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N.P. United League Meeting, May 6, 2002.  The meeting was called to order by Jerry McClatchey. We had nearly 25 in attendance for our first meeting. Introductions were made by Jerry McClatchey, Coaching Director Dana Merrick, Vice President & referee assignor for the league.

Nancy Archer and Erin Archer who represent the President and Treasurer positions were not available but Dana did announce they would be stepping down at the end of the spring 2002 season. After nearly four years of being involved and starting the league, they have set the foundation of N.P. United for us to build on.

Changes implemented this spring season were: Coaching clinics and meetings, Team Representatives, Concession trailer with team duties to man the trailer on Saturdays, Parking changing along the road, FIFA licensed referees used at games, and restrooms opened on Saturday mornings.

The main purpose of the meeting was to get more people involved or otherwise risk the chance that the league would not be around in the Fall 2002. As an incentive program to get folks involved, Jerry proposed changes to the fee structure for Fall 2002. The resultant small increase in player fees will cover the discounts offered for those participating in volunteer duties of helping run the teams and program.

The fall registration fees will be:

• U6 players $50.00

• U8 & Up $60.00

• More than one child playing will give you a family discount of $10.00 total

• Early bird registration will allow $5.00 discount per player

• Later registration will be charge an additional $10 per player

• If you coach, you will receive $25 discount

• If you are Team Representative, you will receive $15 discount

• If you assistant coach, you will receive $10 discount

• If you are a Board Member, you will receive a $40 discount

• If you work on a committee, you will receive a $10 discount

• All discounts will be given after registration and at first meeting of said positions

Early bird registration will be at field on May 18th from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. Other registration date are Tuesday June 11th 5:30 to 8:00pm, Food Court, Wednesday June 19th 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Food Court and Saturday July 13 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food Court. There will be one day of registration at the MLS Soccer Camp on July 15th.

Soccer Camps and Clinics:

The MLS Soccer Camp will be July 15 through the 19th. Children 5 and up are welcomed to attend. This camp is run by European soccer players who come to the US for the summer. Children will be split up by age groups to get the most out of the time they have each evening. They will also be holding a coaching clinic for our coaches on Saturday July 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Campers get ball & T-shirt and ticket to MLS game. All are welcomed.


Board of Directors:

The following people have stepped forward and volunteered to fill in the below listed Board positions:

We still need to find some one to head the registration committee.
The first meeting of the new board will be Monday June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in Dana Merrick's classroom. All N.P.United parents are welcomed to attend.

Other items discussed:

U6 Parents like the early morning schedules. The Trophy and Metals alternates we pass out in fall and spring are liked as they are. Don't need too many trophies. There is a still hope of a central park being development in Sugar Creek Township so we can expand our space as we grow. We may move into the field next to the junior varsity field as our next step.

Next falls schedules will be better staggered so we won't concession schedule problems as well as help with the parking shortage.

Uniform colors need to be different other than all blues, reds and greens. Each age group need to be separate to help parents locate their teams. There are about 20 colors we can use. Uniform committee will address this in fall.

A web site will be developed by John Fox. Possible online soccer registration next Spring.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.