Present = X behind name

Jerrad Aspelund

X

Kris Erickson

X

Jack Lauer

X

Dan Cronn-Mills

X

Jerry Baerg

X

Ron Evan

X

Todd Marten

X

Ken Ambrose

X

Marv Dandurand

X

Paul Gaspar

X

Dan Olson

0

Jon Dickerman

X

Kari Halbur

X

Warren Sandmann

X

Mark DeFor

X

Paul Johns

X

Leonard Woelfel

X

Treasurer’s Report

Jerry B.

• CD is self renewing

• There are approximately 10 incomplete fee payments

• Mankato teams are required to sign up for Mankato tournaments, reimbursement will occur

• There will NOT be reimbursement after team assignment for players choosing not to play

• Mileage, meal expense, parking fees, etc are all tax deductible for MUSC board members, coach and volunteers

Motion to approve report by Marv D. and seconded by Paul J., motion carried.

Secretary’s Report

Kari A-H.

• March report was approved

Motion to approve report with edits by Ron E. and seconded by Jon D., motion carried.

South District Representative

Todd M.

• A Youth Sports Commission is forming to examine and hear from Mankato’s youth sports boards/clubs. They would like a representative from the MUSC board.

• The meeting will be held at Lincoln Community Center

Paul G. will attend meeting to represent the board.

V.P. Administrative

Paul G.

• The new tournament director is Dan Cronn-Mills

• Kari Halbur has accepted the MUSC Secretary position and has worked with Candy to transition into her role

Registration

Kris E.

• Most team have openings, two teams are over-rostered

• Requested a new printer

Motion by Ron E. and seconded by Paul G. to approve funds up to $500 for the purchase. Motion carried. Kris will research and purchase the printer.

V.P. Development

Jon D./Jerrad A.

• Every team now has a coach in place

• We have the CDs containing the coaching drills from MSU

• Rec Plus has coaches in place. A coaching clinic will be provided in April. The Rec coaching clinic will be in May

• Paul G. has Puma shirts for the coaching staff of Rec and Rec Plus, MUSC logos are being applied

Jon will inform coaches about CDs containing the drills.

V.P. League Play

Marv D.

• There have been a number of refund requests. The board clarified the position on refunds.

• C.G. requested a change in team placement for his son. The board denied the request.

Motion made for Marv D. and seconded by Jerrad A. to deny request for team placement change by C.G.

Fundraising/Publicity

Dan O.

• The ditch cleaning date is set for April 22^nd from 2-4 pm. Participants will meet at HyVee at 1:45 pm. Ditches will be cleaned with 2 groups of 6 volunteers.

• Additional lead suggestions for sponsorship include: OFC, Wenger, Ford, Heintz, SMC

Paul Johns will contact SMC.

United Way

Ron E.

• United Way funds will be auto-deposited

• The United Way staff would like to see how MUSC uses the funds provided. There will be a meeting on May 4, from 10-11:30 am to review funding uses.

Rec Plus

Mark D./ Warren S.

• Teams and coaches in place

• There are 3 boys’ teams and 2 girl’s team in place

Rec

Ken A.

• Registration closes on April 28^th

• The date for the coaches meeting is tentatively set for May 13^th

Field Maintenance

Paul J.

• The necessary maintenance has been performed on fields. All painting tools and field mowers are ready for the season.

• Some fields have had damage from cars driving on them. Repair may be required.

• All games in May will be held at LOM. After June 1, Kennedy and Bethany fields will be used for U13 and above.

• Request to make new permanent signage for marking fields in all locations

Motion made by Paul G. to approve the purchase of new field signage. Seconded by Jerrad A. Motion carried.

New Business

• Rick Flemming led a discussion on appropriate payment for field officials. (Handouts provided.)

• Ron and Paul informed board about field painting vendors canceling. Ron and Paul have offered to provide those services.

• The work agreement for the referee assignment services will be as follows: one payment of $1200 for the summer, one payment of$300 for the fall and one payment of$250 for the tournaments. Specifics spelled out in a work agreement drafted by Jerry Baerg. Leonard Woelfel will be responsible for providing these services.

• MSU offers a 3 x 3 tournament. Discussion about MUSC sponsorship opportunities. Issues discussed include sanctioning and collegiate affiliation vs. MYSA affiliation.

• Meeting location will need to be changed due to size of the board. The next meeting will be held at Pioneer. Other meeting locations could be Benco Electric, Snell, or Schwickert’s. Cost and access will determine where the board meets.

• Jon D. presented land options for purchase consideration.

Motion made by Paul G., seconded by Marv D. to accept tournament referee fees. Motion carried.

Motion made by Warren S. and seconded by Jerry B. to approve the field painting personnel. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dan C-M., seconded by Paul G to rescind original motion and to pass new work agreement. Motion carried.

Leonard W. will check on liability associated with land purchase and forming a smaller group to review land purchase options.

Motion made by Marv D. and seconded by Warren S. to adjourn. Motion carried.