I. Call to Order: Roll Call a. Present: Belkowski, Froberg, L Huillier, Nemacheck, Beerman, Cambensy b. absent: DeMattia, Garrow, Moyer II. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda: Motion to approve by Nemacheck, 2 nd by Froberg, motion passes III. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve by Beerman, 2 nd by Nemacheck, motion passes. IV. Treasurer s Report: Attached V. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): a. There was an open discussion amongst the group, starting with Forrest Karr, the Athletic Director at NMU. He spoke to the excitement with the leaders of NMU and how they are behind the project. NMU is looking forward to a long-term commitment to MJH and being a larger part of the community and youth hockey in Marquette. Forrest is working on ways to help with the cost of printing, design and new jerseys for teams. The funds from the Potulny Party were to be split between NMU and MJH but NMU will donate their portion towards the Jr Wildcat transition process. b. Superior Hockey is working with vendors to change their orders from red/white/blue gear to black instead. MJH expects the change in help Superior Hockey by minimizing the different colors of equipment by standardizing across the organization. c. Kristen Cambensy is concerned that the board is rushing into the decision without much planning. Belkowski stated that a decision on whether or not to rebrand needs to be made so Superior Hockey can place orders for the season. Scott Nevenhoven stated that Superior Hockey orders ¾ of their equipment in the spring for the coming season. Over the coming months the planning will take place on how to phase in the Jr Wildcat rebranding. d. There was concern among other members about passing the cost of new jerseys onto parents. The board replaces roughly one third its jerseys each year. At least 2 of the 3 AA teams need new jerseys this coming season and there are funds available from NMU and other sources to cover costs. This will be part of the planning over the coming months. e. The goal will be to get all jerseys at least screened with the Wildcat logo. Divisions with multiple teams like 8U and 6U will end up with solid color jerseys in the NMU colors like Green, Yellow, Grey, Black, White, etc. f. The board will be notifying sponsors on the change and how it will affect them. VI. Division Directors Reports: a. 18U (Elmhirst) none b. 14U (Saavola) none
c. 12U (Kristen Cambensy) Working on a goalie clinic, Negaunee would like to collaborate with MJH and will continue working on it. d. 10U (Shletro) none e. 8U (Aho)- none f. 6U (Adam Carpenter) - none g. Learn to Skate Scott Holm nothing h. Girls (Haley) none VII. Travel Team Report/Billing: Closing travel accounts and all ice bills paid. VIII. MJHC Schedulers Report (Presented in writing): attached IX. Review Action Items from Previous Meeting a. None X. Committee Reports a. Sponsorships Belkowski, Haley waiting on 2 checks to come in b. Fundraising A. Beerman Concessions are closed for the season and financials are in the Treasurer s report. There will be ~$20,000 for use by MJH and a survey will go to the members to see how it should be used. Concession is looking to have NMU catering bring sandwiches and healthier options. 2 nd Potulny Pasta party planning is happening too. Winners of the $50 drawing are Mark Phillips, Amanda Beerman, Tina Hakola. c. Equipment Cambensy, Haley, Deb none d. Tournaments Garrow, Moyer none e. Coaching L Huillier, Nemacheck none f. Officials Froberg Josh Hatinger worked the D3 Frozen Four this year. g. Conduct Review L Huillier, Garrow, Froberg None h. Facilities Mac compressors at Lakeview are being replaced. XI. Old Business a. DeMattia to find out how often locker rooms are cleaned The board met with Andrew MacIver about cleaning and he is working to improve it. Coaches also need to monitor players in the locker rooms to help out. b. Goalie Clinic- Above in 12U division director area. XII. New Business a. Migration from Marquette Sentinels to the Jr. Wildcats- Motion by Nemacheck, 2 nd by Beerman to move forward with rebranding MJH as the Marquette Jr. Wildcats and work on a plan of action over the coming months. Motion passes.
XIII. XIV. XV. Review New Action Items a. Haley to send out a survey to members on how they would like to see concessions money spent. Add question on how members prefer to be notified (Facebook, email, website, other). b. Mac to schedule travel team practices for split season teams and travel team tryouts for August and September. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker): a. Kristen Cambensy asked about NMU having an exhibition game at Lakeview as a fundraiser for MJH. The board has already been talking to Grant Potulny who brought the idea to MJH. b. Amanda Beerman discussed some changes coming to the concession process and will be sent to the members. Signup will be available via Signup Genius when parents register allowing parents to pick their shifts any time during the year (not with teams). There will be an opt-out option for a fee as well, allowing MJH to use those fees to hire people to work unfilled shifts. This process is still under development and will be published to the members when it is complete. Adjourn: Motion by Nemacheck, 2 nd by Froberg, motion passes. In attendance: Mac, Haley, Jeff Trudeau, Kasha Nevenhoven, Scott Nevenhoven, Katie Beerman, Kristen Cambensy, Mark Ranta, Mark Phillips, Forrest Karr, Mike LaBonte, Jon Nebel. April We start with April as the MJH Board and staff need to start preparing for the upcoming season. Regularly schedule board meeting the first Wednesday of the month @ Citizens Forum. Mid-April MAHA District 8 Meeting/CUP League Meeting at Wawonowin. A representative from the board should attend. Schedule practice ice for split season and travel teams at NMU for August/September. Solicit Travel Team coaches via newspaper, email, website, to be approved at May Meeting. Make sure to give them the travel team tryout policy. End of year awards banquet is in April (3 rd Week). Ask the Marquette Community Foundation to meet with the board for an Update Review MJH staff roles and responsibilities. Perform annual reviews with MJH Staff. Interview prospective travel team coaches to be approved at the May meeting. Review the parent handbook and policy manual.