Board of Directors

2009-2010 Board of Directors

As in most volunteer organizations, decision making at the highest level resides with the volunteer Board of Directors whose membership includes parents and professionals.  

The Board's primary focus is with three areas that are vital to the Royals success:

1.      Selects the Hockey Director(s)
2.      Develop, evaluate and pass guidelines the VP of Hockey Operations and his Director(s)
         follow in running the club's teams 
3.      Accountable for the club's financial well-being

In the conduct of its official business, the Board acts as a whole;  individual Board members and Directors have no authority to act unless specifically authorized to do so by the Board as a whole.


President:  The President is the CEO of the Association and Chairperson of the Board.  He presides at all meetings of the regular membership and the Board meetings;  co-signs all contracts, leases and other legal documents as may be authorized by the majority and generally conducts the affairs of the Association with the advice and assistance of the Board and committee chairpersons.

Vice President/Business Operations:   Shall assume all duties of the President in his/her absence;  responsible for administration of all business matters;  co-signs all contracts;  serves as coordinator and moderator of the budget, ice contracts and ice time schedule (CBHL league schedule);  employees staff;  and any other endeavors necessary for the continual operation of the Association.  

Vice President/Hockey Operations:   Responsible for the day to day running of the Royals teams.  Shall assume the responsibilities of President in the absene of the President and VP/Business Operations;  contracts responsible for hockey programs, discipline, player registration, coaching and team managers, minor officials, on ice officials, hockey equipment and uniforms;  and any other endeavors necessary for the continual operation of the hockey programs of the Association.

Vice President/Fund Raising:   Responsible for all matters pertaining to the club and individual fund raising and corporate sponsorships.  Maintain records of donations;  oversee all correspondence to donors and potential donors;  develop fundraising programs;  Oversee team wearable sales and community relations;  develop and implement marketing and promotion programs and any other endeavor necessary for the continual operation of the Association.

Secretary:   Shall keep minutes of all Association membership and Board meetings;  maintain all reports, documents and other non-financial records connected with the business of the Association;  maintain membership records;  prepare all official correspondence;  post agendas no less than 48 hours prior to, and post minutes of all meetings of the membership and a synopsis of all meetings of the Board within 96 hours of said meetings;  coordinate with the newsletter, public relations, nominating and election committess; oversee the Association's web page and any other endeavors necessary for the continual operation of the Association.

Treasurer:   Shall have custody of the funds of the Association and maintain such financial records as may be required by the Bylaws or the Commonwealth or Federal laws;  maintain records of receipts and disbursements;  render financial reports annually and as such times as requested by a majority of the Board;  provide a treasurer's report at all membership meetings;  present all financials records to a non-partial accounting firm no later than 20 calendar days after the close of each fiscal year in order that tax preparation and an annujal review take place;  co-sign all checks with another Board member;  collect all dues; and assist the Board in the preparation of budgets;  in order to be eligible for this position, the person must be able to attain a financial bond of assurance.

CBHL Representative:    Shall be responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with our league affiliate;  attend and report back to the membership on the monthly CBHL league meeting;  represent the Association at the league meetings and vote on league business as required.

Hockey Director:    Shall be a Board appointed position reporting directly to the VP of Hockey Operations;  be directly responsible for developing hockey programs, player development, coaching programs and act as player/coach, parent/coach liason;  develop and maintain a disciplinary policy and procedure manual for Board approval;  and any endeavors for the continual operation of the Association.