Meeting called to order by John Gauper
Present: John Gauper, Cherie Link, Dan Gilkerson, Dave Ask, Michelle Manz,
Motion made to accept minutes by Michelle M. – 2^nd Dan G 

Treasurers Report – Distributed current statement. We are still paying down aged payables (have paid around $20,000 and about $13,000 remaining). An inquiry was made to get a large corporate sponsor. Dave made a motion to accept, Cherie 2^nd. 

Volunteer hours are still a big problem. Dan has proposed to hire staff for Friday-Sunday (he would manage). We will fill all remaining spots through February 15 with paid staff. We will meet with all parents next week at mandatory meetings to advise our current situation and answer questions. A letter was distributed to all players’ families re-iterating their responsibility for any remaining volunteer hours. Any unpaid monies will be billed out after March 15, if still unpaid it will be billed out with a 5% administration fee. All fees will be required to be paid in full prior to the next season or the player will not be allowed to play and will not receive a release for another association. If still unpaid it will go to small claims court.  

Wisconsin Ice Cart Series presented a proposal to have go-cart races after our hockey season on the ice. National Kart Alliance does have insurance available for the event. Cost is $5 per driver and anyone in pit area. Spectators are also covered under the “pit” coverage. Armadillio Enterprises Inc. would be the policy holder. NKA pays $5,000 for spectator coverage and up to $20,000 after the primary carrier for the drivers. They would have waivers signed by all participants. They would charge $15 per racer with $5 going towards insurance and $10 would be given back to the association and we could charge admission to watch the event. They would also try to get local business sponsors. We will research the possibility of promoting the event through the Sesquicentennial group. The cart racers will bring in a cart to see how it affects the ice. Iceberg Enterprises would cover any expenses due to damage. Marketing would be done through the Ice Kart group and they would set up and pick up the hay bales to protect the boards. Their website is www.icebergkarts.com 

Update on the gas-free de-humidification system on a 10-year amortization at $1,500 per month. Our gas bill would drop dramatically with a monthly savings. John gave our financial statement to the bank. 

Motion to adjourn by Michelle M. – 2^nd Dave A.