Newington Boys Travel Basketball

Monthly Meeting Minutes

08/13/2013

Location: Newington Town Hall

Attendees: John Brunetti, Rob Barresi, Tim Kaufman, Jesus Guadarrama, David Johnson, Eyvonne Parker-Bair, Fred Morris, Bill DeBlasio, Linsie Esau, Mike Cuevas, Michelle Jackson, Jennifer Walker, Jose (Mickey)Soler, Michelle Soler, Shanielle Copeland

Absent: Eric Siedsma, Mike Johnson, Vicente Ithier, Jay Valdez,

Meeting Topics

Topic / Notes / ToDo’s
Merger /
  • Briefly discussed that the town was requiring the Girls Division to incorporate and why it made sense to merge with the Boys Division.

Open Board Positions /
  • John announced that President, Treasurer, Boys & Girls Positions were up for election.
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  • Identify interested parties.

Registration Fees /
  • Girls: $175, doesn’t include shooting shirt. Boys: $235, including shooting shirt. Fees will remain different for the two divisions this year.
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  • Fundraising Meeting – Girls have done Yankee Candle in addition to bus trip for banquet expenses, etc.

Uniforms /
  • Discussed differences in uniforms
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  • Rob B. and Mickey to coordinate order for two divisions.

Tryout Dates /
  • Girls 9/23-9/26 5:30-7:30pm
  • 5th & 6th grade on the 23rd & 25th
  • 7th & 8th grade on 24th & 26th
  • Mickey will coordinate; it was discussed that coaches from both divisions will help each other with the tryouts.
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  • Jennifer Walker and Mike Johnson to coordinate on-line registration
  • John B. to work on combined flyer for Boys & Girls Tryout Flyers
  • Jennifer W. and Eyvonne to work on Press Release of mergers of two leagues.
  • Billy to attend town scheduling meeting for league.
  • Boys dates TBD

Referees /
  • Discussed using Troy again, agreed. However Jen requested referees be switched out halfway between games of that day as they’re tired and not as effective.

Coach Selection /
  • John B. advised ads were requested in both Town Crier and Rare Reminder for coaches to apply.
  • Discussed process: One selection committee forming for both divisions. Town coordinators leading committee (Mike & Jen)
  • Girls Division Interview Date(s): 9/9/13 & 9/10/13. Time and location TBD
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  • Firm committee members (coaches)
  • Conduct interviews for Girls
  • Set interview dates for Boys applicants

Insurance /
  • Discussed whether or not Girls division needed insurance or if they were covered by the league they were in. Determined it would be best to secure it for games/scrimmages held outside of the league.
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  • Secure insurance or girls division

Bus Trip Fundraiser /
  • Discussed combining efforts
  • Tentatively picked 11/2/13 or 11/16/13 as Dates
  • Billy D. to lead our efforts here
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  • Pick date based on league schedules

By-Laws /
  • Discussed changes needed to incorporate Girls divisions.
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  • Tim K. to make said changes and board would ratify on-line.

4th Grade Team /
  • Discussed and agreed to provide encouragement and oversight for this team
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  • Coach needed. Mike B reaching out to Kevin Welch

Grievance /
  • Discussed at great lengths concerns raised by Jay Valdez and grievance process
  • Determined that league failed to conduct survey at the end of season as stated in by-laws
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  • Meeting ended with issue largely unresolved, but general consensus is that we need to address this as a board, but proper grievance processes should be followed.