May 2, 2016

Call to Order: Chris Donahue, 7:06

Board members present: Joe Aresco, Todd Aresco, Dave Cohen, Seb Mozzata, Dave Fenton, Michelle Hair, Nick Stevas, Chris Donahue

Absent:Jim Koji, Erin Gatto, Chad Wilson, Matt Dawson

April minutes:Motion to approve April minutes: Dave Fenton; Nick Stevas 2nd. All in favor.

Correspondence: None.

Treasurers report:From Jim: A few rec payments outstanding, 2 outstanding travel payments: payment plans set up. CJSA bill came in for travel, rec will be coming soon.

Registrar:156 Travel players registered, 82 rec players.

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Equipment: A few jackets were ordered undersized, Dave Cohen will return to Team Sports to remove numbers and we can sell at rec.

Risk Management: 2 new coaches need background checks; All rec. coaches background checks in progress.

Referee Assignor: Issue during 4/23 game, U10 boys vs South Windsor: Head coach approached Center ref during an injury time out for Portland. He was seen getting close to the referee and counting all of the perceived missed or bad calls from the South Windsor coaches perspective. The referee assignor reported the Center ref was shook up and no longer wants to center as a result of the confrontation. The center did not complete a report after the game. Chris Donahue contacted the director of the South Windsor Soccer Club. As of this board meeting, the league game for the weekend will be held as scheduled.

Recreation Soccer:4 new players signed up, opening day went well. Volunteers: Todd will be at all. Seb and Chris will be there this weekend. Joe will be at some. Nick can set up this weekend.

Evaluations:Evaluations will be 5/24 & 5/25, players attend either night or a makeup session which would likely be 6/3.

  • Need one coach from each team as well as other volunteers to help with sign-ups, pictures.

Opening Day Fall: Need to pick a day. Currently looking at 9/17.

Website: Chad made updates based on feedback. Everyone excited about the updated site.

Bylaws:Board reviewed latest by-laws and team formation. One pending change to the team formation. Motion to approve By laws: Todd Aresco, Joe Aresco 2nd, unanimous in favor.

Nominating Committee: Chris sent list of volunteers, explained the process to the committee. At least 2 spots expected to be open.

Scholarship:5 scholarships received,decision this week. Announcement made in June.

Futsal: Chris will create a registration section on our site. Would like to hold 3 sessions, may include a $25-30 fee to cover cost of using the school.

Motion to adjourn:Dave Fenton; Seb Mazzotta 2nd