2014-10 BOD Minutes
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
I.
Call to Order: Jeff Nemacheck called the meeting to order at 7pm
II.
Roll Call a. Present: Elmhirst, Hayes, Nemacheck, Anderson, Garrow, Cornock, Froberg b. Absent: Rabitaille, Nebel
III.
Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda: Elmhirst adds Kaufman Funding to new business. Motion to approve Froberg, 2nd Elmhirst, motion passes.
IV.
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Elmhirst, 2nd Froberg, motion passes.
V.
Treasurer’s Report: Attached. Motion to approve Garrow, 2nd Cornock, motion passes.
VI.
Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): None
VII.
Division Directors’ Reports: a. Midget – Scott Smith reports 25 skaters at the second skate, 31 are registered in combination with Negaunee, things are progressing well. b. Bantam – Jon Kamps reports 2 teams this year, coaches and teams are picked. c. Pee Wee – Dirk Dembeste via Anderson reports 2 teams this year, coaches and teams are picked. d. Squirt – Jeff Nemacheck reports 4 teams this year with teams picked. ADM practices will be with the girls and possibly with the Travel team 1 day per week. If the travel team decides to join the ADM skate it will be $45/session. e. Mite – John Way reports things are moving along, coaches and teams are picked. f. Girls – Pat Francis reports teams are scheduling games and there is concern about a 9pm practice time on Thursdays. g. Learn to Skate – Maggie More reports 61 kids on the first day, looking to move 10 of them to 6U, lots of on-ice helpers.
VIII.
Travel Team Report/Billing: Nothing to report
IX.
MJHC Director’s Report (Presented in writing):
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
a. Registrations as of 3:00 PM today are 436, last year on October 2, was 418. b. House drafts were held yesterday in Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam; Midget pre-season skates began on Saturday, Sept. 27. Squirts, Pee Wees, Bantams and Midgets will be playing in the CUP League this season. 6U and 8U are off and running and they will start playing cross-ice games shortly. Coach Way is doing an outstanding job getting things going. c. MAHA District 8 fall meeting will be Saturday, October 18, at 10:00 AM at the Wawanowin Country Club in West Ishpeming, the C.U.P. League fall scheduling meeting will be here at the Lakeview on Sunday, October 19, at 10:00 AM. Complete schedules for the season should be downloadable off of the website shortly after that. i. MOTION – Motion by Cornock to have Scott Smith vote on behalf of the MJH board at the MAHA District meeting on October 18, 2014, 2nd Garrow, Motion passes. d. The Wildcats begin their 2014-15 home season against the University of Wisconsin on Friday, October 17, at the Resch Center in Green Bay. I will be out of the office Oct. 17-18. I will be back in the office at 8:00 AM on Sunday, and will be at the CUPHL Scheduling meeting on that day X.
Review Action Items from Previous Meeting a. RFP for team pictures – moved to next meeting b. Mac to check with Dembeste on being Pee Wee director – Done c. Mac to send email reminder on equipment room construction – done d. Mac to get MAHA guide printed for girls travel tryout – done e. Mac to contact NMU volunteer goalie coach – moved to next meeting f. Anderson to contact Dr. Folker – Done, rate will stay the same for LTS program g. Elmhirst to send out letters to sponsors – done
XI.
Committee Reports A. Sponsorship –Elmhirst – nothing B. Grants – Anderson – Michelle Butler has offered to help write grants. C. Fundraising – Anderson – Anderson will attend a fundraising committee meeting on 10.2 D. Registration – Elmhirst - nothing E. Equipment – Cornock – Anderson noted great work by Jeff building lockers by himself. Cornock says socks are ordered, nets are painted and goalie gear for squirts is being ordered. F. Electricians – Brad Sullivan /Anderson – Anderson will attend the next Electricians committee meeting. The MJH board has advised the Electricians committee that they must follow the MAHA affiliate agreement.
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
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a. MOTION- Motion by Jeff Cornock to direct the Electricians committee to cease and desist any and all currently pending or former legal action initiated by the committee and any future legal action must first be approved by the Marquette Jr. Hockey board of Directors. 2nd by Anderson, motion passes. G. Tournaments – Garrow – Both tournaments are ready and will have online registration available soon. H. Coaching – Cornock – working on a coaches meeting on 10/8 at 7:30pm for all head and assistant coaches. All clinics have been scheduled and put on the website. I. Officials – Froberg: Officials Seminar is October 11 2014 at 8am. J. Conduct Review – Nothing K. Election – Nothing L. Membership – Garrow will meet with Walk Kyle next week as he is out of town. M. Facilities – Mac – See MJHC Directors report Old Business a. Update on contracts with the city – Anderson/Elmhirst are working with Andrew to get ice costs within budget. All other contracts are signed. b. UP Rehab – Anderson will get a list of events for them to attend c. Discuss 2x2 – November 7 from 11-2pm for kids to try hockey, advertising by local stations and Froberg will need help as he will be out of town that day. d. Discuss Skate for Free – 15 kids are waiting to try hockey, plan is to have them attend the LTS program one day and utilize their on-ice helpers in the very near future. New Business a. Approval of Squirt exemptions – Motion to approve Brett Ranta, Wylan Cambensy and Nash Riipi moving from Mite 8U to Squirt House by Froberg, 2nd by Hayes, Motion passes. b. Approval of Coaches- Motion by Nemacheck to approve the following coaches, 2nd by Froberg, Motion passes i. Learn to skate – Maggie Moore ii. Mite 6U – Nate Aho, Kevin Moyer, Emma Laurn, Todd Beauchamp, Jason Lemire, Aaron Lautenschlager, Rachel Stade, Matt Matulewicz, Brad Anderson. iii. Mite 8U – Igor Kruhak, Dave Brudgman, Jim Rector, Charles Kronchnable, Jeff Trudeau, Mike Labonte, Mike Havel, Scott Heikkila, Mike Zivnoska, Paul Smith, Eric Markentoni, Mark Janofski, Todd Keough, Karl Thomsen, Jason Welch, Greg Andrews, Scott Stade, Adam Carpenter, John Way iv. Squirt – Brent Ketzenberger, Dan Beerman, Dan Ragusett, Dean Borlace, Tony Beres, Jim Jackson, Chris Gobert, Mike Johnson Pat Taylor, Adam Maynard, Brian Sandstrom, Jason Sandstrom, Mark Phillips, Jeff Nemacheck. v. Pee Wee – Andy Elmhirst, Tim Blemberg vi. Bantam – Jim Higgins, Mike Lakenen, John Diddams vii. Midget – Kurt Gustifson, Scott Ely
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
viii. Girls – Greg Mishca, Jim Lake, Tony Rabitaille, Greg Swajanen, Pat Francis, Natalie Weyher, Trish Larkin, Ken Holman.
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c. Equipment swap at the Ski Hill – Mac will send an email to try and get a collection of gear to stock for the ‘Skate for Free’ program. d. Kaufman Fund – Elmhirst reported that there will be no funding this year from the Kaufman Fund, for anything, not just MJH. Motion by Elmhirst to spend $5000 from savings to cover the cost deficit created by the lack of Kaufman funds, 2nd by Nemacheck, Motion passes. Review New Action Items a. Starrett to find out about Squirts skating with 19U girls b. Garrow to check on Kraft Grant c. Mac to remind coaches about coaching clinics d. Mac to send an email about NMU hockey in Green Bay e. Anderson to get w/ UP Rehab on a schedule of events f. Froberg to check on a code for 2x2 players to use to register for USAHockey for free. g. Elmhirst to check on what age level kids can register for USAHockey for free (5u or 6U) h. Mac to check all coaches and helpers for proper certifications. i. Mac to send a reminder about the Ski/Hockey swap at the ski hill j. Anderson to attend the fundraiser committee meeting on 10.2 at noon. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): Froberg questions the board as to why there isn’t a Facebook site for MJH. Starrett reported that Lynda had one and may be willing to turn over the keys to it. Adjourn: Motion Froberg, 2nd Elmhirst, motion passes.
In attendance: Jon Kamps, Cathy Starrett, Scott Smith, Maggie Moore, Pat Francis
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
I.
Call to Order: Jeff Nemacheck called the meeting to order at 7pm
II.
Roll Call a. Present: Elmhirst, Hayes, Nemacheck, Anderson, Garrow, Cornock, Froberg b. Absent: Rabitaille, Nebel
III.
Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda: Elmhirst adds Kaufman Funding to new business. Motion to approve Froberg, 2nd Elmhirst, motion passes.
IV.
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Elmhirst, 2nd Froberg, motion passes.
V.
Treasurer’s Report: Attached. Motion to approve Garrow, 2nd Cornock, motion passes.
VI.
Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): None
VII.
Division Directors’ Reports: a. Midget – Scott Smith reports 25 skaters at the second skate, 31 are registered in combination with Negaunee, things are progressing well. b. Bantam – Jon Kamps reports 2 teams this year, coaches and teams are picked. c. Pee Wee – Dirk Dembeste via Anderson reports 2 teams this year, coaches and teams are picked. d. Squirt – Jeff Nemacheck reports 4 teams this year with teams picked. ADM practices will be with the girls and possibly with the Travel team 1 day per week. If the travel team decides to join the ADM skate it will be $45/session. e. Mite – John Way reports things are moving along, coaches and teams are picked. f. Girls – Pat Francis reports teams are scheduling games and there is concern about a 9pm practice time on Thursdays. g. Learn to Skate – Maggie More reports 61 kids on the first day, looking to move 10 of them to 6U, lots of on-ice helpers.
VIII.
Travel Team Report/Billing: Nothing to report
IX.
MJHC Director’s Report (Presented in writing):
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
a. Registrations as of 3:00 PM today are 436, last year on October 2, was 418. b. House drafts were held yesterday in Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam; Midget pre-season skates began on Saturday, Sept. 27. Squirts, Pee Wees, Bantams and Midgets will be playing in the CUP League this season. 6U and 8U are off and running and they will start playing cross-ice games shortly. Coach Way is doing an outstanding job getting things going. c. MAHA District 8 fall meeting will be Saturday, October 18, at 10:00 AM at the Wawanowin Country Club in West Ishpeming, the C.U.P. League fall scheduling meeting will be here at the Lakeview on Sunday, October 19, at 10:00 AM. Complete schedules for the season should be downloadable off of the website shortly after that. i. MOTION – Motion by Cornock to have Scott Smith vote on behalf of the MJH board at the MAHA District meeting on October 18, 2014, 2nd Garrow, Motion passes. d. The Wildcats begin their 2014-15 home season against the University of Wisconsin on Friday, October 17, at the Resch Center in Green Bay. I will be out of the office Oct. 17-18. I will be back in the office at 8:00 AM on Sunday, and will be at the CUPHL Scheduling meeting on that day X.
Review Action Items from Previous Meeting a. RFP for team pictures – moved to next meeting b. Mac to check with Dembeste on being Pee Wee director – Done c. Mac to send email reminder on equipment room construction – done d. Mac to get MAHA guide printed for girls travel tryout – done e. Mac to contact NMU volunteer goalie coach – moved to next meeting f. Anderson to contact Dr. Folker – Done, rate will stay the same for LTS program g. Elmhirst to send out letters to sponsors – done
XI.
Committee Reports A. Sponsorship –Elmhirst – nothing B. Grants – Anderson – Michelle Butler has offered to help write grants. C. Fundraising – Anderson – Anderson will attend a fundraising committee meeting on 10.2 D. Registration – Elmhirst - nothing E. Equipment – Cornock – Anderson noted great work by Jeff building lockers by himself. Cornock says socks are ordered, nets are painted and goalie gear for squirts is being ordered. F. Electricians – Brad Sullivan /Anderson – Anderson will attend the next Electricians committee meeting. The MJH board has advised the Electricians committee that they must follow the MAHA affiliate agreement.
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
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XIII.
a. MOTION- Motion by Jeff Cornock to direct the Electricians committee to cease and desist any and all currently pending or former legal action initiated by the committee and any future legal action must first be approved by the Marquette Jr. Hockey board of Directors. 2nd by Anderson, motion passes. G. Tournaments – Garrow – Both tournaments are ready and will have online registration available soon. H. Coaching – Cornock – working on a coaches meeting on 10/8 at 7:30pm for all head and assistant coaches. All clinics have been scheduled and put on the website. I. Officials – Froberg: Officials Seminar is October 11 2014 at 8am. J. Conduct Review – Nothing K. Election – Nothing L. Membership – Garrow will meet with Walk Kyle next week as he is out of town. M. Facilities – Mac – See MJHC Directors report Old Business a. Update on contracts with the city – Anderson/Elmhirst are working with Andrew to get ice costs within budget. All other contracts are signed. b. UP Rehab – Anderson will get a list of events for them to attend c. Discuss 2x2 – November 7 from 11-2pm for kids to try hockey, advertising by local stations and Froberg will need help as he will be out of town that day. d. Discuss Skate for Free – 15 kids are waiting to try hockey, plan is to have them attend the LTS program one day and utilize their on-ice helpers in the very near future. New Business a. Approval of Squirt exemptions – Motion to approve Brett Ranta, Wylan Cambensy and Nash Riipi moving from Mite 8U to Squirt House by Froberg, 2nd by Hayes, Motion passes. b. Approval of Coaches- Motion by Nemacheck to approve the following coaches, 2nd by Froberg, Motion passes i. Learn to skate – Maggie Moore ii. Mite 6U – Nate Aho, Kevin Moyer, Emma Laurn, Todd Beauchamp, Jason Lemire, Aaron Lautenschlager, Rachel Stade, Matt Matulewicz, Brad Anderson. iii. Mite 8U – Igor Kruhak, Dave Brudgman, Jim Rector, Charles Kronchnable, Jeff Trudeau, Mike Labonte, Mike Havel, Scott Heikkila, Mike Zivnoska, Paul Smith, Eric Markentoni, Mark Janofski, Todd Keough, Karl Thomsen, Jason Welch, Greg Andrews, Scott Stade, Adam Carpenter, John Way iv. Squirt – Brent Ketzenberger, Dan Beerman, Dan Ragusett, Dean Borlace, Tony Beres, Jim Jackson, Chris Gobert, Mike Johnson Pat Taylor, Adam Maynard, Brian Sandstrom, Jason Sandstrom, Mark Phillips, Jeff Nemacheck. v. Pee Wee – Andy Elmhirst, Tim Blemberg vi. Bantam – Jim Higgins, Mike Lakenen, John Diddams vii. Midget – Kurt Gustifson, Scott Ely
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
viii. Girls – Greg Mishca, Jim Lake, Tony Rabitaille, Greg Swajanen, Pat Francis, Natalie Weyher, Trish Larkin, Ken Holman.
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XV. XVI.
c. Equipment swap at the Ski Hill – Mac will send an email to try and get a collection of gear to stock for the ‘Skate for Free’ program. d. Kaufman Fund – Elmhirst reported that there will be no funding this year from the Kaufman Fund, for anything, not just MJH. Motion by Elmhirst to spend $5000 from savings to cover the cost deficit created by the lack of Kaufman funds, 2nd by Nemacheck, Motion passes. Review New Action Items a. Starrett to find out about Squirts skating with 19U girls b. Garrow to check on Kraft Grant c. Mac to remind coaches about coaching clinics d. Mac to send an email about NMU hockey in Green Bay e. Anderson to get w/ UP Rehab on a schedule of events f. Froberg to check on a code for 2x2 players to use to register for USAHockey for free. g. Elmhirst to check on what age level kids can register for USAHockey for free (5u or 6U) h. Mac to check all coaches and helpers for proper certifications. i. Mac to send a reminder about the Ski/Hockey swap at the ski hill j. Anderson to attend the fundraiser committee meeting on 10.2 at noon. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): Froberg questions the board as to why there isn’t a Facebook site for MJH. Starrett reported that Lynda had one and may be willing to turn over the keys to it. Adjourn: Motion Froberg, 2nd Elmhirst, motion passes.
In attendance: Jon Kamps, Cathy Starrett, Scott Smith, Maggie Moore, Pat Francis
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda October 1, 2014
