Meeting of September 8, 2003
Board of Directors MeetingNorthborough Fire Station
The meeting began at 7:20 p.m.
Board Members Present: Bob Kody, Mike Proctor, Mike Turpin, John Courtney, Len Spencer, Brian Lanciault, Kim Miller, Darrell Lemmerman, Janine Colleran, Joan Clowes, and Ian Wallace.
Board Members Absent: Angela Rose and Don Miller.
Guests: Mike Fratoni, Christian Green, and Ken O’Hara.
Christian Green addressed the summer MLS camps, the positives/negatives and provided an outline for the camp objectives. Christian discussed the camps for summer 2004. Christian and Ken answered questions and addressed comments regarding the camps.
Minutes: No minutes reviewed.
Secretary’s Report: The dates for the NYSA Annual Coach’s
meeting were set for October 30, 2003. The dates for the walk in registration
were set for October 28th and 29th.
League Updates
Assabet: No report given.
Nashoba: Darrell reported that Nashoba 2003-2004 score reporting is going well. Darrell is receiving 34 out of 37 coaches reporting. Bob requested that Darrell forward the scores to him every week. Darrell reported that a few teams have been placed in the wrong brackets and the director for the Nashoba league is trying to rectify it.
Treasurer’s Report:Brian reviewed the transaction reports for August 2003. Discussion held. Mike P. motioned to accept the August 2003 treasurer’s report. Len seconded. All in favor.
Registrar’s Report
Upper Registrar: John reviewed the registration and team numbers for
U6, U7, and U8.
John is putting together the spring 2004 forms and walk in registration packets.
Spirit Day is set for October 28th. All elementary school players will be asked to wear their game shirts to school for that day.
Lower Registrar: Janine reviewed the registration and team numbers for U10-U14. There are 520 registered players for these age groups.
Coach Coordinator’s Report: No report given.
Travel Team Coordinator’s Report: No report given.
Referee Coordinator’s Report: Len reviewed the number of available referees. Len reported that there are minor problems with a few referees but overall we have the best referees in the area.
Len discussed the dates for the board members to attend a Revolution game together. Len will send out the available dates via email and get back to the board members about which date works best for everyone.
Len reported that he had to move a few games to the middle school on September 20th due to conflicts with Applefest activities.
Field Maintenance Coordinator’s Report: Mike stated that the fields are in very good shape. Mike stated that the goals at Rt. 135 are in good condition. The flags are being left out on weekends. We need to send out a reminder to bring the flags in at the end of each weekend game day.
Mike is still looking for the two small goals that were thought to be at the DPW. The small fields at the middle school are short a couple of goals. Mike will put some on order.
Mike is planning on working the FOD café during the Applefest fireworks.
Field Scheduling Coordinator’s Report: No report given.
Fundraiser Report: Joan reported that the MLS vs. coach’s game will be held October 4th at Algonquin HS.
Joan stated that the soda cooler/refrigerator is broken. Joan is meeting with a Coca Cola representative to find out the details of getting a cooler from Coca Cola and having the soda delivered. The cooler would be free with a delivery schedule.
Joan reported that the FOD café has been closed for a couple of weekend days this fall and it will be closed again this Saturday due to no volunteers.
Equipment Coordinator’s Report: No report given.
New Business: Bob reported that FC PUMA will be holding goalie training and has offered it to any NYSA goalie who is interested. As of now, 6-7 NYSA goalies are attending.
Bob stated that the back of Ellsworth/McAffee field is seeded but will not be ready until fall 2004.
Bob requested that the board members take a look at sample websites and make some observations as to what we would like on our new website. Discussion will be held at the next meeting. It was suggested that we post a sign at FOD with the new website address once it is up and working. Once we publicize the website we will no longer need to publish “The Stormwatch”.
Kim. motioned to adjourn the meeting. Joan seconded. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:48.
Kim Miller
Secretary