1. Rural Soccer CHAMPIONSHIPS – as a result of AGM, the 2006 Provincial Rural Soccer Championships will be moved back one week to October 20 & 21.
   
   
2. “AA” Hockey CHAMPIONSHIPS – as a result of the AGM, the 2007 “AA” Hockey Championships will take place on Thursday to Saturday of March 8, 9 & 10.
   
   
3. Coach of the Month Program – Coaching Manitoba is currently accepting nominations for recognition as the Coach of the Month. For further information, or a nomination form, check out www.coachingmanitoba.ca.
   
   
4. Annual General Meeting – the MHSAA concluded a very successful Annual General Meeting on June 20th in Portage La Prairie. The results of the notices of motion are now posted on the MHSAA website.
   
   Congratulations to Blair DuGray of Pembina Trails School Division, who was presented with the Frank McKinnon Award for outstanding volunteer contributions, and Phil Hudson of Dakota Collegiate, who was recognized with the Grey Cup Legacy High School Coach of the Year Award. Both of these gentlemen are extremely deserving and dedicated individuals.
   
   Certificates of Recognition, in honour of long-time service and commitment to high school athletics were also presented to Ken Overby, Teulon Collegiate, Jeff Small, Treherne Collegiate, Jody Williams, Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, Richard Lochhead, Reston Collegiate, Jeff Maxwell, Elton Collegiate, Missy Penner, Garden City Collegiate, Dennis Robinson ,Hamiota Collegiate, Glenn Smith, retired - Hapnot Collegiate and Jennifer Campbell, Tec Voc High School.

   Congratulations to new Board Members, Nick Eliuk of Oak Park High School, Nancy Galas of Grant Park High School (will be at St. John’s next year), John Potter of Minnedosa Collegiate, Dave Sigvaldson of Rorketon School and Hub Berube of College Beliveau. Our two new student representatives are Amy Brown of Vincent Massey Brandon, and Gabrielle Wiebe of Westgate.

5. Recruiting Committee – The MHSAA will be putting together a committee to look at recruiting and establishing guidelines, consequences, etc. If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact Morris at 925-5641 or morris@mhsaa.ca.
   
   
6. Handbook – we are currently working on the 2006-07 MHSAA Handbook. At the back of the 2005-06 Handbook is a Directory Listing of all Schools including addresses, administrators, Phys. Ed staff, etc. Please review your school’s information in this section and advise us of any changes or corrections. Please email this information to Christine at info@mhsaa.ca by Wednesday, June 28th at noon. Also please send any information about staff changes at your school, including Phys Ed Teachers that are moving, new administrators, etc.
   
   
7. Volunteer for the MTS Golf Classic, July 13-16, 2006 – MTS needs 150 volunteers to make the tournament a success. Volunteering is a great way to spend some time in the sun, enjoy world-class golf and be a part of the MTS Team. Volunteers will receive an MTS volunteer t-shirt ($40 value), free meals while ‘on duty’, access to watch the tournament all weekend, and an invitation to the volunteer appreciation party on Sunday. They are looking for a commitment of 3-4 hour shifts. For more information, contact Larry Clark at 981-8055 or dollar52@mts.net.
   
   
8. Teen Touch Youth Jam 2006 – Teen Touch will be hosting a three on three youth jam basketball tournament on Saturday, August 26th. This is a free, all day event and there are a variety of categories. They are looking for participants and volunteers. We encourage you to inform any students that you still see as it will be a worthwhile opportunity to either participate or volunteer in. For further information, contact Kelly at 945-0951 or email teamyouth@teentouch.org

Have a great summer!