GRAND ISLAND JUNIOR VIKING FOOTBALL, INC

MEETING MINUTES

       MAY 30, 2008

 

OPENING:

 

President Mike Mosher called the revised meeting to order at 8:15pm following open registration in the Nike Base Community Center .

 

ROLL CALL:

 

The Board Members present were:  Mike Mosher, John Chiarenza, Reine Akers, Sean Muggli, Joe Boudrow, Todd Brandon, Pete Terlecky, Traci Goc and Shirley Marsh.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The April minutes were distributed.  Motion made by Todd to accept and second by Pete to approve the minutes.  Motion approved.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

 

Sean distributed the report thru 4/30/08 is $6,754.43. Motion to approve by Shirley and second by Traci.  Motion approved.

 

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

 

Joe distributed the minutes from the May’s meeting.  The major discussion was the birth date change to December 1st.  The following explains the change:

 

7-8                85lb               Born on/after 12/1/99

9 waiver        65lbs             Born between 1/1/99 & 11/30/99

 

9-10             105lbs            Born on/after 12/1/97

11 waiver       85lbs            Born between 1/1/97 & 11/30/97

 

11-13           135lbs            Born on/after 12/1/94

 

EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR’S REPORT:

 

Per Todd there will NOT be any practices held at Veteran’s Park just games on our field! The areas of concern are the following:  The trailer needs towed and inspected and ext. cord.  The sled at Sidway, John to get okay. The pads will be responsibility of coaches.           

                                                                

REGISTRATION:

 

We discussed the numbers and what to do to get more players, the cheerleaders we have more than enough in each to coincide with the coaches as of that moment we showed approximately 14-85lb, 28-105lb, 17-135lb, 18 blue, 21 gold, 41 white.  Discussed that we would like to have at least 24 for 85 lb , number needed to field a team, who we thought hadn’t signed up and making phone calls….

 

CHEERLEADING COORDINATOR’S REPORT:

 

After the discussion of the current numbers in the White squad, there were other ideas discussed among the Board members of possible solutions.  Sean will check our insurance for the ratio requirement.  As of the end of that registration there is a waiting list and by the following Friday all squads will be closed due to ordering process.

 

CONCESSION STAND REPORT:

 

Per Shirley, she bought the ice machine which she feels will help and serve our purpose.  She is waiting for the estimates for pizza pricing in writing.  She will be away 6/13-20th.

 

FUNDRAISER’S REPORT:

 

Per Pete, he will check on having signs around for the corporate sponsors similar to baseballs; he will contact Mark Goc if we could use theirs instead of getting new signs made.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Ken Genova has requested to be the 135lb coach, motion was unanimously approved.

The assistants for 105lb as follows:  Todd Brandon, Joe Boudrow, Scott Morrow, Scott Buzby, Don Pfalzer, and Pete Terlecky, were approved pending background checks.  The assistants for the 85lb to be named at the next meeting and Mike will get Ken’s possible assistants.  Sean to check insurance if minors are allowed to assist in coaching.  Discussed the possible need for another registration for football players and decided to see how many more we get before the deadline for ordering jerseys. John to email Reine the banquet information. All Board members to get Reine what they want to go in the newsletter, to be mailed by June 30th, at the next meeting!

 

BY-LAWS: 

 

The changes were distributed and discussed, motion approved.  Reine to post approved minutes on website and get the By-Law changes to Jodi to change and post.

 

FIELD COMMITTEE:

 

Again all practices will be at Sidway! The logistics of the snack stand, lights??, sleds really need to get ironed out.  Also, Linda had said that a new podium and flagpole are possible for the upcoming season.  Joe to scout out the possibility of next to the Library and talk to Cecere.  John to check on the Lights situation…

 

WEBSITE COMMITTEE:

 

Per Reine, for everyone to review the website for all/any changes that need made and to get a list together.  Discussed having the coaches or one of their assistants get a game summary to Reine after each game to post to website and for Teddy at IsledeGrande.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

The Banquet??? John to have all the information for next meeting or email Reine.

Reine will introduce Joe Boudrow to Joe McConnell to discuss the wording required to get a Sam’s Club grant for possibly up to $1000, Joe M. is the general manager and came to Reine to do a letter request for him to submit for us!

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:25pm