2024 BMHA EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
The following positions highlighted below are up for Election for the 2024/2025 season, and Nominations are now being accepted.
- President – Elected in even years
- Vice President - OMHA – Elected in odd years
- Vice President – Tri County – Elected in even years
- Vice President – Coaching & Player Development – Elected in odd years
- Treasurer – Elected in odd years
- Secretary – Elected in even years
- Registrar – Elected in odd years
- Equipment Manager - Elected in odd years
- Ice Manager - Elected in even years
- Time/Gate Manager – Elected in even years
- Sponsorship Manager - Elected in even years
- Fundraising Manager - Elected in odd years
- Referee in Chief – Elected in odd years
- Director At Large – Elected every year
Per the BMHA Constitution, those seeking nomination must review the position descriptions shown below, and complete the form found in the link below no later than 4:00 PM 10 days Prior to the AGM.
This year's AGM is scheduled for May 29th 2024 at 7:30 PM. Deadline to submit nomination form is May 19th 2024 at 4:00 PM
Click Here for: NOMINATION FORM
ARTICLE 11: DUTIES OF THE DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT - Elected The President shall have served a minimum of one year on the Executive prior to the election, and shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term, for a maximum of two consecutive terms. In exceptional circumstances, the maximum term may be extended by the Executive subject to approval at the AGM. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the BMHA, and shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the BMHA and the Executive. He/she shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Executive are carried into effect, will be a non-voting member unless required to break a tie. He/she shall have signing authority. He/she shall also have other such powers and duties as are elsewhere provided for in these Articles, or as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Executive. The President shall have the general supervision and management of the business and affairs of the BMHA.
1st VICE-PRESIDENT – OMHA/AAA Rep - Elected The 1st Vice-President shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. In the absence of the President shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President. He/she shall also perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by the Executive. He/she shall act as the BMHA’s liaison with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. He/she shall be the BMHA’s main point of communication with the offices of the OMHA, and shall represent the BMHA at Regional meetings with other associations and be responsible for overseeing the scheduling of OMHA teams regular season and playoff games and filing team rosters and Affiliated Player list. He/she shall act as a liaison between the Executive and the OMHA coaching staff and teams. He/she shall act as the BMHA’s liaison with the Central Ontario Wolves. He/she shall be the BMHA’s main point of communication with the offices of the Central Ontario Wolves, and shall represent the BMHA at Regional meetings with other associations. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive
2nd VICE PRESIDENT - TRI COUNTY REP – Elected The 2nd Vice-President (Tri County Rep) shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. He/she shall be the BMHA’s main point of communication with the offices of the Tri County Association, and shall represent the BMHA at Regional meetings with other associations and be responsible for overseeing the scheduling of Tri County teams regular season and playoff games and filing team rosters and Affiliated Player list. He/she shall act as a liaison between the executive and the Tri-county coaching staff and teams. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive
3rd VICE PRESIDENT – COACHING & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT - Elected The 3rd VICE PRESIDENT (Coach in Chief) shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. Duties and Responsibilities shall include:
- Chair the Coach Selection Committee
- Develop coaching staff through education, training, and mentoring
- Mentor and assist coaches when required
- Develop and update BMHA coaching guidelines and manual
- Make recommendations to executive with respect to coaching selections policy and process, ensuring selection process is administered according to approved policy
- Ensure all bench staff have the requisite accreditation as per BMHA/OMHA policy
- Organize and oversee coaching development clinics
- Organize and oversee the implementation of the Hockey Canada/OMHA mandated half ice/cross ice programs at younger age groups.
- Responsible to organize and oversee power skating, skills, and goalies clinics as approved by the Executive.
- Be available to coaching staffs via person/telephone/email
- Provide Monthly Coaching reports. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
SECRETARY - Elected The Secretary shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term, is a voting member of the Executive, with signing authority. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, all notices required to be given to the Executive, officers, and members of the Committees of the Executive. He/she shall attend all meetings of the Executive, and shall enter or cause to be entered in the minute books, all proceedings at such meetings. He/she shall make available the minutes of any Executive meetings to the Directors within fourteen (14) days of said meeting. He/she shall be custodian of all books, papers, documents and all other instruments belonging to the BMHA, except as those specifically assigned to others, such as the Treasurer’s books. He/she shall enter into correspondence on behalf of the BMHA as directed by the Executive. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive
TREASURER - Elected The Treasurer shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive, with signing authority. The Treasurer shall be competent in accounting principles, and have a demonstrated ability to maintain the financial records and transactions required for the BMHA. The Treasurer shall keep full and accurate books of account, in which shall be recorded all receipts and disbursements of the BMHA, and, under the direction of the Executive shall control the deposit of money, the safekeeping of securities and the disbursement of funds of the BMHA. He/she shall render to the Executive at the meeting thereof, or whenever required of him/her an account of all his/her transactions as Treasurer, and advise the financial position of the BMHA. The Treasurer will surrender all the financial books and records to be reviewed by appointed members of the association or by an independent public accounting firm at the request of the Executive and/or membership by a two-thirds vote. He/she shall chair the Budget Committee, and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Executive.
EQUIPMENT MANAGER - Elected He / she shall be elected at the AGM to a two year term and be responsible for the purchase, distribution, maintenance, safekeeping and storage of all BMHA hockey equipment, and for recommending the timely replacement of said equipment as required, responsible for proposing and administering a budget for approved expenditures and is a voting member of the Executive. He/she shall undertake any and all repairs to the equipment to maintain them in safe and presentable condition. He/she shall be responsible for chairing the Purchasing Committee and shall be the person, or designate another member of the board, to be responsible for seeking official quotes and tenders on BMHA purchases. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
TIME/GATE MANAGER - Elected The Time/Gate Manager shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. Duties and Responsibilities shall include: Scheduling time and gate keepers for all home games Ensure payment to referee’s, time and gate keepers Administer float for payment of referees, time and gate keepers Provide financial statement of gate receipts to the Executive He/she shall chair the standing Tournament Committee and perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
ICE MANAGER – Elected The Ice Manager shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. He/she shall allocate and schedule under the direction of the Executive, all ice time allocated to the BMHA at all arenas being used by the BMHA, with due regard to the requirements of both the OMHA and Tri County teams in all categories. He/she shall notify, or cause to be notified all ice time assigned to the users, and be responsible to notify the Treasurer of all such allocations for billing purposes. The Ice Manager shall have the final decision regarding ice allocation and shall schedule ice with financial responsibility as a primary factor. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
FUNDRAISING MANAGER – Elected The Fundraising Managers shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. He / she shall organize and manage the cash calendar lottery, including managing all bank accounts. He / she shall also review ways and means to raise funds and chair any fundraising committees. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
SPONSORSHIP MANAGER - Elected The Sponsorship Managers shall be elected at the AGM to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. He / she shall acquire adequate sponsors for all association teams and act as a liaison between the Association and team sponsors. He / she shall also maintain a record of all sponsors in regards to dates paid, amounts paid, and expiry dates, ensure that all sponsor information is posted on the BMHA website; provide all sponsors with certificate of 19 appreciation and team photos, and ensure that all sponsors are invited to the year-end banquet and AGM. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
REGISTRAR - Elected The Registrar shall be elected to serve a two-year term and is a voting member of the Executive. The Registrar shall provide notification of registration dates to the membership, report registration information to the executive and oversee the completion of all necessary registration and insurance documentation for players, coaches, trainers and managers. He / she shall chair the registration committee, and maintain up to date information of players, coaches, trainers and managers. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
PAST PRESIDENT He/she shall provide guidance and act as a consultant when required and/or requested. May be invited by the President to attend any regular or special Board Meetings. May sit on committees as required and requested by the President. Position of Past President is not an official position of the Executive Board and therefore does not have voting privileges at Executive Board Meetings.
REFEREE IN CHIEF - Elected The Referee in Chief shall be elected to serve a two year term and is a voting members of the Executive. The Referee in Chief will be responsible for ensuring each game has appropriate officials assigned to it, keeping a contact list of referees, and passing on complaints between referees and the Executive. The Referee in Chief is also responsible for the recruitment and development of all new officials and making sure that all officials are being advanced through regular communication with the area supervisor. The Referee in Chief should also be made available to any coaching staff member, parent and spectator to discuss any rule interpretation that may need clarification at any time. He/she shall perform other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Executive.
DIRECTORS AT LARGE – 1 Position - Elected Directors at large shall be voting members of the Executive and are eligible to be appointed to any Committees that are established by the Executive.