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Dynamo Soccer Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2005 LeVasseur School

Attendance:  Vernette Karnes , John Hall, Bob Laskey , Jeff Gindy , Greg Mattson, Kim Butterfield , Scott Kyrouac , Deb Laskey, Mark Goldfain , Brent Mallek, and Mike Patterson

Visitors: Kurt Karnes and William Smierciak

Jeff called the meeting to order at 6:37.  It was mutually agreed that Jeff would act as moderator of the meeting with the absence of both the President and Vice President. 

The visitors were introduced.  They are interested in board member positions for the upcoming year.  The board members then introduced themselves.

Jeff questioned if anyone had any changes to the previous meeting’s minutes.  The minutes corrected to say that the registration dates will stay approximately the same.  Bob motioned to accept the minutes.  Mark seconded.  Passed.

Officer Reports:

A.   President- Vernette advised that Ed gave her notes to pass along.  Due to the uniforms starting to wear out it was decided that the players could keep their Old Mill jerseys. 

Ed contacted Coyote Canyon.  He will need count on how many will be able to attend.

  Ed has the checks from the players for the U8 Old Mill team.  He will drop them off to Mark.

B.     Vice President- Nothing to report.

C.     Secretary- Nothing to report.

D.   Treasurer- mark will send USSA an invoice for the mowings and paint.  Scott and Mark will go over the Action Sports invoices.  Dynamo currently has $31738.79 in the bank.  The bond/cd issue will be tabled to be voted upon at the November 14^th meeting.

Vernette motioned and John seconded to accept the Treasurer’s report.

E.   Parent Representative- Nothing to report.

Committee Reports:

A.   Fields and Grounds- Greg advised that the sprinkler system will be winterized.  The porta potties can be picked up November 1^st.

B.   Sponsors- Mike mailed the remaining 26 sponsor plaques.  Jeff will check with Dave on the signs for the building.  Mike told USSA, Illinois Fabricators, Aqua Illinois, and Village of Bourbonnais that they will have teams next year and apply the money already paid.

C.   Fundraising- It was suggested that Dynamo look into other options next year as the fundraiser is very similar to what the school district does. 

D.   Concessions- Nothing to report.

E.   Equipment- Scott has socks for the Old Mill tournament.

F.    Coaching- Nothing to report.

G.  Schedules- Nothing to report.

H.   Pictures- nothing to report.

I.       Building- Brent will have the water turned off and the pipes blown out.  He is waiting on the cost for the exhaust fans.  Brent will also check the lights in the very back and the toilet paper holders in the bathrooms.

J.     Draft-. Nothing to report.

K.   Publicity- Nothing to report.

L.    Referee in Chief- John checked the correct procedures for shootouts. The goalie can be substituted with anyone on the field.  John will work on wording for tournament shoot out and playoffs.

M. Risk Management- Nothing to report

N.   Special Projects- Nothing to report.

Tickler File Update

Add winterize sprinkler system.

Old Business

Deb went over proposed constitution changes.  Anyone who has any suggestions should email her by November 11^th.  Final discussion will be held on November 14^th with vote to occur at annual dinner.

New Business

Scott advised of concerns that have been brought to him regarding Old Mill tryouts.

Next meeting 6:30, November 14, 2005, LeVasseur School

Jeff motioned for adjournment. Bob seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:48.