Annual Meeting: April 18, 2010 Shellbrook High School

Bruce called the meeting to order at 10:00. Bruce welcomed all who had made the commitment to attend. All centers except Battleford were represented. We had guests from Onion Lake Midgets and Shellbrook Bantams also attend. An explanation of the voting procedure was given.

Congratulations to Melfort Pee Wees, Humboldt Bantams and Humboldt Midgets on winning the League title and West Central Midgets the B side. Humboldt Midgets also won Provincials.

A consensus as to who would be in the league in 2010-11 was taken. Meadow Lake will still be on probation in Pee Wee. Lloydminster made a presentation wondering if we would allow them in the league. Prince Albert moved, seconded by Meadow Lake that if they have no league and with SHA approval then a modified schedule as set out by the Pee Wees at the league scheduling meeting could be adopted. The vote was passed and will be confirmed after everyone has talked to their Minor Sports Association.

Melfort moved, 2^nd by Warman that Unity Bantams be a full fledged member of the Centre Four Hockey League. Cd. A presentation was made by Parkland Bantams. Warman moved and West Central seconded that Parkland be allowed in the league. Defeated.

Midwest moved and Unity 2^nd that Lloyd be a full fledged member of the Centre Four League in Midget Division. Carried Onion Lake made a presentation to be accepted in the Midget League. Our constitution allows only 14 teams. Beardys moved seconded by Warman that we allow them in the league if a team drops out by July 30^th and confirmation from SHA would have to be given. Defeated.

West Central moved the minutes from last fall. Humboldt seconded. Cd. Bruce informed all teams that since the minutes are located on our website, they should review them prior to future meetings. Melfort moved and seconded by Warman all Pee Wee teams must have the S.T.O.P. sign on the back of their home and away sweaters. Cd.

Shirley moved the financial statement and Parkland seconded. Cd.

Bruce gave his President’s report and Kudos to all the managers for a job well done and a big thank you to Jason Hutchinson and Janelle Clements for their help this year. Bruce reviewed the SHA proposed constitution for the C.F.H.L. that would be similar to the SSMHL. He raised a number of points from the proposed constitution and received feedback from the membership on which direction we should adopt. Bruce and Shirley will rewrite the constitution and email to the summer contacts for each centre to review with their local association. We will then vote on the new constitution at our fall meeting.

In regards to improvements to the league scheduling meeting there was discussion on increasing the number of ice times teams needed to bring as a result of the league extending to the end of February. Melfort moved, seconded by Humboldt that the Pee Wees have 20 weekend times. Cd. Unity moved, seconded by West Central that the Bantams are required to have 20 weekend times. Cd

North East moved, seconded by Parkland that the Midgets have 20 weekend with Prince Albert having 17. Cd. It was suggested that teams close together try to play games during the week so there would be more opportunity on weekends for teams further apart. Bruce stated that each team would be required to have 2 people at the scheduling meeting or be fined $200.00. It was decided that the league policy for allowing teams to attend 2 tournaments be maintained, however, each Division could increase that number with consensus from their group at the scheduling meeting. Also teams must have approval from their Division at the scheduling meeting to participate in tournaments during the time frame of League Play-offs or League Provincial Play-offs. Prince Albert moved, seconded by North East in order to establish the final standings on December 31^st for Provincial League Playoffs on an equal basis, we use the number of games played by the team in each Division that has scheduled the least number of games prior to our Dec. 31^st deadline as the number to calculate all teams winning percentage. Cd.

Feedback was given on the league best of three or two game total goal. Reps are to discuss with their local associations and it will be voted on at the fall meeting. Provincial playoffs will remain two game total goal series.

North East moved, West Central seconded that we give Jason Hutchinson an honorarium of $300.00. Cd. Unity moved Midwest seconded that we give Janelle Clements a $100.00 honorarium. Cd.

Humboldt moved seconded by North East that Shirley Tomporowski, Bruce Clements, and Jim Willoughby be the signers on the Centre Four account . Cd.

Prince Albert moved and West Central seconded that since we have a potential sponsor we look into getting a new midget trophy. Cd.

Warman moved, seconded by Prince Albert that we have ONE meeting in the fall to also include scheduling and it will be held September 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Shellbrook. As a result of this motion, Bruce recommended that all centres must commit their teams to the 2010/2011 season by July 31^st or they will forfeit their bond. Also scheduling dates for all teams must be into Bruce by Tuesday, September 7^th at 8 o’clock.

West Central thanked all teams for rescheduling when they had their fire. Prince Albert thanked Bruce for all his work and we are here for another year!

The SHA meeting will be held June 4, 5 in Regina.

Please leave a summer contact person’s name and e-mail.

Melfort moved the meeting be adjourned.