Sarnia Hockey Association

Minutes

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Date JULY 05, 2011
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time 7:00 pm
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CLEARWATER ARENA
Meeting called by / Mike Johnson, Chairperson
Type of meeting / Regular
Secretary / Kelly Lane
Welcome / Mike Johnson welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
ATTENDANCE / Anna Addley, Terry Addley, Glenn Hall, Mike Johnson, Kelly Lane, Dale Lane, Linda Lauzon, Cindy MacNaugton, John Mellor, Pat Morreau, David Palmer, Ted Pendle, Wayne Scarrow, Wayne Shipley, Caroline Vallee, Paul Walsh, Ruth Ann Windover
acceptance of minutes / MOTION #110705-001
“That the Minutes from 22 June 2011 be accepted as presented.” (Pendle/Scarrow)
Carried
Clarification from the previous minutes: The Lambton County Associations would be hosting Silverstick AGM in three years not solely Sarnia.
treasurer’s report / Balance at 30 June 2011 is $227,843.90.
Registration fees starting to come in.
MOTION #110705-002
“That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted as presented.” (Pendle/Mellor)
Carried
BILLS TO BE PAID / To Sarnia Observer – advertising $ 417.64
To Minor Peewee A team- tournament loan $ 3000.00
To Major Peewee A team-tournament loan $ 3000.00
To Major Bantam MD team-tournament loan $ 3000.00
To Brian Slack-Midget MD tournament loan $ 2700.00
To Terry Addley – Stratford meeting expenses $ 126.00
To Wayne Scarrow-Police checks $ 220.00
To Ted Pendle – Phone/fax/printer cartridge $ 124.34
To Cindy MacNaughton-Alliance meeting expense $ 114.00
MOTION #110705-003
“That the bills be paid as presented.” (Pendle/Walsh)
Carried
REGISTRATION / 336 total registrants to date. It was noted that registration is proceeding smoothly with fewer calls.
HOUSE LEAGUE
EQUIPMENT REPORT / Request for quotes have been distributed with a due date of 31 July.
MARCH BREAK TOURNAMENT / No report.
MERCHANDISING / The Sting organization have approved that SHA could use other distributors. Two coat styles and one track suit have been selected. It will be clarified that each distributor must use the same product.
WEBSITE / No report.
INSTRUCTIONAL Report / No report.
SILVERSTICK REPORT / No report.
HL SPONSORSHIP REPORT / No report.
ATOM HOUSE LEAGUE REPORT / No report.
house league vice chair report / No report.
PUBLICITY – HOUSE LEAGUE / No report.
Vice-CHAIR REP TEAMS report / No report.
ICe director report / No report.
equipment director report / Sweaters and socks are due to arrive in mid August. We were able to get our order in prior to price increases.
AAA Report / There are vacancies on the AAA Board. Pat Brethauer is the new ice scheduler. No Golden Blade Tournament this year. Need volunteers to step up to fill the 4 vacancies on the Board.
MD director report / No report.
CLINIC director report / Pre-Season Body checking clinic #1 – August 22 5:45 pm-6:45 pm and ice drills 7-8 pm.
Pre-Season Body checking clinic #2- August 23 5:45 pm-6:45 pm and ice drills 7-8 pm.
Trainer/Trainer Re-cert Combination Clinic #1-August 21 8 am-4 pm; 12 pm-4pm (recert)
DSI Rep Coach Clinic Minor Atom and up-August 27/28 8am – 5 pm; on ice 1-3 pm Aug 28
Trainer/Trainer Re-cert Combination Clinic #2-September 17
Trainer/Trainer Re-cert Combination Clinic #3-October 15
Coach Stream Clinic-HL and Novice Rep Coaches – October 16 8 am-5 pm CLW Upper Hall
Online programs:
Respect in Sport (Speak Out)
http://alliance.respectgroupinc.com
Trainer and Trainer recertification
http://alliancehockey.com/page.asp?id=39
Minor Peewee A and MD body checking clinics will also be occurring.
Note to be put on SHA website regarding trainer recertification.
CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT / No report.
REP COUNCIL MEETING / ·  Cindy attended the Alliance meeting on June 29. There was a presentation from MB Sports Web regarding Association websites. Bladenet link is the benefit to their website.
·  OHF has new head checking rules. They are moving towards progressive penalties.
·  USA Hockey announced no checking at Major PeeWee and under.
·  OHMA referee rates were announced. Alliance will be matching the rates.
·  Discussion regarding pre-game handshake. Associations were asked to provide feedback. SHA supports shaking hands prior to the game.
·  2 coaches (Rick Brown and Darren MacNaughton) have applied to attend the HP1 seminar. It is opening up to non-Alliance coaches at a higher cost. SHA is requesting feedback from coaches attending after the seminar.
·  A Goaltender Mentor Clinic is being offered by the Alliance on 28 August. It is a one day clinic at a cost of $170. July 18 is the deadline to register. Information to be put on website to see what coaches are interested in attending. It was suggested that we have 1 house league coach, 1 A level coach and 1 MD level coach attend to share duties as mentor.
MOTION #110705-004
“That SHA send a maximum of 3 coaches to the Goaltender Mentor Clinic. Cost to be reimbursed upon the successful completion of the program.” (Walsh/Scarrow)
Carried
new business / ·  There are still vacancies on the Board for the following positions:
Atom Director
Rep Equipment
Tim Hortons Christmas Tournament Director
Skills Development
These vacancies will be posted on SHA website. Anna Addley is the Communications Director and the Miller’s have agreed to be Peewee Director.
·  The $4 increase to referees will put us over budget but not significantly. It will be $4000 over last year based on same amount of games played last year. Discussion regarding house league referee cost increases. Most house league referees referee for both SHA and BRA.
MOTION #110705-005
“That SHA increase referee rates for House league referees to match the increase by the Alliance.” (Walsh/Lauzon)
Carried
CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT / No report.
adjournment / MOTION # 110705-006
“That the meeting be adjourned.” (Pendle)
Carried

THE NEXT MEETING: will be held at 7:00pm in the lower hall at Clearwater Arena on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.

Mike Johnson Kelly Lane

Chair Secretary

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