APPROVED as amended

Executive Meeting — March 6, 2001 7:30 pm — Port Williams School

Members present: Tim Ciappara, Carrie Hemmings, Mary Lou Conrad, George Curry, Peter Hayes, Reid Johnson, Robin Foley, John Curry.

Meeting commenced approximately 7:35 pm.

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

Business arising from the minutes

Re: Dance Fundraiser-Tim reported that 72 peope paid @ the door. $528 profit.

Tim: discussed paraphernalia option for fundraising. Re: Banquet: Novice ESSO medals. The previous Wheelock closing cost $2700. Tim will call N. Brown re: Novice Banquet. ESSO gives trophies for each team each year.

Robin reported news about the Rink Improvement Committee activity. They met with some members of the Canning Rink Commission to discuss our concerns. Questions were asked about use of the warm room. It was shut down because of unsupervised children wrecking it. Information was relayed about safety concerns. Safety concerns would be looked after by the Canning Rink Commission immediately. EKMHA was advised that the Canteen could be run by them, if they so desired. We will send letter to Canning Rink Commission to express an interest in taking over the canteen and ask what would be involved.

The Rink Commission has not met for 2 ½ years. It was noted that the roof needs repair and a Zamboni would be useful. Apparently $40,000 is still owing of the floor replacement.

Ideas were discussed about fundraising and also was noted that we do not get money from Wolfville Recreation department.

The Rink Improvement Committee will meet with Fred Stockall this week to discuss concerns and solutions. Mary Lou is to write a letter to the Canning Rink Commission to express EKMHA interest in taking over the canteen and inquire about costs, responsibility, etc.

New Business

Carrie presented current financial report. There was a question regarding the $240 reimbursement for hockey school. General consences was that things would work differently next year.

Peter Hayes reported that the Atom AAA hadn't paid for their Monday night ice time. Minor hockey had been billed, therefore the Atom AAA will reimburse EKMHA for the amount billed.

Tim reported discussions with CHA regarding HST rebate. We may be reimbursed for the past 1 ½ year's HST paid on ice rental, etc. Some associations put the HST rebate back into their sport.

A nominating committee is required. Mary Lou is to coordinate this committee. People mentioned that Reg Rand may have names of younger player parents interested in becoming involved.

Carrie would like to be replaced as the Eastern Valley Minor Hockey League Representative.

World Juniors will take place in Halifax in 2002. Each Association was given 2 ticket packages for each game for fundraising. We will have to decide how to make the most use of these packages.

Robin questioned about the age change. Tim reported that the age change will take place in 2002/2003.

Tim reported that correspondence had been received regarding: Instructor Clinics; Under 16 and Under 17 Nova Scotia team tryouts & Coaches Club.

Re: AAA - Kentville has indicated they will offer AAA Atom next year. We will discuss whether we will offer AAA Pee Wee. We decided that we would offer AAA Pee Wee based on number and calibre of players we currently had. Prospective coaches should submit a proposal to the executive.

Mary Lou is to post a sign at the Canning Rink to advertise the AAA Pee Wee coaching position. Intermediate Coaching Level certification is required.

John brought up to topic of EKMHA having a Midget team next year and we should talk to Kentville about whether they will have one.

Robin commended the AAA Atom management for running a successful program this year.

Next meeting is scheduled for April 10 at 7:30 pm

Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 pm.