2014-07 BOD Minutes - Sport Ngin
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors MEETING Minutes July 9, 2014
I.
Call to Order: Jeff Nemacheck called the meeting to order at 7pm
II.
Roll Call a. Present: Elmhirst, Froberg, Nemacheck, Anderson, Garrow, Hayes, Cornock, Nebel, Rabitaille b. Absent:
III.
Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda: Andy adds Sport NGin upgrade to new Business. Motion to approve Nebel, 2nd Froberg.
IV.
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Garrow, 2nd Froberg.
V.
Treasurer’s Report: Attached. Motion to approve Cornock, 2nd Froberg
VI.
Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): President Anderson noted that if comments take longer than 3 minutes, the topic will be added to the agenda for the next meeting. Ryan Riipi asked about the boards position on moving a mite player to the squirt house league. Specifically, now that both mites and squirts follow the USA Hockey ADM program there isn’t as much of a transition and opportunity lost for the player. Ryan is requesting that the board consider allowing Nash Riipi to move to squirts for the 2014-15 house league season. Anderson stated that the board will discuss the matter and provide Ryan a decision at the next meeting. Cornock stated the boards past opinion has been to allow players from a lower level to try out for travel teams but not move directly to house league.
VII.
Division Directors’ Reports: Request for division directors being sent by Mac
VIII.
Travel Team Report/Billing: None
IX.
MJHC Director’s Report (Presented in writing): Attached.
X.
Review Action Items from Previous Meeting
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
a. Mac will advertise for Midget Pilot Program Coaches: Complete b. Board Members will email Anderson ideas for fundraising: none received XI.
Committee Reports A. Sponsorship –Elmhirst: Raising house league team sponsors from $600 to $750 per team. B. Grants – Elmhirst: MJH received $500 from the Marquette West Rotary Club. C. Fundraising – Anderson: President Anderson states we need to build a volunteer network and have better fundraising as an organization. Utilize our success to find new ideas and opportunities. D. Registration – not assigned. E. Equipment – Cornock: working on an inventory list. F. Electricians – Sullivan and rotation of committee members: Ryan Sullivan questioned whether or not the Electricians are being scrutinized more than other travel teams. Elmhirst stated that the Electricians are the only team that has activities during the summer. Elmhirst reminded the group that the Electricians are a part of the Marquette Jr. Hockey organization and the board needs to be made aware of activities before they take place so liability and financial concerns can be assessed. There was discussion about the Electricians golf outing with Elmhirst stating that members of the MJH board and its committees are representing the entire organization at these types of fundraising events. There was discussion about an Electricians website post on their invitation to Switzerland. Ryan stated the team was invited 2 weeks ago. Elmhirst expressed concern about the posting regarding it stating that the Electricians are affiliated with the Royals and Aviators, which they are not. President Anderson asked the Electricians committee to bring items like out of the country trips and advertising to the MJH board so any potential liability can be assessed. Anderson asked for better communication between the Electricians committee and the MJH board. MHJ will have a representative attend the Electricians committee meetings which take place roughly on the first Monday of each month. Coach Mike Stanaway was asked to give an update on the team, he stated that recruiting and tryouts are still in progress and the team looks good. Rabitaille left the MJH board meeting to attend the Electricians committee meeting after this update was given. G. Tournaments – Not assigned H. Coaching – Nebel: None I. J. K. L.
Officials – Froberg: Officials Seminar is October 11 2014 at 8am. Conduct Review – Not assigned Election – Not assigned Rules – Not assigned
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
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XIII.
M. Facilities – Mac: there was no June meeting Old Business A. Midget split season/Coaching application: Dirk Dembeste applied for the 16U coaching position, there were no applicants for the 18U position. There was discussion on how the 16U team would affect house leagues. It was stated by Nebel that this is a trial program and it should not affect the house league teams. a. Jeff Cornock made a motion to approve Dirk Dembeste as coach of the Midget 16U A Split Season team and evaluate the pilot program based on participation and then decide on a rate structure. 2nd by Brian Nebel. B. UP Action Rehab: Anderson will talk to Ely regarding this item and see if there is still interest. C. MAHA Traverse City Meeting: Anderson and Mac are going D. Discusss meeting with division directors, coaches and ACE director: Division directors will gather their coaches for a meeting with the ACE director for instruction and tips on coaching procedures, the desired direction of the MJH board and its policies. Jeff Cornock with help from Jon Nebel will serve as the ACE Director. E. Refund Policy: (Attached) Motion to approve by Cornock, 2nd Forberg. F. MQT Foundation Update – the previous 5 person committee overseeing this fund has been dissolved and is now controlled by the MJH board of directors. Motion by Elmhirst to take the $7800 in the pass through account and utilized it as seen fit for MJH expenses, 2nd by Hayes. G. Committee Assignments – assignments will be made at the next worksession New Business a. Discuss Divison Director/Travel Team coordinator appointments: Mac will send an email to accept applicants for Division Directors. Motion by Cornock to accept Jeff Nemacheck as Squirt Director and Scott Smith as Midget Director, 2nd by Elmhirst. b. Exception for Bantam AA Tryouts – Luke Beerman will be out of the country during the Bantam AA Tryouts. Motion to approve exception by Nemacheck, 2nd by Froberg. Abstain: Nebel. c. NIHL/CUPHL Update: Mac will verify scheduling dates. d. 2014/2015 Budget: (Attached) Motion to approve by Cornock, 2nd Garow e. New Kaufman Policy: (attached): Motion to approve by Garrow, 2nd Froberg f. Lakeview Arena Contract: Anderson will talk to Andrew at the city to get the status and rate structure for the 2014-15 season. g. Split Season Rates: to be discussed at the next work session h. Pee Wee A Discussion: Tim Blemberg inquired about a development team at the Pee Wee level. Garrow stated that the current policy for an A level team is that kids must pay/show up for the AA
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
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tryouts and only kids that do not make the team can try out for an A team. There was discussion about the number of kids available at the Pee Wee level and if there would be enough for both A and AA teams. Travel team costs from the previous year are located on the MJH website. i. Sport NGIN – Motion by Elmhirst to purchase the online registration and billing module from Sport NGIN, 2nd Nebel. Review New Action Items a. Mac will solicit division directors via email b. Mac will get tournament sanctions from USA Hockey c. Anderson and Elmhirst will get contracts from the city d. Anderson will check with UP Rehab on a presentation e. Mac will check on banner hanging Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker):None Adjourn: Motion Garrow, 2nd Rabitaille
In attendance: Scott Cambensy, Scott Smith, Brian Young, Tim Blemberg, Derek Baumm, Ryan Riipi, Brad Sullivan, Ryan Sullivan, Mike Stanaway, Jon Nebel, Ken Godfrey, Randy Ritari.
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors MEETING Minutes July 9, 2014
I.
Call to Order: Jeff Nemacheck called the meeting to order at 7pm
II.
Roll Call a. Present: Elmhirst, Froberg, Nemacheck, Anderson, Garrow, Hayes, Cornock, Nebel, Rabitaille b. Absent:
III.
Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda: Andy adds Sport NGin upgrade to new Business. Motion to approve Nebel, 2nd Froberg.
IV.
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Garrow, 2nd Froberg.
V.
Treasurer’s Report: Attached. Motion to approve Cornock, 2nd Froberg
VI.
Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): President Anderson noted that if comments take longer than 3 minutes, the topic will be added to the agenda for the next meeting. Ryan Riipi asked about the boards position on moving a mite player to the squirt house league. Specifically, now that both mites and squirts follow the USA Hockey ADM program there isn’t as much of a transition and opportunity lost for the player. Ryan is requesting that the board consider allowing Nash Riipi to move to squirts for the 2014-15 house league season. Anderson stated that the board will discuss the matter and provide Ryan a decision at the next meeting. Cornock stated the boards past opinion has been to allow players from a lower level to try out for travel teams but not move directly to house league.
VII.
Division Directors’ Reports: Request for division directors being sent by Mac
VIII.
Travel Team Report/Billing: None
IX.
MJHC Director’s Report (Presented in writing): Attached.
X.
Review Action Items from Previous Meeting
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
a. Mac will advertise for Midget Pilot Program Coaches: Complete b. Board Members will email Anderson ideas for fundraising: none received XI.
Committee Reports A. Sponsorship –Elmhirst: Raising house league team sponsors from $600 to $750 per team. B. Grants – Elmhirst: MJH received $500 from the Marquette West Rotary Club. C. Fundraising – Anderson: President Anderson states we need to build a volunteer network and have better fundraising as an organization. Utilize our success to find new ideas and opportunities. D. Registration – not assigned. E. Equipment – Cornock: working on an inventory list. F. Electricians – Sullivan and rotation of committee members: Ryan Sullivan questioned whether or not the Electricians are being scrutinized more than other travel teams. Elmhirst stated that the Electricians are the only team that has activities during the summer. Elmhirst reminded the group that the Electricians are a part of the Marquette Jr. Hockey organization and the board needs to be made aware of activities before they take place so liability and financial concerns can be assessed. There was discussion about the Electricians golf outing with Elmhirst stating that members of the MJH board and its committees are representing the entire organization at these types of fundraising events. There was discussion about an Electricians website post on their invitation to Switzerland. Ryan stated the team was invited 2 weeks ago. Elmhirst expressed concern about the posting regarding it stating that the Electricians are affiliated with the Royals and Aviators, which they are not. President Anderson asked the Electricians committee to bring items like out of the country trips and advertising to the MJH board so any potential liability can be assessed. Anderson asked for better communication between the Electricians committee and the MJH board. MHJ will have a representative attend the Electricians committee meetings which take place roughly on the first Monday of each month. Coach Mike Stanaway was asked to give an update on the team, he stated that recruiting and tryouts are still in progress and the team looks good. Rabitaille left the MJH board meeting to attend the Electricians committee meeting after this update was given. G. Tournaments – Not assigned H. Coaching – Nebel: None I. J. K. L.
Officials – Froberg: Officials Seminar is October 11 2014 at 8am. Conduct Review – Not assigned Election – Not assigned Rules – Not assigned
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
XII.
XIII.
M. Facilities – Mac: there was no June meeting Old Business A. Midget split season/Coaching application: Dirk Dembeste applied for the 16U coaching position, there were no applicants for the 18U position. There was discussion on how the 16U team would affect house leagues. It was stated by Nebel that this is a trial program and it should not affect the house league teams. a. Jeff Cornock made a motion to approve Dirk Dembeste as coach of the Midget 16U A Split Season team and evaluate the pilot program based on participation and then decide on a rate structure. 2nd by Brian Nebel. B. UP Action Rehab: Anderson will talk to Ely regarding this item and see if there is still interest. C. MAHA Traverse City Meeting: Anderson and Mac are going D. Discusss meeting with division directors, coaches and ACE director: Division directors will gather their coaches for a meeting with the ACE director for instruction and tips on coaching procedures, the desired direction of the MJH board and its policies. Jeff Cornock with help from Jon Nebel will serve as the ACE Director. E. Refund Policy: (Attached) Motion to approve by Cornock, 2nd Forberg. F. MQT Foundation Update – the previous 5 person committee overseeing this fund has been dissolved and is now controlled by the MJH board of directors. Motion by Elmhirst to take the $7800 in the pass through account and utilized it as seen fit for MJH expenses, 2nd by Hayes. G. Committee Assignments – assignments will be made at the next worksession New Business a. Discuss Divison Director/Travel Team coordinator appointments: Mac will send an email to accept applicants for Division Directors. Motion by Cornock to accept Jeff Nemacheck as Squirt Director and Scott Smith as Midget Director, 2nd by Elmhirst. b. Exception for Bantam AA Tryouts – Luke Beerman will be out of the country during the Bantam AA Tryouts. Motion to approve exception by Nemacheck, 2nd by Froberg. Abstain: Nebel. c. NIHL/CUPHL Update: Mac will verify scheduling dates. d. 2014/2015 Budget: (Attached) Motion to approve by Cornock, 2nd Garow e. New Kaufman Policy: (attached): Motion to approve by Garrow, 2nd Froberg f. Lakeview Arena Contract: Anderson will talk to Andrew at the city to get the status and rate structure for the 2014-15 season. g. Split Season Rates: to be discussed at the next work session h. Pee Wee A Discussion: Tim Blemberg inquired about a development team at the Pee Wee level. Garrow stated that the current policy for an A level team is that kids must pay/show up for the AA
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
XIV.
XV. XVI.
tryouts and only kids that do not make the team can try out for an A team. There was discussion about the number of kids available at the Pee Wee level and if there would be enough for both A and AA teams. Travel team costs from the previous year are located on the MJH website. i. Sport NGIN – Motion by Elmhirst to purchase the online registration and billing module from Sport NGIN, 2nd Nebel. Review New Action Items a. Mac will solicit division directors via email b. Mac will get tournament sanctions from USA Hockey c. Anderson and Elmhirst will get contracts from the city d. Anderson will check with UP Rehab on a presentation e. Mac will check on banner hanging Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker):None Adjourn: Motion Garrow, 2nd Rabitaille
In attendance: Scott Cambensy, Scott Smith, Brian Young, Tim Blemberg, Derek Baumm, Ryan Riipi, Brad Sullivan, Ryan Sullivan, Mike Stanaway, Jon Nebel, Ken Godfrey, Randy Ritari.
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Agenda June 4, 2014
