Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, February 18, 2005

In Attendance:
Ross Metcalfe Rhonda Young Mark Diboll Brian Plett
Fred Kelesnik Mark Miles Tony Carvey Shana Robinson
Ken Friesen Don Thomson Murray Brown
Morris Glimcher Carey Lasuik

Regrets: Jacques Dorge, Erik Arnason, Tom Parker, Don Hurton,

1.0 President's Welcome
President Ross Metcalfe welcomed everyone. He explained that the zone presidents would be in for the afternoon, where they would be hearing the intent and information required to take the notices of motions back to their zones. As well, the CEO of Sport Manitoba, Jeff Hnatiuk would be presenting and looking for feedback on Schools in Sport Task Force.

2.0 Adoption of Agenda

2.1 Additions/changes to Agenda.

3.0 Adoption of February 18, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes
MOTION: That the board adopt the minutes of the February 18, 2005 meeting.

Don Thomson/Murray Brown
CARRIED

4.0 Business Arising from the February 18, 2005 Board Meeting
4.1 Schools in Sport Task Force
As part of the mandate from the provincial government and the MAPS Task Ford, Sport Manitoba has been mandated to create community alliances and school partnerships. One possibility is a 'school sport association' that would involve Junior High, High School and possibly Elementary. Sport Manitoba recently released a document stating that the specific sport organizations are the cornerstones of sport in the province and schools should work with them.

This document and process are at least two years away. The discussion has been good, but a lot of work still needs to be done. We expect that before our June AGM, Sport Manitoba will have a symposium to discuss this issue with Junior High representatives for their feedback.
This will be a major topic of our AGM in June.

4.2 Executive Director Evaluation
Just a reminder to get your Executive Director evaluation into Ross.

5.0 Financial Report & Investment Summary

MOTION: to accept the financial report to February 28th, 2005 as presented.

Mark Diboll/Ken Friesen
CARRIED

6.0 Executive Director's Report
6.1 Strategic Planning Document/Survey
Morris feels comfortable that we have addressed several issues and suggestions at the last board meeting. This document was very good in confirming many of the things that we do and assisted us in evaluating some other areas.

6.2 AGM
Format
- Sport in Schools topic will be a major issue.
- Anders the magician will perform.
- The rest of the evening will be a fun casino night.

- Board Motions

- Definition of bonafide student - ie; minimum of 2 courses

Board motion regarding a bonafide student, as follows;

WHEREAS current MHSAA regulations state that to be eligible to compete, a student must be "a bonafide student",

AND WHEREAS there is no clear definition of a "bonafide student",
AND WHEREAS schools interpret this in many different ways,
BE IT RESOLVED that in order to be eligible to compete in MHSAA activities, a student must be enrolled in at least two courses during that sport season.

Tony Carvey/Rhonda Young
CARRIED

6.3 Sport Legacy Trust Application - our applications for a sport database and Hall of Fame, as well as for upgrading the Stonewall track were not accepted.

6.4 Human Rights Appeals - ongoing

6.5 Tenders - will be sent to schools in May.

6.6 Students: U of M, River East
We had Mike Kraichy from the University of Manitoba complete his Recreation placement term with us. He did an excellent job. We have a student, Jayden Horvath, from River East starting with us soon.

6.7 Website:
We Have received almost seven million hits on the website. We obviously receive more hits during our busy championship times (ie; volleyball and basketball). We even have been receiving hits from other countries.

6.8 Presentation to the healthy lifestyles
On behalf of the MHSAA, Morris and other sport groups made a presentation to a government committee on the issue of healthy lifestyles for students in Manitoba. It was a very positive presentation with good discussion. It was very worthwhile and was a positive public relations endeavor for the MHSAA.

7.0 Game Plan - Priorities for 2005-2006
- Hazing policy
- Review of sport duplication
- "Ask the Coach" section on website
This would involve questions on various topics (ie; athletic therapy, specific sport tactics and skills, etc.) A 'specialist' in the categories would be requested to respond.

- Zone scheduling/results database
This is something that was passed last year, but unfortunately did not come to fruition. We hope to properly proceed with it for the new school year, as it is designed for volleyball and basketball.

- Development of a Powerpoint presentation and CD on the "Case for High School Athletics.
This is an idea from last year's AGM. We are working on a CD that can be distributed for use at the school, board and community level.

- Display Board and informational brochure

- Summer Student - to research and compile an in depth Provincial Championship history, statistics, data, etc.
This is a huge undertaking that would expand the results of provincial championships to include more information than just who beat who. The intention would be provide a picture of winning and participating teams, championship team members, statistics, results, etc.

8.0 Correspondence
- Garden City Collegiate
MOTION: to accept the eligibility appeal.
Brian Plett/Fred Kelesnik
DEFEATED
- Pierson/Waskada co-op

It was moved to accept the appeal for Pierson and Waskada to be able to become a co-op for high school sports, on renewal basis every three years, as per our current co-op regulation.

- Reston/Bellgarde appeal
MOTION: to accept the appeal.
Mark Miles/Murray Brown
DEFEATED

9.0 Other Business
- MSA - soccer situation
The MSA has a stipulation that all soccer players must have specific MSA photo identification for $6.00 per person. IF we would like to use their referee's, this is required. For this year, we have agreed to have the cards done and the fee waived. The spectrum for this topic is much bigger than this and needs to be researched for the future of high school soccer. The Winnipeg zone presidents will meet at the end of this afternoon to discuss this further.

10.0 New Business
- Track and Field - Multi event
MOTION: to delay the Multi-event for one year and to investigate the validity and logistics of this event.

Ken Friesen/Mark Diboll
CARRIED

- Curling wildcards
The board discussed the concern and it was felt that the issue was handled appropriately. It was suggested that a general statement on wildcards should be included for the future.

11.0 Adjournment
MOTION:
Meeting to be adjourned

Mark Miles/Mark Diboll
CARRIED

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Zone Presidents and Board meet at 1:00 PM

Board of Directors:
Ross Metcalfe Rhonda Young Mark Diboll
Fred Kelesnik Mark Miles Brian Plett
Ken Friesen Don Thomson Murray Brown
Morris Glimcher Carey Lasuik

Regrets: Jacques Dorge, Erik Arnason, Tom Parker, Don Hurton, Tony Carvey, Shana Robinson

Zone Representatives
Zone 1 Nancy Galas - Grant Park
Zone 2 Dennis Marinelli - St. Norbert
Zone 3 Nick Dyck - Pembina Trails Sch. Div.
Zone 4 Fred Kelesnik - Morris
Zone 5 Robert Arnason - Gimli
Zone 6 Marvin Gundrum - Westmount
Zone 7 Donovan Nemetchek - William Morton
Zone 8 Dave Sigvaldason - Rorketon
Zone 9 Greg Cameron - Boissevain
Zone 10 Al Wilson - Birtle Coll.
Zone 11 Mick McMillan - Frontier Collegiate
Zone 12 Dave Nienhuis - Immanuel Christian
Zone 13 Don Dulder - Niverville
Zone 14 Derek Simpson - Murdoch McKay
Zone 15 Barb Coulter - Crocus Plains