Danvers Youth Football, Inc.

Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of July 18, 2001

A special board meeting of Danvers Youth Football, Inc. was held on July 18, 2001 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Danvers, MA.

Attendance: Anna Bertini, Paul Fitch, Larry Fravel, Ron Hennessey, Dave Johnson, Tom Ladd, Wendy McDonald, Steve Pasquariello, Dave Perry, Mike Skiotis, Sam Valenti.

The meeting was called to order by Dave Perry, President at 8:50 PM.

I. AA Team Coaches

· Currently, 33 and 28 players are registered in the 8^th and 7^th grades respectively. However, we anticipate six additional registrants in the 7^th grade, bringing that total to 34.

· With 67 players in the 7^th and 8^th grades combined, discussion centered on whether there should be two or three teams in total. Mike Skiotis presented three possible options:

1) One A team (33 players) and two AA teams (17 players each).

2) One A team (33 players) and one AA team (34 players).

3) One A team (22-25 players) and two AA teams (combined 7^th/8^th).

· A motion was made by Larry Fravel for Option #2 and was seconded by Steve Pasquariello. Tom Ladd suggested that the group first consider the merits of two vs. three teams and, if three were decided upon, discuss how to implement afterwards. Larry withdrew his motion.

· After a lengthy discussion, a roll call vote of the Board Members present was taken. By a margin of 6-4, it was decided that there would be three teams. Thus Option #2 (see above) was eliminated.

· The discussion moved on to how best way to arrange the rosters of the three teams. Dave Perry stated a strong preference for cutting some kids from the A squad so that they may get more playing time at the AA level. Anna Bertini argued that kids would rather practice every day with other 8^th graders than be cut, even though it would mean more playing time at the AA level.

· Another roll call vote of the Board Members present was taken. By a margin of 6-5, it was determined that Option #3 (see above) would be implemented for the 2001 season.

· Dave Perry will draft a letter to all 8^th grade parents regarding the A squad tryouts (August 15, 16).

· A two-day evaluation for 7^th graders (AA squad) will take place on August 16, 17.

· A one day evaluation for 4^th graders (C squad) will take place on August 20.

· A motion to elect Dave Johnson and Larry Fravel as the AA head coaches was made by Mike Skiotis, seconded by Tom Ladd, and unanimously PASSED.

· A motion to elect Ron Hennessey and Tom Ladd as the C head coaches was made by Mike Skiotis, seconded by Sam Valenti, and unanimously PASSED.

· Mike announced that there will be a coach’s meeting on Thursday, 7/26 @ 8:00 PM at his house (18 Amherst St.).

A motion to adjourn was made by Wendy McDonald, seconded by Anna Bertini, and unanimously PASSED at 10:15 PM.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, August 8, 2001 @ 8:15 PM, Knights of Columbus Hall.

Submitted to Board for approval by:

Thomas W. Ladd

Secretary