Overview
The Board met to discuss organizational structure, operational needs for the upcoming season, registration and compliance requirements, facilities updates, and fundraising efforts.

Key Points

Leadership & Organizational Structure

• Board officer roles were reviewed and confirmed.

• Jenny was approved to serve as Secretary.

• The Board discussed future organizational needs, including Communications, Travel Coordination, and Hockey Operations support.

Governance & Planning

• The Board will conduct a review of current operational roles and responsibilities to ensure alignment with 2026 season needs.

• A process for confirming and formalizing leadership roles will continue at upcoming meetings.

Scheduling

• The Board agreed that the interview process for all interested applicants should move forward once applicants have been advised that the current positions available are Comms Director and Travel Director.

• Jenny to email applicants to set up interviews via Zoom with January 28, 2026 being the target day for interviews to start. Monday Feb 2, and Wed Feb 4 are additional dates if needed.

Facilities & Operations

• Concessions area has been deep cleaned.

• Maintenance items identified:

  • Replacement of soda fountain knobs.

  • Removal of an unused freezer.

  • Benkart to contact Pepsi Co regarding repair or replacement of a malfunctioning sports drink cooler.

• Equipment and rink access updates:

  • Nets at Bellevue to be retrieved.

  • Coordination with the borough regarding rink access and snow removal.

  • Jenny to update website rink scheduler to reflect Benkart's information.

Uniforms & Tournament Preparation

• Uniforms sizing deadline is Sunday Jan 25, 2026 to allow a two-week lead time before the first tournament.

• Benkart to remind team managers to communicate ordering deadlines to families.

Registration & Compliance

• All player and staff registrations must be completed, including USA Ball Hockey requirements.

• Assistance will be provided to families as needed.

• Referees and coaches are required to obtain Level 1 certification.

• Target dates for INHL registration opening is Super Bowl weekend. 

Fundraising

• Jenny to contact Sheena regarding Booster President interest now that roles have changed.

Next Meeting
The Board will reconvene in February 2026.

The Team Pittsburgh Board Meeting scheduled for Dec 7, 2025 has been postponed until after January 1, 2026 

Team Pittsburgh Meeting Summary – Nov 24, 2025

Overview
The Board met for an emergency meeting to address upcoming season planning, communication improvements, and organizational structure.

Key Points

• Meeting summaries will now be posted publicly on the organization’s website to promote transparency.

• The Board agreed to prioritize clearer communication, consistent external messaging, and defined leadership roles.

• A town hall meeting will be held in February to receive input from families and players.

• Each Board member will prepare departmental recommendations (Treasury, In-House, Travel, Communications, etc.) for discussion at the December 1 meeting.

• The Board will review the applications received for open positions at the next meeting.

• The President will provide an updated organizational vision to help guide planning and outreach for 2026.

Next Meeting
The Board will reconvene on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM.