M.U.T.S. meeting: Thursday, October 1, 2009

 

Members present:  D. Gasparo, T. Littlefield, R. Regina, N. Stephan, B. Walkley, J. Whitney; (late arrivals: T. Murphy, B. Blair, S. Keefe, D. Littlefield). Team reps:  B. Kokot, Robinson, N.

 

Call to order: B. Walkley (President) @ 8:05p.m.

 

  • Review of fiscals by Jim Whitney (Treasurer); handouts dispersed with itemized expenses noted & discussed in detail; discussed N.J. tax exempt status; reviewed outstanding dues from any teams.
  • Fundraising:  Rocco Regina (Fundraising asst.) proposed having a master list distribution to reach all parents, so that there can be an adequate pool of volunteers for various events…  Congratulations & appreciation to Sharon Keefe & Rocco Regina for their successful efforts with the mums sale(s), as well as N. Robinson for arranging the low $ & supply of the plants.
  • Review of gym rentals for off season training; weekday training was significantly less expensive, rather than weekend training; there is a possibility that the times/days are subject to change..
  • Jen – Lo weekly lining of fields: discussed ongoing cost & consideration of an alternate company, open bidding, or parent volunteers; consensus was that the services were adequate @ present price…  Concern was noted that field # 7 had to be relined prior to Saturday travel games…
  • Nets: one state cup game had to be delayed due to netting not being properly secured; discussed obtaining stronger ties to secure netting with C. Cutler (field maint. liaison).
  • Reviewed possibility of purchasing newer line marking machines; cost to be picked up by the Rec dept?
  • Portable lights: set up of 2-3 lights for night practice only; Sharon Keefe volunteered to appear @ Monday night Rec. board meeting to propose request…
  • Fundraising agenda: sale of azaleas/daisies in the spring around Mothers day; Rollerskating @ some point in the winter (again on Super Bowl Sunday?)
  • Upcoming elections in June, 2010.  The need for someone to step up for MOSA rep & Club president.  Reiterated the need to have all teams represented by either coaches/parents; no representation tonight from the following teams:  Reign/Storm/Strykers/Avalanche/Mustangs…

 

Meeting adjourned:  9:30p.m. 

 

Respectfully submitted:  MUTS secretary/Tom Murphy