NKYFL Meeting Minutes of Feb. 2007
Representatives of all organizations present.
(Any organization absent has no voting rights the following meeting)
Motion to Accept January 2006 meeting minutes as read, by Clayton Plageman. 2nd by Brad Slusher.
Motion to Accept January 2006 Treasurer’s report by Clayton Plageman. 2nd by Jason Moore.
Treasurers Report – *Ludlow and Dayton both still show an outstanding gate from the 2006 season. Payment or proof of payment is required by 2/27/2007 or a fine will be imposed per NKYFL bylaws. *Discussed possibility of investing part of the money from the checking account in a Money Market.
Old Business - *Matt Helbling brought up his concerns of a Newport Senior player’s problems on the field last season. Newport was warned about the attitude and actions of their players. All Head Coaches will be held responsible for injuries resulting from their player’s actions. * Spartans reported that they must change the date of the cheer competition back to the original October date. They are unable to host the competition on the date tentatively scheduled from last months meeting. They will confirm a date and report that to the Directors as soon as possible. *Further discussion on the Cheer Jamboree – it was said that the Cheer Directors did not want a second competition as approved in January. Matt Helbling suggested moving the Cheer Jamboree from Labor Day weekend. Bengal Tigers suggested holding the Cheer Jamboree on week 2 of the Season. (August). Dave Slater motioned, 2nd by Bellevue, that beginning in 2008, the Cheer Competition be held after the Super Bowl and hold the Cheer Jamboree the first weekend in October. Roll call vote. Bellevue – Y, Dayton – Y, Erlanger – Y, Bengal Tigers – N, Ludlow – N, Newport – N, Raiders – N, South Kenton – N, Spartans – N, Red Devils – N. FAILED
*Raiders motioned for, 2nd by Brad Slusher, to hold both competitions in 2007 and have the cheer board give options on dates & format of each. Roll call vote. Bellevue – Y, Dayton – N, Erlanger – Y, Bengal Tigers – N, Ludlow – N, Newport – N, Raiders – Y, South Kenton – N, Spartans – Y, Red Devils – N. FAILED. *Motion by Ken Morgan, 2nd by Greg Thomas, to move the Cheer Jamboree from Labor Day weekend to the Saturday after the Super Bowl beginning 2007. Roll call vote. Bellevue – N, Bengal Tigers – Y, Dayton – N, Erlanger – N, Ludlow – Y, Newport – Y, Red Devils – Y, Raiders – N, South Kenton – Y, Spartans – N. Tie vote. President has tie breaking vote. Matt Helbling voted “NO” to make a change.
New Business - *Greg Thomas presented a letter from Brian Mains of the Ky. Post for board members to attend a meeting on February 26th concerning youth sports and how to get more information out to the public. It was suggested that the Executive Board attend the meeting.*The NKYFL will reimburse Bellevue for the Super Bowl patches for the Midget Division. * Dave Slater renewed the website domain name for 5 years and needs a check for $100.00 for payment to ISOC. Dave Slater also needs a check to cover the cost of paper used for league copies to reimburse Bellevue High School who allowed use of their copier. Ken Morgan donated 2 cases of paper from his business. * Joe Lay has been appointed by Matt Helbling to an advisory board. Raiders asked who the members of this board are. Joe Lay, Ken Morgan, Mr. Shumate Esq. & Burke CPA.
The following are bylaw changes that require passing of 3 readings.
Page 3 Section A Item #9 -10 – 11 added as follows.
9 – NKYFL governs all organizational events that require insurance coverage.
10 – No child fitting the age, weight, territory and code of conduct will denied the right to participate in the NKYFL.
11 – The Board of Directors will set all participation dates for football and cheerleading.
Page 4 Section B Item K added
Will serve as liaison to the Cheer Directors.
Page 6 Section C Item 7
Change from – Head Directors will be responsible for the actions of their coaches, field directors and the completion of their duties.
Change to – Head Directors will be responsible for the actions of all persons in their organization.
Page 8 Section E Item 9
Add “If requested” to end of paragraph.
Page 9 Section F Item 9
Remove the sentence “In no case will the fine be more than $500.00 per organization.”
Page 9 Section F Item 15
Change $100.00 to $500.00
Roll call vote asked for on this item: Bellevue – Y, BT – Y, Dayton – Y, Erlanger – Y, Ludlow – Y, Newport – N, Raiders – N, Red Devils – Y, SK – Y, SY – Y. Passed 8 – 2
Page 11 Section H
Heading Change from “Recognition of New Organizations” to “Organizational Status.”
Page 11 Section H – Number paragraph as “1” and add @ as follows
2. Removal from the NKYFL can occur if:
No representation for 6 meetings in one (1) calendar year.
Financial obligations will not or cannot be met.
Cannot field teams in all division on a regular basis. (Football & Cheer inclusive)
Organizational conduct detrimental to the NKYFL.
Removal requires at least a ¾ vote of all Head Directors.
Roll call vote for 2/3 votes to remove organization from league:
Bellevue – N, BT – N, Dayton – N, Erlanger – Y, Ludlow – Y, Newport N, Raiders – N,
Red Devils – N, Sk – N, SY – N. Failed 8 No, 2 Yes
Roll call vote for 3/4 votes to remove organization from league:
Bellevue – Y, BT – Y, Dayton – Y, Erlanger – Y, Ludlow – N, Newport – Y, Raiders – Y,
Red Devils – Y, SK – Y, SY – Y Passed 9 Yes, 1 No
Dave Slater brought up the territory difference and suggested the following change to help keep both Bellevue & Dayton viable and able to get a sufficient number of players to field teams in the future without hurting other teams in Campbell County. Motion was made to divide Campbell County as follows: West of I-471 and North of I-275 would be territory exclusive to Newport. East of I-471 and North of I-275 would be split between Bellevue & Dayton. The county South of I-275 to the Pendleton County line would be exclusive to the Red Devils. 2nd By Clayton Plageman.
Roll call vote taken as follows:
Bellevue – Y, BT – N, Dayton – Y, Erlanger – Y, Ludlow – N, Newport – N, Raiders – Y,
Red Devils – N, SK – N, SY – N. Failed 6 No, 4 Yes
Page 13 Section 6 Add Item C
C – Except for league approved media coverage. Identification required for entrance.
Raiders asked if Directors would be interested in discussion on an unlimited weight limit for Seniors tackle to tackle. Directors - NO
Ken Morgan brought up requiring 6 plays per player at the Jr. Level. NO
Ken Morgan brought up requiring 6 plays per player at the Midget level. NO
Creation of “Pee Wee Division” on Page 16
1. Age – No Player will be eligible to participate in this division
Who has or will reach their NINTH (9th) birthday prior to
August 1st in the year which they play. (Hardships excepted)
2. Weight – No Player shall be eligible to compete in the League if they exceed 115 pounds (without clothing or equipment), as determined by an official weigh-in conducted under the direction and supervision of the League. The official weigh-in shall be set by the League prior to the commencement of League competition.
3. Special Game Rules –
Punt only from inside your own 50 yard line.
Simulated punt of 25yards.
No rush, no return. Automatic fair catch.
Hardships may be made for 9 year old players to play at the Pee Wee level on a case by case basis. These will be brought before the Executive Board by the August meeting. (Early weigh ins).
Page 18 Section 13 Item K
Add Pee Wee 115 pounds
Page 19 Section 15 Item 2
Add D – Pee Wee (4) Four – Eight (8) Minute Quarters
Page 20 Section 15 Item 4
Add Pee Wee will use K2 Footballs with Starters & Midgets.
Page 22 Section 16 Item 4 – Added Pee Wee games and moved others as needed.
Round One Day One (Saturday)
Field #2 Field #1
Senior #1 vs. Senior #8 Pee Wee #3 vs. Pee Wee #6
Junior #1 vs. Junior #8 Midget #3 vs. Midget #6
Midget #1 vs. Midget #8 Pee Wee #3 vs. Pee Wee #6
Pee Wee #1 vs. Pee Wee #8 Senior # 3 vs. Senior #6
Round One Day Two (Sunday)
Field #2 Field #1
Senior #2 vs. Senior #7 Pee Wee #4 vs. Pee Wee #5
Junior #2 vs. Junior #7 Midget #4 vs. Midget #5
Midget #2 vs. Midget #7 Junior #4 vs. Junior #5
Pee Wee #2 vs. Pee Wee #7 Senior #4 vs. Senior #5
Round Two (Saturday) (Sunday)
Field TBA Field TBA
Senior #1/8 vs. Senior #4/5 Junior #3/6 vs. Junior #2/7
Junior #1/8 vs. Junior #4/5 Midget #3/6 vs. Midget #2/7
Midget #1/8 vs. Midget #4/5 Senior #3/6 vs. Senior #2/7
Pee Wee #1/8 vs. Pee Wee #4/5 Pee Wee #3/6 vs. Pee Wee #2/7
Super Bowl (Saturday)
Field TBA
Senior
Junior
Midget
Pee Wee
Page 25 Section 1 Item C – Removed
Page 26 Section 2 Item A - Change Midget to Pee Wee for Starter game times.
Page 26 Section 2 Add Items –
P. An attempt will be made to split the field of play when both teams have sufficient players.
Q. All Starters will play at least one half of each scheduled game.
Page 27 NKYFL Code of Conduct – Change from:
All individuals in attendance at N.K.Y.F.L. events will adhere to the N.K.Y.F.L. conduct and disciplinary policy as noted below and in the league contract.
Change to:
All individuals in attendance at N.K.Y.F.L. events or visiting the Leagues Official Website (www.nkyfl.org) will adhere to the N.K.Y.F.L. conduct and disciplinary policy as noted below and in the league contract. This includes any electronic communication. (IE: email or Message Forum).
Next Directors Meeting will March 13, 2007 @ 7:30pm.
Motion to adjourn Clayton Plageman. 2nd by Rick Buckler.