ࡱ> 241a jbjbYQYQ "&3333,,,,,,, ,XXXXXXXX!######,R O,XXXXXO,,XXdX.,X,X!@D,,,,,X! ,,!L  !z0!,dThese are draft Minutes that have not yet been approved by the Board of Directors of the Brattleboro Hockey Association. They are being provided in advance of approval for informational purposes. Please contact a member of the Board of Directors for clarification. Brattleboro Hockey Association Board of Directors Meeting 7-9 pm Monday, March 12, 2007 Brattleboro Country Club Turf Care Center Meeting brought to order: 7:11 pm Present: Deb Gassaway-Hayward, Karen Mathieu, Gordon Little, Rebecca Todd, Pat McMahon, Godfrey Renaud, Phil Rollins, Joe Jutras, Damon Kindopp, Amy Godowski Absent: Annette Wilson, Chris McLaughlin Also Present: Christie Turner Secretary Report: Phil Motion by Rebecca 2nd by Gordon to accept Minutes dated 2/17/07. Vote all in favor Scholarship Committee Report: Gordon -Scholarship account set up -will ask Peggy DeAngelis to be on Scholarship Committee and as a Co-Signer (someone non BHA) for checks awarded. Coaching Director: Christie -Presented an example of a Blades Program with stations on different sections of the ice. -Discussion about a different approach to our Blade-Mite Program that would include 3 levels. Blade Mite Novice Mite Minor Empower the present Coaching Director and Future Coaching Director to approach Marcia and Phil Steckler to head up this Program. Looking to staff with Alumni, Students and other helpers to make the program work. -Midget team 07-08 Discussion about the fact that only 4 players are available to play Midgets for the next 3 years. Pre and Post High School season would add numbers. Gordon to research the cost and feasibility of making a Midget team work. Report back to BHA BOD at the next meeting. Treasurers Report: Karen -Distributed Register Report 2/1/07 through 3/12/07 Motion by Gordon to accept the Treasurers Report as presented 2nd Damon. Vote all in favor. GSL update: Gordon At next GSL meeting Keene will discuss re-joining Playoffs coming up VT State update: Pat -Since last VT state meeting was prior to last BHA BOD meeting there was nothing new to report. -Discussion about making a presentation at some type of forum to the Vermont State Hockey Association that addresses areas of concern that involve how the BHA is handled and viewed. Anne Bartlett Award nominees -Guidelines for recipient -not a Board member, an adult, and someone who gives time and effort to the Association. -Discussion of possible nominations Presidents Award nominees -Youth who is recognized for his or her contributions to the association. 07/08 Registration / Price structure -Handout 2007-2008 Registration Agreement Insert copy of handout -Discussion about looking further into projected fees and bring that information back to the next BHA BOD Old Business- **Squirt Team Placement On-ice sessions; April 2 and 3/ Greenfield 6-6:50 Letters inviting players have been mailed out **Annual Meeting/Banquet: Monday, April 30, American Legion 4:30 registration for 07-08 season, 5:30 dinner Adults $6 Players $0 Coaches $0 Siblings $3 Pucks with sticker for gifts. **Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: Sunday, May 20, Elks Club **Alumni Appeal Letter mailed **Greenfield ice: will use up to 8 sessions (not including team placement) **Board Member Openings -Karen and Joe are leaving the Board and the BHA Board needs to be looking for someone to fill both the Board positions and the Treasurer and Vice President positions. **Newspaper article re-Squirt Championship -A player was left out of the article. Discussion about a better screening process to prevent this from happening again in the future. A letter of apology from the BOD is to be sent to the family of the neglected player. **The possibility of a Greenfield league: -Discussion about a new league to replace the GSL. Organizers asked if BHA teams would be willing to commit before the end of March. It was determined that the BHA could not make a decision within that time frame. New Business-**-Season ending evaluations have been given out -Deb announced the BHA is now a member of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce **Next meeting: A Special Meeting Thursday, April 5, 2007 Location TBD 7:00-9:00pm Motion to Adjourn meeting by Rebecca, 2nd by Gordon. Vote all in favor. 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