BUTLER COUNTY YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 19, 2007 The April meeting of the Butler County Youth Hockey Association was conducted on April 19, 2007, at the Goggin Ice Arena, Conference Room 227. Dan Sens, President, called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. Board Members/Representatives present were Jim Bell, Dave Brabender, John DePrie, Judy Hannon, Kelly Marks, and Dan Sens. Board Members/Representatives absent were Roger Atkin, Aaron Gates, Keith Hamilton, Mark Luft, Mike McCartney, Chris Sharon and Shaunna Tafelski. Also in attendance were Jeff Day and Sarah Persinger. Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the March meeting were approved as presented. Jim Bell reported that he had forwarded the Board’s comments from the March meeting to the BTHL Competition Committee regarding the proposal to replace the team placement chart with a pre-season “seeding” tournament. Treasurer’s Report: The account balance to date was $39,225.07 in the checking account. There are several families that are still delinquent on their second half ice fees, in the amount of $1,843.74. Dan Sens reported that he or Shaunna have not received an invoice for the second half ice fees from Miami University. The Treasurer’s report was approved as submitted. Equipment Manager’s Report: Dan Sens reported that Miami University has agreed to purchase the Association’s DHL goalie equipment for use in the Jr. Red Hawks program. The Treasurer will need to invoice Miami University for the purchase of the equipment. The Equipment Manager’s report was approved. Coaching Coordinator’s Report: No report, the coaching coordinator position remains vacant. GDYHL Representative’s Report: No report. BTHL Representative’s Report: No report. Old Business: 2007-2008 Board Elections – Dan Sens reported on the results of the 2007-2008 Board elections, with Jim Bell, Dave Brabender, Mark Luft, Kelly Marks, Jim Moffett, Sarah Persinger, Dan Sens and Shaunna Tafelski being elected to the Board. They join Judy Hannon and John DePrie to comprise the 2007-2008 BCYHA Board. 2007-2008 Season Team Projections – The Board continued discussions on its 2007-2008 team projections with teams being formed at the Squirt A, Pee Wee B, Pee Wee A, and Bantam A levels. There were discussions regarding the possible Midget U-16 AA team and the Midget B teams and whether there would be teams at this level in BCYHA next season. BCYHA Summer Ice – Dan Sens reported that he had discussions with Miami University regarding summer ice and the Association would be able to get sheets of ice on Friday evenings in June and possibly July for drop-in hockey. The ice would also be used for Squirt A try-outs. New Business: Jerseys/Equipment – Dan Sens reported that he had been contacted by Jim Allen of W. E. Michael Sports, the local company that provided the Association with the jerseys/socks for the past season, and the company is expanding into the mail-order hockey equipment business. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 6:30 PM, at the Goggin Ice Arena. |