The United Select Soccer Association is a competitive soccer club supported by Dynamo Soccer. USSA plays traveling teams in the southern suburban area.


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Dynamo Soccer
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2002 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble|

Attendance: Kirk Malmer, Kelli Wadley, Ed Smith, Doug Wadley, Tammy Malmer, Jeff Gindy, Kerry O’Connell, Brian Rogers, and Dave Diveley

Committee Reports:

A.     Grounds— After checking with insurance Tammy was told that the grounds company should be covered if the mowers are stored in our building. We will write up a good-faith agreement to outline coverage.

-water pipe is still sticking out of ground. Ed will call again.

-garbage was finally emptied but is full again-Ed will check on getting a lock so other parties quit using the dumpsters

-final 2 fields have been lined

-Kirk made a motion to have Ron Payne apply fertilizer when he feels the timing is appropriate. Dave seconded, motion carried.

B.     Equipment— Kirk made a motion to purchase more equipment bags due to the increase in teams. Motion passed. In addition more practice balls will need to be purchased. We will need 10 size 4 balls and 12 size 3 balls. This will give every team 2 balls for practice. Game balls will also need to be ordered; 6 size 3; 6 size 4; 4 size 5. Kirk is checking for colored balls to make identification easier.

C.     Coaches—Rosters are ready to distribute on July 10th

-Clinic is the 20th and flyers will be distributed with the rosters.

-Coaches will be asked to check website for Laws of the Game and Dynamo rules.

-Doug will contact the Company about making a water donation from Culligan for the clinic.

-The issue of offsite practice was discussed and at this time we will continue to have all teams at the Dynamo complex for practices.

D.    Registration—Data has been entered and rosters are printed. Still need 3-4 coaches. Make sure that athletes registering from here on out know that shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed. IYSA registration is due September 1.

E.      Publicity—No report.

F.      Sponsors— Still in need of 4 sponsors; 58 have been secured. Only 13 sponsorships are unpaid. Tammy will mail invoices to those that have not paid. Brian will follow up to secure the remaining 4. Culligan will sponsor in return for supplies.

G.     Fundraising—Ready to go. Tim L. at Imperial needs a complete set of rosters. We will email them to him.

H.     Concessions— Barb is looking into places to purchase supplies and she and Tammy are working out the best way to pay for things. Brian will check with Eby Brown to see how much their cost for candy, etc would be.

I.        Team Parents—No report.

J.       Referees—It was determined that the number of players on the field for the 2002 season will be: 5 year olds-6 players; 6/7 division – 9 players; 8/9 division – 9 players; 10/11 and 12/14 will each play 11 players.

-Kerry made a motion to make the following rule changes:

1)      Subbing on a throw in—currently only a sub for the team with the ball may enter. Change that to match IHSA rule that either team may sub on a throw in as long as the offensive team has a sub. If the offensive team does not have a sub the defensive sub must wait to enter.

2)      All subs must enter at midfield.

3)      Goalies in the all divisions have unlimited steps. Goalies in the 5 and 6/7 division also have unlimited time. Goalies in other divisions have 6 seconds to clear the ball.

-Tammy seconded and the rules changes passed. Jeff will change website to reflect these changes.

-New labor laws for 12 and 13-year-old officials were discussed and Kerry stated that he has enough older kids that he won’t need the younger ones.

K.    Pictures—No report.

L.      Building—The HS is progressing on their portion. The bathrooms are not yet completed. There are other jobs to finish up before opening day as well.

Officer Reports:

A.     Treasurer- Still need to close first bank account.

B.     Parent Rep-Nothing to report

C.     Secretary-Nothing to report.

D.     Vice President-Nothing to report

E.      President-No further report.

New Business:

-Tammy talked to the insurance company about the defibrillator. We will need to discuss with Little League about insuring since it is jointly owned. This may fall under the Good Samaritan Law, or we may need an Inland Marine Policy to cover it. We will check with Dennis Baron to be sure of coverage.

-Kelli made a motion that we accept the Kid Safe Policy as presented by Jeff Gindy. It is based on the IYSA policy. Tammy seconded and the policy passed.

-It was determined that the 30/30 lightning policy will remain in effect.

-Jeff made a motion that we spend up to $50 for radios for the complex. One for the board member on duty; the other to remain at the concession stand. Kerry seconded. Motion passed with one abstention. Dave will also contact Target about making a donation in this area.

Next meeting:. Next business meeting to be held Monday, July 15th.

Respectfully submitted,

Kelli Wadley, Secretary