Murray Max Soccer Club

Murray Max Board

Meeting Minutes

April 9, 2009

Those in Attendance:  Angela Knudson, Steve, Kelli Summers, Ronda Kessler, Paul Hezlestine, Laurie Martinez, MaryAnn Christiansen, Mindy Wankier, Aaron Jones, Kim Jones, Chris Clawson, Amy Moyes, Drew Benson, Carla Christensen, Dean Morrell, Gary Earley, Michael Valdez, Todd Bengtzen, Jolene Bengtzen, Alicia Madsen

Club Business:

Minutes from March were reviewed.  Chris Clawson needed to be added as in attendance to that meeting. 

• Amy Moyes motioned to accept the minutes, Steve 2^nd the motion, board approved.

Chains and locks from some of the goal sets are missing.  If you have any please let MaryAnn or Angela know.

UYSA- Angela

New president is Cindy Barron, v.p. is Jon Gygi, Treasurer is ?

Bylaws have not changed.  Mindy Wankier resigned her position on the tournament committee.

Finance- Mindy

Mindy is collecting the club finance papers, still missing team budgets. 

We need to grow the club, but all of the teams need to support the club efforts. 

Last 6 months of bank activity is needed a.s.a.p.  It is in the bylaws to audit, we haven’t been doing it, but we’re bigger now and have a charitable status.

Try-Out Committee- Angela

Board members to be present at try-outs.  Take fields and shits to answer questions.

e.g.  2 practices per week, 2 games per week, traveling involved , tournaments, 1 year commitment, uniform costs, trainers…

Info. about the club prior to them making a commitment to Murray Max.

** Amy will get info. from Angela and will make copies of prices, registration, etc…

Carla suggested a coach exchange for try-outs.  To have another coach observe as an objective party.

Executive Committee Meeting- Angela

The Executive Committee met to take action on previously discussed club financial decisions.  The signers on the club account were changed.  Mindy and Angela can sign for checks.  The committee also voted to change to Zion’s Bank. Some of the benefits are:  the charitable institution help desk, free checking, no minimum balance,  Chris, as the new treasurer, will be able to monitor online activity of teams- which means no need to bring 6 months statements (after this initial audit).

• MaryAnn motioned to ratify action taken by the ex comm    Kelli 2^nd , board approved.

Suggested that Connie become a team mgr. trainer?

Parents to sign up for responsibility sheet at next meeting.

Fields- Kim

X-league:  new schedule now conflicts w/ some fo the rec games.  Email those conflicts.  Kim has recommendations- via email. 

Carla- Southwood Field needs to be remarked.

Reminder to not play or practice on fields with standing water.  Try elementary school or ice rink.

RSL tickets- Angela

Season tickets need to be distributed.  Carla offered to organize distribution.

Logo/Promo Items- Alicia & Steve

New committee being formed, a few more parents on it will be needed.  Give apparel flyer to team mgrs. To distribute to parents.  You will order what you want individually through Otternets, local in Murray.  Committee to decide when to use logo, shield, what to put it on.  Club will get $2 to $3 per item.

• Kelli motioned to end, Ronda 2^nd

Next Meeting:

Thursday, May 14, 2009

MHS Choir Room @ 8:00 p.m.

**Board and Tournament Meeting Action Items:

Amy and Laurie to co-chair tournament.  Amy over the boys, Laurie over the girls

Alicia to get list from Orden to call last years’ teams.  Those to help call:  Kelli, Alicia, Angela, Ronda  

End of May check with Orden to see where registration is- other team commitments.  Co-chairs to follow up with MM teams on who they have contacted.

Decide next time what to give players.  E.g. pin, patch…

Murray Max Soccer Club

Board of Directors Meeting

04/09/09

April 2009 Agenda

Introductions – Angela Knudson

                        Review and acceptance of minutes

I.                   Club Business

·        UYSA Business

·        VP of Finance – Mindy Wankier

o   Team Account Audits

o   Finance Update

·        President – Angela Knudson

o   Try-Out Committee

o   Executive Committee Meeting

·        Director of Fields – Kim & Aaron Jones

o   Field update & assignments

·        VP of Public Relations – Mark Lindstrom

o   RSL Tickets for 2009 Season Allocation

·        Logo/Promo Items – Alicia Madsen

Adjourn:

Next Meeting Date:

Please Attend! Team Rep to Report on status of team.