Board Member Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of the Officers are set forth here; amendments may be made when appropriately based on a two-thirds majority vote of approval of the then current Board of Directors.
President
The President of EFRH shall be the USA Roller Sports (USARS) contact for the League, and shall:
- Conduct the affairs of the Club and execute the policies established by the Board of Directors.
- Report the condition of the Club at one General Assembly each year.
- Receive input from the Board of Directors and make suggestions to help with the growth and welfare of the Club.
- Be responsible for the conduct of the Club in conformity to the policies, principles, rules and regulations of the USARS as agreed to under the sanctioning agreement.
- Investigate complains, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the Club and report to the Board of Directors as circumstances warrant.
Vice President
- Interface with players/parents and USARS.
- Interface with USARS and the Town of East Fishkill to obtain from USARS and to the Town the League’s blanket Liability Insurance form.
- Interface with USARS to apply for and obtain League Sanction Agreement.
- Primary contact with USARS.
- Assist president and other BOD members as needed.
Treasurer
- Receive all monies and deposit them in an account designated by the Board of Directors and EFRH.
- Keep accurate records of the receipts and disbursement of all funds received for the Club.
- Approve all payments from allotted funds and draw checks therefore in agreement with polices established in advance of such actions by the Board of Directors.
- Prepare an annual budget under the direction of the President for submission to the Membership and Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting.
- Pay all bills, including town fees and payroll for our refs and scorekeepers.
Administrative Assistant
- Prepare score sheets and supply to scorekeepers.
- Review score sheets bi-weekly for:
- Incidents that need to be brought to the attention of the Disciplinary Coordinator and advise accordingly.
- Provide standings to the treasurer for posting to Web site.
- Provide information to Treasurer for payment to Officials & Scorekeepers.
- Keep minutes of all meetings, distribute to Board of Directors within one week of meeting, and file for future reference.
- Update Town of East Fishkill Recreation Guide annually.
- Handle all aspects of publicity.
Development Director
- Work with the Coaching Director, Director of Officiating and other individuals on the development team to create a coaching clinic.
- Responsible for conducting bi-annual coaching clinic and certifying all coaches who attend.
- Responsible for educating the league as to the Code of Conduct.
- Assist with the development of the younger division’s skills through clinics and other innovative techniques.
Scheduler (Games)
- Schedule all teams the required number of games in accordance with policy.
- Primary coverage updating leagues rain number.
- Inspect rink to insure safety due to weather conditions.
- Schedule team practices.
- Keep East Fishkill Recreation Board aware of game & light status.
- Schedule playoffs and inform coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.
- Keep Director of Scheduling Referees & Scorekeepers aware of game changes and make-ups.
- Keep Coaches informed of make-ups.
- Inform Travel Director of available travel game/practice/tryout slots.
- Where needed, schedule player evaluations.
Coaching Director
- Recruit all club coaches.
- Coordinate player evaluations/draft
- Coordinate insurance and certification for coaches
- Enforce all decisions made by Disciplinary Committee with regard to club coaches.
Travel Director
- Submit travel budget.
- Maintain master travel schedule.
- Attend Hudson Valley Roller Hockey meetings and submit meeting minutes to the Board of Directors of East Fishkill Roller Hockey.
- Recommend to Board of Directors travel coaches.
- Coordinate travel tryouts.
- Maintain, distribute and collect back the travel jersey inventory.
Registration Director
- Receive and review applications of Club registration and verify eligibility.
- Keep track of player registration materials and maintain a current and accurate record of them.
- Prepare a complete list of players eligible for the evaluations/draft.
- Collect and submit "Player Individual Membership" & "Coach Membership" forms (aka insurance forms).
- Provide an accurate account of non-residents to the Treasurer to then provide a check to the Town of East Fishkill for these fees.
Director of Officiating
- Recruit and train all referees as necessary.
- Be responsible for all referee certifications.
- Forward game misconducts and bring such to the awareness of the Disciplinary Coordinator.
Scheduler (Officials)
- Hire scorekeepers.
- Schedule 2 referees and scorekeepers for games. Please see Club Rules for priority order of assignment.
- Work with Scheduler to schedule officials for makeups and playoffs.
- Work with Administrative Assistant to make sure treasurer gets information for payment for referees and scorekeepers.
Special Events Coordinator
- Chairperson for Community Day, Tournaments & League Picnic.
- Create and maintain the League’s Calendar of Events.
Rink Maintenance
- Oversee all rink related repairs.
Equipment Manager
- Purchase, distribute, collect and inventory all league owned equipment.
- Purchase & distribute game jerseys and pucks.
Webmaster
- Maintain the web site www.efrhl.com.
- Post stories/information on the web site.
- Post newsletter on web site.
- Post standings on web site.
Newsletter Editor
- Collect and compile information for Newsletter twice a year.
- Distribute to members of EFRH.
- Provide Webmaster with a copy for posting on the web site.
Disciplinary Coordinator
- Whenever there is an infraction that requires further investigations (ie: fighting, double majors, game misconducts, gross misconducts, etc.) the director of discipline will be in charge of gathering all the statements of the participants.
- The Disciplinary Coordinator will recommend to the board as to what course of action is needed (ie: hearing, further suspension, etc.)
- If hearing needed, the Disciplinary Coordinator would coordinate and form a committee and make arrangements with the participants to attend a hearing.

