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Quincy United Soccer Club, Inc.

Board Meeting Minutes

  May 10, 2006

 

 

Board Members/Officers/Team Representatives Present:  Dan Brink, President; Russ Meyer, Vice President; Lois Jacobson, Treasurer; Jim Murphy, Secretary; Terry Bower, Director of Operations; Mario Camacho, Director of Coaching; Greg Reis, Boys Coordinator; Matt Longo, Girls Coordinator; Pete Little, U11 Boys Representative, Director at Large; Dave Keck, U12 Boys Representative, Director at Large; Mike Plant, U13 Boys Representative, Director at Large; Jane McNay, U11 Girls Representative, Director at Large; Tony Reis, U11 Boys Coach;  Kathy Ginster, U10 Girls Representative; Steve Venvertloh, U15 Boys Coach; Kent Watson, U9 Boys Representative; Tammy Fiss, U13 Girls Representative; Nancy Dreyer, U14 Girls Team Representative; Chris Niemann, U14 Boys Representative; Gail Grawe, U12 Girls Representative; Peggy Senior, U15 Boys Team Representative; Bea Cliatt, U10 Boys Team Representative; Mark Hayes, BU-8 Team Rep;

 

Other club members present:   Jim Curran, U9 Boys Asst. Coach;

 

Officers/Board Members unable to attend:  Doug Greenwell, U17/U18 Boys Representative;

 

 

Call To Order

 

President Dan Brink called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.  The meeting took place at the Knights of Columbus.

 

Secretary’s Report

 

The minutes of the April 12, 2006 meeting were presented for approval.  Russ Meyer moved that the minutes be approved; Mike Plant seconded; the motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report

 

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

 

Committee Reports

 

Competition:  Asked that all teams let the Competition Committee know what your teams experience was with league play and tournaments.   This will help in determining what direction the club heads for the 2006-2007 season.  

 

Finance:   No report.

 

 

 

Fundraising:   Jim explained that all invoices have been sent out to club sponsors.

 

Rules and Bylaws:   No report.

 

Activities:   No report.

 

Equipment: Dave Keck stated he has turned in all of the new soccer balls to Kathy Thomas,

Tri-City sports.    He is waiting to hear back on how this situation is going to be handled.    Dan Brink asked if the U10 Boys have received the uniforms.    Dave stated that he has given everything to Martin.

 

Outdoor Tournament:  Pete stated that the scheduling committee had met on Monday and the schedules are done.   Pete stated that we did not get any U8 Boys or Girls teams.    Discussion turned toward having the Hannibal Shooters U8 Girls team play for free with our U8 teams.  These teams could play two games each day.   This would be listed as a U8 B Division.   Pete asked if you know of any team or family that has not been asked to work have them call him.

 

Website:     Jim Murphy asked that all teams forward him league and tournament scores.   For the most part, all but a couple of teams regularly send him information.

 

  

Vice-President’s Report:      Russ stated that he thought Pete Little has done a great job bring together our outdoor tournament.    Ask everyone to help out as much as possible.

 

 

Director of Operations Report:   Terry stated that all Quincy United teams need to check in Friday between 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.    Terry also reminded everyone that the following information is needed:

 

QUSC Gem City Shootout – Those teams that are registered in Missouri need travel permits.

                                                IL Medical Release Forms (IYSA Web-site)

                                                IL sanctioned tourney Roster Form

 

SALSA Tourney (KC 6/3-4/06) - $9 tickets available through tournament for professional soccer, watch the KC Wizards vs. Red Bull New York @ Arrowhead Stadium.

 

 

Director of Coaching Report:   Mario stated that no one showed up for goalie training.    However, it was stated that a U11 Boy showed up and the trainer was not there.   Mario was unaware of this.   He did state that he still sees the need for goalie training.

 

 

President’s Report:  Dan wanted to also thank Pete for doing a great job on the outdoor tournament.  Being Director of the tournament is a big responsibility.

 

 

Old Business:  Jim made a motion to reduce the additional SLYSA team fees from $75.00 to $50.00.    Pete seconded the motion.   The motion carried.

 

 

New Business

 

Dan asked for permission to buy 11 pop-up tents from Home Depot for $100 each.   The club would keep 5 tents and the rest will be sold to the various teams.    Russ made the motion to approve.   Lois seconded the motion.   The motion carried.

 

Dan stated that the following elections will be held in July

·         Vice-President – Nominated Russ Meyer

·         Treasurer – Nominated Jim Murphy

 

 

Pete stated that there has been trouble with families not wanting to volunteer for the outdoor tournament.   Pete proposed for any family that does not help through out the year, they pay an

extra $100 fee.   The motion was tabled and sent to the Executive Committee for review.

 

Bea Cliatt stated that Martin Rakers has done a good job for being a first year coach.  However, he has been experiencing some behavior problems with some of the kids.   Bea asked if it would be possible for someone to help Martin out for a couple of practices.

 

Dan stated that he has heard several positive comments with the league and tournament results being posted in the Whig.   He asked that all teams email the Whig and Jim Murphy with results.

 

Dan asked everyone to stop by the hospitality room Friday Night.   It’s every important to have club representatives there as the out of town teams check in.

 

Dan stated he would like the club to consider purchasing a big tent similar to the QND tent we borrow.

 

 

 

Next Meeting

 

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the K of C.

 

Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.