Dynamo Soccer Association

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

May 16, 2005 Noel LeVasseur School

Attendance: Dave Diveley , Greg Mattson, Donna Harris , Rhonda Harper , Bob Laskey, Deb Laskey , Vernette Karnes , Jeff Gindy , Brent Mallek,  Scott Kyrouac,  John Hall , Mark Goldfain , and Mike Patterson

Visitors: Kirk Andreina from Cornerstone Engineering

Dave called the meeting to order at 6:36.

Dave introduced Kirk Andreina.  Kirk provided a layout of Dynamo’s current parking lot and proposals for new parking lot.  He provided broken down estimates for the new parking area and black top for portion.  He also gave estimate of $4000 - $7000 for engineering fee.

Dave questioned if anyone had any changes to the previous meeting’s minutes.  None states.  Deb motioned to accept the minutes.  Donna seconded.  Passed.

Officer Reports:

A.     President- Nothing to report.

B.     Vice President-  Dave appointed Rhonda Harper as assistant to Assistant to the Vice President.

C.   Secretary- Vernette will add to newsletter in fall that we know parking is an issue and that parking is available at LeVasseur.  She will also suggest carpooling.

D.   Treasurer- Balance of $33039.47 with approximately $54000.00 to be deposited and approximately $23000.00 to be paid out.  Mark questioned how long refunds can be given.  It was verified that refunds can be given until uniforms have been handed out.  Donna motioned to accept the treasurer’s report.  Jeff seconded.  Passed.  It was also recommended that Dynamo record the amount of pop being sold in comparison to the money being collected.   Greg motioned that invoices for May be paid.  Brent seconded.   Passed.  John motioned that Mark check on money making accounts.  Jeff seconded.  Passed.

E.   Parent Representative- Nothing to report.

Committee Reports:

A.   Fields and Grounds- It was also suggested that we look into creative scheduling options, painting lines, and other marking of spots options.  John suggested that we start a separate account for parking and look into extra fundraisers that are earmarked to the parking lot.  Greg will check on sod prices.  Dave will check on timbers for west parking lot.  Greg will check on cost for dirt.  We need box to cover pump.  Dave will take care of.

B.   Sponsors- Mike currently has 55 sponsors with 40+ paid.  Invoices will be sent for those still owing. The deadline will be June 10th

C.   Fundraising- nothing to report.

D.   Concessions-  Nothing to report.

E.   Equipment- Vernette and Scott will loot into new board shirts.  Scott provided samples for trophies.  He asked that the board members who are present to review them and vote for the ones they like best.  He will then get bids for the 3 highest.

F.    Coaching- Alex Habeeb will run coaching clinic this year.  Bob will contact mark Howard to see if he can assist.  Bob will try to select old mill coaches at the beginning of the season so that they can look for players during the season.  A reminder to coaches that website has coaching resources.  Bob will check to see if outline is available for coaches’ practice.

G.  Schedules- Nothing to report.

H.   Pictures- Donna motioned to accept VIP for picture day and to add $1.00 to packages for fundraising purposes.

I.      Building- nothing to report.

J.     Draft- It was discussed the age limit for the 5 year old division.  We currently have 18 kids who are only 4 for and 1 who is only 3 who are signed up.  Discussion on what cut off should be.  Brent motioned that any child signing up must be 5 by October 1st.  Donna seconded.  Passed.  Brent motioned that the 4 year olds currently signed up regardless of birthday will be allowed to play this year, but the 3 year old is too young and should have registration fee refunded.  Donna seconded.  Passed.  

Mark will bring cash box to registration.

There was discussion on the number of extra players that should be on each team.  After discussion it was decided that Dynamo would try to keep back ups to 3-5 players.  With the higher number for the older age groups.

K.   Publicity- Nothing to report.

L.    Referee in Chief-  Nothing to report.

M. Risk Management- Nothing to report

Tickler File Update

None

Old Business

None

New Business

Dave and Vernette will work on generating letter to county regarding sponsor signs.

John, Deb, Bob, and Mary will work on code of conduct.  Please email Deb if you have any suggestions.

Next meeting 6:30, June 23, 2005, LeVasseur School.

John motioned for adjournment at 8:30.  Vernette seconded.