RYHA MEMBER MEETING

April 13, 2005

ATTENDING BOARD MEMBERS

Ö Bier, Jim / Mackey, Brenda
Ö Cousino, Joan / Ö Paulson, Charlie
Ö Foley, Mary / Ö Roth, Steve
Grinde, Paul / Ö Sackett, Jim
Ö Heightland, Kathy / Ö Schneider, Scott
Ö Hickey, Mark / Ö Weber, Dan
Jahnke, Sue / Ö Wylam, Jill
Ö Klampe, Terry / Ö Zmolek, Doug
Ö Konakowitz, Tom

RYHA MEMBER AND NON-MEMBERS ATTENDEES: Dwight Higgins, Gary Hanson, Paul Klughenz,

RESOLUTIONS BY THE BOARD

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Jim Bier

Mr. Bier reminded all that election is being held tomorrow. It was suggested by Mark Hickey that in the absence of a newsletter reminding the members of the annual election, the association should send out a flier reminding members of the date, time, and location.

The 1st annual Coach/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was considered a success. Approximately 130 people attended. Thank you again to all who helped put the event together.

PRESIDENT-ELECT REPORT—

Mr. Roth stated that due to today being the last day for write-in candidates for the 2005 election, if no one steps forward, it will be unnecessary to hold an actual vote tomorrow. The annual meeting of the association will still be held and Mr. Roth and Mr. Konakowitz will be available to answer any questions the hockey community may have.

Mr. Roth reported on the recent President’s Meeting that was held at the Ramada Inn and Convention Center. Representatives from Minnesota Hockey reviewed the HEP program with those in attendance and asked that a survey on HEP be completed. They are anticipating a few minor changes to the program but overall things will remain the same.

The possibility of redistricting was brought up and discussed with Mark Jorgenson and others. Thus far this has not been brought to the Minnesota Hockey board and Mr. Jorgenson suggested that associations such as ours should look at various options in regards to competitive play and play within assigned districts.

SECRETARY’S REPORT – Kathy Heightland

March minutes were presented and approved. Vote was unanimous.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Jill Wylam

Treasures report was presented and approved. Vote was unanimous.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE COMMITTEE – Jill Wylam

No Report

GAMBLING COMMITTEE – Tom Konakowitz

Gambling’s February 2005 Activity Summary, tax return, allowable expenses, and May 2005 budget were presented and approved. Vote was unanimous.

MITES/SUPERMITES – Charlie Paulson

No Report

OPERATIONS UNIT – Dan Weber

MAHA – Paul Grinde

Mr. Grinde was absent due to his attendance at the District Eight meeting in St. Paul.

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CITY UNIT – Terry Klampe- Absent

TRAVELING UNIT – Scott Schneider

Mr. Schneider informed the board of a waiver request from a Bantam aged female to participate in the girls program in another association. There were no concerns regarding this waiver.

Mr. Schneider handed out traveling program suggestions he has received from various individuals. He has asked that the board review the suggestions and make notes for next months meeting. The Traveling Committee will present their recommendations for the program in the near future.

HOCKEY ADVISORY - Doug Zmolek

Mr. Zmolek recently met with adults from the Mayo boundary area who are considering forming an association separate from RYHA. This would involve all players from within the Mayo High School boundary area, mites through Bantams. Mr. Zmolek plans to meet with them again and will keep RYHA informed.

TOURNAMENTS – Brenda Mackey- Absent

FUND RAISING – Sue Jahnke - Absent

BOOSTERS – Mary Foley

Karen Hanson, Newsletter Editor, cannot produce the newsletter without articles from association members. She is asking anyone who has an idea for an article to please submit it as soon as possible. She was unable to publish a winter newsletter and currently does not have enough to publish a spring newsletter.

Mrs. Foley continues to coordinate the Used Equipment Sale with Play It Again Sports. The 2005 sale would be held at the sports store and will run for a one-month period. A motion was made to allow Play It Again Sports to coordinate and run the RYHA Used Equipment Sale for 2005. Motion approved.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Other

Adjourn