Thief River Amateur Hockey Association
General Meeting/Minutes
September 15, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Tony Dorn Jr. In attendance were: Tony Dorn Jr., Jim Efteland, Tim Benedict, Tim Magnusson, Dave Jones, Tom Dondelinger, Brent Lunke, Marty Audette, Jim Dillon, Scott Bergland, Troy Skime, and Kelly Kvick.
Guests were: Roger Meunier, and Tom Goddard.
Motion to approve the agenda as submitted made by Scott Bergland, seconded by Jim Efteland.
Motion Carried.
Congratulations to Tom Goddard in his new position as Manager of the new Ralph Engelstad Arena and the Huck Olson Arena!!
Motion to table the Secretary’s Report until next month as we need to combine August and September based on most items of concern were tabled until September Meeting. Motion made to table Secretary’s Report until October Meeting made by Scott Bergland, seconded by Marty Audette.
Motion Carried.
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted made by Scott Bergland, seconded by Tom Dondelinger.
Motion Carried.
Motion to approve the Gaming Report with line A19 Lawful Purpose Tax Additional $50.00 made on report by Roz Keefe. This is due to we are off $49.26 on a pull-tab game at the Rusty Nail Site. It was line # 46 GI Page 2. Motion to approve Gaming Report with Roz balancing made by Tim Benedict, seconded by Tom Dondelinger.
Motion Carried.
Tom Goddard:
He started officially on Monday, September 8, 2003.
Huck Olson Arena to open on 10/13/2003
REA to open on 11/1/2003
Concessions will be managed by the City of Thief River Falls
The Arenas will have 5 year leases for: Pop vendors
Chip vendors
Hot Dog vendors
Pizza vendors
There will be a need requested by the City of Thief River Falls for an increase due to operational costs. Tom guesses the following increases: Boys Bantam: $150.00, Girls 12U & 14U: $150.00. As well as Tournaments about $750.00 per Tournament.
To rent the Arenas:
Huck Olson: $75.00 per hour
REA Arena: $100.00 per hour
People walking through the REA will be cut off soon due to finish work.
????Season Tickets? These under discussion right now.
They will be refacing Huck Olson walls soon.
Downsides: Wt Room funding fell through: Dakota Clinic backed out.
Ply metric Floor
Tom stated the street that the REA is located on is going to be renamed: Engelstad Drive.
Tony Dorn Jr. reported for Rick Nordhagen as he was unable to attend meeting. Tony Dorn Jr. states Rick is doing an excellent job. Tony Dorn Jr. attached an e-mail with agenda. An ad for TRFAHA will be in next month’s edition of Let’s Play Hockey. Tournaments are being scheduled by Rick on a daily basis.
Dave Jones spoke stating he would like the Bantam A Team to attend the Bantam A Jamboree in Duluth in November. He thought it was around the 10,11, 12 of November. We would be guaranteed 5 Games. Great Tournament! Board discussed this tournament and decided that the Coach’s fees would be covered however, parent’s would be expected to pay any of the extra tournament costs towards tournament fees. Motion by TRFAHA Board members to put a cap of $550.00 for the Duluth Bantam A Jamboree. Motion to put a cap of $550.00 for all Bantam, PeeWee, Girls 12U and Girls 14U Teams Tournaments made by Scott Bergland, seconded by Marty Audette.
Motion Carried.
Motion to put a cap of $400.00 for all Squirts, and Mite Teams Tournaments made by Brent Lunke, seconded by Tim Magusson.
Motion Carried.
Sub Committee Reports:
Finance Committee: Marty Audette
Marty stated: $4695.00 Advertising Package was purchased for TRFAHA with KTRF.
Jim Efteland working on Raffle Ticket Fundraiser: $100.00 Raffle Tickets. Jim handed out information /handout on Mega-Raffle Ticket Fundraiser.
Date of 11/29/2003 set for Ralph Engelstad Arena Dedication.
Jim would like to start Mega Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on 11/29/2003 with the actual drawing in February.
Motion to approve the Mega Raffle Ticket Fundraiser made by Scott Bergland, seconded by Tim Magnusson.
Motion Carried.
Operations Committee: Brent Lunke
Brent stated: He would like the Board to give him permission to seek some help from the community to hire some help to run the Old Arena. Tony Dorn Jr. stated brent could put an ad in the Times for help for the Old Arena. Brent would put this ad in within the next week or two. Brent also was looking for some names of people to help train parents, hockey players on the Zamboni. He was given: Shoan Nelson, John Erickson, Kevin Johnson. Also suggested was college kids as they are always looking for part-time work. Brent will begin his search/job ad and get back to us at the next meeting in October.
Development Committee: Scott Bergland
Coaches Lists:
14U: Roger Meunier
12U: Jim Schwab
Girls 10U: one night a week all season and then at end of season will play a couple of games against surrounding towns. 1 year ice
10 Games
Called Beginner Girls 10U &Under Program
Motion to approve the Beginner Girls 10U and Under Program made by Scott Bergland, seconded by Tim Magnusson.
Motion Carried.
The Coach of the Girls 10U Team would be: Blair Lund
Bantam A Team: Dave Jones
Randy Horien
Bantam B Team:
Greg Melin
PeeWee A Team: Greg Bottem
Bob Huot
Gordy Peterson
PeeWee B Team: Duane Kjono
Mike Olson
Dane Kjono
Level 6 Coach’s: Randy Harger
Troy Skime
Dave Lansing
Level 5 Coach’s: Tom Ose
Tom Koop
Joe Ranum
Level 4 Coach’s: Rocky Ammerman
Barry Fellman
Steve Fellman
Level 3 Coach’s: Bob Huot
Blair Lund
Rick Myers
Level 2 Coach’s: Pat Marolt
Troy Hannestad
Tim Magnusson
Rick Johnson
Level 1 Coach’s: John Bushy
Craig Mattson
Tim Magnusson
ACE Coordinator: Chuck Tuthill
Motion made to approve 2003-2004 Coach’s made by Tom Dondelinger, seconded by Marty Audette.
Motion Carried.
Scott Bergland stated:
Thank-You needed for Alec Holen for Model Camp, Advanced 15.
Banner needed for opening night: cost is $90.00
USA Hockey : Level 3 certification can be obtained via computer.
World Juniors: would like Level 4 Coaches Seminar.
Dates of Certification:
Level 1- (Initiation): TRF November 1, 2003
Level 2- (Association): RLF November 22, 2003
Level 3- (Intermediate): Crookston December 13, 2003
Approval of Lawful Gaming Expenditure for Month of September: $ 2,500.00 for Miscellaneous Equipment. Motion to approve September Expenditure made by Scott Bergland, seconded by Marty Audette.
Motion Carried.
Others:
Tony Dorn Jr. stated he spoke with Tom Goddard regarding weight room equipment. Tony is checking out latitude to pursue options for weight room equipment from lending institutions. Tony Dorn Jr. will update us on this venture at October Meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Kvick
Secretary