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REGULAR MEETING - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 28, 2008
The meeting by conference call of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Youth Soccer Association, Inc., was called to order by President Denise Edwards at 7:00 pm. Board members present were:
| Denise Edwards |
President |
| Ray Greenberg |
Vice President |
| Debi Honaker |
Secretary |
| Jim Bonfils |
Treasurer |
| Bob Maynes |
North Recreational Commissioner #1 |
| Steve Bender |
North Recreational Commissioner #2 |
| Tom Gross |
DC Recreational Commissioner |
| Roger Underhill |
Central Recreational Commissioner |
| Bob Sokolinsky |
Southeast Recreational Commissioner |
| John Singleton |
West Recreational Commissioner
and #4 Travel Commissioner
|
| Dave Amsler |
#1 VCCL Travel Commissioner |
| Anne Thompson |
#2 WAGS Travel Commissioner |
| Paul O’Connell |
#5 ODSL Travel Commissioner |
Board Member Chris Friant was excused. Also present were Julie Caramanica (VYSA Administrator) and Gordon Miller (VYSA State Technical Director/ODP Chair).
The Board went into Executive Session. When the Board returned from Executive Session it was announced that the Board had approved the hiring of an Executive Director by September 1, 2009. A Committee was appointed to develop a job description by March. Both Staff and Board members will be involved. The Finance Committee will discuss the position once the job description is complete. Any employee is invited to apply.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS BOARD MINUTES
A motion was made and seconded to approve the December 6, 2008, Board meeting minutes. The motion was approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s Report (Attachment A) was distributed. Jim Bonfils noted that the finances were tracking well.
STATE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
The State Administrator’s Report (Attachment B) was distributed. State Administrator Julie Caramanica reported that Wise County Youth Soccer has requested a waiver to play non-members. A motion was made and seconded to approve that waiver. The motion was approved.
Julie reported that she had received an e-mail from Powhatan Youth Soccer that an online registration company called “Count Me In” (CMI) was in litigation for not sending money they collected on behalf of other clubs and leagues for registrations. Powhatan had not had a problem in the past, but discovered that Fall, 2008, fees had not been received. He asked that VYSA warn other members against doing business with CMI.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Gordon Miller, VYSA Technical Director, reported that the Coaching Education CD is ready and will be presented at the next meeting.
Many D, E, and F courses are scheduled for the coming months. Gordon reported that many clubs are still not holding Coaching Education. Board members asked for a list of those that had held courses to determine which clubs had not.
The Coaching Education program hopes to one day have online Coaching Education. Research is being done. Bob Maynes will assist.
ODP training continues through both inclement and good weather. Virginia Friendlies are scheduled in Williamsburg February 20 through 22.
VYSA ‘93 Boys and Girls ODP teams that won the Region I ODP Tournament will compete March 10 through 22 at the National Championships in Dallas, TX.
VYSA ODP will send four teams to the Czech Republic this Spring. Anne Thompson reported that the trip conflicts with the first weekend of State Cup, but she will not schedule State Cup games for teams with players traveling with the ODP on that weekend. She asked that future foreign travel be scheduled a week earlier to avoid conflict with State Cup competition.
US YOUTH SOCCER PRESIDENT’S CUP
The establishment of a President’s Cup, a secondary level State Cup, has been ongoing since September. Region I rules have been completed, but National rules are not yet finalized. National competition is expected to be held in Raleigh, NC and Regional semi finals and finals will be held in Kirkwood, PA. State groupings will be made, but some states will not participate this first year. There was some concern about age groups and whether the President’s Cup will be up and running in time. It was agreed to support the Region by including teams from VYSA.
The Board was asked to allow Anne Thompson and Denise Edwards to move forward this first year to fulfill VYSA’s obligation to the Region and to develop rules for subsequent years. A motion was made and seconded that Anne Thompson and Denise Edwards move forward in establishing criteria for the President’s Cup this year and rules for subsequent years. A proposal is expected to be presented in March for September compeition. The motion was approved.
ADIDAS SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL
Denise Edwards reported that she had received a summary of a proposal from adidas for sponsorship. It was noted that only 6 State Associations have received offers of this level from adidas. The Board discussed the items listed in the proposal. President Denise Edwards recommends VYSA accept the proposal. Gordon Miller, VYSA Technical Director, expressed concern about adidas exclusivity if VYSA could not provide all items such as footwear. There was also concern regarding the items listed to be purchased for teams. It was noted, when discussing other proposals, that VYSA members preferred adidas. A motion was made and seconded to move forward with the proposal. The motion was approved.
ADJUDICATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Adjudication Committee Chair Ray Greenberg distributed the Adjudication Committee Report (Attachment C). Ray reported that two hearings had been held by teleconference.
The first was a hearing of alleged referee abuse. The parent accused of referee abuse would not attend, but sent a written statement. The Committee found that referee abuse had occurred. The parent was suspended for six months and is required to complete the Second-Goal Parent Workshop.
The second hearing was an appeal of a suspension of a coach by a VYSA member. The Committee upheld the decision of the VYSA member.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Secretary Debi Honaker reported that FC Southside United would be submitting an application for membership. It will be brought for approval at the February meeting.
GOOD OF SOCCER
Anne Thompson reported that the Workshop went very well. She received many compliments from attendees stating the sessions were great and that the hotel setting was preferred. Many of the vendors expressed how pleased they were with Exhibit Hall, that it was busy most of the day and the location in the facility made it more convenient for attendees to frequent the exhibits. Bob Maynes suggested VYSA schedule a second consecutive year in Northern Virginia.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Prepared by
Julie Caramanica
VYSA Administrator
Next Board Meeting is February 18, 2009, at 7:00 pm at the Sheraton Richmond West.
