NORTHTOWNS SOCCER CLUB – August 9, 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: Patrick Glick, Bryan Russell, David Defrank, Mike Smith, Todd Lee, Ken Belote, John Lysek, Dawn Miller, Lou DelPorto, Julie DiMarco, Chris Cramer, Cal Pitruzzella, Phil Bova, Ted Pichard, Don Gunderson, Jane Wilson, George Pettapiece, Cindy Smith – readable names from the same in sheet.

 

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

 

Meeting Minutes: The reading of the July 12, 2007 meeting minutes was 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 August is $108,638.14.    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:

 

·          House program ends this Saturday, August 11.

·          August 18th is the annual picnic for travel and house teams, families, etc. @ Fairmont Park.

·          Lotto winners, $4700 payout, checks are being written.

·          Risk Management, applications handed out, check expiration, complete ASAP where applicable.

·          Saturday, August 11, last day of try-outs, get information to Frank ASAP regarding player status.

 

Travel Report:  Glenn Dolata reported the following:

 

·          New team coaches were introduced.  Unfortunately, I did not get all the age groups and new coaches.

·          The team coaches were reminded that the Northtowns Organization meets monthly and that a team representative must be present to stay informed of pertinent information.  Gyms will be obtained for the teams and that the teams should be respectful of school property (get to know the custodian).  Glenn also wants to know when the first practice is so he can attend and meet the parents relative to Code of Conduct. 

·          The team coach is responsible for their team operations.

·          Team uniforms are ordered on-line through Andy Constantino.  Uniform cost is $65.

·          Teams get training vouchers and Ken Belote has the list of trainers.  The team coach is responsible for coordinating the training.  Coaches are to communicate with Ken relative to licensing courses.

·          Assistance was requested for taking down the nets at the Middle School on Sunday, August 12.

·          More topsoil is to be obtained in September for field repairs at the Middle School.

·          Buffalo & WNY policies discussed regarding dual carded players/elite and premier players, and next year there will be changes to U-11 & U-12 teams as to 9 v 9 and 11 v 11.

 

Fundraising:

 

·          Jerry Sullivan reported that the Golf outing is August 25th and Glenn is still looking for foursomes, prizes, support.

·          Beer Blast at Caputi’s on Sheridan in September.  Julie DiMarco will be donating much.  Further details to follow.

·          Dave Defrank presented a check for $1,000 to the Club from Wal Mart.  Employees of Verizon and Wal Mart will make Club donations.

 

Old Business:  None.

 

New Business: 

 

·          Jerry Sullivan reported that more positive information regarding the field project will be presented next month.

 

 

Meeting adjournment:  9:28 pm.

 

Submitted: William E. Weitz, Recording Secretary