Saugus Youth Hockey

Minutes of the Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

April 3, 2007

Call to Order: Meeting is called to order at 8:05 by Pres. John Whitlock. A quorum is present. Motion to accept minutes from March meeting made by Bill Granara. Ron Ruszkowski seconds motion. Motion is accepted unanimously.

Presidents Report: Hats are shown for approval for purchase. Hats will be given to the Squirts, P/W and Bantams at the annual banquet. Mites will receive trophies. Ron Ruszkowski makes motion to purchase 175 hats at $10 each. All coaches and asst. will receive hats as a token of S.Y.H. B.O.D. appreciation. Announced that the player selection committee will consist of Bob Cinelli, Bill Dembro, Dave Aiken, Ron Ruszkowski, and Steve Worthley. Committee will be observed by Joe Shrimpf. Dwayne Oxley will attend schedule permitting. Bill Dembro will coordinate meetings and information. Try-outs went well. Norton family would prefer that Mae Norton receive S.Y.H. Person of the Year Award by herself. Steve Worthley makes motion to change. Ron Ruszkowski seconds motion. Motion is approved unanimously. The Coaches applications are available online. Reviewed an email that was received from President of Casco Bay Youth Hockey. Cleared up issues that were addressed in the email.

Vice Pres.: The Coaches player evaluations are coming in. Dwayne is getting tryout numbers together and should be available soon.

Treasurer: Tryout process was a definite improvement. Registration went well. Most outstanding balances were paid in full. Deposited more than $60,000 from registration. All S.Y.H. bills will be paid up to date. Explanation is given about preparing for try-outs. Financial report will be available at next months meeting.

Secretary: Try-out process went well. A lot of outstanding balances were paid in full. Asked Kyle Kucharski of the Boston College Eagles to speak at our annual banquet.

Ice Coordinator: There is still ice hours available. Hours are still available after April 13, will look into utilizing these hours. Rink will close in May.

Equipment Manager. Money has been received for most teams for pins that have been given out. Will need equipment back A.S.A.P. May resign as equipment manager after the season. John Whitlock acknowledges five years of great service to S.Y.H.

Squirt/PW Dir: Will get on coaches regarding equipment and pins.

Registrar: Players will not have to register online. It is illegal to make people register online per the District 2 Registrar, Charlie Bradbury.

Ethics: Situation in Casco Bay was blown out of proportion. Referees were not in control of the situation. There are many questions regarding numbers of teams for next season. Try-outs got a lot of great feedback.

Fund Raising: The primary focus is on the upcoming banquet. Working with Steve Worthley regarding the wrestling event scheduled for May 5.Got signs out. Will put advertisement in local newspapers. Need letter for the school department to explain that event is for a non-profit organization.

Motion to Adjourn: Bill Granara makes motion to adjourn at 9:06. Stacy Tait seconds motion. Motion carries unanimously.

Attendance:  John Whitlock,  Tom Stretton,  Dwayne Oxley, Ron Ruszkowski,  Bill, Granara, Bill Cross, Bill Dembro,  Ellen Coccoluto,  Dave Aiken