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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 6:20 pm. Board members present were:
Denise Edwards President
Larry Monaco Vice President
George Sadler Secretary
Linda Sadler Registrar
Doug Strobel Central Recreational Commissioner
Ken Halloway Southeast Recreational Commissioner
Jim Bonfils Boys North Travel Commissioner
Roger Underhill Boys Central Travel Commissioner
Anne Thompson Girls North Travel Commissioner
Board members Jeff Skigen, Bob Maynes, John Livengood, John Singleton, Tom Halstead, and Jane Orem were excused. Also present were Julie Caramanica (VYSA Administrator), Gordon Miller (VYSA Technical Director), Alan Liotta (SYRA), James Edwards, and Cindy Strobel.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS BOARD MINUTES
A motion was made and seconded to approve the November 19, 2003, Board meeting minutes. The minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s Report was distributed (Attachment A).
REGION I HOST TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
A motion was made and seconded that VYSA establish a special committee, to be known as the Region I Host Tournament Committee, having the following responsibilities:
(1) preparing and submitting a bid to Region I, on behalf of VYSA, to be the host State Association for the Region I Cup Championships in 2005 and 2006 in the Virginia Beach area; and
(2) if Region I approves the VYSA bid and designates VYSA as the host State Association for the 2005 and 2006 Championships, making all preparations and commitments and carrying out all activities that may be appropriate in regard to being the host State Association for those Championships, with those preparations, commitments and activities being in accordance with the Region I policy on hosting requirements.
The motion was approved.
The Board went into Executive Session.
KIDSAFE BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY
The KidSafe Background Check Policy was distributed to the Board for consideration for approval at the January Board meeting. The Board was asked to approve at this meeting, the letter included in that policy to request an explanation of information found on a background check. A motion was made and seconded to approve the "Letter to Request Explanation of Information Found on Background Check". It was suggested that the word "included" in the letter be changed to "revealed". The motion passed.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
George Sadler reported that Ralph Shipler has pleaded guilty to all charges filed against him and will be sentenced in February. Sanctions to be imposed by VYSA will be discussed at the February meeting.
George also reported that Charles David Akers from Roanoke County was found gulity of pointing a loaded rifle at a coach. A motion was made and seconded that Charles David Akers be banned from all soccer activities under the jurisdictions of VYSA, US Youth Soccer and USSF, including games and practices, indefinitely. The motion was approved.
STATE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
The State Administrator’s Report (Attachment B) was distributed. Julie Caramanica noted that it includes the list of clubs that have not yet submitted Fall data. Those clubs may be placed in bad standing next month.
Julie also asked that Board members attending the VYSA Workshop and needing overnight accommodations contact the State Office to register and to make room reservations.
The VYSA Directory will be printed in January. Julie asked all corrections be sent to the State Office before the office closes for the holidays.
ODP MANUAL
The ODP Manual was distributed to the Board for consideration for approval at the January Board meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm.
Prepared by
Julie Caramanica
VYSA Administrator
Next Meeting is January 21, 2004, at 7:30 pm at the Sheraton West in Richmond.
