Vernon Youth Football & Cheerleading, Inc.

Minutes - September 19,2017

PM meeting called to order by 8:35pm by Jeff Houser

(Secretary) Kelly Brookshas made the previous meeting minutes available for review and approval.

(Secretary) Kelly Brooks has prepared a preliminary agenda available for review.

Motion to accept the previous minutes: _Ed Connelly_2nd by__Skylar Moore__

Treasurer’s Report:(Treasurer) Lynelle Martin to report

Finance Recap as of:
9/14/2017
Beg. Balance @ 9/10/17 - Checking / $ 5,638.36
Beg. Balance @ 9/10/17 - Savings / $ 67,080.89
Beg. Balance @ 9/03/17 - Savings / $ 13,590.77
Beginning Cash Balance / $ 86,310.02
O/S CKs
Vernon Twp - Field Deposit / 6378 / (500.00)
Maria Hagedoorn / 6405 / (180.97)
(Checks to be Issued)
Scholastic Impresssions - Extra Pants / (195.17)
Donations Made
Disbursements Since Last Period
NY Jets / 6413 / (3,325.00)
Vernon Township ? / 6412 / (665.56)
Scholastic Impressions / 6411 / (195.17)
NY Jets / 6414 / (1,470.00)
Scholastic Impressions / 6417 / (4,804.87)
Scholastic Impressions / 6415 / (549.55)
Warwick General Rental / 6415 / (123.05)
Sparta Youth Football / 6419 / (250.00)
Parisi Speed School / 6421 / (800.00)
Zodiacs / 6424 / (1,230.00
Greg Kurdziel / 6427 / (392.51)
Ryan Pascarella / 6426 / (150.00)
Johnny on the Spot / 6410 / (58.00)
Scholastic Impressions / 6425 / (45.00)
Kim Rivera / 6428 / (10.00)
Mark Izzo / 6432 / (200.00)
Tom Clancy / 6430 / (195.00)
Brian Corcoran / 6429 / (195.00)
Keith Fletcher / 6431 / (195.00)
Megan Curry / 6431 / (125.00)
Shannon Skully / 6433 / (90.00)
Megan Curry / 6434 / (110.12)
Melissa Muldanado / 6436 / (44.31)
Total Checks Issued this Period / $ ( )

Motion to accept the Treasurers Report: _____Drew Schmidt______2nd by ___John Tucker______

Organizational communications:

To Report

(President or Vice President will state)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public Relations Committee:(2017 Co-chairman Jorge Troche & Ed Luna-web admin)

Weekly communication going out via email and FB page

Equipment Committee: (2017 Co-Chairmen-Mike Bruno & Jorge Troche-football & Maria Hagedoorn-cheerleading)

Cheer

  • PomPoms have been delivered (pink)
  • Mats were shipped 9/13, should arrive at school week of 9/18
  • Cheer signs came in
  • Look into ordering additional blue/gold/white poms for next year to use for side lines.

Football

  • The 3 man youth sled was delivered to the mid field and assembled. Thanks to John DeJager for helping out.
  • A few helmets had to be swapped out due to air leaks in the bladders.
  • Had quite a few issues with pants not fitting and helmet. Did our best to swap pants around and made it work.
  • Filled Blaster arms with air

Field Supervision Committee: (2017 Chairperson –Bob Baumann)

  • The door handle was repaired on the announcer’s booth.
  • The score keeper is still sticking. I reach out to Mishele to have fixed.
  • Please make sure all pads are put away in the sheds at the end of practice in a neat manner.
  • All sleds must be pushed off to the corners of the field when you’re done using them.
  • Please keep the golf cart off the field.
  • Please make sure all children are kept off the field during games and practices.
  • Please make sure all garbage is picked up at the end of practice.
  • Only 1 announcer and one scorekeeper is allowed in the announcer’s booth during games!!!!
  • Thanks to Keith Kimkowski for organizing the EMTS for our home games.

Snack Bar Committee: (2017 Greg Kurdziel - Vice President to report)

  • Pep Rally, kick off dance and week one game = Net $1,243
  • Need help running it the snack bar
  • Concession trailer is tabled for right now because the timing of getting it, the season would be over. Looking into possibly renting one to see how it would go.

Snack Bar Operation Committee: (2017 Chairperson-Scott Mancini)

To Report

Finance Committee: (2017 Chairperson –Lynelle Martin )

Overall numbers are down for Tackle and comp cheer. Reck cheer is up. Revenue down about $2,300. We had a dozen or so late sign ups. Brings it to 6% of registration goal.

Fundraising Committee: (2017 Chairperson –Kim Rivera, Melissa Maldonado, Heidi Castro & Kim Bruno )

  • Golf Outing- September 29th - need sponsors and participants. This is a big one for us so get word out.
  • Clothing drive – Extended until September 22nd.
  • Jets Game- October 15th 1pm - extended – can still buy tickets.
  • Zombie Run-October 21st
  • Heaven Hill Pumpkin Picking (Flag-2ndgrade)TBA
  • 100 Raffle
  • Pig Roast. Brought in $434. Not a money maker but everyone agreed it was a great event.

Scholarship Committee: (Chairperson-Drew Schmid)

No Report

Picture Committee: (2017 Chairperson – Kim Bruno)

  • Pictures are done.

Player Safety & Coaching Committee: (Chairperson – Scott Mancini)

Parisi School sessions complete

Unfinished Business:

  • Concession Trailer

New Business:

  • Looking for volunteers to form an apparel committee.

Announcements: (Finished Business)

  • Announcers Booth Clean-up and new sound system-done

Programs:

CHEERLEADING:

  • Pep Rally was a success! Girls showcased their routines and are ready for the season.
  • Powder Puff was fun for all. Midget Comp Cheer vs Pee Wee Football. Boys did a fabulous job with their half-time routine
  • Football game cheer schedules are being worked andwill be sent out this week.

Competitions have been confirmed and we will be doing the following competitions. If a competition is cancelled we will adjust with an alternate competition.

Tentative Competition Schedule

Jefferson -11/5

West Milford -11/18

Lakeland - 11/19

Fairlawn- 12/3

Gotta Cheer Elizabeth - 12/9

Cheer Champs Jefferson- 12/17

FOOTALL:

  • Roster books have been completed and handed out. Thanks to Corrine Houser and Megan Curry for helping out.
  • We had two new sign ups at the Pony level. One went to Blue and one went to Gold.
  • We will be hosting JV level games on Monday nights, starting Sept. 25th. I’m going to schedule at least two home games per level, excluding Pewees.
  • Please encourage all players to attend our Varsity home games at the High School.

NJYFL

  • The cost of the All star game will be $750 this year.
  • Coaches dinner will be the first week of December. Cost will be $300 for 10 coaches. $30 per coach after 10.
  • Week 3 Schedule changes: Pony Blue will host Ringwood instead of High Point. Rumble will host Sparta White instead of West Milford.

The next meeting will be held at the PAL on the 3rd Tuesday of the month October 17, 2017 @ Vernon PAL 8:30 pm.

Motion to adjourn at 9:14 PM __Scott Mancini _2nd by ____Ed Connelly