Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League
2005 AGM
Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30
Carriage House Inn
Calgary, Alberta
- Meeting Called To Order to Earl Caron @10:13. and all were welcomed.
- Introductions were held
- Roll Call:
RMLL Executive Members:
a)Chairman – Earl Caron
b)Executive Director – Erin Oor
c)Secretary/Registrar – Rhonda Croswell
d)Treasurer – Kris Partington – Earl explained that Kris was attending the ALRA meeting and would join later
e)Sr./Jr A Commissioner– Ben Spooner
f)Jr. B. Commissioner– Rick Brisbane – Earl explained that Rick was unable to attend the meeting
g)Tier II Commissioner – Leslie Churchill
h)RIC – ALRA was having their AGM and would be in attendance on Sunday
i)Jr. Ladies Coordinator – Stacey Dziwenko
Sr. Teams
a)St. Albert Rams – Terry Dokken
b)Sherwood Park Outlaws – Erin Oor
c)Red Deer Rage – Elaine Kachor
d)Knights of Airdrie – Brent Dawkins
e)Calgary Sr. Mountaineers – Duane Bratt
f)Calgary Sr. Raiders – Cam Dick – Sr Raiders are not able to vote as they are members in bad standing.
Jr. A. Teams
a)Edmonton Miners – A.J. Jomha
b)Calgary Jr. Raiders – Steve Gundry
Jr. B. Teams
a)Calgary Chill – Dan McKinnon
b)Calgary Jr. Mountaineers – Bill Sucha
c)Calgary Shamrocks – Art Showler
d)Sherwood Park Titans – David Gues
e)St. Albert Rams – Barb Petz
f)Edmonton Warriors – Tony Materi
Tier II North Teams
a)Edmonton Blues – No representative
b)Edmonton Wizards – Larry Deptuck
c)Edmonton Warriors – Gord Brittain
d)St. Albert Rams – Rob Petz
e)Sherwood Park Titans – Mike Golko
f)Red Deer Rampage – Rob Kachor
g)Red Deer Renegades – Steve Howard
Tier II South Teams
a)Medicine Hat Sun Devils – Linda Robertson
b)Lethbridge Barracudas – John Ing
c)HighRiver Heat – Cindy Dupuis
d)Okotoks Ice – Chris Thielen
e)Rockyview Silvertips – Egan Buyer
f)Calgary Bandits – Dave Smye
g)CalgaryRockies – Wendy Fry
h)Calgary Rustlers – Duncan Underwood
i)Calgary Wranglers – Mike Donovan
Jr. Ladies
a)St. Albert Rams – Dennis Malayko
b)Sherwood Park Titans – Joanne Salmon
c)Red Deer Renegades – Kim Courte
d)Rockyview Silvertips – no representative
e)Calgary Cardinals–Roxanne Taylor
f)Calgary Stingers – Cathy Keeville
House League
a)Brooks – no representative
b)Olds – Stan Cheek
c)Wainwright – Toby Brophy
d)Vermillion – Hilda Betz
e)Rockyview – no representative
f)Camrose – no representative
g)Calgary Blaze – Steve Morris
h)Calgary Chill – Brenda Blahey
i)Calgary Hornets – no representative
j)Calgary Mavericks – Bill Weisgarber
Governing Bodies
a) GELC – Brenda Giourmetakis
b) RDLA/RDMLA – Jan Kirkaldy
c) CDLA/CMBLA – Leslie Churchill
Others in attendance: Randy Trobak - Saskatoon Smash, Hamish Knox - Jr. Raiders, Josh Brown – Rage, Amanda Thielen – Ice, Tom Parker – Red Deer, Colleen Werschke – Jr. Raiders, Barb Lenfesty – Olds, Dorothy Pidruchney – Vermillion, Harold Albrecht – Rage, Lisa Smith – ALA, Dave Wray – Edmonton Miners, Bernie Williams –Barracudas, Mark Giourmetakis – Warriors, Garry Pattison – Warriors, Jennifer Berg – Knights, Sherri Kinnear – Red Deer, Barry Nicholls – Warriors, David Fehr – Jr. Raiders, Dave Hanson – Jr. Raiders, Tom Engel – ALA, Rick Windl – Chill, Hal Benson – Sun Devils, Leanne Scott – Ft. Saskatchewan Rebels.
4. Review of Agenda– approved
5. Minutes from 2005 AGM–Harold Albrecht moved to accept the 2005 minutes. 2nd by Terry Dokken. Carried unanimously
6. Business Arising from Minutes – no business arising
7. Reports
a) Chairman–Earl gave report - attached
b) Executive Director–Erin gave report - attached
c) Secretary/Registrar – Rhonda gave report - attached
d) Treasurer– Kris gave his report – attached. Kris then explained to all members that approximately a month into the season an issue was raised in regards to Tier II and Jr. Ladies games (Stop time and straight time). The ALRA stated that if the games were to be stop time, then all games would be a rate of $93.00/game. We are still working out the financial situation with ALRA, but teams could see another invoice for the difference. The other item that still needs to be invoiced is for meals and mileage, but again when we received the invoice from Edmonton is was not broke down per teams.
- Financial Statement – attached. Rob Petz motioned that the Financial Report be accepted. 2nd by Cam Dick. Carried unanimously
e) Sr/Jr A Commissioner–Ben gave report - attached
f) Jr. B. Commissioner – Rick Brisbane’s report was given by Earl - attached
g) Tier II Commissioner–Leslie gave report - attached
h) RIC – no report
j) Jr. Ladies Coordinator–Stacey gave report - attached
i) Scheduler– Donna was unable to make it. Report attached
National Tournaments Reports
a) President’s Cup Report – Earl gave his report – attached
b) Minto Cup Report – Ben gave report – attached.
c) Founder’s Cup – Earl gave Rick’s report in his absence – attached. Randy Trobak from Saskatoon was in attendance and was asked to also speak on the Founders. Randy stated that the 2005 Founders Cup was the largest in history. Went very well and thanked all the teams for their participation.
8. Election of 2006 Executive
a) Chairman – Elaine Kachor nominated Steve Gundry. 2nd by Steve Howard. Dave Wray nominated Duane Bratt, 2nd by Brent Dawkins. Both gentleman then spoke and gave their background information and positions on expansion. Voting was completed by voting cards. Duane Bratt voted in as Chairman.
b) Executive Director – Erin Oor agreed to let his name stand. No other nominations. Erin Oor acclaimed.
c) Secretary/Registrar – Rhonda Croswell agreed to let his name stand. No other nominations. Rhonda Croswell acclaimed.
d) Treasurer – Kris Partington agreed to let his name stand. No other nominations. Kris Partington acclaimed.
e) Sr. Commissioner – From the Sr.Breakout Session - Bill Wiesgarber was elected Commissioner
f) Jr. A. Commissioner – From the Jr. A. Breakout Session - Ben Spooner acclaimed as Commissioner
g) Jr. B. Commissioner – From the Jr. B. Breakout Session - Rick Brisbane elected Commissioner
h) Tier II Commissioner – From the Tier II Breakout Session - Leslie Churchill was acclaimed
i) RIC – At the ALRA AGM on Saturday, October 29, Jim Shelley was elected the RMLL RIC.
j) Jr. Ladies Commissioner – From the Jr. Ladies Breakout Session – Stacey Dziwenko was elected
k) Tier III House League Commissioner – From the Tier III Breakout Session – Bill Hamilton was elected.
9. Motions to change Bylaws:
Harold Albrecht motioned to accept. 2nd by Dave Wray
a) Motion: Addition of Jr. Ladies Commissioner to Bylaw 10: League Officers (Executive) – carried unanimously
b) Motion:Addition of Tier III Commissioner to Bylaw 10: League Officers (Executive) – carried unanimously.
c)Motion: To add: “Junior Ladies Division means Junior Ladies Division of the RMLL to Bylaw 7 – Definitions –carried unanimously.
d) Motion: To add: “Tier III Division” means Tier III House Division of the RMLL to Bylaw 7 – Definitions – carried unanimously.
e) Motion: To change to numbering of Definitions (23) – (39) to (24) – (40) – carried unanimously.
Tom Engel was asked to speak to all members regarding the ALA’s proposal to amend the current CLA Transfer Policy – amendment attached. After much discussion it was agreed that the discussion on this would continue into each of the breakout sessions. Tom spoke that this has already been approved by the ALA Board and that the entire province must be on the same page and show a united front.
9. Breakout Sessions – all members attended the division meetings
Sunday, October 30, 2005
1. Breakout Sessions continued
Meeting called back to order at 10:30 a.m.
2. Breakout Session Overviews
a) Sr. – Bill Weisgarber, new Sr. Commissioner gave overview. –attached.
b) Jr. A. – Ben Spooner gave overview – attached.
c) Jr. B – Rob Kachor gave overview – attached.
Concern was brought up at this point with regards to the Jr. A meeting being a locked door meeting and that the Jr. B has no idea if expansion will be allowed. After much discussion with both the Miners, Raiders and Ben explaining why they were behind closed doors. It was also stated that yes expansion will be consider and that the 2 teams need to come to an agreement on the expansion criteria, which hopefully will be completed within the next 4 weeks. Discussion was then closed.
d) Tier II – Leslie Churchill gave overview – attached.
e) Jr. Ladies – Stacey Dziwenko gave overview – attached
f) Tier III – Bill Hamilton gave overview – attached.
3. Player Suspensions & Fines – all members were asked to review the Regulations and get back to the Executive with any recommendations. The Executive will then review
4. Presentation of RMLL Jackets & Shirts (Mike Golko) – Mike gave a short presentation regarding the jackets and golf shirts for any interested member. Cost breakdown – golf shirt $40.66. Jacket $72.76. Any member interested needs to see Mike.
5. RMLL Crests for Jerseys – Item withdrawn
6. Coaching Task Force – Duane Bratt stated that he has been sitting on a Task Force regarding the Competitive Development for coaching. Initial pilots will be held throughout Canada. There will be one in Alberta for Sr., Jr A and Jr B. At this time no date has been given, but Duane stated that he along with others will be holding this in which ever area shows the most interest. Duane also stated that it is important that the teams have as many coaches attend as possible. The task force is also working on a new coaching manual.
7. ALRA – Jim Jones was introduced as the new ALRA President. Jim spoke on the position of the ALRA. It is important that the abuse of officials from the floor and bench be curtailed. We must all work together to bring back respect into the game The ALRA has lost a lot of referees in the past and recruitment is critical. Consistency – suggestion was a cultural exchange take place, but this could be a cost issue. Consistency is getting better and again communication between all is very important.CLA is reviewing the numbers of games refs will be allowed to do per day. The CLA policy on equipment will be enforced. The ALRA will also be presenting a fee schedule change at the ALA AGM for voting. The new ALRA board along with Jim is Marty Gaffney – Field RIC, RIC for Edmonton – Adam Crowe, RIC for Red Deer – Ray McCarthy, RIC for Calgary – Maurice Getz. Larry Howard is the Tournament Conveynor.Leslie Churchill has also agreed to be their secretary. The ALRA will be presenting a new referee clinic format and the draft should be ready by the end of December. All documentation will continue to be on the ALRA website. Jim was thanked by all for attending the meeting.
8. Other Business
a) Notice of Motion – To add the position of Chairman of the Discipline/Appeals Committee to the RMLL Executive. – Ben Spooner made the motion. After a presentation from Ben on motion, discussion took place. A call for a 2nd was made and there was no 2nd. Motion died. All members were told that as per the current RMLL Bylaws that members need to submit their names and possibly look outside the group for someone to Chair the discipline committee and members. These names need to be submitted to Rhonda.
Cam Dick motioned that the meeting be adjourned at 1:30 p.m. 2nd by John Ing
Meeting adjourned.