Annual Meeting: September 14, 2009 Shellbrook High School

Bruce called the meeting to order at 10:00. Introductions were made. Brent Zbaraschuk –the SHA rep. attended. All centers were represented except Beardys. Bruce welcomed all who were there to represent their communities and thanked them for volunteering their time. An explanation of the voting procedure was given.

Confirmation of teams for the 2009-2010 season were confirmed in each division. To date the 7 confirmed teams in Pee Wee are Battleford, Humboldt, West Central, Melfort, Prince Albert, Tisdale and Warman and a possibility is Meadow Lake..

In the Bantam Division, to date the 10 confirmed teams in Bantam are Battleford, Humboldt, Meadow Lake, Melfort, Naicam, Prince Albert, Tisdale, Unity, Warman and West Central.

In the Midget Division, to date the 14 confirmed teams in Midgets are Battleford, Beardy’s, Humboldt, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Midwest, North East, Parkland, Prince Albert , Tisdale, Unity, Warman, Watson and West Central..

Shirley moved the minutes from April 5/09 meeting be adopted. Meadow Lake seconded. Cd .

Shirley moved the financial statement. Seconded by Humboldt. Carried.

Prince Albert moved, seconded by Parkland that we leave the league fees as $300.00 per team for the 2009-2010 season. Cd.

Brent reported on info from the SHA. If you go on their website and under player development you can find all the dates for the camps. Information from the Summit talks was discussed. Parkland made a motion that we recommend to SHA that changing sponsor centers must be done by October 1^st. West Central seconded and discussion followed and motion carried. Also Brent discussed the SHA’s proposal to have the SSMHL and CFHL to consider having a similar constitution. Bruce has already been in discussion with Kelly and Larry regarding some changes. Bruce stated he would review both constitutions more thoroughly during the season and keep all centres updated in this matter. The SHA would like this finalized by the end of the season.

Bruce explained that we apply as a League and pay the fee for the SHA Provincials for each Division. Team Provincial Player Registration Forms should be completed by those teams who feel they have an opportunity to represent our League as the final 2 teams in the provincial league series must immediately send their forms into the SHA following their semi-final victory. Bruce handed out and explained a new format for League play-offs and SHA playoffs which will be discussed at the scheduling meeting.

League start up and completion dates will be decided at the scheduling meeting. League contact forms must be filled in by the scheduling meeting and please bring your cheque for League Fees and Warman Midgets your bond fee to the scheduling meeting.

Please read the sheet on League Scheduling Reminders.

Bruce explained the calendar for the scheduling meeting ON SEPTEMBER 27/09 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE SHELLBROOK HIGH SCHOOL and everyone must have their exact times, dates and location sheets faxed ( 747-4378)or emailed (clemville@sasktel.net) to Bruce by Wednesday, Sept. 23/09 no later than 8 p.m. or you will be fined $200.00. Centres who have 1 or 2 teams in the league must have a minimum of 20 weekend ice times with Fridays no later than 8:30; Sat. 10:30 – 8:30 and Sunday 10:30 – 3:00. Centres with 3 teams need a minimum of 17 ice times that fit in with this schedule. Teams not meeting the minimum ice times will be fined $500.00. Bantam and Midget times can be extended to 4 o’cock on Sunday . Please try and have someone who is familiar with the system to help your new people. Keep in mind you should have dates up to February 28^th.

Midgets please find out when your semester final exams are on in January and any other sporting event finals. Before you leave the meeting your scheduling sheet must be handed into Shirley and also your league fees.

All league trophies are to be returned to the league office by Jan. 15, 2010.

Two more constitutional amendments were presented to be considered for approval by the members. Humboldt moved seconded by Unity that our annual meeting be held in April.

Battleford moved, seconded by Prince Albert that the Past President become part of the executive.

Constitutional amendment under Article 2 –Executive- Unity moved seconded by Battleford that we change league executive rotation order with Rosetown being deleted and Kindersley’s spot now being called West Central. Lloydminster is to be added to end of rotation order list. Cd.

Article 4 –Meetings - B) Battleford moved, seconded by Tisdale that we hold our Annual meeting in April. Cd.

Article 2 B) –Prince Albert moved, seconded by Unity that the Past President become part of the executive. Cd.

Humboldt moved seconded by Tisdale that Article 5 –League Operation –K) change 48 hours to 96 hours to correspond with the SHA handbook be approved. Cd.

Article 5-League Operation Add L) Melfort moved seconded by Humboldt that all teams participating in the CFHL must have approval of the CFHL Executive to participate in tournaments during the time frame of League Play-Offs or League Provincial Play-Offs. Any team not having approval for tournament entry during this time will forfeit their bond and the possibility of removal of the team from League participation for the following season will exist.. Cd.

Article 6- Rules of Play –Add F) Warman moved, seconded by Battleford that all CFHL centres must provide the name and contact information of the referee coordinator in their Association to the League President prior to the start of the regular season. Cd.

The minutes, constitution, playing rules, etc. will be on the internet. E-mail contacts are important. Dale Willick’s e-mail address is now dwillick@littleloon.ca

Prince Albert made a request that we all respect the decisions made by our President as we have one of the best leagues now the way it is being operated and a round of applause for Bruce. No one volunteered to take the President job but some members are approaching certain individuals to see if they would consider the position with Bruce helping as Past President. Bruce stated he would reconsider his resignation for a year if no one steps forward by the scheduling meeting. Naicam is responsible for providing a vice-president for a two year term.

The web site address is www.centrefourhockeyleague.com.

Humboldt moved meeting be adjourned.