in advance- 40% profit. Jeanie reports these are also available through our Candy bar supplier. Question if the High School tournament would like to have the Papa Murphy’s pizza. Declined, Shoe sensations picked the Thunder for their volunteer of the Winter they will work concessions during the high school games. Pam is the contact point for concessions. We are on the list for Jacks and on the list to sell Gambler tickets but the list of requestors is long.
High School- There is a game tonight and we have our tournament 6 teams, we are looking for donations, sign ups will go up. 50/50 concessions and chuck a puck will be done at the tournament. Gladly take any help from any level. This weekend we have the Bridge Brawl.
Bantum A- No report, John would like to take the time to inform the association we are not kicked out from competing at states; we did not register for states. Bantum Blue will be the team going to states. We did ask for an exception for Bantum A he states this was Legal. WAHA representative stated that we would not have been kicked out. There was no association recognition during this event.
Bantum Blue- We are improving, our last game was 4-2 on the second game. They are doing well. We have four games this weekend. We are working on finding goalie equipment. We have loaned equipment, however the helmet expires. Alex McDonald has goalie equipment. Alex may also have a helmet. Alex requested money for the purchase of a goalie helmet. Loaner equipment will be considered first. Alex requested the Bantum B team be allotted the $350.00 to be applied towards another tournament. Motion by Don carried seconded by Alex. All for motion passed.
Squirts- We had some issues which were taken care of. We have a 9 team tourney for Feb. Fond du lac girls will also be joining. Each team will have two games, four if you go all the way. We are still looking for a goalie. One player will be out. We entered a tournament in Michigan Manistique in March. Trying to reach out to Shawano for seating for states.
Girls U-10 played six games and a tourney. They play Green Bay this weekend and will be in the Squirt Tournament.
Cross ice- Getting ready for January Jamboree we have 21 teams, 13 teams for February 4 and 19 teams total. The blue and white scrimmage on Sunday nights. Sign ups are in the hallway for the Jamboree. Vicki Bird will be sending email to Adam.
Proposed Rule Changes- u 10: yes, High School: yes, Bantum B: yes. Squirt: yes. Bantum A: yes.
New business-
If the High School state tournament cannot be held in the new facility it will be held in the dome. We will need to figure out what to do with the locker rooms, building a warming area in the tennis dome. Alex can help with connection of temporary walls and construction materials. We will need volunteers to complete this.
Alternate Executive Board Applicants: There were two applicants, Andy Ferm and John Manns. John Manns had majority vote. Peggy will inform John Manns and the Executive board.
Peggy motioned to have the Feburary board meeting on the 7th. Motion carried.
Closed Session
Motion to adjourn: 6:50pm