Please mark your calendars for the annual EYHA golf tournament. This year the tournament will be held at the Links at Lang Farm on Sunday August 23rd, 2009. More information will follow.
Anyone wishing to join the planning committee please contact Al Foice, at afoice@nationallife.com
Tyler Main was presented with the Johnny O Distinguished Coach Award for the 2008-2009 season. The award was presented to Tyler at his home during a birthday celebration with many family and friends present. Tyler has served as a coach for many years including both the House and Travel programs. He coached his son Colby, who now plays at MMU and his youngest, son Cameron. Tyler embodies all of the attributes of Johnny O and loves spending time teaching the game of hockey to his players. Parent feedback on Tyler is always positive and his enthusiasm for the game is contagious.
Congrats to Tyler...and many thanks to his wife Leah who supported and continues to support his involvement in our organization! We hear rumor that his daughter Tatum may be making a comeback to EYHA.
Paul Murray was presented the prestigious Fred Reidy Award at the April Board meeting. Paul was recognized for his many years of tireless efforts as part of the EYHA board and organization. Paul has served in many capacities over the years, most recently as Vice President of Travel. He started as the House Representative years ago, moved to oversee our Travel Program and led or participated on many efforts including but not limited to: the implementation and management of our current website; co-creator of our policies and procedures; oversight of our tryout and player selection process; and many years of coaching.
Craig Benson noted that "Paul has been involved in both the House and Travel levels and was instrumental in bringing EYHA out of the dark ages with the new website and moving to a more automated environment....he certainly left his mark on our organization". Outgoing president Al Foice noted that "Paul's level headed, professional and rational input on challenging issues can always be counted on to help set our direction".
Congrats to Paul...and many thanks to his wife Karen who supported his involvement over the years!
On April 16, 2009, the outgoing officers and members of the board were recognized and thanked for their contributions over the past few years. Retiring members included officers Paul Murray, Lisa McGinnis, Maurice Rosales and Al Foice. Retiring board members included Estelle LeClair and Craig Butkus.
The membership elected the following as officers / directors:
At the May 21 board meeting, the following open board positions will be appointed along with the names of the individuals who seek appointment:
Former President Al Foice will assume the board position of Past President.
Use the link below to provide EYHA ACE Director and Head Coach Pat Burke with information and feedback regarding your child's coach(es).
This information will be shared with the coach and an executive summary will be viewed by the EYHA Board.
Contact Pat at pburkevt@yahoo.com with any questions.
Use this link to provide EYHA with feedback for the organization and your child's coach(es). Older players and parents can complete the survey together. Midgets (U18 & U16) should fill out their own. EYHA uses this information -- and other methods -- to help coaches and the organization improve. One per coach, per family please.
Did you or someone you know learn to play hockey in EYHA? Would you like to connect with old teammates? Please email Pat Burke at pburkevt@yahoo.com -- he is working on putting together a "history of EYHA" report for our members.
There is also a FACEBOOK group page, search for "Essex Youth Hockey" in the groups section of FB.
