Meeting Minutes

S.M.A.H.L.

Travel Board

September 9,2002

 

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. By Jeff Wawrzyniak.

 

PRESENT: Jeff Wawrzyniak, Don Manders, Mark Kennedy, Mike Frey, Becky Jarosz, Doug Parsell, Ken Krider, Joe Reynolds

 

Tom Lopez was excused because of scheduling conflict.

 

August Minutes were distributed and reviewed. Motion was made by Joe Reynolds to accept minutes as written, seconded by Doug Parsell.  Motion carried.

 

TREASURERS REPORT: Mark stated that he had a meeting with all the Team managers. And reviewed their duties with them. Also stated that all Teams that participated in Toronto Camp have been invoiced.

 

RULES & DISCIPLINE: Ken introduced a list consisting of Joel Appelhans, Gail Lewandowski, Mark Brown, and Joyce Nowalk to comprise the Discipline Committee

Motion was made by Don Manders to appoint them as Discipline Committee Seconded by Mike Frey. Motion Carried. After a brief Discussion about the relationship between The Midget Teams and S.M.A.H.L. IT was decided to table it to a later time.

 

SCHEDULING REPORT: In Tom’s absents Jeff W. reported that the October schedules are finished. Jeff stated that S.M.A.H.L. has contracted for extra Ice needed to accommodate the increase of teams, with the Toledo Ice House. All travel teams will have ice times there rotated though their schedules. Complete schedules will be finished before league scheduling meetings.

 

COACHING REPORT: Doug had nothing to report.

 

FINANCE: Mike gave an overview of Kroger Fundraising Program, which they are looking into. Also handed out some information on another fundraising idea from company called My Sports Dreams.

 

EQUIPMENT: Becky said that all Jerseys and Socks have been passed out to teams. She will pass out C’s and A’s to teams as soon as she is able to exchange them for the right size. Doug Parsell thanked Becky for the promptness of exchanging jerseys. Becky has received permission from the Rink to use one of the large equipment lockers. Joe asked Becky if we could have pennies on hand for Face Off Tournament.

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Joe Asked that all the Travel teams have Team pictures or something to add to the marquis board before tournament. Only 2 teams have so far. Also

Also passed out September “Ice Chips” for review.

OLD BUSSINESS: 1) Fall Face off Tournament Joe Reynolds Reported;

A)    Sold out

B)     28 total teams

C)    Program was being done as a fundraiser for Bantam A team. (Paullete Geiger)

D)    Has talked to high school coaches about using players as locker room attendants

E)     Has checked printing of Rules

F)     Asked for Directions on use of Volunteers (Mark Kennedy will assist)

G)    Trophies are ready and T-shirt sales will begin Friday night.

H)    Photographer is set and will be here for all games

I)       Asked for Advice on placement of Brackets and result posters (old pro shop area)

J)       Tom Lopez will have schedule done soon.

K)    Has handout packages ready for all team managers (including info on Tam amenities)

L)     Reviewed list from previous Directors to assure smooth operation of tournament

M)   Contacted Channel 11 they will be doing live remote broadcast from Tam for AM Saturday Show

 

2) Jeff W. reported that Seminar with Sports Psychologist Saul Miller is set for the Burnham building September 21,2002 from 10:00am till 4:00pm.

3) Bobby Hull Shooting Clinic is Scheduled for 10/19 – 10/20 at the Toledo Ice House. Jeff W. made a motion to pay deposit of ˝ of cost $3000.00 now seconded by Mike F. Motion Carried

4) Jeff Gave report on District tournament. Stated lots of Volunteer hours will be                needed!

NEW BUSSINESS: Jeff W. Asked board members to consider Applying to host National Tournament in the future.

 

Jeff Wawrzyniak, seconded by Mike Frey, made motion to Adjourn at 8:25. Motion Carried

 

Respectfully submitted

 

 

Don Manders

Travel Secretary