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
January 24, 2005 Bourbonnais Municipal Building

Attendance: Dave Diveley, Ed Smith , Vernette Karnes, John Hall , Greg Mattson, Scott Kyrouac , Bob Laskey , Jeff Gindy , Mary Kyrouac, Mark Goldfain , Deb Laskey , Donna Harris , Brent Mallek and Mike Patterson

Visitors: Brian Rogers

Ed called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm.

Ed provided minutes.  Dave read aloud at meeting.  John motioned that the minutes be accepted and Donna seconded. Passed.

Officer Reports:

A.     President- Nothing to report.

B.   Vice President- Dave reported that he contacted IYSA regarding Dynamo’s insurance policy.  He was referred to another party.  He will follow up.

C.   Secretary- Vernette requested that everyone look through their notebooks and advise her if anything additional should be added or if there are any corrections that should be made.  Vernette suggested that Dynamo needs to file a copy of all documents including bids, contracts, correspondence, documents, etc both in filing cabinets at Dynamo field house and in Secretary book.  Vernette will check cabinets at field to see what needs to be done.

D.   Treasurer- Mark asked whom to give all the mail to.  He will give equipment catalogues to Scott, picture items to Donna, and anything else to Ed or Vernette.

Mark will have 1099’s for those who earned enough in 2004.

Greg asked if we are still being billed for the dumpster.  Mark verified that Dynamo was billed for December.  The dumpster should have been picked up in November.  Greg will call Kankakee Sanitary.

Brian Rogers, the former Treasurer, attended the meeting to offer any assistance or answer any questions in the transition.

E.   Parent Representative- Mary stated that team parent meeting set for August 10th is ok.

Committee Reports:

A.   Fields and Grounds- Greg received bid for lawn care from Designer cuts.  Greg will contact them to verify if comparable to work done by Doug’s Lawn Care.  He will also check references, their insurance status, and obtain other bids. 

For this season we will continue to use the canned paint for the fields.  Greg will check with the Little League to see who their contact is for their paint machine.  He will contact them to see if a demonstration can be arranged.

Ed asked that Greg also contact Art’s Landscaping to see how much progress was made on the sprinkler system and when it will continue. 

Scott provided a rough sketch and measurement for the proposed parking lot addition.  Greg will obtain bids for graveling, leveling to expand parking lot.

Ed will check with Mike Hildebrand on drainage issues.

B.   Sponsors- Mike will start reviewing sponsors for upcoming season.

C.   Fundraising- The fundraising position is still vacant.  Dave will handle duties until position is filled.  Dave contacted fundraiser and set dates.  The turn in date was set as Labor Day weekend when Dynamo does not have games.  Dave will reconfirm fundraiser dates.  Dave also confirmed that we will run the fundraiser as “prepay”.  Although the profit might be reduced, this should reduce the amount of checks that Dynamo chases for bad checks.  Dave also provided a couple samples of the catalogue that will be used this season.

John stated that Kim Butterfield might be interested.  Dave will contact.

D.   Concessions- Ed advised that he needs Maureen’s certification number for the County Health Department.  Maureen would still like a freezer.  It was suggested that she obtain bids and include Home Appliance who is a Dynamo sponsor, and Bade’s who has donated in the past.  Vernette will email Maureen regarding both.

E.   Equipment- Scott provided inventory totals and bids for equipment for the upcoming season.  He will send out bids to have returned by March 7th and to be opened at the March 21st meeting.

F.    Coaching- The executive committee and coaches coordinator need to meet to address any coaching issues from the previous season that will affect the upcoming season.

G.  Schedules- Nothing to report.

H.   Pictures- Vernet6te will meet with Donna to go over picture bid process.

I.      Building- Brent checked the building and everything appears to be ok.  The temperature was fine.  He will make new keys for everyone.

J.     Draft- Date for first 3 registration dates set.  Last date will be determined once uniform deadlines set.

K.   Publicity- Jeff motioned that Dynamo pay $71.95 for website.  Brent seconded.  Passed.  Jeff asked if it was necessary to advertise the final registration beyond initial advertisement.  It was determined that it wasn’t necessary.  It will be posted on web site.

L.    Referee in Chief- Nothing to report.

M. Risk Management- Ed requested that Vernette call Matt to see if he has gotten in touch with Dennis.

Tickler File Update

None

Old Business

None.

New Business

A committee needs to be formed to address the volunteer issue and the fee.  Jeff will chair the committee.  Deb, Mary, Maureen, and Mark will participate.

A committee needs to be formed to address future projects including the ditch and parking lot issues.  Vernette will chair along with John and Greg.

Next meeting February 21, 2005, place to be determined.

Dave motioned for adjournment at 8:15.  John seconded.