Meeting of April 1, 2002
Board of Directors Meeting
Algonquin Regional High School
The meeting began at 7:15 p.m.
Board Members Present: Bob Kody, Darrell Lemmerman, Mike Proctor, Mike Turpin, Angela Rose, Len Spencer, John Courtney, Brian Lanciault, Ian Wallace
Board Member Absent: Joan Clowes, Kim Miller, Carol Sexton, Janine Colleran, Don Miller
Guest: Chris Santini
Minutes: Len stated that changes needed to be made in the referee coordinator section in the March minutes. The board decided to wait for the corrections to be made before approving March minutes.
Secretary’s Report: No report given.
League Updates
Assabet: No report given.
Nashoba: Nothing to report.
Treasurer’s Report: Brian gave the treasurer’s report. John C. motioned to accept the report. Mike T. seconded. There was no further discussion.
Registrar’s Report: John C. reported that registration was closed. John summarized the number of players and teams in U6 & U8 divisions. John indicated that he intends to open fall registration the week after Mother’s Day. There was some discussion regarding whether the U7 division would be coed. In addition, the board discussed the possibility of an annual registration fee. No decisions were reached. It was decided that both topics would be discussed at the next board meeting.
Coach Coordinator’s Report: Angela reported that the coach’s clinics went well. Turnout was 80%-90%. Angela is compiling license information on all coaches. She will also look into the possibility of first aid training.
Travel Team Coordinator’s Report: On behalf of Don Miller, Bob Kody reported that travel team coaching applications were due at coaching meeting. Don Miller is sending out questionnaires regarding the coaches. Don will forward coach information to the board in advance of the May meeting. Travel team try outs will be held May 21-23 and May 28-30. There was some discussion of the idea of hiring MLS camps to run the tryout for U10 division. No decision was reached. There was a suggestion that the letter to travel team players ask for confirmation of the number of seasons that the player intends to play (i.e. fall only, fall and spring). It was agreed that the board would discuss the merits of the “C” teams at future meetings.
Referee Coordinator’s Report: Len reported that he was in the process of resolving field conflicts. He has posted game rescheduling procedures on the web and he will mail them to coaches. He noted that with the new procedure, coaches will only need to make one call to reschedule both the field and the referee. Len reported that there are over 30 referees. He confirmed that referees are entitled to a “meal deal” at the field of dreams.
Field Maintenance Coordinator’s Report: Mike reported that field 1 had been lined. The “old” goals at Rt. 135 were going to be removed and that the portable goals were going to be moved to the middle school.
Field Scheduling Coordinator’s Report: Nothing to report.
Fundraiser Report: Bob Kody reported that the Field of Dreams was scheduled to be cleaned out and that they were coordinating volunteers. There was some discussion regarding the possibility of a Soccerfest Tournament. Bob was looking for possible committee members and a committee chair. No decisions were reached.
Equipment Coordinator’s Report: Nothing to report.
New Business: Chris Santini attended the meeting to discuss the progress he had made on the NYSA web site. Chris asked for recommendations for enhancements. Board members recommended the following:
- Add a listing of coaches that would be accessible by board members only.
- Add a section on referee game listings.
- Add a page that contained scores for both Nashoba and Assabet League games.
- Add a section with information on items for sale at the “NYSA Store”.
Chris agreed to look into these enhancements and report back to the board. Bob Kody thanked Chris on behalf of NYSA for all the work that he had completed.
Darrell motioned to adjourn the meeting. Angela seconded the motion. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Kim Miller
Secretary