2008 Meeting Minutes
Devils Lake Blue Line
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
December 11, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting December 11, 2008 at the Old Main.
Members Present: Jay S, Jay J, Tiffany, Sean, Glen, Mark, Jamie, John, Eric, Kyle
Kale Stromme, David Duckworth
President Jay S called meeting to order. The minutes from last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Tiffany and second by Pete.
Treasures Report: Balance of $27, 676.32. Report was approved with a motion from Mark second by Jamie.
Gaming: Balance of $2,000 / $4,190.10 – Mark made a motion – second by Sean.
Dry land: Inventory has been completed Jay has the list.
Terry: Discussed the PeeWee A tournament. There is another tournament if Fargo the same time.
Steak Fry: Glenn will check with Lottas about the spring steak fry.
Red & Blue Tickets: There are still some tickets out there that need to be collected.
Banquet: The budget for the banquet will be discussed and decided at the next meeting.
Grades: John and David discussed sending a mass email to parents reminding them that grade check is coming around.
Discussed the Skate-a-thon
Ryan Boline had to step down as PeeWee A coach for personal reasons.
Jay Janssen left the fee for his son for another player if needed as a scholarship.
A motion was brought to the board regarding the Bantam A banner that hangs in the Burdick. The motion is to either correct the logo which would cost $60 or to replace the banner to display the logo correctly which is $200. Or to leave the banner as is. Kyle motioned to leave the banner as is it was seconded by Glenn. Motion approved.
Mark brought to the board that this is his last year and someone else should take over the Golf Tournament for next year.
New portfolio added. Kyle Blanchfield in charge of recruiting.
This is Petes last year on the board and as Treasurer; Tiffany will take over as treasurer in April.
It was brought to the board that any meeting changes with times and place should be placed on the website for everyone to be aware of the change.
Dave talked about the by laws and some changes and updating needs to be done. They should be reviewed and the changes discussed at the annual meeting.
Motion to adjourn by Mark second by Glenn
Next meeting will be Monday, January 19, at 7:00 PM @ Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lee, Sec DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
November 19, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting November 19, 2008 at the Old Main.
Members Present: Jay S, Amy, Glen, Tiff, Mark, John, Pete
Guests: David Duckworth, Chris Roed
President Jay Schindele called meeting to order.
Treasures Report: Balance of $31,876.75, $831.57 expense - calendar winning / red & blue – income, approved with a motion from John second by Mark.
Dave Duckworth: Parents meetings went pretty well overall, participation was good at most levels. He would like David Hoff to do a presentation to the parents later on. They would like to have a meeting like they did for parents for kids at some point.
Discussion about how issues and complaints should be handled.
Team Managers: Squirt B: Pam Lovin, Squirt A: Lynn Thompson, PeeWee B: Deanna Anderson, PeeWee A: Kim Dahlen, Bantam B: Tony Prozinski, Bantam A: Cheryl Becker. Binders are being put together by the park board office. Dave will notify team managers when they are available for pickup.
Skills Night – who is responsible is on the schedule, may go back to split practices again.
Red & Blue Tickets: Drawing will be November 29th
Calendars: Next Tuesday will be ready to be picked up and will be put together so kids can have them before Thanksgiving.
Skate-A-Thon: Award to the team that generates the most money.
Signs: Rich Sager Crop Insurance and the Holiday Inn Express, bills will go out next month.
Banquet: March 23rd, booked at the Memorial Building will get in contact for food and drinks, see if Jeff Panzer could speak.
Steak Fry: Will do one in the spring at Lotta’s
Grades: John Dahlen and Dave Duckworth in charge of grade portfolio.
Lot: Sold, for $2100 to Carla Anderson
New Business: Discussion initiated by Chris Roed about the current board policy of players moving up.
Petitions: Carson to move from the Mite level to Squirt “B”, Mark made a motion to approve, seconded by Tiffany. Keaton Thompson to move from the PeeWee level to the Bantam, Mark made a motion to approve, seconded by Pete. Tanner Saari to move, the reports say he is out until Feb so nothing done with him at this time.
Matt Schindele will double roster as a Squirt A -PeeWee B, Mark made a motion to approve, seconded by John.
Bill Jerome: Would like to see the building open on Sundays available to everyone to use.
With no other business Mark made a motion to adjourn and second by Tiff, all in favor, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting will be Thursday, December 11th at 8:30 PM @ Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lee, Sec DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
October 20, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting October 20, 2008 at the Old Main.
Members Present: Jay S, Jay J, Amy, Sean, Glen, Mark, Jamie, John, Pete
Guests: Kale Stromme, Terry Wallace
President Jay Schindele called meeting to order. The minutes from last meeting were read and approved with a motion from John and second by Jamie.
Treasures Report: Balance of $32,708.00, approved with a motion from Mark second by Jamie.
Gaming: Books at accountants, doing quarterlies.
Terry: Scheduling is 99% done, could release schedules will go forward with the PeeWee B team.
Kale: Coaches seminars, would like forms so we can issue reimbursements. He would also like to issue reimbursement for hotel rooms. There was a Motion to cover both the rooms and miles by Amy second by Mark. Coordinators will also be working with high school on ice time.
Pond Hockey: January 9th, 10th, and 11th out in front of Woodland Resort, need to go to ndpondhockey.com, further information. Will be open to mites through adults.
November 2nd Ref clinic at the high school, contact the Devils Lake Park Board.
Card Savers: Peggy, need to verify who isn’t in program and needs to turn back in cards / money to program.
Red & Blue Tickets: Going well turn Blues in at November meeting.
Calendars: Pictures are scheduled, will look into something different for the team that sells the most (Tickets to a Sioux game)
Skate-A-Thon: Plan to be held early December some time
Signs: Still working on a few others
Banquet: March 23rd, will get this locked in for sure. Sean approved second by Amy
Jackets: Coaches, they are approximately $110 and need to order 5 or 6 this was approved to be paid by club by Pete and seconded by John.
Lot: Carla Anderson has offered to buy for $1700 but we will only settle for $2100. Jay will contact Carla to see if she would still be interested. Pete made a motion, second by Sean.
Grades: John will check the grades for Peewee and Bantam level
With no other business Mark made a motion to adjourn and second by Glen, all in favor, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting will be Monday, December15th at 7:00 PM @ Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lee, Sec DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
September 21, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting September 22, 2008 at the Old Main.
Members Present: Jay S, Jay J, Tiffany, Amy, Sean, Glen, Mark, Jamie, John
Guests: Kale Stromme, Heather Brandvold, Terry Wallace, Al Freidig, David Zimmerman
President Jay Schindele called meeting to order. The minutes from last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Pete and second by John.
Jay J made a motion to pay for October Ice, second by Sean. Mark abstained from voting on this issue. All other members voted in favor of paying.
Treasures Report: Balance of $31,448.99, some invoices were handed out from the golf tournament. Report was approved with a motion from Mark second by Jamie.
Gaming: Balance of $1,099.73 / $7,435.20 – the additional expenses we have to buy pucks 600-700. Need to transfer $4000 from Expense to Trust account; Mark made a motion – second by Sean.
Laptop: Mark brought to the board that we should look at a possible purchase of a laptop for scheduling of games & tournaments to be done by Heather & Terry. The Blue Line will also be able to use the computer for research, printing signs & banners for tournaments, ect. Terry brought up that ND amateur hockey has a $500/match grant available. Jay will contact State to see how we can apply for this. Pete made a motion to apply for the grant and see if we can get the grant then go forward with the laptop motion was seconded by John. Mark abstained from voting on this issue.
Dry land: John brought up that he would like to see $750 go for Dry land Equipment & Shooter Tooter to be used at the Bill Jerome so there is access to equipment at both places. Inventory of equipment will be done at the start of season. Sean made a motion to approve for Dry land and was seconded by Amy. Jamie opposed all others in favor.
Heather:
- Starting this year required to have NDAHA Screening (background check) for Coaches, coordinators, and board members. This must be completed by November 1st to avoid penalties.
- Would like the team rosters turned in to her by late October so she can complete them by November 1st
- Traveling to Canada need one to two week notice because teams have to get a travel permit issued through USA hockey.
Al Freidig:
Would like another set of nets for practice at the Burdick. With having 34 kids there is a need to split kids during practice, so he was wondering if we could split the cost of the nets. The cost would be $150-$200 our share. Mark made a motion to pay half the cost, Tiffany second, all in favor.
David Zimmerman:
David has a concern having 34 kids and would like to have 2 practices a week in the Burdick for the JV. He would like to incorporate kids (mites, squirts, peewees) during high school games. The board will take it under consideration.
Terry:
Scheduling -95% is done, still wondering what to do with Peewee B games, he will meet with Kale & David to complete this. Terry will have ice schedule out for first couple weeks of ice soon. Activities start October 6th, will be optional for 2 weeks.
Numbers: Squirt’s 25, Peewee’s 20, Bantam’s 21
Equipment: need to order elbow and shoulder pads for next year.
Steak Fry: Meet at 4:30 to prepare, all are asked to show and help where needed
Raffle - Sioux Jersey & MN Wild Putter, Raffle tickets will be $5 each or 5/$20
Red & Blue Tickets: Pete handed out with a list of who to sell to.
Flowers sent to the Jager family for Levi from the Blue Line, Sean will take care.
With no other business Mark made a motion to adjourn and second by Tiffany, all in favor, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting will be Monday, October August 20th at 7:00 PM @ Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lee, Sec DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
August 18, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting August 18, 2008 at the Old Main.
Members present: Jay S, Jay J, Tiffany, Sean, Glen, Mark, Peggy, Jamie, John
Guests: David Duckworth, Kale Stromme, Terry Wallace, Jake Thompson
President Jay Schindele called the meeting to order. The minutes from last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Pete and second by Sean.
Treasurers Report: Balance $11,793.73, approved with a motion from John second by Peggy.
Gaming: Trust Account Balance $1,099, Expense Account Balance $6,684 - Need to purchase pucks and shooter for the Bill
Glen, David, Jay met with Rugby hockey association. They are interested in a 50/50 coop. We had told them that we are not interested in a true 50/50 coop, but are interested in possibly working out some kind of an arrangement. As of our board meeting Rugby had not gotten back to us.
David & Kale: Coaches have been named -
Head coaches: Bantam A - Jason Wandler / Bantam B - TBA
Pee Wee A - Ben Mack / Pee Wee B - TBA
Squirt A - Todd Thompson / Squirt B - Ryan Stromme
Still need to review the applicants for the remainder head coaches, need to confirm the assistants with head coaches. *Coaches expenses with coaches’ clinic will be paid by the BLC
Jake Thompson: Spoke about Dry land. Will offer Monday & Thursday Nights 4:30-5:30 spread out over 2 months (18 sessions) will need to work around the football schedule. Jake feels that Dry Land is very important to all levels of hockey. He would also consider training the coaches so they can offer this as a part of the hockey program.
Tourney Fees: Budget allows $1500 per team (3 - 4 tournaments) Blue Line would need to approve any additional tournaments.
Scheduling: Terry Wallace – needs to know tournament schedules by next week, so he can schedule league games around the tournaments. Coordinators will work with the coaches on tournaments. Checks will be sent in for the tournaments until board approves the tournaments.
Neck Guards: USA has not mandated because there is not an approved neck guard so the board has decided to not make mandatory but will ENCOURAGE!
Golf Tourney: Positive feedback from the participants was a good success!
Registration: September 15 & 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Equipment: Cleaning from Minnie H, cost approximately $400 motion from Sean approved by Pete. John will get it to Minnie H.
Mark & Kale: Discussion about the need for level 3 referees may need to bring in Ref’s from outside.
Steak Fry: October 17th Kids can be present until 8:00 PM, we will raffle a MN Wild Putter
Red & Blue Tickets: will be available next meeting
Skate-A-Thon: will be explained at the parents meeting on how it will work (December)
With no other business Peggy made a motion to adjourn and second by Sean, all if favor, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting, September 15th @ 7:00 PM, Old Main
Respectfully Submitted
Amy Lee, Sec. DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
July 21, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting July 21, 2008 at the Old Main.
Members Present: Jay S, Jay J, Tiffany, Amy, Sean, Glen, Mark, Peggy, Jamie, John
Guests: David Duckworth, Kale Stromme, Heather Brandvold, Karn Blanchfield, Terry Wallace
President Jay Schindele called meeting to order. The minutes from last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Sean and second by Glen.
Treasures Report: Balance of $8,189.41, approved with a motion from Peggy second by Amy
Gaming: Balance of $6,000, everything paid up to date.
Heather Brandvold: Spoke about the new rules for the USA Hockey registration. The $45 fee for each player must be paid by each individual online. Coaches will have to do the same and will be reimbursed by the club.
Terry Wallace: Spoke about Scheduling, will be done at the state meeting in August
Squirt International Tournament: will look at sending both the A and B teams, we will send in application to see if they get accepted. Approved with a motion from Sean and was seconded by Tiffany.
October Ice: tabled until next month, need to check on a few details.
Karn Blanchfield: Spoke about a fundraiser for the Blue Line Club. Kyle and Karn will donate the supplies and machine for sno-cones on Crazy-Daze. She would like to have some kids come and help work. The stand will be set up in front of Hasse Plumbing, July 31st.
Kale Stromme: Applications are going out for coach hiring, would like to have an ad put in the paper and on the radio. Deadline to submit applications will be August 13th! They will try to have head coaches in place by our August meeting.
Other Business:
Sean: Checking to see about building a cabinet in locker room for VCR tapes, ect.
Glen: Checking on getting equipment cleaned before registration. Need to get hauled to Minnie H. Steak Fry at Proz Friday, October 17, 2008
Jerseys: Bantam black need to be re-done
With no other business Mark made a motion to adjourn and second by Tiffany, all in favor, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting will be Monday, August 18th at 7:00 PM @ Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lee, Sec DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
June 16, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting June 16, 2008 at the Old Main.
Members Present: Jay S, Jay J, Tiffany, Amy, Sean, Glen, Mark, Jamie
Guests: David Duckworth & Kale Stromme
President Jay Schindele called the meeting to order. The minutes from last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Mark and second from Amy.
Treasures Report: Checkbook balance of $8755.33, invoices were sent out to delinquent fee parents approved with a motion from Sean second by Mark.
Coordinators: David and Kale spoke more about what they want to see with the program:
Quality coaches (recruit to get big applicant pool)
Marketing plan – focus on younger kids
Making it affordable for all kids
Pond Hockey Tournament in Devils Lake – fundraising opportunity for club
Parent Education – Things needed and what game is about
Goal Tender instruction – would like to keep hiring local, decision on anything further will be left up to the coordinators with a motion by Mark
Second by Glen
Recreation Hockey Program
Would like to have round table meeting early August for anyone interested head coaches in place around end of August early September.
New Business: Blueline help pay for addition onto Southgate for Dryland, no vote
Calendars: 10 out of 12 are in and Sold
Gold Fund Raiser: Door prizes and Sponsorships going well, will check on number of participants, Jamie will order a MN Wild putter for Raffle
Card Savers: Peggy still has cards and need to get them out
Registration: September 15th & 16th from 5-7 at the Burdick
Fall Steak Fry: Need to check with Dick, Oct Date
Banquet: Think about other items besides just hockey items
With no other business Mark made a motion to adjourn and second by Tiffany, all in favor, meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting Tuesday, July 21st @ 7:00 PM, Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted
Amy Lee, Sec. DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
May 19, 2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting May 19, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Old Main.
Members Present: Jay S, Pete, Mark, Peggy, Glen, Tiffany, Jay J, Jamie, Sean, Amy
Guests: David Duckworth and Kale Stromme.
President Jay Schindele called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Pete and second by Mark.
Treasures Report: Check book balance is $8,755.33, outstanding money owed for calendars and fees invoices will be sent again. Bill submitted by Tiffany for Jerseys purchased for the 2009 banquet. Approved with a motion by Tiffany second by Sean.
Gaming Report: $4,000 in fund, checking to see if the Ranch would be interested in being a site for gaming. This will be tabled until next meeting, motioned by Tiffany second by Mark.
Coordinators: David and Kale want group development with same philosophy of training in hockey from the Squirt level to Bantam. They will be able to handle issues between parents and coaches. This will be done on strictly a volunteer basis. They would like to see same coaches – same level for several years. Would like to get program up and running as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted for coaches. Board agreed to accept David and Kale perform coordinator duties for the blue line, approved by Peggy motioned by Sean, all in favor.
Equipment Cleaning: Helmets need to be sprayed with bleach – will see if Parkboard can take care of this, all other Equipment needs to be cleaned – will see if Kim at Minnie H can do this, Glen will check on this.
Revisited Portfolio’s 2008-09:
Calendar: Tiffany & Mark, Bids this week for printing by Friday & Advertising by next month
Golf Fund Raiser: Mark, Lake Chevrolet put up $5,000 for a hole in one. Jay S handed out lists for hole sponsorships to each board member
Registration: Need a date for it, looking at the week after Labor Day
Card Savers: Peggy received the cards for distribution
Red & Blue Tickets: Pete, Reslock Printing them will get out at September Meeting
Skate-A-Thon: Jay S, looks like some time in December
Budget Discussion: Jay S handed out a budget sheet with estimated income and expenses for 2008-09, with comparison to last years numbers
New Business:
Mark brought to the board the possibility of a Fall – October Mini (3 day) Hockey Camp for all Levels, taught by a Bantam A coach for Fargo Flyers, and was tabled until next meeting.
With no other business Sean made a motion to adjourn and second by Jamie, All in favor. Meeting was Adjourned.
Next meeting Monday, June 16th @ 7:00 PM Old Main Café
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lee, Sec. BLC
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
P.O. Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
April 21,2008
The DLBLC held its regular meeting April 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Nite Owl.
Members present were Jay S, Pete, John, Mark, Peggy, Glen, Tiffany, Jay J, Jamie, Sean, & Amy.
President Jay Schindele called the meeting to order.
Jay went over the duties that each member will be taking care of:
Pete: R & B
John: Gaming / Signs
Mark: Referee’s
Peggy: Dollar Saver
Glen Kurtz: Steak Fry
Tiffany: Banquet
Jay J: Equipment Registration
Jamie: Banquet
Sean: Equipment Registration
Mark Hendrickson brought to the board Dave Duckworth & Kale Stromme will volunteer to do scheduling of games and tournaments involving coaches. We will table the idea until May.
Dryland Equipment: trying to find a proper place at the rink for access, trying to locate the treadmill the blueline purchased in September – Table until next meeting
Golf Committee for August Tournament – Mark, Jamie, Amy, Tiffany – will be held Friday, August 1st 2008 at the Devils Lake Town and Country Club
Mark suggested an academic reward program for kids next year. He will do some research and bring to next meeting motioned by Peggy second by Tiffany.
Jay S suggested a skate-a-thon to be held some time in early October as a fundraiser. Trish Schindele has the information on getting this set up will have available to club if interested.
We need to review the budget.
Mark motion to adjourn, Peggy second. All in favor meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be May 19th, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Old Main.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lee, Sec. DLBLC
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
February 18, 2008
Members Present: Todd T, Mark H, Jay S, Skip L, Tony P, Pete A,
Glen K, Peggy B
President Todd Thompson called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved with a motion from Skip and second by Todd.
Treasures Report: Check book balance is $ 29,272 on track with budget from last mtg with 1,500 more than projected approved by Tony and Second Peggy.
Old Business:
Gaming: Gaming is doing well. All paid up to April, Note are paid.
Registration: There are still 2 kids that need to pay.
Calendars: Nothing to reports names are ready for the Banquet.
Coaches/Tournaments: Squirts still need to pay for their share of International
Tourney Fees. Glen K will talk to Kim D the team manager and get this taken care of.
Equipment and Jerseys: All practice and game jerseys are to be turned into coaches right after their last game, Equipment Check in is Set for Tues March 18th & Thurs. March 20th from 4:00 – 5:30.
Dryland: Jay and Sean have completed the inventory of dryland equipment.
Dollar Saver Cards: Board voted to continue to do Cards for 2008-2009 season.
Banquet: The Banquet is set for March 31st 6:00 @ the Memorial Bldg. John D has everything lined up and ready, Team Pictures are still needed Skip will take the pictures and email them, Peggy will get letters typed and out.
Referee’s: Need to recruit more level 3.
New Business:
Sportsmen for youth would like the Blue line to sell Tickets and have 1 or 2 people to help at the show.
Annual Meeting will be held on Monday April 21st @ the Nite Owl back room.
7:00 – 7:30 regular board meeting with election of 3 Board members.
Board member positions that will be open are: Todd T, Tony P, & Tom R.
Annual Meeting notice needs to be posted in the News Paper approx. 4 weeks prior.
With no other business Jay made a motion to adjourn and second by Peggy, All in favor. Meeting was Adjourned.
Next Meeting Tues. March 18th @ 7:00, Old Main Café’
Respectfully Submitted
Peggy Burckhard, BLC Sec.
Devils Lake Blue Line Club
PO Box 125
Devils Lake, ND 58301
January 21, 2008
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 John.
Treasures Report: Check book balance is $ 40,787 Right Now, Estimated at the end of the year $ 9,550.00. Treasures report was approved by Tom and Second by Sean.
Old Business:
Gaming: Gaming is Good.
Registration: There are still 4 kids that have not paid, Pete has talked to the parents and believer’s that they will all pay.
Calendars: Better year then last year, but still down from 2006.
Coaches/Tournaments: Everything is good.
Red and Blue Tickets: All tickets sold.
Equipment and Jerseys: Need to inventory dry land equipment.
Dry land: Any Teams that want to participate is to contact Jake Thompson.
Dollar Saver Cards: 139 cards to return to Chuck Erickson. Then we will be able to settle this fund raiser.
Banquet: We need to start gathering up the prizes.
Referees: Parent’s refereeing their own kids games?
We have a shortage of referees, so we have to use all we can or have available.
Signs: looks good for next year.
Steak Fry: $980.00 from Lake Region Motor Sports.
Meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting Tues. February 18 @ 7:00, Old Main Café’.
Respectfully Submitted
Tom Ruele
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