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  • Application for Consideration to CUYHA Board of Directors (BoD)

    Term: July, 2025 - June, 2027 (Executive Board) July, 2025 - June, 20206 (Board Members)

    The BoD is a dedicated group of members who work towards the established goals of CUYHA. These individuals consider the mission of the organization and the impact to all members, current and future, when making decisions.

    Members of the BoD are expected to uphold the image of the organization in all circumstances and at all times. Members will agree to the Code of Ethics prior to taking office, agree to work diligently throughout his/her term to complete the assigned duties, and particpate in all aspects of the organization as available.

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  • Available positions and duties are listed below.

    President (Exec. Committee) 

    • Overall management of the BoD.
    • Forward (Strategic) Planning for the Association. 
    • Manages compliance to governing bodies, bylaws, and policies. 
    • Spokesperson for organization. 
    • Presides over the BoD meetings. 
    • Works with BoD to ensure accountability. 
    • Attends AHAI and NIHL President’s meetings and shares info with organization. 
    • Initiates and manages sponsorships. 
    • Assists committees as needed. 
    • Other duties as required.

  • Vice President (Exec. Committee) 

    • Assists President with organizational compliance.
    • Presides over the BOD meetings in absence of the President.
    • Assists President in BOD Responsibilities.
    • Reviews contracts and documents relative to the well-being of the Association and makes recommendations.
    • Forward (Strategic) Planning for the Association.
    • Other duties as required. 

  • Treasurer (Exec. Committee)

    • Maintains the financial books of the Association.
    • Membership payments are collected from the registered skater/collaborates with Registrar for status of skaters/payments.
    • Manages the payment of expenses.
    • Prepares and distributes financial statements and reports.
    • Files tax returns and annual report.
    • Checks the CUYHA Post Office Box regularly.

  • High School Rep (2 positions)(Exec. Committee)

    • Serves as the primary liasion to LLPHL and ensures Association's adherence to their guidelines.
    • Communicates with the Board on High School topics at a present meeting specifically for High School discussion.
    • Heads a committe to organize Senior recognition. 

  • Director of Apparel  

    • Assists with travel team registration.
    • Researches and recommends vendors for apparel. 
    • Manages and coordinates all jersey orders.
    • Inventories other apparel for purchase by members.
    • Supplies apparel ordering information to PR for publishing on the website and for distributing to members. 

  • Director of Equipment

    • Assists with Minor Hawks and House League registration.
    • Coordinates and maintains inventory of Association equipment.
    • Serves as liaison to all requests for equipment.
    • Coordinates Equipment on Loan for developmental programs including distribution, collection, tracking, storage, and acquisition.
    • Coordinates parent volunteers to help with equipment distribution.

  • Director of Public Relations

    • Leverages website and social media to get association information to the public and for general promotion of CUYHA.
    • Coordinates communications with media outlets.
    • Publishes a periodic member newsletter.
    • Assists in promoting House League and Minor Hawks in schools.
    • Manages Club Platform (CrossBar), website (www.cuyha.org), and DNS Registration (GoDaddy).

  • Director of Fundraising

    • Plan, propose, and coordinate fundraising opportunities.
    • Serves as volunteer coordinator for fundraising events/activities.
    • Works with treasurer to manage fundraising budget.

  • Ice Scheduler 

    • Work with Rink Directors to schedule association ice time and provide schedules to Team Representatives.
    • Coordinates with Ice Scheduler regarding the annual ref seminar.
    • Secures referees for home games.
    • Coordinates professional photos for teams and players.
    • Reviews ice rental contracts and invoices
    • Inputs practice schedule to PR Officer/President for publication.
    • Supply requested documents to the Director of Coaches for ice scheduling.

  • Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) Representative

    • Attend monthly NIHL meetings, including reporting back to CUYHA Board and passing along information to appropriate Board members.
    • Act as liaison between CUYHA and NIHL.
    • Assists in orienting Team Managers to participation in NIHL.

  • Director of Ethics and Discipline

    • Will comply with AHAI guidelines.
    • Oversee the Ethics and Dsicipline Committee
    • Oversee the ethics of the Board. 
    • Fields and investigates alleged violations of the organizaton's code of conduct and USA Safe Sport.
    • Inconjunction with the Ehics and Dsicipline Committe make a recomendation of discipline if warranted. 
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