New Members Present : Kent Donelan, Justin Boss

May 6, 2013

Members Present : Melanie A, Rolf F, Melissa H, Kraig D, Lara D, Matt D, Tony A, Kip O, Priscilla W, Dan T, Karen S

Non-Members Present: Tim Hanson, Tom Hanson

Meeting called to order at 6:07 PM

Secretary’s Report – Tony made a motion to approve and Lara 2nd. Approved

Treasurer’s Report – Tony made a motion to approve and Rolf 2nd . Approved

Old Business

Jason Mayer isn’t returning as a board member. Thank you for your years of service!

Motion to adjourn the 2012-2013 board meeting by Lara and 2nd by Kraig. Approved

Call to order the 2013-2014 board meeting.

Introduction of new members – Justin Boss & Kent Donelan. Jon Haeffner was not present

Motion to approve new members by Melissa & Matt 2nd . Approved

Motion to accept Priscilla’s resignation as VP by Rolf and Kraig 2nd. Approved

Motion to accept Tony Amon as the new VP made by Melanie and Rolf 2nd. Approved

Committee Chairs

Tournament Committee – Melanie

On-Ice – Matt

Public Relations – Rolf

Girls’ Coordinator – Karen

Fundraising – Priscilla

Treasurer is creating a new 2013-2014 budget.

Tim Hanson – past president of the District 5 Board discussed issues for the incoming 2013-2014 year along with a recap of past years. He has made himself available to help WHA locally and also in the district & state.

Awards Banquet – Well done

Sponsorship board – Kraig working on it

Parade

Registered for it
Need a volunteer to organize
Need current brochures to hand out
Will be asking the Hockey Boosters & CommEd if they want to participate

Website

Online registration can be available if willing to pay the fees.
Melanie is willing to put a proposal together for next board meeting highlighting the costs for online registration & upgrading NGIN for Willmar

Facebook – Stacy Gillespie is willing to create a new Facebook account for the WHA. Approved

Fundraising

Smith Open – Changed to Willmar Hockey Smith Open
Sat Aug. 3 at 10:30
Send ideas to Priscilla on ways to promote the tournament
Next meeting is Tues at 6pm at the Legion

On-Ice

Presented ideas to promote 3rd & 4th grade kids to join hockey

Public Relations – applying for Community Spotlight grant

Registration – Will be held at the pool again this year & plan to be in the schools handing out flyers

Tournaments – They will be on the same weekends as last year.

Girls – Nothing happening

Excused any non-members at this time.

Tournament Committee –

Motion to restructure the tournament committee by Melanie. 2nd by Melissa. Approved

Motion by Rolf to approve $5000 to get seamless glass for the CC if needed. Asking the Hockey Boosters to help fund. Approved

Before next meeting, Lara will be emailing and organizing the members in defining the committees and their responsibilities.

Motion to adjourn by Kraig. 2nd by Dan. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.