TUBGTPA General Membership Meeting

TUBGTPA General Membership Meeting April 7, 2009 7 p.m.

Attendance: Patti Adair (Nick Adair), Rob Bunnell/Mike Lemley (Mike Lemley), Howard Covenko (Noah Forsman), Charlie Doelp (Zach Doelp), Diane Eigner (Evan Eigner), William Lee (Billy Lee), Loren Roscoe (Jacob Roscoe), Stella Tsai (Atticus Tsai-McCarthy).

1. Coaches’ Update (Fred Turoff) a. Overall, this year’s program was successful; 16 of 17 gymnasts advanced to Regionals. b. 3 Boys are going to Nationals, Najee Richardson, Bob DiRugeris and Evan Eigner (maybe Alex Galler). c. There are several routes to Nationals, which are being held in Cinncinati d. Temple may host Regionals for Compulsory Boys next year. Bill Lee asked Fred to follow up with the Regional Chair. e. The Coaches’ Congress is scheduled this August. Murph, Theo and Fred are scheduled to go. TUBGTPA will pay for Murph and Theo. f. Fred is still waiting to hear from Joe Catrambone about optional boys coach position. Also a Korean coach may be coming in to work with Temple Men and Optional Boys. g. We will have 2 graduating seniors, Nick Sachetti and Najee Richardson. Nick is going to work at camps this summer and go to Springfield U. in the fall. Najee’s post-graduate plans are still in formation. h. Summer hours will begin on June 22, 2009 (5-9 p.m.). i. USGA Registration is increasing to $115. j. We had discussion about challenges of hiring head coach for optionals, including salary and hours. Also, concerns were raised about the lack of continuity of coaches at meets, even if the coaching is appropriate at practice. Options were discussed, including increase in tuition, fundraising including a weekend clinic for fundraising or summer camp?

4. Uniforms. Consensus was to keep current uniforms but change the warm- up. Loren Roscoe will make recommendations and agreed to serve as the uniform coordinator for FY 2010 season.

5. TBI. (Diane Eigner). a. TBI debriefing: Howard Covenko suggested that TUBGTPA should arrange for access to bleachers (via baseball coaches office). Need to get key from facilities.

1 b. Cheeseburger rolls (hotdog style) were popular food item. c. Need to make separate arrangements or schedule for feeding the gymnasts/families during the meet. d. Russell Meddin suggested that we should own the equipment we use including, but not limited to, Popcorn machine. e. 50/50? (College boys do this sort of fundraising); Loren Roscoe suggested a so-called “Chinese” Auction where each person buys a sheet of tickets and has the option of using as many tickets (or chances) he chooses for one of 3 to 5 items. f. Need to improve Sound system. Need meeting with electrician before next meet. Should we be using different ports? g. Kudos to Robin D. and Monica S, for securing donations of coffees. h. Admissions: Rob Bunnell agreed to create signs for admissions. Agreed that including program in cost of admission is the best admissions system.

6. Treasurer Report. (Lee Morrow). a. Expenses were higher. We did not have inventory from prior year to sell. b. Concessions were comparable to last year, but we did not have the volleyball meet traffic this year, c. Admissions higher. d. In sum, we’re $1000 under what we made last year. Considered decent outcome given economy, fewer kids. e. Expect $900 minimum of per family. f. Coaches Expenses. On par from last year. g. PRO SCORE – need to confirm whether this is last payment for PRO SCORE. Diane to investigate whether PROSCORE software upgrades are available or necessary. We may want wireless capacity.

7. TUMGT Team Gift? a. PRO SCORE upgrade. b. Springboard? c. Buy them a security system? d. Diane will ask Fred for suggestions.

8. Nominations for Officers FY 2010 a. William Lee – President b. Diane Eigner – VP, Meet Coordinator c. Lee Morrow – Treasurer d. Julianna Penneys –Travel Secretary (with coaching from H.Galler). e. Stella Tsai – Recording Secretary.

9. Miscellaneous

2 a. Howard Covenko suggested that we seek sponsorship funding etc from GK or Joe Corbi (at Parkettes). b. Patti will circulate letter for Sponsorships. c. Stella Tsai and Lee Morrow agreed to form by-law committee to review and make recommendations, if any, at next Board meeting (will ask Joan Rosoff to assist): i. Scholarships. ii. Terms (2 year terms for officers?) iii. Propose Conflict of Interest and other policies pertinent to questions asked by IRS on 990 forms. (We file EZ form),

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.