NORTHTOWNS SOCCER CLUB –
October 11, 2007 meeting minutes
Board Members present: Jerry
Sullivan, Glenn Dolata, Frank Huber, and Don Rogers.
Club Members present per
sign in sheet: Eric Wilson, Don Chatten, David Contangelo, Phil Bova, Tom Wackenheim, Mike
Smith, Andy Constantino, David Defrank, Roger Zgolak, Patrick Glick, Rich
Crossley, David McMaster, Cheryl Calkins, Jorge Martinez, Bryan Russell, Dan
Santangelo, Todd Lee, Chris Cramer, Dawn Miller, George Pettapiece, and Jane
Wilson.
Meeting called to order at
8:37 pm by Jerry Sullivan.
Meeting Minutes: The reading
of the September 13, 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
September was revised to $92,751.96.
Total checking and savings account balance for October is $97,107.39. As usual all bills have been paid and
deposits made. Treasurer’s report accepted. Mr. Sullivan questioned the low interest rate
the Club was getting on the accounts and will be pursuing this matter.
House Report: Frank Huber reported the following:
·
The fall indoor
session will have 435 players, the largest number ever, with games to begin
Saturday, October 20.
·
Coaches without
their risk management should NOT be coaching.
Travel Report: Glenn Dolata reported the following:
·
Every team will
be fronting $40 for sponsoring a hole at the 2008 Golf tournament before they
receive their passes. This is for
fundraising and nine teams did not sponsor the golf tournament this year.
·
Any questions
involving travel should be e-mailed or otherwise directed to Glenn and any
questions regarding house should be e-mailed or otherwise directed to
Frank. Frank is being inundated with
e-mails.
·
Please
communicate with Glenn regarding interest in the E-Certification Coaching
Course, which is an 18-hour course and would be one weekend.
·
New coaches
should discuss with Glenn regarding assistants.
·
Glenn is
looking for three teams to operate the concession stand at the AIM tournament
in 2008 (Memorial Day weekend).
·
Enjoy the City
coupon books are for sale, 2 for $25 (with $5 each per book going to the Club).
Contact Glenn or they will be available
during the indoor Saturday program.
·
Future travel
team games, 11 v 11, will be played at the
·
Glenn passed
out training tips brochures from the British Soccer Camp.
·
Mr. Sullivan
added the following comments: Your
official roster of players is permanent for the season. Players cannot be dropped, which can cause
big problems with NY West. Also, teams
should sign up early for indoors for the fall and winter sessions to ensure a
spot.
Fundraising:
·
Jerry Sullivan questioned
the status of the beer blast and Frank indicated this to be in November.
·
Refer to
Glenn’s travel report for team’s mandatory Golf Tournament hole sponsorship of
$40 prior to receiving their team’s passes.
Old Business:
·
Jerry Sullivan
indicated the field situation is still pending with lawyers, DEC related
issues.
New Business:
·
Andy
Constantino is handling team uniforms and he is asking only the coaches to deal
with him regarding uniforms.
·
Frank reminded
everyone regarding the goalie clinic for early November and there is still room
with sign-up via the web site.
Meeting adjournment: 9:05 pm.
Submitted: William E.
Weitz, Recording Secretary