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Quincy United Soccer Club, Inc.

Board Meeting Minutes

  February 8, 2006

 

 

 

Board Members/Officers/Team Representatives/Coaches Present: Dan Brink, President; Russ Meyer, Vice President; Lois Jacobson, Treasurer; Jim Murphy, Secretary; Greg Reis, Boys Coordinator; Mario Camacho, Director of Coaching; 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; Chris Niemann, U14 Boys Representative; Gail Grawe, U12 Girls Representative; Doug Greenwell, U17/U18 Boys Representative;

 

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

 

Members unable to attend:  Matt Longo, Girls Coordinator; Pete Little, U11 Boys Representative, Director at Large; Terry Bower, Director of Operations;  Dave Keck, U12 Boys Representative, Director at Large; Peggy Senior, U15 Boys Team Representative;

 

Call To Order

 

President Dan Brink called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.  The meeting took place at the Knights of Columbus.

 

Secretary’s Report

 

The minutes of the January 11, 2005 meeting were presented for approval.  Lois moved that the minutes be approved; Russ seconded; the motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report

 

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

 

Committee Reports

 

Competition:  Dan stated that three teams are playing league in St. Louis and the schedules look positive.

 

Finance:  Lois asked the equipment committee to please get with her to review the Big Toe uniform invoices.   Big Toe sent several invoices that are really confusing.

 

 

 

Fundraising:    Tony stated that the clubs fundraising initiative has been very successful.   However, we will continue to work with businesses and teams for other sponsorships.  Jim stated that Tony has done a great job and should be given many thanks.

 

Rules and Bylaws:    No report.

 

Activities:    No report.

 

Equipment:    Kathy, Greg and Dan explained the uniform situation.   Kathy explained that she has received balls and bags for all new club members.   If someone has been missed, please let Kathy know.   Also, Kathy stated that most of the sweat suits are in.  Anyone who ordered a sweat suit may pick it up this weekend at the K&L Arena.   Dan stated that Kathy and Dave Keck have done a great job.

 

Indoor Tournament:   Kathy asked for volunteers to referee games this weekend and next weekend.   A schedule is located in the K&L Security office.  Kathy explained the various out of town teams that will be attending this year.    Jim Curran asked for volunteers to help out with a number of things for the second weekend, Feb. 18 & 19.   Jim asked that each of the Quincy United boy’s teams fill at least 4 hours of time.

 

Website:     No report.

 

 

Vice-President’s Report:      Russ stated he would like to thank Kathy and Jim for chairing this year’s indoor tournaments.   He also stated that Pete is still looking for chairmen for various outdoor tournament committees’.

 

 

Director of Operations Report    Dan stated that Terry has been very involved in helping Kathy and Jim with the indoor tournament.

 

 

Director of Coaching Report

 

Mario reported that he has spoken with the QU Goalie and QU staff.   Everyone feels very comfortable that this individual will be able to provide some very good insight to the club goalies.   In the next couple of weeks, Mario will ask each coach to provide names of two players that they would like to participate.  Mario has setup the following weekly sessions:  

Tuesday, 8-12 year olds; Thursday, 13-18 year olds.   

 

Mario also asked that any team that has not meet with their coach yet, to please let him know.  Lastly, Mario planned on talking with Terry in order to figure out how many coach’s would like to attend the coach’s certification training.   Dan asked Mario to go ahead and get the training scheduled.   He stated that we will be able to get enough coach’s.

 

 

 

 

President’s Report

 

Dan wanted to thank everyone for showing up.   Dan stated in some respects he likes the direction the club is heading.   However, in other respects he is not as impressed.   Dan stated that everyone is here for the success of the kids.   Everyone is not always going to agree with all of the decisions that the club makes.  But, let’s remember, how can we expect our kids to get along if the parents can’t.

 

 

Old Business

 

Jane asked about what was needed to get all of the U11 girl’s cards, all paperwork completed, etc.  She was asked to contact Terry.  He would be able to help her get everything accomplished.

 

New Business

 

Tammy asked about the St. Louis league fee’s compared to the Central League.   Also, Tammy stated that she needed a check for the St. Louis league play.   Lois asked everyone to run all league play and tournament requests through Terry.   Terry will then let Lois know what checks needed to be cut.    Dan stated that after the Central League lets us know this years fee’s, we will get with all non-central league teams to discuss what needs to be done.

 

Tammy stated that for the indoor tournament, to figure the number of t-shirts to print, they took the average number of players and had Ted Shirt Shack print 20% of that figure.

 

Tammy stated that several individuals have approached her concerning the U8 and U10 teams.

Jim Murphy stated that we have over 14 kids that would like to play U8.   Tammy stated that she thinks we could get at least 20 kids to form two U8 teams.   Jim stated that we will need to have a tryout to determine skill level and teams.   Greg agreed with this approach.   Dan asked that we refer this to Terry to see what needs to be done.

 

Lois wanted to let everyone know that she thinks that everything with the club is good.

 

Next Meeting

 

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

 

Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.