NORTHTOWNS SOCCER CLUB – July 13, 2006 meeting minutes

WEBSITE: www.northtownssoccer.org

Attendance: Jerry Sullivan, Glenn Dolata, Frank Huber, Don Rogers, John Lysek, Andy Constantino, Phil Bova, Ken Belote, Scott Warner, Bill Weitz and others who did not sign in.

Meeting called to order at 8:39 PM by Jerry Sullivan.

Reading of the June 8, 2006 meeting minutes was dispensed with, minutes accepted as is.

Treasurer’s Report: Don Rogers presented his monthly report. Total checking and savings account balance for July 2006 - $81,438.29. Deposits are made and bills are paid. Treasurer’s report accepted. Copy of the report is in the meeting minutes archives.

Travel Report: Glenn Dolata reported the following:

· Travel teams are doing well.

· Jerry and Glenn are on the WNYJSL Board and will be meeting with the Board to discuss issues with dual carded players on a team.

· Regarding Glenn’s relinquishing of his duties from the Club, job descriptions are on the web site for training coordinator, travel coordinator, and field manager, Ken Belote expressed interest in the training coordinator position.

· Teams that played in the Odenbach Tournament please make sure you pay the $140 fee.

· Upcoming D & E courses. Fees are $110. Courses are in September, check web site for actual dates and times.

· On-line travel team registration is underway.

· Glenn was part of a referee team at the Niagara-Pioneer Tournament when the coaches for a Canadian team became irate and used fowl language and potentially threatened the referee. This behavior is NOT acceptable and WILL NOT be tolerated.

House Report: Frank Huber reported the following:

· The summer picnic will be August 26 @ Fairmont Park in Wheatfield. All house and travel players and referees are invited.

· Registration is now on-line for the Fall Just for Kicks and Indoor House Programs.

· Flyers/advertisement for travel team tryouts is being put together. Coaches are to advise Frank when players are selected.

Fundraising:

· Phil Bova indicated the Chicken Barbecue went very well and was very appreciative of all the help provided. 317 dinners were sold for a $1673 profit and desserts raised another $100.

· The Gold outing is also coming up (August 26 – registration at 9 AM with 10 AM tee off– looking for golfers and sponsors.

· Todd Lee spoke on the Pig Roast with hopes of selling 200 tickets. Everyone is encouraged to come – night out with plenty of food, drinks, DJ, socializing, plus season opening tickets to the UB Bull’s home game for each paying ticket!

Old Business: None.

New Business: Glenn mentioned feedback articles in the Sound Off Section of the Tonawanda News regarding the proposed purchase of land in Cambria for soccer fields. Again, Jerry and Glenn along with the Club’s attorney met with The Honorable NT Mayor with no further success. The Tonawanda News will be receiving an article addressing this topic, which was composed by Jerry, Glenn & Frank.

There is another land opportunity that will be discussed at a later date.

Meeting adjourned at 9:33 PM, thanks to Phil Bova for all his motions during this meeting session.

Submitted: William E. Weitz, Recording Secretary