March 12th, 2005 (added 3/31/05)
Everett Eagles Club
Executive Board Members in attendance:
Ron Olsen - President
Jayna Osterholtz -, Vice President
Rob Keasal - Treasurer
Sue Weiss - Member at Large
Howard Shaw - Member at Large
Jeff Cowles - Member at Large
John Sadro Jr. - Member at Large
Unexcused Absence:
Kjrstin Fitch - Secretary
Meeting called to order at 2:02pm
Motion to approve February 13th, 2005 General Meeting Minutes was made by Joannie
Robbins.
Motion 2nd
Motion passed.
The Nominations Committee has selected an additional 4 people to assist with counting
the votes. This will speed up the process.
Scheduled break was taken for Elections.
Meeting called back to order at 2:25pm. Balloting will still remain open.
Presidents Report:
We received a letter from General Manager, Doug Soetaert thanking the Booster Club for
the Video Projection Screen.
It has been confirmed that cameras will not be allowed during the playoffs.
Vice President Report:
No Report
2:30 P.M. - Balloting is now closed. Counting will begin at 3:00 P.M.
Treasurer Report:
$7376.50 Cash in Bank which includes the Tri Cities Bus Trip
$514 has been raised so far for the calendars
Secretary Report:
No report
Scrapbook Committee:
Players received their books, the party was a success. The Board is working on next
year's program depending on the camera policy.
Secret Pal Committee:
Reveal Party was a success. 2 pals did not show. The extra food leftover was taken to the
office and players the next day.
Membership Committee:
363 Family Memberships to date.
Road Trip Committee:
Tri Cities, March 19th - 27 spots on the bus have been sold. 9 tickets sold 1 remains.
FIERCE Predator Award:
Today is the last day that we will be accepting your votes. There will be voting slips at
the Booster Club table at tonight's game.
Events Committee:
The Events/Hospitality Committee hosted the Parents on February 19th. This was a
private event and only 2 members of the Committee were in attendance. Parents were
given a gift bag that included a signed player silhouette, cookbook, and a map of Everett
donated by the Chamber of Commerce and a rose for the mothers donated by QFC. The
Hotel provided the cake, cookies, coffee and punch. Thank you letters were received
from the Hamill, Potuer and Leavitt families.
Silhouette Auction:
The player Silhouette auction will run through March 16th. All Silhouettes must be
picked up and paid for by March 18th. Bidding starts at $20. In the case of a tie, the 2 (or
more) tying bidders will be contacted to resubmit their highest bid on March 18th. These
silhouettes were donated by a Booster Club member.
RE: Parents Weekend - It was suggested that next year parent's weekend be announced to
the membership so that people can contribute or donate.
Also have it be a function where there are no representatives of the Booster Club in
attendance. Have the office distribute the gifts.
Website:
We are looking for a Volunteer to help with the website. Interested parties should submit
their name and a brief paragraph about their knowledge and experience to
boosters@silvertipsboosterclub.com
Portland Social:
We will be hosting a social with the Portland Winterhawks before today's game in the
Everett Events Center Conference Room at 6pm. Popcorn and water will be donated. The
Events Center does not allow us to bring outside food or drinks in.
Suggestions from the Members:
*More membership events
*More events w/ the Players
*Vancouver Road Trip
*Endorse monthly Social at the Flying Pig
*Have the Scrapbook Buddies include pictures of their Secret Pal in the scrapbook
*Get mid season feedback for Secret Pals
*Organize a Booster Club table committee
*More input from membership as to what Road Trips are planned
*Post the Executive Board Minutes
*Purchase another piece of exercise equipment for the Team.
*Picture Buttons
*Hockey for Dummies Pamphlet
*Distribute a list of planned events at the beginning of the season
*Prearrange 3 food drives for the season
*Sell Italian Charms for bracelets
*Distribute leftover Calendars to the Members
*Make a coupon book with local businesses just for Booster Club Members
*Discuss where money is being spent
*Everyone should join a committee
*Have a script for the Booster Club table that explains what we do
*Have a suggestion box at the table
*Send out a list of committees and who is volunteering on those committees
*Have current players on the Calendar
*Recognize Mary Brown for all that she does for the Secret Pal committee
*Post committees and volunteers on the website
A short recess was taken
3:51pm - Meeting was called back to order.
Election Results:
Ballots Issued to Members:
Absentee's mailed
Members present at meeting
Total
59
51
110
Ballots Returned to be counted:
Absentee
Members present
Total
56
51
107
(94.9%)
(100%)
Each member was able to vote for one candidate for each of the following positions:
President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary, a maximum of 107 votes each. (In all
cases, % rounded to nearest tenth).
President
Ron Olsen (winner)
Craig Wood
No choice marked
Total
65
39
3
107
(60.7%)
(36.4%)
(2.8%)
Vice-President
Mike House (winner)
Mike Cole
No choice marked
Total
76
24
7
107
(71.0%)
(22.4%)
(6.5%)
Treasurer
Ryan Hanggi (winner
No choice marked
Total
99
8
107
(92.5%)
(7.5%)
Secretary
Sheri DiMaggio (winner)
Darcy Dreger
No choice marked
Total
76
27
4
107
(71.0%)
(25.2%)
(3.7%)
Each member was able to vote for two candidates to the position of Member-at-Large, a
maximum of 214 votes. (107x2=214). (Again, in all cases, % rounded to nearest tenth).
Member-at Large (1 Year Term)
Jeff Cowles (winner)
Pat Hawes (winner)
Jayna Osterholtz
Laine Hogle
No choice marked
Total
70
69
39
27
9
214
(32.7%)
(32.2%)
(18.2%)
(12.6%)
(4.2%)
I'd like to thank all of the members who participated in the election process by voting and
the members of:
The Nominating Committee:
- - - - - - - -Lori Caldwell
- - - - - - - -Rebecca Marcucci
- - - - - - - -Jan Shaw
and ballot counting volunteers:
- - - - - - - -Paul Lucas
- - - - - - - -Cindy Lucas
- - - - - - - -Janet Hawes.
This statement will also be available at the Booster Club Table.
These new (and returning) Executive Board members will be installed on June 1st 2005,
per the bylaws.
Jeff Cowles, ESHB Member-at-Large
Chairman, Nominating Committee
March 12th, 2005
QUESTIONS:
Please refer all questions to Jeff Cowles at ESHBCNomCmte@aol.com .
Motion to adjourn at 3:53pm
Motion was 2nd
Motion passed