WMHL MEETING MINUTES

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006

Polak’s Pizza, Sparta

Meeting called to order by President Bob Pitel; 6:35 PM

Members Present:  Terri Lenselink (Sec.), Bob Pitel (Pres.), Tim Flood (Ona.), Kelly Rickert (BRF), Timm Klemm (Bar.), Marv Lehmann (WS), Mike Gargaro (Treas.), Dan Lenselink (Vice-Pres.),  Ken Olson Reedsburg Rep., Ron Bryant (La X),  Mike Swanson (Winona)

Members Absent: Stuart McNames (Dells/Delton), Brent Henry (Tom), Tom Steele (Vir.), Dawn Bernamann (Sparta), Gary Brenizer (Altoona), Ron Anderson (CRG), Jim Shafer (Girl’s Coord.)

I.          Introductions were made and welcome to all new board representatives.

II.        Secretary’s Minutes per Terri Lenselink, Motion by WS,  Second by Ona. to approve, motion approved.

III.       Treasurer’s Minutes per Mike Gargaro.  Note that we deficit spent this last year, but not a big problem because we don’t need that much money in reserve.  Make note if your association has any outstanding fees, needs to be paid in full by October meeting.  A motion by BRF to accept the treasurer’s report, second by WS, motion approved. Budget:  Selects tourney has been budgeted for this next year.  Lots of reasons why the numbers have been down, including players having lots more tourney options in the off season.  Everyone go back to their associations to see what the consensus is for continuing the selects tourney.  Motion by Onalaska to approve the budget as presented, second by Baraboo, motion approved.

IV.       Committees

A.     League Statistician- There has been no interest shown yet.  Maybe we should look at a responsible college student.

B.      Girls Coordinator – No Report

C.      League Selects – Discussed in budget discussion.  Bob will contact Dawn.

D.      WAHA – No report

E.       Website – per Bob Pitel.  Up and running.  Bob will link to association’s tourney info.  Will also have a page with coach contacts.

V.                   Old Business – Zero Tolerance goal:  the board will work on this year.

VI           New Business

A.     League Patches:  Not ordered yet.  Get Bob your association numbers if they will be significantly different from last year.

B.      Posters:  Bob will bring to the next meeting.  They are for your use to advertise your registration information.  E-mail Bob if you want them before the meeting.

C.      Team Fees:  WS motioned to keep league team fees at $45.00/team minimum $150.00 per association, second by Onalaska, motion carries.

D.      Budget:  approved in Treasurer’s report.

E.       There will be a Turcotte stick handling clinic in Reedsburg.  Check the Reedsburg or WMHL websites for further information.

Motion by WS to adjourn the meeting, second by La X, motion approved, meeting adjourned 7:15 PM

Next meeting:  Wednesday, Sept. 13^th, 7:00 PM, The Greens, Sparta

Please note new meeting time:  7:00 PM

Motion by Onalaska to adjourn, second by BRF, motion carries, meeting adjourned 8:45 PM