DMYHA April Board Meeting Minutes April 6, 2016 5:30 pm Metro ice
Members present; Mike Quick, Shawn Peterson, Sandi Hurtado-Peters, Jade Pospeshil, Doug Borud, Monty Brown Absent: Frank Meeink and Nic Meyer DMYHA Staff: Scott Long Guest-Jason Wolf Meeting called to order at 5:39 pm Minutes from March annual meeting were approved unanimously. Guest-Jason Wolf came into to discuss the girl’s hockey program. Jason and Gary Magneson are actively recruiting volunteers to take the lead on the girls program as their children have aged out, the board discussed some names to seek out. The hope is that next season we will be able to offer a girls team in the SQ House league. Scott Long-Hockey Director-The Spring LTP beginning April 6, over 40+ participants which is a strong number for a spring course. The Spring 8u RWB program began April 5, that league filled up with 56 participants. The Midwest Amateur hockey affiliate meeting will be held in West Des Moines Sunday May 22, Scott will be attending as the association rep. The Gabe Fleming golf tournament will be held on Wednesday June 15 at Legacy golf course in Norwalk. DMYHA has agreed to help recruit players for this terrific event. The board briefly discussed a date for the summer planning meeting. Jade Pospeshil-Player Development/Coaching director-Jade and Scott will be attending a level 3 training course in Minneapolis July 15-17. Monty Brown-Risk Manager-Monty informed that board that the annual premium for the workers compensation went up, Monty will seek new quotes to see if we can find a lower rate. Doug Borud-Travel Director-Doug plans to have a Coaches meeting in late April, date TBA. Also would like to have a pre-season coaches meeting this fall. The Jr Bucs jersey inventory will be completed and we will prepare order for next season. Sandi Hurtado Peters-Secretary/Treasurer- Sandi plans to meet with Paul Curran to finalize the transition of accounts from previous DMYHA treasurer. Sandi informed the board of what bank will need to authorize new check signors.
Shawn Peterson-Vice President-Shawn further discussed the Gabe Fleming outing at Legacy and the associations’ involvement around marketing support. A Discussion around forming a fundraising committee had been initiated previously and Shawn is interested in continuing that discussion. The board discussed current communication methods of DMYHA. Discussion was tabled. Mike Quick-President-Mike discussed board transparency, marketing, fundraising, and grant writing. The discussion was tabled until the entire board was present. Old Business:
Doug Borud gave an update on the new locker rooms DMYHA Installed on the west. The vents have been finished and signs will be ordered and put up before the fall season.
New Business:
Survey review - discussed Survey Monkey and whether a new survey needs to be done? Perhaps a shorter/abbreviated version that keeps the survey within the parameters of the DMYHA mission could be looked at. Transfer of bank accounts - Board approved unanimously motion to transfer bank access to Sandi Hurtado-Peters New check signors-Board approved unanimously motion that Jade Pospeshil and Mike Quick will now be authorized check signors on the DMYHA checking account.
Next DMYHA Board meeting Wednesday May 4, 6 pm. Meeting adjourned 6:52 pm