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Connecticut Junior Soccer Association Board of Directors’ Meeting May 11, 2009

The following were in attendance:

Al Bell, Dave Brouillette, Tony Carvalho, Dick Cavanaugh, Michael Dahlem, Andrea Duffy, Joe Filippetti, Brett Jones, Milan Keser, Tom Mattera, Paul Ormiston, John Riley, Tom Skarbek, Kathy Zolad, Austin Daniels, Steve Hinchliffe, Vic Santos, Sue Schultz, and Gerry Koppe (filling in for Robbie Rickert)

The following were absent:

Tim Blake, Jim Brown, Joe Conte, Maggie Girard, Marc Glass, Chafik Rebai, Robbie Rickert, Shaun Bailey, and Joe Zizik.

Kathy started the meeting at 7:30 PM. Kathy announced NW District VP, Dave Gold resigned, effective April 30. Kathy then introduced, Paul Ormiston as the new NW District VP.

Minutes:

The minutes of April 13 and March 9, 2009 were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

Andrea Duffy had a question regarding the financial statements as each month not all districts are complete. John Riley stated that SW was late coming in and NW just came in. Both are here now and this will be reflected by the end of this week. Judy will get a preliminary report to you.

ODP Tryout times and schedule is in your packet and it is on our website.

Tournament:

Tom Skarbek stated a new tournament – Academica Collegiate Soccer Showcase, November 14-15, 2009 for Girls and November 21-22, 2009 for Boys is being approved.

Other tournaments that have been approved – FSB Shootout September 5-7, 2009, Bethel Columbus Day October 10-11, 2009, and Newington Reese-Potter Columbus Day October 10-11, 2009. Page 2 May 11, 2009 Minutes

Steve Hinchliffe stated that they are at the Semi-Final round of the State Cup. Finals will be on May 31, 2009 at Newington High School. The CT Cup finals will be held on June 13 in Simsbury.

Steve reported on many concerns with the referees with cards and various other events taking place. Also Steve mentioned that many of the cup people have been receiving calls after 10:30-11PM. He reminded all that calls are to be prior to 9:00 PM and that teams may email scores up to midnight.

Registration:

Joe Zizik’s registration report was handed out to the BOD. Many clubs have not uploaded yet. Most problems have been with the finalization. There are three steps – Upload, Finalize, and Submit.

State Youth Referee Administrator Report:

There have been many referee issues. Jim is reviewing the referee reports.

Administrator’s Report:

We need data from all BOD members for the Secretary of State Report. Sue handed out the Annual Update Information Form. She also reminded all that the 2009-2010 Club Affiliation Form is due by June 1. The form is on our website and can be completed as a word document and emailed to the office.

Director of Coaching:

Austin stated that last of the scheduled coaching courses is coming to an end. There will be D License in Darien on July 1. He also announced that we will be hosting a TOPSoccer coaching course September 13 at St. Joseph’s in West Hartford. St. Joseph’s is charging us a $375 hosting fee (gym, classroom and outdoor fields). Tom Skarbek and Dick Cavanaugh stated that Central/NC Districts will split the hosting fee for this course. Austin thanked them very much.

Mission Statement:

After many months of discussion the following mission statement was proposed… Page 3 May 11, 2009 Minutes

Connecticut Junior Soccer Association – Mission Statement

Connecticut Junior Soccer Association is committed to serve and educate its membership through the development, promotion, and administration of youth soccer in the State of CT. Motion to adopt the above mission statement was made by Tom Skarbek, seconded by Dick Cavanaugh. All were in favor with one abstention.

New Business:

Positive Coaching Alliance:

Each district was asked to provide Austin with the name of a candidate to participate in the webinar for Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). We have a free six month partnership with PCA. Topics discussed are referee abuse, coaching abuse, more than just about winning a game, role in youth athletics, PCA is geared towards developing the whole person, not just the sport issues. Mike Dahlem volunteered to be the NC candidate.

CT Cup Residency Rule:

There was much discussion regarding this issue. Kathy stated that she would have residency and its effect on our programs as the main discussion for the President’s Meeting in August.

Premier Tryout Window:

Motion was made by Tony Carvalho, seconded by Joe Filippetti to do a quick poll of the BOG and see it they wish to revise the current tryout window. The BOD will accept whatever the BOB decides for this season. All were in favor.

Kathy stated that she had inquiries from vendors for a goal package that we could offer to our clubs.

Kathy also stated that the four signers for the Northwest District checking account are the following – President, Kathleen Zolad, Treasurer, John Riley, District Vice President, Paul Ormiston, and District Treasurer Dave Brouillette.

Kathy also stated that we have an intern work at the CJSA office this summer. She is a Recreation major at SCSU. She will help out with ODP, Cup and various other duties. Page 4 May 11, 2009 Minutes

Kathy would also like the BOD to begin working on our vision statement, keeping our mission statement in mind. A general discussion on vision statements will be on the June agenda.

Good of the Game:

SE has hired coaches to go to various towns and work with the rec teams to help them with their skills.

Al Bell mentioned that he will have a meeting May 21 7PM for the U23 league.

The next BOD meeting will be June 8, 2009.

Respectfully submitted,

Gerry Koppe, CJSA Office Staff