MAIL BALLOT VOTE
LITTLETON HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Littleton Hawks and Colorado 14ers
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SECTION I: SEPARATION FROM BRIAN TENEYCK
Q1: I HEARD THAT LHA AND BRIAN TENEYCK SIGNED A SEPARATION AGREEMENT. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE.
Although the process was initiated by the Board, both Brian TenEyck and the Board agreed that it was in the mutual best interest of all parties for a separation of employment. Both sides moved forward in agreement and in good faith. Both sides agreed to terms of a Separation Agreement that contained specific provisions, including provisions related to severance payments, nondisclosure, nondisparagement, release of claims, and the like.
By mutual agreement, the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement are required to remain confidential. To date, neither Brian TenEyck nor the Board have waived confidentiality rights.
Q2: I HEARD THAT THE BOARD WILL NOT DISCUSS ITS REASONS IT SEPARATED FROM BRIAN TENEYCK. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE.
The Board is committed to the confidential employee and employer relationship that employees deserve during a time of transition and change.
Q3: I HEARD THE BOARD CONDUCTED SECRET MEETINGS TO FIRE BRIAN TENEYCK. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is FALSE.
Colorado law authorizes LHA to address certain matters in Executive Session, which are not open to the public. Authorized Executive Session topics include, but are not limited to:
- Matters related to employees of an association, including the employment, promotion, discipline or dismissal of an employee of the association.
- Matters related to the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of property or property interests.
- Matters that may be subject to ongoing negotiations.
- Matters related to investigative proceedings.
- Matters subject to specific statutory or judicially imposed requirements restricting public disclosure.
- Matters related to consultation with legal counsel, or matters related to pending or imminent litigation.
- Matters that are otherwise privileged or confidential.
- Any matter the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy.
Historically, all employment matters have been addressed by the Board in Executive Session.
Q4: I HEARD THAT BRIAN TENEYCK SAID CERTAIN THINGS ABOUT HIS SEPARATION FROM EMPLOYMENT. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is likely FALSE, to a certain degree.
Both Brian TenEyck and the Board agreed to terms of a Separation Agreement that contained specific provisions, including provisions related to nondisclosure and nondisparagement. This prevents both Brian TenEyck and the Board from making certain statements directly, or from inducing others to make statements on their behalf.
The Board is aware of a number of statements that have been attributed to Brian TenEyck. To the extent these statements might otherwise violate the terms of the Separation Agreement, Members should question whether such statements came from (or on behalf of) Brian TenEyck himself.
Q5: I HEARD THE BOARD DID NOT GIVE BRIAN TENEYCK THE SUPPORT AND MENTORING HE NEEDED. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is FALSE.
Over the past season in particular, multiple Board members met individually with Brian TenEyck to address support and mentoring matters, often through weekly scheduled meetings. In addition, for the past two years LHA engaged the services of an outside management consultant to provide support to Brian TenEyck.
Q6: I HEARD THERE ARE BOARD MEMBERS THAT HAD A PERSONAL VENDETTA AGAINST BRIAN TENEYCK. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is FALSE.
No Board member has ever volunteered to serve as a Director and officer of LHA to try and remove Brian TenEyck.
Q7: I HEARD THAT BRIAN TENEYCK ACTUALLY WORKS FOR THE MEMBERS AND NOT THE BOARD. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is FALSE.
Section 4.01 of the LHA Bylaws specifically addresses the Executive Director position, stating that the Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Director. As such, the Executive Director is a position that is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Board of Directors. Since 2018, the Executive Director has been an employee of LHA.
As with all LHA staff members, the Executive Director works for the benefit of LHA as a whole, but is subject to employment oversight and management by the Board of Directors.
Q8: I HEARD THAT BRIAN TENEYCK WAS NOT GIVEN A REVIEW OR PUT ON A PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is both FALSE, to a certain degree, and TRUE, to a certain degree.
Historically, the Board of Directors has never engaged in a formal performance review with Brian TenEyck, and the current Board did not establish a formal Performance Improvement Plan prior to separation. Since 2018, the Executive Director position has been operating under a verbal employment agreement with LHA, and review and improvement matters have been addressed informally between Board members and Brian TenEyck directly. Over the past season in particular, multiple Board members met individually with Brian TenEyck to address performance improvement matters, often through weekly scheduled meetings. Performance improvement matters were also addressed by the management consultant hired by the Board to provide guidance and direction to Brian TenEyck.
Q9: I HEARD OTHER LHA STAFF MEMBERS ARE IN FAVOR OF / AGAINST THE DECISION TO SEPARATE FROM BRIAN TENEYCK. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is neither TRUE nor FALSE.
While information obtained from LHA staff members was a factor in the Board determining it was time to move in a different direction, the decision for LHA to separate from Brian TenEyck falls exclusively on the Board. The Board has made every effort to shield LHA staff from the collateral impacts of the decision and to provide meaningful management and assistance during the transition process.
SECTION II: PETITION AND SPECIAL BALLOT
Q10: DID THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE A PETITION FROM MEMBERS REGARDING FORMER LHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRIAN TENEYCK?
ANSWER: YES.
On March 25, 2024, the Board received a Petition relating to the recent change within our organization regarding the former LHA Executive Director, Brian TenEyck. A total of 133 Petition signatures were received. By March 27, 2024, the Board verified that 113 of the Petition signatures were from Members of LHA in good standing, out of 907 total members in LHA.
The Petition listed two specific Purposes.
The first purpose stated in the Petition was: “Vote of the Members to Require Board of Directors to Reinstate and Renew contract between LHA and Brian TenEyck to Serve in the capacity of Executive Director.”
The second purpose stated in the Petition was: “Remove any Board Members who are in disagreement with Meeting Purpose 1, if voted in favor by Members, in accordance with Section 2.08 of the Bylaws.”
Q11: CAN A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS BE CALLED FOR THE FIRST PURPOSE STATED IN THE PETITION?
ANSWER: NO.
Section 2.01 of the LHA Bylaws states that the corporate powers of LHA are exercised by the Board of Directors, and the business and affairs of LHA are managed under the direction of the Board. Under Colorado law, the corporate powers granted exclusively to the Board include powers regarding employment matters, such as the ability to hire and terminate employees, define employee duties, and fix employee compensation. These are not powers granted to the Members directly.
In addition, Section 4.01 of the LHA Bylaws specifically addresses the Executive Director position, stating that the Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Director. As such, the Executive Director is a position that is appointed by, and serves at the discretion of, the Board of Directors.
Since 2018, the Executive Director has been an employee of LHA. It is not a position that is subject to a Membership vote.
A vote cannot be called to take an action that the Members do not otherwise have the power or ability to perform. The Members do not have the power or ability to vote on employment matters, and the Members do not have the power or ability to force or compel the Board to take any particular action regarding the reinstatement of the Executive Director. Therefore, a special meeting cannot be called for the first Purpose stated in the Petition, even if more than ten percent of the Members have signed the Petition seeking such action.
Q12: CAN A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS BE CALLED FOR THE SECOND PURPOSE STATED IN THE PETITION?
ANSWER: NO.
Section 2.08 of the LHA Bylaws expressly states that any Director may be removed by the Members, with or without cause. As such, a vote of the Members can be called to remove one or more Directors.
However, the second Purpose contained in the Petition contains language that otherwise prevents a vote from being called. As expressly stated in the Petition, the second Purpose ONLY applies to the removal of those Directors “who are in disagreement with Meeting Purpose 1, if voted in favor by Members.” Because a vote cannot be called for the first Purpose stated in the Petition, there can be no Members who vote “in favor” of the first Purpose, and there can be no Directors who are “in disagreement” with the first Purpose. Therefore, there are no Directors subject to a vote of removal under the second Purpose of the Petition, as signed by the Members and submitted to the Board.
Q13: DOES THIS MEAN A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS WILL NOT BE CALLED TO REMOVE DIRECTORS?
ANSWER: NO, a vote of the Members will still be called.
The Board acknowledges the right of LHA Members to remove Directors under Section 2.08 of the LHA Bylaws. The Board believes that Section 2.08 provides fundamental and important checks and balances to ensure the Board continues to operate in the interest of all LHA Members.
Section 1.04 of the LHA Bylaws states that a special meeting of the Members for any purpose may be called by the Board of Directors or the President.
Accordingly, the Board has unanimously chosen to call a special meeting of the Members for the exclusive purpose of conducting a vote to remove each individual Director under the provisions of Section 2.08 of the LHA Bylaws. By doing so, the Board will ensure that the second Purpose contained in the Petition is honored.
Q14: HOW WILL THE VOTE TO REMOVE DIRECTORS BE CONDUCTED?
ANSWER: BY MAIL BALLOT.
Section 1.09(2) of the LHA Bylaws states that if the Board of Directors, by a majority vote, determines that a mail ballot is needed to address a specific topic that a special meeting or the annual meeting cannot address due to time constraints or the importance of the ballot issue, then a mail-in ballot vote shall be allowed.
The Board of Directors has unanimously determined that the vote to remove Directors shall be conducted by Mail Ballot. The Board made this determination for the following reasons:
- The vote is of particular importance to LHA Members. The removal of some or all of the current Directors would have significant impacts on the direction LHA takes in the foreseeable future, both with respect to the selection and hiring of the Executive Director as well as the continuation of other Board initiatives. The removal of current Directors may also impact the ability of the Board to conduct business at all.
- Petitioners represent only about 12.5% of the total LHA Membership. While this is a substantial voting bloc, it may or may not represent the view of the majority of LHA Members. Because of the particular importance of the vote to LHA Members, it is critical that all LHA Members have the opportunity to vote. A Mail Ballot will facilitate participation from the greatest number of LHA Members.
- Because of the anticipated number of Members who might otherwise desire to attend a vote in person, the Board has had difficulty securing a venue of appropriate size, particularly in advance of the deadline by which notice of the specific date, time and location would need to be provided to Members. The Mail Ballot will obviate the need to secure a physical location.
- Many Members have expressed a reluctance to attend any vote in person out of concern for confrontation or harassment. The Board is generally aware of allegations of threats and harassment against Members and Members’ families on both sides of the issue. The Mail Ballot will allow Members to vote on the matter in the manner they so desire without fear of exposure, harassment or retaliation. This is necessary to ensure the vote represents a true majority of Members, not just the position of the most vocal or confrontational Members.
Q15: WILL AN IN-PERSON MEETING BEING HELD IN ADDITION TO THE MAIL BALLOT?
ANSWER: NO.
The first Purpose and the second Purpose set forth in the Petition expressly sought a vote of the Membership. Petitioners have ONLY requested a vote of the Membership. No issues or items, other than the desire to remove Board members for their denial to reinstate Brian TenEyck, were raised by Petitioners. Only the Petition itself was signed by the requisite number of Members, and the Petition itself does not contain any other purposes or requests other than for a vote of the Membership. The Board has chosen to call a special meeting of the Members for the exclusive purpose of conducting a vote of the Membership. Except as detailed elsewhere in this FAQ and in other Member communications to date, the Board will not be able to disclose specific information as to the separation of employment with the former LHA Executive Director.
As such, all of the requisite matters at issue will be resolved through the Mail Ballot.
To the extent that any Member desires to share their position or opinion with the Board, or to otherwise make their voice heard, they may continue to do so through communication directed to BOD@littletonhockey.org.
Q16: HAS THE BOARD INTENTIONALLY DELAYED THE VOTE?
ANSWER: NO.
Under Colorado law, the Board would ordinarily have thirty (30) days from the date the Petition was received and verified in which to issue the required Notice to Members, providing the specific purpose and details of the Special Ballot vote. This thirty-day requirement applies to the issuance of the Notice, not the date by which the vote itself must be held. The required Notice would ordinarily be issued by the Board by April 26, 2024.
Because of the language used in the Petition (discussed elsewhere in this FAQ), the Board is not obligated to issue the required Notice by the April 26 deadline. However, the Board has decided to do so, to ensure that the second Purpose contained in the Petition is honored.
Colorado law and the LHA Bylaws require that Notice be provided to the Members no fewer than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the designated Election Day. LHA Bylaws also require that the deadline date for ballots to be received shall not be less than fourteen (14) days from the date the ballots are mailed.
Q17: AM I ABLE TO PULL MY NAME OFF THE PETITION?
ANSWER: YES, to a certain degree.
Members who have previously executed the Petition can contact the Board at BOD@littletonhockey.org to express their desire to be removed from the Petition. At this point, however, the decision to move forward with the Special Ballot will not be impacted by Members removing themselves from the Petition.
Q18: HAS THE BOARD DISTRIBUTED PETITIONERS’ NAMES TO THE MEMBERSHIP?
ANSWER: NO.
The Board has not distributed the name or contact information of any Member who signed the Petition.
Section 1.01(c) of the LHA Bylaws states that Member lists or other information concerning the Members shall be deemed and kept confidential and shall not be available for inspection or copying or otherwise furnished to any Member. The Board has determined that the identities of Members who signed the Petition shall remain confidential.
Q19: WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE?
ANSWER: PARTICIPANT MEMBERS in Good Standing.
To be eligible to vote, a person must be a Participant Member of LHA for the 2023-2024 season in good standing, which in the case of a Participant Member who is not at least eighteen (18) years of age (“Minor Participant Member”) shall include the parent or guardian legally authorized to act on behalf of such Minor Participant Member.
Q20: AM I ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IF I AM NOT PLANNING ON RETURNING TO LHA OR THE 14ERS NEXT SEASON?
ANSWER: YES, to a certain degree.
Voting eligibility is based on the 2023-2024 season registration, not on the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
Q21: WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE RETURN OF BALLOTS?
ANSWER: 7:00 P.M. ON MAY 24, 2024.
Section 1.09(2)(g) of the LHA Bylaws states that the deadline date for ballots to be received shall not be less than fourteen (14) calendars from the date the ballots are mailed by the Board.
Specific information with respect to the Mail Ballots will be included in the Notice of Mail Ballot. However, Ballots will be mailed to eligible Participant Members on or before May 8, 2024. Mail Ballots must be received by LHA no later than 7:00 p.m. on May 24, 2024.
Q22: HOW SHOULD MAIL BALLOTS BE RETURNED?
ANSWER: US MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY.
A stamped envelope will be included with the mailing to facilitate the return of each ballot. In addition, a ballot drop off location will be designated in the Notice of Mail Ballot.
Q23: WILL THE BOARD TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE MAIL BALLOT PROCESS?
ANSWER: YES.
Conducting the mail ballot through a third-party contractor is cost prohibitive. However, the Board will take reasonable and prudent steps to ensure the integrity of the mail ballot process. Additional communication will be provided to the Membership as the designated Ballot deadline approaches.
SECTION III: IMPACTS OF SPECIAL BALLOT
Q24: I HEARD THAT THE SPECIAL BALLOT WILL RESULT IN NEW BOARD MEMBERS BEING ELECTED. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: This is FALSE.
The Special Ballot ONLY impacts the potential removal of existing Board members. The Petition itself only requested a vote by Members to remove one or more existing Board members.
Section 2.08 of the LHA Bylaws cited in the Petition specifically addresses the removal of one or more Directors, NOT the subsequent election of new Directors. In the event one or Directors are removed, the result is a vacancy of such position(s).
Section 2.09(a) of the LHA Bylaws addresses how vacancies are filled. If a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors, the remaining members of the Board fill the vacancy by appointment. If the remaining members of the Board fail to fill the vacancy within sixty (60) days, the Members may fill the vacancy at the next annual meeting of Members or at a special meeting of Members called for that purpose.
Q25: I HEARD THAT THE SPECIAL BALLOT WILL RESULT IN BRIAN TENEYCK BEING REHIRED AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is FALSE, to a certain degree.
The Special Ballot ONLY impacts the potential removal of existing Board members. The Petition itself only requested a vote by Members to remove one or more existing Board members.
After Special Ballot matters have concluded, the Board of Directors as it is then constituted will be tasked with making decisions with respect to the Executive Director position. At that time, the Board may decide to move forward with the search for a new Executive Director, or the Board may decide to terminate the process and take steps to rehire Brian TenEyck. While the results of the Special Ballot will likely be a factor to take into consideration by the “new” Board, it will be up to the “new” Board itself to make such determination.
Q26: I HEARD THAT THE SPECIAL BALLOT WILL MAKE THE ANNUAL MEETING ELECTIONS UNNECESSARY. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is FALSE.
Regardless of the results of the Special Ballot, the Annual Meeting of Members will still take place. Traditionally, the Annual Meeting has been held in August, prior to the start of the hockey season. Pursuant to Section 2.05 of the LHA Bylaws, the election of Director positions occurs at the Annual Meeting.
For any vacancies on the Board of Directors that occur as a result of the Special Ballot and which are subsequently filled by appointment, such appointments will last for the remaining term of those Board positions.
At the 2024 Annual Meeting, elections will be held for the following positions: (i) President; (ii) Secretary; (iii) Director of Coaching; and (iv) Director of Programs. After Special Ballot matters have concluded, any appointments to one or more of these Board positions will only last until the 2024 Annual Meeting, at which time the regular election for these positions will occur.
At the 2025 Annual Meeting, elections will be held for the following positions: (i) Vice President; (ii) Treasurer; and (iii) Director of Membership. After Special Ballot matters have concluded, any appointments to one or more of these Board positions will last until the 2025 Annual Meeting is held.
Q27: I HEARD THAT THE OUTCOME OF THE SPECIAL BALLOT COULD IMPACT OTHER BOARD DECISIONS OR INITIATIVES. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE, to a certain degree.
After Special Ballot matters have concluded, the Board of Directors as it is then constituted will be tasked with making decisions with respect to the direction of all LHA operations and initiatives.
If one or more Board members are removed as a result of the Special Ballot, any resulting “new” Board may decide to terminate some or all of the operations or initiatives adopted or pursued by the current Board.
Q28: I HEARD THAT THE OUTCOME OF THE SPECIAL BALLOT COULD RESULT IN LHA NOT HAVING A BOARD PRESIDENT. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE, to a certain degree.
Under Section 2.03 of the LHA Bylaws, the President is subject to a specific qualification requirement -- the President must have previously served a minimum of one term as a member of the Board of Directors prior to being elected or appointed as President.
The President is subject to removal under the Special Ballot. If the President is removed, then an individual could not be appointed by the remaining Board members and/or elected at the 2024 Annual Meeting unless such individual had previously served a minimum of one term on the Board. If no individual qualifies, then the position of President would remain vacant.
If the position of President remains vacant, the other Board members would decide how to delegate applicable powers and duties. However, if there are powers or duties that cannot be delegated under the LHA Bylaws or Colorado law, those powers or duties could not be executed unless and until an individual qualifies to serve as President.
Q29: I HEARD THAT THE OUTCOME OF THE SPECIAL BALLOT COULD RESULT IN LHA NOT HAVING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ALL. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE, to a certain degree.
All seven Board members are subject to removal under the Special Ballot. If all seven Board members are removed, then no individual would remain on the Board of Directors. While LHA would technically still have a Board, all seven positions would be vacant, and there would be no mechanism to fill those vacancies by appointment.
In such event, LHA could not conduct normal business, at least in the short term. Under Section 2.01 of the LHA Bylaws, as well as under Colorado law, the corporate powers of LHA are exercised by the Board of Directors, and the business and affairs of LHA are managed under the direction of the Board. If all seven Board positions are vacant, there would be no ability for LHA to conduct business.
Although there would be a number of technical and legal difficulties, LHA staff would then be tasked with scheduling the 2024 Annual Meeting for the limited purpose of electing Director positions that are otherwise up for election in 2024 (President, Secretary, Director of Coaching, and Director of Operations). The Directors elected at the 2024 Annual Meeting would then appoint individuals to fill the remaining vacancies.
Q30: I HEARD THAT THE GOAL OF THE PETITIONERS IS TO REPLACE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS WITH PEOPLE WHO ONLY AGREE WITH AND SUPPORT BRIAN TENEYCK. THE BOARD WOULD BASICALLY HAVE NO OVERSIGHT OVER THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE, to a certain degree.
One of the primary functions of the Board of Directors is to provide functional oversight over LHA employees, including the Executive Director.
The system is intentionally designed as a series of checks and balances. The Executive Director does not have the unlimited ability to do whatever he or she wants; the Executive Director answers to the Board of Directors, and can be terminated by the Board if needed. Similarly, the Board of Directors does not have the unlimited ability to do whatever they want; the Board answers to the Members, and can be removed by the Members and/or different Board members can be elected by the Members if needed.
Here, the Petition was not filed because certain Members disagreed with a series of decisions made by one or two Directors. Instead, the Petition seeks to remove ALL current Directors solely because of the decision to separate from Brian TenEyck, regardless of the reason for such separation. Further, the implication is that the Petitioners will seek to remove any additional Directors who do not agree to reinstate Brian TenEyck.
Whether this represents an appropriate exercise of checks and balances is certainly a matter of individual opinion. However, if the Board is unable to separate from the Executive Director for any reason without themselves being removed from office, the Board would be unable to provide meaningful and functional oversight over the Executive Director position. The Executive Director could simply ignore the Board’s oversight efforts.
SECTION IV: HIRING OF A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Q31: I HEARD THAT THE BOARD HAS ALREADY DECIDED ON A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is FALSE.
The Board has NOT hired a new Executive Director. The Board has NOT made any final decision with respect to a new Executive Director. The Board has NOT identified any “preferred candidates” for the Executive Director position.
The Board WILL NOT make any final decision with respect to a new Executive Director until AFTER the results of the Special Ballot are known. The result of the Special Ballot has the potential to impact the make-up of the Board. It would NOT be reasonably prudent for the Board to make a final decision or to offer the position to a candidate before the Special Ballot is concluded, particularly if there is a chance that a subsequent Board would rescind such offer.
The Board HAS developed a Job Description for the Executive Director position, and HAS posted the Job Description to seek qualified candidates interested in the position. Because of the time involved in obtaining and processing applications, this was a reasonably prudent and necessary step for the Board to take.
In addition, the Board HAS established an independent Selection Committee to evaluate applications that have been received and to provide the Board with recommendations. The Board HAS appointed a Chairman to the Selection Committee, as well as two Hockey Operations Committee members and two Board members. The Board will also appoint three LHA parents to the Selection Committee. The Board HAS received parent applications requesting to be on the Committee, but HAS NOT yet appointed parent representatives to the Committee.
Q32: I HEARD THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE.
A number of applications from highly qualified candidates who are interested in the Executive Director position have been received, both from within and from outside of Colorado. These applications have been forwarded to the Selection Committee.
Q33: I HEARD THE BOARD IS ACTIVELY SEEKING TO IMPROVE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF ALL LHA STAFF POSITIONS, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE.
Moving forward:
- The Board needs to ensure that LHA is better aligned with USA Hockey and CAHA, as well as CAHA’s vision for hockey in Colorado moving forward.
- The Board needs to ensure that all LHA staff exhibit professionalism and respect for one another.
- The Board needs to ensure that the Board’s vision for improvements in player skill development and coaching development are effectively implemented.
- The Board needs to ensure all LHA staff prioritize effective and timely communication.
- The Board needs to ensure all LHA staff exhibit fiscal accountability.
- The Board needs to ensure that the existing partnerships and ongoing negotiations with rink owners, operators and staff are pursued in a collaborative process, since ice availability is the single biggest factor impacting LHA programming.
SECTION V: MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
Q34: I HEARD BOARD MEMBERS HAVE KIDS THAT PLAY FOR LHA, WHICH CREATES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IS THAT TRUE?
ANSWER: That is TRUE, to a certain degree, and FALSE, to a certain degree.
Section 2.06 of the LHA Bylaws generally requires that each Director be the parent or legal guardian of a minor Participant Member of LHA. As such, each Board member has at least one child that currently plays for LHA.
This is an intentional requirement found in the LHA Bylaws, and does not create a conflict of interest with the performance of duties by Board members.