Danvers Youth Football, Inc.

 

Minutes of the Monthly Board Meeting of December 10, 2003

 

 

The monthly board meeting of Danvers Youth Football, Inc. was held on December 10, 2003 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Danvers, MA.

 

Attendance:      Paul Fitch, Bill Harrison, Tom Ladd, Barry Little, Tom Marden, Bob Marraffa, Tom Opie, Mike Skiotis, Rich Smith, Duke St. Pierre, Sam Valenti

 

The meeting was called to order by Sam Valenti, President at 8:19 PM.

 

I.                    Secretary’s Report (Tom Ladd)

·         Approval of 11/12/2003 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 Tom Marden, seconded by Bob Marraffa, and unanimously PASSED.

 

II.         Treasurer’s Report (Tom Opie)

·         Tom distributed the year end report for the review of all members present.  Net income for the year was nearly $7,000, principally due to the fact that fundraising (yearbook) and snack bar both exceeded targets.

·         With a cash balance in excess of $20K, Mike Skiotis suggested that we investigate higher interest bearing accounts.  Sam Valenti pointed out that this would mean the league would need to file taxes, and perhaps an attorney in the program might be of assistance.

·         Sam informed the group of ongoing discussions with Danvers Youth Lacrosse, whereby the Thorpe School field might be established for both youth football and lacrosse, since the field dimensions are similar and their seasons do not conflict.  The renovation cost of approximately $70K would be split between the two leagues.  Sam suggested that this would be a worthwhile use of the DYF current cash balance.

 

III.               Equipment Returns (Tom Marden)

·         Tom reported outstanding equipment (helmets/shoulder pads) as follows:

o        A:  1

o        JVA:  5

o        B:  0

o        JVB White:  1

o        JVB Blue:  1

o        C:  0

 

·         Tom has cleaned out the equipment room.  Bill Harrison, looking to make an impression on the league’s officers, generously donated some racking (from Toys R Us) for the room.

 

IV.              Nominations for 2004 DYF Board

 

Nominations for the 2004 DYF Board were made as follows:

  • President – Tom Ladd was nominated by Sam Valenti and seconded by Mike Skiotis.
  • Executive Vice President – Sam Valenti was nominated by Mike Skiotis and seconded by Bob Marraffa.  Bob Marraffa was nominated by Sam Valenti and seconded by Paul Fitch.
  • Treasurer – Rich Smith was nominated by Tom Ladd and seconded by Barry Little.
  • Secretary – Mike Skiotis was nominated by Tom Ladd and seconded by Bill Harrison.
  • Vice President, Administration – Ron Hennessey was nominated by Sam Valenti and seconded by Tom Marden.
  • Vice President, Football – Sam Valenti was nominated by Tom Ladd and seconded by Paul Fitch.
  • Vice President, Operations – Paul Fitch was nominated by Sam Valenti and seconded by Mike Skiotis.
  • Vice President, Purchasing & Equipment – Tom Marden was nominated by Sam Valenti and seconded by Bill Harrison.
  • Vice President, Cheering – Open.
  • Publicity Agent – Bill Harrison was nominated by Tom Ladd and seconded by Mike Skiotis.

 

  • Sam Valenti announced that he would make a formal proposal to add a new board position at the annual meeting in January.  This position will most likely be responsible for registration.  Duke St. Pierre expressed interest in the new post.
  • The idea of forming a committee to oversee the snack bar was suggested by Sam.  Barry Little expressed interest in chairing that committee.

 

V.                 New Business

·         Sam attended the CAYFL banquet and reported that it went well.  Bob Marraffa Jr., TJ Fossa, and Michael Pursley represented Danvers A team.

·         Tom Marden announced that the annual coach’s clinic sponsored by Riddell is scheduled for February 6-8 at the Sheraton Ferncroft in Danvers.  He will submit the registration form with the names of all DYF coaches.

·         Tom Ladd made a motion to move the Annual Meeting (for election of officers), scheduled for the third Thursday in January (per the amended By-Laws) to immediately precede the monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14.  The motion was seconded by Sam Valenti and unanimously APPROVED.

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Bob Marraffa, seconded by Paul Fitch, and unanimously PASSED at 9:10 PM.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Wednesday, January 14, 2004 @ 8:15 PM, Knights of Columbus Hall.

 

Submitted to Board for approval by:

 

Thomas W. Ladd

Secretary