MCYHA Board Meeting

1-7-14

1-7-14Members Present: Steve Schulz, Diane Wait, Sarah Prosser, Julie and Chris Bennett; Coach Prewitt; Scott Prosser

Coach Glover and Dorsey Packard.

Members Absent: Dee Wait and Reza Ghesemi.

1-7-14: Minutes from the December 3rd meeting were reviewed and approved with changes. Changes made were to correct spelling of Michael Hernbrott’s name and add Dan Driscoll’s to the discussion of ice time communication.

1-7-14: Discussion took place regarding a 2014 MYCHA proposal presented by Chris Prewitt and Scott Prosser. Travel team, Varsity squad and JV squad is being proposed for next season.

PROPOSAL: We would like to ask the Board to open up discussion with BYHA to explore opportunities to further the

youth hockey. Vote was taken and approved. Chris Prewitt and Scott Prosser will attend next BYHA meeting to discuss with

them. They will report back next time the Board meets. Discussion also took place in regard to the possibility of starting a

Spring League and Summer Tournament League. Summer League would be invitation-only to try out.

ACTION: Chris Bennett will email Michael Hernbrott a request for ice time.

1-7-14- Discussion took place about possible changes in Board elections in order to better transition the new board. It has been proposed for the Board to work on a timeline for incoming Board. It has also been decided to review Board Positions and possibly add a new member to the Board. This position would be a “Head of Coaching” and would work hand-in-hand with the Ice Commissioner to direct and give feedback to the coaching staff, keep track of coaching certifications needed, and assist in finding coaches. Any decision was deferred to 1/21/14 as time was short.

1-7-14- Discussion took place regarding negative feedback given to Board members on coaches’ negativity toward the season and lack of communication between coaching staff, and parents. It was felt that this has impacted parents enough that they may want to consider another hockey program. There is concern about JV-Varsity

ACTION: Chris Bennett will set up a Head Coaches meeting to discuss the issues above.

CIPHL Rep Report: JV All-Star Game is 1/25/14. 5 players and a goalie need to be submitted by 1/15/14. Game to be played in Peoria. Varsity All-Star is 2/1/14. Same as JV. Coaches will need to rank players on a scale of 1-5.

ACTION: Chris will email Ken and have him also rank his players on a 1-5 scale.

Vice President’s Report: 1/7/14:Steve has drafted a zero tolerance policy for everyone to review and will send to the coaches. Will bring back for a vote on 1/21/14.