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Quincy United Soccer
Club, Inc.
Board
Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2006
Board
Members/Officers/Team
Representatives Present:
Dan Brink, President;
Jim Murphy, Treasurer;
Nancy Dreyer, Secretary;
Michael Plant, U14 Boys
Team Representative;
Jane McNay, Director at
Large and U11 Girls
Representative; Kirk
Rodemich, U10 Boys Team
Representative; Dave
Keck, U12 Boys
Representative, Director
at Large.
Officers, Board Members
unable to attend:
Greg Reis, Boys
Coordinator; Matt Longo,
Girls Coordinator; Tammy
Fiss, U13 Girls
Representative; Gail
Grawe, U12 Girls
Representative; Bea
Cliatt, U10 Boys
Representative.
Call to order
President Dan Brink
called the meeting to
order at 7:04 PM. The
meeting took place at
the Knights of
Columbus.
Secretary’s Report
The minutes of the July
14 2006 meeting were
presented. No quorum
for vote.
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report,
prepared by Jim Murphy,
and was presented for
review. No quorum for
vote. Jim noted that
two cds are due. It was
discussed as to whether
to renew for 60 or 90
days, depending on
uniform ordering/payment
of uniforms. Ninety day
renewal was decided.
Jim also noted he will
be researching other
banks for the best rates
for 4 other cds and may
move. Jim changed the
checking account into an
interest bearing
account.
We were made aware of
free entrance to Quincy
University soccer games
for parents and QUSC
players wearing their
jersey because of our
advertising with them.
Dave Keck questioned why
some fall tournaments
were paid from the QUSC
account. Jim informed
us that it was easier
for the teams and not an
inconvenience to him.
The teams fully
reimbursed the account.
Committee Reports…
Competition:
U8 & U9 Boys and Girls
Developmental teams,
Dave White will be
coaching. The League is
considering naming him
Director of
Developmental League.
They will be guaranteed
one tournament and the
Quincy tournament.
Currently have 25 boys
and girls and will be
targeting competitive
boys and girls and
grooming them. Dave
will have other coaches
helping him.
Five teams are playing
fall tournaments.
It was recommended that
QUSC boys ages 12, 13,
and 14 practice and then
play games among
themselves on weekends,
as an option to other
fall soccer currently
available.
Finance: Dan
Brink reported that QUSC
may still owe Big Toe
Soccer $5,534.50. Two
checks were issued to
Big Toe. Last
correspondence with them
was July 31; they are
checking their records
to see what we may still
owe.
Fundraising:
Jim Murphy reported that
three sponsors still
need to pay their
sponsorship. They have
received at least four
letters requesting
payment.
Rules and Bylaws:
No report.
Activities:
No report.
Equipment:
Five quotes for uniforms
have been received,
Kessler Sports, Dan
Niemann, Soccer Master,
Tim Tappe, and Eric
Strapman. Tim Tappe
appeared to be the best
price (Nike brand).
Lowest price isn’t the
only thing that will be
looked at when choosing
a vendor….Price, quality
product and good service
will be our basis for
choosing a new
supplier. Screen
printing bids from Ted
Tappe and Landmark were
received.
Greg Reis, Tony Reis,
Nancy Dreyer, Dave Keck
and Kathy Ginster will
be the uniform
committee. After
discussing the bids with
the committee it is
recommended to select
Tim Tappe’s bid.
New balls and bags for
players who have been
with the league for
several years and for
new players were
discussed. Dave will
check with Tim for a
bid.
Outdoor Tournament:
Quinsippi contract for
spring tournament is
being worked on.
Website:
It was noted that
coaching changes need to
be updated.
Vice-President’s Report
No report.
Director of Operations
Report
No report.
Director of Coaching
Report
No report.
President’s Report
Dan reported that the
try outs went very
well. Jim Thomas was
selected as the new
coach for the U13 Girls
team and Dave White is
Director of coaching for
the U8, U9 Boys/Girls
teams.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Jane McNay
questioned/recommended
paying positions for the
President,
Vice-President,
Treasurer and
Secretary. Short
discussion took place
and Dan recommended
opening this request up
to the Club for
recommendation.
Reimbursement like
coaches was a
recommendation which
will be open for
discussion from the
entire club.
It was also discussed
how to get more people
involved in the workings
of the Club. Jane
recommended a checklist
of needs for the year be
put together for each
team and have parents
sign up to help.
Jim Murphy shared a
possible fundraiser for
the U10 boy’s team.
Putting together a
yearbook including
pictures, information,
and results and selling
to club members. Will
request Club approval
for fundraiser.
Dave Keck asked if any
other teams were having
team photos taken. Jim
Murphy offered to take
team photos for any team
that would like them.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be
held Wednesday, October
11, 2006 at 7:00 PM at
the Knights of Columbus.
Adjournment
The meeting was
adjourned at 8:06 PM.
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