1. Delano Area Youth Hockey
Kirk
Introduce Board Members
Spring Parent Meeting

2. 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!

3. 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)

4. … 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

5. … and make each new year better than the last
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

6. Giving Back…
Each year, Delano Area Hockey Community gives back. In , 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

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

8. 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

9. 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).

10. 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

11. 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

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

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