~ Meeting called to order and led by Vice President Lisa Mascardo
~ Treasurer Tim Burden gave a complete overview of the budget, past and present. He will determine amount of last payment installment and announce in one week. Deadline for payments will be extended into approximately the 2nd week of February.
Individual team costs were discussed. The association is budgeted to pay for one tournament per team. Due to the number of tournaments for the peewees, parents have agreed to pay an additional $150 to cover costs.
Suggestion was made to keep costs low for new players coming in.
~ Committees~ 2 committees were formed:
Fundraising committee: Chair will be Becky Calacci and Co-chair will be Marla Edwards. Leo Clougherty volunteered to be on the committee. An e-mail will be sent out asking for other volunteers.
Overall association costs were discussed: Ice time, away jerseys, coaches costs, promotional costs, program printing fees, photography, equipment, welcome bags and tournaments. An e-mail will be sent out asking for input on any other additional items for the FR committee to help fund.
Parent suggested we approach potential donors with levels of sponsorships.
~ Recruiting committee: Chair will be Kayle McKay. Volunteers to be on the committee were Jennifer Flatte, Todd Garrison, Dave Sewell, and Tracy. An e-mail will be sent out asking for any other volunteers. Kayle will contact Icehawks about getting their involvement in a recruitment event.
~Jeff Yaeger: Jeff gave a rundown of the outcomes of the last few games. He stated that while the teams aren't winning games, they are having fun and becoming more competitive. He expressed concern for the low number of younger players and stated it may not be possible to have 3 full travel teams next year unless numbers increase.
Parent suggested joining with Davenport or another nearby team and alternating practices.
Jeff also suggested we give parental incentives for their involvement.
~Dave Sewell: Dave expressed concern for recruitment and development in the younger ages. He suggested we acquire a standard coaching curriculum for each team.
~Level 1 coaching clinics were discussed. If you are on the bench, you must have level 1 coaching certificate. Board will pay for anyone wanting to take this.
~Equipment for newcomers: Becky Calacci will research cost for this. This is to provide equipment rental for beginners.
~Website minutes: Tina agreed to generalize the minutes posted on the website and e-mail any detailed info. or reminders that are of importance to follow up on.
~Icehawks update: Our mites are unable to play during periods this Saturday with the Icehawks due to an Icehawks conflict. Tina will send out an e-mail to all mites.
~Tim Burden suggested moving Sunday morning practices up 15 minutes. This was agreed upon by all and will be changed and in effect beginning this Sunday Jan. 20th.
~The next board meeting will be Monday Feb 11th at 7pm
~Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm by VP Lisa Mascardo
Signed: Tina Riggan