DMYHA September Board Meeting Minutes
DMYHA September Board Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 5:00 pm Metro ice
Members present; Mike Quick, Shawn Peterson, Sandi Hurtado-Peters, Doug Borud, Jade Pospeshil Absent: Frank Meeink, Nic Meyer DMYHA Staff: Scott Long Guest-Chris Coffey, Rob Erickson, Bill Callahan Meeting called to order at 5:08 pm Guest-Chris Coffey and Rob Erickson-Rob and Chris came into discuss the girl’s hockey program. They have solidified ice time for a weekly practice session on Sundays. Registration for the girl’s program is available through the DMYHA website. Plan is for DMYHA to offer a 10u girls team who play in 3-4 tournaments across the Midwest. The group is actively raising funds for the program, there is an event planned at the Ridgemont later this month. Bill Callahan- Bill provided an update on the Metro HS league. Bill will work with Scott to set up the evaluation schedule for the HS division in early October. Scott Long-Hockey Director-Summer learn to play has 58 participants, the Laura Stamm clinic had 59 between two groups. Scott informed the board of current registrations for the house and travel programs. The DMYHA storage room at metro will now be in the West hallway underneath the seating area. Doug Borud-Travel Director-Doug discussed the current tryout numbers for the travel program. A discussion ensued regarding the number of teams at each level. Tryouts will begin on September 8. Jade Pospeshil-USA Hockey level 1, 2 and 3 clinics in Des Moines October 8 at Stoney Creek in Des Moines. This is the only clinic in the area scheduled for now so all coaches are encouraged to attend. Jade discussed the Jr Bucs travel candidate interviews with the coaching selection committee. Sandi Hurtado Peters-Sandi update the board on financials. The board has finalized the application for an association credit card. Monty made a motion that Sandi is authorized to solicit bids on new banking options for the association. Jade Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Monty Brown-Risk Manager-Monty has access to the affiliate database to verify who has submitted their consent to screen. He will update the board accordingly. Monty will work with Doug create a zero tolerance form for all players to review and sign. Shawn Peterson-Vice President-Shawn discussed the JR wild logo approval process with the NHL office. Forms for approval will be submitted. Shawn discussed the Gabe Fleming scholarship foundation and how we as association can help continue to support the program. Mike Quick-President-Mike recapped the MWAHA affiliate meeting that was held on August 20. Mike discussed the Club Excellence program that USA Hockey is offering this season and the board will sign up for. Old Business The board discussed the IA Wild AAA program teams and rosters for the 16/17 season. New Business Carrol Goalie School had inquired about holding a clinic in Des Moines-Sandi will get Carrol in touch with Scott to try and set something up Metro clean-up day-MISF would need notice of groups wanting to help clean the rink for them to notify their own insurance company about the need for an insurance rider if necessary Committees? Jade made motion to authorize Financial Committee, Brown seconded, motion passed. Discuss merits of fundraising committee. Fundraising/Individual fund accounts? IRS treatment discussed. Committee to help Scott discussed, Meeting Adjourned 7:10 pm
Members present; Mike Quick, Shawn Peterson, Sandi Hurtado-Peters, Doug Borud, Jade Pospeshil Absent: Frank Meeink, Nic Meyer DMYHA Staff: Scott Long Guest-Chris Coffey, Rob Erickson, Bill Callahan Meeting called to order at 5:08 pm Guest-Chris Coffey and Rob Erickson-Rob and Chris came into discuss the girl’s hockey program. They have solidified ice time for a weekly practice session on Sundays. Registration for the girl’s program is available through the DMYHA website. Plan is for DMYHA to offer a 10u girls team who play in 3-4 tournaments across the Midwest. The group is actively raising funds for the program, there is an event planned at the Ridgemont later this month. Bill Callahan- Bill provided an update on the Metro HS league. Bill will work with Scott to set up the evaluation schedule for the HS division in early October. Scott Long-Hockey Director-Summer learn to play has 58 participants, the Laura Stamm clinic had 59 between two groups. Scott informed the board of current registrations for the house and travel programs. The DMYHA storage room at metro will now be in the West hallway underneath the seating area. Doug Borud-Travel Director-Doug discussed the current tryout numbers for the travel program. A discussion ensued regarding the number of teams at each level. Tryouts will begin on September 8. Jade Pospeshil-USA Hockey level 1, 2 and 3 clinics in Des Moines October 8 at Stoney Creek in Des Moines. This is the only clinic in the area scheduled for now so all coaches are encouraged to attend. Jade discussed the Jr Bucs travel candidate interviews with the coaching selection committee. Sandi Hurtado Peters-Sandi update the board on financials. The board has finalized the application for an association credit card. Monty made a motion that Sandi is authorized to solicit bids on new banking options for the association. Jade Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Monty Brown-Risk Manager-Monty has access to the affiliate database to verify who has submitted their consent to screen. He will update the board accordingly. Monty will work with Doug create a zero tolerance form for all players to review and sign. Shawn Peterson-Vice President-Shawn discussed the JR wild logo approval process with the NHL office. Forms for approval will be submitted. Shawn discussed the Gabe Fleming scholarship foundation and how we as association can help continue to support the program. Mike Quick-President-Mike recapped the MWAHA affiliate meeting that was held on August 20. Mike discussed the Club Excellence program that USA Hockey is offering this season and the board will sign up for. Old Business The board discussed the IA Wild AAA program teams and rosters for the 16/17 season. New Business Carrol Goalie School had inquired about holding a clinic in Des Moines-Sandi will get Carrol in touch with Scott to try and set something up Metro clean-up day-MISF would need notice of groups wanting to help clean the rink for them to notify their own insurance company about the need for an insurance rider if necessary Committees? Jade made motion to authorize Financial Committee, Brown seconded, motion passed. Discuss merits of fundraising committee. Fundraising/Individual fund accounts? IRS treatment discussed. Committee to help Scott discussed, Meeting Adjourned 7:10 pm
