2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING JUNIOR COUNCIL E-BINDER

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1 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING JUNIOR COUNCIL E-BINDER Albatross Hotel, Gander, NL June 8-10, 2018

2 Legend: (i) Information (d)discussion (D) Decision JUNIOR COUNCIL AGENDA 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Albatross Hotel, Gander, NL Saturday, June 9, :30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1. Welcome Charlie Kearsey, Chair 2. Presentation of Credentials / Roll Call Bern Tobin, Secretary 3. Additions to Agenda (d) Charlie Kearsey, Chair 4. Tabling & Acceptance of Agenda (d) Charlie Kearsey, Chair Salon D 5. Adoption of September 2017 Minutes (D) Charlie Kearsey, Chair Attached 6. Business Arising from Minutes Charlie Kearsey, Chair 7. REPORTS (i) a) Western Director s Report b) Central Director s Report c) Eastern Director s Report d) Vice Chair s Report e) Secretary s Report f) Chair s Report 8. Election of Officers (D) 9. New Business (i) a) Chair Welcomes Newly Elected Members b) Newly Elected Members Comments c) Eastern Director Comments d) Central Director Comments e) Western Director Comments 10. Subjects From Floor for Discussion (d) a) Branch President b) Executive Director c) Referee-in-Chief d) Hockey Development Chair Ron Downey, Western Director Lloyd Bursey, Central Director George Bursell, Eastern Director Doug Tibbo, Vice Chair Bern Tobin, Secretary Charlie Kearsey, Chair Charlie Kearsey, Chair George Bursell, Eastern Director Lloyd Bursey, Central Director Ron Downey, Western Director Jack Lee, President Craig Tulk, Executive Director Ed Flood, Referee-in-Chief Ken Chafe, HDC Chair 11. Recognizing Visiting Hockey Persons 12. Other Business 13. Adjournment Charlie Kearsey, Chair

3 HOCKEY NL S 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA Albatross Hotel - Gander, NL Thursday, June 7, 2018 R00M 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Officer s Meeting Salon D Friday, June 8, :00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Officer s Meeting Salon D 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Minor Council Executive Committee Meeting Boardroom 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Resolutions Meeting (All Board Members) Salon D 4:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Registration 3rd Floor Foyer 7:00 p.m. 9:15 p.m. First Plenary Session (Delegates & Observers from all divisions of Hockey) Salon E & F 9:30 p.m. BF Lorenzetti Reception for all Registered Delegates Salon A Saturday, June 9, :00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Registration 3rd Floor Foyer 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Senior Council Meetings Minor Council Meetings Female Committee Meetings Junior Council Meetings Salon B/C Salon E & F Salon A Salon D 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break 6:00 p.m. Cocktails (Cash Bar) Salon B/C 6:30 p.m. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet Salon E/F Sunday, June 10, :00 a.m. Second Plenary Session (Delegates & Observers from all divisions of Hockey) Salon A 10:00 a.m. Officers Meeting Salon D

4 HOCKEY NL S 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PLENARY SESSIONS FIRST PLENARY SESSION FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 (7:00 p.m.) 7:00 p.m. Welcome & Greetings President Jack Lee 7:05 p.m. Honoring of Members & Special Individuals who have Passed away since our last AGM Vice President Murray Roberts 7:10 p.m. Roll Call of Voting Delegates Executive Director Craig Tulk 7:15 p.m. Adoption of the September 2017 Plenary Minutes President Jack Lee 7:20 p.m. Business Arising from Minutes President Jack Lee 7:25 p.m. Report of Nominating Committee Past President Gerry Evans 7:30 p.m. Financial: President Jack Lee a) Operational Budget Approval b) Appointment of Auditors :35 p.m. President s Report President Jack Lee 7:45 p.m Hockey Canada Spring Congress Report President Jack Lee 8:00 p.m. Annual Operations Report Executive Director, Craig Tulk 8:15 p.m. Hot Stove Question & Answer Session 9:15 p.m. Adjournment SECOND PLENARY SESSION SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 (9:00 a.m.) 9:00 a.m. Welcoming of New Board Members and Recognition of Departing Board Members President Jack Lee 9:05 a.m. Resolutions Vice President Murray Roberts 9:35 a.m. Reports of Councils and Committees Council & Committee Chairs 9:50 a.m. Unfinished Business President Jack Lee 9:55 a.m. New Business: a) Next Meeting: 2018 Fall Meeting Gander, NL Albatross Hotel, September 14-16, 2018 President Jack Lee 10:00 a.m. Adjournment

5 HOCKEY NL LETTER OF CREDENTIAL AGM 2018 JUNIOR COUNCIL The following delegates / alternates will be attending Hockey NL s Annual General Meeting, Junior Council, representing the Team / League (please circle) President s Name (please print) President s Signature Date VOTING DELEGATES 1. ALTERNATE DELEGATES (Leagues Only) 2. Registration Fee: $45.00 per delegate # of people attending Awards Banquet June 9: This letter of credential and registration fee is to be passed in at the registration desk on arrival at the Annual General Meeting. Registration will take place Friday, June 8, 2018 between 4:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 9, 2018 between 7:00 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. at the Albatross Hotel, Gander. HOCKEY NL AUTHORIZATION: Registration to be made payable to Hockey NL

6 ZHOCKEY NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FALL GENERAL MEETING JUNIOR COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2017 CONFERENCE CALL ALBATROSS MOTEL, GANDER MINUTES As recorded by Bern Tobin, HNL Junior Council Secretary. Saturday, September 16, 2017, 10:00am. Adjourned 1:45pm. HNL JR. COUNCIL AGENDA 2017 FALL MEETING CONFERENCE CALL This Conference Call was a third such Fall Meeting for Junior Council.. 5 Junior Council Members in attendance 8 of the SJJHL Team Members were in attendance. 2 SJJHL Representative 15 voting members attending the Conference Call. All SJJHL Members and Junior Council Members engaged in a productive meeting. 1.. WELCOME: JUNIOR CHAIR CHARLIE KEARSEY: The Fall Meeting Chair, Welcomed all to the meeting and noted that the Conference Call would be for the HNL September Fall Meetings only and the June AGM would have all Council & Team Members in attendance at the table. 1 (i) INTRODUCTIONS: THE JUNIOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE CALL OPENS: HNL Junior Council Chair Charlie Kearsey Called the meeting to order Charlie spoke to all delegates on the conference call, As we speak we will announce our names and associations prior to speaking.. 2 ACTING JUNIOR CHAIR CHARLIE KEARSEY ASKED FOR PRESENTATION of CREDENTIALS and ROLL CALL: Junior Council Chair.... Charlie Kearsey Junior Council Vice Chair.. Doug Tibbo Junior Council Rec. Secretary... Bern Tobin Junior Council Eastern Area Director.. George Bursell Junior Council Western Area Director. Ron Downey Junior Council Central Area Director???????????? 2 (i) JUNIOR ASSOCIATIONS VOTING DELEGATES: St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team Avalon... Derrick Hutchens St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team Northeast Carl Doyle St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team Mt. Pearl.. Gerard Rose St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team S. Shore.. Dale Sullivan St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team CB. Region.?????????? St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team CBN. Stars. Brian Hurley St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team TP. Flyers. Barry Drake St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team St. John s... Neil McKenzie JUNIOR ASSOCIATIONS VOTING DELEGATES continued St.John s Jr. Hockey League Team CB. North.... Brian Hurley St.John s Jr. Hockey League Representative... Gerry Taylor St.John s Jr. Hockey League Representative... Jim Hare

7 PAGE voting delegates === 7 teams + 2 league + 5 council members. Non-Voting: Cathy Doyle SJJHL Executive and Observer in attendance. 3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Charlie asked if anyone had anything to add to the Agenda. No additions to the agenda. 4 TABLING & ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Junior Chair Charlie reviewed the Agenda and asked if someone would move to accept the Agenda as it is. So Moved by Ron Downey. 2 nd by Barry Drake... Voted on.accepted. 5 READING & ADOPTION OF JUNE 2017 MINUTES: Junior Secretary, Bern Tobin read out the HNL June 2017 AGM Minutes. Junior Chair asked for Adoption of the HNL June 2017 AGM Minutes. Charlie asked if any discussion on the HNL June 2017 AGM Minutes. (no replies). So moved by George Bursell,.. 2 nd by Ron Downey Voted on Adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: Charlie asked if there were any business arising from the previous Minutes.. NO REPLIES Charlie asked if someone would move for Acceptance of the proposed Business Arising as presented. So moved by, Derrick Hutchens, 2 nd by Gerry Taylor Voted on Adopted. NEW BUSINESS: 7. JUNIOR COUNCIL REPORTS: Junior Council Central Area Director, Lloyd Bursey was not present for a report. (a). Charlie asked the Western Area Director to present his report. Junior Council Western Area Director, Ron Downey gave his report (no copy). Gerry Taylor asked before the Western Area Director spoke if he could / intervene. Concerning Junior hockey out West before you put that in the agenda report if we would not speak of the past season but the coming and future seasons and where are we at present. Jr. Chair Charlie Kearsey replied, So noted Gerry came back, We have a Central and Western Area Directors and I would personally like to know what work is being done on establishing Junior Hockey in those areas. Western Area Director Ron said, " Contacts I made over the Summer and I can only speak for the Corner Brook and there is no change in the West since the June Meeting. Ron said, the Junior age kids are contented to be playing in the Minor or Juvenile but not Junior. After saying that and with the new Senior League starting up, the Junior players in the areas Corner Brook, Port Aux Basque, Stephenville and Deer Lake, at this point in time Junior aged players are not interested in playing in that Senior League and travelling to places like Port Aux Basque or further East. Ron said, I would like to see that Senior League do really well so as to see the extra

8 PAGE #3 Junior age players show some interest in getting a team up and running to have somewhere to go forward to. Because in the past the average Junior player never had the opportunity to advance to senior due to the Senior League being classified as a semi-pro league. Maybe somewhere down the road there will be enough interest in the younger players to get someone interested in starting up Junior in the West. Ron said, he inquired if anyone was interested but there does not seem like an appetite to start up any form of Junior on the West Coast.. Gerry replied: Speaking of the Junvenile and Minor taking up some of the Players but that s not all the players. What of the 18, 19 and 20 year olds who could be playing Junior and those who don t get picked up by Senior what happens to them? Ron noted that he put the feelers out to all the people I know from Minor Hockey. No Junior Hockey certainly not for this year." Gerry said, I ll close now on this note. I remember back 4 or 5 years when the 4 team Central West Junior Hockey League was on the go and a certain person (I won t mention any names) decided he was going to abuse the President Randy Larcombe and his Executive to the point where they all resigned and the teams took over the Junior League. The League lasted 3 or 4 months and it folded. Now no-one wants to have anything to do with it. Derrick Hutchens spoke on the Confederation Cup and High Schools in Ron s area and the numbers of teams & players that appear from the West Coast. Maybe something could be developed from those numbers to create Junior Hockey. (b) Junior Council Eastern Area Director, George Bursell: gave his Eastern Area Director s & SJJHL Reports (no copies). The SJJHL eight teams are ready to go. The League will start September 22 with CB. North Jr. Stars entertaining the Southern Shore Jr. Breakers. We will finish the first or second week of February Starting our Play-offs in that time frame. Jim Hare, replied that he spoke with Brian Hurley and they are still a go and are preparing for their opening night. Jim said, he had hoped it would be Breakers and the Avalon Jr. Capitals to start our season but he was informed that the shore has no ice on until sometime in October. Derrick Hutchens, commented that the Capitals will be going from Saturday night games to Monday night games start time 8:40pm and do any teams have any comments concerning the game and time start. George intervened and said, I hear comments in the background with other people talking and we should make this conversation a part of our next League meeting. Agreed? Brian Hurley asked George concerning his report on the officiating and are we going to have a discussion on the 4 man system here today. George said, Charlie will talk about that. (c). Charlie thanked Ron and George. He then proceeded to answer Brian Hurley s question on the Officiating. Charlie said, George Bursell asked him to bring to the Officers Meeting last night concerning the 4 man system. It was a letter from George that was presented to him by President Jack Lee last year that all Leagues will be using the 4 man system in the Charlie said, That the 3 man system for the season will be into effect for the regular season but the 4 man system will be there for the play-offs. (d) Referee in Chief, Ed Flood entered the room. Charlie filled him in on our conversation. Ed Said, the biggest thing in the June meeting with HNL Officers was the 4 man system. After much discussion they were in favor of the SJJHL going with the 3 man this year. I m against it. We can support

9 PAGE #4 a small amount of games with the 4 man system. I spoke with Jack Lee and he suggested we get some money to offset the cost. Ed said, He would like to see the SJJHL play at least 20 or so games with the 4 man at no cost to the League. Charlie said, Ed Flood will be sitting down with George and asking a proposal that when the 4 man system is used in the SJJHL play-offs there could be a share cost for the 2 nd Referee in part of the play-offs Jim Hare spoke on the 4 man and working with him. Jim asked. Ted Murphy could contact him and they could put together a schedule that could work for all.. Ed said, if we can come up with a dollar figure. Jim said, money is an issue and hopefully the HNL can come up with a few dollars, Derrick Hutchens commented, Not pleased that we would bring the 4 th man in for a few games that would create team imbalance but no problem with it in our play-offs if that is what we are going to do. Brian Hurley said, maybe we could do 16 games, 2 games per team with the 4 th man. Charlie spoke, I believe Ed and I were using the 20 games to make a point it could be 28 or 32. Whatever number of games you use the 4 th man, it will be evened out. What I m saying is that you need to get use to the 4 th man. Because next season you will be forced to have them regular season and play offs. Charlie said, I will be meeting with the Officers tonight around 7pm and this will be presented to the Officers.. Charlie said, he will have more information before he leaves Gander tonight and he will George on the results of the meeting with the Officers. Ed Flood said, on another Topic of interest. Contact. Senior is quite concerned about the Head Contact infractions. Bern asked about some Officials know that head contact may called and suspensions issued and they would be hanging around the rinks making up reports. So they decide to call High Sticking instead. Ed answered discretion. George asked about the Referees and consistency in the games they call. They are not always consistent. Ed said, Ted Murphy will be directing his efforts into getting to any crepencies referencing any inconsistencies and he will be spending a lot of time evaluating Officials.. Bern asked, if Ted Murphy is evaluating our game Officials, why are we paying Bob Wight and the Metro Referees $600 assessor fees? Ed said, both will be evaluating your games. Brian asked concerning the evaluator doing an assessment in total view of the game officials. Ed said, I know where you are coming from, as soon as the assessor enters the arena penalties will be issued by the dozens. Ted will fix that as we get into the season. He will expect the officials to do their game no matter who is in the building. Anything Ted and I can do to make the game better. Vice-President s Report: Budget and the Don Johnson Memorial Cup. (e) Charlie said now for the Budget Discussion Charlie noted that it will come up next season. George said, I have two questions. If the budget included the Don Johnson Cup and Did the monies promised to the SJJHL teams travelling to the DOJO decrease or increase? George added, I do not see a decrease to our Officiating and the deal with them should not effect the DoJo travel cost. Charlie replied. Any monies you got in the past will not be effected by the Referees Budget. You will still receive $ to travel to the Don Johnson. Derrick Hutchings said, A couple of years ago a lot of more money was promised and never materialized. Brian Hurley asked, is it true the Don Johnson Cup will end next year and the other Atlantic Provinces are looking to end it? Is this true?

10 PAGE 5: Charlie said, a format proposal was put forth by the other provinces. NL would take over the Don Johnson and it would not be played for up there. The Cup would not be put on the shelf in NL, this is only if the other Associations agreed on it. Gerry Taylor said, I think we should talk to these people face to face. Going back to the people from the Atlantic Provinces, who was involved? Charlie said, I spoke with Alvin Anstey and Bob Deap they were adamant, NO. PEI only one not certain. Cliff said he would have to take it back to his Association. Charlie added, they want us to bring it back to the SJJHL and discuss with all the teams a format you feel could be played for here. I think we could have the top 4 teams play on a weekend and remember the Johnson Family would have to travel here for the presentation. This would have to be a decision of the SJJHL 8 teams and the League Executive Committee. Charlie said, if the DoJo were to fold it would have to be after next year. Charlie said, I have spoken on many occasions on fundraising with ticket sales and how you could raise possibly $20,000. Derrick said, if you had asked me for my personal opinion, I would have told you that it is a disappointment travelling to the DoJo. From my own past experience over the years of young players travelling it s about cost. It was impossible then to come with $30,000. Derrick said, we are asking Hockey Canada for assistance. What about the World Juniors and HC and the contribution to our branch and where is our $18,000 being spent. We have to change the format of Hockey Canada s financing and the megabucks from that tournament. Charlie said, Hockey Canada contributed $175,000 to our Branch last year. That $18,000 is spent on operations. I will carry your suggestion of assistance to HC. Charlie added, I sat at a HC table recently and Hockey Canada inquired of Nunavut if they are hosting the Junior C Tourney. Do they have a project set in place to get people involved? At that time Bob Deap asked, Mr Chairman we do and we are looking at $80,000, now all we are asking of Hockey Canada is an assistance of $20,000. The Chairman said without hesitation, if we did that we would have to assist every Association tournament in Canada and to say point blank, NO. They are not accountable for our tournaments. Dale Sullivan asked concerning getting the HNL to increase the DoJo Assistance. George spoke on this. a couple of the HNL Officers asked me when I approached them for an increase. Are you guys making a good effort to raise funds. Show us that effort. George added, Dale we have to sit down and talk about the ways we can and show them that we are making an effort to raise funds, show them where we came from and where we are headed. Gerry Taylor asked to speak, years ago we had a sponsor Cooperators, they sponsored the League for a number of years at $20,000 a year. They did that on down to $10,000 until one year they said we can t do it anymore. What I m saying here is the SJJHL need to find a major sponsor. Charlie said, George when you go back get your teams together and hash out your thoughts of where you are going with the Don Johnson Charlie asked if everybody was satisfied with the above topics. No replies. Good then I guess we will move right on. Derrick thanked everyone for their input on the subjects. (f) Ken Chafe, Chair of Hockey Development. Ken spoke briefly on the Coaches and the opportunities of getting involved on many aspects of the game. What can we do to enhance your coaches abilities? (g) HNL President, Jack Lee: dropped by and gave a short talk on the officiating and the 4 man system. He could not speak much about it as Ed Flood will be in to explain the couple of meetings Ed had with the Officers on the subject.

11 PAGE #6 (h) Craig Tulk, HNL Executive Director: Craig spoke on the $5 registration increase to our Players and Coaches. HC has a new insurance and no new changes or adjustments this year. Craig spoke on the New Policy Manual and By-Laws. Team Members can keep up to date on the policy as they will be distributed on December 1, Craig addressed the topic of the HNL Rules & Regulations. George mentioned how we will approach the new Rules and how we will make our comments known In October. Craig asked Charlie if he sent out the 46 rules of motions. They will be distributed to all Teams. Branches have the right to changes. Charlie said, he will that this coming Tuesday. Hockey NL will be considering these proposals over the next two months to prepare a Branch position for the 2017 Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting in November. Members are to keep aware the opportunity to present their thoughts to Charlie. Charlie will keep you all informed of the HC meeting in November.. Gerry Taylor asked Craig concerning he and Don Kelly are still awaiting Gary gale to finish with their job. Craig said the Officers will make that decision. (i) Recognizing Deserving Hockey Persons: Charlie said, Don't forget to get your 2 nominees in by January 2018 for the HNL AGM. HNL Meritorious Award. #8 Any Additions: Brian Hurley made note on the contact rules and how they have it stopped in Minor and soon to come to Junior. Derrick Hutchens commented: People at the higher echelon in their Ivory Towers making these decisions on contact and having it go in the wrong direction. He also made note concerning the full face shield and it won t long before Junior players will be forced to wear them. 9.. ADJOURNMENT: Jr. Chair, Charlie Kearsey said if there is no further business, I ask that someone move to adjourn this meeting. So moved by Derrick Hutchens, 2 nd by Bern Tobin. Meeting Adjourned at 11:45pm.

12 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors Senior Council Life Members Junior Council Minor Council Hockey Development Committee Female Committee Referee s Division Committee FROM: SUBJECT: Gerry Evans Chairman, Hockey NL Nominating Committee Hockey NL Nominating Committee s Final Report on Candidates DATE: May 22, 2018 On behalf of the Nominating Committee, I would like to advise you that the following is the final slate of nominees for election with Hockey NL in accordance with By Law ONE YEAR TERM SENIOR COUNCIL Vice Chair Andy Brake Eastern Director - Joe Maynard Central Director Jared Butler Western Director Ed Kearsey Northern Director - Don Webber Secretary Seamus O Keefe JUNIOR COUNCIL Vice Chair Doug Tibbo Bern Tobin Eastern Director - George Bursell Central Director - Lloyd Bursey Western Director Ron Downey Northern Director NO CANDIDATE Secretary NO CANDIDATE MINOR COUNCIL Vice Chair Ed O Brien Eastern Director Gonzo Bennett Tri Pen Director Wendy Penney Central Director Robert Bouzane Western Director Morgan Anderson Northern Director Terry Clarke Secretary Lynette Hiscock HOCKEY NL 32 Queensway, P.O. Box 176, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J4 Tel: (709) , Fax: (709) office@hockeynl.ca Internet:

13 Hockey NL Nominating Committee s Report page -2- May 22, 2018 FEMALE COMMITTEE Eastern Zone Coordinator Denise Fagan Central Zone Coordinator Heidi Hefford Western Zone Coordinator Bonnie Knott Sharon Major Northern Zone Coordinator Tina Martin Secretary Tracey Hatcher Since the official Nominating Report was circulated, the committee has been unable to secure a nomination for Northern Director & Secretary, Junior. As per By Law 301, nominations from the floor will be accepted for this as no nominations were received. In the event no nominations are forthcoming, the Executive Committee may appoint. All candidates officially nominated for a position on the Board of Directors must attend the Hockey NL AGM where elections will take place. A candidate unable to attend the AGM due to hospitalization or death in the immediate family, the Executive Committee will make an exception and allow a letter of interest to have their name placed on the ballot. The Council/Committee Executive Committee members will be elected during their respective meetings. Yours in Hockey, Gerry Evans Hockey NL, Nominating Committee Chairman 75 Michener Avenue Mt. Pearl, NL A1N 4B7