A board meeting of the Houston Hockey Booster Club, Inc was held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Luby’s Cafeteria in Houston,Texas. President Margaret Martin presided over the meeting. Executive board members present were Margaret Martin, Melanie Ogren, Ivan Kusjanovich, Patrick Humphrey, John Shaw, Renae Rives, and Joy Lister. Also in attendance were Josh Lister and Dale Humphrey. The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM.
The minutes from the December board meeting were presented.Typographical errors were noted. John made a motion to accept the minutes with the changes noted. Melanie seconded.The motion was passed unanimously.
Barbara was not present to present the treasurer’s report due to illness in the family.
Committee Reports:
The Booster Club website has been updated by Lisa Munoz (Co-Chair). Margaret advised the board to check out the improved website.
Ivan gave the membership committee report. He stated that there are now 97 members. Margaret gave him a new application for a family.
Kelli Stohs was not present so Margaret gave the report on Club Activities. Bowling was suggested. The board discussed locations and will have Kelli check into Palace Lanes, Houston 300, Dave & Busters, AMF, Sugar Land, and Bellaire for prices and dates.
Kristi Parrott resigned her position with the Houston Hockey Booster Club. She will be returning the Scrapbooks. Margaret shared with the Board that Lisa Carpenter had an interest in taking over the Scrapbook for the Club. She will verify with Lisa. Then email the Board for approval.
The Booster Club Banquet raised $6,105 for Kids Unlimited. Fifty tickets have been collected for Kids Unlimited to attend the game to receive the check. The game will be on Sunday, March 5th.
The March 14th bus trip to San Antonio to watch the Aeros play was cancelled. The Houston Aeros will be having their own Bus trip on April 11th.
The Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser raised $527 for Kids Unlimited and Nolan’s charity, The Texas Lyme Association. The Aeros players also donated $700 to go to the Texas Lyme Association.
Margaret asked what was thought of the last general meeting location and the consensus was that the Red Onion Mexican Grill was not a favored place.
New Business:
Margaret presented the idea of the Booster Club having its own Facebook page. A member of the Booster Club had opened one up on his own without the Board approval. It was canceled and the member ended his membership as well. After much discussion about the pros and cons of the page, John Shaw made a motion for Josh Lister to build the page then turning over administration to Margaret. Renae seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Basil Reyna resigned as Table Chair. Steven Dean has offered to take over Chair but since Lisa Munoz is Co-Chair she will take over Chair. Steven will be offered Co-Chair. If he accepts, an email will be sent out to the Board for a motion and a vote.
Margaret asked the board members present for their approval to purchase a Get Well card for the Aeros team doctor, Dr. Matsui. Club members could go by the table at the game to sign and Margaret will pick up.
Melanie Ogren has been busy getting the names together for people who want to run for next years Board.
Margaret informed the board that Jerry Meins might be retiring this year. Discussion about a party for Jerry; be it a Feed the Team set up, dinner at a restaurant, appetizers/cash bar setup, etc. Do we want to make it a general meeting deal? Café Adobe was discussed as the location. Margaret will get back to the board with prices, deposits, and dates.
The next board meeting will be
Motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at