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Approximately 40 members of the community, along with the Flin Flon Bomber Board, met in the R. H. Channing Auditorium for the Bombers Annual General Meeting (AGM) Wednesday night. The evening got underway with Dave Woodward, former vice president, as emcee. Woodward introduced president Hank Kosar, who began is report by giving credit to the board, noting Òwithout you, we would be in desperate need.Ó Also, Kosar made mention of the volunteers and those who are stepping down for the next season. ÒThis season, there were a lot of unknowns,Ó the president told the audience. First on the list of unknowns for the Bombers was their coaching situation. ÒA young Flin Flonner put his name in, someone who knew what it took to be a Bomber, and they pulled off a good season,Ó Kozar said. And as for next season, the organization is Òin good handsÓ after coming back from Spring Camp. Next on the agenda for Kosar was touching on the financial situation of the team. ÒWinning makes the finances that much easier,Ó he said. ÒWe had a great financial season.Ó The president noted that the organization was able to eat into their debt and make payments. One touchy subject this year was the price of tickets, but as Kosar noted, itÕs impossible to keep the prices the same. ÒWe try to keep the prices as low as possible, but itÕs difficult from our location,Ó he said, in reference to where Flin Flon is located. The other side of rising ticket prices comes from rising fuel prices as well as accommodations. As Kosar sat down, Woodward introduced head coach and GM Mike Reagan. Reagan began by saying ÒComing into this season, I knew there were two things I wanted to change Ð attitude and conditioning.Ó The coach noted there was a Ògood core, but some of the guys were here for the wrong reasons.Ó Coming in as a local guy, Reagan said he had a goal for the team, which he hasnÕt given up on yet. ÒOur goal was to win a championship. We camp up short, but made great strides. Our young guys will be that much better because of it,Ó he told the crowd. Reagan also mentioned that while the team went far this year, he wasnÕt satisfied. But the team will continue to work towards a championship. Added to the coaching staff this year is David Scully, as an assistant coach. Scully will be on the road when possible as well as at the Whitney Forum, but the team is still looking for a full-time assistant coach. This yearÕs Spring Camp, in Saskatoon, was a success with over 90 players. By the end of the camp, the Bomber organization had signed four players to the team. ÒThe future looks bright and IÕm very happy with the young guys,Ó Reagan said. ÒWe truly believe that we will compete for a championship these next couple of years.Ó Reagan also noted that there are a few former Bombers who have earned scholarships. Dennis Kubat has received a Division 3 scholarship, David Linsley will be attending the University of Saskatchewan, Matt Restoule will be going to Mount Royal and Pierre-Luc Boucher and Reid MacLeod were offered scholarships from Nebraska, Omaha. At the end of the AGM, the new Bomber Executive Board was voted on. The following people will be taking on the following positions: President - Hank Kosar Vice President - David Brooks Secretary/Treasurer - Sandy Blue Board Member - Brad Burke - two years Board Member - Richard French - two years Board Member - Todd Reynolds - two years Board Member - N/A - one year The financial report for the Flin Flon Bombers is as follows: Revenue Corporate Sponsorship - $105,943.24 Pre-sold season tickets - $75,946.08 Contra - $34,953.33 Total Revenue - $217,324.65 Total Revenue Services - $11,707.56 Total Souvenir Revenue - $8,712.13 Total Ticket Sales - $279,320.22 Total Project Revenue - $682,932.05 Total Revenue - $682,932.05 Expenses Hockey Operation Billets - $54,730.00 Dressing Room - $10,787.63 Education - $2,386.01 Total Equipment - $40,504.60 Total Hockey Operations - $416,376.57 Total Office Administration - $60,264.54 Total Expenses - $530,216.34 Net Income - $152,715.71 Flin Flon Bombers Fundraising Report Beer Gardens - $1,974.98 Nipawin Draw - $943.15 Ladies Night - $7,536.67 Meat Draw - $14,496.75 400 Club - $12,004.65 Go Bombers Go Draw - $5,892.86 New YearÕs Eve - $7,7270.84 Year End Banquet -$7,239.86 Souvenirs - $10,057.93 Total - $67,417.21
