Minutes of the Morris Hockey Association
Monday, April 13, 2015
Board Members Present: Marie Hansen, Mitch Bruns, Allen Kuseske, Jodie Bratton, Erica Swenson, Jason Picht, Amy Thorstad, Lisa Gades & Gary Ness
Absent:
Others Present: Linda Engebretson and Ron Staples
General Membership Meeting:
Jason Picht called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
Gambling Report: Gambling Report was presented by Linda Engebretson. Report on the gross and net expenditures, allowable expenses and lawful purpose expenditures were given. March checkbook balance is $xxxxxxxx
Motion by Erica Swenson to approve the gambling report, second by Lisa Gades, motion carried.
Old Business:
- Donor Wall – update along with creating one for the warming room
- Sub Sandwich Fundraiser – Ann Erdahl and Tina DeToy are working on this. Details to come in the future.
- Warming Room/Safe Room – Application for the grant was submitted last week. We remain optimistic we will receive the grant.
- Old Jerseys – Marie and Ann sorted some of the jerseys.
- Wild Stick and Jersey – will raffle at some point
- MBA Handbook – should review before next joint meeting.
New Business:
- Rental equipment – all has been turned in and some is in tough shape.
- Tastefully Simple - $50 was raised from the fundraiser for the warming room.
Motion Gary Ness to close the general membership meeting, second by Erica Swenson motion carried.
Board Meeting: Jason Picht called the meeting to order
Board Positions for upcoming year:
President – Jason PichtVice President – Amy ThorstadSecretary – Lisa Gades
Treasurer – Erica SwensonConcessions – Gary NessFundraising – Jodie Bratton
Maintenance – Mitch BrunsTournaments – Allan KuseskeMembership – Marie Hansen
Presidents Communication: Jason Picht – Discussed the commitment to the county in funding our portion of the safe/warming room. We need everyone to get on board and support this project so we may raise the necessary funding. Once we know the grant is approved, Jason will try to get on the agenda for the city council meeting and Ron will talk to the fair board.
Secretary’s Report: Erica Swenson emailed them out to everyone. Motion by Lisa Gades to approve the March minutes, second by Jodie Bratton motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Lisa Gades– March checkbook balance $12,656.53.
Motion by Gary Ness to approve the treasurer’s report, second by Mitch Bruns motion carried
Lee Community Center Report: Ron Staples presented. Discussed the bill for the glass and having gambling pay for some of it.
Motion by Amy Thorstad have gambling pay for half, second by Allen Kuseske motion carried
Motion by Erica Swenson to approve the LCC report, second by Amy Thorstad motion carried
Maintenance: Mitch Bruns – discussed having a dedicated i-Pad that can be used for the High School Cube recordings. There is a specific vendor number attached to each unit that we need to use with Fedtel. Using various i-Pads could be problematic so we are hoping to have one we may always use for events at the rink.
Pulled and power washed mats in the locker rooms, which helped. Discussed putting new flooring in the locker rooms.
Fundraising: Jodie Bratten – no report
Concessions: Gary Ness – no report
Erica Swenson asked if Post Prom could use the equipment in the concession stand and also use the Sysco account to charge to, instead of setting up a special account.
Tournaments: Allan Kuseske –no report
Coaches/Referees: Coby Bruns – no report
Membership: Marie Hansen – no report
LCC Report: Ron Staples – Circus and Post Prom will be using the LCC in May. The new griddle for the food stand is here.
Meeting Dates:
May 18June 15July 13August 17September 14
October 19November 16December 14January 18
February 15March 14April 18
Motion by Amy Thorstad to adjourn the meeting, second by Mitch Bruns, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Erica Swenson - Secretary