2007 Meeting Minutes
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
December 17, 2007
Members Present: Todd T, Mark H, Pete A, Tony P, Jay S, Tom R, Peggy B, Sean L.
Guest: Jerry Burckhard
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Pete and second by Tony.
Treasures Report: Treasurers report by Pete A, $38,591.15 Balance. The Balance last year at this time was $43,379.40. There are registration fees still not paid and Signs also not paid. Motion by Tony to approve the Treasures report and second by Mark.
Guest: Jerry Burckhard read Mission Statement and purpose of DLBL club. He stated his concerns regarding Peewee B numbers and their inability to be competitive when they have to double and triple shift all their games and the cost to the Blue Line to have a team on the ice who are no longer enjoying hockey due to the fact they are so tired and unable to compete.
Gaming: Gaming is doing well. An Audit needs to be done, Bev Larson will be asked by Sharon and she will get back to Tony.
Portfolios
Calendars: a lot of calendars where turned in, Motion to ask the 3rd year mites to sell calendars and get there names in the drawing at the Banquet for each packet of 10 sold was made by Mark and Second by Sean, All in favor motion approved.
Red & Blue Tickets: There are still approximately 7 tickets left to be sold.
Banquet: The 3rd year Mites will be asked to attend this year as they will be selling left over calendars, All in favor.
Coaches: All is good.
Signs: There are 7 Signs still not paid for.
Equipment and Jerseys: The Dry land equipment needs to be inventoried. Sean & Todd will take care of this. The Shooting cage needs some repair, new turnbuckle and leg bolts. Pete will look in to this.
Steak Fry: No report, Tom will get back to board with report
New Business:
Fargo International Tournament: Cost is $ 750.00 The Blue line has paid the fees and the team will reimburse the club for their ½ ( $375.00) Each play will receive 25 pins for the tournament with the opportunity to purchase additional pins at @ $2.00 each.
2008 Fall hockey camp: Tom brought information regarding the camp and will contact for available dates and references.
Mites will be having a tournament with pin trading. Motion was made by Sean to sell The Devils Lake Park Board Pins and they can sell them to the Mites. Motion second by Tony, All in favor Motion was approved
With no other business Motion to Adjourn by Peggy and Second by Pete all in favor. Meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting January 21, @ 7:00, Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Burckhard, BLC Sec.
Devils Lake Blue Line
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
October 15, 2007
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Tony and second by Sea.n
Treasures Report: Motion to approve treasures report by Mark and second by John.
Gaming: It was a good quarter, No report because its not the end of the quarter.
Terry Wallace: Game schedule should be on the website in the next week or two.
John made a motion for the Northern Lights League to access our website Sean second motion passed.
Lara Prozinski will be asked to take pictures again this year.
Portfolios
Coaches: 6 new Coaches need Jackets, The coaches will need to go to Gerrells to get the coats. Tony passed out A & B Team Letters that the board looked at and approved for the notification on team selection. Sean will make up a sign out sheet for the coaches for Water bottles, Puck bags, Medical kits, White boards and practice jerseys.
Dry land Equipment: Jake Thompson will put together dry land program and then the coaches will run the training.
Red & Blue tickets: Sell all tickets.
Banquet: March 31st which is a Monday. The Doug Bachmeier Award Committee is Tony Jay & Mark
Signs: About $6,000.00 of profit and will be better next year because of the cost of new sign’s.
Dollar Saver Cards: Need to talk to kids who aren’t playing and need to get money or saver cards back.
Pictures: Will be taken by Gary Axtman for youth hockey on Tues October 30th at 6:30 at the Burdick.
Steak Fry: 176 tickets per-sold, need to sell more tickets Sign up sheet for help. A steak fry @ Ye Old Tavern, Sponsored by the Ye Old Tavern & Lake Region Racing Association proceeds will be donated to the Devils Lake Blue line.
Motion by John to purchase a new camera for the School Publication class to thank them for taking pictures for the Hockey program over the past years. Motion passed.
Submitted by
Tom Reule
Devils Lake Blue Line
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
September 17th, 2007
Members Present: Pete A, John D, Glen K, Skip L, Jay S, Peggy B, Tony P, Todd T, Sean L, Tom R
Guests: Terry Wallace, Heather Brandvold, Kate Sunert, Shannon Millican
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Tony and second by John.
Guest Terry W and Heather B informed the Board that State requires anyone over 18 years of age in contact with the kids needs to have a background check. The cost
is $10.00 - $15.00 per person.
Again any roster change must be made by the 1st league game or December 15th which ever comes first.
Guests Kate S, and Shannon M would like there children to play hockey in Devils Lake as Rugby does not currently have a Bantam team. Board reviewed Fees requirements and policy with Kate & Shannon.
Treasures Report: $37,931.95 Balance There is $ 3,780.00 in unpaid registration fees, Motion to approve treasures report by Tony and second by Skip.
Gaming: Gaming is doing well.
Portfolios:
Calendars: Photos will be done in October.
Coaches: Coaches Set to Date are as follows:
| Bantam A: |
McGivor |
and |
Kuntz |
| Bantam B: |
Olson |
and |
Everson |
| Peewee A: |
Prozinski |
and |
Thompson |
| Peewee B: |
Jamie Beck will be asked |
| Squirt A: |
Glenn Kurtz |
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| Squirt B: |
Kyle |
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Handbook and Bylaws: Hand book was reviewed and motion to approve
by Peggy and Second by Mark all in Favor.
Equipment and Jersey: Name plate will not be allowed on Jersey this year. It’s ruining the material when they are removed.
Registration: Registration went well, currently there are 71 kids registered 23/24/24.
Steak Fry: Set for Friday Oct 19th @ Proz End of the Line Tickets where handed out to be sold by Oct 12th.
Referees: Certified to ref. 3 years of Less – or Level 1 are required to attend 2 meetings per year Younger referees will have in house training, there
must be a 5 day advance notification if your not going to be
available to ref.
Red & Blue tickets: These are ready to sell and were handed out. Due by Dec 7th & Jan 7th
Dry land Equipment: Skate Treadmill was purchased.
Motion made by Sean to Pay Terry $599.00 and Heather $250.00 for Scheduling and Misc. Second by Tony, all in favor.
With no other business Motion to Adjourn by Peggy and Second by Jay all in favor mtg was adjourned.
Next Meeting October 15, 2007, 7:00, Old Main Café.
Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Burckhard, BLC Sec.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
August 20, 2007
Members Present: Todd T, Mark H, Skip L, Pete A, Tony P, Jay S, Tom R, Peggy B, Sean L.
Guests: Terry Wallace, Heather B
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Pete and second by Skip.
Treasures Report: $12,820.00 Balance with and average of $13,409.00 for this time last year. Approved by Peggy and second by Skip.
Guests Heather B/Terry W: Informed the board regarding roster changes on the A/B split this needs to be set by December 15 or the 1st league game which ever comes first. Heather will want any roster change 1 week prior to league game.
State Hockey Mtg is Sept 15th at the Casino @ 1:00
Coaches Clinic is October 26-28
No volunteers are needed for the new outdoor rink.
Terry reviewed games / Tourney schedules
Gaming: Gaming is doing well. Sean made a motion for the trust account to
donate $500 to the Park Board for new equipment such as gloves and helmets. Second by Tom. All approved.
Portfolios:
Calendars: Photo set for October, Hoibergs to have complete and will be hand out for distribution by Thanksgiving.
Coaches: Coaches Set to Date are as follows
Bantam A: McGivor and Kuntz
Bantam B: Olson and Everson
Peewee A: Prozinski and Thompson
Peewee B: Still need to confirm
Squirt A: Glenn Kurtz
Squirt B: Kyle
Handbook and Bylaws: Reviewed by board Approved by Jay and Second by Tony.
John will have them ready for hand out at registration.
Signs: Letters to go out in October.
Equipment and Jersey: Old Jerseys will be ready for sale @ Registration 10 Jersey will be saved for Banquet and 30 Jerseys saved as extras. There is still missing Jersey from last year that need to be collected.
Registration:Registration is Set for September 11th and 12th.
Steak Fry:Set for Friday Oct 19th @ Proz End of the Line.
Team Coordinators: Coaches and Coordinator’s mtg is set for Sept 14th.
Referees: Meeting set for Nov 4th.
Dry land Equipment: Board reviewed dry land equipment needs Motion to purchase equipment by Jay and Second by Tony.
With no other business Motion to Adjourn by Peggy and Second by Jay all in favor mtg was adjourned.
Next Meeting September 17, 2007 @ 7:35, Ye Old Tavern.
Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Burckhard, BLC Sec.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
July 16th 2007
Members Present: Todd T, Tony P, Peggy B, Glen K, Jay S, Pete A, Mark H, Sean L, John D, Tom R
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Mark and second by Pete.
Treasures Report: Check book balance is $ 22,799.68 approved by Tom and Second Sean.
Old Business:
Gaming: Gaming is doing well. Tony would like to see someone step up by the September meeting to take over the gaming when he is done next spring. Motion to approve gaming report from Tom R.
and Second by Peggy.
Portfolios:
Calendars: All is going good and they should be ready by Thanksgiving
Coaches/Tournaments: Discussion was made on having an Early Bird Peewee
Tourney in November. Board reviewed other tourneys that have been set up so far.
Coaches set to date are as follows:
Bantam A: Mcgivor and Larry Kuntz
Bantam B: Mitch Olson and Josh Trottier
PeeWee A: Tony P and Todd T
PeeWee B: Yet to confirm
Squirt A: Glenn Kurtz
Squirt B: Kyle
Registration: Letters to go out the 1st part of August, School Flyers to be sent also.
Card Savers: Only one packet of cards have been return. Pete Almen
donated them back to the Blue Line.
Steak Fry: Tom and Tony not yet determined a date.
Team Coordinators: There is a Sept 17th coaches and coordinator mtg.
Referee’s: All set and ready.
Grades: Tony will get a letter from the school regarding the grade policy to be sent to each Blue Line player and also at registration.
October Ice: $3400.00 split between the Blue Line and the Skating Club.
Dry Land: Todd will bring price for skate treadmill to the next meeting
New Business:
There is a Level 4 coaches clinic: Bismarck Aug 24-26 Must be certified to Level 3 DLBLC to pay a max of $250.00 per person not to exceed $500.00 per clinic. Mark H is registered to attend.
With no other business Mark a motion to adjourn and second by Peggy, All in favor. Meeting was Adjourned.
Next Meeting August 20th @ 7:00, Proz End of the Line
Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Burckhard, BLC Sec.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
June 18, 2007
Members Present: Todd T, Tony P, Skip L, Peggy B, Pete A, Glen K, Jay S, Pete A, Mark H, Sean L, Tom R
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Pete and second by Skip.
Treasures Report: Check book balance is $ 22,799.68 approved by Tom and Second Peggy.
Old Business:
Gaming: Gaming is doing well. The Audit is finished and all is good.
Calendars: Everything is good and up to date.
Coaches/Tournaments: Mark has sent in the application for The Squirt International tournament. Discussion was made on handling the A/B teams. They will be chosen by Bantam, Peewee and Squirt coaches unified. A/B list will no longer be posted each player will receive an envelope stating which team he/she will be on. There will also be Intramurals again this year.
Golf Tournament: Everything went well. There was 82 Hole sponsorship this year. There is a few that have not paid yet and the board members will contact them. There were discussions on alternatives to bring in more participants next year.
Equipment and Jerseys: The Old Red & White Jerseys will be sold at Registration. ($5.00 for the smaller ones and $10.00 for the larger) The Money raised from the sale of the Jersey will go into a Jersey fund. Inventory of equipment and Jerseys will be done this week.
Registration: Registration is set for September 11th & 12th for BLC and Termites & Mites to follow on September 13th & 14th Letters & Flyers will go out in August.
Sportsmen for Youth tickets: Board members are to turn in their tickets/money at the July Meeting.
Steak Fry: Tom and Tony will arrange the dates for the steak fry to be held at Proz End of the Line. Letters will be sent out with Dates/Times.
October Ice: Ice will be ready October 1st BLC will split the fees with the Skating club again. $1750.00 each for 2 weeks Ice.
Dollar Saver Cards: Card packets have all been delivered. If anyone needs more cards contact Peggy, or any board member.
Referees: Devils Lake hosts the referees clinic each year. We are now going to be charged a $300.00 dollar fee. The Park board has agreed to split the cost with the Blue Line club.
New Business:
There is a need for Volunteers In August to help put up the outdoor rink. (example: Tie rebar.) Please contact any board member.
With no other business Skip made a motion to adjourn and second by Pete All in favor. Meeting was Adjourned.
Next Meeting July 16th @ 7:00, Old Main Café’
Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Burckhard, BLC Sec.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
May 21st, 2007
Members Present: Todd T, Tony P, John D, Sean L, Peggy B, Glen K, Jay S,
Pete A, Mark H.
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Pete and second by Tony
Treasures Report: Check book balance is $ 17,550 approved by Peggy and Second Sean.
Old Business:
Gaming: Gaming is doing well.
Motion by Mark to pay $500.00 on note second by Pete
Motion to put $1000.00 into the Trust by Peggy, second by Jay
All in favor, motions carried.
Calendars: Mark asked 2 local businesses for bids on calendars this year, with a deadline of Friday May 18th to have bids in. Only one business turned in a bid. All 12 sponsors have agreed to repeat sponsorship again. Calendars should be ready sometime in November, and distributed for sale by Thanksgiving.
Coaches/Tournaments: The committee decided to schedule games East again
this year. After discussion regarding the Northern Light League Mark and Glenn have agreed to take over to schedule and organize the league. Mark also will be responsible for the application to the International Tournament and if accepted the Blue line Club will pay ½ of the entry fees as they have in past years.
Golf Tournament: Hole sponsorship was turned into Pete and he will contact each member via email as to the status of their sponsor list payments.
Banquet: BLC members will try and find Items for the banquet through out the year for prizes.
Handbook and Bylaws: Pete motioned to have an amendment added for Gaming. John will take care of this.
Equipment and Jerseys: The Old Red & White Jerseys will be sold at Registration. $5.00 for the smaller ones and $10.00 for the larger. We will keep one set of Red and White in the larger size in case the will be needed later. There is a need for more equipment for rental, Todd and Sean will Inventory the equipment and report back to BLC on what is needed.
Registration: Registration is set for September 11th & 12th for BLC and Termites & Mites to follow on September 13th & 14th Letters & Flyers will go out in August.
October Ice: Ice will be ready October 1st BLC will split the fees with the Skating club again. After discussion it was agreed that the High School will use the Ice in the later hours as not to interfere with the BLC & Skating Clubs Ice time.
Dryland: This is to start sometime in August at the discretion of the coaches.
Todd would like to purchase more dryland equipment. Todd & Sean will see what is needed a report back to the BLC.
Dollar Saver Cards: Card packets were handed out to BLC members for distribution.
With no other business Mark made a motion to adjourn and second by Peggy, All in favor. Meeting was Adjourned.
Next Meeting June 18th @ 7:00, Old Main Café’
Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Burckhard, BLC Sec.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
April Board Meeting (2007)
w/ New Members
Meeting was called to order. After nominations and acceptance by these board member the new positions
are as follows:
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President |
- Todd Thompson |
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Vice President |
- Mark Hendrickson |
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Secretary |
- Peggy Burckhard |
| |
Treasure |
- Pete Almen |
2007-2008 Portfolios
| Gaming: |
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Expense: |
Tony Prozinski |
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Trust Accts: |
Skip Longie / Todd Thompson |
| Calendar Raffle |
Mark Hendrickson |
| Coaches / Tournaments: |
Tony Prozinski |
| Golf Tournaments: |
Skip Longie / Glenn Kurtz |
| Red and Blue Tickets: |
Pete Almen |
| Banquet: |
John Dahlen |
| Handbook / Bylaws revised: |
John Dahlen |
| Signs (advertising): |
John Dahlen |
| Equipment and Jersey: |
Todd Thompson / Sean Lovin |
| Registration: |
Jay Schindle |
| Blue Line Saver Cards: |
Peggy Burckhard |
| Papa Murphy’s: |
Tom Reule |
| Team Coordinators: |
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Bantam: |
Tom Reule |
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Pee Wees: |
Mark Hendrickson |
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Squirts: |
Sean Lovin |
| Referee’s: |
Mark Hendrickson |
| Grade: |
Tony Prozinski |
| Sportsman for Youth Raffle: |
Pete Almen |
Golf Tournament - Set for Saturday, June 16, 2007, Registration 11:30, Shotgun: 1:00
Skip will get list ready and out to members.
Sportsmen for youth Tickets - $8:00 per ticket will go to the Blue Line Club, Pete handed out the tickets to be sold by the Blue Line Club Members.
Discussion on tournament fees were made: Tony suggested raising for $1,200 per team to $1,500.00.
Seconded by Skip.
Old Jersey (Red & White) to be sold at Registration.
With no other new business, Mark made a motion to adjourn to meeting, Skip second, Meet Adjourned. The next meeting will be held May 21st @ 7:30 at the Old Main Café.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Burckhard, Sec. DLBC
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
April 16th, 2007
President Kevin Becker called the meeting to order. Members present were Kevin Tony, Pete, Todd, Tom, Casie, Kristy, and Nancy. Skip.
The Secretary’s report was read and approved with a motion from Todd and a second from Tony.
Treasurer report - Check book balance $20,683.00 with bills to pay. Should start the New Year out with approximately $10,000 to $12,000. The treasurer report was approved with a motion from Skip and a second by Tony.
OLD BUSINESS
Golf Tourney - Date has been set as June 16th, 2007. Skip will be getting everything ready.
Jersey’s- There are still some jerseys out…these were suppose to be collected and turned in after the last game of the state tournament, as mentioned in the letter that went out about the banquet. Please get these turned back in, they are new and need to all be kept together. .
NEW BUSINESS
Board election - Kristy made a motion that the higher vote getters get the longest terms.
Nominations for new board positions were, Sean Lovin, Jay Shinldele, Mark Hendrickson, Mindy Klein, Kevin Becker, Tom Reuele, Peggy Burkhard, Jeff Olson, Glenn Kurtz.
New members are Tom Reuele, Jay Shindele, Sean Lovin, Peggy Burkhard, Mark Hendrickson, John Dahlen, and Glenn Kurtz .
The new board members will have their regular April meeting and install new officers.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Kurtz, Sec DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
April 9, 2007
A special meeting was held April 9, 2007 to approve the 2007-2008 head coaches. The proposed head coaches were:
Bantam A – Larry Kuntz and Rob McIvor (CO-head coaches)
Bantam B – Mitchell Olson
Pee Wee A – Tony Prozinski
Pee Wee B – Andrew Everson
Squirt A – Glenn Kurtz
Squirt B – Kyle Blanchfield
These head coaches will have the opportunity to hire their asst coach. If they do not have one, the Blue Line Club will place one for them.
A motion was made by Nancy Kurtz to approve the head coach positions for the 2007-2008 season.
Todd Thompson second, all in favor, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Kurtz Sec. DLBLC
- These minuets were approved with a motion from Pete and second from Tony, all in favor.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Feb 19, 2007
Kevin called the meeting to order. Secretary’s Report was read and approved with a motion by Pete and a second by Casie.
Treasurer Report - Checkbook balance $37,043.00. With taxes, coach’s pay, coach’s expenses, referee pay, banquet and calendar fee to come out yet. We should have about $8,100 to start out next year. Skip made a motion to approve the treasurer report, Pete second, all in favor motion carried.
Guest, Jeff Klemetsrud representing the Park board, was there to see if we were wanted to have early ice again this year. The rodeo wants the arena to have a barrel racing event. Tom made a motion to have the early ice, Skip second, all in favor, motion carried.
Rob talked about an incentive program for the kids if they do summer camps, dry land training, shooting a certain number of pucks per day, ect. Anything to do with hockey. He is looking for ways to promote it.
There was discussion on the topic of passports, for playing in Canada. This will be brought up at the banquet.
Old Busienss -
Signs- Down $200 from last year.
New Business -
The committee for the Doug Bachmeier award will consist of Tony, Todd, and Pete.
The annual meeting will be held at the Nite Owl in the back meeting room April 16, 2007 7:30 PM. The Executive board will meet at 7:00PM.
Golf Tourney - Skip is securing at date, shooting for June 16th 2007
Sportsman for Youth Tickets - They are offering tickets sales opportunity to the club if we want it. They will pay us per ticket sold. They also gave a nice donation last year for doing it. Dale made a motion that we sell the tickets, Pete second, all in favor, motion carried.
Candy Sales - Kevin wondering if the board would want to sell candy for fundraiser. More discussion needed, tabled for now.
Skip made a motion to have Tony be the coaching recruiter for next year and to start immediately, Pete second all in favor motion carried.
All team managers need to make sure all Jerseys and practice jerseys, medical kits, and white boards are collected.
Pete made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Tony second, meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be held March 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Old Main
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Kurtz, Sec DLBLC
- Motion to have early Ice
- Motion to sell Sportsman for youth tickets
- Motion to make Tony Prozinski the coach recruiter
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Feb 27, 2007
President Kevin Becker called the meeting to order. Members present were Kevin, Pete, Todd, Skip, Casie, Tom, Nancy, and Kristy. Rob McIvor, asst. youth hockey coordinator also attended.
Jeff Olson was also in attendance.
Kevin called the meeting to order. Jeff was called upon to tell his story. After discussion there was a motion by Dale to give a 1week suspension, Pete second. Motion was carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Kurtz, Sec. DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Feb 26, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Pres. Kevin Becker. Members present were Kevin, Tony, Skip, Tom, Nancy, and Todd. Jamie Beck also attended.
There was a complaint by an out of town coach/parent that one of our coaches inappropriately grabbed two of their kids in the line up during the hand shake at end of the game. Our coach was invited to attend this meeting but chose not too.
After hearing a couple different people tell what they saw , it was decided that we would give the coach a chance to come and present his side of the story.
The board will meet again at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Kurtz, Sec DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Jan 15, 2007
Members present were Kevin, Dale, Todd, John, Skip, Casie, Kristy, Nancy, Pete, Tom, Tony.
President Kevin Becker called the meeting to order. The Secretary’s report was read and approved with a motion from Pete and a second from Skip.
Treasurer report -
Calendar sales are down due to the fact that a lot of calendars were turned in unsold. There are still unpaid registration dues. After discussion it was decided that a letter would go out to these people, explaining that they pay or their child will have to be told that they will not play. Motion by Dale second by John, all in favor motion carries.
Jamie Beck, has submitted an expense sheet for helping out with the squirt B team. After discussion there was a motion made by Tom to pay him for his mileage and food for Crookston, and pay half of expenses for GF. John seconds all in favor motion carried.
Old Business -
Calendar - Winners are posted on the web site. Sales are way down from last year.
Red tickets - all have been turned in.
Shooting cage - A day will be picked to get it set up.
Signs - $6,750 have collected in sign fees.
New Business -
Grade Waiver - the school is requiring us to give them a waiver signed by the parents in order for them to release grades the BLC, because the BLC is not affiliated with the school. These have been handed out to all pee wee and bantam parents and are to be returned to your team manger. Kent Dennis will notify Jason of who is failing and Jason will notify the coaches.
Coaches expenses - after discussion, a motion was made by Tom that all future non-hired coaching expenses need to be pre-approved by the blue line board, if the board is unavailable, than by the coordinator.
Blue Line Fees - there are some families that do not want to participate in fundraising for the club. There was discussion held on what fee those families would have to pay. There was talk about a fundraiser buy out. That would mean that these people would have to pay a higher registration fee. Everybody needs to do their part on this. More discussion needed.
Play it again fundraiser - discussion.
Other New Business -
Kathy Reiser has donated two lots in the Kurtz subdivision to the BLC. Discussion was held on having the Building trades class build something on them and selling it and getting some money back on it. School would take responsibility in the expenses. More discussion needed.
Skip brought up the grade policy and the concern about the 4-week suspension period at the semester end. Not to do away with the grade policy but maybe do it a little differently, with the concern of losing numbers to the program, and the cost to the parents being a lot more than any other sport. Little discussion was held.
Banquet - will be held on March 26 at the Memorial Building at 6:00 PM. This will be a potluck again, with the following teams being in charge of these items:
Bantams - Cookies, bars and deserts. Peewee B’s Salads. Peewee A’s- plates, big spoons for salads, knives to cut, napkins, plastic wear. Squirts- relish trays and chips. A letter will go out around March 1st.
The next meeting will be February 19, 2007 at the Old Main.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Kurtz, Sec DLBLC