Minutes
NMBA Executive, Board Meeting April 30, 6:00 PM Dream
Catcher Room (LHHS) Present, Brad Janes, 3. Approval of March 2013 minutes –
motioned by Phil, seconded by Scott 4
Agenda
Items B.
Announcing Candidates
- Public Calls for Individuals / 30 days notice of Annual General Meeting and Election were published
in the Daily Gleaner and posted on our website. C. Under-13
Guidelines Fees will be set
annually by the NMBA for the U13 extended season. Currently have 3 teams
running a 7 week program. 2014 Fees
estimated to be $130 per player. D. Review of
Minute Book - book including incorporation documents from Matthews McCrea Elliott was given to secretary for safekeeping. E. AGM - Annual General Meeting will be held Thurs. May
30, 7:PM @ LHHS library. F. BNB Update
(Learn to Train) Mike McKay attended
meeting- good experience. Learn to Train & Beyond EDP programs were
discussed. BNB is making a concerted effort to extend the U13 season. BNB highlighted
NMBA student coach involvement G. Sponsorship
for kids who make Provincial Teams John Hickey spoke of the high costs incurred by athletes
who make elite provincial teams. Motion made by John H, Seconded by Vicky, to
set aside a maximum of $1000 annually for a NMBA Sportsfund which can award a
maximum of $200 grant per athlete ( based on the number of applicants received
each year) by players who are selected for Provincial Teams. Grant cheques will
be made payable to BNB and the recipient athletes are encouraged to attend AGM
of other NMBA meeting to speak of their experiences.
Treasurer’s Report Current
report was distributed to attendees and discussed briefly. Discussed setting up
a annual Scholarship of $250 which would be given to one male and one
female graduating student, who played on NMBA teams, and is pursuing post
secondary education. Wording of motion
and details on application process to be set at next meeting. President’s Report
Brad thanked members for their year(s) of service and spoke
to his enjoyment of his tenure as President. Motion to adjourn @
7:37 by Vicky
1. Call Meeting to Order @ 6:07 by
Brad
2. Adoption of Agenda - motion to
approve Brad, seconded Vicky
A. NMBA Executive Intentions for
Re-Offering. John Hickey has vacated the Office of Vice President
and submitted his signed application for Presidency. John McGrattan has
re-offered as Treasurer, Scott Williams has offered to fill VP voide.
NMBA
APRIL 30, 2013
AGENDA
1. NMBA Executive Intentions for Re-Offering
2. Announcing Candidates i.e. Public Calls for Individuals
3. Under-13 Guidelines Moving Forward (set fees, reviewed annually); u-13 extended season
4. Review of Minute Book moving forward
5. AGM Time, Location
6. BNB Update (Learn to Train)
7. NMBA Financial Aid for BNB Players
8. Financial
9. Treasurer's Report
10. President’s Report
10. Other
March 28
2013
LHHS
In attendance: Brad Janes, John McGrattan, Ryan Chase, Scott Williams, John Hickey, Phil Wilson. Absent: Shelley Foreman, Vicky Patterson)
Meeting called to order at 6:01 p.m. by BJanes
Motion to accept agenda as amended by RChase. Seconded by SWilliams.
Motion to Approve Minutes by JHickey. Seconded by PWilson.
New Business
1. Recap of NMBA season was presented. Mini girls and bantam girls all earned bronze medal finishes at BNB championships. Mini boys finished season strong. All three clubs competed well for the 2012-13 season. It was hoped strong numbers will increase the amount of NMBA teams in 2013-14.
2. Under-13 Update. Brad confirmed under-13 girls’ team would operate. He would join JKerr as coaches for the team and LHHS Grade 12 student Julie MacFawn would be an assistant coach. Coaching committee would be in attendance for tryouts. RChase to run tryouts.
3. A spring/summer league was requested for the NMBA for high school students. There was discussion, but the option may be open for LHHS to run the program as a fundraiser for 2013-14. RChase was to check for potential non-traditional time frames such as Friday night/Sunday morning.
4. BJanes indicated May 30 would be the NMBA AGM and had asked all board members to prepare whether they intended to run for re-election. Executive positions up in 2013 include president and treasurer. BJanes had indicated in February he would not seek re-election.
Treasurers Report as Distributed by JMcGrattan. NMBA treasurer indicates the change in policy from teams operating its own budgets to the association handling financial distribution as warranted has resulted in a more manageable process. Final regular season gym bills were being tallied and prepared for April and hopefully AGM.
President's Report- BJanes asked all members to talk to people in the community to gauge interest for board positions. NMBA momentum needs to be carried into the 2013-14 season.
Motion to Adjourn by BJanes at 7:32. Seconded by PWilson
NMBA Board Meeting
Thursday, March 28
6 p.m.
LHHS
Agenda
1. Recap of 2012-13 club team performances
2. Under-13 update
3. Potential spring/summer league request
4. NMBA executive intentions for 2013-14
Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report
Feb. 27, 2013
Present, Brad, Vicky, Ryan, John McG, Scott, Phil, Shelley
Regrets, John Hickey.
Meeting called to order by President at 6:35
Motion to Accept Agenda as amended, Brad, Vicky
Motion to approve Minutes Shelley, Ryan
New Business
1. BNB Registration Updates -1 mini girls, 1 mini boys, 1 bantam girls, midget girls, twomidget boys, juvenile girls, juvenile boys teams. Letter from Donnie McPhee was given to Ryan to give to John Hickey re last year’s midget girls outstanding invoicing error.
2. Under-13 Updates Brad spoke about Under 13 coaching updates. Ryan to look into gymnasium availability. Coaching committee to choose players from lists submitted by each jurisdiction. Ryan will report in April about progress.
3. BNB Meeting Update (length of season) was discussed at last conference call meeting, length of season discussed which would eliminate school- age class crossover conflict. Travelling road show wasn’t as well attended as they hoped. Bantam development-EDP- will be brought back.
4. Sponsorships- Bantam Jerseys need to be replaced, Bird Stairs will contribute, NB Egg Producers to contribute towards replacements as well as providing swag for future use.
5. Year End Banquet- Brad checked with Willie O Ree. Pizza party to be held for mini teams and parents Door and draw prizes, 3X $100 OFF Registration AND half price Nash Registration. March 26th or 27th is the tentative date.
6. SNYB Program Final Day/Season Wrap up was held Sunday, 100 people in attendance. Great comments, looking forward to bigger numbers for next year. Unused kits to be returned.
7. Spring Developments Clinics, A number of parents from NMS and Devon Middle were inquiring about spring basketball opportunities. Possible to start up a NMBA Spring camp for younger players (younger than EDP age level). Skill- development oriented.
Treasurers Report as Distributed-minimal activity. John spoke to Adam Humphrey and paid balance due.
President's
Report- Officials fees will be going up by $5 per game each year for next 3
years to match
Motion to adjourn.
Brad
NMBA Board Meeting
Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
6:30 p.m. @ LHHS
Agenda
1. BNB Registration Updates
2. Under-13 Updates
3. BNB Meeting Update (length of season)
4. Sponsorships
5. Year End Banquet
6. SNYP Final Day/Season Wrapup
NMBA Executive, Board Meeting
Thursday January 25 7:00 PM
Dream Catcher Room (LHHS)
Present: Brad Janes, Vicky Patterson, John Hickey, Shelley Foreman, Ryan Chase, John McGrattan, Scott Williams, Phil Wilson. Absent: Charlene Woolaver.
1. Call Meeting to Order by Brad @ 7:07
2. Adoption of Agenda as amended Brad, Ryan
3. Approval of December Minutes motion Vicky, Scott
4. Business Arising from the Minutes -none
5. Agenda Items
a. BNB Update: Monday Jan 14 the road show commenced. John Hickey spoke about their discussion of length of season; could see mini and bantam divisions run from September and culminate with provincial championships the first weekend of January before the kids go back to school. Zone, double teaming and Steve Nash Program(s) were also discussed.
b. BNB Provincials – Denis and Mali are all set.
c. NMBA Co-Host request - Mali Coulombe and Linda Speedy to co-host their provincials.
d. Elections and Departures- changes to board in spring to be discussed in February meeting.
e. Under 13 – anticipate running programs again this year.
f. Alexander Gibson Memorial School- waiting for response to overtures made by Brad, he will reconnect to discuss.
g. Steve Nash Program End of Year- Sat Feb 16, Ryan is looking for input and volunteers. Marysville location to be used. Will set up skills and drills competition and have snacks for participants.
6) Finance- financial reports were distributed and reviewed. Association is to pay for non NMBA teams for provincial tournament registrations after money has been received by teams.
7) Presidents Report- brief discussion of constitution and re-election timelines.
Motion to adjourn at 8:40 by John Hickey.
NMBA
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012
The following are the minutes of the Northside Minor Basketball Association’s regular monthly meeting at Leo Hayes High School from Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.
Attendance: B. Janes, J. Hickey, S. Williams, S. Foreman, P. Wilson, R. Chase, J. McGrattan, V. Patterson. Absent: C. Woolaver.
1.
NMBA to be represented at BNB ‘roadshow’ by R.
Chase and J. Hickey on Jan. 14, 2013, at UNB. NMBA had concerns on length of
mini season in relation to Sport Canada’s Long Term Athletic Development
(LTAD); geographical and residential boundaries and Steve Nash Youth Program
and its intent. Moved by Scott and seconded by John that those options be
presented to BNB by R. Chase and J. Hickey. Results or feedback will be relayed
at Jan. 2013 meeting.
2. Multi-sport update; R. Chase indicated he was in discussions with other minor sport representatives on creating a different spring sport session for K-2 working on motor skills and not necessarily one designated sport. R. Chase to provide update.
3. New funding opportunity. R. Chase indicated there were new avenues for potential grants and funding through different provincial and national channels. One potential grant was a $5000 opportunity for a program that had to be done or start by March 31, 2013. Grant increase chances to target under populated areas.
4. NMBA banquet was discussed for March 28, 2013. B. Janes had sent in request for potential room availability at Willie O’Ree Place. Charge for tickets and all NMBA teams, parents, coaches etc could attend a wrap-up session. Coaches would be asked to speak.
NMBA Executive, Board Meeting
Nov 20, 2012 7:30 PM
Dream Catcher Room (LHHS)
Present: Brad Janes, Ryan Chase
, Shelley Foreman, Vicky
Patterson, John McGrattan, Absent with notice, Scott Williams, John Hickey.
1. Call Meeting to Order @ 8:10 by Brad
2. Adoption of Agenda as amended Brad, Vicky
3. Approval
of Sept 2012 Minutes Shelley, Ryan
Agenda Items.
1. Tournament Wrap-ups Mini
tournament proceeds were turned in to be deposited by treasurer. Bantam Girls
tournament went really well. Proceeds to be split 65% to Girls Bantam Team and
35% to Girls Mini Team.
2. Midget Update The midget girls team was reduced to 9 players so had to fold. Fortunately most players found alternate teams to play the season on.
3. NMBA Request Letter
4. Steve Nash Update- Ryan had both Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls players to work with the Steve Nash group. Final Registration numbers were sent to BNB. Treasurer to send cheque.
5. Minor team update. Teams are in full swing. We are very pleased to have two new coaches!! General discussion about the NMBA supporting our coaches.
6. Middle school season- The season is starting in two weeks. Ryan to touch base with coaches to find out which of there gym times will be eliminated from the slow down correlating with the dominant school season.
7. NMBA Multi Sport Function. Ryan spoke of an interesting Pilot Project that would partner our association with other sport associations. This would focus on the grades 2-4 level and involve the kids playing and being coached in basketball, volleyball, judo ( or other martial art), soccer etc. The program would run in spring from mid March through to May long weekend. Great health and wellness item while exposing kids to different sports. Ryan it investigate possibilities.
Treasurers Report- Report was distributed to attendees. Current balance of
$20,470.88. Amount paid to city to be slightly adjusted to reflect Bantam delays
( soccer and badminton groups) . Ryan to send adjusted Nash Kits numbers to
John McG for payment. We are still waiting on $1000 to be received.
Presidents Report- Myfanwy Davies has resigned her position as Board Member. We
regretfully accept her resignation and thank her for her efforts and
contribution to the NMBA.
Motion to adjourn by Brad at 9:05
NMBA Board Meeting
Agenda
Nov. 21, 2012
@ LHHS
1. Tournament Wrapups
2. Midget Update
3. NMBA Request Letter
4. Steve Nash Update
5. Minor team update
6. Middle school season
7. NMBA Multi Sport Function
Financial
President’s Report
NMBA Executive, Board Meeting
Oct. 17, 2012
Dream Catcher Room (LHHS)
Oct. 17,
2012
Present, Brad Janes, Ryan Chase, Shelley Foreman, Vicky
Patterson, John McGrattan, Myfanwy Davis
Absent with Notice- Scott W. John Hickey,
Guest; Denis
1. Call Meeting to Order @ 7:38 by Brad
2. Adoption of Agenda as amended Vicky, Ryan
3. Approval of Sept 2012 Minutes Shelley, Ryan
4. Agenda Items.
a) Registration Numbers. Denis, Luke
and
b) New Budgetary Process- Ryan ran
coaches clinic, well, was high school students in attendance. John met with
coaches on new budget process. John gave brief summary of rational behind NMBA
Inc two bank accounts, regular and operations, bank has signatories,
Account structure is operating, John has online banking set up, members were
given access information.
c) Tournament Updates- 2 weeks away. Good
news 18 teams, Ryan is sending 2nd email update to confirmed teams. Teams to
bring fees that weekend. Taylor Printing is sponsoring programs, Dairy Farmers
of Canada are sponsoring with generous donations of choc milk and misc. swag.
Instant Imprints will be on site as vendor with no upfront cost to the
association. Jeff Maybee will provide trainers on floor to handle taping
etc. (students practicum). Ryan to follow up on if we have to provide
supplies for that or not. Ryan to hold 2nd parents meeting to discuss canteen
and silent auction. Tournament schedule is complete.
d) BNB Update- Brad mentioned the
discussion about duration of basketball season at BNB Meeting. Gym fees were
discussed as
e)