APPROVED

Executive Meeting — November 8, 2000 7:30 pm — Port Williams School

Members present: Tim Ciappara, Alice Ciappara, Brian Rhodenizer, Carrie Hemmings, Mary Lou Conrad, Mike Cochrane, George Curry, Peter Hayes, Reid Johnson, Mike Roger, Paul MacKay, John Curry, Darrell Steele.

Meeting commenced approximately 7:40 pm.

Mary Lou read the minutes of the previous meeting which were accepted as read.

Business arising from the meeting.

Mary Lou reported that she delivered a thank you letter to Sports Traders in New Minas. Paul reported that most sweaters had been returned and all the goalie gear. George asked for two goalie sweaters for his team. Tim told him that they would be getting a set of sweaters from Zellers. Tim reported that we did not send anyone to Halifax for the checking clinic. Peter Steimas from Kentville did attend and gave a clinic to all of our Pee Wees and Bantams. He did a very good job and would not accept payment. We did give him a $50 gift certificate for Rosie's in appreciation.

Tim reported that Cleves have donated one set of sweaters for the Atom AAA team. Zellers have donated sweaters for the two Pee Wee teams and water bottles. John said the Chris Allen is looking to acquire another set of Pee Wee sweaters. Mary Lou was asked to send "thank you" letters to Cleves and to Zellers when a contact name is found.

George suggested we may want to ask for a deposit cheque when sweaters are handed out. This may help in a better return rate.

Clinics will take place in Kentville:

Level 1 Coaching - November 24 and 25
Coaches Initiation (for novice coaches)
Safety/Trainer - Dec. 2

We have 8 people signed up to take Level 1; 6 Initiation; 13 Safety/Trainers

The Association pays for these clinics.

Tim reported on the Tim Hortons meeting he attended. Tim Hortons has donated three sets of Timbit sweaters. Next year there will be a jamborie which will consist of mini games and free hot chocolate and donuts for the novice kids.

Robin Foley submitted a report to Carrie regarding the Hockey School and asked that she present the report as he was not going to be present. The report consisted on a financial statement, comments and recommendations and is attached separately to these minutes.

The NSHA tournament guide is available on their website (http://www.nshockey.com)

Paul said he had been in conversation with Greg Foley about AAA players being required to pay the EK fundraising fee. The matter will be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting.

Next meeting is scheduled for December 12 at 7:30 pm.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 pm.