SCAHA MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 12, 2008 LAKEWOOD MALL MEETING ROOM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESENT Robert Doherty (Commissioner), Sandy Blumberg (Deputy Commissioner), Bob Driffill (Treasurer), Wendy Goldstein (Member Services), John Silberstein (Parliamentarian), Laurie Boaz (Director), Larry Cahn (A.C.E. Coordinator), Chris Carcerano (Ice Convener).
MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PRESENT/ABSENT
Commissioner Bob Doherty called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm with a quorum present.
Minutes Kevin Culbertson moved to approve the minutes of the February meeting with the following addendum to indicate that the Anaheim Jr. Ducks were present. (motion SECONDED and PASSED) Guest Bob Doherty introduced Brent Tubbs, LAHOA Vice President, who came to discuss the future relationship of LAHOA and SCAHA. The following items were discussed:
Feedback given to Brent Tubbs by those in attendance included:
The presidents agreed afterward that a committee would be formed to discuss a possible contract with LAHOA that meets our priorities. That committee or a representative would work with LAHOA after coming up with a list of priorities and when a new proposal is drafted, it will come back to the SCAHA Board of Directors (most likely in May). Bob Doherty appointed Larry Cahn, Chris Carcerano and Jason Galea to head the committee. The committee will meet on March 29, 2008 during the CAHA ‘A’ State Championships in Escondido. Chris Carcerano asked for feedback from presidents by March 21, 2008.
Election Kevin Culbertson motioned to elect Bob Doherty as SCAHA Commissioner. (motion SECONDED and PASSED)
Kevin Culbertson motioned to elect Sandy Blumberg as SCAHA Deputy Commissioner. (motion SECONDED and PASSED) Commissioner’s Report Bob Doherty reported on the SCAHA Playoffs. The first round of playoffs was a success. Thank you to all those hosting a venue. Semi-Finals and Finals coming up this weekend.
Southern California teams were crowned Champions for all Pacific District Tier divisions except for one division (AA18U) at their respective Pacific District Tier Championships. The teams advancing to Nationals are:
Deputy Commissioner’s Report Sandy asked for volunteers for the rules committee which will meet after State Playoffs have concluded. Volunteers included: Kevin Culbertson, Larry Cahn, Joe Conrad, Bridget Hopkinson, Chris Carcerano, Laura Ryan and Wendy Goldstein.
Staff ReportsMember Services – Wendy Goldstein distributed a list of outstanding SCAHA player fees. She reminded the presidents that the $50 referee travel fee must be paid.
The Delinquency list must be submitted to Wendy by April 15. Please include name of player, date of birth and names of siblings if known. Clubs should be sending out letters to their financially delinquent members advising them of the fact that they will be placed on the league wide delinquency list and will not be permitted to participate in any club tryout until their contractual financial obligations have been met. The SCAHA Delinquency list will be made available to the presidents as of May 1st, when players become “free agents.”
Ice Convener – Chris Carcerano thanked all the venues hosting the SCAHA playoffs. There were no major issues.
Statistician – No report at this time.
Treasurer - Bob Driffill distributed copies of the financial statements dated February 29. Bob Driffill reiterated Wendy’s statement regarding the outstanding player fees and the $50 referee fee and to send in their payments if they have not done so immediately. He would like to clear the books as of April 1st.
Referee-in-Chief – No report at this time.
Ace Coaching Coordinator – Larry Cahn asked the presidents to make sure that the CAHA State playoff information is forwarded to those teams advancing, in particular the host hotel information.
New Business Scholarship Awards: Scholarship awards for the Carmen Starr as well as those donations received from the Ducks and Kings ($1000.00 each), will be up and available on the SCAHA website on April 1st.
Old Business CAHA Nominations: CAHA Nominations are due April 19, 2008 to the CAHA Secretary.
Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 8:34 pm |