AHA BOARD MEETING MINUTES

August 28, 2003

MEMBERS/OFFICERS PRESENT: Tom Lundeen- President; Keith Futch-Vice President; Alma Case-Secretary; Deb Fowler- Registrar - Alan Nansel, Steve Bell, Barry Kerr, Phil Collins by Proxy, Neil Deininger, Jennifer Johnson, Brian King, Rusty Schimelpfening, Chuck Werninger, Worth Gibson, Henry Peets

OTHERS PRESENT: Ed David, Paul Petrarca, Jim Sculley, Carol Ann Pierce, Marilyn Martin, Rich Lewis, Charlie Cunningham, Johna McNally, Patrick McNally, Joe Castrodale, Frank Udouj, Lonny-Arkansas Skatium.

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Tom Lundeen at 6:14pm.

MINUTES: The May 29, 2003 and the June 26, 2003 minutes were reviewed by all board members present. Neil Deininger made a motion to approve the minutes and Steve Bell seconded the motion. The board unanimously approved both May and June minutes.

TREASURERS REPORT: It was reported that the general fund has $1850.37 prior to registration. The travel fund has approximately $7000.00.

BOARD MEETINGS Tom stressed the importance of all Board Members being present for meetings. He reported that throughout the summer not enough members were present and very important decisions were help up for lack of board participation. Tom reminded everyone that there is a three meetings missed rule and if lack of participation continues the three meetings missed rule will have to be enforced. Tom finished the discussion by stating that the Board Meetings will always be held the 4^th Thursday of each month.

REGISTRAR REPORT Debbie Fowler reported that a total of 73 youth players registered (14 mini mites/mites, 12 - squirts, 18 peewees, 18- bantams and 11 midgets). Marilyn Martin suggested that AHA or the rink setup a secure place to leave registration. Paul Petrarca reported that the SAHA registrar will absolutely not be able to make any 24 hour turnaround registration changes. Chuck Weringer made a motion to adopt a one calendar week registration paperwork processing period from the time the paperwork is received until the player takes the ice. Henry Peets seconded the motion. Neil Deininger opposed the motion but all other board members approved.

DIVISION REPORTS

House

AHA is still in need of finding a House League Director. Tom is doing his best to fill in until AHA finds one. Tom reported that he has been in conversation with Russ Beates from the Memphis House League. Per Toms conversations, the Memphis House registration is slow and is just now really starting. Russ told Tom that the Memphis mites will be playing blue pucks, 3 on 3, cross ice with small goals. Paul reported that SAHA will be giving AHA one set of bumpers for the 3 on 3, cross ice. Much discussion was made concerning the cross ice 3 on 3 at the meeting. Both pros and cons were discussed.

Tom told Russ that AHA was interested in being a part of the Memphis house league and a meeting will be conducted on September 7, 2003 to discuss. It was reported that Tupelo will not be using the Memphis ice this year. According to Russ, there is no midget level house league except for the true high school teams. He added that if there is fall out from Memphis High School players not making the High School teams then there could be a Memphis House League Team. Tom is also talking to Springdale.

It was suggested that the House Coaches be as follows:

Mite and Mini-Mite Brian King

Squirt Rusty Schimelpfening

PeeWee Joe Casterdale

Brian King added that he would really like to find a coach for the mini-mites. Henry Peets made a motion to approve the above coaches and Neil Deininger seconded the motion. All board members approved the motion. It was reported that Mark Ryan will be helping out with the Squirts and Peewees. Also mentioned was that the teams will stay at age levels but practice should be at skill level.

Steve Bell made a motion to select Frank Hunter, George Alfonso, and Rich Lewis as coaches for the House/Rec Bantam and Midgets. Neil Deininger seconded the motion. The board approved this motion. Neil Deininger made a motion that Will Hornburg be selected the coach for the High School League. The motion was seconded by Steve Bell and the board approved.

Travel

The Travel Director, Paul Petrarca, reported that Ed David will be the SYHL league representative for the 2003-2004 season. Paul and Ed attended the SAHA meeting and declared AHA Midgets to Silver, Bantams to Silver and Peewees to Bronze. AHA has until September 15, 2003 to undeclare a team without a penalty. Neil Deininger made a motion to have Joe Castrodale poll the Peewee players and parents for interest in SAHA and let Paul know the results by September 15^th. Henry Peets seconded the motion and the board passed the motion.

Steve Bell made a motion that Joe Healy be selected the head coach for the Travel Bantams and Midgets. Neil Deininger seconded the motion. The board approved the motion with no members opposing.

Mens League Neil Deininger reported that the mens league will meet to discuss whether they will be part of USA Hockey or not. It was expressed that they do want to be a part of AHA and that if they decide to not be a part of USA Hockey they will draft their own waivers. Neil will report on this at the September meeting.

REFEREES: Jim Sculley made a presentation on referees. The presentation was handed out to all AHA members present. Jim reported that there is a missing pin for the goals. Lonny from the rink committed to purchasing a new pin.

MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: It was discussed that AHA recruited two players from the Family magazine. The rink has talked about putting up signs for hockey recruitment.

ADJOURNMENT Neil Deininger made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second by Steve Bell.

Respectfully Submitted,

Alma Case

AHA Secretary