Minutes of the Danvers Youth Soccer October Board Meeting

October 3, 2007

 

Attending:   David Tye, Jeff MacInnis, Sharon Pollock, Maureen Merritt, Bob Gilmore, Dianne MacInnis, Jeff Chambers, Loren Rocker, Tom McNulty, Janet Gargan, Dave Kamens, John Barrows, Jay Pierce

 

13 people attended the meeting.

 

The meeting was called to order by President David Tye at 7:37 PM. 

 

Secretary’s Report - Maureen Merritt

September, 2007 BOD minutes have been posted on website.  Bob Gilmore made a motion to accept September, 2007 meeting minutes; motion was seconded by Jeff Chambers, motion accepted.

 

President’s report- David Tye                

(Under new business)

  

Registrar’s Report- Dianne MacInnis

742 players registered to date.  Down about 40 players from last year

 

Treasurer’s Report – Sharon Pollock

Registration income is below budget due to lower than expected registrations.  Year-to-date, operating income is $13,087 over operating expenses.  DIT income has increased by $1,020 as a result of donation from Fried Dough Operator.  Jeff Chambers made a motion to accept September’s treasurer report; seconded by Dianne MacInnis; motion passed unanimously.

 

VP Administration Report – Jeff MacInnis

U7 boys are playing 5 v 5 as opposed to 4 v 4 to accommodate large numbers of players on each team.  Jeff will re-evaluate for the spring as to how to handle large numbers of boys.  It was difficult finding enough coaches to take additional teams.  The first couple of weeks there were several referee no-shows.  The problem seems to have been resolved with Jerry Morin.  MPS clinics are going well at Smith School.  There has been a problem with the commitment of many U10 boys which brought up the discussion of U10 travel teams.  The general feel of the board was opposition to developing U10 travel teams.  The board will investigate other options for U10’s for the spring.

 

 

VP Operations Report – Brian Harrison (not present)

 

 

Travel Director’s Report– Dave Kamens

Team parity is good.   Dave is still trying to arrange some clinics for the spring. 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

Danvers Invitational– Tom Conway (not present)

 

DSSSF-Jeff Chambers

39 teams currently registered.  The goal is to have 40 teams.  There are openings in U8 Girls' teams only.  Danvers turnout was very good.  Kevin McCarthy has donated his services to paint the fields.   Volunteer referees are being scheduled.  

 

Intramural Tournament Committee– Andrea Costa

Jeff Chambers reported.  U10 Girls A team could not field a team for Columbus Day.  DYS has 14 teams playing in Andover and 4 teams playing in Peabody.

 

Pictures- Maureen Merritt

There were issues with photographers being late.  Captive Images will be contacted.

 

Touchline– Bob Gilmore

Fall issue was mailed out a few weeks ago and is now posted on the website.

 

Scholarships- Janet Gargan

High School handles entire application process.

 

Uniforms-Loren Rocker

Loren showed the uniform that the committee has chosen.   The kit comes with a home and away shirt, shorts and 1or 2 pairs of socks.  The cost will be approx. $50 - $55.

 

Old Business

None

 

New Business

In November, we will combine the Annual General Meeting (AGM) with the monthly Board of Director’s (BOD) meeting. The tentative date is Thursday, Nov. 8th. 

 

Dave Tye suggested developing a Player Agent position.  The president is seeking a volunteer to take some work from the VP Administration who is inundated with inquiries from parents.

 

 

The combined AGM/BOD meeting will take place on November 8th.  One and all are welcome to attend; however voting is restricted to current DYS board members

 

Motion to adjourn by Maureen Merritt; seconded by Bob Gilmore.  Meeting adjourned at 9:00PM.

 

Minutes taken by Secretary, Maureen Merritt