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2014 WAYHA Annual Meeting. Registration Update. Program Update. 2013-2014 Hockey Program Offerings Bantam B - Competed in District 9 PeeWee A - Competed in District 9 Squirt A - Competed in District 9 Squirt C1 - Competed in District 9 Squirt C2 - Competed in WMHL
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Program Update • 2013-2014 Hockey Program Offerings • Bantam B - Competed in District 9 • PeeWee A - Competed in District 9 • Squirt A - Competed in District 9 • Squirt C1 - Competed in District 9 • Squirt C2 - Competed in WMHL • U-10 Girls - Independent • Mites - In-House League & Jamborees • Learn to Skate Program
Fundraising/Marketing Update • Calendars • Printed 1,400 and sold 1,324 this year • Sales increased by 124 calendars from prior year • 2nd Annual WAYHA Golf Fundraiser • Held April 27, 2013 at Cedar Valley Golf Course • 20 Foursomes participated • Raised over $4,000 • 3rd annual event to be held SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014 • Tournaments • Filled all 3 8-team WAYHA tournaments at Bud King this year • Hosted 10-team District 9 Squirt B tournament • Arena Signage • Generated approximately $12,000 of signage revenue this year
Equipment Update • Continued our tradition of providing equipment to all players that needed it at no additional cost • Purchased Equipment to Support LTS and Mite Programs • 65 sets of complete equipment for LTS skaters • 20 pairs of youth skates • 20 youth helmets • Total cost $5,200 • Received grants from the Slaggie Foundation and the Morrie Miller Athletic Foundation to fund entire cost of this equipment
Facilities Update • No significant progress on ice system replacement • City of Winona has an evaluation of the arena and a plan prepared • Total cost estimated at $1.1 - $1.5 million • Summer Schedule • The ice is being removed from the rink – no summer ice • Flooding will begin in August and be ready by September 1 • Outdoor Rink • Winter weather cooperated this year and outdoor ice was heavily used • Scoreboard Replacement • Board has approved up to $16,000 to replace current scoreboard and add an additional scoreboard for other end of arena • Coke and Winona National Bank have agreed to scoreboard sponsorships which will fund majority of scoreboard cost
Gambling Update • 6 active gambling sites in Winona • Mankato Bar • Rosie’s Pub • Handy Corner • Westfield Golf Course • Betty Jo’s • The Horse • Association Impact • Gambling proceeds cover major expenses associated with operating the arena (utilities, facility repairs) – allow us to keep skating fees low • Gambling continues to donate back to the association every year. • $40,000 contribution – 2012 • $30,000 contribution - 2013 • $25,000 contribution - 2014 • These donations are used to keep our association in a strong financial position
Election of Board Members • WAYHA By-Laws Require a 12-16 Person Board of Directors • Nine Board Members Continuing to Serve Paul Kintzle (‘15) Brian Buerck (‘15) Gabe Vargas (‘15) Chris Cichosz (‘16) Mike Slaggie (‘16) Mike Carney (‘16) Paul Killian (‘16) Tanya Fegre (’16) Ditlev Larsen (‘16) • Four Current Board Member Seeking 2nd Term Todd Paulson Lee Trombetta Erin Benson Josh Anderson • Three People Seeking Initial Election to Board Steve Kovala Pete Watkins Staci Gricius