BW BLADES BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 30, 2007
Present: Randy Stach, Steve Neppl, Kevin Berger, Darwin Bring, Mike Seedorf, Terri Hallquist, and Kim Chase
Not Present: Shawn Kessel, Steve Breuer, Sacha Spinks, Wade Hansey, and Lori Nelson
Guests: John Douglas, Pete Sonnesyn, and Mike Connell
Secretary Report: MSC Terri/Mike for June25, 2007
Treasurer’s Report: MSC Kim/ Kevin Balance 7,102.29
Equipment/ Transportation: (Kevin/ Mike)
Kevin:
-No new information on the bus
-2 new drivers Matt Anderson and Mike Novotny
Mike:
-Bill for equipment (breezers, bags, and gloves) $247.20
-Gripper Sports will be carrying Bauer and Vapor products
Public Relations:(Darwin/Lori)
Darwin:
-Will be going to the schools to promote hockey
- Breckenridge’s Headwater Days Sept. 8, working on getting kids together for parade
-Will be getting signs up for Hockey registration, signs will go up the weekend before Labor Day, next meeting will paint signs at 6:00 p.m. at Stern Arena
-Ad was placed in the outlook for Hockey Registration September 4th and 6th will be changed to September 11th and 13th from 6-9 p.m.
Finance: (Shawn/ Randy)
Randy:
- Did get information from Jim Erdahl
Fundraising/ Concessions: (Terri/Steve/Wade/ Kim)
Terri:
-Had to cancel date of July 21, 07 for making pizzas due to lack of interest among members
-Pizza orders from June/July was distributed
-Pizza prices are increasing .25 cents or more, Fundraising committee will have to meet to decide if we need to increase prices.
- Hackers Nursery sent information about the wreaths there is a sizable discount if we order early and is prepaid
-For fireworks Taxes are paid
-Miscellaneous expenses are also paid for a new cash register, doors, doorknobs, locks, keys, extension cord, paint, and screws.
-Matrix Fireworks bill (Pete) is paid 4,207.90
-Generous Jerry’s called last week we can return pop, a time will be set up there is approx. $75.00 dollars worth of pop
-Gripper Sports was approached and asked if he would carry the retail license for the fireworks stands/ asked what all would be involved was told getting the license and paying the taxes. He suggested selling fireworks out of his building, would depend on his insurance company.
-Firework bills left unpaid -Generous Jerry’s approx.$8,000.00
-Manager’s approx. 1,500.00
-Met with CI Apparel in Fargo/ Aaron Johnson, viewed entire line of apparel trying to figure out a logo for the 24 sweatshirts ordered, informed him we don’t have a retail license so sales would be limited, also looking into can coolers and coffee mugs.
-Has number of volunteer hours for Tastefully simple and Fireworks
Concession: (Terri/Kim)
-No Report
Coaching: (John/Steve)
Steve:
-Will be picking up Walmart donation of $2500.00 from Wayne Beyer
-a new High School employee was offered a contract for assistant coach
-Mike McCall felt high school team not getting the needed guidance this summer
-Working on getting referee’s for hockey games will check with Shawn O’Leary to see if he wants to continue running referee program
John:
-Golf scramble had 20 teams and 25 golf hole sponsors flags were made and look good
- $300.00 in prizes and spent $310.00
- The statement from the golf course scramble needs be paid faster than last year
Old Business:
- Girls state Tournament is Feb. 28,29, and 1st
New Business:
- Delegates for Community Representatives;
- The Following motion was made by Randy:
-The president position for the B/W Hockey Board to include being a Community Representative with alternates. (Current President: Steve Neppl, Alternates: Darwin Bring and Terri Hallquist) The motion was second by Mike and passed unanimously.
-NDAHA meeting Sept. 15, 07 at which time the scheduling of Girls and Jr. Gold is done, Terri Hallquist will represent the Girls Hockey and Brian Hallquist is Registration and Ann Snape/Scheduler will attend the meeting
-Pete Sonnesyn:(Rink Manager)
-Handed out new contract to be reviewed for ice times, informed Figure Skaters from Fergus want ice time also, new contract will be discussed by the board
-Stated that somebody from the board needs to be at the State Meeting on Sept. 15, 07
- In conjunction with USA Hockey Risk Management Mandate board members need to fill out background authorization to release information form, checks will be done on coaches and referees also
-October 15 hoping to have ice
- If any fall camps are wanted this can be negotiated with Pete
Mike Connell:(Superintendent/Wahpeton)
-Discussion of Boys HS Hockey Program, handed out a tentative transition schedule of the School Districts support of non-funded activities for the following years.
2007-2008 year none (states they are not able to help this year due to changes in budget and needs of the Kindergartner program
2008-2009 may be able to give support/ would need to look at cost needs for the season, the bus, etc.
- The Following Motion was made by Terri: Approval of Bills
-Monthly bills to be paid
Bus payment: 227.22 Ice Payment: 7,000.00
July Calendar winners 740.00
Pizza Corner 340.00
Gripper Sports 247.20
Darwin/Michele Bring 177.65
The motion was second by Kim and passed unanimously.
NEXT MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 27, 2007
STERN ARENA 6:00 P.M.
Motion to adjourn meeting Darwin Bring, 2nd by Randy Stach
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Chase, B/W Blades Secretary