Board Meeting of October 8, 2008

ATTENDEES
Dan Sullivan, Mike Cavalear, Lisa Stoyle, Jen Hardy, Chuck Pulselli, Dave Bostwick, Gary Parker, Ed Dennehy, Bill Mello, Mike Tropeano, Ralph Perrotto, Paul Allen, Fran Squatrito, A.J. Valeri, Jim Balkam

SECRETARY'S REPORT
Minutes from September 10, 2008 meeting were reviewed.  REPORT ACCEPTED.

TREASURER'S REPORT
Lisa Stoyle presented and reviewed a handout with income/expenses for 7/1/08-10/8/08. REPORT ACCEPTED.

OLD BUSINESS

BRICK FUNDRAISER
Three pallets of bricks have been laid down by Dave Bostwick, Gary Parker, Mike Cavalear and Kevin Winters. One more pallet would finish up the area started this fall. It will take about 9 pallets to finish in front of snack bar and brick the picnic area. Kingston Block has donated granite for PYS stone. Discussed idea of sponsorship granite stones. Prices will be researched. MOTION: Buy one pallet of bricks to finish up area started this fall. MOTION ACCEPTED.

CPR/AED COURSE
PYS attendance at the CPR/AED program was good. Board discussed purchase of AED Defibrillator unit at cost of $1,200. MOTION: Purchase one AED unit at cost of $1,200 for snack bar. MOTION PASSED.

REGISTRAR'S REPORT
No report. The number of U12 and U14 teams for the spring need to be set.

REFEREE COORDINATOR REPORT
No report.

COACHING EDUCATION REPORT
Ralph Perrotto reported approximately 50 kids are participating in PTUSA clinics. Discussed moving clinics to Hobomock field in the spring. MOTION: Allow PTUSA to use one U10 field on Mondays in the spring for clinics. MOTION PASSED. Ralph also reported about a winter indoor program at one of the schools for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Question was raised about whether indoor training is covered under our insurance. Jen Hardy will check with MYSA about insurance.

COASTAL REPORT
Fran Squatrito reported. PYS paid $80 in penalties (4 games) to Coastal last spring. January 10th: ref assignor certification. January 25th: ref assignor recertification. Coastal is discussing eliminating U18 teams and just having 1119 teams. Upcoming deadlines: 1st week in December number of teams for spring due. 1st week in January money due to Coastal.

NEW BUSINESS

SPONSHORSHIP COMMITTEE
A.J. Valeri will take over responsibility from Cathi Quigg. Looking for people to join committee.

2007-2008 FINANCIAL REVIEW
End of year financial review will be completed by Kelli Sullivan, CPA.here will be no rescheduling of games cancelled due to weather. Season was extended to account for weather.

EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS
At next meeting we will vote for Executive Board and Board member positions.

CLOTHING SALES
The snack bar will be taking over clothing sales. Order forms will be available at snack bar. Discussed idea of clothing sale night and online ordering.

PAPA GINO'S FUNDRAISER
Ralph Perrotto is organizing fundraiser in conjunction with Papa Gino's in Pembroke. PYS will get 20% of sales on specific date for purchase made with flyer. Information on date and the flyer will be emailed to PYS parents.

SELECT TEAM TRYOUT ISSUE
Dave Greenfield presented a letter requesting his son, Andrei, be allowed to be considered for the select U14B team. The player was not registered at the time of tryouts and was not allowed to register at the tryouts therefore he could not tryout. Evaluation guidelines were examined and discussed. The Board determined the player could register and if select coach wants to use discretionary pick on the player the Executive Board would need to approve.

COW BINGO
Working on obtaining the cow. Tentative date is Nov 1st, rain-out date Nov 8th.

MEETING ADJOURNED
9:13 PM
NEXT MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2008