NPUnited Soccer

Regular Board Meeting

June 15, 2005

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President, Phil Melangton with Scott Jeske present.

Present: Jean Aikman, Amy Fistrovich, Jennifer Waters, Jerry McClatchey, Jody Kramer, Joe Baker, Loree Barnes, Ali Basaran, Dana Merrick, Joshua Alexander, Brent Whalen, Wayne Jones, Janet Hilton, Jeff Meyer and volunteer Michelle Martin.

President: (Phil). Introductions made of those new/old Board members present.   

Vice President.  Phil.  Try-outs were held.  NPUnited will field the following teams:  U14B; U12G A and B; U10B and possible U10G.  Registration for teams is due July 5, 2005.  Muncie tournament is August 20-21, 2005 and all NPU teams will participate. Both U12G teams are participating in morning NPU camp July 18-22.  Janet Hilton working with Amy Fistrovich to get teams organized and registered.

Treasurer.  Concession monies not calculated because they have not been turned in to Joe yet.  Need to publicize that 5/3 Bank has $25 kickback program for NPU for friends who open a checking account and mention NPU.  Discussion to change NPU monies to 5/3 Bank.  Transition with Wayne and Joe.

Secretary: Nomination from Jennifer Waters, second by Phil for Loree Barnes to be new NPU Secretary.  Unanimous approval.  Welcome Loree! Jean will get with Loree re:  transition. Reminder to revise By-Laws when new positions are established as Board is growing.

Team Rep. Coordinator.  Angie will be ready for Team Rep meeting on August 24.  Reminder that an e-mail list of coaches and team reps needs established ASAP for smooth communication for the season (MK help out).

Coaching Director: At Coaches Meeting/Team Manger meeting will need to disburse Risk Management information as well as the usual.  Youth Module I will be this Fall (geared to younger players).  IYSA is going to require all coaches be trained soon.  This Module ensures that NPUnited is already in compliance.

Registrar and Registration Chairperson:  Jody Kramer will coordinate her committee of volunteers to cover registration dates.  Sign at McDonalds on US 52 will have registration dates with camp dates.  Rec teams need to be registered with IYSA by September 10.  Michelle Martin will be on Jody’s committee of volunteers.  Registration will close on July 29, 2005.  Late fees of $30 will be assessed.

Uniform Committee Chairman: Rec. – Amy F. will get with Phil @ Avon Sports for samples of reversibles for registration.  Reversible jerseys will be red/white with NPU logo on both sides.  Uniforms will not include shorts.  Black socks will be included.  Keep extra uniforms in various sizes for add-ons.

Field Maintenance: Joe Baker and Jeff Meyer.  No field day requested.  Field layout for Fall to be discussed/presented next meeting.

Rec. League Coordinator:     Jennifer Waters will assign coaches as soon as registration closes.

Equipment Exchange:  Eric Dewey is leaving NPUnited.  Need chair. Spreadsheet is available with items collected.  Suggested to have Exchange in pod but need to further review how to man.

Travel League Coordinator:  Janet Hilton. Mailing out letters to players when selection of teams complete.  Parents to return $, registration forms, medical release, waiver, camp registration and pictures of player for player cards.  Working with coaches, Jerry and Amy. 

Concession Chairman: No report.

Publicity Chairman: Jerry will get with Brent to hand over web site management. Reminder to put Coach of Season in newsletter early.  Rainouts this season hampered good participation. 

Fund Raising Chairman:  No report.

Referee Assignor:. No report.

Park Liaison:  Jerry McClatchey keeping in touch with Beth Prince and will let us know when we need to rally the troops to get soccer space at the new park.

Awards/Pictures Chairman: Need to have trophy vendors at the August meeting with samples for voting by Board.  DATE CHANGE:  Costume contest will be 6th week  (October 15, 2005) with winners announced and pictures published in last newsletter.

Field Marshalls for Each Age Level – No report at this time. Need to cover 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for each of seven Saturdays.  Need extra volunteers for trophies, pictures, early bird registration, etc. Jody’s volunteer list to be consulted.

Camp Coordinator  Joshua Alexander.  Transition with Ali. Parents can register on-line.  Monies are given directly to Britannia.  Travel teams participate 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and individual players participate in the evenings 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

President:  Scott Jeske – Next meeting need to discuss Board reimbursement per season/year and committee member vs. executive board member.  Setting league fees for Spring, 2006.

 

 

Meeting adjourned by President, Scott Jeske. 

Next Board meeting Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Remax

 

 

FALL 2005 DATES Remaining:

            Registration at fields Week of July 18, 2005 during evening soccer camp 5:30

            Registration at McDonalds, Saturday, July 23, 2005 9:00 am. – 12:00 p.m.

            Registration at McDonalds, Thursday, July 28, 2005 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

            REGISTRTIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 29, 2005 OR A $30 LATE FEE WILL BE ASSESSED.  Any special requests will be an additional $25.

            Coaches Meeting – tentatively set for Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at NPE

            Team Representative Meeting –tentatively set for Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at NPE - combined with Coaches Meeting

            Uniform Pick up for Team Representatives will be August 31, 2005 at fields/concession stand

            First Game – September 10, 2005

            Pictures –September 17, 2005; location not at Varsity field

            Coach nominations turned in by October 15, 2005 

            Picture distribution – October 15, 2005

            Costume Contest – October 15, 2005

            Last games – October 22, 2005 with trophy distribution and coach award