Ringgold Soccer

BOYS 2011 CONCESS FINAL 1

BOYS 2011 CONCESS FINAL 2

Minutes were read by Heidi Zimmerman. Connie Dolanch motioned to accept with a second made by Jim Pry.

There was not a treasurer's report. We do have $7,189.35 but we have some checks still out and deposits. Motion to accept was Dawn Patton with a second made by Dave Selby.

Elections for next year:
President - Tim Dean - unanimous decision
Vice President - Chris Snyder - unanimous decision
Secretary - Jerri Krempasky - unanimous decision
Treasurer - Andrea Beck - unanimous decision

Parents would like to start looking for a new place to have the banquet next year.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35. Motion to accept was Tim Dean.

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The February Meeting minutes were read by Heidi Zimmerman. Motion to accept the minutes was made by Connie Dolanch and seconded by Stephanie Fransko.

Saundra Bobnar then read the treasurer’s report which is on file and availble for any member to view. Motion to accept the report was made by Lorrie Bellavance and seconded by John Kerr.

Teresa discussed fundraising. We need to raise at least $10,000 for the new uniforms. It’s going to take a couple of big fundraisers. We discussed having a Night at the Races and a Golf Outing. There was a majority vote to have both. Ronnie will contact Mon Valley Country Club to get a date for the Golf Outing and New Eagle Social Hall for availabilty for the Night at the Races. A variety of members will look into different aspects of what is involved in these two events to see what needs done. We will discuss this further at next month’s meeting. All members are encouraged to email their ideas to ringgoldmenssoccerboosters@yahoo.com .

Teresa brought up a discussion about the boys and community service. Coach Fransko would like for the boys do get involved and give back to the community. Teresa believes that they boys should give back to those who support them. A number of members agreed. A few good ideas were brought up: foodbanks, churches, planting trees, cleaning up trees, hospitals. All members are encouraged to email their ideas to ringgoldmenssoccerboosters@yahoo.com .

The members were presented with the final copy of the 2010 bi-laws and the signature page in which all members must sign and return to Heidi to show that you have received your copy of the bi-laws.

Shelly and Heidi discussed the hoagie fundraiser, which is an idividual fundraiser for those going to camp. A majority vote decided that Peggy’s Mini Mart would provide the hoagies for the fundraiser this year.

Teresa updated the members on the new district beverage contract. It is with Coca‐Cola. There are a few kinks here in the beginning, hopefully that will be worked out. We did not hear back from the rep so we had to purchase our own beverages for the HS tournament this weekend. We are still waiting to get prices from the rep to see if it will be worth it to purchase from them or get it ourselves.

Teresa discussed the final two tournaments and mentioned that the youth tournament is tentative for March 27th.

Teresa asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jerri Krempasky motioned to adjourn the meeting and John Kerr seconded the motion.

Next meeting is April 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm in room 109 at the high school!

The minutes from the previous meeting were read by Saundra Bobnar. They were accepted by John Kerr and seconded by Missy Garrick.

The Treasurer's report was read by Saundra Bobnar. It was accepted by Sue Kapty and seconded by Tina Dean.

Motion was made to add $1000.00 to the indoor budget for additional expenditures due to an increase in costs. We originally budgeted $1500.00. Coach Ron explained all the projected costs of the indoor tournament. (Estimated projected costs are: Security guards $402.50, Custodians $780.00, Trainer $200, Referees $670 = $2052. We also have to purchase game balls, floor tape and some other misc. items.) John Kerr suggested to add $1500.00. Motion made to increase the budget to $1500.00 was accepted by John Kerr and seconded by Missy Garrick. It was accepted by a majority vote.

The Motion to pay for Steve (middle school coach) to attend coaches training (cost $175) was accepted by Jerry Krempasky and second by Tina Dean.It was accepted by a majority vote.

It was accepted by majority vote to not renew the Sams Club Membership. Will save us $35 and most officers have a membership. We discussed Summer Camp held at Wheeling Jesuit University on July25-29, 2010 for players currently in grades 8-11. We will vote at the March 10th meeting on what fundraising parents want to do for camp. Cost for camp is $360.00 per child. The price is not definite until we get an exact number of players attending. Those members who work and donate $20 at the indoor tournament, will get a portion of camp deposit paid from profits of Ringgold tournaments. An e-mail and blast went out already to let parents know what is needed of them. Motion to accept $20 donation from each member for indoor tournament concession start-up fees accepted by Terry Mazzeo and seconded by Sue Kapty. It was accepted by a majority vote.

The motion to accept the amended By-Laws was accepted by John Kerr and seconded by Dave Selby. It was accepted by a majority vote.

Coach Ron talked about summer camp. Terry Mazzeo asked if camp was same schedule each year and Ron explained that it was not. Ron talked with Rich Lasky about coming to the high school stadium the week after July 4th from 6-8 pm, Monday through Friday for a middle school camp. Details about a middle school camp are still being worked out.

Coach Ron wants to get current 6th grade children to sign up for soccer now. Saundra will get a sign-up sheet at the middle school.

Parents received dates on the remaining indoor tournaments.

Teresa made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was accepted by Missy Garrick and seconded by Dave Selby.

Reminder:Forms for summer camp are to be turned in by March 10th.

Heidi Zimmerman read the minutes. Gina St. Cyr motioned to accept and Missy Garrick second the motion.

Teresa Reiland talked about organizing the Boosters Club. We need a lot of help from everyone. We now have an email address. Ringgoldmenssoccerboosters@yahoo.com She talked about the One Call Now system and the additional features that our plan has. Explained the phone and email blasts. Bill Bowen suggested that we do both as it doesn’t cost extra.

We had a discussion on additional fundraising that will be needed due to the purchase of new uniforms that will be made this year for all members of the men’s soccer program. The minimum amount is estimated at $9,000. This will include: one pair of shorts, two short sleeve jerseys, a long sleeve jersey, and two pair of socks. Should we strive for bags and warm‐ups it will be an additional cost. They will be underarmor brand. Coach Frankso will approach the Rams Club for a contribution.

An in-house summer camp will be held for the middle school team. A portion of the proceeds from the indoor tournaments will be put aside for this.

Saundra Bobnar read the treasures report. Fiscal year will be January 1 thru December 31. She also went over the budget expenditures. Chris Bowser questioned totals of expenses and profits. We don’t have the breakout that he was looking for. Saundra explained that we are working to get the records to be able to provide those numbers going forward. Bill Bowen motioned to accept the report and John Kerr seconded the motion.

Winter training will begin the third week of January.

The Charleroi tournament has been postponed.

Our indoor tournament is coming up in March. We need volunteers. We will discuss this much more at next month’s meeting.

We reviewed the revised by-laws. The following articles were amended per the membership. The amended copy will be emailed and posted for all members to view prior to the February meeting. We will vote on accepting the revised version at the February meeting.

Article 1 – Gina St. Cyr motioned to accept the revision without amendment and Jim Pry seconded the motion.

Article 2 – Bill Bowen questioned a buy out program for fundraisers. He also suggested that if you do not participate then you become a non-voting member. Missy Garrick motioned to accept both amendments and Lorrie Bellavance seconded the motion. Lorrie made a motion to add that if a parent or family member doesn’t’ participate then the player won’t benefit from the boosters. The motion was vetoed and retracted.

Article 3 – Bill motioned for at least 11 members to be present at the meetings in addition to the three officers for a meeting to be held. Lorrie Bellavance seconded the motion. Gina St. Cyr motioned to accept the article and Tracy Martin seconded the motion.

Article 4 – Chris Bowser suggested taking “etc” out of the paragraph. After discussion, all verbiage in the paragraph was deleted. Lee Downer motioned to accept and Connie Dolanch seconded the motion.

Article 5 – Chris Bowser wants “written report” added to 4B. Connie Baynham motioned to accept and Debbie Zachrewski seconded the motion.

Article 6 – Lee Downer motioned to accept without amendment and Debbie Zackrewski seconded the motion.

Article 7 – Gina St. Cyr motioned to accept without amendment and John Kerr seconded them motion.

Article 8 – Chris Bowser suggested we should add “as of print date” to the PIAA rule. Connie Baynham motioned to accept and Gina St. Cyr seconded the motion.

Article 9 – Gina St. Cyr motioned to accept without amendment and Connie Baynham seconded the motion.

Article 10 – Chris Bowser motioned to accept without amendment and Lorrie Bellavance seconded the motion.

Chris Bowser closed the meeting by thanking the by‐law committee as they did a great job revising the by-laws.

Teresa adjourned the meeting at 8:43pm

Lee Downer motioned to adjourn the meeting.

Betsy Schoedel read the minutes from the last meeting. Terri Mazzeo motioned to accept and Missy Garrick 2nd the motion.

Sue Chettle questioned the WPIAL rule about gift cards. She had a print out from a website that she read at the meeting and it showed that gift cards are not included in the list of appropriate gifts. Linda Lamberger also said that Lloyd strongly urged boosters to not give gift cards. Linda suggested that we ask the seniors what they want. Several people suggested that the seniors get their team jersey. Terri Mazzeo volunteered to ask seniors about the gift.

Kim Stoner motioned to eliminate the gift cards for seniors and Bill Bowen 2nd the motion. Bill Bowen asked if we should ask the seniors each year what gift they would like, Lori Bellavance thinks a parent of a senior should get the gift ideas from the seniors. Bill Bowen motioned to ask the seniors each year, when the team is finalized, what they want for senior gift that is in accordance with the WPIAL rules with a $100.00 budget. Sue Foster 2nd the motion. A vote was taken and there was a unanimous show of hands.

Terri talked about changing the person that puts out the blasts. She said she is not getting enough information. Linda asked for volunteers to take over the blast and there were no volunteers.

Joanne Bellis read the treasures report. Heidi Zimmerman motioned to accept and Missy Garrick 2nd the motion.

Pictures were discussed. There is a conflict with middle school game and pictures. Linda will check on game dates and picture dates and put out a blast when pictures will be taken.

Next we talked about when to turn in pop and ads and uniform handouts. Middle School will be from 5:30 to 6:00 on Thursday Sept. 3rd. Shelly, Heidi and Sondra are handing out and Sondra is collecting. High School will be from 6:30 - 7:00 on Thursday Sept. 3rd. Sue, Cheryl and Lori are handing out uniforms.

Connie Baynham asked if kids are guaranteed a position on team before ads and pop are due. Shelly Cichon told Connie to talk to Dave Thorn and Steve.

Bill Bowen asked if we are going to call a meeting after middle school is decided. Another meeting will be called, Linda will put out a blast.

Linda announced that boosters needed to nominate a new secretary. Terri Mazzeo nominated Heidi Zimmerman for secretary, Heidi accepted the nomination. Lori Bellavance motioned to accept Heidi for secretary and Suzy Baynham 2nd the motion.

Gina St.Cyr has concession stand openings for Sept. 17th and for October 8th and 15th.

Linda announced that ALL PICTURES will be rescheduled.

Teresa got info on the draw string backpacks and foam seats. She suggested that we should get extra with just "Ringgold Rams" on them to sell for spirit wear not just as gifts. Bill Bowen asked about soccer backpacks instead of duffel bags Linda is looking at Eurosport.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM

Betsy Schoedel read minutes. Chris Powell motioned to accept the minutes and Tracy Martin 2nd the motion.

Joanne Bellis read the treasurers report. Scott Belevance motioned to accept and Debbie Johnson 2nd the motion

Linda Lamberger read proposed budget for 2009-2010 season - paper was passed out.

Talked about the video and who should do it. Bill Bowen has an issue with who does the video because he got four and none of them work.

We then talked about spirit wear. Betsy Schoedel suggested getting gloves and Lori Bellavance suggested getting things other than clothes.

The Banquet was discussed, we talked about the gifts for the players. Several people questioned whether or not a player should get a jacket sophomore year if they didn't play freshman year. We talked about what the players got last year and should we stick with that or change the gifts. Lori Bellavance suggested soccer backpack instead of the big travel bag. Gina St. Cyr doesn't like the hats, Sue Chettle agreed and so did Shelly Cichon. We agreed to do away with the hats and replace them with drawstring bags, Linda is going to look into getting discounts on bags and backpacks and replacing duffle with backpacks. Dave Selby asked if the gift cards given to seniors conflict with WPIAL rules, Linda told him that that was not an issue and had been checked out before.

Last year the gift budget was $2500.00 this year Linda wants to budget $4500.00.

Next we discussed Youth Day scheduled for Saturday August 8th from 9:00 till 2 or 3, it was made clear that anybody interested in helping or donating anything that is was STRICKTLY VOLUNTEER. John Kerr said that the fryer was ready.

We picked a youth night and Senior night. Lori Bellavance and Bill suggested that Senior night should be when we play against Trinity. Senior Night is October 15, 2009 when we play Trinity and Youth night is September 17th when we play Cannon-Mac.

Concession stand is handled by Gina St. Cyr. We have six home games and everyone needs to work and bring a hot item or a dessert. There are 80 parents and 6 home games. Tentatively set that 6 people will work for JV and 6 people will work Varsity. Two people will bring a hot food item and 2 people will bring a dessert for the JV game and 2 people will bring a hot food item and 2 people will bring a dessert for the Varsity game. All food needs to be at the concession for the JV game.

The Banquet was discussed. We are going to Hugo's this year on Nov. 14th. Linda wondered if anyone had any suggestions for a venue for next year and we are talking about it now because we have to sign the agreement with Hugo's the night of the banquet.

Dave Selby suggested the Beach Room, it holds 200 people and Chris Powell will get prices. Hugo's charges $10.00 per person.

Bill Bowen thinks we should just stay at Hugo's. Linda wanted to know peoples thoughts on door prizes and if we think that we should do away with them after a short discussion it was decided with a large show of hands that we should do away with them. Lori Bellavance motioned and Debbie Johnson 2nd the motion.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:50

Committee sign-up sheet was put out after meeting.

Thank you to all of those who sold the raffle tickets.  Sue Chettle sold the winning ticket!  We will have another drawing for July 3.  If you are interested in selling the tickets please contact Suzy Baynham at 724-348-6166.

Linda