Murray Max Soccer Club
Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2006
Attendance: Connie Mooy, Michelle Schafer, Jeff Wilkinson, Orden Yost, Kelli Summers, Angela Knudson, Ben Knudson, Tim Cosgrove, Mogie DeMann, Angie Wilde, Ned Ostler, Greg Nicholes, Joelle Rasmussen, Wayne Bahr, Martin Gray, Marianne Allred, Natalie Gochnour, Carla Christensen, Alan DeMann
Introductions: Paul Hezseltine clarified that as the new club president he would like people to sign their club officer position on the sign up sheet. This will help him in knowing who made what motions and which officers were in attendance when it happened.
Review and acceptance of minutes: Tim Cosgrove moved that the minutes be accepted and Angela Knudson seconded the motion. The minutes were accepted unanimously.
UYSA District 1 Deputy Director Report – Orden Yost
Orden Yost reported that UYSA is having a problem with the system in California on getting the player cards out with complete information and team cards. Coaches should follow through with Maurine Reynolds at 264-9386. She will not contact coaches. The State is looking at how to solve this problem with the cards. Angie Wilde will contact the girl’s coaches and Angela Knudson will contact the boy’s coaches with the information concerning the cards. They are currently reviewing all of the policies and bylaws in relationship to what is happening in soccer today. In particular they are trying to avoid things that cause problems during the season. Tim Cosgrove mentioned that it wasn’t right for UYSA to make a decision on the x-league without informing the clubs and to make the decision knowing that clubs had scheduled and were holding x-league tryouts.
This year’s U-11 girls are the last U-11 to play with 11 on 11 because the State is looking at moving the 11 on 11 to U-13 and above.
Director of Fields Report – Kelli Summers
The park fields are reported to be in great condition. The school fields are in “pitiful” condition. The grass is too long and clippings are smothering the grass. It was commented that it is embarrassing to invite other teams to those fields. Kelli will work the problem by arranging to meet with Rob Pace and Superintendent Tranter. The question was raised to whether the hole in the ice rink field had been fixed. It was noted that the Willow Pond Park field had been repaired. Tim offered to meet with Superintendent Tranter if necessary. Kelli said that she would prefer to do what she can first.
Treasurer Report – Wayne Bahr
Wayne Bahr reported that registration went smoothly with minor exceptions. He reminded everyone that player add-ons must go through him before going to Maurine. This is to assure that all club fees are paid by all players and teams. Aside from issues related to the treasurer, Wayne asked for clarification on the required grade point for high school teams. Paul Hezseltine and Mogie DeMann as well as others stated that it was 2.0. His purpose was in asking was in relation to some issues occurring with the recent tryouts and how the follow through and checking was done on qualifying grade point and citizenship. Paul asked that he wait on this issue for a subcommittee to check into it further.
Director of Coaches Report – Mogie DeMann
Mogie DeMann reported that the high school girl’s soccer team camp for Parks & Rec was successful. The BK camps went well. They were a bit lopsided with age groups and he apologized for that. He also apologized for not being informed on non-club players’ participation and said that he had allowed some. However, he charged a higher fee and the club did not subsidize any non-club players that attended the BK camps. He attended a Parks & Rec clinic for coaches. He stated that Parks & Rec is requesting that the club subsidize with $200 for another smaller set of goals like the other 3 they have already purchased or have Jordan DeMann make one. Orden Yost asked if we purchase it would the club be able to use them on Saturdays. The answer was an unsure yes. Mogie reported that in contacting coaches he has come across “a few shocking things”. He gave as an example that some coaches had never picked up their cones from Soccer Plus that were purchased last year. He also noted that some coaches were using items for training that they had purchased on their own and others were not using anything for training. Mogie has found an equipment package for agility training for the cost of about $70-100. He would like to purchase one per team and provide a required training for the coaches to attend in order to be given the equipment. He noted that he has noticed that the high school freshman team is lacking in agility training and this would help that deficit in the future. There was much discussion after Wayne Bahr motioned that Mogie be given the liberty to make a decision on what equipment the teams are in need of and purchase it with a $3,000.00 allowance from the club. Orden Yost agreed with the motion with an amendment that someone keeps a record of who has been handed out what equipment. Connie Mooy also noted that the equipment should be clearly marked as belonging to the club. Wayne restated his motion to be that Mogie DeMann be authorized to establish the equipment needs of the coaches/teams and spend $3,000.00 to acquire the for agility training, keep an account of what equipment is purchased and handed out to whom, that the equipment be clearly and permanently marked with Murray Max Soccer Club, that the equipment will be dispersed after coaches have had training. Kelli Summers seconded the motion and it was approved by the club officers in attendance.
Jeff Wilkinson motioned that after the discussion on fields that the club purchases the $200 goals for Parks & Rec. Discussion included the ease of use and size of the goals. Orden suggested adjustable goals for size and in the interest of quality. Mogie DeMann seconded the motion and it was accepted unanimously by the club officers. Mogie will work on getting the goals along with his equipment purchase.
Banquet Committee – Date- ?
Director of Boys/Director of Girls-
The banquet has usually been held at the end of August. The past Director of Coaches traditionally takes care of games/activities for the players. This year that would be Kelly Moller. A date has not been set. Connie Mooy brought up the issue that the traditional purpose of the banquet to honor the players for the spring season, etc. doesn’t quite fit with the fact that the teams are beginning a new season many of which have new players and some have players that are not returning. There was much discussion on when to hold the banquet and whether to change the direction/purpose for it. The first week of November was suggested as a good time to have the banquet. It would be after fall season and before the busy holiday season. It was decided that the VP’s of boys and girls would head up the committee. They will report at the next meeting the date for the banquet and their plans and location for the banquet. The committee will be Barbara Neff- Director of Girls, Mindy Wankier- Director of Girls/elect, Angie Wilde-Girls Secretary, Wendy Kelly-Director of Boys, Angela Knudson-Director of Boys/elect, and Marty Gray-Boys Secretary.
Recommendation Subcommittee Report – Alan DeMann
Alan DeMann began his presentation by recapping a portion of the presentation from May’s meeting; see May 11, 2006 meeting minutes. He reported that there had been a change in the professional coach that was set up to train the high school boy’s soccer team. Gustavo Cabrera has returned to Guatemala to play. Danny Torres, a starting fullback for Real’ Salt Lake who is out with an injury, will be working with the team. As it turned out the boys are paying less and getting more than originally anticipated. Alan will have hand outs of his presentation and apologized for not having them. He emphasized four things that were needed from the board at tonight’s meeting.
Review recommendations
- Agree on an action plan
- Identify subcommittees (3-4 people)
- Have a turn-around time by the November meeting
Alan continued his presentation with chartings on the white board. He said that he would have his handouts with it summarized. In brief summary, it was concluded that three subcommittees would be formed with each one to focus on an issue from the recommendations subcommittee. The committees would consist of one club officer (board member) as the committee head, a parent, a coach and one other person. The committees and their assigned issue are as follows:
Common Vision
Natalie Gochnour, Carla Christensen, Ruth Palmer and Stephanie Spears.
- Developmental Program
Marty Gray, Tim Cosgrove, ________________, ________________.
- Development of Coaches
Orden Yost, John Decker, Kelly Moller, ______________.
The committee head is the first person listed and those people will take charge of finding the others to serve on the committee with them if the committee is not complete with four people. Each committee head will give a presentation at the next meeting on their plans; recommendations for committee members with a charter on the approach they will take that will have measurable actions.
Team Rep Reports -
There was no time left to have team reports. The following note was on the agenda:“All teams should have a Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager, Club/Board Representative, Treasurer, Public Relations or Web Assistant, Team Equipment Coordinator, Assistants for putting up & taking down nets.”
Adjourned
The next club meeting will be September 14, 2006 at 8:00p.m at Murray High School, room 117 or the Commons Area.
Please have all team representatives or team managers attend!
Items for next month’s agenda:
Web Page Management — Jeff Wilkinson (making your Team Page wonderful)
TOSH—Partnership invite/update
Fund-raising, Volunteer appreciation ideas —
Follow-up from recommendations committee — Alan DeMann & the 3 subcommittees
*Note: These minutes were prepared by Connie Mooy- Past Secretary Murray Max Soccer Club Secretary, filling in for Sharlene Fredrickson, Current Murray Max Club Secretary. As of August 16, 2006 they have not been approved by the Club Officers.
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