Wisconsin-Minnesota Hockey League

Board Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

American Legion, Sparta

 

Members Present:  Danielle Nauman (Secretary);

Marvin Lehmann (West Salem); Tom Steele (Viroqua); Timm Klemm (Baraboo); Margaret Ebner (LaCrosse); Brent Henry (Vice President); Tim Darling (CRG); Mike Gargaro (Treasurer); Tom Steele (Viroqua); Mike Kunes (BRF); Fritz Degner (Sparta); Mike Swanson (Winona)

 

Meeting called to order by Vice President Brent Henry at 7:04PM.

 

I.                    Secretary’s minutes: 

A.      Correction:

1.      Section IV, A, Point 3:  LaCrosse didn’t include their Learn to Skate in their rebate application.  Instead they had kids pass out registration information in both Oktoberfest parades.

B.      Motion to approve as corrected by Mike Gargaro, second by West Salem Approved as corrected by voice vote.

 

II.                 Treasurer’s Report:

A.    Associations still owing fees:

1.      LaCrescent, $170

2.      Sparta, $220

3.      Winona, $20

B.      Motion to approve by West Salem, second by LaCrosse.  Approved by voice vote.

 

III.               Committees

A.    League Statistician:  Review of information Del emailed out.  Also, rosters need to be sent in to Del.  It was noted that the Viroqua PeeWee II’s have pulled out of the league, but will play the remainder of their games as exhibition games.  It was noted that the reason for this was due to the fact that they don’t have enough kids, and have to pull from the PeeWee I’s in order to play.

 

B.     Selects:  No report

 

C.    WAHA Report:  No report from Fran Finco, we will make sure he is included in email list to get minutes.

 

IV.              Old Business

A.    Scoresheets for the league games were handed out.  These were provided by the league, with an exact number based on games.  Extra scoresheets are available for associations to purchase for tournament use.

 

B.     Promotion Rebates

1.      One Rebate remains, it was received on November 30, 2007 by Bob, but not brought to meeting.

1.      Viroqua-Held a Learn To Skate, sent out 700 flyers throughout several area school districts, allowing all new skaters to skate for free, as well as supplying equipment.  This has brought in 35 new skaters.  Motion by West Salem to approve request for $347, second by LaCrosse.

 

C.    There was a question regarding the number of games to be scheduled for the U-12 & U-14 girls.  BRF moved that the 1st home game and the 1st away games played would count as league games, second by Mike Gargaro.  Called to a voice vote, Baraboo descenting.  Clarification was asked that if both coaches agree, a game may be called either home or away for a team, even if played elsewhere (ie, tournament).  Baraboo approved.  It was also mentioned that this should be put on the website.

 

V.                 New Business

A.    Banquet:  Holding the Annual Meeting/Banquet at the American Legion in Sparta.  A menu was provided for us to look at.  It was suggested to have a cocktail hour, with hors d'oeuvres instead of a buffet-style meal.  It was also suggested that “extra” people pay for their own meal.  Reps are to take back to their associations to determine what their thoughts are.  Tabled until February Meeting.

 

B.     Forfeitures:  A question was raised by Winona regarding forfeitures.  Some teams are forfeiting so that they don’t have to travel long distances.  According to WMHL rules, there is a one week timeline for cancellations, and a $100 penalty for cancellations that are within that one week.  There is no language about timeline or penalty in the forfeiture section.  It was decided that this needed to be updated.  It was also noted that if both coaches agree to the forfeiture, it stands as such with no penalty.  Tabled until the February Meeting.

 

C.    Next month’s meeting:  February 13, 2008 at the Sparta American Legion.

 

Motion to adjourn was made at 7:54 by Mike Gargaro, second by CRG.  Meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Danielle Nauman

Secretary