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Quincy United Soccer Club, Inc.

Board Meeting Minutes

  January 11, 2006

 

 

 

Board Members/Officers/Team Representatives/Coaches Present: Dan Brink, President; Russ Meyer, Vice President; Lois Jacobson, Treasurer; Jim Murphy, Secretary; Matt Longo, Girls Coordinator; Greg Reis, Boys Coordinator; Mario Camacho, Director of Coaching; Terry Bower, Director of Operations; Tony Reis, U11 Boys Coach; Mike Plant, U13 Boys Representative, Director at Large; Jane McNay, U11 Girls Representative, Director at Large; Kathy Ginster, U10 Girls Representative; Steve Venvertloh, U15 Boys Coach; Cassy Roth, U9 Boys Representative; Tammy Fiss, U13 Girls Representative; Nancy Dreyer, U14 Girls Team Representative; Dave Keck, U12 Boys Representative, Director at Large; Peggy Senior, U15 Boys Team Representative; Pete Little, U11 Boys Representative, Director at Large;

 

Other club members present:   Jim Curran, U9 Boys Asst. Coach; Tammy Hoschar, U9 Boys Team Manager; Karen Rabe; U14 Girls Team Manager;

 

Members unable to attend:  Chris Niemann, U14 Boys Representative; Gail Grawe, U12 Girls Representative;

 

Call To Order

 

President Dan Brink called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting took place at the Knights of Columbus.

 

Secretary’s Report

 

The minutes of the December 14, 2005 meeting were presented for approval.  Russ moved that the minutes be approved; Greg seconded; the motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report

 

The Treasurer’s Report, prepared by Lois, was presented for review. Russ moved that the report be approved; Jim seconded; the motion carried.

 

Committee Reports

 

Competition:  Russ presented a list of tournaments that the Competition committee selected for this year’s club tournaments.   Russ stated that the committee considered several factors before selecting this year’s list.   The tournaments that the club selected are:   Columbia, Springfield, Lee’s Summit, and Muscatine.  Greg asked about other tournaments that were not selected.   Due to the St. Louis league play papers having to be turned in already, we may not be able to accommodate some of these dates.   Russ asked Greg to call the league and see if the conflict dates could be changed.     Russ made the motion to approve these tournaments.  Jay seconded;

Motion carried.

 

Finance:  No report

 

Fundraising:    Tony explained that we have sent out fundraising letters to approx. 250 businesses.   We are having good luck so far.

 

Rules and Bylaws:    Jim explained that the web site has the updated Bylaws.

 

Activities:    No report.

 

Equipment:    Kathy explained that she needs the teams list for uniforms ASAP.   They will be ordering by Friday, January 12th.  Also, Kathy mentioned that Big Toe had coach’s bags available for $10.00.    Jim made the motion that the club by each Head Coach a bag.   Russ seconded.   The motion carried. 

 

Website:     Jim asked Mario if there was any training information/tips that could be posted on the web site.  Mario stated he would get some information to Jim.   Jim also asked Terry about the Alumni area.   Terry stated that he was working on getting this information.

 

  

Vice-President’s Report:      Russ asked that all players’ fees get paid as soon as possible.

 

 

Director of Operations Report    Dan asked that all teams coordinate their league play and tournaments with Terry.  Also, all new players need to fill out the IYSA risk management form.

 

 

Director of Coaching Report

 

Mario reported that Kevin Meyer has chosen not to coach this year.   However, Mario thinks he has another individual interested.  Mario asked for permission to ask a Quincy University goalie to train our team’s goalies.   He stated in the past the club has paid someone $15.00 per session.

Jim explained that the second U9 team was being dissolved.   Several players have dropped out.

Jay asked about coaching licenses.   Mario stated he will try to setup a coaching clinic here in Quincy.

 

 

President’s Report

 

Dan wanted to thank everyone for showing up.   Dan stated that Kathy Ginster was the girl’s coordinator and Jim Curran was the boy’s coordinator for the indoor tournaments. 

 

Dan stated that is goal as president was to bring everyone together.  

 

 

 

 

Old Business

 

Greg stated that the 3v3 tournament has been changed to April 1st.   Greg also asked the board to explain what the club has planned with the current funds.    Dan stated that the Executive Board needs to meet to discuss our financial goals and fundraising.   He asked Jim to setup an Executive Board meeting after the indoor tournaments.

 

New Business

 

Pete stated he would be calling all club members to help out with committees for the outdoor tournament.   Russ asked all club members to call your contacts to recruit teams for our annual tournament.     Greg asked who had a team list with past contact information.    Dan also suggested anytime you play a team, hand them out some information on our tournament.

 

Kathy stated that she has talked with numerous girls teams for the outdoor tournament.   She also stated that the Woodchips plan on bring several teams this year.   Dave Keck has also contacted several girls’ teams for this year’s tournament.

 

Dan stated that he is finishing up on the Indoor Tournament contract.   He stated that Matt and Terry will handle Security.  

 

Tammy stated that Jim Curran asked her to handle t-shirts for the indoor tournament.   She asked the club members present about putting the year on the tournament t-shirt.  Ted Shirt Shack will be handling the t-shirts this year.  Anyone who would like to order club merchandise before the tournament; she will need their order by January 26th.

 

Next Meeting

 

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the K of C.

 

Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.