Ice Arena Authority

NORWICH ICE RINK AUTHORITY MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD MARCH 26, 2009 Authority Attendance: Mike Goldblatt, Doug Barlow, Cheryl Ritacco, Judy Deglin, Dean Pfeifer, Mike Schermerhorn and Rich Wolak Guest: Jim Sanca Meeting was called to order by Mike Goldblatt at 6:05 pm, a quorum was present. Minutes from February, submitted by Cheryl Ritacco, were read and approved. Motion to accept made by Doug Barlow; seconded by Mike Schermerhorn. Public Comments There were no public comments Correspondence There was no correspondence Reports Manager Jim Sanca reported on the following: • The Rink presented Wizard of Oz on Ice March 20 and 21. The show was considered a success. Attendance was 400 for each performance. The Rink looks forward to presenting the show again next year. • The month of March closes out with Rose City Warriors annual hockey tournament March 27-29 • Great Skate to Ice Out Cancer will hold their fundraiser/awareness event during May • Bernie Cassell Hockey Skills program will begin in April • Southeastern Connecticut Youth Hockey held 3 CHC tournaments during the month of March • Southeastern Connecticut Youth Hockey will hold tryouts for the 2009-2010 season in early April at The Rink • Southeastern Connecticut Youth Hockey is also introducing a girls hockey program next season. Tryouts will also be held in April • Bernie Cassell has been asked to work with the youth program, with both the skaters and the coaches • Learn to Skate spring 2009 session has 150 participants  • NFA hockey looks like they will have around 17 skaters for the 2009-2010 season. Jim Sanca will reach out to Gary Mackowicki to work on meeting budget. • Jim Sanca presented The Authority with P&L Previous Year Comparison report – this is the best financial report The Authority has seen in many years. Utility and insurance costs are down while there has been a influx of income from special events such as the skating shows Old Business There was no old business New Business There was no new business Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:51pm. Motion to accept made by Dean Pfeifer; seconded by Judy Deglin. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Ritacco