FLAFA Annual Board Meeting

October 8, 2009

Meeting Called to Orderby Joe Unger 7:19

Board Members and Liaisons Present: Ellen Antony, Don Cramer, Duane Dittberner, Jim Forsell, Kurt Hanson, Bob Geumenden, Sue Kolstad, Mike McGuinnes, Jean Modjeski, Myron Plautz, Angie Ryan, Joe Unger

Secretary Report and Treasurer’s Report: Both reports will be presented at the November At Large Meeting.

Coaches Committee: Bob said that he is willing to be the Chaif for the 2009 Season and Mike will be the Assistant. Myron, Angie and Don will sit on this committee.

Coaches for 2010: The recommendation was made to have Angie Ryan coach the U16 Elite team and to have Don Cramer coach the U14 Elite team. The recommendation was accepted by the Board.

Try-Out Evaluations: The try-out scores were reviewed. At this point, 6 players have been selected to the U14 Elite team. Six additional participants will be called back for a second evaluation and possible placement. These participants, including those who were unable to attend the first evaluation, will be called by Don and invited to an outside evaluation on Sunday, October 18th at 3:00. It was agreed that we will not have a U18 team this year. The two U18 participants will be contacted and their registration fee will be refunded. The U16 Elite participants were also placed and the seven players are locked on the summer U16A team. Bruce Nolden will call these players and inform the remaining players of a second evaluation also held on Sunday, October 18th. There will be a need to cut some particiapants at this age level and this evaluation will assist with that process as well as give those who missed the first evaluations to have a try-out.

Treasurer’s Annual Report: Joe and Myron will meet with Sue to get the Budget done for 2010 before the due date next week.

Coaches Leaving FLAFA:Several of our coaches have been approached by outside programs and have made commitments to coach elsewhere. Joe Unger will work to see if we can get funds to help support our coaches better to keep them in our program. Jean will contact these coaches to see if there is any way that we can keep them here.

Advertisements: We have an urgent need to try to get more sponsors for our program to support the ever increasing costs. Joe will explore the option of incorporating advertisements on our website and possibly selling signs for our Varsity Fence.

Fall Ball: There appears to be an urgent need to change the try-out time for next year. A suggestion was made to hold evaluations between the end of the summer season and before the fall season. Perhaps then teams can play together in the fall. Also, a move back toward making more competitive fall teams has been requested. These suggestions will be passed along to Jeff.

Salt: All salt can be picked up tomorrow.

Background on 2009 Board Year: Bob asked the board to provide and overview of the ups and downs of the 2009 board term. This information was shared and discussed.

Motion to Adjourn: Motion made to adjourn at 9:05. M/S/C: Myron/Jim.