Minutes of the Danvers Youth Soccer November Board Meeting
Attending: Neal Hovey, Brett Amico, Tom Conway, David Tye, Bob Gabel, Jeff MacInnis, David Kamens, Jeff Chambers, Janet Gargan, Tom McNulty, Loren Rocker, Simon Dillon, Tom Laughlin,
Bruce Ocko, Andy Zecha, Frank Pellino, Brian Harrison, Maureen Merritt, John Barrows, Bob Gilmore.
20 people attended the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at
Secretary’s Report
June and September minutes accepted. Revs tickets for 2006 will be renewed.
President's Report
BJ’s/Uniroyal gift certificates distributed to U6 players and all intramural players. Had some problems initially with a lack of balls at BJs, not sure whether it was later corrected. Citizens Savings Bank then donated 75 soccer balls which were distributed to U6 players.
Mass Youth Soccer meeting was attended by the President. MassYouth did not appear to have a strong plan with regard to field development. $7,000,000 was voted in to build fields in Lancaster, including a per player fee increase of $3 starting in the 2006-2007 season. There is a 10 year plan to build the fields.
Danvers Rec seminar on “Raising the Student Athlete” will be
held at the Senior Center on
ECYSA has solicited town opinions about holding mid-week
games in the Spring Season. Does
U12 program proposed change to 8v8. MTOC will offer both 8v8
and 11v11 next May.
Treasurer’s Report
Danvers Bank will no support 2 signature verification on
checks of less than $25K.
Received $500 check from Verizon Volunteer program.
Monthly activity reported. Treasurer’s report accepted.
Registrar’s Report
Registered players for Fall 06 up by 1 from Fall 05.
VP Admin Report
U6 program went well this season. Simon Dillon provided great service with weekly setup and with pictures.
Intramural games mostly competitive this Fall. Did not have a lot of issues with one-sided games.
Planning to have a jamboree in the Spring (Summer Blitz).
It has been mentioned to the VP Admin that referees have not been getting the word on field closings. Need to stay on top of this.
VP Ops Report
Parents and coaches need to remember that referee no-shows are not always the fault of the referee coordinator (J. Morin).
We moved a game last weekend to provide space for a
The port-a-pottie at Gates was turned over.
New nets needed for John George field but they can wait for next year’s budget.
VP Ops authorized to spend up to $5K to pay town to reseed Gates goal mouths in November ’05.
Travel Director’s Report
Teams need to turn in cards and rosters after their last game on Saturday.
Committee Reports – Danvers Invitational
Request to MassYouth for tournament will be in by Dec. 1.
Intramural Tournament Committee
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Committee will be meeting shortly. Planning on electronic/postal registration in February.
Pictures
Nice job by Tom Laughlin this past Fall. He has notes for next year’s Picture chairman.
Social
Dance to be scheduled for Feb. 2006, location TBD. No golf tournament planned as of now.
Scholarship Committee
No report.
Touchline
No report.
Long-term planning
No report.
New Business
Bike rackes needed at Gates. J. Barrows will investigate cost and options.
Soccer boosters: Want us to donate soccer balls to outgoing
seniors at Soccer Banquet.
Family registration given to Smith School Auction.
Annual General Meeting will be held Nov. 17 at
Meeting adjourned at
Minutes taken by David Tye.