Call to Order- The meeting is called to order by President John Whitlock at 7:55 PM. A quorum is present. Motion was made by Bill Dembro to amend minutes from the January meeting. In the fund raising section, second sentence should read, "A payment was received from Captive Images." Bill Cross makes a motion to accept the minutes as amended. The motion is seconded. The motion carries unanimously.

Presidents Report – The Kasabuski Board of Governors had an emergency meeting to go over rate increases that will be necessary to close the deficit in the Kasabuski Enterprise account. The rate for S.Y.H. will increase from $85/hr to $130/hr. Rates will increase for any team or club that rents ice at Kasabuski. I lobbied for the increase to be spread over 2 years, but John Hatch has no choice and must close this deficit immediately or risk losing the rink. The rate increase will be approximately $150 per player with our current enrollment.
Peabody Youth Hockey has voted amongst their membership and has decided to leave the N.S.H.L for the 07-08 season. Other teams are giving consideration to coming into N.S.H.L. Rink is closing at the end of April this year. Try-outs are tentatively scheduled for the last 2 weeks in March.

Vice Presidents Report- Evaluation reports are going to be given to the directors and coaches. The evaluations should be back by the first try-out. Game evaluation process is being reviewed.

Treasurers Report- (In the absence of Dwayne Oxley this report was given by John Whitlock as reported to him by Dwayne). An estimated 70% of enrollment is paid in full. Letters will be sent out soon regarding the new rate increase. Members not paid in full will not be allowed to try-out. Members not paid in full will receive notification in the coming weeks.

Registrar- Districts are the week of Feb. vacation. Coaches should check their schedules.

Ice Coordinator- Rink will be closing in mid-April and will inquire about practice ice for March.

Equipment Manager- Pins have been given to all teams that asked for them (75 pins/team). There are very few pins left (approx. 30). Will also look into purchasing new shirt bags for 07-08 season.

League Rep.- Valley League is increasing its schedule to 42 games next season. A form was received from the V.L. looking to gauge how many teams will be in the league next year. S.Y.H. should consider moving some teams to just V.L. due to lack of competition in N.S.H.L.

Squirt/P.W. Director- Questions are being asked about a coach that they feel is not communicating effectively. Parents are also questioning a conversation that they overheard regarding payments. A coach at the Squirt level has been thrown out of a game and served the required suspension. Issue has been addressed.

Mite Director- Will be calling instructional players up to C level. There are some older kids in Learn to Skate that will be called up to C level for an evaluation. Continued prayers and support for the Norton family. At this point Sarah is making steady progress.

Ethics- Issue at the Squirt B level has been addressed.

Bill Granara makes a motion to adjourn at 8:58 PM. Motion is seconded and carries unanimously.

Submitted by,
Bill Dembro