PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
PMHA Annual General Meeting 2012
Resolution #1 – Passed March 27, 2012
WHEREAS: The Petrolia Minor Hockey Association has been experiencing a slight decline in membership over the last few years, and
WHEREAS: there is an expressed desire to increase public awareness and the public image of PMHA, and
WHEREAS: the organization ultimately needs numbers to fulfill teams,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the PMHA Executive administer a creative membership recruitment and advertising campaign for the forthcoming season.
SUBMITTED BY: Charlotte Wright Boyd – PMHA Hockey Parent
Resolution #2 - Declined March 27, 2012
WHEREAS: The Petrolia Minor Hockey Association has a responsibility to provide leisure sport and recreational opportunities in our community, and
WHEREAS: the cost of hockey and association expenses continue to rise, and
WHEREAS: it becomes difficult for parents to afford this recreational sport, and
WHEREAS: some youth in our community miss the opportunity to experience this great recreational sport,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the PMHA Executive consider developing an initiative to assist families experiencing financial difficulties, when it comes to enrolling youth in this recreational sport.
SUBMITTED BY: Charlotte Wright Boyd – PMHA Hockey Parent
Resolution #3 – Passed March 27, 2012
WHEREAS: The Petrolia Minor Hockey Association holds a monthly board meeting and several committee meetings throughout the year
WHEREAS: the PMHA membership needs to be informed of what decisions are made for the organization
WHEREAS: the technology to communicate effectively on our website is available
WHEREAS: the minutes could be posted and recorded in a timely fashion
WHEREAS: the current method of distributing minutes is not respectful to our paying membership
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the PMHA executive post the monthly and committee minutes in a timely fashion on our association website.
SUBMITTED BY: Charlotte Wright Boyd - PMHA Hockey Parent
Resolution #4 – Passed March 27, 2012
WHEREAS: The organization has difficulty finding qualified coaches for the younger age groups (tyke and novice house league in particular)
WHEREAS: the distance to travel for some clinics is quite far
WHEREAS: the deadline to be qualifies is August 31st of each year
WHEREAS: there are many new and young volunteers to the system
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the PMHA executive offer coaches clinics early in the season (summer) to allow our volunteers to become qualified by the deadline.
SUBMITTED BY: Charlotte Wright Boyd - PMHA Hockey Parent
Resolution #5 – Passed March 27, 2012
WHEREAS: Hit (checking) hockey is introduced to the travel teams at the Pee Wee level
WHEREAS: the size discrepancy between and 11 and 12 year olds varies
WHEREAS: most players do not know how to give or take a proper check
WHEREAS: the safety of our players should be a concern
WHEREAS: concussions and head shots need to be avoided
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the PMHA executive offer hitting and skills development clinics for our playing members.
SUBMITTED BY: Charlotte Wright Boyd - PMHA Hockey Parent
Resolution #6 – Passed March 27, 2012
WHEREAS: The “Tim Bit” program has been held on Saturday mornings
WHEREAS: due to a variety of variables (ice availability, league commitments, travel team rules etc.) the “Tim Bit” ice time has not been consistent each week
WHEREAS: four and five year olds like consistency
WHEREAS: the” little ones” need their sleep
WHEREAS: they are the “grass roots” of our organization, in order to build from the bottom, up
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the PMHA executive seek to find a consistent reasonable time for the beginner instructional group to attract more members and introduce them to the great game of hockey.
SUBMITTED BY: Charlotte Wright Boyd - PMHA Hockey Parent