Delano Area Youth Hockey Kirk Introduce Board Members 2017-18 Spring Parent Meeting

Agenda Tuesday , April 24th 7:00 PM Introductions & Vision 2018 Summary Giving Back Financials DASA Ice Analysis STP Election Kirk - Introductions = board members, Committee Leaders Q&A Welcome. Thank you!

Delano Area Youth Hockey Association www.datigers.com DAYHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Managed by a Board of Directors Elected by the association members Meets first Monday of each month at DASA Meetings are open to the association membership Made up of Volunteers Committees & Boards Hockey Development (HDC) Girls Gambling DASA Recruiting Kirk – United Way Contributions (EIN Number) Kirk – couple callout volunteers (Anthony / Josh, Carolyn, Kevin, Rick – IOC this year, Amy K) Optional Callouts (Allie Zens, Lance/Todd, Paula Weis)

… and make each new year better than the last Vision… Mission Statement Provide our kids an opportunity Develop Hockey Skills Develop Life Skills Kirk DAYHA Mission Statement Delano Area Youth Hockey Association (DAYHA) is an independent, nonprofit, volunteer organization located in Delano Minnesota that is affiliated with USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey (MH). DAYHA is structured to organize and provide hockey opportunities for the boys and girls of Delano and surrounding communities in a safe, respectful learning environment that encourages the fun, development of sportsmanship, teamwork, life skills and individual achievement while building on the fundamental skills of hockey. To accomplish this, DAYHA provides an organization where youths ages 3-18, currently residing within Delano and surrounding communities, can play organized hockey. DAYHA Vision Statement:  DAYHA will create a youth hockey experience that will enhance the individual skills and character of all who participate. … and make each new year better than the last

… and make each new year better than the last 2017-2018 Summary Accomplishments Giving Back… STP Growth New DAYHA Look Alumni/HS Alignment Tournament Scheduling Recruiting Flat Growth Rockford Opportunities 570 (380 Youth) Served Web Site Redesigned District Team Success 2nd Sheet Committee Started Challenges & Changes Ice Availability / Scheduling Unfavorable Financials Skills Development DASA Improvements Fill Key Roles (Volunteers) Scheduling Improve Volunteer Opportunities Survey Results … and make each new year better than the last

Giving Back… Each year, Delano Area Hockey Community gives back. In 2017-18, we gave back to 14+ organizations, examples include: Delano American Legion – Adopt a Highway Delano Jaycees Feed My Starving Children HopeKids Keep Kids in Hockey Scholarships Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Hockey Fights Cancer Light of Christ Church, Delano Love Inc. Toy Store Love Your Melon Open Arms Salvation Army United Way Wright County Human Services

Giving Back… continued Each year, Delano Area Hockey Community gives back. In 2017-18, we gave back to 14+ organizations, including: Bel13ve in Miracles (Jack Jablonski Foundation)

General Financial Summary Where does the money come from? Where does the money go? Kirk Incoming Money… Player Registration, Charitable Gambling and Fundraising Outgoing Money…. Ice Rental, Tournaments, Equipment

DASA Delano Area Sports Arena Rick or Kevin Non –profit organization that owns and operates the facility. No subsidies from the city or the school. However, the school pays rent for the Varsity and JV teams. DASA & DAYHA work together financially. Planned Updates (e.g. Lobby Bathrooms, Locker Room Bathroom, Lobby & Concessions Improvements).

2017 Ice Analysis Kirk or Dan: -All teams exceeded ADM/MN Hockey Recommendations -Two Additional Teams – all within ~5% of last year (some over, some under) – Bantam, Pee Wee, 10u, 15u -Teams were all relative close. Biggest discrepancy was 9% (Pee Wee A vs. 12uB). Team Flexibility caused differences -Great Job Scheduling (Dan/Vicky) -Leveraged Mound (60+ hours), look to do that again -Opportunities: Sun/Wed, Consistency in Dec/Jan “Take-Aways”: Added 1 (net) Traveling Teams (Bantam) Thank you – Schedulers (Difficult Job) All teams within <4% of ice events across levels ~35% of the Association says “Not Enough Ice” Opportunities: Practice Consistency in Dec/Jan, Scrimmage Coordination

Summer Training Program (STP) ** Registrations Open ** What: Summer Training focused on skills & small area games When: June – August Who: Mite – Bantams ( Boys ), 8u – 12u & JV/HS ( Girls) Where: Thaler Arena (Mound) $$$: Package Details on home page, Goalie Discount! Questions: Gerritt van Bergen (Boys), Jackie Johnson (Girls) Next: Register & Details www.datigers.com

DAYHA Election Election: DAYHA is looking to fill 3 open Board Positions for 2018-19. Nominations: Troy Schmidt Troy Malo Kirk Reierson

Thank You! Thank you for all of your time and effort volunteering to help make this association run. Kirk or Dave