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Dynamo Soccer Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2004 at the Bourbonnais Public Library

Attendance: Jeff Gindy, MaryAnn Bicknell, Brian Rogers, Kelli Wadley, Doug Wadley, John Hall, Vernette Karnes, Donna Harris, Julie Camp, Dave Diveley, Ed Smith, Kirk Malmer, Bob Laskey

Guest: Mark Howard, ONU Soccer Coach, Michael Patterson

Ed called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

Changes to the March meeting minutes were requested as follows: a roll call vote for the Pre Roster Draft Policy passed, and add the Trounce Rule. With these to be added, Vernette motioned to accept the amended meeting minutes as discussed, Ed agreed with the motion and Donna seconded. Meeting minutes accepted.

Officer Reports:

A.     President- Ed has discussed the Sponsor position with Michael Patterson who has agreed to assist Brian in the Sponsor Committee. Ed also states that Bob Lause has agreed to hold the referee class this year. Date to be planned.

B.     Vice President- Dave has received a quote from Lopez Concrete for $7985 to include the 2 pads needed for the pavilions, the slab for the trash containers, and the inside of the building. This price is good for 1 year and it can be done in parts. The other 2 companies contacted for quotes did not return a quote. Dave to email out specific information for an email vote.

            C. Secretary- IYSA Disclosure forms were handed
                out to be filled out and given to Dave.

D.     Treasurer- Account balance as of today is $42,150.

E.      Parent Representative- MaryAnn has updated the forms for registration. A sample was shown. A question arose about the amount of forms needed for registration. Approximately 500 forms will be printed for registration.

Committee Reports:

A.     Fields/Grounds- The fields 1, 2, 3, and 6 are completed. Kirk replaced the nuts and bolts on the goals because they were stripped- a cost of $60. Discussion occurred about where to place the pavilions. They will fit in front of the concession stand without interfering with the fields. Kirk asked if the fields should be fertilized again this year. Kelli motioned for the fields to be fertilized at the cost of $285. John K. seconded the motion. Kirk will make sure the fields are fertilized. The well and the pump are in and ready, however the electric need to be placed next. The well was placed 190 feet deep. Kirk to get bids for electric placement for the well, house fan, and bathroom light switch. Discussion occurred about the Art’s Landscaping plan for the irrigation system. Kirk to discuss with Art’s about the price and need for a signed contract. Motion made by Jeff for an exact cost and separate quotes for 1. garbage concrete slab, 2. 2 pavilions, and 3. building. Dave to get quotes for an email vote.

B.     Sponsors- Brian has 9 signed and paid sponsors. Brian sent out 75 letter to past sponsors. Sponsor forms to be handed out at registration. Dave will make a poster to be shown at registration. Mike Patterson will assist Brian with the sponsor committee this year.

C.     Fundraising- Donna received the new catalog. It was available to be viewed.

D.     Concessions- VACANCY.

E.      Equipment/Schedules- John prepared a chart the showed the comparison between the bids for equipment Challenger appeared cheapest but they do not have XX sizes and the jersey is transparent. John K. motioned to use Action Sports again this year for the jerseys and the registration store. Kelli seconded. Motion passed and Action Sports will be used for the jerseys. Action Sports has 6 styles to choose from. John will call Action Sports and ask that 2-3 colors of each style be available for the board to view and choose. John K motioned to use Play It Again Sports again this year for the availability of equipment at the fields the first week of practice. Kelli seconded. John will contact Play It Again Sports. Salkeld’s has the low bid for the soccer balls. John K. motioned to use Salkeld’s for the balls only if they will guarantee the ball. Jeff G. seconded. Overall, Action Sports will supply the jerseys, Play It Again will have the practice store, Action Sports will have the registration store, and Salkeld’s will supply the balls. John also has requested an assistant.

F.      Coaching Coordinator- Doug has discussed with Alex about the coaching clinic. The date will be July 24, 2004. Ed motioned to buy 100 Laws of the Game books to be distributed to the coaches. Vernette seconded.

G.     Pictures- Vernette sent out an email regarding the bids for pictures. Vernette motioned to use VIP again this year. Kelli seconded. Discussion still needs to occur on where the pictures will be held. This will be on the agenda at a later date.

H.     Draft- Postcards to be mailed out 4/12 and 4/13. Flyers will be distributed to the schools. Kelli also has the medical forms and registration forms ready.

I.        Publicity- Jeff has sent the ads to the local papers. The cost is as follows: The Daily Journal $1722.24 and The Herald $660.

J.       Buildings- Nothing to report.

K.    Referee- John will set up the referee clinic dates with Kerry who has agreed to instruct

L.      Risk Management- Nothing to report.

Old Business

            None.

New Business

            None.

Kelli motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm. MaryAnn seconded. Next meeting scheduled for Monday May 3,  2004, 6:30pm, at the Bourbonnais Public Library.