LETHBRIDGE RINGETTE ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2007
PRESENT: Dave Martin, Andrea Romaniuk, Kim Graham, Lyn Paterson, Brenda Ikuta, Terry Schwengler, Kathy Bandmann, Fay Jentink, Evelyn Lyon, Rob Specken, Joel Cyr, Roland Ikuta, Rod Shockey, Darcy Neher, Lisa Neher, Ralph Jonker, Toby Boulet, Sean Miles, Rob Wood, Mary Peake, Michelle Sheridan, Bernadine Boulet, Catherine Deblois, Bill Weiler.
REGRETS: Kari Martin, Blair and Diane Rombough
1. CALLED TO ORDER: Dave called the meeting to order at 6:42pm
2. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS AGM MINUTES: Terry motioned to adopt the minutes from the 2006 AGM. Lyn seconded.
3. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: None
4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Report was read by Dave. See attached
5. TREASURER’S REPORT: Kim presented the budget summary to the membership. See attached.
6. REGISTRAR’S REPORT: Diane was regrettably absent from the meeting.
7. BALANCE OF DIRECTOR’S AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Promotions Report: Read by Brenda: See attached. There were no questions
b) Director of Coaching Report: Read by Terry: See attached.
c) Referee in Chief Report: Evelyn gave a verbal report – There were 7 new refs this year. Two adults and 5 Tween age players; will need more next season. Reminder that if there are issues with Refs please contact Evelyn. No questions
d) Ice Allocator Report: Read by Lyn: See attached. New announcement regarding Shinny ringette at Nicholas Sheran during May on Sundays 7:30-8:30pm. Rob Wood had a question regarding the affects of losing Coaldale iced will have on Zone merge.
e) Tournament Report: Kari was absent; however, her report will be made available on the website.
f) Equipment Report: Read by Fay. See attached Question from Toby Boulet regarding all teams wearing the same jersey.
g) Bingo Report: Kathy gave a verbal report recommending that this position not be held alone and bookings not be done in advance. A question came from Rod Shockey about how much revenue is generated. Catherine Deblois brought up the suggestion of holding team nights. Andrea announced her proposal that the Bingo Coordinator position be changed to Fundraising Coordinator, with allowable subcommittee, in order to allow more avenues of fundraising for the LRA in the future. This will be discussed and voted on at next year’s AGM.
~Short break – refreshments served~
8. CONSITUTION AND BYLAW AMENDMENTS:
a) Proposal submitted by Ralph Jonker:
i. Constitution E. Article 5: After discussion Ralph motioned to accept amendments to the proposed changes as discussed and written. Toby seconded. CARRIED
ii. Constitution E. Article 5: Ralph motioned to accept the proposal with changes. Toby seconded. CARRIED
iii. Constitution E. Article 6 2d): The word “tiering” was added in between “Any” and “Committee”. Ralph accepted this change as simple clarification. Ralph motioned to accept the proposed change as written. Terry seconded. CARRIED
iv. Bylaws A. 1: Ralph motioned to accept the proposed changes. Rod seconded. CARRIED
v. Bylaws E. 5: Ralph motioned to accept the proposed changes as written with no amendments after discussion. Toby seconded DEFEATED by 11:6 vote.
9. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS AS REQUIRED TO FILL POSITIONS:
2006 Position / Was held by: / 2007 Position / Will now be held by:President / Dave Martin / President / Terry Schwengler
Vice President / Blair Rombough / Vice President / Joel Cyr
Secretary / Andrea Romaniuk / Secretary / Andrea Romaniuk
Treasurer / Kim Graham / Treasurer / Kim Graham
Past President / - / Past President / Dave Martin
Registrar / Diane Rombough / Registrar / Bernie Boulet
Referee in Chief / Evelyn Lyon / Referee in Chief / Evelyn Lyon
Equipment Manager / Fay Jentink / Equipment Manager / Fay Jentink
Bingo Coordinator / Kathy Bandmann / Bingo Coordinator / Deb Zarowny
Director of Coaching / Terry Schwengler / Director of Coaching / Rob Wood
Promotions Coordinator / Brenda Ikuta / Promotions Coordinator / Brenda Ikuta
Tournament Coordinator / Kari Martin / Tournament Coordinator / Rod Shockey
Ice Allocator / Lyn Paterson / Ice Allocator / Lyn Paterson
10. NEW BUSINESS: New receipts for tax purposes this season.
11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:35pm – Roland Ikuta won the free registration.
Next meeting will be TBA 2008
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