Thief River Falls Amateur Hockey Association
General Meeting /Minutes
July 23, 2003
The meeting was called to
order by Tony Dorn Jr. In attendance were: Tony Dorn Jr., Jim Efteland, Jim Dillon, Dave Jones, Tom
Dondelinger, Troy Skime, Mary Audette, Scott Bergland, Tim Benedict, Roz Keefe,
and Kelly Kvick. Guest present at the meeting: Rick Nordhagen.
Motion to approve agenda was
made by Marty Audette, seconded by Tom Dondelinger.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve Secretary’s
report as submitted was made by Tom Dondelinger, seconded by Jim Efteland.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve Treasurer’s
report as submitted was made by Tom Dondelinger, seconded by Dave Jones.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve gaming
report as submitted made by Jim Efteland, seconded by Jim Dillon
Motion carried.
Addition to gaming report:
Swede’s Bar is operating under a Bar/Op: Which means the bartender not only bar
tends but he/she also takes care of the pull tabs. This is a new law passed and
it begins at Swede’s Bar on August 1st, 2003. There can be no cash
shortages according to this new law so if there is a cash shortage the bar
(Swede’s) has to make up for the loss. Also Roger sold Swede’s Bar to Roylen
Peterson and Galen Halvorson effective August 23, 2003. Roz Keefe requested a
mileage reimbursement for her trip to Bemidji for a computer class. It was
decided TRFAHA would allow 32.5 cents a mile to Roz for this trip. Motion to
approve 32.5 cents per mile made by Tom Dondelinger, seconded by Dave Jones.
Motion carried.
Guest: Rick Nordhagen was
invited by Tony Dorn Jr. to come to TRFAHA meeting to discuss Hockey
Coordinators’s position. Tony Dorn Jr had spoken earlier with Rick re:
coordinator position. All members were given a TRFAHA Hockey Coordinator Job
Description hand out by Tony Dorn Jr. Rick’s main questions were: How much does
it pay and when do you need to know by? Regarding pay: Scott Bergland stated 7
months at $500 per month for a total of $3500.
This would be paid monthly
for September 2003 through March 2004. Regarding time: Tony Dorn Jr. state
TRFAHA Board would like an answer ASAP. Tony also stated to the Board that
since Rick Nordhagen has been offered the position and has been given the job
description and wage structure that based on Rick’s acceptance he would be
hired as TRF Youth Hockey Coordinator effective Sept. 2003 to March 2004.
Motion to approve above position hire made by Jim Efteland, seconded by Tom
Dondelinger.
Motion carried.
Coaches Report: Given by
Scott Bergland. Scott stated there will be a level 4 advanced clinic to be held
in Fargo, ND on September 12, 13, and 14th. TRFAHA will only pay $150 toward
this clinic. Mileage, hotel, and food are all the coaches responsibility. Scott
thinks the only two coaches that need this clinic are: Greg Bottem and Randy
Harger
Congratulations to Michael
Benedict and Michael Forney as they made it to the Advanced 15. Scott requested
that TRFAHA help with the costs for these two boys. The cost is $375.00 per
player. Scott stated that Prowler Hockey is giving $100.00 to each player and
he requested TRFAHA to do the same. It was approved by the board to give both
boys $275.00 on top of Scott’s donation.
Motion to approve the
donation to Michael Benedict and Michael Forney in the amount of $275.00 on
behalf of TRFAHA made by Dave Jones, seconded by Tom Dondelinger.
Motion carried.
Scott also stated the
following rule changes:
-Squirt level and below need
to use blue hockey pucks
-5 second face off rule
-17 minute periods
Scott stated Skate-athon
won’t work but suggested a clean-up-athon instead around the end of September
or early October.
We will be hosting Region
Bantam B. Tournament this year.
Need to get goalie equipment
turned in
Wonders if there is any info
regarding Wild equipment?
Stated he would like fall
Clinics in October for levels: Squirts, PeeWees, Bantams, Girls 12U and Girls
15U. Cost is $30.00
He showed a sample of the
Retro Jersey being sold by TRF City.
Wanted to know if TRFAHA
still wants to hand out bumper stickers at registration?
It was approved by TRFAHA
board to spend between $300 to $400 for the bumper stickers. Motion made by Tim
Benedict, seconded by Dave Jones.
Motion carried.
Scott stated he believes
Chuck Tuthill still intends to be Ace Coordinator
Jim Efteland: Jim Spoke on
behalf of a request he recited from Dean’s Foods. Dan Stelth approached Jim and
stated that in memory of Dave Johnson, Dean’s Foods would like to host a
Tournament in this memory, for example a traveling trophy. Jim will get more
information and bring it back with him at the next meeting.
Tony Dorn, Jr. stated he has
attended the last 2 meetings regarding the 2004 World Junior Tournament. TRFAHA
needs:
A) Concession Workers
B) Ushers
C) Parking attendants
Tony stated the volunteer
Coordinator from Grand Forks REA is Tanya.
Registration for Hockey
2003-2004 Season is on: September 29 (Monday) and September 30th
(Tuesday).
Approval of Lawful Gaming
expenditure for month of July: $5,000.00 for miscellaneous equipment.
Motion to approve July
expenditure made by Marty Audette, seconded by Tom Dondelinger.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Kvick
Secretary.