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
March 21, 2005 Noel LeVasseur School

Attendance: Dave Diveley, Ed Smith, Vernette Karnes, Jeff Gindy, Mary Kyrouac, Mark Goldfain, Deb Laskey, Brent Mallek, Donna Harris, Scott Kyrouac, Maureen Montgomery, Greg Mattson, Rhonda Harper, and Mike Patterson

Visitors: None

Ed called the meeting to order at 6:34.

Ed questioned if anyone had any changes to the previous meeting’s minutes.  Vernette stated that the treasurer report needed to be added.  Dave motioned to accept the minutes with the addition.  Deb seconded.  Passed.

Officer Reports:

            A.    President- Ed officially appointed Kim Butterfield as fundraiser chairperson.

B.   Vice President- Dave reported that the liability insurance that IYSA provides does not cover what we thought.  Dave will investigate further and compare with other insurance agencies.

Dave also reported that Art’s is making slow much progress.  Greg will check with Art’s on when will be completed.  He will also ask for signed copy of contract.

C.   Secretary- Vernette handed out break down on how fees are figured for traveling league.

Vernette will send out email for volunteers for registration days.

D.   Treasurer- Mark provided treasurer report.  Ending balance $36457.22.  Mark will check on debit/atm card. Mark questioned the high electric bill.  Ed will check to see what the temperature is set at in the building.

Mark will contact Brian about the tax returns.

E.   Parent Representative- Mary has flier for team parents.  She will make copies for registration.  It was also determined that a code of conduct sheet listing all rules will be given to a parent of each player with an attachment signed and returned.  This will be added to the team parents’ responsibility to be sure each player has a parent return a signed form.

Committee Reports:

A.   Fields and Grounds- Greg will ask Kirk about fees for fall travel.  Greg gave mark the checks for paint from County West Soccer.  Greg advised of lawn mowing bids.  The lowest bid is from Designer Cuts for $125 - $165.00 per mowing.  The final price we will be given after the first mowing, which will be free.  Even at $165.00 the bid is approximately $100.00 less than the next lowest bid.  Greg motioned to accept the bid from Designer Cuts.  Mark seconded.  Passed.  Greg will also ask Designer Cuts about roller for fields.  Greg also talked to Cornerstone.  They show that we currently have the capacity for 118 parking spaces.  We could add 82 additional spaces with the addition.  Greg will contact them for quote.

It was also determined that visible signs need to be added for no smoking and no dogs.  Dave will check on.   Mary will also add issue about smoking and dogs to the team parent information.  Bob will add to coaches’ information.

B.   Sponsors- Mike reviewed sponsor list.  He suggested possible sponsor dinner.  We will table till later in the season.  He is also trying to keep sponsors local.

C.   Fundraising- Kim Butterfield is the new fundraising chairperson.

D.   Concessions-  The lowest prices she could find on freezers are at Bades.  They have a 25 cu GE for $479.00 or a 22 cu Hamans for $419.00.  Maureen motioned to accept the bid for The 25 cu GE for $479.00, which includes free delivery.  Donna seconded.  Passed.  Maureen will also get prices/bids for additional new appliances needed for the concession stand.  Maureen will also check on the pop machines.

E.   Equipment- Scott handed out break down of bids.  Extreme sports did not submit bid for uniforms or balls, but would like to be considered for trophies.  They would also like to sponsor a team.  The only 2 companies that have all required elements of bid are Action Sports and AP Products.  For AP products the jersey bid is $14.75 and whole uniform price is for $19.95 to 22.95.  Action Sports bid for jersey is $12.95 to $14.15 and for whole uniform is $19.95 to 21.35.  Scott motioned to utilize Action Sports for uniforms and store at registration with the style and final price to be determined when jersey chosen.   Mike seconded.  Passed.   Scott will contact local stores to see if interest in holding store at field during the first week of practice.

Scott motioned to purchase practice balls from AP for $9.50 ea.  Greg Seconded.  Passed.  Scott will check on game balls.

Scott also requested the old mill uniforms be turned in.

F.    Coaching- Bob will check to see if Alex and Mark are still interested in running coaches clinic this year.

G.  Schedules- Nothing to report.

H.   Pictures- Donna will send out bids.

I.    Building- Brent handed out keys to those present and a layout of the building.  Those who received keys signed out a numbered set.  Brent waited on the door for the referee/equipment area.  It was decided that he would have that door re-keyed also.  Vernette will send a letter advising USSA and to have them contact Brent if they need a key.

J.   Draft- Deb questions if the 2 ply medical form can be used.  Dave confirmed that he asked IYSA and we can continue to use.

K.   Publicity- Jeff received quotes for the ads that need to be placed for registration.  The Daily Journal will be $1683.60 for 5 ads with a 2% prompt pay discount.  The Herald will be $684 for 4 ads.  Jeff motioned to place ads for above cost.  Vernette seconded.  Passed.

L.   Referee in Chief- John sent email.  John asked that the tickler file be updated to show that the referee training is 3 hours vs. 2.  He also verified that referees do not need work permits, but any workers under 16 (14,15 year olds) will need a work permit for the concession stand.  John also indicated that he contacted the county board member he knows and he gave him the planning and zoning office.  He contacted them and as not yet heard back.  He will continue to work on the sign issue.

John also set the referee training dates for July 16th and 23rd from 9-12.  He requested that the dates be added to the web site and that any one interested in reffing (14 or older) need to attend the clinic unless they are USSF or high school certified.  If they are certified they would need to email or call John to let him know they are interested.

M. Risk Management- Jeff will check to see if the school scanners can be used for back ground checks.  A complete background check will be done on any new board members.

Tickler File Update

Change referee training from 2 hours to 3 hours.

Old Business

It was questioned if we will use promotional material from McDonalds.  Scott will return the material to McDonalds.

New Business

Jeff received a request from Coach Westeroff to use fields for practice.  We will allow this team to practice at Dynamo pending completion of sprinkler system.

Next meeting April 18, 2005, 6:30 LeVasseur School.

Deb motioned for adjournment at 8:48.  Donna seconded.