Semi - Annual Meeting: April 1, 2007 Shellbrook High School

Bruce called the meeting to order at 10:00. Bruce introduced the executive. All centers were represented except Kindersley who had called to let us know there would be no rep in attendance. They will be fined $375.00. An explanation of the voting procedure was given.

Shirley moved the minutes from last fall. Tisdale seconded. Cd . Bruce informed all teams that since the minutes are located on our website, they should review them prior to future meetings. He is concerned that the info is not being passed on to ice schedulers and board members. Communication within your centre is very important.

Shirley moved the financial statement and a completed one will be distributed out at the fall meeting. Seconded by Naicam. Cd. The question of honorariums came up and should be reviewed at the fall meeting.

Bruce, finishing his 10^th year as President, reported that the league has run very smoothly. Decisions are made so they are best for the league as we are here for the kids. Referees and coaches suspensions were discussed. Bruce thanked all personnel, especially managers, and a big thank you to Stan Weber for his input and being a good listener.

If someone wants to change the league and provincial play-off format please submit to Bruce by August 18, 2007.

Bruce will be attending a SHA Minor Hockey Summit April 13 and 14 in Regina where the future of minor hockey will be discussed. He will inquire as to possibly changing the dates for the Sask. First Bantam Camp as it affects our league play-offs. Maybe the order among the Western provinces should be rotated.

A consensus as to who would be in the league in 2007-08 was taken and Parkland indicated it was doubtful that they would have a Pee Wee or Bantam team. Beardy’s presented an application to have a team in the Pee Wee Diviision. Discussion was held. Melfort moved, 2^nd by Humboldt that Beardy’s be allowed into the league. The vote was 3-3 with 2 abstainers. If Kindersley abstains Beardy’s will not be in the league. They can make another presentation at the fall meeting.

Melfort made a presentation to join the Bantam league. Discussion was held. Parkland moved 2^nd by Prince Albert that Melfort be allowed into the Bantam Division. The vote was 5-3. Melfort is accepted into the league and please have your $500.00 bond mailed in 2 weeks.

Rosetown Midgets would like to be back in the league. Beardy’s moved and Parkland seconded. The vote was 9 for. Carried. Welcome back Rosetown and please mail your bond.

To date we have 9 teams in Pee Wee, 10 in Bantam and 13 in Midget.

The SHA meeting will be held June 8,9 in Saskatoon.

Proposed amendments to the constitution must be submitted by August 18, 2007.

Each centre should email Bruce a contact email address for the summer. To date we have Al in Rosetown, Donna in Melfort, Kelly in Battleford, Kelly in Humboldt, Bob in Naicam, Stuart in Midwest , Bryan in Watson and Dwayne in Unity.

The President’s position is up for election this fall with Melfort providing the Vice President for the next two year term.

The C.F.H.L. Annual Meeting will be September 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Shellbrook High School.

Warman moved the meeting be adjourned.