Danvers Youth Football, Inc.

 

Minutes of the Monthly Board Meeting of December 12, 2001

 

 

The monthly board meeting of Danvers Youth Football, Inc. was held on December 12, 2001 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Danvers, MA.

 

Attendance:      Paul Fitch, Ron Hennessey, Dave Johnson, Tom Ladd, Tom Marden,

Mike O’Gara, Tom Opie, Dave Perry, Mike Skiotis, Sam Valenti

 

The meeting was called to order by Sam Valenti, Executive Vice President at 8:41 PM.

 

I.                    Secretary’s Report (Tom Ladd)

Approval of 11/14/2001 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 Sam Valenti, and unanimously PASSED.

 

II.                 Treasurer’s Report (Tom Opie)

Tom distributed the DYF Income Statement as of the end of November.  He is still pursuing a few bounced checks (registration, DYF apparel, etc.).  For the year, the league ran very close to budget with income $1,788 favorable and expenses $1,418 unfavorable.  Some members expressed surprise that only $113 in profit resulted from apparel sales.  Tom agreed to recheck those figures.  A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was made by Ron Hennessey, seconded by Mike Skiotis, and unanimously PASSED.

 

III.               Equipment Returns (Mike O’Gara)

·         Mike distributed a list of unreturned equipment.  6 players (mostly AA) still have equipment outstanding.  In addition, one coach still must return the blocking pads issued to him.  Dave Johnson, Tom Opie, and Sam Valenti will follow up with the AA players.

·         Approximately 200 helmets are due to be sent out for certification next year ($5 per helmet).

·         Mike indicated that more small helmets (for 4th graders) and large shoulder pads (for 7th/8th graders) should be ordered for next year.

·         Mike suggested that a $250 scholarship be awarded to high school graduates who participated in Danvers Youth Football (player and cheerleader).  This will be considered for next year’s budget.

 

IV.              DYF Survey

·         As discussed at the November meeting, Tom Ladd distributed a DYF survey and cover letter compiled by Mike Skiotis, Sam Valenti, and himself.  After a lengthy debate as to the merits (content, audience, etc.) of the survey, a motion was made by Ron Hennessey, and seconded by Dave Johnson, to table the discussion until the next meeting.  The motion was DEFEATED by a vote of 7-3.

·         Further debate ensued and finally a motion was made by Tom Marden, and seconded by Mike Skiotis, to accept and send the survey as written.  The motion was DEFEATED by a vote of 6-4.

·         The debate continued.  A motion was made Mike Skiotis, and seconded by Tom Marden, to accept the survey as written, but to modify the cover letter to be addressed as “Dear Parents and Children,” rather than “Dear Parents,”.  The motion PASSED by a vote of 6-3.

 

V.                 Nominations for 2002 DYF Board

 

Nominations for the 2002 DYF Board were made as follows:

·         President – Sam Valenti was nominated by Paul Fitch and seconded by Dave Perry.

·         Executive Vice President – Bob Marraffa was nominated by Mike Skiotis and seconded by Dave Perry.

·         Treasurer – Tom Opie was nominated by Sam Valenti and seconded by Dave Perry.

·         Secretary – Tom Ladd was nominated by Tom Marden and seconded by Dave Perry.

·         Vice President, Administration – Ron Hennessey was nominated by Dave Perry and seconded by Tom Marden.

·         Vice President, Football – Mike Skiotis was nominated by Dave Perry and seconded by Sam Valenti.

·         Vice President, Operations – Paul Fitch was nominated by Tom Marden and seconded by Sam Valenti.

·         Vice President, Fundraising – No nominations made.

·         Vice President, Purchasing & Equipment – Tom Marden was nominated by Sam Valenti and seconded by Mike Skiotis.

·         Vice President, Cheering – Christine Fitzgerald was nominated by Dave Perry and seconded by Sam Valenti.

·         Publicity Agent – Kevin Doble was nominated by Dave Perry and seconded by Sam Valenti.  Dave Johnson was nominated by Dave Perry and seconded by Ron Hennessey.

 

All nominations will remain open until the January elections.

 

 

VI.              New Business

·         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 9, 2002.  The motion was seconded by Ron Hennessey and unanimously APPROVED.

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Sam Valenti, seconded by Ron Hennessey, and unanimously PASSED at 9:59 PM.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Wednesday, January 9, 2001 @ 8:15 PM, Knights of Columbus Hall.

 

 

Submitted to Board for approval by:

 

 

 

 

Thomas W. Ladd

Secretary