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

Dynamo Soccer Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2004 at Bourbonnais Public Library

Attendance:   Kelli Wadley, Ed Smith, Jeff Gindy, Vernette Karnes, John Krincek, John Hall, Bob Laskey, Donna Harris, Doug Wadley, and Dave Diveley

Ed called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

John motioned to accept the previous meeting’s minutes.  Dave seconded.  Pass. 

Officer Reports:

A.     President- Nothing to report

B.     Vice President- Dave reminded the board to provide long-term project suggestions to Dave.   Dave verified that the meetings held during the season would be held at the field.   Dave questioned if the picture was taken in conjunction with Farm n’ Fleet.  Jeff Gindy will check to see if we can put in the Journal.

C.      Secretary- Nothing to report.

D.     Treasurer- Nothing to report.

E.       Parent Representative- Nothing to report.

Committee Reports:

A.      Fields/Grounds- The well will be finished within 3 weeks.   Ed will talk to Kirk to get report on standing with high school on the water/well and irrigation system.   Dynamo will need concrete pad for pavilion.  Kirk will be asked to get bid for concrete and labor for 12x20 pavilion pad and for the inside of the building, both separate and combined bids.

B.       Sponsors- Nothing to report

C.      Fundraising- Fundraising will start on 8/11/04 with parent meeting.  The order turn in date will be 9/4, delivery date will be 9/25, and money turn in will be 10/2.  Donna will come with proposal for possible prizes for age level and team.

D.      Concessions-  Nothing to report.

E.       Equipment-  John provided the cover letter and bid specs for the uniform and soccer balls.  John motioned that specs with letter be sent to vendors.  Jeff 2nd.  Pass.   John motioned that the 12-14 age group will be provided full uniform.  Ed seconded.  Pass.

F.       Coaching- Several options were suggested for team selection.  A sub-committee of Doug Wadley, Jeff Gindy, Bob Laskey, and John hall will meet to develop proposal for players and coaches.

G.     Pictures- Vernette will get a quote from Image group and any other possible photographers.  It was suggested that pictures be moved to LeVasseur.  If held inside it would cost approximately $300.00.  It was also suggested that only one 6/7 game and only one 8/9 game be at 8:30 so that the picture start time could be moved back a little.

H.     Draft- Kelly will get bids on carbonless medical forms.   The registration form needs to be changed for the 12/14 age group to have short size also.  It was also suggested that half sheet post cards be used for reminder.  Kelli will check into cost.   Kelly also requested that the sponsor form include that the sponsors must be signed up by May 22nd to have child on team.

I.        Publicity- Jeff stated that if any updated to website are needed to email him.  Jeff found from research that our constitution is what is needed.  He will review constitution for any needed updates.

J.       Buildings- The bathroom lights and the building fan still need to be done.

K.    Referee-   John Hall met with Kerry to go over transition.  He is looking into only one referee for 6/7 year old division.  He also is going to look into possibly eliminating penalty box and offsides for 6/7.   John H. needs to get keys from Kerry.

L.      Risk Management- No report.

Old Business

Need to get report from treasurer on status of audit of books.

Ask Julie to get report from Dennis Baron on background checks.

John H. will review trounce rules.

John K suggested that 1st weekday games be w, th, fr.

New Business – Nothing

Tickler File – April- service tractor.

Vernette motioned to adjourn.  Doug seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:34.

Next meeting is scheduled for 3/1/2004 at 6:30 at the Bourbonnais Public Library.