Jr. Gambler MonthlyBoard Meeting

Tuesday3/16/10 @ 6:00 PM

Old Pro Shop @ CCC

Invitees: Stacie Palmer, Mark Phinney, George Bureau, Suzanne Berkovitz, Neil Anderson, Scott McCormick, Brad Reabe, Stephen Lovell, Brian Poshak,

Absent: Jon Cooper, Mark Jaraczewski, Mike Buchan, Jeff Mitchell, Frank Windsor, Chris Gruber

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Meeting called to order at 6:03

Hockey Operations: Jon Cooper

  • Fall tournament: This will be the Round Robin with area teams. Brian Poshak would be interested in doing some research to host a home tournament for any age levels who would like to participate and run the tournament if approved.
  • 2010/2011 Coaching update: 2010/2011 schedule is not finalized yet.
  • Countdown for tryouts: Schedule was sent out to all and posted to the website. Midget tryouts have been changed to May 15th and 16th.
  • Implementation of 2/3/2 schedule: Monday and Wednesday’s are good nights for practices so there is no conflict with high school games. Still looking at all levels practicing on the same night. George will send ice cost request for 3rd practices to Don Chilson and Jeff Mitchell.
  • Player and coaching dress code: An opinion is that coaches and players should have a uniform dress code within the organization. This will be a discussion point prior to the next season.
  • Matt Golden will be coming on as 2010/2011 Squirt coach. Kent Ellingson has accepted as the Assistant Coach.
  • George is working on marketing materials for recruiting on 4/15/10.

President Report: George Bureau

  • Banquet feedback: great attendance from all teams.
  • Buildout of 2nd locker room: would like to send out email to parents looking for volunteers to build the locker room.
  • Frank Windsor has resigned from the board effective immediately.

Treasures Report: Suzanne Berkovitz

  • Player fees outstanding: $20,000 fees still need to be collected. Suzanne is working with each family to arrange payments. Each team is doing well.

Secretary: Stacie Palmer

  • No updates

Thanks to Grazies for the $250 donation. A fundraising event was held and coach Cooper served drinks at the bar. Grazies was able to donate to each local hockey organization.

Meeting adjourned at 6:52

Tasks:

  • George will provide the grid to the board to identify whose positions are up in May.
  • George will provide the round robin proposal to have approved by the baord