Duke City Soccer League
May 16, 2007 Minutes
Bill Nordin called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm at the Duke City Soccer League Office.
Attendees: Woody Woodhouse (RVFC), Chris Cartlidge (RVFC), Sage Moore (AUFC), Russ Zeigler (AUFC), Greg Heilman (NM Rush), Corey Cruz (NM Rush), Dave Seidel (Coach Admin), Ron Espinosa (Pres),
Guests: Gary Bauerschmidt, Dave Earhardt, Ricardo Beraun, Kara Stinson, Gary Zink & Kevin Malone
Staff: Bill Nordin, Kathi Tero
Approval of Minutes: Review of minutes from April 18, 2007 meeting. A motion to accept (by David Seidel) was seconded (by Woody). Approved.
Introductions/Guests/Special Reports
Reports
President: Ron Espinosa - None
Vice President: None
Club Representatives: None
Tournaments:
· Gaylord: None
· Sandia Cup: See Attached.
Management: Bill Nordin (see attached)
· Results from the May Ranking meeting – see attached
Motion to accept by Corey Cruz, 2nd by Ron Espinoza – approved
· Discussed the idea of adding voting rights to non-Duke City Leagues / Clubs – Bill will bring back a proposal in the fall.
· U-11 Rankings – Directors of Coaching will provide input.
· Newsletter is on the web and had been mailed.
· Blue Ribbon
o ADO – off line till August
§ Motion to spend $5,000 out of Sandia Cup Funds for Sod for ADO with the City to install. Made by Russ Z, 2nd Woody - Approved
o BFP
§ To be closed on 6/1
· Farmers Insurance Complex
o Field 7 now offline due to State Cup play after the rainstorm.
o Complex is Broke – increase in ownership payment from $15,000 to $20,000, Motion approved
· Coaches Clinics – Bill will attend Club meetings to answer coaches question and pass out information
· State Cup results – see handout
· Metro Coaches Handbook
o Went through all minor changes
o Discussed 2007 Sideline policy – teams on one-side parents on other side. Will remain that way for the next fall. Bill is to follow-up with Utah to see how there policy is working.
· Motion: To ask the NMYSA to allow U-18 team to register 22 players with the league and play games with an 18-player roster as is currently done with the U-19 teams. Greg H, 2nd Ron – Approved
· Referee Assessment Form
Treasurer Report
· Reviewed the Budget Actual vs. Budget and Balance Sheet
· Bill proposed a change starting for 2007-2008, to use interest funds to pay for Regional Team and National Teams assistance and for ODP Scholarships.
· Discussion of Financial problems of the Complex
o State Funds vs. Operation Funds
o Next newsletter needs to make parents aware of the Complex’s fees and why the increase.
o Motion to raise the parking fee from $3.00 to $5.00 – Made by Woody, 2nd Ron - Approved
NWRG:
· Review the schedule of Coaching Education for 2007-2008
Old Business:
By-laws – Section H – Ron tabled to another time
New Business:
Elections:
President – Ron Espinosa
Vice President – Chuck Harmon & Ricardo Beraun – Chuck Harmon – was elected
Treasurer – Kevin Malone & Sam Maes – Kevin Malone was elected.
Coaching Administrator – David Seidel
Referee Administrator – Jerry Garcia
Playing up – Gary Zink explained why he felt that his team should be allow to play up in the schedule with out registering at the older age.
Directors of Coaching Committee will meet on June 13th to come up with a plan for the Board of Directors to vote on.
Motion to adjourn 10:25 pm. Motion passed.