NORTHTOWNS SOCCER CLUB – March 13, 2008 meeting minutes

Board Members present: Jerry Sullivan, Glenn Dolata, Frank Huber, Don Rogers, and Bill Weitz.

Meeting called to order at 8:41 pm by Jerry Sullivan.

Meeting Minutes: The reading of the February 14^th meeting minutes were dispensed with and the minutes were accepted as written.

Treasurer’s Report: Don Rogers presented his monthly report. Total checking and savings account balance for March 2008 is $118,418.12. As usual all bills have been paid and deposits made. Treasurer’s report accepted.

House Report: Frank Huber reported the following:

• Just for Kicks session begins April 1.
• 300 players have registered thus far for the summer. Flyers will be going out to the schools.
• The winter house session ends March 22.
• On April 25 at Sportsplex from 6 PM to 10 pm will be a house coach youth module training program.

Travel Report: Glenn Dolata reported the following:

• Team alignments are out so do NOT “blow off” to Glenn regarding team division placement. There are 370 teams playing. Much thought goes into aligning the teams.
• Reminder that for U-10 teams, parents and coaches should set an example for the children to be professional and nice.
• Each team will be paying $40 upfront to sponsor a hole for the August Golf Tournament. Payment of the $40 is necessary before the passes are distributed.
• The Girsh (Old Lowry School) Field will be lined to accommodate both older and younger teams for GAMES ONLY – NOT TO BE USED FOR PRACTICE.
• Teams are to let Frank know what field they are to be practicing on.
• The Challenger/British Soccer Camp for Northtowns Teams only will be a morning and afternoon session from July 7 – 11 at the Fairmont Park. Additional information on the website.

Fundraising:

• The Chicken Barbecue (Chef Phil Bova) will be June 7. The objective this year is to see 500 dinners this year compared to 300+ last year.
• The lottery tickets will be for the month of July.
• The Golf Outing at Deerwood will be on a Sunday, August 24. Teams are encouraged to get prizes. Each travel team will be charged a $40 upfront fee to sponsor a hole. Additional information is on the website.
• The Queen City Football Club that plays at All High Stadium will be having a Northtowns Night on June 28. Further information to follow.

New Business:

• Frank indicated that there is a new NT Schools Athletic Director and there are plans for an addition to be built onto the Middle School so there will be some field issues during the 2009 season.
• The Town of Pendleton is reviewing a new 30 acre site.
• The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club is looking for new members – applications were made available.
• Jerry read a request from Al Caruso, “Godfather of the Northowns Soccer Club”, has a foundation, Avanti Foundation that purchases tickets to send physically handicapped youth to the Zoo and/or Fantasy Island, requesting assistance to support this good cause. Further discussion will be at the April meeting.

Old Business: None.

Meeting adjourned: 9:15 pm

Respectively submitted, William E. Weitz, Recording Secretary