MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE

ONTARIO RINGETTE ASSOCIATION INC. HELD AT THE

CHIMO HOTEL, OTTAWA, ONTARIO ON MAY 27, 2006,

COMMENCING AT 2:10P.M. AND HEREINAFTER CITED AS AGM-06.

1. Roll Call

Jane Casson - President

Rob Evans - Vice President Administration

Terry Watters - Vice President Finance

Kim Webber - Central Region Substitute Delegate

Dave Bennett - Eastern Region Director

Harry Hirsimaki - Northeast Region Director

George Saarinen - Northwest Region Director

Susan Howe - Southern Region Director

Chris Beuglet - Western Region Director

Frances Losier - Athlete Representative

Absent: Carolyn Mountjoy - Vice President Communications

Staff in attendance:

Mike Beaton - Executive Director

Roll call was taken and a quorum was determined to be 20 with 14 votes carried by the membership and 72 votes carried by the Region Directors for a total of 72 votes. 7 members were "not in good standing" and therefore, ineligible to vote.

The President outlined the business meeting procedures and voting procedures. She then highlighted some upcoming events and initiatives:

Challenge Cup 2006 – AAA Team - Canada wide

Glen Gaudet is spearheading – more information to follow

City of Ottawa Ringette Association will be hosting the World Ringette Championship in November 2006.

Chatham will be hosting the Provincial Championships in 2007

The Canadian Ringette Championships 2007 will be hosted by Halifax

Canada Winter Games – February 2007 will be held in Whitehorse.

Team Ontario Tryout is this weekend.

Database – Budget item

- Board is excited about the new database

- Ad Hoc Committee is looking at various prospects.

2. Adoption of Agenda

Motion AGM-06-01 Chatham/Central Region

"That the Agenda be adopted".

Carried.

3. Amendments and adoption of previous AGM Meeting Minutes

Motion AGM-06-02 London/Western Region

"That the Minutes of the 2005 Annual General Meeting of the Corporation be accepted".

Carried.

Motion AGM-06-03 Metcalfe/St. Clements

"That the Reports of the Regional Directors and Standing Committee Chairs as published be accepted".

Carried.

Motion AGM-06-04 Elora-Fergus/Northeast

"That the published Reports of the Board of Directors be accepted".

Carried.

Motion AGM-06-05 Wellington North/West Ferris

"That the Audited Financial Statement of the Ontario Ringette Association for the year ending March 31, 2006 be accepted".

Carried.

Motion AGM-06-06 Sault Ste. Marie/Kitchener

"That the Budget of the Ontario Ringette Association for the year ending March 31, 2007 with a deficit of $2,940.00 be accepted".

Carried.

Motion AGM-06-07 City of Ottawa/St. Clements

"That Lynne Remigio, Chartered Accountant be appointed Auditor of the Corporation for the year ending March 31, 2007".

Carried.

Motion AGM-06-08 Valley East/Wellington North

"That all acts, proceedings, contracts, appointments, elections and payments enacted, made, done and taken by the Directors and Officers of the Corporation since the last Annual General Meeting of the members, as recorded in the Minutes of the Directors or members on the records of the Corporation, be approved and ratified".

Carried.

Presentations

The President presented the Volunteer Appreciation Award Certificates to all Association Presidents or Delegates in attendance.

Motion AGM-06-09 City of Ottawa/Chatham

"That Scott Blakey - Central, Andre Astle - Eastern, Harry Hirsimaki -Northeast, Mike Chaudet - Southern, and Chris Beuglet - Western, be installed as members of the Board of Directors for 2006-2007".

Carried.

Elections

Dave Bennett – Nominations Committee Chair explained the process for nominations.

Motion AGM-06-10 Eastern Region/southern region

"That Rob Evans, Carolyn Mountjoy and Ellorie Hanson be acclaimed as Directors-at-Large for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008".

Carried.

The Meeting took a break while Dave Bennett, Chair – Nominations Committee convened a Caucus Meeting of the Executive to establish the Executive Committee positions. The meeting was called to order. The roll call repeated, quorum established and the new Executive announced:

President - Jane Casson

Vice President Administration - Carolyn Mountjoy

Vice President Technical - Rob Evans

Vice President Finance - Terry Watters

Vice President Communications - Ellorie Hanson

4. New Business

1. Discussion on Penalty/Safety infractions

Kitchener Ringette Association spoke on this issue concerning the amount of body contact in all levels of play. Officials should call the game and send the message that the game is refereed at a closer level.

Moved to August Standing Committee Meetings. Coaching and Officiating Committees to address this issue. Move forward with any changes.

2. Motion AGM-06-11 Eastern Region/Nepean

"That the existing Petite Competitive Policy be rescinded in favour of proper seeding of Petite A and Petite AA teams by their respective associations".

Defeated.

The Board of Directors is dealing with Competitive Structure. Discussion ensued. G&T will discuss further at the August Standing Committee Meetings.

3. Metcalfe Ringette Association initiated a discussion regarding:

Just Play presentation from 2005 AGM; had any associations participated in the process

It was discussed at the Board level and decided not to proceed due to expense of program

The program took place in several communities but Ringette did not participate.

Finally, the President thanked everyone for attending, for their input and information plus their outlook.

Motion AGM-06-12 Northwest Region/Southern Region

"That the 2005 Annual General Meeting be adjourned".

Carried.