NORTHTOWNS SOCCER CLUB – December 14, 2006 meeting minutes

 

WEBSITE: www.northtownssoccer.org

 

Attendance:   Jerry Sullivan, Don Rogers, Glenn Dolata, Frank Huber, Bill Weitz, Cheryl & Eric Calkins, Arleta & Justin Sharples, Amy & Rick Ertel, Pat Glick, Bryan Russell, Frank DiBernardo, Phil Bova, George Pettapiece, Sue Calao, Ryan Essenburg, Dawn Miller, Scott Warner, Andy Constantino, Eric Wilson, Frank Strangio, Debbie Rogers, Ken Belote, Todd Lee, Jim Pokoj, Jane Wilson, Michael McDuffie, Al Caruso, Dave & Jen DeFrank.  These were all the names on the sign-in sheet.

 

Meeting called to order at 6:40 PM by Jerry Sullivan.  Note: All future meetings will begin at 8:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.

 

Reading of the November 9, 2006 meeting minutes were dispensed with, minutes accepted as is.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Don Rogers presented his monthly report.  Total checking and savings account balance for December 2006 - $68,592.40.   Deposits are made and bills are paid to date.  Treasurer’s report accepted.  Copy of report is in the meeting minutes archives.

 

Travel Report:  Glenn Dolata reported the following:

 

·          Dave McMaster will be the new travel coordinator.

·          Coaches should review the BWNYJSL web site (www.bwnyjsl.org) for the premier player policy.

·          Northtowns is sponsoring a high school soccer training program at Sportsplex every Wednesday for the next 10 weeks from 3:30 to 5 PM.  Cost is $100.

 

House Report:  Frank Huber reported the following:

 

·          Saturday, December 16, will be the last game for the fall house program.  The next winter session has 275+ children registered at this time and 40 children for the Snoopy Program.

·          Goalie camp was successful and the next camp is projected for late February/early March.

·          Frank is looking to acquire an autographed Bills football and autographed Sabres program for raffling.

 

Fundraising

 

·          Glenn Dolata emphasized the important fundraisers that are planned for 2007 to include the food concessions at the Amherst and Hamburg tournaments, the chicken barbecue, the pig roast, and the golf outing.  The call for volunteer assistance/support is very important.

 

PHIL BOVA AND TODD LEE WERE PRESENTED FINE OUTFITS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE CHICKEN BARBECUE AND PIG ROAST COORDINATION AND COMMITMENT.

 

Old Business:   None.

 

New Business:

 

·          Glenn Dolata reported that the new complex committee spoke of brick selling for raising funds with a sample provided.  The next committee meeting is Monday, December 18 at 7 PM at Sportsplex.

·          Glenn Dolata has new shirts for the travel coaches.

·          Todd Lee requested a tab on the Northtowns web site for trainer information.  Frank Huber will investigate this matter to see if the trainers want their personal information posted.

 

By-Laws:

 

Andy Constantino came up with ideas, which further discussion is necessary.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.  Annual Holiday party followed the meeting.

Submitted: William E. Weitz, Recording Secretary