Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda December 3, 2014
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Call to Order: Jeff Nemacheck called the meeting to order at 7pm
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Roll Call a. Present: Elmhirst, Hayes, Nemacheck, Anderson, Froberg, Rabitaille, Nebel b. Absent: Garrow, Cornock
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Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda: None. Motion to approve by Nemacheck, 2nd by Froberg, motion passes
IV.
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Nemacheck, 2nd Froberg, motion passes.
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Treasurer’s Report: Attached. Motion to approve Nemacheck, 2nd Froberg, motion passes.
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Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): None
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Division Directors’ Reports: a. Midget – Scott Smith reports coaches need to be approved, things are running well. Motion by Nemacheck to approve Greg Klinger, Scott Ely, Chris Holmgren, Colin Feury, Kurt Gustafson and Scott Carter, 2nd Rabitaille, motion passes. b. Bantam – Jon Kamps reports things are running smoothly. c. Pee Wee – Dirk Dembeste – no report d. Squirt – Jeff Nemacheck reports things are running smoothly. e. Mite – John Way reports the U6 & U8 split are working well, U6 kids are filling in on U8 teams for games when needed. Houghton Tournament had a two Marquette teams in the championship game. f. Girls – Pat Francis reports all three teams are registered for the state playoffs. g. Learn to Skate – Maggie More – no report
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Travel Team Report/Billing: Nothing
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MJHC Director’s Report (Presented in writing):
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Review Action Items from Previous Meeting
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda December 3, 2014
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Garrow to check on Kraft Grant – Move to next meeting Mac to check all coaches and helpers for proper certifications - done Anderson to get options for MJH Logo - Done Conduct committee to meet with John Way on a repeat offender player i. Way reports the coaches are working with the child on proper body and stick control and body contact skills. Mac get rules to Negaunee for the Holiday Tournament - done Mac to send an email to coaches for to get a representative from each team for the Holiday Tournament – Waiting on teams to be set Eric to work with Mac on getting L1 refs on the ice - done Andy to get Mac verbiage on what extra games coaches can schedule - done Mac to get a schedule for pictures - done Cornock/Hayes to check for 6U goalie gear –move to next meeting Anderson to get UP Rehab a schedule of events - done
Committee Reports A. Sponsorship –Elmhirst – money coming in ahead of last year, all good. B. Grants – Anderson, Butler – nothing C. Fundraising – Anderson, Committee, Froberg, Rabitaille, Elmhirst – Looking for division sponsors and ability to accept donations on the website. D. Registration – Elmhirst – nothing E. Equipment – Cornock – 12U girls are missing socks, Elmhirst will help locate F. Electricians – Brad Sullivan /Anderson – Nothing G. Tournaments – Garrow/Tony – Betty Beckman group will start with last year’s budget, Bantams are going to limit entry to 6 teams, Randy Larson may help with MCCVB sponsorship, Next year create a waiting list. H. Coaching – Cornock – Nothing I. Officials – Froberg – Nothing J. Conduct Review – Nothing K. Election – Nothing L. Membership – Garrow - 3 registrations from the free hockey promotion our of 20 that signed up. M. Facilities – Mac – Nothing Old Business
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda December 3, 2014
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a. Update on ice budget – on track so far b. Discuss Try Hockey for Free day – thanks Froberg for the effort, 3 signed up and the rest will be contacted to encourage to sign up. c. Community Foundation Update – Motion made by Elmhirst to request the Marquette Community Foundation to distribute the entire balance of the MJH fund pass through of approximately $7946.23 to MJH, 2nd by Froberg, Motion passes. New Business a. Review New Action Items a. Garrow to check on Kraft Grant b. Elmhirst to look into using the website for product sales c. Cornock/Hayes to check on 6U and 8U goalie gear and get neck protectors for 8U and Squirts d. Hayes to check on ADM kit for John Way e. Mac to check on Mite Select entering the Holiday Tournament f. Anderson to call Randy Larson g. Froberg/Mac to call try hockey for free people that didn’t sign up Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): Cambensy questions the limit of four extra house league games. Elmhirst explains the four options beyond the limit of 4 games would be: a. Cancel games beyond 4 b. Parents pay for ice time at ~$300 per game c. Get other house teams to take the games d. Ask other teams to use some of their extra games Cambensy also asked about more ½ ice practices and trying to reach the 3-1 recommended practice to game ratio. Anderson noted that as a smaller organization we need to have an offering somewhere between a house league system and a rec system. Adjourn: Motion Froberg, 2nd Rabitaille, motion passes.
In attendance: Jon Kamps, Scott Smith, Pat Francis, John Nebel, Rochelle Lane, John Way, Greg Andrews, Scott Cambensy
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda December 3, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda December 3, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda December 3, 2014