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Quincy United Soccer
Club, Inc.
Board
Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2006
Board
Members/Officers/Team
Representatives Present:
Dan Brink, President;
Jim Murphy, Treasurer;
Nancy Dreyer, Secretary;
Terry Bower, Director of
Operations; Michael
Plant, U14 Boys Team
Representative; Jane
McNay, Director at Large
and U12 Girls
Representative; Kirk
Rodemich, U10 Boys Team
Representative; Tony
Reis, Coach U-10 and
U-12 Boys; Mike Foster,
U-13 Girls Team
Representative; Steve
Venvertloh, Coach U-16
Boys; Greg Reis, Coach
U-13 Boys and Boys
Coordinator.
Officers, Board Members
unable to attend:
Matt Longo, Girls
Coordinator; Tammy Fiss,
U13 Girls
Representative; Gail
Grawe, U12 Girls
Representative; Bea
Cliatt, U10 Boys
Representative; Dave
Keck, U-12 Boys
Representative, Director
at Large.
Call to order
President Dan Brink
called the meeting to
order at 7:02 PM. The
meeting took place at
the Knights of
Columbus.
Secretary’s Report
The minutes of the
September 13, 2006
meeting were presented
for approval. Russ
Meyer moved that the
minutes be approved; Jim
Murphy seconded; the
motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report,
prepared by Jim Murphy,
was presented for
review. Jim reported
that there is $3,000
more in the account than
last month. U-12 Boys
Columbia tournament fee
was deposited. All cds
are matured and Jim is
looking into renewing
each one. Received
money for the nets from
the Public Schools.
Russ Meyer moved to
approve the report; all
agreed.
Committee Reports…
Competition:
Tournaments for next
season will be voted on
at the November meeting.
U-13 Girls took 1st
place at the Columbia
tournament.
Finance: Jim
reported no meeting was
held. Jim completed an
Income/Expense
comparison – End of 2005
Net $6,600; End of 2006
Net $1,600. Jim
explained there were
more uniform expenses &
player fees in 2006.
Jim noted the need to
get the
fundraising/advertising
under way for the
upcoming season.
Fundraising:
Tony Reis reported that
the committee needs to
gather ads. Tony
recommended looking for
more major sponsors to
cover the expenses of
the outdoor tournament.
Tony is also looking for
volunteers to serve on
the Fundraising
committee. Anyone
interested should
contact Tony.
Rules and Bylaws:
No report.
Activities:
No report.
Equipment:
Jim Murphy recommended a
check off sheet as
uniforms come in to
avoid confusion.
Outdoor Tournament:
Pete Little reported
that the application is
due December 15, 2006.
Dave Senior has agreed
again to organize
security, Kathy Ginster
will chair the food
stand, but will find
someone else to be
responsible for running
the stand, Nancy Dreyer
will again organize the
Field Marshalls.
Pete recommended raising
the tournament fee.
Website:
Jim Murphy reported he
will be revamping our
website. He will also
be sending information
to Nike and Adidas
requesting sponsorship
fees for the website.
Vice-President’s Report
No report.
Director of Operations
Report
Terry Bower reported
that tryouts for the
high school boys will be
discussed soon, after
the high school regular
season is over. The
Indoor tournament is set
for February 13 and 20th
2007. Terry is looking
for two chairmen for the
tournament.
Director of Coaching
Report
No report.
President’s Report
Dan Brink praised the
Club on running
smoothly. Dan, also
recommended the need to
get uniforms selected
and ordered.
Old Business
Reimbursement for board
officers was discussed.
Dan Brink believes it
needs to be discussed by
each team. Terry Bower
believes hardworking
volunteers should be
reimbursed just like
coaches. New bags were
discussed for kids that
have been in the club
for awhile. It was
suggested that the club
could purchase the bags
(in large quantity, for
better pricing) parents
could help by paying for
the bags.
New Business
Terry Bower requested an
updated list of team
managers and
representatives.
U-12 Girls submitted a
fundraiser proposal to
the Club. They will be
selling raffle tickets
at Wal-Mart to win a 60”
LCD TV. The fundraiser
will be held October 17
through November 3,
2006. They also
requested approval to
post the fundraiser on
the Club’s website. Jim
Murphy motioned for
approval, Russ Meyer
seconded. Motion
carried.
Player Fees and Uniforms
were discussed. At the
July meeting it was
decided that players
will not receive a
uniform until their
player fees are paid.
High school boys’ fees
will be due January 15,
2007; hardship letters
are due by November 15,
2006 also. It was
reported by Jim Murphy
that 50% of the fees for
the 2006 spring season
were not submitted until
April. Team manager is
responsible for
collecting and
submitting the player
fees by the due date.
Developmental League was
discussed. It was
reported that Dave White
has the league up and
running. It was
questioned whether there
will be team managers
and representatives for
the whole group or by
age. There are
currently 26 kids
participating. They
will take up to 36.
Greg Reis recommended
observing how the league
works this year and then
make a decision about
team reps and managers.
Tony Reis recommended
more club participation
in fall season play.
Russ Meyer supports
Tony’s recommendation
for more Club organized
participation for the
fall playing season.
Discussed the
Developmental League’s
goal. It will be a
feeding source for more
potential traveling
players as the players
get older.
Greg Reis questioned if
the Club could offer
help on maintenance of
the QSL fields (i.e.
grass cutting, line
marking, etc.). The QSL
contract is still needed
for the Spring Club
tournament. Terry Bower
suggested a fall
tournament for the Club
at the QSL fields would
be good for the Club.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be
held Wednesday, December
13, 2006 at 7:00 PM at
the Knights of Columbus.
Adjournment
The meeting was
adjourned at 8:09 PM.
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