Grand Forks Youth Hockey Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Wednesday February 6th, 2013
Grand Forks Park District Office
Board Members Present: Jody Hodgson
Bill Palmiscno
Grant Paranica
Terry Dvorak
Tarek Howard
Mike LaMoine
Jay Panzer
Gerrad Burger
Board Members Absent: Jay Kleven
Executive Director Present Scott Koberinski
Quorum Present: Yes
Presiding Officer: Jody Hodgson
Recording Secretary: Jessica Sporbert
Meeting Called to Order: Jody Hodgson called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review of Prior Minutes: Approval of minutes motioned by Terri seconded by Tarek (Motion passed)
Committee Reports: Fundraising- One raffle winner so far and the next drawing is February 14th. Classic Update- Terri Holt has sent out a list of contacts for sponsorship to all squirt parents.
Hockey Development- Termites and Mites are still going well. The special event committee has planned an end of the year tournament/jamboree and has secured sponsorship for t-shirt, etc for the kids. A year-end celebration will take place at the Ralph. Doughnut day at the rink will also be sponsored. Squirts and Peewees are going well. The Bantam B1 scheduling has been challenge leading up to the state tournament. Thirteen teams have participated in the sport’s performance seminars so far. There has not been a lot of feedback on it so far. Finding a good time to schedule these has been difficult.
Coaching update- Mike reports that coaches are gearing down towards the end of the year. The committee is looking forward to three meetings at the end of March and hopes to Promote candid conversation on those day with all level coaches. Mike and Terry have watched practices. Big improvements have been noted throughout the year. We need to get all the background checks, etc done.
Tournament committee- Classic is almost full. There are two Mite and one Squirt B left to fill. Jody handed out the workforce volunteer proposal. Scott will be the director for the state Peewee and Bantam tournaments. Nick and Ricky will help be runners for the tournaments. Looking at pricing for spaghetti feed and selling t-shirts. Gate fee will be $10 and seniors and kids will be free.
Girl’s update: It has not yet been determined when the season will end. 10U has another tournament. The board may look into how many girls will be eligible for a 14U team next year. Also discussed a referral program to get more girls interested in the sport.
Executive Directors Report: Nothing new at this time.
Finance Report: -Bill handed out finance report. The current balance is at $119,711.38. Still need money from the park district ($48,000). Still more expenses to come out.
Old Business: -noting new
New Business: -Need a safesport person by March 1st. Tarek volunteered for this position. ND amateur hockey proposal to amend bylaws have to have those in by February 15th.
Announcements: None
Member Comments: A member asked if there is a procedure for coaches dealing with issues with players.
Board Comments: Terry Dvoark stated that the Blue Line Club needs a girl’s representative to sit on their board. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month from Sept thru April.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment: Motion by Bill Palmiscno, seconded by Tarek Howard (motion passed)