REGULAR MEETING - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

June 18, 2005

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Youth Soccer Association, Inc., was called to order by President Denise Edwards at the Sheraton Richmond West at 12:16 pm. Board members present were:

Denise Edwards President
Ray Greenberg Vice President
Roger Underhill Secretary
Jim Bonfils Treasurer
Bob Maynes North Recreational Commissioner
Tom Gross DC Recreational Commissioner
Ron Bedwell Central Recreational Commissioner
Ken Halloway Southeast Recreational Commissioner
John Singleton West Recreational and Travel Commissioner
Debi Honaker Boys North Travel Commissioner
Tom Halstead Boys Southeast Travel Commissioner
Anne Thompson Girls North Travel Commissioner

Board Member Jane Orem was excused. Also present were Julie Caramanica (VYSA Administrator) and Lisa Wilson (VYSA Program Administrator).

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS BOARD MINUTES
A motion was made and seconded to approve the May 18, 2005 Board meeting minutes. The motion was approved.

APPOINTMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Denise Edwards reported that John Singleton had been nominated to the position of West Recreational Commissioner, but no West Recreational Clubs were in attendance so a vote could not be taken. A motion was made and seconded to approve the appointment of John Singleton to the position of West Recreational Commissioner. The motion was approved.

The position of Central Travel Commissioner was left vacant with the resignation of Tom Wilson. Monica Hall was recommended to fill that position. She serves as CEO of Virginia CASL. Peggy Borgard was also recommended for the appointment. Board members spoke in favor of both individuals recommended to fill the position. Board members voted by secret ballot and Monica Hall was selected to be appointed to the position.

USSF FOUNDATION DINNER
The USSF Foundation is holding a dinner to raise funds. The dinner will be held in Washington DC on September 15, 2005. Tickets cost $1,000 per person or $10,000 per table. It was noted that the Foundation has been very supportive of VYSA member clubs. It was suggested that VYSA purchase a number of tickets and select by lottery, from a list of Board members interested in attending, to fill the seats. A motion was made and seconded that VYSA purchase a table. There was concern the cost was too high. A motion was made and seconded to amend the original motion to spend $5000. The amendment was approved. It was suggested that Denise be one of the attendees and others be selected from those interested in attending. A motion was made and seconded to amend the motion to spend $2000. The motion to amend and the motion to spend $5000 were both withdrawn. Each board member was asked to suggest an amount to spend. Board members agreed on $4000. A motion was made and seconded to purchase 4 tickets at $1000 each. The motion was approved. Board members were asked to contact their respective Clubs and Leagues to encourage them to participate as well, particularly those who have benefitted from the Foundation.

Denise asked that Board members interested in attending contact her.

SECRETARY’S REPORT
Reston FC has submitted an application for membership as a Recreational Club. Roger Underhill reported they would continue as a Travel Only club in the Fall, but begin a recreational program in the Spring and recommended approval. A motion was made and seconded to approve their membership contingent upon receipt of registration fees. The motion was approved.

Skyline Club Soccer League has submitted an application for membership as a Travel League run out of SOCA. Roger recommended approval. A motion was made and seconded to approve their membership contingent upon receipt of registration fees. The motion was approved.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:02 pm.

Prepared by
Julie Caramanica
VYSA Administrator

Next Meeting is July 20, 2005, at 7:00 pm at the Sheraton West in Richmond.