METRO SKATERS HOCKEY LEAGUE

Monthly Meeting Minutes for November, 2000
Location:  Farmington Hills Arena
Date and Time: November 30 2000, 6:30 p.m.

Next Meeting: January 25, 2001, 6:30 p.m., at Farmington Hills Arena.

Attendees:
Ann Dobija			President
Jan BenDor			Recording Secretary
Terry Mathews		Vice President
George Tilli			Southfield Storm
Stephanie Henkel		Nighthawks
Ralph Engle			Nighthawks
Kim Godfrey			Barracudas
Joanne Lukasik		Barracudas
Debbie Benedict		Polar Bears
Jenna Murphy			Predators
Linda Donikian		Freeze
Angie Santoro			Greene Construction
Patty Formosa			Sting
Michelle Mosier		Cheap Skates
Irene Blanchard		Capital Crush
Susan Butler			Capital Crush
Donna Skelcy			Righteous Blades
Colleen Moran		Wildcats
Kim Capaldi			Windsor Rush
Val Pomajba			Windsor Rush
Michelle Smith		Bruno's Dive Shop
Kathy Cafferty		Ice Pack
Janine Martinez		Garden City Jets
Michelle Bridges		Stingrays
Shelley Coe			Cyclones
Kim Klase			Cyclones
Torri Crummel		Michigan Devils

The meeting came to order at 6:38 p.m. 

The October meeting minutes were accepted on a motion by George Tilli, seconded by Patty Formosa, and passed unanimously.

New Score Sheets
Terry Mathews explained that the sheets contain a typo-"Home" is printed in both boxes, instead of a box for Visitors.  Please correct your sheets.
The new form is based on the Inner City League form.  After each game, be sure to have both teams review the sheet for accuracy, then have the officials sign the sheet, and always fill it out legibly!  Ann warned everyone that a sheet turned in beyond the 24 hour time limit will result in a forfeit.  The new supply of score sheets was almost completely distributed at the meeting.  To print more, Terry will try to get an estimate lower than $180.  There was a unanimous vote to reprint 400 more score sheets.

Standings:
Standings are posted on the web site.

Financial News (Michele Monson):
* Jan and Michele will be working to install and implement the League's books in Quick Books (Intuit software).
* $9,651.53 is currently in the bank with bills still outstanding.  The attorney's bill is $1, 306.90.  The vote was unanimous to pay Lena Agree for work done to revise our bylaws to conform to IRS requirements.  Subtracting from the bank balance some outstanding Ruicci Cup expenses, the expected balance is $4,144.63.

New Business:
* Schedules/Rosters:  After Monday, Dec. 4, please view the website to ensure your roster information is correct (including ice, player names, numbers and positions) and to see that schedule changes have been applied.  E-mail updates to Ann at adobija@visteon.com.
* Web Site Update: Schedule and roster information have been applied.  Ann is working on posting the standings.
* Corporate and Tax Exempt Status: Jan BenDor and Terry Mathews are working with Lena, and will convene an officers' meeting to complete the proposed new Bylaws.  On a vote to continue pursuing the direction of bylaws reforming the League structure, as outlined, 20 voted in favor, with none opposed or abstaining.
* Vote on By-Laws Change
o Canadian Fee for Ruicci Cup
Two reps from the Canadian Windsor Rush presented a written proposal, amending further Article III, section 2, on membership.

"Section 2b.  Canadian Team Options for Participation in Ruicci Cup
When the value of the American dollar is greater than the value of the Canadian dollar, and the cost to the Canadian team to participate in the Ruicci Cup Tournament could cause the Canadian team inequitable financial burden, the Canadian team may elect one of these two options:

2b.1	Canadian Team Chooses Not to Participate
The portion of the Canadian team's initial fee allocated for the Ruicci Cup entry fee, as allocated in Membership section 2, shall be refunded to the Canadian team.  [This section was noted to be unnecessary as any team can request a refund upon withdrawing from the Tournament by announced deadlines.]

2b.2	Canadian Team Chooses to Participate
The initial deposit for membership, per Membership section 2, that includes a fee allocated for Ruicci Cup entry, shall be paid in American funds and shall not exceed 25% (twenty five percent) of the total entry fee.  The Canadian team shall pay the balance of the Ruicci Cup fee in Canadian funds."

Val Pomajba moved, Linda Donikian seconded a motion to consider the proposal.  Discussion ensued on how to make a fair fee, looking at the practices of other tournaments.  During discussion, concerns were raised about how the Tournament would be affected financially, so that ice and other costs are covered.  The Cup costs $15,000 to run, so the subsidy of $300 would not seriously impair the Cup's finances.  It was also pointed out that since all teams have the option to get a refund, the only real change needed to the bylaws would be "2b.2"

To amend Article III, adding a section 2b, [composed of the two paragraphs in italics above, edited together] the vote was 23 for, none opposed, none abstained. 

* Ruicci Cup:  The committee had no representatives present so this update was brief.
                  Some discussion ensued on the value of a printed tournament program.  The
                  committee has decided that since ads sold will be a clear profit, the League stands to
                  benefit from a program.  Each team needs to bring in one item for a silent auction-      
                  Greene Construction will coordinate.

Items of Interest:
* Reference Web Site for any updates with regards to the New Business Items.
* Stoney Creek Tournament in Toronto Hamilton area Jan. 12-14, Div. B-C, moved up from Valentine's weekend on which they will hold a novice tournament.  Contact Nick at 905/664-1408 or Jim at 905/643-0561.  Fee is $500 Canadian, $300 U.S.  Good place to stay is at Burlington 905/681-0762, Travel Lodge, $90 night Canadian.
* Detroit News Monday issue had a good article on the Barracudas!  We're getting more coverage on the sports pages.

Next  Meeting:
* Schedule Next Meeting - The vote was unanimous to not hold a December meeting.  Next meeting will be January 25, Thursday, at 6:30 p.m.
* Next Meeting Items:
o Ruicci Cup Update
o Corporate and Tax Exempt Status

Motion to adjourn by Patti Formosa, and seconded by Susan Butler, approved and adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jan BenDor, Recording Secretary.
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