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Dynamo Soccer Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2005
Dynamo Field

Attendance: Dave Diveley, Ed Smith, Vernette Karnes, John Hall, Bob Laskey, Jeff Gindy, Mary Kyrouac, Donna Harris, Greg Mattson, Kim Butterfield, Josh Posanka, Scott Kyrouac, Maureen Montgomery, Deb Laskey, Mark Goldfain, and Mike Patterson

Visitors: None

Ed called the meeting to order at 7:05

Ed questioned if anyone had any changes to the previous meeting’s minutes.  Vernette stated correction should state under referee committee report, it should state that there is offsides for the 6/7 division and will continue to be in the future.  It was an error from previous discussions about possibly taking out, but was voted on before and should always have been in effect, but will not be called for the rest of the season to avoid confusion for the players.  Jeff motioned to accept the minutes.  John seconded.  Passed.

Officer Reports:

A.     President- Ed announced the election results.  John hall won for Vice President and Mark Goldfain won for Treasurer.

B.     Vice President- Nothing to report..

C.     Secretary- Vernette advised that Deb and Vernette would be at the picnic tables from 5-7:00 on Friday for any Old Mill sign ups.

D.   Treasurer- The checking balance is $61348.94 with imperial crown still to be paid.  Mark advised that Dynamo was billed for the Peotone ad again.  Last year the add was incorrect.  Dave will see if they will be discounting it this year.  Deb motioned that Dynamo place the add for $100.00 minus any discount that can be arranged.  Jeff seconded.  Passed.  Vernette motioned to accept the treasurer’s report.  Scott seconded Passed.  Kim advised that Dynamo should be refunded for the tax paid for the bracelets.  Jeff motioned, Dave seconded that Mark get 2 bids for audit to have done by 1/1/06.

E.   Parent Representative- Nothing to report.

Committee Reports:

A.   Fields and Grounds- Greg still getting bids.  He will check with Art’s to have maintence of sprinkler system.  Are we responsible for the High School Fields being anchored and the liability.  Before the 2 tournament games, Dynamo will need to be sure goals are anchored.  Ed will contact Randy King regarding use of tractor.

B.   Sponsors- Mike will post notice for coaches that they may pick up sponsor plaques if they wish to give it to the sponsor themselves.

C.   Fundraising- Fundraiser will be in this Saturday.  Kim will take care of getting prizes for top sellers. 

D.   Concessions- Kim Smith and Chris Benoit may be interested in concession chair next year.  It was recommended that any candidates submit resume.

E.   Equipment- Scott will order red socks for the Old Mill teams.  He also suggested that Dynamo give out left over checkered board shorts to any u14 players who need them.

Scott still needs all the old mill uniforms turned in.

F.    Coaching- Bob advised that Say can provide coaching clinics.

G.  Schedules- Nothing to report.

H.   Pictures- Pictures are in and will be handed out Saturday.

I.      Building- Ed will get new quotes for insurance for the building.

J.     Draft- Nothing to report.

K.   Publicity- Nothing to report.

L.    Referee in Chief- Nothing to report. 

M. Risk Management- Nothing to report

Tickler File Update

None

Old Business

Josh motioned to accept the proposal for Hidden Cove/Dynamo Soccer partnership for the upcoming fall session of indoor soccer.  If the fall session runs smoothly Dynamo will extend to the winter session.  Dynamo will charge $30.00 plus the $10.00 for the Hidden Cove gift card for total of $40.00.  This vote contingent on written agreement between Hidden Cove and Dynamo.  John seconded.  Passed 14  to 1.  Dave, Josh, John, Greg, and Donna will participate in Hidden Cove committee and report back to the remainder of the board.

New Business

Any Changes to the constitution need to be to the secretary by October 15th.

Next meeting 7:00, October 10, 2005, Dynamo Fields

Dave motioned for adjournment at 8:27.  Bob seconded. Meeting adjourned.