Members present: Tim Ciappara, Brian Rhodenizer, John Curry, Mary Lou
Conrad, Mike Cochrane, George Curry, Peter Hayes, Mike Roger, Joanne Reid, Gary
Sherman, Scott Bigelow, Robin Foley.
Meeting commenced approximately 7:40 pm.
Mary Lou read the minutes of the previous meeting which were accepted as
read.
Robin suggested we may want to make having a team manager
mandatory. The managers would then be responsible to collect the sweaters.
Tim reported that the Zellers sweaters had arrived (19) for Pee Wee. Tim
Bits sweaters are in and disbursed. George said he needed two orange sweaters
in larger size. We don't have them.
Coaching Clinics took place as scheduled. We had good attendance.
Association paid approx. $1000 for the clinics.
ML reported that she had not sent the Thank you notes out yet to Cleves and
Zellers, but would so in the near future.
Provincial rating meeting was cancelled due to a snow storm.
Mike C. questioned whether we should have someone attend the Truro meeting. Tim
indicated there was no need. Marion Dowell will attend NSHA meeting in Truro
January 13th weekend to place teams in their appropriate levels for provincial
playdowns. The schedule should be out January 15th week.
Valley Midget AAA Wildcats are playing at Canning Arena this Sunday, January
14.
Tim commented that the new rubber mats had been installed. Peter Hayes
arranged for the, purchase, pickup and installation of the rubber. This was
done at no cost to EKMHA. Many thanks to Peter for initating and coordinating
the project—to Darryl Steele for picking up and delivering the mats to the
rink, and —to Fred Stockall, rink manager for having the mats installed so
quickly.
Tim reported that EKMHA paid approx. $10,000 to NSHA. $38 for each player,
coach and manager is paid to NSHA annually. This required fee is basically for
insurance coverage.
The draw for $1000 will take place Saturday, Jan. 13.
Re: Fundraising - Tim reported that only 6 T-Shirts were sold. He was
approached by a New Minas salesperson regarding available Fundraising
paraphernalia (water bottles, pens, etc...)
Bantam rep. team now uses a 3 referee system in games. This change from a 2
referee system was done because of a complaint from the Greenwood team about
poor refereeing during their game at Canning and stating that all other Bantam
rep teams employeed 3 referees.
We should start thinking about having a banquet for the novice and maybe
Atom teams and get someone to organize it.
John opened discussion about whether we should limit the number of players
on a team. With 18, as he has this year, the kids don't get much ice time and
it is very difficult to organize.
George brought up about having some kids just involved with skill
development rather than playing on a team. Also involve other leagues or
associations.
Bantam house team had a new player register.
Mary Lou questioned rather Fred MacAskill is still a director of EKMHA as he
is not registered with our Association. It was suggested that Mary Lou call
Fred and ask if he would like to resign his position. Mary Lou agreed to do so.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the state of disrepair of the rink
and lack of a warm room. Susan Sara Draper was asked to coordinate a committee
to develop a proposal to be presented to the Canning Recreation Commission.
This proposal was to address our concerns and give constructive suggestions
about how things could be improved.
Discussion moved on to the February fundraising dance. A notice will be sent
to parents. Each team will be asked to contribute two items for the silent
auction. A sign will be visible at the rink. Volunteering needed to work at the
door, at the silent auction table, etc. Peter will create the notice; Gary will
be a contact person; Joanne will collect donations and make a list; Mike C.
will schedule workers.
Next meeting is scheduled for February 11 at 7:00 pm to confirm details of
Fundraising dance only.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 pm.
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