Neepawa Natives announce date for AGM
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The date has been set for the Neepawa Natives annual general meeting. The Junior ‘A’ hockey club has confirmed the event will take place on Wednesday, July 22, at the Yellowhead Centre starting at 7:00 pm.
Neepawa Natives board member Trevor Lizotte said that the AGM will cover a wide range of topics, including the current financial outlook for the franchise, as well as the need for additional volunteers.
“There will be a financial review of the fiscal year for the team, along with an examination of some of the positive things that went on last year. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to get up to speed on what’s been happening with the club,” said Lizotte. “This is the community’s team, so this is also the public’s opportunity to ask questions, to voice their thoughts on the franchise and its direction. This is their avenue in which that communication can take place.”
The club has also announced that a barbecue has been put together for Friday, July 17 at the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op grocery store from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, in order to promote the season ticket drive. Lizotte said it’s going to be a fun afternoon.
“Jointly with the Co-op, we’re doing a little fundraiser. It’s a barbecue just to generate some extra visibility for the team and for the season ticket drive, which is currently underway. Many volunteers with the team will be out there, barbecuing up some hotdogs and smokies for the public for a nominal fee. The deadline for the early bird prices is the end of the month. If people want to, it’s a great way for them to step up and buy their season tickets for the upcoming season.”
As for the AGM, Lizotte hopes that people will take the time out to participate, noting that the team is only as strong as the community support it receives.
“The clear message to the community from the AGM will be that, although the club took great strides forward from a financial perspective last year, there still is a great need for volunteers and support,” stressed Lizotte. “For people who are passionate towards the team, there will be clear direction on the different committees available that they could put their name forward for if they feel there is a skill set they could provide. Hopefully the night will motivate them to step up and volunteer some of their time to keep the club viable.”
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League regular season will begin for the Neepawa Natives on Friday, September 25.
