APPROVED
Members present: Brian Rhodenizer, Tim Ciappara, John Curry, Mary Lou Conrad, Mike Roger, Marlene Barkhouse, Susan Surette-Draper, Dave Duncan, Peter Hayes, Phil Outerlays. Mike Graves attended to discuss amalgamation among East Kings, Kentville and West Hants.
Meeting commenced at 7:35 pm.
Agenda was distributed and reviewed. Director's Insurance was added in New Business
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Motion: Mike R.; Seconded by Dave D. - motion carried.
Business from the Minutes
Water Bottles (Tim) will be ordered. We are having a problem acquiring a useable logo. It may cost approximately $40 to get a clear image.
Swap Table - Heather Rhodenizer will try to organize something. Mike Graves indicated that John MacLeod organizes Kentville's and may be able to provide some advice. Mary Lou reported that a "Swap Shop" now exists on the East Kings' website. People can post items for sale or place wanted ads.
New Business
Mike Graves from Kentville requested East Kings' participation in a committee to achieve amalgamation among East Kings, Kentville and West Hants. He hopes to get 2 representatives from each association to carry on discussions throughout this year. Each president should be one of the reps.
Mike Graves indicated he had spoken with West Hants officials and was received positively.
Dave D. questioned whether an amalgamation would be total (including all levels). Mike responded that there could be various options worth consideration.
Marlene B. stessed the importance of communicating information about amalgamation. Many people are unaware of its purpose and affect on all players and organizations.
East Kings will participate in these discussions to investigate the pros and cons.
Motion: Dave Duncan; Seconded Susan Surette-Draper that East Kings explore the possibility of amalgamation. Vote: 6 yes 2 nomotion carried
Pee Wee AAA tryout dates were set by Scott B. for August 19 & 26, September 9, 10 & 11. Peter H. was concerned about the dates and thought we should set parameters. Many children are still involved in summer sport at these times, and would be unable to attend. Brian will call Scott to arrange more times. Peter asked who will keep track of the money from tryouts. The association will have someone on hand to collect the tryout fees. Tim asked if we should order sweaters. He will price them. East Kings will provide sweaters from tryout fees.
Motion: John Curry; Seconded by Mike Roger that the sweaters will be the property of EKMHA. Vote was unanimous motion carried
Volunteers needed to collect tryout monies - Carrie will collect and give receipts on the 19th, Peter will help.
Registration will take place September 15 at the school. People are welcome to bring gear to sell or trade.
Carrie will make up tickets and Tim will order chocolate bars.
Carrie, Susan, Cathy C., Tim and Alice will work registration.
Robin Foley will be present to register kids for hockey school. The school will operate for 2 weeks, 4 nights per week and cost $65
The Summer Mailout was reviewed and approved with minor additions/changes.
Water bottles will be ordered and available either at registration or given out by teams.
Fundraising Dance - Mike C. is to contact the Lions' Club for a mid February date for the dance and let Carrie know asap so she can make up the tickets.
Midget program - Brian will speak with Marion Dowell to see if we and Kentville could combine numbers to offer one Midget program. We could share ice and likely have an A and B team.
Registration dates must be advertised 2 weeks prior. Mary Lou will call AVR for a public service announcement and coffee news.
Canteen - Tim spoke with Fred S. to discuss EKMHA running canteen and what would be involved. No $ figure was given. Need to meet with Canning Rec. to discuss details. We will look to Stephanie Curry and Cathy Curry for expertise in operating the facility.
The Rink was supposed to have been inspected but has not yet been. Frank will call Dave Morton for an update on status.
Brian questioned whether we should continue to carry Director's Insurance. It was decided that we would.
Reports - Marlene Barkhouse reported that her investigation into non-checking hockey at the Bantam level showed minimal interest in the idea. The investigation will go no further.
Next meeting will be announced after Registration.
Motion: Dave D; Seconded by Mary Lou C.; the meeting be adjourned (9:45 pm). - motion carried.