GREELY HOCKEY BOOSTER MEETING MINUTES
MAY 18, 2004
Attendance: Kelly Irving, Barry Mothes, Sue & Pete Blais, Susan Bisbing, Maria Bowden, Joel Harris, Nick Knight, Greg Leighton, Lori & Bruce McKay, Paul Godin, Damian Bolduc, Pat & Tina Fogg, Tom Allen, Phyliss Cyr, Liz King, Pam Harwood, John McDonald, John Stevenson, Don Hawkins
I. TREASURERS REPORT
Bruce McKay presented the monthly report. Susan Bisbing made a motion to accept the treasurer report. Tom Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed with none opposed.
The final budget was also reviewed and discussed and the 03-04 year ended in the black.
II. SECRETARY REPORT
Pete Blais made a motion to accept the secretary report. Susan Blais seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed with none opposed.
III. COMMITTEES
- Ad Book-Pam Harwood: Check for the golf tournament ads and signs have started to come in. Funds will be allocated to the program that brings the money in for ads, signs, teams, etc.
- Middle School Dance-Maria Bowden: The last dance profited about $700. There will be one more dance in June.
- Golf Tournament: June 28 with a 8:00AM shotgun start. Val Halla arrangement have been finalized. Teams are needed, contact John Stevenson at john.Stevenson@verizon.com. The cost for a team is $300. High school students do get a reduced rate of $240 if they do not use a cart. Prizes are also needed, please contact Pete Blais @pblais@maine.rr.com if you have an item to donate or work for a company that would donate an item.
- Girls Sanctioning-Joel Harris: A draft of a proposal for girl's ice hockey to become a school sanctioned (not MPA) program was handed out. This will hopefully be presented to Jack Hardy, GHS Athletic Director, in July and then the MSAD#51 School Board in September. Joel reviewed each section, there was some discussion and suggested changes. Paul Godin will be emailing this information out for members to view. If you have any feedback get back to him before the next meeting on June 28, when we will vote on whether to move forward or not. If you have any questions regarding girls sanctioning contact Paul Godin at pgodin1@maine.rr.com or Joel Harris at hjoel@hotmail.com, or jsh@hmpayson.com.
IV. PROGRAMS
- Girls-Don & Nick: Spring league is going well. There is a Learn to Skate program being offered for inexperienced players, several of our JV girls will participate. There will also be a summer league as well as a midget program in conjunction with Casco Bay this fall. The MGIHA is coming up with new guidelines that will be in-line with the MPA.
- Boys-Barry: Spring league is moving along. Varsity level boys will play in the NYA Summer league starting July 5. Registration of $150 is due by Friday, May 21. The schedule will not be out until June. Weekly skates will be June 29, July 15,22,29 at FIC 8:30PM for returning players as well as alumni. There will be a team meeting before the end of the school year, more info will follow.
- Spring League Locker Room: Concerns were expressed that the locker room has not been left in good condition after the first couple of spring league games. This issue was discussed with all players and they were reminded that the use of the locker room is a privilege and that privilege
can be taken away. Players were asked to maintain the locker room in the same manner as it is maintained during the regular season.
V. OLD BUSINESS
- Transition Committee: Is comprised so far of the following people: Spence and Susan Bisbing, Paul Godin, Barry Mothes, Don Hawkins, John McDonald and Joel Harris, if anyone else is interested in being on the committee contact Paul Godin before the next meeting in June. All programs should have a representative on the committee.
- 04-05 Budget: Bruce McKay presented the budget. Pam Harwood made a motion to accept the 04-05 budget, Liz King seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed with none opposed.
- Election of Officers: The following slate of officers were presented:
Bruce McKay asked us to accept the slate of officers for the 04-05 season. Damian Bolduc made a motion to accept the slate of officers, Bruce McKay seconded the motion a vote was taken and passed with none opposed.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
- Dates to remember.
VII. NEXT MEETING
- THURSDAY, JUNE 24 7:00PM AT GHS
VIII. CLOSE OF MEETING
Bruce McKay made a motion to close the meeting, Barry Mothes seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed with none opposed.