Minutes from Feb 6, 2018

Key Personnel
President / Dan DelGallo / X / Director (Boys) / Jackie Samalus / X
Vice President / Stacey Kroninger / X / Director (Girls) / Paul Murphy / X
Secretary / Josh Adams / Field Coordinator / Charles Kuchenbrod
Treasurer / Troy Milbrandt / X / Facilities, Director / Shawn Bosco / X
Registrar / Nina Gravlin / X / Referee Coordinator / Becky Sielman / X
Coaching Director / Rick Orluk / Website / Ken Mouning / X

X represents present at meeting

Coaches/Managers Present: Chris Dingley

  1. Timelines:

Dan gave an overview of a timeline of tasks for the Board Members to help with deadlines. It was created by Stacey and Dan based off of last year’s operations. It’s a fluid, evolving document to help guide the Board each month

  1. Coaching Report:
  • Grassroots License: US Soccer has changed its format on coaching licenses. The “E” license has evolved into a certification in 7v7, 9v9, and 12v12. Rick sent out email to all coaches regarding the March 1-3 opportunity at Mohegan Sun. Dan encouraged members to discuss with coaches along with Rovers requirement after 1 year
  • Coaches and Managers Meeting: Dan/Rick to set up in March. It’s a chance to meet n’ greet and get everyone up to speed on Club matters
  • Training Opportunities: Rick to explore opportunities with goalie training and UCONN players
  • UCONN Game: Rick to discuss with Ray Reid the potential for future games in Granby
  • Dan gave update on U10 White team: Coach/player decided not to play in spring. Dan will be head coach of team with parent help and combined practices with U10 Blue
  1. Spring Season:
  • Ken created spring roster based on fall; links created and sent to potential high school coaches to help with recruitment
  • High School Boys: list has been accumulated of potential interested kids. Board noticed many kids appeared to be missing. The roster needs to be vetted and formally put together in order to determine if 1 or 2 teams could be created. The current list suggests only 1 team at this time
  • High School Girls: Chris and Board discussed at length the best options for the spring. The following hybrid approach was determined:
  • U13/14 Girls would combine teams in spring
  • Chris would maintain his team/roster for spring but only play friendlies. There would be fluidity and sharing of players between Jackie/Nina, Chris, and high school girls’ team. Chris to discuss with Bob Bystrowski this approach and coordinate efforts
  • Gym Time: links set up online. Dan to release 8-9 slots if remain unfilled.
  • Spring Registration: Determined process is that any new players should be communicated to either Boy’s or Girl’s Director for coordination. They will send parents the URL link to register
  • Payment collection: Reminder to be sent on 3/16/18 with deadline of 3/31/18; Ken to send data dump to Troy of updated list of paid players
  • 1st games typically weekend of 4/7, 4/8
  • Boy’s U14: Motion made and Board approved exception of Stacey Kroninger as Manager of team due to a variety of factors
  • Uniforms: Stacey/Dan to work with vendor on spring uniform ordering
  1. Referees and Fields Coordination:
  • No issues reported
  • Hope to get new referees trained in the spring
  • Dan discussed Granby resident reach-out regarding usage of fields for men’s/women drop-in soccer. Strong concern over the high usage of field 5. I was discussed that they could use field if off before 9am on Sat/Sun due to limited options. Dan to reach out
  1. Treasurers Report:
  • Troy gave overview of current funds/costs along with estimated costs based on operations.
  • Motion made and Board approved unanimously to reduce the spring 2018 fee to $100 for all registrants except the high school team that will have a fee of $75
  1. Facilities/Equipment:
  • Shawn requested at least 1-2 sprayers be reconditioned. There is a place in MA that can service of which Paul can help coordinate
  • New American flag and rope needed
  • Bulk order of field paint needed
  • Shawn to determine mid/late March on spring clean-up and communicate out
  • Future capital and program developments: Dan proposed sending survey out to rovers community to get their input
  • Concern over goalie areas on the fields. Shawn stated in past we have sodded these areas. He will evaluate in the spring
  • Field 5 potentially needs new goals. Rick/Shawn to explore pricing
  1. Bylaw Committee:
  2. Motion made and Board approved Josh Adams as the new Chair of the Bylaw Committee
  3. Other Business
  • Sponsorships: Troy provided list of previous year sponsorships. Goal is to speak to previous vendors for interest in sponsoring again
  • Banners: Shawn stated banners in good shape with exception of Granby Rovers one. Ken to get replaced with vendor
  • Newsletter: Discussed importance of getting spring Newsletter out in next several weeks with sponsors
  • Education opportunities: Dan and Stacey discussed potential for education opportunities such as nutritional seminar. There is interest from nutritionist on getting involved with youth sports