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Board of Directors

WHA Mission

The Mission of the Westmoreland Hockey Association Board of Directors is to provide equal opportunity, quality instruction, good sportsmanship and an environment of respectfulness for all players, parents and coaches.

  • Our coaches shall emphasize player development.
  • Any decision by the board that impacts the program will be made in the best interest of all players.
  • All players at all levels are equally important to our program.
  • The individual conduct of board members will be maintained to ensure a positive culture in which all can honor the sport and exemplify an organization we can all be proud of.
  • We support the development of all players, regardless of playing ability.

Role of the Board

The property and affairs of the Westmoreland Hockey Association (“WHA”) shall be managed by the Board of Directors (hereinafter known as the “Board”). The Board shall have general management and control of the business and affairs of the Association and shall exercise all of the powers that may be exercised or performed by nonprofit corporations under the statutes of the State of Pennsylvania and the organization bylaws.

Board of Director Committees (2025-26 Season)

Executive Board Member
President Amy Roberts
Vice President Mary LeBlanc
Secretary Chris Bitz
Treasurer MIke Hanley
Registrar Rachael Lute

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ADM Coordinator T. Welch, K. Kradel
Banquet A. Roberts, K. Hohman, R. Lute
Budget & Finance M. Hanley, B. Cope, C. Bitz, W. Shrum
By Laws C. Boast, A. Cirota, B. Cope
Coaching Coordinator Mat Hahey
Discipline C. Bitz, A. Cirota, L. Diorio, D. Merchant, B. Kosczuk 
Equipment & Jerseys R. Lute, A. Overly, K. Hohman, W. Shrum
Fundraisers A. Roberts, A. Overly, L. Diorio, R. Lute
Little Eagles A. Cirota, K. Kradel, T. Welch
Hockey Operations M. Hahey (Chair),  B. Kosczuk, K. Hohman
Laurel Tournament B. Cope,  W. Shrum, K. Hohman, C. Boast, B. Kosczuk, L. Diorio
Little Pens A. Cirota, M. LeBlanc, R. Lute,
Manager Coordinator R. Lute
PAHL Representatives A. Roberts, M. Hanley, C. Bitz, M. LeBlanc, R. Lute
Pictures K. Hohman, W. Shrum, C. Boast
Safesport Coordinator D. Merchant
Scheduling Mary LeBlanc
Spirit Wear R. Lute, A. Overly, D. Merchant
Girls Program Coordinator L. Diorio
Try Hockey Free W. Shrum, L. Diorio, A. Cirota
Tryout Committee M. Hahey, B. Cope, W. Shrum, L. Diorio
Website & Social Media R. Lute, K. Hohman, C. Bitz, B. Cope
Bingo Committee B. Kosczuk, A. Overly, M. Hanley, C. Bitz, R. Lute
Golf Outing Committee L. Diorio, Tony Diorio, D. Merchant, M. LeBlanc

 

Board Members

President:  Amy Roberts
(exp. 4/2027)

Vice President: Mary LeBlanc
(exp. 4/2026)

Secretary: Chris Bitz
(exp. 6/2027)

Treasurer: Mike Hanley 
(exp. 4/2027)

Registrar: Rachael Lute 
(exp. 4/2026)

Ben Cope (exp. 4/2026)

Lynette Diorio (exp. 4/2026)

Brian Kosczuk (exp. 4/2026)

Karla Hohman (exp. 4/2026)

Dan Merchant (exp. 4/2026)

Aaron Cirota (exp. 4/2027)

Clare Boast (exp. 4/2027)

Warren Shrum (exp. 4/2027)

Liaisons to the Board:

Mat Hahey - WHA Coaching Coordinator

Travis Welch- Mite Coaching Coordinator

Kayla Kradel- ADM Mite Coordinator

Glenn Moyer – Arena Manager

Mary LeBlanc- Scheduler

Meeting Dates and Minutes

The WHA Board of Directors typically meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Kirk S. Nevin Arena conference room. Please double check the date and time of the meeting if you wish to attend. Due to the nature of our volunteer Board, there are occasions when we must reschedule the date, time and/or meeting location on relatively short notice. If you wish to address the Board, please send a request to westmorelandhockey@gmail.com to be added to the agenda.

WHA Board Meeting Minutes

2024-2025 Season
2024.05.16 Regular Meeting Minutes
2024.06.13 Regular Meeting Minutes
2024.07.11 Regular Meeting Minutes

 

 

Prior Meeting Minutes

Board Documents

Below you will find information regarding Board documents, meeting information and WHA policies.

Policies

Disciplinary Procedure Policy (PDF | Word)

Financial Responsibility Policy (PDF | Word)

Ice Usage Policy (PDF | Word)

Injured Player Policy (PDF | Word)

Locker Room Policy (PDF | Word)

Play Up Policy (PDF | Word)

Roster Addition Policy (PDF | Word)

Student Coaching Policy (PDF | Word)

Travel Policy (PDF | Word)

Spectator Policy (PDF)

Codes of Conduct

Coaches (PDF | Word)

Parents (PDF | Word)

Players (PDF | Word)

Board Members (PDF | Word)

 

Forms

Photo/Video Release (PDF | Word)

Reimbursement Request (PDF | Word)

Tournament Roster Request (PDF | Word)

Unsanctioned Play Release (PDF | Word)

Memos

Fundraising Memo (PDF | Word)

Coaching Applications

All current and prospective volunteer coaches must fill out a WHA Coaching Application each season to coach within Westmoreland Hockey Association. There are other requirements beyond the Application. Please contact Coaching Coordinator Mat Hahey for questions and information. 

WHA Coaching Application (PDF | Word)

Prior Meeting Minutes

Below you will find the Minutes from prior WHA Board meetings.