Meeting Minutes S.M.A.H.L. Travel Board March 10,2003

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. By Don Manders

PRESENT: Don Manders, Mark Kennedy, Joe Reynolds, Mike Frey, Becky Jarosz, and Tom Lopez

GUEST: Todd Koback, Pat Heldt, Cheri Hayes, Shawnna Easton, Bob Felser, John Duggen, Bud Butler, Bob Crandall, Dawn Cook, Carol Unice, Laura Saenz, Jason Repass, Diane Cook, Bill Himmel, Paula Hauenstein, Mike Murphy, Doug Parsell, Harlan Joelson, Bruce McKenna, Jeff Wawrzyniak, Ken Jarosz, Mark Born, Debbi Born, Greg Hauenstein, Chuck Puhz, andTim Mathews

SECRETARY: Don Explained the purpose of the meeting was to vote on selection of Coaches as proposed by the Selection Committee.

OLD BUSINESS: Bob Felser stated that the selection committee Tried to call all teams Parents, Reviewed coaching evaluations, And interviewed all applicants for coaching positions. Their recommendations are as follows.

95 Mite AA Todd Koback

94 Squirt A Bob Felser

93 Squirt AA Doug Parsell

92 Pee Wee A Tom Torchia

91 Pee Wee AA Mike Curtis

90 Bantam A Dave Backus

89 Bantam AA Mike Hayes (First picked)

89 Bantam AA Bill Himmell (seconded picked)

88 Midget Minor Chris Tarsha

Midget Major Pre Post Tom Cline

The Selection Committee Was comprised of Bob Felser, Todd Koback, Ken Krider, and Harlan Joelson.

The Meeting was then opened for any questions of the selection committee. Jeff Wawrzyniak asked what is a good interview Process? Stated that he felt the process used was more than ever used previously. He then questioned weather they talked or called all parents. Stating he was not called. He also discussed a letter sent by Harlan Joelson questioning his involvement in selection process. Joe Reynolds noted that SMAHL does not currently have a Midget minor team that plays a full season in line. It was then decided we would vote on coaches’ individually.

95 Todd Koback Motion to accept by Becky Jarosz seconded by Mike Frey. Motion passed unanimously 

94 Bob Felser Motion to accept by Becky Jarosz seconded by Joe Reynolds. Motion passed unanimously.

93 Doug Parsell Motion to accept by Joe Reynolds seconded by Becky Jarosz. Motion passed unanimously 

92 Tom Torchia Motion to accept by Mike Frey seconded by Don Manders. Motion passed unanimously 

91 Mike Curtis Motion to accept by Joe Reynolds seconded by Mike Frey. Motion passed unanimously

90 Dave Backus Motion to accept by Joe Reynolds seconded by Mike Frey. Joe Reynolds praised committee for input into selection.  Motion passed unanimously 

89 Mike Hayes

89 Bill Himmel

After lengthy discussion on weather this decision had the best interest of SMAHL involved in it. The board asked Mike And Bill to sit down and talk and see if them working together on one team would be a feasible solution. They agreed to have the conversation and will report back to the board on March 17, 2003.

88 Chris Tarsha Motion to accept by Don Manders seconded by Mike Frey. Motion passed unanimously.

Midget Major Tom Cline Motion to accept by Joe Reynolds seconded by Don Manders. Motion passed unanimously. 

Motion to adjourn was made by Don Manders seconded by Ken Krider, meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM

Respectfully submitted

Don Manders

Travel Secretary