The RMMHA is run entirely by volunteers. These are people with day jobs who invest time to make sure their children have a fun and rewarding hockey experience. Don't get me wrong - while its work, they have a ton of fun and they enjoy their own rewards, the satisfaction of watching their association run smoothly and their kids loving the game.
The RMMHA is forever hungry for volunteers and we welcome each and every one of you who might be thinking "How can I contribute?" (yes that innocent question is how it started with me and now look at me - writing words for this website, doing newsletters and loving every minute of it).
Here's how you can help:
1) Find a sponsor - Approach your employer, your suppliers, your customers and ask them to sponsor your child's team. For a few hundred dollars they'll get their names on team jerseys, their logo on the website and they can participate at the Annual General Meeting. See Sandra Wilson for more details.
2) Become a team manager - Once your child's team is set, chances are it will need a manager. The manager is an incredibly important job and we have a whole set of guidelines to help you be one. When the coach asks, put up your hand. It will be a truly rewarding experience.
3) Help with team fund raising - From selling gifts, raffle tickets, or 67's tickets to arranging bottle drives, a team's fundraising efforts never seem to stop. This is an easy one - see your team manager and volunteer for one, or two or 10 things.
4) Run your home tournament - Running a home tournament is a great way to volunteer if you can't make a long term time commitment. There is one home tournament in the year and while its a bunch of work, the work comes all at once and then its over. People actually thank you too - I've done it, it feels good.
5) Serve on the RMMHA Executive - Go to the Annual General Meeting (the AGM) in April and nominate yourself for the Executive, or just go to the AGM and let someone else nominate you. Our executive positions are two year terms and every year at least a few spots come open.
