BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS

Each board position is a 2 year term, with the exception of the IP Director (1 year term).  The below terms will be voted for at the AGM.  If you'd like to nominate someone, please put their full name under the position you are nominating them for.  Please note that incomplete information will not be included and that this not a vote, only a nomination.  To make a nomination, please complete THIS FORM. 

PRESIDENT
• Act as Chair of the Annual General Meeting, but may relinquish this position to a person of his/her choice; 
• At AGM, the President shall cast a vote only in the event of a tie vote on a motion; 
• Ability to call a special general meeting; 
• Act as one signing officer of the Association; 
• Chair all Board meetings; 
• Attend all Saskatchewan Hockey Association meetings as required; 
• Attend all Major Hockey League meetings as required; 
• Review and oversee duties of Executive Director; 
• Appoint Division Liaisons annually; 
• Act as a contact point for all membership;   

SECRETARY
• Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and take the appropriate minutes of such proceedings; 
• Give all notices required to be given to the members and/or the Board of Directors two weeks prior to next board meeting; 
• Supply all Executive members a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting 48 hours prior to the next regular meeting; 
• Provide minutes from meeting to President no later than 2 weeks after meeting; 
• Post summarized monthly minutes to the association web site; 
• Carry out duties assigned by the President or Y.M.H. Board.  

TIER 1 LIAISON
• Along with Tier 1 Division Liaison, and possibly one (1) other Y.M.H. board member -- solicit applications for, interview and recommend coaching staff for Tier 1 teams; 
• Act as a liaison with Yorkton AAA Midget association and provide monthly report on AAA  club; YORKTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS &  REGULATIONS 
• Be an ear for any player families and address any concerns they may have through the year; bring situations to Y.M.H board for review when required; 
• Distribute Coach evaluations; 
• Carry out duties assigned by the President or Y.M.H. Board. 

HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT 2 
• Solicit applications for, interview, and choose instructor for pre-season and in season power skating and/or hockey development – or similar such programs that are beneficial to the association; 
• Coordinate schedule for hockey development programs with instructor and Y.M.H. Executive Director; 
• Solicit applications for, interview, and choose Coach Mentor for Y.M.H. coaches. Work with Coach mentor to help coaching staff within Y.M.H.; 
• Initiate programs within Y.M.H. that contribute to player or coaching development throughout the year; 
• Coordinate YMH goaltender training program; 
• Work with Timbit coordinator to help meet the needs of the Timbits players (help to coordinate fun events i.e. Santa Skate) 
• Carry out duties assigned by the President or Y.M.H. Board.   

HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT 4 
• Solicit applications for, interview, and choose instructor for pre-season and in season power skating and/or hockey development – or similar such programs that are beneficial to the association; 
• Coordinate schedule for hockey development programs with instructor and Y.M.H. Executive Director; 
• Solicit applications for, interview, and choose Coach Mentor for Y.M.H. coaches. Work with Coach mentor to help coaching staff within Y.M.H.; 
• Initiate programs within Y.M.H. that contribute to player or coaching development throughout the year; 
• Coordinate YMH goaltender training program; 
• Work with Timbit coordinator to help meet the needs of the Timbits players (help to coordinate fun events i.e. Santa Skate) 
• Carry out duties assigned by the President or Y.M.H. Board. 

REFEREE ADVISOR
• Report any potential issues regarding officials as well as share statistics regarding the number of games worked by each official within YMH; 
• Schedule officials for all YMH games; training camps, exhibition, regular season, tournaments, and league playoffs; 
• Organize and oversee referee supervisions and development within YMH; 
• Field all questions regarding officiating in YMH; 
• Carry out duties assigned by the President or Y.M.H. Board  

IP DIRECTOR
• Provide updates to Y.M.H. Board about the I.P. Program; 
• Plan with the assistance of SHA the initial start-up jamboree at Westland Arena  (parent FYI sessions and ice sessions for players); 
• Create and provide weekly practice plans and encourage coaches to create on a weekly basis; 
• Assess each player’s ability on a 1 to 4 scale during October and early November practice times (Level 4 – Exceptional Overall Ability to Level 1 – Beginning to Develop  Skills); YORKTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS &  REGULATIONS 
• Arrange in November the player draft with the head coaches based on the assessments completed (league team names will be drafted and jersey colours drafted in addition to players); 
• Ensure there are coaching staffs for each team (head coach and assistant coaches); 
• Regularly check and ensure there is appropriate equipment for games and practices (ex. pucks, goalie stick per team, water bottles, cones for drills); 
• Assist the tournament committees for local tournaments; 
• Carry out duties assigned by the President or Y.M.H. Board  

FEMALE HOCKEY DIRECTOR ***NEW***
• Solicit applications for, interview, and choose instructor for pre-season and in season power skating and/or hockey development – or similar such programs that are beneficial to the association; 
• Coordinate schedule for hockey development programs with instructor and Y.M.H.  Executive Director; 
• Solicit applications for, interview, and choose Coach Mentor for Y.M.H. coaches. Work with Coach mentor to help coaching staff within Y.M.H.; 
• Initiate programs within Y.M.H. that contribute to player or coaching development throughout the year; 
• Coordinate YMH goaltender training program; 
• Carry out duties assigned by the President or Y.M.H. Board.