President, Bill Zimmer, called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Directors/Officers present: Bill Zimmer, Bob McCreery, Sandy Weston, Heather Johnson, Jason Zeller, Matt Boersma, and Gary Cupp.
Supporters present: Tammy Maddox, Paula Finison, Scott Hodges, and Dan Guy.
President by Bill Zimmer: About 700 flyers for the JuniorGreyhoundAcademy were distributed to the schools prior to spring break. Unfortunately, only 2 players registered. Scott Dane will still hold the sessions which begin April 18. Since this is a new program it will take time to get the word out and various options were discussed. Grand Ledge’s program registered 35-40 players and St Johns was canceled because of the lack of interest.
Scott Dane is developing a Director of Coaching program to train USSF coaches. More details as this program develops.
Secretary by Sandy W: Club directors approved the March minutes.
Treasurer by Bob M: Bank balance as of 3-31-2008: $11,401.56. Paint and liners were purchased in April at a cost of $1,640.
Barriers under HS bleachers – Bob has discussed with Jan Platte who is determining how it can be installed. Jan offered to supply the labor. Bob will contact Jan for an update.
Netting behind HS goals – Bob is still working to this project.
HighSchool Jason Z and Matt B: Canopies were installed on the player shelters and the field is in better shape as a result of the work R & D did last year. R & D will mow the field and the school is doing the lining.
Texas Holdem license for May 15 to 18 was approved. Event times are 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Trippers. There will be 2 shifts each day. The following members were registered as Chairs: Jason Z, Heather J, Bill Z, Bob M, Matt B, Sandy W, and Tony N. Two people are needed for each shift and Jason will ask the HS girls parents to volunteer. Profits for this event will first be used to even out all three groups then the balance will be divided among the three. There are only 2 non-profits sponsoring this event.
AYSO: Tony was unable to attend. Bill Z handed out AYSO schedule.
USSF: Kevin was unable to attend. Bill Z reported that CASL has advised the fall 2008 team fees will increase.
Initial lining/layout of Smithville fields was competed with the exception of wet areas. Some of the fields are still flooded.
4 x 4 by Bill Z: The committee has met and will be meeting again in May. The event date was changed to August 2.
Field Maintenance:
a. Paint and liner – about 5 cases of paint to be used for lining the Smithville
fields will be in the shed on a weekly basis with the balance stored off-site.
There will be two liners in the shed. Bob M advised the single sprayers set
screw isn’t working property and he used a thin shim to steady the can.
b. Sign – Ben G was unable to attend.
c. Soccer Training Wall – Ben G and John B were unable to attend.
d. Northfield sub-committee – Bob M talked with Craig Benton who is
waiting for the fields to dry out to begin the work. Craig will work on the
entire field and will keep Bob update in writing.
Open discussion:
The Clark family sent the Club a thank you for our donation.
2008 Project list update:
Barrier under HS bleachers and Netting – discussed in item 3.
Sign and Soccer Training Wall – approved but no update.
Advertising signs on the HS soccer fence: A sub-committee needs to be formed.
HS soccer tower: Bob M advised the appearance/brick must match the towers at the baseball/softball fields. Bob knows someone and will obtain a cost. Matt B reminded us that the school and building committee must approve.
Sign to display HS soccer info: Sign would be used to display titles and list of players. An estimated cost is $8,000. No discussion.
Additional Open Discussion items:
Bill Z: Goals must have anchors because of prior deaths from goals falling on players – approximately 8 last year. Referees will be checking and will not allow games without anchors.
Heather J: U-12 goals had to be repaired and new goals will be needed.
Bill Z: Bill’s son, Shane, has made it to ODP and Bill was asking the Club to consider contributing something towards the cost which is $1,100. He’d appreciate any assistance the Club could make. This will be discussed/voted at the May meeting.
Bob M: Presented suggestions on ways the Club could make a donation in honor of Veronica Olney. An e-mail will be sent to the Club Directors.
The next Soccer Club meeting is: Wednesday, May 14, at 8:00 p.m.
