2026 BOD Applicants (Online Responses)
Please see the below online applicants as of 4/12/26. If you are interest in being on the RWAHA BOD, please attend the annual meeting scheduled for 4/16/26 at 6pm at the Red Wing Elks Lodge.
APPLICANT NAME:
Andy Schilling
CHILDREN PLAYING IN RWAHA?
Mites;10U;Squirts
WHY DO YOU WISH TO BECOME A BOARD MEMBER?
I want to contribute to the organization at a strategic level and help guide its long-term success.
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR HOCKEY BACKGROUND:
Parent of two players and a mites coach
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WOULD DO TO IMPROVE RWAHA?
Clear, consistent communication with parents, coaches, and players to build trust and reduce frustration. That includes explaining decisions, costs, and long-term goals.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU HAVE THAT YOU FEEL WOULD BENEFIT THE ASSOCIATION?
I manage professionally and regularly work with diverse personalities and situations, enabling me to navigate challenges and reach fair, reasonable conclusions.
DESCRIBE YOUR PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
I volunteer on a personally basis helping family and friends, through work for many different organizations and for my kids youth sports across all sports they are involved in.
APPLICANT NAME:
Nicholas Duffy
CHILDREN PLAYING IN RWAHA?
Squirts
WHY DO YOU WISH TO BECOME A BOARD MEMBER?
I believe I have something to offer to RWAHA. I hope to continue to build the association to support hockey-loving youth and families. I see opportunities for increased organization with the board structure, as well improved communication with the members that I think will help the organization thrive. I want to ensure other families know how to get involved - what opportunities exist and how to connect with them.
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR HOCKEY BACKGROUND:
I am a parent of a youth hockey player, and before that, a college hockey fan.
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WOULD DO TO IMPROVE RWAHA?
One thing that I think could be incredibly valuable is to get our gambling license, a process which was initiated but unfortunately not followed through on in recent years. The income that this could generate could lower family cost and build for the future - additional training space, the dreams of a second sheet of ice.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU HAVE THAT YOU FEEL WOULD BENEFIT THE ASSOCIATION?
I am a leader who is organized, an effective problem solver, and wants to get things done. I am able to think outside the box, ask questions, and listen for perspectives and experiences that I don't have. I also think that as a Zumbrota-Mazeppa member, I'd be have an opportunity to think more broadly about our partnerships and outreach.
DESCRIBE YOUR PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Currently, I serve as the Treasurer for my workplace union. I have previously coached t-ball and helped with summer 3 on 3 hockey.