Members Present:

* NEXT MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2005

Roll Call of Board Members

Present = X behind name
Bert Brinks	X	Ron Evan	X	Candy Mortenson-Klimpel	X
John Carlson	X	Rick Fleming	X	Dan Olson
Marv Dandurand		Paul Gaspar	X	Jim Roy	X
Preston Doyle	X	Paul Johns	X	Mary Wiese
Kris Erickson	X	Jack Lauer		Leonard Woelfel	X

Visitor(s): Peter Jarnstrom

Meeting called to order by Leonard Woelfel at 8:15 PM (first hour related to 4 interviews).

Topic	Discussion	Action Plan
Treasurer’s Report Ron E.	· Largest income is from Rec and Rec Plus registrations. Additional income was from United Way contribution. · Referee and publicity expenses were a large part of the September expenses as expected. · The “almost” CD is due and approved to go to another account.	Motion to approve report by Paul G. and seconded by Rick F., motion carried.
Secretary’s Report Candy MK.	· September minutes reviewed with corrections in removal of South District Rep. section, evaluation date corrected, and Rec Plus last sentence removed.	Revised minutes will be emailed to website manager to upload minutes. Motion to approve minutes by Rick F. and seconded by Bert B., motion carried.
South West Representatives Kris E./Rick F.	· Next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at 2:00 PM and either Rick F. or Kris E will attend.
V.P. Administrative Paul G. VP Administration continued	· Interviewed 4 candidates this evening. Specific board needs are specifically for treasurer to work with Ron E. for next year, Promotions, and VP for Development of Coaches/Players. · Jim R. requested to resign from the board. He has been on the board for over 6 years and is thanked for all the time given to youth soccer.	4 interviews completed this evening prior to business meeting (7:10 to 8:10 PM). Candy MK made a motion to approve all 4 candidates, seconded by Ron E., motion carried. Paul G. will contact the interviewees about results of interviews. Both Preston D. and Jim R. expressed continued interest in pursuing field development in the community. Jim R. also expressed continued interest in men’s league program. They may continue to share information and be part of discussion but will no longer have voting privileges.
Registrar Kris E.	· Report given with handout about Summer and Fall competitive, Rec Plus, and Rec players and team numbers. Fall numbers typically are less than summer due to high school soccer.
V.P. Development John C.	· None
V.P. League Play Marv D.	· All City committee met last week to determine voting guidelines after feedback from some school coaches. It is recommended the process be re-evaluated. · Fall Evaluations will be Oct 29 9 to 5 PM at MSU.	East, West, and Loyola school representatives (6 from each school) will vote for 15 best players. To reduce the “friendship” variable with the voting process eligibility will include no infractions according to MSHSL, played 2 years soccer, prefer 11 and 12 graders, may go to lower grades if necessary to select “best” player.
Fundraising/Publicity Dan O.	· Report sent via email for current advertisement tactics for Competitive Soccer evaluations scheduled for Oct. 29 for next summer teams.	All elementary schools will have the schedule in their Tuesday folder this week. Ads will run in The Free Press for the next 4 Saturdays. The Home Magazine, Minnesota Star, and Radio stations KXLP, KDOG, Z99 will run them as PSA. Advertisement will also go into Static Magazine.
Field Development Jim R.	· Discussion about a Mankato Sports Complex is still at the discussion level. There continues to be interest but no design has been accepted.
Rec/Rec Plus Bert B./Rick F.(Rec Plus representatives) Ken and Kari Ambrose (Rec representatives)	Rec and Rec Plus Plan for Summer 2006 presented by Rick F. as agreed at meeting with Rec and Rec Plus representatives (handout provided). Recommend that all levels to have separate teams and leagues for girls and boys. 1. Continue in-house Rec program for U6 with practices and games in Mankato on Fridays and Sundays, June 6 – July 9. 2. Drop Rec Plus program for U8 and return to in-house Rec program with practices and games in mainly in Mankato and optional travel on Fridays and Sundays, May 12 – June 30 plus Riverbend Soccerfest. 3. Continue Rec Plus for U10 with practices determined by coaches and games primarily on Saturdays, May 13-June24/July 1 with games in Mankato and nearby communities plus Riverbend Soccerfest participation. 4. Continue U9-10 Maroon and Gold developmental travel program with practice determined by coaches and games schedules by MYSA. 5. Drop Rec Plus program for U12 and offer only competitive program. Practice determined by coaches and game schedules by MYSA.
Old Business · United Way	· Ron E. completed report to United Way.	Paul G. made a motion to accept report and to submit to United Way, motion accepted by Rick F., motion carried. Copy will be kept with secretary records.
· Storage	· Short discussion about using MAYBA for storage at $100 a year. Will need to purchase storage bins to place on 3^rd shelf. It was noted there wasn’t a lot of room. Mary W. already purchased 4 to 5 large bins for club T-shirts.	Topic will continue at a future meeting.
New Business Uniforms Paul J.	· Paul J. presented handout with Soccer USA’s, Flying Penguin’s, and Scheel’s pricing for soccer clothing (jersey, shorts, and socks). Players would also receive 10% off at both places. Discussed wanting to keep business local if at all possible. Would like to stay with green/white/black colors. Samples provided of several uniform styles. It was agreed to not have collars on uniforms. Uniform style not approved yet. Will check at what Mr. Monogram has to offer in N. Mankato. Prefer that business supply the apparel.	Preston D. made a motion to get new uniforms for 2006 and grandfather in oldest age groups to use jerseys another year, seconded by Candy MK, motion carried.

Topic

Discussion

Action Plan

Treasurer’s Report

Ron E.

· Largest income is from Rec and Rec Plus registrations. Additional income was from United Way contribution.

· Referee and publicity expenses were a large part of the September expenses as expected.

· The “almost” CD is due and approved to go to another account.

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

Secretary’s Report

Candy MK.

· September minutes reviewed with corrections in removal of South District Rep. section, evaluation date corrected, and Rec Plus last sentence removed.

Revised minutes will be emailed to website manager to upload minutes.

Motion to approve minutes by Rick F. and seconded by Bert B., motion carried.

South West Representatives

Kris E./Rick F.

· Next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at 2:00 PM and either Rick F. or Kris E will attend.

V.P. Administrative

Paul G.

VP Administration continued

· Interviewed 4 candidates this evening. Specific board needs are specifically for treasurer to work with Ron E. for next year, Promotions, and VP for Development of Coaches/Players.

· Jim R. requested to resign from the board. He has been on the board for over 6 years and is thanked for all the time given to youth soccer.

4 interviews completed this evening prior to business meeting (7:10 to 8:10 PM).

Candy MK made a motion to approve all 4 candidates, seconded by Ron E., motion carried. Paul G. will contact the interviewees about results of interviews.

Both Preston D. and Jim R. expressed continued interest in pursuing field development in the community. Jim R. also expressed continued interest in men’s league program. They may continue to share information and be part of discussion but will no longer have voting privileges.

Registrar

Kris E.

· Report given with handout about Summer and Fall competitive, Rec Plus, and Rec players and team numbers. Fall numbers typically are less than summer due to high school soccer.

V.P. Development

John C.

· None

V.P. League Play

Marv D.

· All City committee met last week to determine voting guidelines after feedback from some school coaches. It is recommended the process be re-evaluated.

· Fall Evaluations will be Oct 29 9 to 5 PM at MSU.

East, West, and Loyola school representatives (6 from each school) will vote for 15 best players. To reduce the “friendship” variable with the voting process eligibility will include no infractions according to MSHSL, played 2 years soccer, prefer 11 and 12 graders, may go to lower grades if necessary to select “best” player.

Fundraising/Publicity

Dan O.

· Report sent via email for current advertisement tactics for Competitive Soccer evaluations scheduled for Oct. 29 for next summer teams.

All elementary schools will have the schedule in their Tuesday folder this week. Ads will run in The Free Press for the next 4 Saturdays. The Home Magazine, Minnesota Star, and Radio stations KXLP, KDOG, Z99 will run them as PSA. Advertisement will also go into Static Magazine.

Field Development

Jim R.

· Discussion about a Mankato Sports Complex is still at the discussion level. There continues to be interest but no design has been accepted.

Rec/Rec Plus

Bert B./Rick F.(Rec Plus representatives)

Ken and Kari Ambrose (Rec representatives)

Rec and Rec Plus Plan for Summer 2006 presented by Rick F. as agreed at meeting with Rec and Rec Plus representatives (handout provided). Recommend that all levels to have separate teams and leagues for girls and boys.

1. Continue in-house Rec program for U6 with practices and games in Mankato on Fridays and Sundays, June 6 – July 9.

2. Drop Rec Plus program for U8 and return to in-house Rec program with practices and games in mainly in Mankato and optional travel on Fridays and Sundays, May 12 – June 30 plus Riverbend Soccerfest.

3. Continue Rec Plus for U10 with practices determined by coaches and games primarily on Saturdays, May 13-June24/July 1 with games in Mankato and nearby communities plus Riverbend Soccerfest participation.

4. Continue U9-10 Maroon and Gold developmental travel program with practice determined by coaches and games schedules by MYSA.

5. Drop Rec Plus program for U12 and offer only competitive program. Practice determined by coaches and game schedules by MYSA.

Old Business

· United Way

· Ron E. completed report to United Way.

Paul G. made a motion to accept report and to submit to United Way, motion accepted by Rick F., motion carried.

Copy will be kept with secretary records.

· Storage

· Short discussion about using MAYBA for storage at $100 a year. Will need to purchase storage bins to place on 3^rd shelf. It was noted there wasn’t a lot of room. Mary W. already purchased 4 to 5 large bins for club T-shirts.

Topic will continue at a future meeting.

New Business

Uniforms

Paul J.

· Paul J. presented handout with Soccer USA’s, Flying Penguin’s, and Scheel’s pricing for soccer clothing (jersey, shorts, and socks). Players would also receive 10% off at both places. Discussed wanting to keep business local if at all possible. Would like to stay with green/white/black colors. Samples provided of several uniform styles. It was agreed to not have collars on uniforms. Uniform style not approved yet. Will check at what Mr. Monogram has to offer in N. Mankato. Prefer that business supply the apparel.

Preston D. made a motion to get new uniforms for 2006 and grandfather in oldest age groups to use jerseys another year, seconded by Candy MK, motion carried.

MUSC Secretary: Candy Mortenson-Klimpel

Date: 10/9/2005 adjourned at 9:20 PM.