Meeting called to Order by President Steve Worthley @ 7:40 PM Ron Ruzskowski makes motion to accept minutes from June meeting. Ken Patterson seconds motion. Minutes are accepted unanimously.
President Report: Newly elected president Steve Worthley wants to thank the previous board for all there hard work for SYH. Steve looks forward to working with the new e-board as well as all members of SYH.
Teamwork will only make SYH a stronger organization. Steve stresses that we need more parents to get involved not only for their kids but also for the better of the organization.
Steve hi lighted the meeting with the new Kasbuski Partners and NSHL open house held at Prince Pizza.
The group has big plans for the future. More to come when lease is finalized. Steve also stressed that this new e-board will be open and available to all. All questions or problems should be directed to the e-board and discussed at monthly meetings or if needed by calling any e-board member. Hockey issues should not be discussed at baseball fields, soccer games, etc… But brought to the attention of the e-board by phone or at monthly meetings.
Vice Presidents Report. Ron wanted to thank the past board and to let everyone know that he is looking forward to working with the new e-board as well as all members. Ron stresses the need of more people getting involved to make the SYH program a better and stronger organization. Ron also will be available anytime for questions or concerns.
Secretary’s Report: Thank the past e-board and all past members for there hard work in the past year.
Looking forward to working with the new e-board and all members. Will have monthly attendance at every meeting. Attendance errors need to be resolved before previous months meeting are approved and accepted.
Dave will be available anytime for questions or concerns. Will have a list of e-board phone numbers by the start of the season posted on the SYH web site.
Treasure’s Report: Not Present
Registrar Report: Stacy would be willing to work with someone to shadow her during the next year
This could be Stacey’s last year and getting someone to shadow Stacey this year will only make next years transition smoother.
Ice Coordinator Report: Tony meet with John Hatch should have practice ice schedule by 7/15 for Sept, Oct and Nov and have Dec through play off by end of month.
League Rep: Setting up meeting with John Hatch of NSHL as well as getting VHL paper work from past League Rep Bill Cross.
Mite Director: Pat has received a few calls in regards to the cross-ice registration dates. E-board along with Pat will look to co-ordinate a date when a payment date is schedule at the rink or else where. Dates will be posted on SHY web site as well as the local papers.
Squirt/PeeWee Director: Looking for list of player on both levels. List will be e-mailed to web director to be posted on SYH web site.
Midget Director: Nothing at this time. Would like to be kept in loop with what is decided with-in bantam level. At this time numbers are for only one bantam team with possibly 2 goalies and 16 skaters. Playing in VHL only? Or both?
Equipment Director: Looking for authorization to purchase sox and shirt bags for up coming season. Motion was made to purchase one pair of sox per player that go with home and away shirts. More sox could be purchased from SYH at cost if needed. Motion seconded and past unanimously. Discussion to put sponsors names on Jersey’s table till next meeting.
Fundraising: Founders day is Sept 6th plans are to have a booth Ellen is looking for volunteers to cover day.
Also looking for ideas some idea include selling bottle water, shooting on hockey net and dunk the coach dunk tank. Dave Aiken looking into borrowing a net that tells shoot speed and other games. Plans need to be finalized no latter than next SYH Board of Directors meeting. Subject of holding another SYH night at CoCo keys on 11/7 (Friday Night) Motion made second and approved Ellen will start doing legwork to get date set and tickets printed.
Canning date set for Sept 20th all players at all levels (Mite-Bantam) one hour per player or a $20.00 donation to SYH. Ellen also working now on banner for this year sponsors to be displayed at rink lobby.
Web Site Director: Meeting to be set up with new e-board to discuss past problems and future ideas.
Ethics: Nothing at this time. Joe is looking forward to working with new e-board members as well as all members.
Clinic Director: Needs more help. Also needs to set up a date for registration. Could coordinate with cross-ice and payment date.
New Business
Coaches Selection committee selected to be chaired by coaching director Dwayne Oxley with the following members. Pat Norton, Fred Moore, Ken Patterson and Rich Zabroski. Seconded by Ron Ruszkowski and passed unanimously. President would like all meetings conducted in a fair and adult manner.
All level directors will be handed player balance sheet to be distributed, envelopes will be sealed.
Envelopes should be ready first week of practice. The e-board will be the hard ship committee for up coming season. Each case will be review on an individual case and will not be for public review.
The subject of alternate player was brought up. A motion was made by Dave Aiken to not allow alternate players for up coming season. Kevin Nigro seconded motion. Motion was passed unanimously.
Motion to adjourn @ 9:45 by Fred Moore seconded by Ken Patterson Motion passed unanimously.
Attendance- Steve Worthley, Ron Ruszkowski, David Aiken, Joe Schrimpf, Patrick Groark, Fred Moore, Anthony Bono, Dana DeMatteo, Stacey Tait, Ellen Caccoluto, Kevin Nigro, Ken Patterson, Rick Zabroski, Pat Norton, Mike Bennett, John Whitlock.