MSWHL  MEETING MINUTES  October 7, 2008

Attendees:	Board members  Carrie Sirola, Lisa Mello, Ann Dobija, Joanne Lukasik. Absent:  Carol Schwanger, Sue   McDowell
Division Directors- Kim Godfrey (Intermediate I) Absent: Katie Gee (Advanced), Sarah Mason (Intermediate II), Kerri Kelly (Recreation I), Laurie Birchler (Recreation II).
Members attended: Cathie Coulter (Ice Pack), Michele Monson (Polar Bears), Marcia Bolliard (Renegades).

Meeting was called to order by President Ann Dobija at 7:04pm.

Treasurers Report:  Joanne Lukasik reported that our balance is $8,880.55.  The Nighthawks received their refund and we still need to pay the room fee for Eddie Edgar. All teams have sent in their $150 league fee.    

Old Business:
* No player appeals outstanding. All players that have been approved will be monitored throughout the year.    

New Business:
* Division directors need to attend the meeting each month or send a representative. A reminder will be sent to those directors.  
* Ann reported that 20 teams out of 37 have completed all their paperwork by the deadline. All but 4 of the teams have had communication with Ann and will get their stuff in. 4 teams (Hammerheads, Predators, Lady Wings and McDonalds) have nothing in and there has been no communication. Ann will email them for a status. 

ITEMS STILL NEEDED BY TEAMS
Teams
Player Credential Form
Website Roster-player names/jersey #
Official USA approved roster
Handbook Rules/acknowledgement form
Black Beauty
X
X


Little Caesars
X

X
X
Detroit Dragons
X
X
X
X
Michigan Devils

X


McDonalds
X
X
X
X
Flyers



X
Lady Blues

X
X

Iron Maidens
X
X

X
Metro Blades


X

Hammerheads
X
X
X
X
Ice Picks


X

Lady Wings
X
X
X
X
Rampage



X
Ann Arbor Cyclones

X


Ann Arbor Flames
X
X
X
X
Berkeley Predators
X
X
X
X
 

* Ann did just receive the Recreation II division schedule and will post. All other divisions have sent in the schedule for the first half. 
* DIVISION STATISITICIANS: Please be sure to send Ann your divisions stats minimally of once a month for posting to the site. 
* The goalie sub list has been updated and is posted to the website. If you need a goalie for a game check the list for someone that is approved for your division. Remember you can only use goalies from your current division or lower. If you have a goalie to add to the list, email Lisa Mello at ltmello@umich.edu
*  Ann reported that the September meeting with the new teams and a few existing teams went well. There were a lot of dialogue and great questions. It was decided that we will do this again next year however we will have it earlier in the summer. 
* At the December 2nd league meeting second half schedules can be done. Directors, please make sure you work with your team managers to get the schedule done during that month. The Board will be reviewing teams and stats in late November to determine if any teams will be moved.  

MAHA/USA Hockey Update:
* Carrie Sirola reported that there will be an Over 30 division this year. It is similar to Senior C level. Players must turn 30 years old by December 31, 2008 to be eligible to participate. If your team is interested you need to submit a letter of intent to Patty Madden by November 15, 2008. This commits your team to playing. Nationals will be in Rochester, New York. For more information contact Carrie or Patty Madden. 

Other issues:
* Michele Monson reported that Ted Lindsay will be honored by the Detroit Red Wings this Saturday at Joe Louis Arena with a statue. Ted has been an important part of the success of our league. A book is being written about him and Gil Ruicci has been selected to write the foreword. Ted takes great pride in his involvement in our league and its continued success and growth.   

Next meeting is Wednesday, November 5, 2008. 7PM at Eddie Edgar Arena.  

Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm. Motioned by Lisa Mello and Joanne Lukasik. 


Lisa Mello
MSWHL Vice President
