Michigan Senior Women’s Hockey League
Meeting Minutes ~ April 18, 2007



Meeting Overview
President Joanne Lukasik called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.  

Treasurer’s Report
Johnna reported that there is a balance of $4,461.66. There is nothing outstanding from Ruicci Cup. The only bill left to pay is for the Division winner’s t-shirts. Lisa will order and try to get by the May meeting if possible. 

Old Business
* There is nothing outstanding left from Ruicci Cup. Everything is done. Thanks to the Frozen Assets for a well planned and hosted event. 
* Dorothy Horning (Silver Bullets) has paid her ice bill and therefore can be released to play in the league again and have her name taken off the website.
* There was a complaint regarding the play of a player from the Capital Crush (#27 Cassie Bidinger) during the Crush/Lady Wings game on 3/18/07 of Ruicci Cup. A player from the Lady Wings was hurt from an incident on the ice by #27. During the game this player had 3 penalties called on her (unsportsmanlike and roughing). The league will review the stats for this player and review any past complaints regarding her level of play to deem whether she will be allowed to play at this level next season.  
 New Business
*  There is a call for Board of Director nominations for the 2007-2008 season. Everyone including players, coaches, managers, and team officials are eligible to vote for the Board of Directors. Email Joanne Lukasik any names of people you would like to nominate. Elections will take place at the next league meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 8th at 7PM, Eddie Edgar Arena. To vote you will need to come to the meeting or vote by proxy (authorize, in writing (an email is sufficient), someone to vote on their behalf.  Information will also be posted to the website. 

MAHA/USA Hockey Report:   
Nothing to report. 

MSWHL Development Clinics
The clinics this past year went well although attendance was down. Many of the attendees were already on teams. The number of clinics held during next season will be evaluated. Any ideas/suggestions for increasing participation are welcome. 

Other issues:
* Representatives from Mission asked about the status of the Mission/Windsor Bulls game as well as the dual rostering issue. Nothing is outstanding and there is nothing the Board needs from Mission.
* Question was raised on the decision for selecting referees for Ruicci Cup. Janine Martinez asked what the process was. Joanne and Amy explained that the referees are selected from a group that regularly works the area and that the scheduler (Greg) decides on who they are. Janine was encouraged to submit her name to be considered for next year’s Ruicci Cup.  



Next league meeting is Tuesday, May 8th, 7PM at Eddie Edgar Arena, Community Meeting Room.

Meeting adjourned: 7:40pm
Lisa MelloMSWHL Secretary