BETHEL PARK SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Board Meeting – September 14, 2004

Mark Vescovi, Vice President of the Bethel Park Soccer Association (BPSA), called the meeting to order at 8:22pm in the Caucus Room of the Bethel Park Municipal Building. Also present were Tom Boss, Rich Chongaway, Ed Emmett, Bill Harvey, Jack Kun, John Lydon, Bob Monte, Don Snyder, Tonya Snyder, and Tom Vater.

Secretary’s Report: The August minutes were posted on the website prior to the meeting and distributed at the meeting. There were no additions or corrections. They were approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Jack Kun reported that our balance was $21534.42. About $4000 is stilled owed for equipment/uniforms. There is still over 10,000 owed from the rec department for the fall registration.

Vice-President’s Report: Mark introduced Tonya and Don Snyder. They made a presentation about a fundraiser for Steve Reilly, an assistant travel coach. Steve has suffered serious health problems and has been unemployed since January. His local church has hosted several fundraisers for the family, and the Snyders are spearheading a fundraiser through the Soccer Association. The board gave their approval. Don and Tonya will work with Jack Kun and Tom Vater on the details of advertising, sales and distribution of Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser. Flyers will go out October 2, and distribution will be October 16, 2004.

Mark also introduced John Lydon, who talked about our bylaws, and suggestions from PA West on new bylaws concerning Risk Management and Hearing Appeals. John’s recommendation was to make these aspects rules or policies, and not by-laws. This would give the board flexibility to manage and update as needed.

The Bylaws committee (John Lydon, Mark Vescovi, Stan Sbei, and Russ Spicuzza) will rework the written bylaws, and get them back out to the board.

Registration: Tom stated that he would have dates to vote on for registration for spring at the next meeting. He recommends a hard deadline for the spring.

Referees: They are working on filling all sports on flights and travel. Recerts will be either 2^nd or 3^rd week in November. Certification will be in February. Any ref who is not getting called, please let Tom know.

Travel Commissioner: We have 11 teams plus SAGYSL. We have some very new coaches. Recruiting was difficult, and we may need some new volunteers as coaches for the spring.

Communications: It was recommended that we hand out the spring registration flyers the last week or two of flights.

PR/Fundraising: Photo’s are set up this weekend Sept 8& 9. In the event of rain, flight pictures will be reschedule. Travel pictures will continue on the porch of the Community Center.

The Bruce Brother ball giveaway is going on now. Community Day went well. Special thanks to Carol Vater for running the booth, and all the volunteers to man it. $15 were raised for TOPPS soccer, and $25 for the Reilly Fund.

The Elks Soccer Shoot-Off regional finals will be September 25, 2004 at Ben Franklin Field.

Russ was looking into free tickets for our soccer players to the high school games.

Coach/Player Development: Stan conducted a goalie course for U-11 boy tonight.

Flights: Bill asked if the registration deadline could be moved up earlier. He also asked if Don and Tom could meet with Gary Lafever about using their data base to streamline registration.

Fields: New goals for U-10 Millennium Field are in. They will be in place soon. Nets are okay. The season is scheduled, and fields are line. Please call Tom if you have any schedule changes or requests.

Equipment: Jack is placing an order soon for extra shirts for spring. Coach’s shirts are on order, too.