Dynamo Soccer
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2003

Attendance: Jeff Gindy, Jeff Johnson, Vernette Karnes, Brian Rogers, Kerry McConnell, MaryAnn Bicknell, John Krincek, Doug Wadley, Kelli Wadley, Sandy Mullikin, Kirk Malmer, and Julie Camp

In Ed’s absence, Doug called the meeting to order at 7:50pm.

No changes to the July 14, 2003 meeting minutes were needed. MaryAnn motioned to accept the minutes and Kelli seconded. Minutes accepted.

Officer Reports:

A.     President- Nothing to report.

B.     Vice President- Nothing to report.

C.     Secretary- Nothing to report. Suggestions for the next newsletter were received.

D.     Treasurer- As of today there is $57,000 in the account with many bills to be paid for the season. There was discussion of changing the returning of the volunteer fees and making a cut off time in requesting them. No decisions made and it will be discussed further at the next meeting. There was discussion about what amount of money can be spent without board approval. An official motion will be written be Jeff Gindy and will be voted on at the next meeting.

E. Parent Representative- MaryAnn had copies of the forms to be handed out to

     the team parents at the meeting scheduled for August 13, 2003. These forms

     were emailed out to the board members for viewing prior to the meeting.

Committee Reports:

A.     Fields/Grounds- The board member on duty required duties list is posted in the concession stand and also emailed out to be placed in the tickler file for next year. Also, the drive has been covered with stone; however, since it did not last long, it will be redone.

B.     Sponsors- A local business is interested in discussing a yearly sponsorship. Brian to discuss further and a few board members will meet with a representative from the business.

C.     There was discussion that any improvements for the field need to be discussed with the school board since it is their property. Further information to be discussed.

D.     Fundraising- Nothing new to report. A representative from Imperial to be at the team parent meeting on Wednesday.

E.      Concessions- Sandy has some of the concession stand schedule done but many more volunteers are still needed. MaryAnn to assist by discussing it with the team parents on Wednesday. A request for a coffee maker was made. Brian has an extra he will donate if needed.

F.      Equipment/Schedules- John has heard that the Peotone tournament date has been set for October 24-25 however it needed to be confirmed. At a previous meeting discussion about a Dynamo flag occurred. John had a few examples to view and a style was picked. He received several quotes with the best being a custom made printed nylon with embroidery for $150. Kelli motioned to order the flag and Vernette seconded.

                             The tournament draw has been moved up to the September 8th

      board meeting. Doug will email the coaches of this change so anyone

      interested in viewing can be at the meeting.

                             John had many example trophies available for viewing. A price

      decrease is needed prior to ordering. John will email quotes for an email vote.

G.     Coaching-  Doug is still investigating the occurrence of more than a 1 player

advantage at a game this past weekend.

H.     Pictures- Vernette has placed the picture packets in the team boxes for

delivery. Also, she gave a reminder that if it rains, the pictures will be at Shabbona.

I.        Draft- The total for kids registered is 833.

J.       Publicity- All present at the meeting viewed the AED video. Jeff to contact Brent Mallek from Riverside about a donation of a new first aid kit, otherwise Julie will do inventory and replace items missing.

K.    Buildings- Discussion about installing a house fan vs ceiling fans occurred. Jeff to check prices. Jeff made keys for those board members who do not have them already. Ed has the extra for now.

L.      Referee- Kerry said that only minor issues occurred at the first games. Everyone agreed that the referee uniforms looked very good!!

M.   Risk Management- Julie to send forms to Dennis and request a report.

N.    Tickler File/Updates- Discuss moving up the date for the team parent and fundraiser meeting. Discuss concession stand sign ups for the first game.

Old Business

             None.

New Business

              John has arranged for socks and checkerboard shorts to be available at the concession stand during games.

Kelli motioned to adjourn the meeting. Kerry seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:20pm.

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2003.