Idaho Steelheads Booster Club

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Newsletter & Minutes

Fish Tales & General Membership Meeting Minutes

This version of the newsletter is in text only. If you would like a copy of the full version, with photos, please email your request to info@idsteelheadsboosters.org

Volume 15, Issue 5

Inside This Issue
Chuck- A-Puck
Jersey Auction
Elections
Lending Closet
Ticket For Tuition
Kids Corner
Know Your Steelheads
And More...

Don’t forget to visit us on
Facebook and the web at
www.idsteelheadsboosters.org

Jersey Auction

The annual Booster Club jersey will take place February 22nd 25th during the home stand with the Utah Grizzlies. This is our largest fundraiser of the year. Format changes have been made have been made to get additional participation from Steelheads fans at the arena. The auction will be a three-game silent auction, bids will start
at $200, and will increase in $50 increments. In addition an individual can purchase a jersey for a flat fee of $1,500.

(See page 2 for continued information)

Upcoming Home Games

March 7th, 9th, and 10th

February 22th, 24th, and 25

March 2nd and 3rd

Boosters Raise
$550 at

Chuck-A-Puck!

Brittni and Shari work the table

Chuck-A-Puck

Thank you to all who helped with raising $550 for the boosters during chuck-a-puck. This was a first time event for
the club and we hope to make it an annual event.

Skate With The Players

Our second skate with the players will be Saturday, March 3rd, following the game. Bring your skates, cameras and enjoy the fun.

March 16th and 17th

Headlines

Boosters enjoy intermission fun

Jersey Auction

(continued)

In addition to the auction we will be conducting a jersey raffle signed by last year’s team. Tick prices will be 1 for $5, 5 for $10, and 15 for $20. Raffle tickets can be purchased in the alcove or at the booster table during the games
between February 22nd-25th.

Another change many boosters will see is the manner in which payment can be made. As many of you are aware, previously we only accepted payment by check or cash. The Booster Club is catching up to the technological age and
now will be accepting debit and/or credits for payment.

We all are hoping these new changes will enable us to capitalize on the entire arena over a three game series to increase our sales. This will assist us in providing our charities with additional financial assistance.

We are still in need of Booster support in the alcove and handing out flyers at the door. If interested e-mail Craig at csleonard@yahoo.com or phone 724-0653.

Annual Award Banquet

It is hard to believe that our annual awards banquet is approaching so quickly. This years banquet will take place at the Hampton Inn Boise Spectrum at 7499 W Overland Rd, in Boise. This is the same location we had our Christmas party at.

Once the jersey auction is complete keep your eyes out for e-mails about this annual event. As expected it will be emceed by Will Hoenike and Rocci Johnson and as always should be entertaining.

To ensure families are seated together we will be requesting RSVPs so that families do not have to be seated at different tables. If you fail or forget to RSVP you are still welcomed to the event. However, those who do not RSVP can not be guaranteed seating with their family and may have to be separated.

Don’t forget to stop by the table and cast your vote for the player awards. Keep your eyes open for e-mails coming soon on who to RSVP and for the food sign-up list.

Congratulations to Barry Smith on his recent promotion at work. We all look forward to seeing him around the arena and at the table.

Headlines

In accordance with Booster by-laws the election committee was selected at the February general meeting. Michele Hanrahan and Mike Shepard make up the nominating committee. They will bring forth candidates to be presented at the March meeting for the positions of vice-president and co-treasurer. The candidate will be selected by secret ballot by those in attendance at the April meeting. Immediately at the conclusion of the meeting, the officers for the 2012-2013 season will be announced. The officers will officially begin their terms at the board meeting in May.

Individuals running for a board position should be in attendance at the March general to answer questions members may have and to present yourself. In addition, candidates should prepare a quick biography that will be placed in next month’s newsletter. The biography should include information on what the candidate has done in the booster club and why they are running for a board position.

Position Descriptions

Vice President: The Vice President shall, in the event of the absence or inability of the President to exercise his/her duty shall become Acting President with all the rights, privileges and powers as if he/she had been the duly elected president.

Co-Treasurer: The Co-treasurers shall have the care and custody of all funds belonging to the organization. They shall render, as the Board shall determine, a written account of the finances of the organization, and such report
shall be affixed to the Board minutes. They shall keep adequate books and shall pay out expenditures only on
authorization of the Board. They shall be the principal officers to sign checks. They shall arrange for an annual audit as required by the laws of the state and federal governments.

Voting Guidelines

Voting privileges are extended only to dues paying members eighteen years old and older in good standing. A member in good standing is one who has paid his/her current dues. A family membership is entitled to two votes. Members must be present at the meeting to cast a vote – no absentee or proxy votes.

For additional information contact a board member listed on page 12 of the newsletter.

Elections

Steelhead Information and Blog

Will’s Blog

“How often do you stop to admire the view?”

An old college buddy once asked me this question several years ago and, every now and then, I think of it. It rings so true – everyone is in such a hurry, but they don’t often know what lies ahead or where they’re going. Once they get there, they look back and realize all the things they missed.

Care to read more? Click on Will above and visit his blog.

CenturyLink free Public Skate Day

Fans are invited to come to the CenturyLink Free Skate

Event Date: 3/4/2012 2:00 PM
Doors Open: 2:00 PM

Fans are invited to come to the CenturyLink Free Skate on Sunday and if they bring canned food for the Food Bank, CenturyLink will provide them with a pair of tickets to the Idaho Steelheads Wednesday, March 28th home game against the Stockton Thunder. (Limit one pair of tickets per person. Tickets are for those who donated canned foods only.) Fans are also encouraged to bring their own skates if possible. Free rentals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Idaho Steelheads players, coach and mascot will be on had to skate and sign autographs.

Members Page

March

Casey Hess
Sami Shepard

March

Teresa Barnes
Jim Barnes
Rusty Costello
Leah Hannum

Upcoming Booster
Events

Jersey Auction (February 22-25th)

Skate with the Players II (March 3rd)

End of Season Banquet (March 18th)

Elections (April 10th)

Northwest Motorfest (July 14-15)

General membership meeting on Tuesday
March 13th @ 7PM at Fuddruckers, 1666 S
Entertainment Ave in Boise

July is coming quickly and we will begin coordinating our Northwest Motorfest event. Come to the general meeting and be part of this exciting summer event!

Tips For Players

Fun Page

2011 Northwest Motorfest winner enjoy their
Steelhead for A Night prize

2007/2008 Idaho Steelheads Players

Final answer clue: 2007 ECHL playoff top scorer

Kids Corner

Know Your Steelheads

March

Marty Flichel
Derek LeBlanc
Adam Maccarone
Jerry Kuhn

MATCH TO FORMER TEAM

Jacob Cepis                             Texas Brahmas
Kory Scoran                             U of Saskatchewan
Marty Flichel                            Victoria Salmon Kings
Ian Lowe                                  Sarnia Sting
Cody Purves                            Lincoln Stars
Jerry Kuhn                               Yorktown Warriors
Bryan Hince                             St Cloud State
Chris Hepp                             Oshawa Legionaires
Matt Cowie                              Calgary Hitman
Michael Neal                           Cleveland Baron
David Fredriksson                   Tilburg Trappers
Patrick Kennedy                      Cornell University
Tommy Lange                          Tacoma Rockets
Derek LeBlanc                         Bemidji State
Chad Nehring                          Bloomington Blaze
Marc Rechlicz                         Elmira Jackals
Michael Gergen                       Bakersfield Condors
Adam Maccaron                      HV71 Jonkoping
Derek Matheson                      Greenville Road Warriors
Sean Perkins                           Knoxville Ice Bears
Andrei Plekhanov                     Toledo Walleye

Match the current Steelheads with one of their former teams. Each player will have only one (1) former team. The booster who guesses ALL former teams correctly and brings it to the jersey auction on FRIDAY, will get two (3) raffle tickets to the upcoming jersey raffle to be held on Saturday, February 25th.

Print the next page and fill in accordingly.

Individuals working the booster table, jersey auction, or in the arena prior to doors opening are ineligible.

Match the current Steelheads with one of their former teams. Each player will have only one (1) former team. The booster
who guesses ALL former teams correctly and brings it to the jersey auction on FRIDAY, will get two (3) raffle tickets to the
upcoming jersey raffle to be held on Saturday, February 25th.

Individuals working the booster table, jersey auction, or in the arena prior to doors opening are ineligible.

2011-2012 Board Members,

Chairs and Committees

President: Margie Potter (466-2802 or 284-2819/mwitt@cableone.net)

Vice President: Craig Leonard (724-0653/csleonard@yahoo.com)

Co-Treasurer: Michele Hanrahan (327-7728 or 867-1705/michelehanrahan@cableone.net)

Co-Treasurer: Nancy Flynn (781-0478/idhockey49@yahoo.com)

Secretary: Brittney Thorndyke (866-9464/bthorndyke12@gmail.com)

Web site managers: Brittney Thorndyke and Shari Magana

Facebook Manager: Barry Smith

Lending Closet: Sandi Leonard

Booster Table/ Family Fun Night Coordinator: Leah Hannum

Special Events Coordinator: Rocci Johnson (342-2206 or 841-4743/roccij@aol.com)

Newsletter Editor: Elizabeth Leonard

Finance Committee: Co-Treasurers

Membership Committee: Board Members

Skate with players: Michele Hanrahan and Michelle Stamps

Marquees: Shari Magana

Jersey Auction: Booster Board

Election Committee: Nancy Flynn,

Northwest Motorfest: Sandi Leonard and Shari Magana

Crop Night: Michelle Shepard (More Details to Follow)

Club Mission Statement: The Idaho Steelheads Booster Club is a not for profit organization designed to help facilitate team members’ involvement in the community and to help acclimate the players to our area

Idaho Steelheads Boosters . Volume 15, Issue 5 . PO Box 9241, Boise ID 83707

Lending Closet

ADOPT AN APARTMENT

We need to supply these items for twelve apartments. Any help would be appreciated. If you supply every item on the list you will be recognized for your generosity by stating ”Donated by……”. Also, you will be able to fill out a
welcome card signed by yourself, or family to put in the welcome basket. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sandi Leonard at 991-7105.

Cleaners

Window cleaner
Liquid dish soap
Dishwasher tablets
All-purpose cleaner

Kitchen

Kitchen Trash Bags (13 Gallon)
Mop
Cutting board
Kitchen Utensils (Spatula, spoons, etc…)
Cookie sheets

Bathroom

Shower Curtain Liner – White (2)
Bath Mat - Neutral color (2)

Other

Pillow (Standard)
Crackers
Fiber One/Breakfast Bars
Kraft Mac and Cheese
Slim Jim/Beef Jerky
Kleenex (Box)

Items must be collected by August. This allows us to know what items we must purchase in time for team arrival in October. A card with your name will be included in an apartment for those who participate. These items are to be
donated, you will not be reimbursed. Thank you.

DVDs and Games

The lending closet is in need of DVDs and games. When the players arrive, many look for things to do to fill extra time. Since they are new to the area and with each other DVDs and games help to fill their time. Last year games were scooped up by many players when they stopped by the closet. Please ensure all pieces are in the games you
donate. DVDs and games can be dropped off at any meeting.

Sandi, our lending closet supervisor, has developed an idea that she as well as the board hopes will prove
successful. By saving money on expendable items, she hopes to use budgeted money to update and expand
items in the lending closet. It would help if as many boosters as possible could participate. Some Boosters
have asked if they can donate money instead of purchasing the items. If you wish to use this option just
make a donation at the Booster table or send to the Booster Club PO Box listed below. Just ensure your
contribution is marked for the lending closet. Boosters who make cash contributions of $50 or more will be
recognized by having their names placed in an apartment.

Meeting Minutes

Idaho Steelheads Booster Club

General Meeting Minutes

February 14, 2012

Margie called the meeting to order at 7:06pm.

I. Secretary Report

- Brittney read the minutes from January’s meeting.

- Rocci Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes. Karen Cavalry 2nd.

II. Treasurer Report

- $2,567.69 = current balance

- Venue for the awards banquet has been paid for.

- Still waiting to get the money from Chuck-a-Puck.

- Leah Hannum made a motion to accept the report. Rocci Johnson 2nd.

III. Lending Closet

- If you plan to help w/ Adopt an Apartment please let Sandi Leonard know.

- You can gather items or give money for the club to buy the items

IV. Steelhead for a Night

- $760 has been collected

- $150 still needs to be collected

- 7 more nights are available

V. Friday Family Fun Night

- It is going well

- Margie is going to get more paint

VI. Booster Table

- Still have openings that need to be filled -- email Leah if you would like to help

VII. Newsletter

- Shari needs the ‘word’ format sent to her so she can post it on the booster website.

VIII. Facebook/Website/Marquees

- Margie sent Barry and e-mail asking him to put the upcoming events on Facebook.

- Craig will e-mail Shari a copy of the jersey auction information.

- Rocci will look into getting the jersey auction info up on the Idaho Steelheads main website.

- Margie will have Barry set Nancy as an administrator for the club’s Facebook.

Meeting Minutes (Cont..)

Idaho Steelheads Boosters . Volume 15, Issue 5 . PO Box 9241, Boise ID 83707

IX. Jersey Auction

- The highest bid will be $1500

- Craig will print the bidding sheets as well as the contract/info sheets.

- Rocci will scan a copy of the roster from the last game and e-mail it to Craig.

- Brittney will send an e-mail to all members looking for volunteers.

- There was discussion on using debt/credit. We will ask BSU hockey if we use theirs and we will look
into to using a manual system.

X. Skate w/ Players

- Brittney will stand by the bench to make sure it is only members going onto the ice.

XI. Awards Banquet

- Venue has been paid for and contract has been signed.

- Will be Sunday, March 18th @ 5pm.

XII. Nominating Committee

- The vice president and co-treasurer positions are the open positions.

- Treasurer should have knowledge w/ Quicken and be good with numbers.

- Vice president should be prepared to undertake a lot of duties (it is a busy job).

- Michele Hanrahan and Mike Shepard will work on the nominating committee.

Nancy made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:26pm. Shari Magana 2nd.

ISBC membership conduct on social networking and in general: we represent the team, please watch what you say about the organization and the team on these sites. We are here to support them good or bad. Violations of this cause for dismissal from the Booster Club.

Boise State Hockey

Upcoming Schedule

No more home games this season. The BSU season ends after an away series with Walla Walla University in Washington.

Visit www.boisestatehockeyclub.com for additional information

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