NPUnited Soccer

Board Meeting

January 12, 2005 7:00 p.m.

 

The meeting was called to order by President, Phil Melangton.

Present were: Jean Aikman,  Doug Harvey, Jerry McClatchey, Eric Dewey, Ryan Jennings, Joe Fistrovich, Joe Baker, Karen Teach, Ali Basaran,  Beth Dockins, Angie Crumlin and Jody Kramer.

President: Phil. Cell phone for the league is connected and will have outgoing message for public.  CELL PHONE NUMBER IS:  752-1146.  IYSA General meeting is February 5, 2005.  This day has many mini-sessions for all duties for the league.  Anyone can attend any or all of the day.  Much good information and some freebies given out.  Phil will e-mail the Board on specific scheduling.  Board encouraged to attend at least part of the day.

Vice President.   No report.

Treasurer: Joe.  Current balance – checking $380.00; savings $27,158. Only outstanding bill at this time is the cell phone bill. 

Secretary: Jean. Minutes approved from November meeting with no changes.  By-laws will need updated with new positions/responsibilities as the Board changes and grows.

Team Rep. Coordinator.   Angie.  Team Rep Meeting is April 6, 2005.  Has form for NPE cafeteria ready to go to get approval.

Coaching Director: Ryan will mail building permit to NPE for approval of Coaches meeting  March 22, 2005.

Registrar and Registration Chairperson: Karen and Jody

REGISTRATION DATES AT MCDONALD’S on US 52:

            Saturday, January 22, 2005 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

            Saturday, February 5, 2005 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

            Thursday, February 17, 2005 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Jody took board sign ups at meeting.  Jody, Ali, Phil, Jerry and Jean to work.  Jody has sample uniforms.

Karen – Risk Management forms were mailed out to all league volunteers.  Some are coming in via mail. 

Referee Assignor:  Dana will remain Assignor and not have an assistant.  Re-certification training is January 15, 2005 and Bridge from Level 9 to 8 is February 5, 2005.  New training is February 4, 5 and 6, 2005 in Greenfield.

Fund Raising Chairman:  Beth Dockins  Going to look into grant writing possibilities for larger monies for Park.  Also, Beth will coordinate pricing and possible selling of web site advertisement for NPUnited.org site.  $100 per season or $150 per year sounds reasonable but not set yet.

Uniform Committee Chairman: Rec. -  No report at this time.

Field Maintenance: Joe.  Will have fields ready for March games for travel if we host first games.  Some trashcans may need replaced.  

Rec. League Coordinator:            Jennifer Waters had a family tragedy so Ali will work with her when possible.  Ali will show her how to input in Excel and League Organizer then she can work out her own system.

            Summer Camp, 2005  Original tentative dates were in conflict with the County Fair.  Board voted to approve the week of July 18-22, 2005.  Pay for two coaches only.  Possibility of a goalie camp in middle of the day.  Schedule would be same as other years – Travel teams in the morning and recreation players/general public in the evening. Eric and Ali will house one each for the week and be reimbursed one player cost per family.  Jerry to e-mail other coaches to be sure that these dates do not conflict with other areas leagues. Decision to be made by Monday, January 17, 2005. 

Equipment Exchange:  Eric Dewey.  Letter delineating the program was handed to Board members along with a sample spread sheet for inventory.  Great job.   This letter will be handed out at registration.  Looking forward to getting this program off the ground.

Travel League Coordinator:  Joe F. and Phil for Amy.  U-10 Boys needs players for Spring, 2005.  Monies are due January 31, 2005.  U-13 team will not play indoor but will have practices at Zion beginning early March with trainer, Shane. Asking Shane to work with U-10 for season also.

Park Board  Jerry.  According to Beth Prince from Park’s Board, paperwork to purchase the property at 700W and US 52 should be complete in March/April.  The public meetings will commence following the completion of paperwork.  Thanks to all who made a strong showing for the NPUnited league at the November 30, 2004 meeting.

Concession Chairman: Jean.  Michelle Bruns has volunteered to chair the concession for Spring, 2005.  Phil made motion to accept her on the Board and Ryan seconded.  All voted in favor.  Jean to contact Michelle and invite her to February meeting.

Publicity Chairman: Still need a chair.  Brian will do newsletters for Spring.  Web site is being updated regularly – thank you Jerry.  Jean e-mailed Southern Hancock principals to advertise registration dates and will put article in NP Press ASAP.  Phil and Jerry to put sign up at McDonald’s with dates listed. 

Awards/Pictures Chairman: Doug. Trophies  -  Will get three companies to bid for Spring.  Attend the February meeting.  Pictures  -  Doug wrote thank yous out to Snappy and D-Sports for sponsoring the costume contest and trophies.

 

 

Meeting adjourned by President, Phil Melangton.  CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Next meeting WEDNESDAY, February 9, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. AT REMAX.

 

 

SPRING 2005 DATES

 

REGISTRATION DATES AT MCDONALD’S on US 52:

            Saturday, January 22, 2005 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

            Saturday, February 5, 2005 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

            Thursday, February 17, 2005 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

            Coaches Meeting – March 22, 2005

            Team Representative Meeting –April 6, 2005

            First Game – April 9, 2005

            Pictures – April 16, 2005

            Last games – May 21, 2005