Polocrosse Canada Inc.

General Meeting

Jan 27, 2005

Dave Melnyk House

In Attendance :

Dave Melnyk

Ted Doan

Al Hicks

Jacquie McArthur

Deb Muldoon - Minutes Only

(Rick- Vancouver - Agreed to be available by phone)

Meeting began at 7pm

All agenda topics were discussed and the following was generally accepted. No decisions were made, and it was agreed that all items will be finalized by the March Meeting when Rick will be available in person. It was also agreed that some of the items could be ratified by email prior to the March meeting, but would have to include Rick.

Mandate

1. IPC Affiliation 2007 WPC , APA
2. Association of Clubs
3. National Liaison & Promotion of sport in Canada
4. International Liaison & Promotion of sport in Canada
5. Assist Local Clubs
6. Sanctioned Tournament Rules - to be developed
7. National Coaching Program - to be developed
8. National Umpire Program - to be developed
9. Junior Program - to be developed(leave at club level)
10. Fundraising - to be developed

Action - All - comment on by / at March Meeting

Board of Directors & Membership

It was suggested that positions are required to be filled to legitimize PCI.. Dave will follow up.

1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Secretary / Treasurer

Executive positions are to be drawn from representatives of the clubs.
There would be 2 representatives per club and 1 representative per associate member.

All representatives are voting members, 1 vote per representative.

PC Membership dues will be determined based on expenses of PC. (kept to a minimum).

Positions must be formally nominated.

Action - all - submit nominations (by email) and voted by /on March Meeting.

Dave- To determine Industry Canada requirements for an executive - ASAP

Duties/Roles

These are the areas that are of immediate concern and these are the people willing to head them.

1. Legal Council - Dave
2. 2007 WPC Coordinator/ Rating Development - Jacquie(Alberta)/Rick(B.C.)
3. Communications - Ted
4. International Liaison - Dave
5. National Liaison - Ted
6. Head Umpire - Ted
7. Head Coach - Al
8. Player Development - Al

The suggested Positions will must be decided by / at March Meeting

Action - All - Continue to discuss and finalize by / at March Meeting.

Constitution & Bylaws

A discussion began on the constitution and various points were discussed. All people in attendance had not reviewed the document and it was agreed upon that everyone should review and send comments to Dave who would then compile the document with comments for further discussion.

Dave, Jacquie, Lesley & Vera (Members from the PWC 2003 team) owe $60.00 each for setting Polocrosse Canada as a up the corporation.

Action - All - read and comment on by / at March Meeting.

- Dave - Determine cost of setting up, charitable donation number question and

Minimum number of executive/directors (as soon as possible)

Coaching Program

1. Australian Coach would be here for 3 months June-August
2. Canada will support the Coach with accommodation, food and part time Job (Discussed with Peter Crauford - IPC )
3. Suggest costs/accommodation to be split between Calgary, Vancouver and Foothills, depending on the time he/she was able to spend with each club..
4. Sending coach to Washington was not discussed.
5. Coaching duties to include
   1. Developing a National Coaching Program
   2. Developing a National Umpiring program
   3. Clinics, Training National Team
   4. Promoting sport at the Junior level
   5. Develop the Canadian “Squad”/Team for WPC 2007

Action - All - comment on by / at March Meeting

National Team - WPC

The following ideas were discussed.

1. Anyone can join the squad to be considered for the team
2. There will be a cost per participant , yet to be determined
3. Each club can chose to submit and financially support players for the squad
4. Team will be chosen by the 2007 WPC Committee & Coach
5. Australian Coach would be the Official Coach of the National WPC Team

Action - All - comment on by / at March Meeting

2003 Stampede Parade Winnings

1. $200.00 to be used for Parade Development
2. Suggestion was made for a new ‘Polocrosse Canada Inc’ banner/flags
3. All clubs would ride under this banner
4. Each club would wear their colors

Action - All - read and comment on by / at March Meeting

Meeting Adjourned 9:30 pm