The Executive Officer positions are now in place for the 2023/24 season. During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 24^th,2023, Ken Lenihan was elected by majority vote as VP Operations, while Brian Furdas was elected by majority vote as VP Competitive. Congratulations and thank you to both who continue to volunteer their time and effort to make BDMHA a great place to play hockey.

Following the AGM, Christien Lefebvre resigned as VP Development effective June 28^th, 2023. We want to thank him for his efforts during the 2021/2022 season. His work in the role of VP Development has helped take BDMHA forward in coach and player development. He will be missed and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Prior to the AGM, a number of Executive Officers positions were acclaimed:

President:                   Jason Foster 

VP Recreation:           Nancy Oldford 

VP U7/U9:                   Megan Douglas

VP Development:       Christien Lefebvre (has since resigned)

On July 4^th, The Executive Officers held a special meeting to welcome the new board members, discuss the upcoming season, and to appoint the vacant Executive Officer positions. Chris Snide was appointed as VP Development, while Kyla Burry was appointed to the role of Secretary, both by majority vote. 

Kyla Burry was previously the BDMHA VP of U7/U9 and most recent BDMHA Volunteer of the year. Kyla was also a driving force in making the BDMHA Joanne Lenihan Tournament a success and will work closely with Megan to ensure this tournament is again a showcase for BDMHA.  

Chris Snide had been the Equipment manager for BDMHA the past three years and accepted the appointment to VP of Competitive in November of 2022. After helping to roll-out the BDMHA promote model, the executive felt his experience could prove invaluable as we work to improve upon last year. Chris has also worked closely with Andre and Christien to deliver on our coach training and development classes. It was felt by the Executive, Andre and Christien that Chris would be able to continue the invaluable pieces of training Christien put in place last year.

Executive Officers for 2023

1. President:                                Jason Foster
2. VP Operations:                       Ken Lenihan
3. VP Competitive:                      Brian Furdas                     
4. VP Recreation:                       Nancy Oldford                 
5. VP U7/U9:                               Megan Douglas               
6. VP Finance                             Craig Lynk                         
7. Secretary                                Kyla Burry                          
8. VP Development                    Chris Snide              

To round out the Executive Committee, the Executive Officers are actively recruiting to fill all vacant positions by July 26^th, 2023. 

Board Members for 2023:

1. Business Development:         Rob Dickson
2. Director Communications:      Dave Denny
3. Controller:                               Mike Hurley
4. U7 Divisional Coordinator:     VACANT
5. U9 Divisional Coordinator:     Kiersten Amos    
6. U11 Divisional Coordinator:   VACANT      
7. U13 Divisional Coordinator:   VACANT        
8. U15 Divisional Coordinator:   Anthony Dopp
9. U18 Divisional Coordinator:   VACANT        
10. Certifications Coordinator:      VACANT
11. Equipment Manager:              VACANT
12. Player Safety Officer:             VACANT
13. Risk Management:                 VACANT

Staffing Update

For the 2023/24 season, BDMHA will add a Goaltending Hockey Development Professional to the staff team. Prior to the AGM, four candidates were interviewed. The final decision will be made by July 26^th, 2023. 

Staff for 2023: 

1.     Hockey Development Professional:                           Andre Lefebvre

2.     BDMHA Administrator:                                               Matt Oxford

3.     Goaltending Hockey Development Professional:       TBD

4.     Referee-In-Chief:                                                       Chris Nyers