METRO SKATERS HOCKEY LEAGUE March 3, 2003 Board of Directors Meeting - Minutes for March 3, 2003 Location: Livonia Eddie Edgar Date and Time: March 3, 2003, 7:30p.m. Next Meeting - Board of Directors: April 28, 2003. Attendees: Ann Dobija President adobija@visteon.com Terry Mathews Vice President/Adv B tmathews@s4online.com Carrie Sirola Advanced A Director olearyhawks@aol.com Michelle Mosier Intermediate Director Michelle_Mosier@gmaccm.com Derek Fuciarelli Michigan Devils derekf4528@aol.com Torri Crummel Michigan Devils tcrummel@chartermi.net Denise Andring Michigan Devils Teresa Rishel Michigan Devils Angela Reid Gators pepr_12@yahoo.com Sue Soborowski MC Blues avincey@aol.com Eva York Capital Crush eva.griffith@sparrow.com Joanne Lukasik Treasurer jalukasik@aol.com Absent: Patty Formosa Secretary goalie33pf@aol.com Laurie Birchler Rec B Director lbirchler@wideopenwest.com Linda Donikian Rec A Director handsov@hotmail.com Meeting was called to order at 7:38pm. February meeting minutes were reviewed, a motion to pass was made by Joanne Lukasik, seconded by Michele Mosier and passed unanimously. Treasurer's Report: * Update on League Funds: Joanne Lukasik (jalukasik@aol.com. The March Treasurer's Report indicates that the league has a balance of $14,396.41. Two of the nineteen teams have yet to submit the tournament fee. Joanne will contact them via email requesting funds prior to the tournament. New Business: * Review Formal Complaints - Joyce Nowak did not attend the league meeting or respond to the latest emails regarding the complaint filed by the Michigan Devils, and therefore, will not be permitted to participate in the league until all issues presented in the complaint are resolved. It was decided that a Player Suspension area should be added to the website to keep consistent with MAHA practices. * Rule and Regulations Updates (Terry Matthews) - Rule and Regulations were updated to reflect, "under no circumstances can people recruit players to join new or existing teams prior to the end of the season" which is April 30th. Terry has added all of the rules that have been discussed at the last three meetings. Teams are strongly encouraged to review the rules and regulations being no exceptions will be given should the rules not be followed. * MAHA Update (Carrie Sirola (MAHA Rep) - olearyhawks@aol.com) - No updates this meeting. * Ruicci Cup Tournament Update (Ann Dobija) - The Ruicci Cup will be held on March 20th-23rd at Lansing (Arc and Summit Arena). The Lansing Capitol Crush is the hosting team. The cost will be $480 per team (minus the $100 each team paid already at beginning of the season = $380). The tournament fee and Letter of Intents are due by February 17th. Please send checks to Joanne Lukasik (League Treasurer) by February 17th (payable to MSHL) and email Ann Dobija at adobija@visteon.com your Letter of Intent to play in the Ruicci Cup. Joanne's information: Joanne Lukasik 2450 High Meadows Ortonville, Michigan 48462 Email: jalukasik@aol.com * Schedules are done but will not be distributed until the standings are determined. Carrie hopes to have the schedule completed and distributed by March 10th. Schedules will be posted on the website. * Nineteen teams will be participating which requires 37 1/2 sheets of ice (26 1/2 sheets at Arc and 11 at Summit). The Summit has requested a contract and deposit to be submitted. Joanne will review the contract and submit the deposit. Eva will have the Arc provide an invoice with the ice times and when payment is due. * Referees will be done in the same manner as the ice. Eva will find out the total cost and submit it to Joanne. * Score keepers are covered within the ice cost. * Sanction was received and $100 fee paid. * Action Shots Photography will be available. * Eva is working to have Rinky clothing at the rink. * Pro Shop and Concession Stand will be open throughout the tournament. * Hotels will be posted on the site for teams that wish to stay the weekend. * Welcome packets will be distributed. * Carrie will contact Eva to discuss the standing boards. * Trophies (medals) have been ordered. Eva will provide an invoice to Joanne and she will cut a check for the medals. * The hosting team at both rinks will handle the registration table. * Raffle items will be provided. Players and Coaches will be expected to submit their name and team to participate when signing in at their first game. * Officer Nominations (Ann Dobija) * Ann Dobija informed the Board she will be stepping down as President after this season. Nominations for all positions will be accepted now until election night. Please forward nominations to Ann, adobija@visteon.com. One nomination has been submitted. Items of Interest: * Reference Web Site for any updates with regards to the New Business Items Next Meeting: * Schedule Next Board Meeting: April 28, 2003 * Next Meeting Items: * Update from Treasurer * Ruicci Cup Tournament Review Joanne Lukasik motioned to adjourn at 8:55 pm, Derek Fuciarelli seconded and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Ann Dobija, acting Recording Secretary