* NEXT MEETING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005

 

Roll Call of Board Members

Present = X behind name

 

 

 

 

 

Bert Brinks

 

Ron Evan

X

Candy Mortenson-Klimpel

X

John Carlson

 

Rick Fleming

X

Dan Olson

X

Marv Dandurand

X

Paul Gaspar

X

Jim Roy

X

Preston Doyle

 

Paul Johns

X

Mary Wiese

 

Kris Erickson

X

Jack Lauer

X

Leonard Woelfel

X

Visitor(s): Peter Jarnstrom

 

Meeting called to order by Leonard Woelfel at 7:15 PM

Topic

Discussion

Action Plan

Treasurer’s Report

Ron E.

 

·         Income down for July. Gains were from corporate sponsorship (UniRoyal) and SW District Tournaments. Major expenses went to Referee fees and field maintenance.

·         Discussed need for official club letter for collection of late registration fees.  

 

Candy MK will draft a letter for review via eamil.

Motion to approve report by Paul G. and seconded by Rick F., motion carried.

Secretary’s Report

Candy MK.

·         August minutes reviewed without corrections.

Motion to approve minutes by Paul G. and seconded by Rick F., motion carried.

South District Representative

Preston D.

·         No summer meetings.

MUSC is welcome to continue sending a representative but will not receive email notice and cannot not vote at meetings.

V.P. Administrative

Paul G.

·         Need to replace outgoing board members. Most pressing is VP for Development of players and coaches.

·         Fall registration fees are $90 for U11 and under and $125 for team over U11 per MYSA.

·         Discussed reimbursement of players wishing to withdraw from a team.

Many thanks to outgoing board members, Preston Doyle, Mary Wiese, and John Carlson for all their time and dedication to youth soccer.

 

Paul G. made a motion that 50% of fee will be reimbursed once the team has registered with the MYSA registration deadline.  Motion seconded by Rick F. Motion carried and the handbook will need to be updated once the minutes are approved.

Registrar/Southwest District Representative

Kris E.

 

 

 

 

·         Thus far fall MUSC has 70 competitive players and 95 Rec Plus players. Rec has 45 players registered which is about half from summer numbers. Player passes are due August 29.

·         SW District Tournament reports a successful event for July 15 to 17.  3 fields were used for 36 teams that played 25 games. Concession were “manned” and food donated by HyVee.  There were no parking issues.  There were no heat  related conditions reported despite intense (90 degree plus) heat.

 

 

 

 

Discussed and agreed to simplify the concessions for next year.  Hot food not a big demand.  Cold drinks and snacks are recommended.

V.P. Development

John C.

·         none

 

V.P. League Play

Marv D.

·         Fall registrations compiled and teams formed with help of Kris E., Paul G., Jack L., and Marv D.

 

Fundraising/Publicity

Mary W./Dan O.

·         5 MUSC teams were eligible to play at the MYSA State Tournaments in July (U12G C3, U11B Maroon, U12B C1, U14B C3, and U15B C1)

Pictures of the 5 teams will be submitted to The Free Press.

Field Development

Jim R.

·         Tom O. Anderson fields currently adding parking lot next to the fields.  More sitting will also be added. Mankato East HS Booster Club is hoping to fund a kickboard and small storage unit.  Water fountain was not included in the original plans.

·         It is noted that Franklin Elementary school replaced their baseball diamond with a soccer field.

Jim R. will continue to meet with Mankato area school district representatives regarding this project. A big push from the club is for the City to maintain the fields.

Motion made by Jim R. to give $5000 to Tom O. Anderson field development project. Seconded by Rick F. and motion carried.

Rec Plus

Bert B./Rick F.

 

·         Still gathering numbers for a final report of expenses.

·         Date for next year will be June 10, 2006.

 

Old Business

·  United Way

·         Required submit an outcome report to United Way that is due end of September.

Need someone to perform this duty if the club continues to want the monetary support and community involvement with United Way.  Attending monthly meetings with United Way would also be expected.

New Business

Voice Mail

·         MUSC voicemail concern about timely response. 

Does the club continue to use this method of community contact?  Needs further discussion and investigation of financial impact.

Storage Trailer

·         Discussed possible purchase of storage trailer for MUSC equipment, where would this trailer be located, and who would have access to equipment.  Also, discussed need for someone to do equipment inventory.

Motion made by Jack L. to table purchase of a storage trailer, insurance liability, and to get more information about permanent building storage. Seconded by Paul. G.; motion carried.

 

Goal Grant

 

·         Rick F. submitted a request for goal grant and received approval for the grant monies for two goals, nets, and kickboard.

 

 

MUSC Secretary: Candy Mortenson-Klimpel

Date:  8/14/2005 adjourned at 9:10 PM.