Jackson Futbol Club Board of Directors Meeting / 6/6/2016
6:30 PM
JFC Office
Mission Statement: To develop quality soccer players and teams that are competitive at the state and regional level
Attendees: / [ ] James Scott [X] Bethany Greene [X] Richard Newman [X] Adam English
[X] Chris Baker [X] Amy Jones [ ] Preston Miller [X] Kelly Pucek
[X] Ajit Korgaokar [ ] Melinda Pierce [X] Jamie Sullivan [ ] Kirk Goehring [X] Troy Kerber
Agenda
  1. Presentation and Approval of Minutes from last meetings
  1. Staff Reports
  1. Committee Reports
  1. Old Business
  1. New Business
/ Minutes were presented and approved
Ajit: Tryouts for next year, the number of sessions will be pulled back to 3 one week and 1 the next.
We are looking at numbers of players for the upcoming season and may have to combine some age groups.
As the weather was an issue for this year’s State Cup, they are changing the set-up beginning next year. It will now be over 2-weekends for DI and DII will have a “rain out” option.
It is unlikely that the E-license class scheduled for Jackson will make as there have not been enough to register.
Chris: He has had numerous phone calls about coaches
There is another possible sponsor for the practice jerseys.
  • Financial Management Committee
  • Approved the 2016/2017 club dues
  • Approved the 2016/2017 budget
  • Tournaments:
  • May- still has come outstanding bills that haven’t been paid but it looks as though we raised close to $20,000.
  • August-Melinda will continue as tournament director for the Fall tournament which is scheduled for Aug.27-28.
  • Growth Strategy Committee:
  • Dyersburg Wolves has partnered with the Dyersburg YMCA. The YMCA has promoted the Wolves Camp and Fall tryouts.
  • Dyersburg Wolves is offering players ages 5-12 the opportunity to attend a Wolves Academy. The players are encouraged to attend the Academy training during the week and then play through the YMCA on Saturdays.
  • Sponsor Relations
  • Uniforms: all sponsors remained the same except for FMY Orthodontics being the primary sponsor.
  • Practice jerseys: The sponsors are being updated. Looking at 12-13 sponsors to be included.
  • It was suggested that we use business cards to let our sponsors know when club members frequent their businesses.
  • Personnel: Looking into a creating an office manager type position with the Dyersburg Wolves.
  • Policy Review: No issues so far.
  • Sock Fundraiser: It was determined that Chris Baker would take over this project.
  • Loan for Malang Jarju : A loan was previously approved . He has asked for $1,700 to be paid back at $125 per pay period. It was noted that he paid the previously loaned amount back before schedule.
  • Indoor Facility Discussion: It was suggested that we have a developer conduct a separate meeting.
  • It was determined that Ajit will discuss with the coaches about avoiding riding with parents to events during a coaches meeting.
  • There was a discussion to determine if a coach working for Memphis City FC is a conflict of interest. It was determined that there is currently no issue.
  • JFC’s Mission, Vision and Values need to be updated. Each board member was tasked with giving it some thought and possible suggestions.
  • It was determined that there is no issue for a board member to also be a manager.