Members Present:

* NEXT MEETING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2007

Roll Call of Board Members

Present = X behind name
Jerry Baerg	X	Ron Evan	X	Candy Mortenson-Klimpel	X
Marv Dandurand	X	Paul Gaspar	X	Dan Olson	X
Mark DeFor	X	Paul Johns	X	Warren Sandmann	X
Jon Dickerman	X	Jack Lauer	X	Leonard Woelfel	X
Kris Erickson	O	Todd Marten	X

Visitor(s): Kerri Ambrose, Jarred Aspelund

Meeting called to order by Leonard Woelfel at 7:20 PM. (Interview done prior to meeting)

Topic	Discussion	Action Plan
Treasurer’s Report Jerry B.	· 2007 Budget reviewed with suggestions from Dec. 2006 meeting. Reimbursement for Rec Plus and Competitive tournament fees increased and a new budget for Rec tournaments established. Budget includes: Competitive, Rec, Rec Plus, Soccerfest, and Unassigned items. · December income noted the Governnaire’s donation. Expenses included some banquet items, evaluator pay, and publicity costs.	Motion to approve 2007 Budget and December report by Dan O. and seconded by Paul J., motion carried.
Secretary’s Report Candy MK.	· November and December 2006 minutes reviewed with a few corrections.	Motion to approve minutes by Todd M. and seconded by Paul G., motion carried.
Southwest District Representative Todd M.	· Next SW District meeting is Sunday, March 4, 2007. · SW District U13 and U14 girls must decide by next meeting to go C2 or C3. · Goal grant submitted for application of $1000 toward 2 U10 goals. March 2, 2007 is the deadline. · The MYSA Winter Symposium is Feb. 2 – 3 (weekend) in the Twin Cities. Todd expressed concern about date and place not convenient for the greater Minnesota coaches, referees, and players even if there is $50 reimbursement for coaches to attend. There hasn’t been a soccer symposium in Mankato for 3 to 4 years.	Todd M. plans to write a letter to Candace Daley. about this concern.
V.P. Administrative Paul G. V.P. Administrative Cont’d	· Interviewed candidate for Rec/Rec Plus Development Coordinator position (new). · 5 terms ended in November. 5 Nominations made and accepted by nominees. · Reports that U18-U19 rules are changing. They can self-select to play at C1 and C2 levels but not for the Premier levels.	Motion made by Marv D. to offer position to Jarred Aspelund; seconded by Candy MK, motion carried. Jon D. has offered to help mentor. Motion made by Jerry B. to accept nominees and continue positions as determined by each nominee; seconded by Dan O, and motion carried. Marv D., Ron E., Jack L. and Leonard W. will continue Board positions for 1 year. Paul G. will continue Board position for 3 years.
Registrar Kris E.	· Sent out the competitive team lists and individual evaluation scores 12/28/06.
V.P. Development Jon D.	· Continues to communicate with MSU, Mankato liaisons for summer soccer clinics. · Already have most coaches established for summer soccer. Plan to have a coach’s meeting pre-season.
V.P. League Play Marv D.	· The competitive teams have many teams with full rosters. U9G have only 5 players and may need to be moved to Rec Plus. U13G has 11 players, U15 has 14, U16 has 8, and U17 has 15. There are calls being made to hopefully increase the numbers. The boys’ teams numbers are good. · Age Group Coordinators have been designated. It was suggested the coordinators attend a game to wear MUSC polo shirts to signify they are from the MUSC Board and to let the coaches know when you are attending a game.
Fundraising/Publicity Dan O.	· Dan O. has been working with the Riverhill’s Mall for the Spring/Summer Recreation and Recreation Plus “walk-up” registration which will be Saturday, February 10th 10 AM to 4 PM at Scheel’s. · Registration will be in The Free Press weekly for 4 weeks. Flyers will also be distributed to the schools K-6. · Plan to contact about 15 to 20 sponsors for Soccerfest T-shirts. Sponsor names will be put on the back of the shirts.
Rec Plus Mark D./Warren S.	· Soccerfest sign-up letter presented. Suggested shirt size be included. Fees are: U8 $80, U10 $120, U12 $140, and U14 $180. The plan is to have T-shirts available at Soccerfest this year. Registration deadline is May 14, 2007.	Soccerfest is June 9, 2007 at LOM and Tom O. Anderson fields from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Rec Kerri A.	· Request for T-shirts for coaches so easily recognized by players. · Keri A. reports the Rec number of players has increased.	Summer Soltice is June 17^th at LOM and to not plan to have any games that weekend.
Old Business United Way Ron E.	· Dan O. was able to represent MUSC at the UW Open House and had an opportunity to discuss the need for soccer fields in parks, etc. Candy MK reminded Board members the MUSC website does have a powerpoint presentation about MUSC and the needs for soccer space if anyone would like to use it for a presentation.	Ron E. will continue to keep the Board abreast of any UW activities to keep MUSC involved.
Referee fees	· Candy MK reported that Rick F. has more to report at the next meeting. He is currently trying to confirm referee signers.
U10 Goals Leonard W.	· Leonard W. will make 2 U10 goals.
New Business Blanket Jack L.	· A company “Boss Gloss” about monogramming blanket with MUSC logo for fundraising or gifts. Sample blanket presented (tapestry-like weave).	No interest at this time but appreciate the knowing about the product.
New Business Painters for Summer 2007 Jack L.	· Jack L. has a list of interested people for painting fields for month of June to July. It takes about 10 hours/week to mark and paint fields. Pay is $8/hour. Last summer was the first summer of using hired painters and all went well from the Board’s perspective. One piece that needs to be considered is the amount of trouble-shooting and asking questions especially in the beginning.	Jack L. will contact people on list to see if there is interest. Ron E. will contact Diamond Vogel for a bid on paint. Paul J. requested to purchase 110 yd. tape- measure to mark fields. Board approved and stated small items needs for club activities and maintenance need not be approved at meeting. .

Topic

Discussion

Action Plan

Treasurer’s Report

Jerry B.

· 2007 Budget reviewed with suggestions from Dec. 2006 meeting. Reimbursement for Rec Plus and Competitive tournament fees increased and a new budget for Rec tournaments established. Budget includes: Competitive, Rec, Rec Plus, Soccerfest, and Unassigned items.

· December income noted the Governnaire’s donation. Expenses included some banquet items, evaluator pay, and publicity costs.

Motion to approve 2007 Budget and December report by Dan O. and seconded by Paul J., motion carried.

Secretary’s Report

Candy MK.

· November and December 2006 minutes reviewed with a few corrections.

Motion to approve minutes by Todd M. and seconded by Paul G., motion carried.

Southwest District Representative

Todd M.

· Next SW District meeting is Sunday, March 4, 2007.

· SW District U13 and U14 girls must decide by next meeting to go C2 or C3.

· Goal grant submitted for application of $1000 toward 2 U10 goals. March 2, 2007 is the deadline.

· The MYSA Winter Symposium is Feb. 2 – 3 (weekend) in the Twin Cities. Todd expressed concern about date and place not convenient for the greater Minnesota coaches, referees, and players even if there is $50 reimbursement for coaches to attend. There hasn’t been a soccer symposium in Mankato for 3 to 4 years.

Todd M. plans to write a letter to Candace Daley. about this concern.

V.P. Administrative

Paul G.

V.P. Administrative

Cont’d

· Interviewed candidate for Rec/Rec Plus Development Coordinator position (new).

· 5 terms ended in November. 5 Nominations made and accepted by nominees.

· Reports that U18-U19 rules are changing. They can self-select to play at C1 and C2 levels but not for the Premier levels.

Motion made by Marv D. to offer position to Jarred Aspelund; seconded by Candy MK, motion carried. Jon D. has offered to help mentor.

Motion made by Jerry B. to accept nominees and continue positions as determined by each nominee; seconded by Dan O, and motion carried. Marv D., Ron E., Jack L. and Leonard W. will continue Board positions for 1 year. Paul G. will continue Board position for 3 years.

Registrar

Kris E.

· Sent out the competitive team lists and individual evaluation scores 12/28/06.

V.P. Development

Jon D.

· Continues to communicate with MSU, Mankato liaisons for summer soccer clinics.

· Already have most coaches established for summer soccer. Plan to have a coach’s meeting pre-season.

V.P. League Play

Marv D.

· The competitive teams have many teams with full rosters. U9G have only 5 players and may need to be moved to Rec Plus. U13G has 11 players, U15 has 14, U16 has 8, and U17 has 15. There are calls being made to hopefully increase the numbers. The boys’ teams numbers are good.

· Age Group Coordinators have been designated. It was suggested the coordinators attend a game to wear MUSC polo shirts to signify they are from the MUSC Board and to let the coaches know when you are attending a game.

Fundraising/Publicity

Dan O.

· Dan O. has been working with the Riverhill’s Mall for the Spring/Summer Recreation and Recreation Plus “walk-up” registration which will be Saturday, February 10th 10 AM to 4 PM at Scheel’s.

· Registration will be in The Free Press weekly for 4 weeks. Flyers will also be distributed to the schools K-6.

· Plan to contact about 15 to 20 sponsors for Soccerfest T-shirts. Sponsor names will be put on the back of the shirts.

Rec Plus

Mark D./Warren S.

· Soccerfest sign-up letter presented. Suggested shirt size be included. Fees are: U8 $80, U10 $120, U12 $140, and U14 $180. The plan is to have T-shirts available at Soccerfest this year. Registration deadline is May 14, 2007.

Soccerfest is June 9, 2007 at LOM and Tom O. Anderson fields from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Rec

Kerri A.

· Request for T-shirts for coaches so easily recognized by players.

· Keri A. reports the Rec number of players has increased.

Summer Soltice is June 17^th at LOM and to not plan to have any games that weekend.

Old Business

United Way

Ron E.

· Dan O. was able to represent MUSC at the UW Open House and had an opportunity to discuss the need for soccer fields in parks, etc. Candy MK reminded Board members the MUSC website does have a powerpoint presentation about MUSC and the needs for soccer space if anyone would like to use it for a presentation.

Ron E. will continue to keep the Board abreast of any UW activities to keep MUSC involved.

Referee fees

· Candy MK reported that Rick F. has more to report at the next meeting. He is currently trying to confirm referee signers.

U10 Goals

Leonard W.

· Leonard W. will make 2 U10 goals.

New Business

Blanket

Jack L.

· A company “Boss Gloss” about monogramming blanket with MUSC logo for fundraising or gifts. Sample blanket presented (tapestry-like weave).

No interest at this time but appreciate the knowing about the product.

New Business

Painters for Summer 2007

Jack L.

· Jack L. has a list of interested people for painting fields for month of June to July. It takes about 10 hours/week to mark and paint fields. Pay is $8/hour. Last summer was the first summer of using hired painters and all went well from the Board’s perspective. One piece that needs to be considered is the amount of trouble-shooting and asking questions especially in the beginning.

Jack L. will contact people on list to see if there is interest.

Ron E. will contact Diamond Vogel for a bid on paint.

Paul J. requested to purchase 110 yd. tape- measure to mark fields. Board approved and stated small items needs for club activities and maintenance need not be approved at meeting. .

MUSC Secretary: Candy Mortenson-Klimpel

Date: 1/14/2007 adjourned at 9:00 PM.