Murray Max Board
Meeting Minutes
September, 10, 2009
Those in Attendance: Angela Knudson, Steve O’Neill, Ronda Kessler, Amy Moyes, Joe Wilcken, Drew Benson, Chris Clawson, Mindy Wankier, Kelli Summers, Alan DeMann, Jennica Murray, Jolene Bengtzen, Ned Searle, Carla Christensen, Justin Mills, Andrew Blair, Ben Dansie, Justine Johnson, Angie Wilde, Jimmy Larson, Jill Sparks, Ron Price, Bryan DeMann
Club Business
July minutes reviewed.
•Mindy motioned to accept the minutes, Drew 2nd the motion, board approved.
Treasurer- Chris Clawson
Currently the funds are stable and all of the checks and balances are in place. A handout, prepared by Chris, showed the balance of the accounts, how the Murray Max Cup did financially and that it is a money-making event which helps the scholarship fund.
He also reported on individual team accounts.
Director of Coaches- Joe Wilcken
Lee and Andy are here and Joe will be making some suggestions in the Nov. meetings regarding the trainers and their position with Murray Max.
Keeper clinics have been going on with various teams assigned to different nights, usually between 4:15 and 5:30. Finishing clinics will be starting soon as well. Check the website for these clinics.
Coaches need to be actively involved during the trainer sessions.
Director of Fields- Kelli Summers
The fall schedule of games is on the website. If changes need to be made, check the site first, then call or email Kelli. You will need to contact Sherri Griffiths (and the other coach, ref, etc… ) then call Kelli back to let her know of the approved change.
There has been some consufion with fields and practices. Coaches manage practices themselves.
Willow Pond has been swampy and muddy- a request by Bryan DeMann to the city has been made to resolve it.
A meeting was held with Doug Hill who informed Murray Max and some other athletic clubs, that TOSH has offered part of the land for the city to lease near 5900 S.
There may also be new fields near the Rocky Mt. power corridor north of willow pond and one near 215 and the tower.
An indoor facility is also a possibility with an existing building near Ken Price Ball Field.
BP of Equipment- Drew Benson
Please don’t put goals on the jogging path at Horizon.
7 x 31 goals used for tournaments missing some bolts- but have been ordered.
Goals at the ice rink weren’t used, the bar is split.
Some discussion on the benefit of ordering new goals as opposed to trying to mend the broken bar. Bryan DeMann suggested a partnership with the city, that he has already spoken with the city about. We would pay half, the city half as well.
Quickset $2000 ($500 shipping- arrive in 4 weeks). Worthwhile? Or spend the $5000?
Ned Searle suggests spending more so they’re strong. The goals get moved all over by other soccer organizations and they need to be able to endure that kind of movement and use.
• Drew Benson motioned to spend up to $2500 to go into partnership with the city and High School to buy new goals for the icerink. Kelli 2nd the motion, board approved.
*Action item for Bryan DeMann
VP of Finance- Mindy Wankier
The checks for the teams are in but some addresses are not right. Next time they will be.
Suggested to have 2 club fundraisers per year: Banquet and AGM time. Optional fundraising, different ideas each time.
Coaches weren’t jazzed about the idea of club fundraisers, but the club wants to provide fundraising opportunities. We don’t want to take the 10%, we’re trying to work it differently and rewriting by-laws is on the agenda. But all fundraising has to be reported because of our charitable status.
Individual teams are still allowed to fundraise on their own.
Club President- Angela
Tournament re-cap and thank you’s to committee.
Another set of small goal posts will need to be purchased.
Tournament $ goes to scholarship fund, several players on scholarship this year.
Alicia is excused but reports that new uniforms have received great reports, people are really liking them. New shirts for coaches are on their way. Coaches should get a new shirt every other year- half this year, half the other.
Team Gear is please with the new process of ordering.
Carla- FYI: Those playing in the state cup must have 2 different colored jerseys and socks.
By-Laws are to be re-done over the next few months.
Board member nominations- look around for new members- those who will fulfill responsibilities. Elects..
• Board approved the nomination of James Larsen as the Director of Coaches Elect.
Discussion of various board positions, how long they are held, who can nominate.
• Alan DeMann motioned that Jolene Bengtzen become the VP of Girls Elect. Chris 2nd the motion, board approved.
• Alan DeMann motioned that Ned Searle become the VP of Girls Secretary. Chris 2nd the motion, board approved with 6 in favor and 1 opposed.
• Kelli motioned to end the meeting. Ronda 2nd.
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