Approved

BOARD MEETING #5

THE FIFTH MEETING OF THE 2008/2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

of the Lower Island Soccer Association (LISA) was held at 19:00 hours on:

7 October 2008

Esquimalt Rec. Centre

527 Fraser Street

VICTORIA, BC

Present:

Tim SatterfordPresidentBob NexVice-President

Terry HughesDirectorDan PerrinDirector

John CharltonDirectorMaureen Mitchell-StarkeyDirector

Sharon MarejkaExecutive Director

Regrets:

Alex Campbell

Ray Carfantan

Tiberio de Frias

Recording Secretary:Tracey Cottrell

The meeting was called to order at 19:12 hrs.

  1. ROLL CALL & APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion: To adopt the Agenda as amended by B. Nex 2nd D. Perrin Carried
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING #4 September 13, 2008:

Motion: To approve the Minutes as circulated of Board Meeting #4 September 13, 2008
by B. Nex 2nd M. Mitchell-Starkey Carried

Action Items:

None.

  1. OLD BUSINESS:

District Head Coach

S. Marejka provided an update on the hiring of the new LISA District Head Coach, Andrew Latham, who begins his new position on November 3, 2008.

Meeting with LIWSA

T. Satterford has not yet had the opportunity to meet with the LIWSA, but will extend the invitation this week to LIWSA President and Vice-President.

Season Change Adjustment

T. Satterford reported that interest in exploring this avenue appears to be waning.

  1. NEW BUSINESS:

LISA Cups and Festivals

October 18th Mini Festival – Board presence is requested, S. Marejka will circulate a schedule;

November 15/16 Super 8 Festival – details to follow.

DDC Programmes

S. Marejka reported that all DDC programmes are running smoothly and that the interim coaches are doing well.

S. Marejka revealed the results of the recent survey taken of Club President’s regarding intra-club permitting.

Motion: Based on the results of the survey of Club President’s I move that for the remainder of the season
there be unlimited intra-club permitting by M. Mitchell-Starkey 2nd D. Perrin Carried

S. Marejka will advise the clubs accordingly.

Outstanding Club Accounts

Outstanding balances as circulated. The Treasurer will notify Clubs of their respective outstanding balance and request the payment of amounts owed.

Registration Demographics

As circulated. It was agreed that the document would be circulated to Club Presidents.

Protests

It was agreed that the Protest Committee be struck for the 2008-09 season.

Victoria Hall of Fame

S. Marejka reported that Brian Robinson is to beinducted into the Victoria Hall of Fame on October 18th.

BCSA Awards and Recognition

Awards will be presented at the upcoming BCSA Semi Annual General Meeting and T. Satterford asked that Board Members consider candidates for nomination in the various categories.

LISA Board Positions

The number of LISA Board positions required allowing the Board to function effectively was discussed and it was agreed that this matter would be brought forward to the next LISA Board Meeting.

Number of Players at the U17/U18 Level

B. Nex asked that LISA solidify the rule on this matter.

Motion: I move that LISA update their “rules” with respect to the number of players to be signed at the U17 / U18
level(s) to reflect those specified by BCSA by B. Nex 2nd M. Mitchell-Starkey Carried
  1. REPORTS:

Sharon Marejka

Reported that on November 2nd LISA will be hosting a community clinic in conjunction with the Wendy’s/Whitecaps free community soccer clinics for players at the U08, U09, U10 levels. The clinic will be held at the PISE Complex. Immediately following the clinic the Whitecaps will hold a “prospects” camp (by invitation only) for players at the U12, U13, and U14 levels. As per discussions with the Whitecaps the LISA DDC staff coaches will extend the invitations. This will ensure there is quality control.

  1. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 20:52 hours.

Next meeting: 7:00 p.m., November 4, 2008 at the Esquimalt Rec Centre.

Action Items

  1. S. Marejka will circulate a scheduling request to LISA Board Members for the upcoming Mini Festival.
  2. S. Marejka will advise the clubs of the ruling regarding intra-club permitting.
  3. The Treasurer will notify Clubs of their respective outstanding balance and request the payment of amounts owed.
  4. The “Registration Demographics” document will be circulated to Club Presidents.

LISA Board Meeting #5 1 6 October 2008