Danvers Youth Football, Inc.

 

Minutes of the Monthly Board Meeting of July 9, 2003

 

 

The monthly board meeting of Danvers Youth Football, Inc. was held on July 9, 2003 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Danvers, MA.

 

Attendance:      Kevin Doble, Paul Fitch, Tom Ladd, Debbie LeBlanc, Barry Little,           Bob Marraffa, Tom Opie, Stu Orloff, Mike Skiotis, Rich Smith, Duke St. Pierre, Lyn Torrance, Sam Valenti

 

The meeting was called to order by Sam Valenti, President at 8:26 PM.

 

I.                    Secretary’s Report (Tom Ladd)

·         Approval of 06/11/2003 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 Mike Skiotis, seconded by Lyn Torrance, and unanimously PASSED.

 

II.         Treasurer’s Report (Tom Opie)

·         Tom reported that approximately $20K in registration income has been received thus far (not including checks received tonight) and $5,528 from the yearbook fundraiser (Production Marketing Services.

 

III.               Registration (Tom Ladd)

·         Tom distributed a summary of registrants to date.  At this time, 139 players and 106 cheerleaders have signed up for the 2003 season.

·         Still only 9 girls have registered for 5th grade cheering.  Debbie LeBlanc stated that registrations for this grade will be accepted until July 31st.  Kevin Doble will publicize in both local papers.

·         It appears that registration for football players will end up in the 150-155 range, based on coaches projections of unregistered players from 2002.  This number is down slightly from last season’s total of 161.

 

IV.              2003 Head Coach Appointments (Mike Skiotis)

·         Mike announced the following head coaching assignments for the upcoming season:

 

A                     Ron Hennessey                     

JVA                 Bob Marraffa             

B                      Tom Ladd                  

JVB                 Rich Smith                 

 

·         The C team position will remain open while Mike further evaluates the candidates.

·         Based on the registration numbers, there is the possibility of an additional JVB team.  A decision on this will be made within the next 2-3 weeks.

·         The CAYFL A & B schedules have been published (see handout).

·         Mike is in the process on constructing schedules for the JVA, JVB, and C teams.

·         All assistant coaches will be required to complete CORI forms prior to the season.

 

V.                 New Business

·         Sam briefed the group on the monthly CAYFL meeting:

-          The A team jamboree is scheduled for Sept. 7th in Marblehead.  Each town is required to provide two volunteers to assist that day.

-          The cheering competition will be held on Nov. 1st in Marblehead.  Two volunteers will be needed that day as well.

-          The CAL coaches meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20th in North Andover.

-          The league roster meeting is scheduled for Sept. 3rd at DHS (8:00 PM).

-          The CAYFL insurance fee is $1,146 for the season (Tom O. to send check).

             

·         Mike Skiotis announced that Mark Arnoldy has arranged for a loaner popcorn machine for the season.  Mike will move forward with the purchase of a new hot dog steamer.

·         Kevin Doble indicated that he is awaiting invoices for recently purchased apparel.

·         Tom Marden will distribute equipment to those attending the Bavaro Brothers Football Camp this Sunday (7/13).

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Bob Marraffa, seconded by Mike Skiotis, and unanimously PASSED at 9:03 PM.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Wednesday, August 13, 2003 @ 8:15 PM, Knights of Columbus Hall.

 

 

Submitted to Board for approval by:

 

Thomas W. Ladd

Secretary