2003 Meeting Minutes
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, met on Monday December 8, 2003, at 7:30 PM,
at the Elks.
Members present were Tim Greene, Dann Heit, Todd Thompson, Rod
Hoffmeyer, Pete Groves, Kristy Laber, Casie Stein,
Joanne Gehrtz, and Dave Zimmerman. Guest present were Dustin Moser and
Jason Wandler.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved with a motion by
Joanne and a second by Dann, with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Todd reported a balance of $26162.46, with 1 bill
left. There is an old bill for a Pee Wee B
banner from Creative Impressions that will get paid. We need to pay
Chuck Erickson for the Dollar Saver Cards,
approx. $3450. The treasurer’s report was approved with a motion by
Dann and a second by Rod, with motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Filing if 990 Form – Steve Britsch is finishing up the 990 form, he
thinks we will here back by the end of the year
about penalities.
Hockey Bags/Jersey Bags – Jersey bags are paid for.
Dollar Saver Cards – The BLC will settle with Chuck Erickson.
Blue/Red Ticket Sales – Blue ticket drawings will start this week, then
need to finish selling red tickets.
Board Portfolios
Signs – Rod brought up rearranging some signs, and we need to take down
unpaid signs.
Tickets – Keep selling, drawings are soon.
Website –
Registration –
Referees –
Fundraising – The $5 Sioux tickets are out to players. We could
sell the $1 and $5 tickets at tourneys. Get posters.
Coordinator –
Park Board –
NEW BUSINESS
Hockey Camp/Dustin Moser – Dustin Moser discussed with the board his
intentions of bringing an HMI Christian Athletic
Hockey Camp to Devils Lake. They guarantee 1 former or current NHL
player. He believes there is a need for more than
just a hockey camp in DL. Cost would be approx. $250 per player. The
Christian Hockey camp staff are all volunteers.
Camp would run from June 14 – 18.
A thank you ad will be run in the Journal and Peddler with a cost of
$45.
Endowment Fund – when we get the check we roll it back over.
The Ramsey account will be cleared and closed.
Tim talked to Don Kouba about his intentions are on the board. Don
really didn’t commit to whether or not he plans to
continue on the board. We will contact Don again to try and get an
answer.
Todd said that the shooting cage will be up soon.
A new scoreclock is $5600, Todd has $3000. The board will try to come
up with remaining money for clock. The parkboard
is going to build a scorekeeper box. Dann will talk to Terry about this.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be held
Monday, January 19, 2004, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks.
The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Pete and a second by Todd,
with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, met on Monday November 17, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks. Members
present were Dave Zimmerman, Tim Greene, Kristy Laber, Casie Stein,
Todd Thompson, Rod Hoffmeyer, Dann Heit, and
Joanne Gehrtz. Guests present were Jason Wandler, Pete Groves, Terry
Wallace, and Toni Pflaum.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved with a motion by
Dann, and a second by Dave, with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Will do this months report at next months meeting.
OLD
Goalie Coach – Brady Homan will be working with the younger goalies.
Filing of 990 Form – Lynn Thompson is meeting with Steve Britsch
tomorrow to start doing P & L’s.
Hockey Bags/Jersey Bags – Squirts and Pee Wees have jersey bags,
bantams can be given out tomorrow at pictures.
Casie will take squirt hockey bags to pictures, they must pay $10
before they get their bag. Checks made out to BLC.
The BLC will give Skip Longie one check. If anyone else wants to order
a hockey bag, Skip will be at pictures.
Joanne will take Pee Wee bags, and Rod will take Bantam bags.
Dann makes a motion that the Blue Line Club pays the $10 cost of
anyone else ordering a hockey bag. Joanne
seconded the motion, motion carried.
Dollar Saver Cards- We need to settle with Chuck Erikson.
Tony Pflaum came to the meeting to discuss the grade policy. She
believes it should be the parents decision.
Tim said that the grade policy was implemented to start the kids on the
right track, to prepare them for
high school. There was discussion on what’s in place to help kids, such
as IEP’s.
PORTFOLIOS
Signs – All bills are out. Superpumper and Krantz’s are interested.
Tickets – Dann accounted for tickets sold, so far:
Tim – 4 tickets left
Casie – done
Todd – Casie has, 3 blue and 10 red left
Lonnie – 3 left
Dave – 3 of each left
Joanne – 3 blue and 6 red left
Kristy – done
Rod – 8 of each left
Don - ??
Web – Everything is going well
Registration – nothing
Referees – About 20 people were at the referee clinic. The BLC had 2
helmets and 2 jerseys, not sure where
these are now. The pay for referee a squirt game is $20, a pee wee game
is $25, and a bantam game is $30.
Fundraising – Kristy still has $1 raffle tickets. We will be getting a
check from gaming, for counting money.
Coordinator – Brady Homan has been hired to work with the younger
goalies. He has to spend 5 hours per
week at practices. Terry will schedule a goalie practice every other
week. Brady will be paid $125 per
month. David Davidson is interested in being a Pee Wee B coach. He will
go and get certified.
Rod makes a motion to hire David Davidson as a Pee Wee B coach. Joanne
seconded the motion, with motion
carried.
Jason has coaches booklets with drills.
Park Board – nothing
NEW
Treasurer/Pam resignation – Pam has resigned. Anyone interested in
being treasurer, if not Todd will do it.
Pete Groves is willing to step in and help on the board.
Dann makes a motion to accept Pam Bilbruck’s resignation. Lonnie
seconded the motion, motion carried.
Dann makes a motion that Todd will be the Treasurer with Lynn as
Co-Treasurer. Rod seconded the motion,
with motion carried.
Dann makes a motion that we approve Pete Groves as the 11th person on
the board. Lonnie seconded the motion,
motion carried.
Raffle – Leevers will donate 4 seats either March 5 or 6, for the Sioux
game with Michigan Tech. Limo ride
would cost $200. $50 cash would be included. We could offer a $5 ticket
and get these to all the players.
10 tickets to each player.
Dann makes a motion that the BLC does a $5 raffle for 4 seats to the
Sioux game on March 6, limo ride and
$50 cash. Dave seconded the motion, motion carried. We need to get a gaming permit.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be Monday,
December 15, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at the
Elks. The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Joanne, and a second
by Lonnie, with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, met on Monday,
October 13, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Dann Heit, Joanne Gehrtz, Pam Bilbruck, Kristy
Laber, Casie Stein, Lonnie Olson, Todd Thompson.
Guests present were Doug Kurtz, Greg Otis, Terry Wallace and
coordinator Jason Wandler.
Dann Heit, Vice-President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved with a motion by Todd,
and a second by Joanne, with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Pam reported that we have a balance of $19,601.03.
We need to get together with Steve Britsch and get books in order.
The treasurer’s report was approved with a motion by Casie, and a
second by Lonnie, with motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Varsity Bags – These could be handed out at the parent meetings. Money
will be collected and the BLC will give Skip Longie one check.
Dollar Saver Cards – Still for sale.
Golf results – Will know more next month.
Counting Money – We need to get a total of times we counted, Kristy
will talk to Bob. The BLC should give a thank you.
PORTFOLIOS
Signs – N/A
Tickets – turn in money at board meetings
Website – Ice schedule, coaches and game schedule will be on web soon.
Registration – buy more equipment next year.
Referees – Terry will be sending out a letter to possible referees. BLC
will pay clinic speaker in one check, for half of cost.
We can talk to USA Hockey if we are short referees to get approval to
use referees of different levels.
Fundraising – Kristy has $1 raffle tickets for Sioux coat, if anyone
wants to sell any. Kristy doesn’t think we should go with LRSC for a
raffle,
we need to let them know.
Coordinator – Jason Wandler has good insights about what is expected of
coaches and making it a fun learning environment.
Park Board – Hockey practice starts October 20th. Tentative ice
schedule is done. Practice will start at the Bill Jerome arena on Nov.
10th.
NEW BUSINESS
Blue Line Raffle – BLC needs to decide if we want to go in with LRSC
for a raffle. Pam will find out about the Sioux raffle. Do we want to
do a
raffle at all? Pam will email if Coke is going to donate their suite,
if not the board should vote yes or no by email about doing another
raffle. Pam will know by Friday.
Coordinating Committee – the committee should be noncoaches. Is the
committee needed right now? Committee could go through the parent
meetings,
then start up again next spring.
Parent Meetings – Parent meetings will be on October 28th. Wandler will
be there to explain what is expected of parents, somebody from the
board
should also be there. Times for parent meetings are: Pee Wee: 6:00 –
6:30, Squirts: 7:15 – 7:45, Bantams: 8:30 – 9:00.
Coaching Approvals – Wandler recommends these people for coaches:
Squirt A – Larry Kuntz & Al Henry
Squirt B - Lonnie Olson & Eric Groves
Pee Wee A – Ryan Boline & Chris Roed
Pee Wee B – Shawn McKenna & Brett Kallas
Bantam – Chuck Olson & Rick Reardon
All adults in the bench must be certified, opening doors and
everything. Need to have backup coaches, if regular coach is gone,
backup must be certified.
Jason Wandler believes Squirts should have teams of 13 – 15 players,
instead of 3 teams. Pee Wees, we could roster some players from
Squirts, possibly
move up two players, or leave as is. Jason wants the ACE package
ordered, training material for coaches.
Todd made a motion for approval of Chuck Olson and Rick Reardon as
Bantam coaches, Lonnie seconded the motion, motion carried.
Pam brought up concerns about Chris Roed as a coach, she had problems
with him in the past, and doesn’t want him to coach. Jason thinks Ryan
and Chris
would compliment each other well. Jason could talk to Ryan about
concerns with Chris. The board discussed the issue of Chris Roed
coaching.
Todd made a motion for approval of Pee Wee A coaches contingent on
talking to the assistant. Casie seconded the motion, motion carried.
Lonnie made a motion for approval of Brett Kallas and Shawn Mckenna as
the Pee Wee B coaches, Todd seconded the motion, motion carried.
Todd made a motion for approval of Al Henry and Larry Kuntz as coaches
for Squirt A, Lonnie seconded the motion, motion carried.
The board was made aware that Eric Groves has a night job, and wanted
to make sure he had time to coach.
Todd made a motion for approval of Lonnie Olson and Eric Groves,
contingent upon results of a meeting between Eric, Jason, and Eric’s
boss,
to see if he has the time available, Joanne seconded the motion, motion
carried.
Todd has been approached by a company wanting to get a new scoreboard
for the BJ arena. The cost is $5600. They will give maybe $2500. Todd
will
see how much money he can get and the BLC will pitch in some money.
Lonnie believes in smaller teams for more ice time. Jason says you can
see in the game play that they are tired. Terry can’t change game
schedules this late,
they are one A and one B team.
Kristy brought up that if we are only having two squirt teams, what are
we doing about Kevin Becker’s request about moving his son up from
mites to squirts. It was discussed that the number of squirts are too
high to move anyone up. The motion was made that Kevin Becker
gets denied in moving his child up due to the fact that there is
no need for it. Kristy seconded the motion, motion carried.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be Monday,
November, 17, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks. The meeting was adjourned
with a motion
by Casie, and a second by Todd, with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, met on Monday,
September 15, 2003,
at 7:30 PM, at Webster. Members present were Todd Thompson, Tim Greene,
Dann Heit, Kristy Laber,
Dave Zimmerman, Lonnie Olson, Casie Stein, and Joanne Gehrtz. Guests
present were Kevin Becker and Terry Wallace.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved
with a motion by Todd, and a second by Dann.
Treasurer’s Report – Tim reported that as of August 31, 2003, we have a
balance of $20,878.21.
Lonnie made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report, with a second
by Dave, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Dollar Saver Card – The BLC has sold 454 cards so far, with a profit of
about $3400.
Counting Money – Kristy said we are covered for the rest of the month.
Rotary Tickets – These need to be turned in to Todd.
Coordinator – Jason Wandler has accepted the coordinator position.
BOARD PORTFOLIOS
Signs – Superpumper and Krantz want information on signs. A letter
could go out to prospective donators.
Tickets – These were handed out at tonight’s meeting.
Website – Nothing New
Registration – Everything went well at registration. The player numbers
after signup are:
Termites – 29
Mites – 39
Squirts – 29
Pee Wees – 21
Bantams – 18
The coordinating committee and Wandler will let Terry Wallace know
about how many squirt team there will be.
Referees – Dave met with Terry and they made a list of potential
referees. A letter will be sent out about the
referee clinic. Terry will send a letter to men’s league players to sub
for referees. Dave made a motion that
the BLC pay registration fee for referee clinic, 2nd half will be paid
after they referee 15 games. Dann seconded
the motion, with motion carried.
Fundraising – Randy Ebel donated a Sioux coat to be raffled off. The
tickets cost $1 each, and the drawing will
be February 13, 2004.
Coordinator – Jason Wandler needs to go to the Ace Seminar on Saturday.
Coordinating Committee – Parent meetings need to be set up. The
committee should decide if anyone could be on the
committee. Tim and Dann will work on putting the committee together.
Park Board - Teams need to carry signup sheets, medical
information, and birth certificates. These need to be put
in a binder, and the team manager should have these.
NEW BUSINESS
Kevin Becker/LRSC – Kevin approached the board about moving his son
Brett up to Squirts. Tim explained that we only move players up if the numbers dictate a need for it. We will let Kevin
know as soon as a decision is made. Kevin
asked if the BLC would like to go in a the raffle with the LRSC. Tim
will ask Pam if the Sioux raffle is on and get
back to Kevin about a joint raffle.
Kevin said that the LRSC has a
coaching team and would possibly be interested in
a power skating class. Kevin will let the BLC know. Summer ice was also
discussed and the BLC could look for someone
interested, maybe and outside organization to run a camp.
Todd will talk to Dean Blaise about doing a coaching clinic.
A suggestion was made to possibly do a players clinic the first week
ice is on, we will talk to Jason about this.
Goalie Equipment – Dann made a motion to get a couple pair of goalie
pants, Todd seconded the motion, motion carried.
Blue/Red Tickets – Have all $50 tickets sold by November 17. Bring your
list to the next meeting. Money goes to Todd
or Dann.
Change next meeting to October 13, 2003, at 7:30 PM.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be Monday,
October 13, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks. The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Dave, and a second by
Dann, with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, met on Tuesday,
September 2, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Dann Heit, Todd Thompson, Joanne Gehrtz, Kristy
Laber, Casie Stein, Lonnie Olson, Dave Zimmerman,
Pam Bilbruck, Rod Hoffmeyer, and Tim Greene. Guest present was Terry
Wallace.
The secretary and treasurer’s report will be read at the September 15
meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Golf Tourney – By Wednesday at 5:00 PM, let Pam know who has committed
to sponser. Help is taken care of.
Coordinating Committee – The policy book is done and will be at
registration. The committee brought a proposal to the
board for a part-time coordinator to work with a committee. The
requirements of the coordinator would be:
1. Hire coaches
2. Certify coaches
3. Be at 1 practice per month for each blue line team.
4. Hold coaches/parents meetings
5. Attend a BLC meeting every other month.
6. Must attend the Ace Seminar
The coordinator would be paid $400 per year, $200 in December, and $200
at the end of the season. Rod makes a motion to
hire a coordinator to work with a committee, with pay of $400. A second
was made by Lonnie, with motion carried. Candidates
for coordinator are Chris Dahlen, Al Henry, and Jason Wandler. Pam made
a motion to approach Jason Wandler about the
coordinator positon, a second was made by Joanne, with motion carried.
Dollar Saver Card – Still need to get some turned in. There have been
about $450 sold.
Counting Money – We will discuss at the regular meeting if we will
continue counting money.
Varsity Garmet and Hockey Bags – About 80 garmet bags were ordered to
hand out at registration. Skip will be at registration
to sell hockey bags. Players will be required to use garmet bags, if
lost or wrecked, they must buy a new one. Skip wanted
to know if BLC would pay for half the cost of hockey bags, which would
be $10, for every BLC player who orders a bag.
Todd makes a motion that the BLC gives $10 for every bag sold to BLC
players, a second was made by Dann, with motion carried.
Portfolios
Wait until next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Registraion – Park Board mailed out registration information. New
equipment is here. Will need 5 or 6 people to help get
equipment fitted. News releases are going out about registration. Need
to get names to Park Board about who gets a $15
discount.
Rotary Spaghetti Tickets – The BLC board will sell 100 tickets, they
are $5 each, for the spaghetti dinner. Checks made out
to DL Rotary. Have these turned in by next meeting on September 15.
At registration parents will get a sheet saying that the Sioux tickets
are coming. The tickets will be handed out at parents
meeting.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be Monday,
September 15, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at Hagel’s Bar in
Webster. The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Dann, and a second
by Todd, with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club Board of Directors, met on Monday,
August 18, 2003, at 8:00 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Tim Greene, Lonnie Olson, Todd Thompson, Dann
Heit, Rod Hoffmeyer, Casie Stein, Joanne Gehrtz,
Pam Bilbruck, Don Kouba and Kristy Laber. Guests present were Terry
Wallace and Larry Kuntz.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved with a motion by Todd,
and a second by Joanne, with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – It was reported that there is $6084.00 in
deposits, and $2635.97 in bills out, leaving a balance
of $13929.59. The treasurer’s report was approved with a motion by
Lonnie, and a second by Kristy, with motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Dollar Saver Cards – 370 cards have been sold so far, we would like to
sell at least 500.
Golf Tourney – Sponser fees for the golf tourney need to be turned in.
Help is also needed for the day. The BLC board will
meet at 7:30 PM on Sept. 2, to finish up the Golf Tourney.
Coordinating Committee – Todd needs the consent form for registration,
Casie will get it to him. Casie will get the correct
grade policy and drug/alcohol policy to Todd for the handbook. This
will be ready for final draft by Sept. 2, and will be
handed out at registration. Several ideas were presented to the board
about the coordinator position, they are:
1. Leave as a committee
2. Coordinator and someone for development
3. Coordinator only
4. Coordinator and committee
5. Two board members take each hockey level
The board discussed each of these options and it was decided that the
coordinating committee will meet on Wed. August 27 ,
at 7:00 PM, at the Elks, and bring a recommendation to the board for
approval on September 2.
Blue Line Funds Priority List – Skip Longie brought a garmet bag and a
hockey bag for the board to look, he explained the
features of the bags. Todd made a motion to give garmet bags to each
blue line player, with an option for them to buy a
matching hockey bag. Lonnie seconds the motion, motion carried. Each
year after this the incoming squirts will get a garmet
bag. Skip will be at registration to show the bags and to take orders
for hockey bags.
Counting Money – Kristy will contact people about what time to show up
on Saturday. We have this until the end of September.
BOARD PORTFOLIOS
Signs –
Tickets – will be ready by golf tourney.
Website –
Registration – Terry got money from the DL area foundation to buy
equipment. The old equipment was looked at and is ready.
Don made a motion that 1st year Termites, Mites, and Squirts are free,
the BLC will pay. Pam seconds this motion, motion
carried. Registration will be September 9 & 10, from 5:30 – 7:00
PM, at the Burdick Arena.
Referees – Terry discussed with the board the fact that we will be
short referees this year. BLC needs to come up with some
names, check with highschool kids, and former college players going
still in DL. There will be a referee clinic the first
Sunday in November. Casie will put a need for referees on the website.
Fundraising – Pam will check on the Sioux tickets.
Park Board – referees needed
NEW BUSINESS
The Blue Line Club board will meet at 7:30 PM, the third Monday of
every month.
A $300 donation was made from the Elks.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors meeting will be held
September 2, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks. The meeting was
adjourned with a motion by Don, and a second by Rod, with motion
carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors met on Monday, July
14, 2003, at 8:00 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Tim Greene, Dann Heit, Todd Thompson, Joanne
Gehrtz, Kristy Laber, Casie Stein, and Rod Hoffmeyer.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved with a motion by Todd,
and a second by Joanne, with motion carried. Treasurer’s Report – Pam
was not here. There is approximately a $10,000 balance. Next month we
will approve June and July treasurer’s report.
OLD BUSINESS
Dollar Saver Card – There are 72 cards left. Next Monday the people in
charge of each group should contact each
family to see how they are doing, and get money turned in. All money is
due at the end of July. If anyone wants to sell
more cards they can get more money of their registration. We will have
a booth set up at Crazy Days, Casie, Joanne, and
Tim will work. We need to get a big sign made. The contact people for
each group can drop off money at Ottertail.
Coordinating Comm. – The Team Manager concept will stay in the
handbook. Make sure grade policy in handbook follows the DLPS. Print
policy book for final approve by board.
Ye Olde Tavern Feed - $276.82 was made in profit from the burger feed.
Shane owes $30, and we owe Leevers $37.
Golf Tourney – Tim contacted most board members about Golf Tourney
sponser fee. The board discussed what the fee should be. Dann made a motion that the hole sponser fee should be $70, a second
was made by Lonnie, with motion carried.
Counting Money – Let Todd know if you can fill in on July 25th.
Blue Line Priority List – Ideas were discussed about possibly buying
garmet bags, or jackets for the players.
Todd will price out bags form Skip Longie. Tim and Dann will check on
coats. Another idea was to fix scoreclock at
the BJ arena, and building a box for scorekeeper equipment. We need to
contact Terry about this. Rod will talk to Terry
about 1st year players being free.
Board Portfolios
Signs – several signs need to be removed. Letters will go out at the
beginning of September.
Registration – Sept. 9 & 10. Get equipment ordered.
There was nothing new for the rest of the portfolios.
NEW BUSINESS
The next Blue Line Club Board of Directors meeting will be held Monday
August 18, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Todd, and a second by Casie,
with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors met on Monday, June
16, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Tim Greene, Dann Heit, Joann Gehrtz, Rod
Hoffmeyer, Kristy Laber, Casie Stein , Todd Thompson,
Don Kouba, and Lonnie Olson. Guests present were Chuck Olson and Terry
Wallace.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved with a motion by Dann,
and a second by Todd, with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Pam is not here. Tim reported that as of May 31,
there is a balance of $10,513.94, with $1200 in
outstanding checks. The treasurer’s report was approved with a motion
by Todd, and a second by Rod, with motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Dollar Saver Card – These cards have a value of $950, Chuck E. thinks
we should sell them for $15 per card. The BLC has 700 cards to sell, 9 cards will be given to each squirt,
peewee, and bantam hockey player, if they sell all 9,
they will receive $15 off of their registration fee. Chuck will not
handle the money, we will settle up when this is done.
Checks will be made to DLBLC. If needed we can run an ad in the paper
for people who are interested and didn’t get contacted, also we could
set up something at several businesses. A motion was made by Todd that
we sell the Dollar Saver Cards for $15, Dann seconded this motion,
motion carried. Should sell by July 21, our next meeting date, money or
cards can be sent to PO Box 125, or given to any board member. A letter
will be given out to the kids who are skating in summer ice explaining
the consumer card. We will need to call kids who aren’t skating. The
contact people for each group are: PeeWee – Joann & Don, Squirts –
Rod, Casie, & Lonnie, Bantams – Dann & Tim. A newsletter will
be in the mail explaining all summer fundraisers.
Coordinating Committee – The committee is continuing to work on the
policy book. A suggestion was made to ad a form for
anonymous complaint or suggestion, under the grievance policy.
June 27 Ye Olde – Shane will have the street blocked off at 1:00. We
start serving at 5:00 PM – until gone. Burgers,
hotdogs, chips, and condiments. Todd, Lynn, Rod, Casie, Tim will help.
Maybe set up shooting cage.
Golf Tourney – No News.
Counting Money – We are not selling pulltabs on Friday and Saturday,
need someone to count on Saturdays.
Board Portfolios
Nothing New for Signs, Tickets, Website, Registration, and Referees.
Fundraising – Cancel burger feed for July 4 & 5.
Park Board – Registration will be September 9 & 10, from 5:30 –
7:00 PM. Lonnie and Todd will check jerseys.
NEW BUSINESS
2003-2004 Coaches – Would like to have coaches hired earlier. Casie
will put an ad in the paper looking for coaches
for the 2003 – 2004 season. Have lists of potential coaches by next BLC
meeting. Put in the newsletter, and on DL
Chamber-Channel 6.
Priority List – Everyone should have several ideas for the use of BLC
money by next meeting.
Summer Ice – We need to get together with the skating club and decide
what to do about summer ice for next year.
Check into someone else running the camp with BLC sponsoring.
The next Blue Line Club Board of Directors meeting will be held Monday
July 21, 2003, 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Don, and a second by Rod,
with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club Board of Directors, met on Monday, May
19, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks. Members present were Tim Greene,
Lonnie Olson, Todd Thompson, Dave Zimmerman, Pam Bilbruck, Kristy
Laber, Casie Stein, and Rod Hoffmeyer. Guest present was Terry Wallace.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to
order. The secretary’s report was read and approved with a motion by
Rod, and a second by Todd, with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Pam reported a balance of
$10,449.83, with all bills paid. The treasurer’s report was approved
with a motion by Lonnie, and a second by Rod, with motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Fundraiser-DL Activities Assoc. – Counting of pulltabs is done Monday
thru Saturday, in the morning. The BLC is paid $14 per day for
counting. Selling of pulltabs is done Friday and Saturday night from
7-12 PM. The BLC is paid $40 per day for selling. This is all done at
Proz.
A newsletter will go out to all BLC members to
inform them of upcoming fundraisers, and to strongly urge each family
to volunteer. Summer fundraisers are: Blue Line Gaming-pulltabs at
Proz, Burgers at Ye Olde street dance on June 27, from 5-8 PM, Burger
stand at Leevers July 4 & 5, Golf Scramble on Sept. 6. Call Pam –
662-6549, or Kristy – 662-3067, 662-4981 ext. 40.
Coordinating Committee-Handbook – Committee will
meet Tuesday June 27, at 7:30 PM.
Board Portfolios
Signs – None
Tickets – None
Website – None
Registration – None
Referees – None
Fundraising – Summer fundraisers are in the works. Need help to sell
holes for the Golf Tourney, they are $60 per hole.
Park Board – Terry will look for policy books from other clubs for
references.
NEW BUSINESS
Consumer Card Fundraiser – A card is being put together with 25
business discounts on it, is the BLC interested in selling these, maybe
$15 apiece. Tim will check on details, if there is a limit to sell, and
about having kids sell these.
The BLC needs to have a meeting with all parents
at the beginning of the year, can hand out policy books, and answer
questions.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors,
meeting will be held Monday June 16, 2003, 7:00 PM, at the Elks. The
meeting was adjourned with a motion by Rod, and a second by Dave, with
motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club Board of Directors, met on
Monday, April 28, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Tim Greene, Dann Heit, Joann Gehrtz, Todd
Thompson, Lonnie Olson, Don Kouba, Pam Bilbruck,
Kristy Laber, Casie Stein, and Rod Hoffmeyer.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The
secretary’s report was read and approved with a motion by Rod,
and a second by Todd, with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – None
OLD BUSINESS
New Meeting Date – No board member had a problem meeting the third
Monday of the month instead of the first Monday.
NEW BUSINESS
Portfolios
Signs – Rod & Don
Tickets – Dann & Todd
Website – Casie
Registration – Lonnie, Todd, & Joann
Referees – Dave
Fundraising – Pam & Kristy
Coordinating Committee – Todd, Don, Rod, Tim, and Pam
A handbook is being made for players, parents, coaches, on how
the board works, rules, etc. Everyone will have to help,
this will need to get done this summer, and will have to be approved by
the board.
Fundraising – There will be a Burger stand at Leevers on July
4 & 5, and a steak fry June 6, at the Office Bar.
Shane Diseth is having a street dance at the Ye Olde Tavern on June 27,
we will do burgers and brats from 5-8pm that night,
and also have the shooting cage set up there and possibly Crazy Daze.
Don Kouba brought up discussion about the ice being left on
longer in the summer. Prices and duration would have to be
checked out and brought back to the board.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be
held Monday, May 19, 2003, 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Dann, and a second by
Lonnie, with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club Annual meeting was held Monday,
April 7, 2003, at 7:30 PM, at the Elks Lodge.
Members present were Tim Greene, Rod Hoffmeyer, Greg Otis, Pam
Bilbruck, Dave Zimmerman, Kristy Laber, Casie Stein,
Lonnie Olson, Dann Heit, and Todd Thompson. Guests present were Carson
Byram, Dan Bilbruck, Leah Janzen, Jodi Kuntz,
Chuck Olson, Don Kouba, Dave Duckworth, and Shelly Schneider.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order.
Secretary’s report was read and approved with a motion by Greg O.
and a second by Todd T., with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Pam reported a balance of $7964.93, with
a carry over of a little over $2000. Everything is paid.
The treasurer’s report was approved with a motion by Todd T. and a
second by Rod H., with motion carried.
OLD
Hockey Banquet – Everything is ready. Banquet is at 6:00 PM, at the
Elks, April 8.
Bachmeier Award – Recipient has been chosen, and will be announced at
the banquet.
NEW
Four board members terms are up; Pete Jerome, Pam Bilbruck, Tim Greene,
and Greg Otis. Pam and Tim will run again.
Dave Duckworth made a motion for nominations to cease. Carson
Byram seconds this motion.
Shelly Schneider recinds her nomination.
Each person nominated explained why they would like to be on the board.
A silent ballot determined the new board members.
Kristy, Dave, and Dann counted the ballots. The new board members are;
Joann Gehrtz, Pam Bilbruck, Tim Greene, and
Don Kouba.
Tim thanks all the nominees for coming, and outgoing board
members Pete and Greg.
Election of officers for the year 2003-2004 was voted by the
members present and are as follows:
President – Tim Greene
Vice President – Dann Heit
Secretary – Casie Stein
Treasurer – Pam Bilbruck
Greg O. made a motion for consent of officers, with a second
by Todd T., motion carried.
Next meeting date will be April 28, 2003, 7:00 PM, at the Elks
to assign portfolios.
Tim brought up discussion about changing meeting date to
possibly the 3rd Monday of the month.
There is no up to date balance by the 1st Monday. Dann made a motion to
have meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month,
Pam seconds this motion, and motion carried.
Jodi Kuntz asked if it is possible to post blue line minutes
somewhere for members to read. We will do this.
The Blue Line Club has decided to give $100 to Adam Hinrichs,
he was chosen to play for team ND.
Dave Zimmerman made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a
second by Dann Heit.
The next Blue Line Club,
Board of Directors, meeting will be held Monday, April 28, 2003, 7:00
PM, at the Elks.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, met on
Monday, March 3, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Tim Greene, Pete Jerome, Dann Heit, Todd Thompson,
Lonnie Olson, Dave Zimmerman, Casie Stein,
and Kristy Laber. Guests present were Terry Wallace and Kale Stromme.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The
secretary’s report was read and approved with a motion by
Dann H. and a second by Pete J., with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Pam not present.
OLD BUSINESS
Pads Separating Ice – Dave checked with USA Hockey and is waiting to
here back. Todd has information coming from
the guy who got the pilot program going.
Coordinator’s Committee – They did not meet, will start with next years
board members.
Blue Line Board Members – Four members are going off. Several names
were mentioned as suggestions. Treasurer’s
position will be open. Todd, Lonnie, and Dann will each contact several
people to see if they are interested.
Blue Line Banquet – The banquet will be held April 8, at 6:00 PM, at
the Elks. Players are free, everyone else is charged.
No speaker will be used. Hamburgers and chips will be served.
Bachmeier Award – Committee will meet, check next week.
Board Portfolios
Signs – Not here.
Tickets – Done.
Website – Nothing New.
Registration – Done.
Referees – Nothing New.
Fundraising – There are 5, 10 lb. bags of buffalo left.
Hockey Coordinator – Nothing.
Park Board – Terry and Kale discussed the fact that next year we will
have a shortage of referees.
We need to get people from Devils Lake to do this, maybe parents or
former players. We don’t want to pay
too much mileage for refs. They will check with the seniors graduating
and guys from mens league.
NEW BUSINESS
Reffing Coordinator – The Blue Line will pay Terry Wallace $500 for
doing this.
Annual Meeting – The annual meeting will be April 7, at 7:30 PM, at the
Elks.
Girls Hockey – Pete thinks girls should play with boys, but also thinks
the girls would financially hurt the boys program.
Terry has talked to Greg about having the girls stay with the boys
through squirts. Then have girls 11-14 separate.
Shooting Cage – Todd brought up the idea about putting a shooting cage
up in the Burdick Arena. It will get checked into.
Mark Stein doing website – Kristy talked about Mark doing the website
and possibly getting paid for this. Tim will talk to
Mark.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be
held Monday, April 7, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Pete and a second by Kristy,
with motion carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club Board of Directors, met on Monday,
February 3, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks. Members present were Kristy
Laber, Dave Zimmerman, Pam Bilbruck, Rod Hoffmeyer, Todd Thompson,
Lonnie Olson, and Casie Stein.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was read and approved with a motion by Lonnie O., and a second
by Todd T. with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Pam reported that there is approximately $25,000
in the Blue Line account. A profit of $4300 was made from the Sioux
tickets, and a $1300 profit from the steak fry. Pam will email the
statement.
OLD
Burdick Contribution – the sign at the Burdick was paid for out of the
checking account.
Pads Separating Ice – Dave Z. will check into the cost.
Office Feed – Made $1300 profit.
Sioux Raffle – Pam will ask Dan if we can do this fundraiser again next
year. There needs to be more parent involvement.
Termites/Mites/Girls Programs – It was discussed if we want to bring
these groups under the Blue Line Club.
Portfolios
Signs – Rod reported that NDTC has a new sign put up. They will check
into the Coke sign. A profit of $6700 was made so far. Rod will get a
list of who has signs, maybe some board members will have some contacts.
Tickets – Done
Website – Need to add Buffalo Burgers for Sale. Call Kristy for more
info. 2 lb. is $5, 10 lb. is $25.
Registration – It was discussed having registration right after Laber
day. Maybe September 9 – 12.
Referees – Dave said everything is going well.
Fundraising – Kristy is working on summer projects.
Hockey Coordinator – The committee met, and will meet again Feb. 25, at
6:30, at the Elks. They will look for a coordinator. Someone to
communicate with coaches, players, and parents. We need to make a plan
for next year, with a book for coaches. Any questions or suggestions
you can contact Pam, Rod, Todd, or Tim.
NEW
Blue Line Board Members – Pam, Tim, Pete, and Greg are the four board
members done this year. Rod, Lonnie, Kristy, and Dann are done in 2004.
Todd, Casie, and Dave are done in 2005.
Blue Line Banquet - A suggestion was made to possibly get a
speaker for the banquet. The Blue Line Board will have their annual
meeting on April 7. The banquet will be April 8. Dann will check the
Elks for availability, and get trophies for all the players. Todd will
check with Dean Blaise about speaking at the banquet. Kristy will work
on decorations and setup.
Bachmeier Award – This award is for someone for helps with youth
hockey. Kristy, Dann, Tim, and Casie will be on the nominating
committee. A nomination letter will be sent to all Blue Line players,
this will be sent out by Feb. 17, and we hope to have all nominations
back by March 21. A newsletter will also go out with the banquet
date, and equipment turn in dates, along with information to contact
Tim, if anyone is interested in running for the board. Dave is getting
some autographs, maybe we can have one at the banquet as a silent
auction.
Liability Insurance – The cost is $450, this covers officers and board
members.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be held
Monday, March 3, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
The meeting was
adjourned with a motion by Dave and a second by Dann, with motion
carried.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
The Devils Lake Blue Line Club Board of Directors, met on Monday,
January 6, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
Members present were Tim
Greene, Greg Otis, Rod Hoffmeyer, Todd Thompson, Pete Jerome, Dave
Zimmerman, Dann Heit, Pam Bilbruck, Kristy Laber, Casie Stein, and
Lonnie Olson. Guests present were Carson Byram and Frank Mack.
Tim Greene, President, called the meeting to order. The
secretary’s report was read and approved with a motion by Greg O. and a
second by Todd T. with motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Pam B. reported a balance of roughly
$24,000. Coaches were paid for October, November and December. Taxes
are done, Referees paid, all tourneys are paid. We will need about
$1200 for the sign. Pam will email the statement. Motion carried.
Frank Mack brought up the checking account the Blue Line Club
has for the Bill Jerome Arena. It has $114 in it. He wanted to know if
the board wants to close the account or leave it open. It was opened
for Bill Jerome renovation projects. It was decided we will close the
account. Frank also came to the meeting to discuss the grade policy. He
believes the board overstepped its limits, and the grade policy is not
a perfect program, even at the high school level. He is worried about
kids quitting and the numbers the hockey program will have in the
future. The boards response is that we want the kids to succeed and we
feel we are making a better program.
Portfolios
Signs – Rod reported that a second letter will go out at the end of
January to the businesses not paid yet, if they are not paid, then the
signs will come down.
Referees – Dave said that they have everything covered.
Tickets – Pete said there are still a few tickets out.
Website – Casie reported the website averages about 1200 hits per
month, a lot of that is due to the ice schedule and game schedules
being on the site. We need to spread the word for people to email game
pictures to go on the site.
Fundraising – The Sioux tickets need to be turned in by January 14th,
the drawing is the 31st. There will be a Burger and Steak Fry Saturday,
January 25, at the Office Bar, with burgers starting at 10:00am, and
steak starting at 4:00pm. This is the weekend of the fishing
tournament. Some money will be spent on prizes for this fundraiser.
Pete makes a motion to take $2500 out of checking account to
pay for the sign, leaving the endowment money. Dann seconded this
motion, with this being just for this year, we could possibly use the
endowment next year if needed. Motion carried.
Coordinator – Coordinator committee will meet after this
meeting and then report back to the board at the next meeting.
Greg thinks we should take over termites, mites and girls
hockey next year. We should consider it for the future.
The next Blue Line Club, Board of Directors, meeting will be
held Monday, February 3, 2003, at 7:00 PM, at the Elks.
The meeting was
adjourned with a motion by Pete and a second by Greg, with motion
carried.
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