Murray Max Soccer Club
Board of Directors Meeting
March 9, 2006
In Attendance: Angie Wilde, Joelle Rasmussen, Mogie DeMann, JennyLyn Little, Natalie Gochnour, Marianne Allred, Wendy Kelly, Kathleen Montgomery, Kelli Summers, Ned Searle, Angela Knudson, Sharlyn Erekson, Mindy Wankier, Cindy Sorensen, Kim Sorensen, Wayne Bahr, Blake Jessop, Ruth Palmer, T.Orden Yost, Marty Gray, Tim Cosgrove, Connie Mooy
Excused: Jeff Wilkinson and Kelly Moller
The minutes from the February 9, 2006 General Membership Meeting were reviewed and accepted.
Tim Cosgrove reviewed the new board positions that have been filled.
Coach Request- Alan DeMann
Alan DeMann is requesting the training fee for the boys sophomore, U-16, team be waived. They are a provisional team and will play only a ½ season as Murray Max Team. Orden Yost motioned that the request be accepted. Ruth Palmer seconded the motion. There was no discussion and it was approved.
UYSA Deputy Director Report- Orden Yost:
Alignment for both boys and girls was completed within 4 hours. The premier division extended to 11 teams. There will be 10 games per division. Smaller groups in the 7-8 game range get more game time they don’t need to travel. Our U-15 girls moved up to premier. Referee fees were increased this year. Schedules should be out a week prior to the first game, around March 25th. It is recommended that the coaches get the D-license. They should email Maureen at Utah Youth Soccer. District 1 goal is improving the referees and reporting referees. Each team should have a person designated to notify Sherri Griffith by email: refsrus@xmission.com. She will nee the game # and who was missing, lineman or center.
A concern for everyone is that teams are losing fields even though they are paying a great deal for them. We are encouraged to keep our fields clean and in good condition so that we can continue to use them. We are not paying the use of our fields. If there are problems Ned Searle is to be notified.
Spring Season Discussion-
Wayne Bahr stated that as of spring season registration completion the club should have $19,000 for training. He expressed concern about good use of fees/funds for good training so parents are getting what they pay for or provide refunds. We have outgrown BK’s schedule availability. Mogie DeMann, Orden Yost and Kelly Moller are looking for options and other possibilities for training. Recommendations are to be discussed at the next meeting.
Ruth Palmer suggested using the money for TOSH. Orden agreed and pointed out that there was discussion about having club training clinics for 3 weeks during the year.
The subcommittee could be discussing tools and equipment for teams to have so the coaches could provide more and better training. Some items include rebound nets and a mock device on a string, there are lots of things available to help improve skills, etc.
Joelle Rasmussen asked if the training money was for players or for coaches as well. There was not a definitive answer. Suggestions and ideas should be written down and brought to subsequent meetings. Orden Yost motioned to have ideas sent to Connie Mooy and she could email the list out to everyone.
Treasurer’s Team Treasurer Training Report- Wayne Bahr
Each team should have it’s own treasurer and checking account set up.
Wayne Bahr wanted it to be noted in the minutes that he has several teams that owe money to the club. There was much discussion and specific teams were named with the amounts owing. Connie asked for Wayne to email her the details to be recorded from his notes. Orden motioned that those teams not be allowed to register for fall ball until paid. The motion was withdrawn after discussion regarding avoiding punishing the wrong players for previous debt from others. Ned Searle motioned that a letter from the board be sent out to the coach and team treasurer stating the amount owed and when it is due, signed by the VP of Finance and Club President. Mogie DeMann seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Tim Cosgrove clarified when the club audit was done and that every team was on line at the time. Most clubs pay for the whole year in advance to prevent “drop outs” or transfer to other clubs. The fees are non-transferable beginning at U-11 and up. We would have 3 months to make a decision on putting a policy in place. It was suggested that the U-15 and U-16 girls could be an exception due to the high school season.
Marianne Allred gave out a Murray Max Soccer Club apparel price list for 2006.
Recommendation Subcommittee Report- Tim Cosgrove
The VP Director of Boys and the VP Director of Girls need to have a meeting with the coaches and a board member to get on the same page with the direction, goals and objectives of the club and address concerns. Ned and Tim will make a survey to get out to the parents. It was suggested that the survey be out early in the season rather than at the end. This would allow for changes if necessary to prevent problem situations. Suggestions for the survey are to be emailed to Connie and she will forward them to Tim and Ned. They will bring samples to the next meeting. The survey should be ready to give out by the end of spring season or at least before try-outs, mid-season, April 13th.
Spring Soccer Clinic
The spring soccer clinic is scheduled for April 5th at 6:00p.m.at Willow Pond Park. All coaches will get together to ‘pull it off’. The clinic helps to create a love for and commitment to soccer. Tim and Ned have are meeting with Parks and Rec. next Wednesday at 7:30a.m. Anyone is welcome to help organize and learn more, etc. Anyone that would like to be involved should email Mogie DeMann.
Team Rep Reports-
Joelle Rasmussen reported that the U-9 boys have been playing indoors and have 2 or 3 games left.
Kelly Moller’s U-11 boys have been working in the Boys & Girl’s club and are starting work outside.
Ruth Palmer reported that the U-15 girls have had indoor practice and moving outdoors. They will start TOSH training Saturday. Their cost is $112 a person for 8 sessions. If they can’t attend then they are not charged for that session if they notify in advance. Payment can be made in two payments, one at the first session and the other sometime in the middle of the schedule.
Mogie and Orden cautioned that each team would need to negotiate their team cost. Orden had his girls take a nutrition class for 2 hours. Some of his girls really needed it. They learned about dehydration and keeping fueled during the day. He noted that since it was ‘someone else’ that did it and said it, it seemed to take affect.
Fabian’s U-12 boys are playing indoors.
Cindy/Kim Sorensen- the U-13 boys are playing indoor soccer at the Olympic Oval. They have homework each night. A reward for those that do the homework is undecided and it is suggested that the parents figure out a reward for their child.
Coaches Meeting/Dinner-
There is a coaches meeting scheduled for March 22 at Morelia’s Restaurant. Wayne Bahr motioned to accept and Natalie Gochnour seconded. It was approved. Kelly Moller will email information to the coaches.
President Elect-
Paul Hazseltine is President Elect. He has coached recreation soccer, U-11 and up boys, Murray High School boys…sometimes all at once. He is currently working with the recommendations subcommittee. May/June will be the transfer of position from Tim Cosgrove to Paul.
Adjournment-
Next Meeting:
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday April 13 but due to spring break, it was moved to Thursday April 20 at 8:00p.m. at Murray High School in room #117.
These minutes were prepared by Connie Mooy-club secretary and have not yet been approved
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