Danvers Youth Football,
Inc.
The monthly board meeting of Danvers Youth Football, Inc. was held on February 13, 2001 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Danvers, MA.
Attendance: Kevin Doble, Paul
Fitch, Chris Fitzgerald, Ron Hennessey, Tom Ladd, Tom Marden, Bob Marraffa, Stu
Orloff, Mike Skiotis, Sam Valenti
The meeting was called to
order by Sam Valenti, President at 8:35 PM.
Approval of 01/09/2002 meeting minutes. Copies of the minutes were distributed for the review of all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Ron Hennessey, seconded by Tom Marden, and unanimously PASSED.
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The compiled survey results
were distributed to all members present.
Although the feedback was quite favorable, there was still some question
as to the purpose and findings of the survey. After a lengthy discussion, most felt
that it would serve as a tool to assist in coach evaluations as well as to help
pinpoint reasons for players leaving the program.
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Sam Valenti indicated that,
in view of some of the ratings and comments, that the league should compose a
“mission” or “philosophy” statement to be distributed to parents at the
beginning of the season. In
addition, he strongly urged each coach to write a letter to parents explaining
their own philosophy and approach.
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Purchasing & Equipment
(Tom Marden). Tom will be assessing
the helmets that require recertification and will be making a recommendation as
to how many should be reconditioned.
Recertification costs $5.00 per helmet and reconditioning $17.99 (with an
additional $4.00 for painting).
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Publicity (Kevin
Doble). It will cost $35.00 for
domain registration this year. We
will discuss web site design and content at the next
meeting.
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Cheering (Chris
Fitzgerald). Chris anticipates 24
cheerleaders each for the 7th and 8th grades next season,
and likely 90-100 for the entire program.
The availability of qualified coaches (some were hired from Salem State
College last year) and gym time/space are concerns for keeping the numbers at a
minimum. Depending on registration,
decisions will need to be made later re: tryouts, competition, etc. The estimated cost per cheerleader is
$68.00. The uniforms purchased last
year for the A and B squads have been collected and stored, and will be reused
next season.
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Football (Mike
Skiotis). Mike is working with the
Danvers Touchdown Club on the snack bar renovation project (close up,
electricity, lighting, locked storage area, …) but doesn’t yet have an estimate
as to the cost to DYF.
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Operations (Paul
Fitch). Paul will determine the
cost per game (referees, EMT, …) for the next meeting. The number of games will not be known
until the CAL schedule is finalized.
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Tom Opie will distribute
last year’s budget at the next meeting so that it may be used as a baseline for
determining the 2002 budget. Sam or
Tom L. will notify Tom O.
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Publicity Agent – Kevin
Doble was unanimously ELECTED.
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A By-Law change to reduce
the number of Board positions from 11 to 10 will be introduced at the next
meeting.
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Sam received a letter from
Cheryl Marshall asking for a contribution toward a presentation by Bob Bigelow
(former NBA player) on youth sports.
A motion was made by Sam, seconded by Tom Marden, and unanimously PASSED
to contribute $100. The
presentation will likely take place in the spring.
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There will be a Youth Sports
Jamboree at the DHS cafeteria this Saturday, February16 from 9:00 AM until
Noon. Tom Marden, Chris Fitzgerald,
and Tom Ladd will set up a table for DYF.
A
motion to adjourn was made by Paul Fitch, seconded by Bob Marraffa, and
unanimously PASSED at 9:53 PM.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March 13, 2001 @ 8:15 PM,
Knights of Columbus Hall.
Submitted to Board for
approval by:
Thomas W.
Ladd
Secretary