JAHO (Ref and Discipline Stuff) -
Jack had a meeting last week and passed on all the things that we had asked him to tell the officials. It was received very well, and we need to also remember that it depends on the official. Colin said we really just want to have them crack down on disrespect of the officials.

Colin asked if we could lock in a rate change for a few years at a time with JHO. JHO has approved a rate increase for next year to $75 per game from $69. They need to pay the scorekeepers more to have them show up to the games. There hasn't been a rate increase in 3 years, and this will probably stay in effect for a while. There is workers comp litigation going on right now up north ---- and based on that outcome, there may need to be another increase in fees (if they need to pay for workers comp). Terry is currently working on a new/revised contract between JHO and JAHA, and Jack will check into locking a rate in for a couple of years.

In the A tier, there are too many tempers flaring - too many altercations and issues. There were two game misconducts recently. If a player is going fast to the goal, then it's not a penalty if they stop and still shoot - the defense doesn't have the right to take out the offense or demand a penalty. JAHA needs to remind the players that this is recreational hockey, not professional competition. "Tone it down."

Contact in the face-off is an issue they are trying to address right now. They will be calling these more often.

There was discussion regarding the Tier A game misconduct incident, and JHO/JAHA believes that it's been taken care of, but at what level do we institute additional discipline? It was decided that Colin would call Trevor and let him know that we won't have them come before the disciplinary board, but he is warned. Jack stated that the "fighting rule" is allowed to be interpreted pretty widely by the refs. Colin will check the by-laws as to whether or not the disciplinary board is a standing committee, or whether it is supposed to be ad hoc as it is now.

There was discussion regarding an incident in WA, and there was question about why and what happened (Karen, Mayia, Tami). Colin will check with the refs (Luke and Rich) about why they called what they did. Also, JAHA should remind the membership that we are here to resolve player/ref/team issues. JHO is also happy to answer any questions that come up regarding calls and why they are made.

STORAGE UNIT -
Across from the AK Brewery. Alice will be putting a filing cabinet in the unit. There is a combination lock to get into the building and then another combo lock to get into the unit. Alice will help to organize, since Colin doesn't know how to file. We want to put in extra jerseys, goalie equipment, etc.

TIER C BALANCE -
A Green team player had written about their balance - they lost big the other night. There are several players in C right now that should probably be in tier B, but it's pretty late in the season, and not much room in B. We'll try to keep the lines of communication open between the tier reps (Colin's team sucks too, so whatever). The tier B rep will send out an email asking if there are any shortages on B teams (injury, etc.) in case some of the good C players can move up.

BANQUET -
Thomas appointed to help organize
Alice will help with awards.
Brett will work on the voting system for tier awards. Either on line, or a visit to the teams. Team nominations are due by a certain date... then vote on line? Matt has some ideas on how it would be more fair/all inclusive. We'll try to do it early this year, and have the awards already chosen before the banquet. Awards will be at the tier level (not team). MVP, Best Defense, Best Sportsmanship, Best Goalie and Most Improved (only for WB and tier C - each team).
Entertainment? Open to anyone who wants to organize it.
Julie will check into the facility (yacht club). Check with Thomas, as he is the keeper of the tournament schedule.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE -
Fools on ice is the first week in April - lots of women will be gone. Jana will check with Thomas regarding the schedule.

BOARD MEMBERS FOR NEXT YEAR -
Colin is supposed to head up a nominating committee (per bylaws?). Think about who can be on the Board next year. Let's get some nominations going.

UNPAID PLAYERS -
Delegate to the tier reps. People that came in late (or through the back door) and haven't paid yet - others that haven't joined USA Hockey yet, etc. Colin will follow up with Dave McKenna regarding his registration. Were there inconsistencies in how goalie-combo-players were charged. Chuck will calculate how many times they play goalie and get refunds for that portion.

TIER A GOALIES -
Colin and Randy will take care of the issues here.

NEXT MEETING -
Colin will be out March 13 - April 12. Monday March 10.