Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Monday, May 14, 2001

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Blue Line Club was brought to order at 4:05 PM by Club Secretary-Treasurer David Cowan. Club President Kent Schwickert arrived a few minutes later and took on the role as presiding officer. The meeting was held on Monday, 14 May 2001, in the second floor conference room of the Alumni and Foundation Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. A quorum of the Board was in attendance.

Board Voting Members Present

9 of 11 Active Seats

• Kent Schwickert
• David Cowan, Secretary-Treasurer
• Jim Bullard
• Dan Mundahl
• Keith Boleen
• Walter Gates
• Jim Mehrman
• Bob Bright
• Steve Duea

Board Voting Members Absent

2 of 11 Active Seats

• Henry Okleshen, Vice President
• Randy Glaser (Excused)

Ex-officio, Nonvoting Board Members Present

5 of 5 Active Seats

• Don Amiot - MSU Athletics Director
• Cheryl Regan - MSU Athletics Promotions
• Troy Jutting - MSU Men's Head Hockey Coach
• Ken Anglin - Conference Faculty Rep. to WCHA
• Margaret Healy - MSU Student Affairs Vice President

Others in Attendance

• Greg Cascione - MSU University Advancement Vice President
• Patricia Miller - MSU University Development Senior Director

Approval of Agenda

Without objection those present agreed to follow the meeting agenda for 14 May 2001 distributed by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Approval of Past Meeting Minutes

Director Dan Mundahl moved and Director Jim Bullard seconded that the Board approved "as corrected" the meeting minutes of February 12, March 12 and meeting notes of April 9th. Motion carried unanimously.

Secretary-Treasurer's Report

Club Secretary-Treasurer David Cowan reported that the Club's Operating Budget had not changed significantly from that issued April 9th. He still anticipated about a $9,000 surplus for the twelve months of 2000-01 ending June 30, a sum which would be used in part to cover a carry forward deficit of $6,060.21 from 1999-2000.

The Secretary-Treasurer reported that Tim Marshall, Athletics Finance Director, had formally transferred $4,620, the final transfer needed before the $34,620 "formula earned" income from club dues is covered. The formula generated income plan has produced a claim of $34,620 (Corporate Memberships of 129 x $180 each = $23,220; Individual Memberships of 120 x $95 = $11,400; Combined total of $34,620.). Against this claim of $34.620, MSU Athletics had transferred $30,000 as of April 9th and still owed a "final" payment of $4,620.

Budget Task Force

Directors Jim Bullard and Dan Mundahl indicated that they would submit a proposed 2001-02 Club Operating Budget to the Board during its June 11th regular meeting.

Standing Committee Reports

Student Player Committee

April Team Awards Banquets, "Meet the Players" events; etc. Members: Henry Okleshen, and Dan Mundahl. No report.

Social Committee

Home game luncheons, opening night ceremonies, home game Hospitality Room functions, Annual September Memorial Gold Classic. Members: Kent Schwickert, Cheryl Regan, David Cowan, Bob Bright and Dan Mundahl, and Jim Bullard.

Amiot indicated that he had talked to the Midwest Wireless Civic Center as to how they planned on protecting paid for Blue Line Club parking stalls in the Depot Ramp next season. Club Board members agreed that MSU could provide some signage inside the ramp but it would take an attendant near the stalls to ensure that only Blue Line Club parking pass holders would be able to park in Club paid for stalls.

BLC Dan Meyer Memorial Golf Classic Task Force

Don Broise (chairperson) and Steve Duea. Director Steve Duea reported that a pamphet about the classic would be mailed in June. The classic is scheduled for Monday, 17 September 2001 out at the Mankato Golf Club. Goal is $12,000 to $14,000 net receipts.

Duea indicated that they wanted 120 people signed up as opposed to the 100 that participated last year. His committee also wants to push the "social" for non-golfers and encourage them to come out for the meal, meet new men's hockey players, meet the new women's coach Jeff Vizenor, etc. This nighttime event would then serve as the first or opening "social" for all the Club's membership.

Membership and Season Ticket Sales Committee

Member recruitment and retention, sales promotions affecting season ticket sales, etc. Members: Jim Bullard, Cheryl Regan, Dan Mundahl, Henry Okleshen, and Randy Glaser. It was noted that the Club had exceeded its membership goal for 2000-01; the Club's existing membership totals 249 (Corporate 129; Individual 120). Amiot wants to increase membership and season ticket base "significantly.". The average of 3,600 to 3,700 fans per game he wants to increase to 4,000. The first game is against St.Cloud State University on October 27th.

Scholarship Endowment Committee

Works with MSU Foundation, devises and implements plans to meet $100,000 endowment goal. Members: Kent Schwickert (as Club President), Steve Duea, and Keith Boleen.

MSU University Advancement Vice President Greg Casione briefed those present on some of the methods now used for fundraising. Development Director Patricia Miller provided specifics. The Board had indicated at its February 12th meeting that it needed some fresh ideas on how to build the endowment's existing principal of $50,000 to its goal of $100,000 beyond relying exclusively on the $10,000 or so net earned annually from the Dan Meyer Memorial Golf Classic in September. Concerned was expressed about all the different "endowments" from a variety of sources. Most of those "endowments" are not big enough to generate enough interest to produce a full or partial scholarship. Coach Jutting indicated that as a long term goal he wants all 18 scholarship players financed by endowment money. Board members agreed that a way should be found to highlight those involved in enriching the scholarship endowment with wall banners, display ads in the game programs, etc.

Bylaw Amendment to Add Women's Hockey Coach to Board

Dan Mundahl, as the head of a one-man committee to draft bylaw amendments which would address certain "housekeeping" needs (MSU's new name, etc.) as well as add the women's head hockey coach as a non-voting board member, submitted his report. Director Mundahl moved and Director Steve Duea seconded the motion to "initiate" the bylaw changes. It was noted that the entire membership would have to be notified and then the Board could take a final vote on the proposed amendments. Without objection the Mundahl motion was tabled until the September Board meeting.

Favor for 2001-02 Season

Steve Duea reported on the estimated cost of the "coaster" favors the Board had approved for 2001-02. The cost would be $28 per set.

Adjournment

Without objection the Board adjourned at 5:30 PM.