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Northwest Chargers Board of Directors
June 9, 2008
Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at
7:07 p.m. by Linda Becker. In attendance: Frank Avino,
Heather Bauman, Linda Becker, Doug Grupe, Melba Hartman,
Scott Larsen, Dave Miller, Tria Murphy, Gene Raffone,
Lori Sall, Mike Silenzi, Heather Stimetz, Jim Zeman and
guest, Peter Messina. Russ Fitton was absent.
Peter Messina, C.P.A., Messina &
Patek, LLC presented the Chargers’ annual certified
audit report which is mandated by the Attorney General.
He reported that finances for the Chargers are in
order. Messina & Patek has been doing the
organization’s audits and tax reporting for over 10
years. Peter is available throughout the year to answer
questions and provide any assistance he can. Linda
thanked Pete for taking the time to meet with the new
board and review the report.
A motion to approve the May 12th
minutes as written was made and seconded. All were in
favor, motion passed, minutes approved.
Linda then asked that Jim Zeman,
President-elect, proceed in chairing the balance of the
meeting.
Communications (Mike
Silenzi)
The website will be getting a new
look. Mike asked for pictures from members and will be
using to change the look of the homepage.
Registrar (Lori
Sall)
Lori is working with Mark
Loewenstein, Loewy Consulting (webmaster). to put a link
for USA hockey registration on the website. Linda would
like to meet with Mark to better understand the “3
Payment Method” and other transactions provided through
the website prior to the registration & upcoming
season. There was a question of the exact cost of the
website including the calendar link. Mike S. will find
out this information. Coaches must also register
online. The organization has been responsible for the
cost of coaches’ insurance. For the upcoming season,
coaches must show Lori receipt and Treasurer will then
add the cost to their 1st salary
installment. Registration online is NOW AVAILABLE. Lori
suggests we register our own kids so as to be familiar
with the process.
Fundraising
Jim Zeman would like this committee
to form guidelines along with presenting and organizing
fundraisers. Mike S. will head this committee.
Committee members include Heather B., Heather S. and
Melba H. It will be important to get parental
involvement of club fundraisers and to begin now. The
sale of raffle tickets as a fundraiser will continue.
The fundraising committee will decide when the raffle
will take place.
League (Scott
Larsen)
Chargers hosted Mite SWSL
playoffs. Scott reported that everything came off
well. Feedback was tremendous. Thank yous went out to
Heather B., Dave M., Gene R., Jim Z., Tria M., Doug G.,
and the many parents who volunteered and helped make the
tournament a success. The fundraiser exceeded
expectations. The raffle included a signed Blackhawk
stick, signed Cubs jersey and the 50/50. Funds went to
cover tournament expenses, to help SWSL board member who
is ill (gas card), and to the 50/50 winner. Both the
Blackhawk stick and signed Cubs jersey were donated to
the Northwest Chargers.
Jim D’Anza, NIHL Tournament
Chairperson, would like the Chargers to be on the NIHL
Tournament Committee. Scott will represent the
Chargers.
The Midwest Maniacs out of Dyer,
Indiana have been approved for NIHL League participation
and will enter teams at the Bantam and Midget levels in
NIHL. The Admirals and YellowJackets made presentations
for permission to participate in the league this year.
Both organizations have received probational Tier II
status from AHAI. In the future, Scott will present all
upcoming votes for NIHL for discussion to the Board
prior to any NIHL league vote.
Rules & Ethics (Jim
Zeman)
No report.
Scheduler (Ken
Smith)
Ken is looking at options for
additional ice. Pre-conditioning clinics and tryout
schedules will be finalized after going over with
Brent. Warm-ups will not be held on Saturday, Aug. 30
and tryouts will begin Tuesday, September 2. A Happy
Labor Day Weekend to all!!
Special Events
(Melba Hartman)
Melba asked for input on coach’s
plaques, club package offered. Melba will follow up
with more detailed options and costs.
Tournament (Doug
Grupe)
Tournaments are hard to host in two
different facilities. Prior to our ice contract, Doug
asked Ken to look into scheduling ice for Blackhawk Cup
or possibly host a level in the Central States
Tournament. A discussion of advantages to hosting a
tournament by the Chargers followed. Fundraising
committee will look into.
Equipment (Dave
Miller)
One (medium) jersey returned could
not be repaired. Jersey will be brought in to show
damage. He is still waiting for a couple team jerseys
from Spring who were in late tournaments.
Treasurer
(Russ Fitton)
No report (Russ out of town)
There was discussion of the
previous meeting with Brent with regards to the
presented coaching slate and salary budget. The Board
would like to have a complete list of all coaches’
requests for positions and what level they are
requesting. There was concern on a few coaching
positions. Linda and Jim will meet with Brent and
further discuss. Coaching salary structure was
discussed. With a notable increase in the coaching
salary, is there a notable difference in the coaching
slate? Tenured coaches were discussed.
A motion was made to retain the
current salary structure and the current tenure on the
number of years as is and seconded. A vote was taken
and with a majority of votes, the motion passed.
A motion was made to cap tenure at
ten years and seconded. With a majority of votes, the
motion passed.
Jim Zeman, Gene Raffone and Linda
will work on a draft of the 2008-2009 budget. A
separate special meeting to review and finalize the
budget and fall fees will be scheduled. Linda will
notify board members of date and time.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at
10:07 p.m. was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Melba Hartman
For Christine Sciortino, Secretary |
