Minutes of the Danvers Youth Soccer
December Board Meeting
January 5, 2005

Attending: Neal Hovey, Bruce Ocko, Brett Amico, Tom Conway, David Tye, Bob Gabel, Jeff MacInnis, David Kamens, Jeff Chambers, John Barrows, Janet Gargan, Rob Lebel, Tom McNulty, Loren Rocker, Bob Gilbert.

15 people attended the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm

Secretary's Report

Several changes were requested to the Dec. minutes: Meeting ended at 10:45 pm and MYSA fee increases are a pass-on from increases in USYSA fees.

MYSA AGM will happen on Feb. 13th at the Best Western in Marlboro, the Workshop on the 12th. Volunteers are needed to carry the DYS votes at the AGM. Contact Neal Hovey if interested.

Sat. Feb 12th, 10 to noon, the townwide recreation signup will occur at the Danvers HS Cafeteria.

“DYS Breaking News” feature has been added to the website. Time-critical info can be immediately posted by the secretary to the website and accessed by clicking on the indicated link on the main website.

4 season tickets to the 2005 Revolution were purchased by the secretary on behalf of DYS.

Registrar’s Report

All current DYS registrations have been successfully updated with MYSA. We are still missing DOB for a number of coaches.

Travel Director’s Report

25 Travel teams (13 girls, 12 boys) were registered for the Spring ECYSA season. Tryouts for Fall 05 select teams will be held May 13, May 15 (“Super Sunday”) and May 20.

Committee Reports – Danvers Invitational

First DIT meeting to occur January 12, 7:00 pm at the Stop’n’Shop at the Liberty Tree Mall. As always, the tournament needs volunteer help. Suggestion was made to solicit members for the DIT and other committees on the website.

Intramural Tournament Committee (ITC)

Signups for the Spring 05 tournament teams will be held at the town-wide rec signup on Feb. 12 at DHS. Forms are available on the web as well. The ITC will be placing an ad in the Danvers Herald for Spring signup.

Old Business

The number and nature of DYS committees was discussed. It was decided that the following committees will be in operation for 2005:

Long Term Planning/By-laws: Tasked with investigating the long-range plan of DYS for meeting its objectives, and recommending any by-law changes necessary for that end.

Scholarship: Tasked with recommending the award of DYS scholarships to specific individuals.

Touchline: Tasked with publishing a newsletter or calendar as seems appropriate.

Social: Tasked with determining and organizing any DYS social events in the coming year.

Pictures: Tasked with organizing the annual team and player pictures in the Fall.

Travel: Tasked with assisting the travel director in managing the travel program.

DIT: Tasked with organizing and running the Danvers Invitational Tournament.

Admin: Tasked with assisting the VP Admin in his duties, primarily with running the intramural program.

Intramural Tournament (ITC): Tasked with organizing DYS teams for the purpose of intramural play at the U10 level and below.

Fields and Equipment Committee: Tasked with assisting the VP Ops in his duties, including maintenance and development of fields and management of equipment.

Registration: Tasked with assisting the Registrar in the performance of his duties.

Any individuals interested in serving on a committee should contact David Tye at dysoccer@hotmail.com

Treasurer's Report

2004 Budget Report, Dec 2004 Budget Report, Danvers Invitational Report were all given and approved. 2005 budget was reviewed line-by-line. Motion was made and approved to adjust registration fees as needed to balance the budget.

New Business

Next board meeting will be 8:00 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 at the Maple St. Church

Meeting adjourned at 10:38 pm.

Minutes taken by David Tye.