NORTHTOWNS SOCCER CLUB – June 14, 2007 meeting minutes

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Attendance:

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

Club Members present: Sue Calao, Arleta & Robb Sharples, Todd Lee, Dave DeFrank, Phil Bova, Don Gunderson, Pat Glick, George Pettapiece, Eric Wilson, Ken Belote, David McMaster, John Lysek.

Meeting called to order at 8:38 PM by Jerry Sullivan.

Treasurer’s Report: Don Rogers presented his monthly report. Total checking and savings account balance for June is $126,153.14. As usual all bills have been paid and deposits made. Treasurer’s report accepted. A hard copy of the report is in the meeting minutes archives.

House Report: Frank Huber reported the following:

· Summer registration is 885 this year compared to 851 last year.

· Coaches were to see Frank after the meeting.

Travel Report: Glenn Dolata reported the following:

· Frank reported that travel tryouts are in 6 weeks.

· Glenn is pleased with the field markings. Upgraded marking equipment has been provided

· Glenn asked that coaches be careful of things said to players. There have been no big issues from the league.

· Coaches participating with their teams in tournaments should get patches and other items through Glenn.

Fundraising:

· Phil Bova presented his accounting of the Chicken BBQ on June 9. Total profit was $1,852 compared to $1,632 last year. Hard copy of the accounting is in the archives. PHIL IS TO BE COMMENDED FOR A JOB WELL DONE AND HE WAS GRATEFUL FOR THE HELP HE RECEIVED. HE DID COMMENT THAT MORE TRAVEL TEAM SUPPORT SHOULD BE OBTAINED IN THE FUTURE SINCE THEY RECEIVE MORE BENEFITS FROM THE CLUB.

· Todd Lee reported that the location of last year’s pig roast is not available and he is pursuing other locations.

· Frank Huber reported that there may be a beer blast at the Amherst Ale House on July 14.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Jerry Sullivan mentioned the upcoming tournaments: Hamburg, Niagara Pioneer (looking for U-12B and U-14G teams), Wilson (good for U-10 & club teams), Clarence, and then Lancaster to end the season.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Mr. DeRose made a presentation looking for attendees of the special summer camp (North American Soccer Association), which is to be the last week in June. Issues raised included the cost ($325/player) and interference with other programs.

Field Project: The project is in a designated wetlands requiring extensive soil/land raising and grading, which would be a considerable expense. Further details forthcoming and the project is not a dead issue. Other land opportunities need to be investigated.

Meeting adjourned at 9:43 pm.

Submitted: William E. Weitz, Recording Secretary