Hopkins Sports Board Meeting

Monday, April 17, 2006

 

 

Attendance:  M. Peterson, M. Wiste, D. Meyer, J. Rouse, T. Undis, T. Hathaway, S. Minkel, K. Campbell, B. Nybo, M. Schaefer, M. Olson, C. Eischens, M. Grahek, J. Thibault

 

1)      M. Peterson started the meeting with opening remarks.

 

2)      Welcome to Meredith Wiste our new Treasurer!  Paid $117.10 to J. Rouse for Cushman battery; $475 to T. Undis for softballs.  T. Undis turned over checks from team registering for the Royal Rampage.  M. Wiste handed out proposed responsibilities for her new Treasurer position.  Independent auditors (2-3 people) will review documents during the year.  Recommendation that checks cut in excess of $500 has two signatures. 

 

ACTION:  Biffs satellite will be at West Jr. High starting May 1.  Jim to contact K. Johnston regarding placement of satellite and potential reimbursement for damage from last year.  Meredith to be placed on the billing address

ACTION:  M. Olson to get another copy of our 501c letter.

ACTION:  M. Wiste to verify last year’s taxes paid

ACTION:  M. Peterson and M. Wiste to meet at bank to get her access to financials. 

 

 

3)      T. Hathaway discussed whether a survey on winter gym should be done next year.  New summer kids signed up this year because of a friend or knew of the organization.

 

4)      Secretary’s Report was approved as written.

 

5)      M. Olson presented the Fundraiser Report.  He presented an update on the Royale.  M. Olson sent an e-mail to D. Johnson regarding priorities of capital improvements at the high school fields.  M. Peterson to follow up at a meeting with Dan later this week.

 

For Twins grants, you need a line item budget and schedule of completion for submission. 

 

            ACTION:  M. Grahek to contact Larry Parker for details on how they received a grant. 

ACTION:  M. Grahek to set up meeting with D. Johnson, M. Peterson and A. Campbell regarding high school facility upgrades.

 

6)      Winter Gym closed for the season.  Will move the equipment from Eisenhower to West Junior High on Saturday. 

 

ACTION:  M. Olson to contact Judy to get schedule of who is using fields and when.

ACTION:  Coaches at West Jr. High fields to record who is out at West on a daily basis for evaluation of field usage and permitting.

           

7)      Evaluation Committee – Outdoor evaluations schedule this Sunday from 10:30 – 3:00 for 14U’s.

 

8)      Summer Registrations numbers by team were reviewed.  Equipment needs to get to all teams.  Have 6 first aid kids but need to purchase more.

 

ACTION:  T. Undis to ensure all teams have adequate equipment

ACTION:  S. Minkel to purchase additional first aid kits.

ACTION:  Coaches when you get your schedule, e-mail copy to M. Schaefer and T. Luther

 

9)      Royal Rampage Update – 24 teams (12 for both 10U and 12U) have registered to date for the tournament.  Permits and concession stand available for the Rampage.  Discussed 2 concepts for pool play and bracket play.  Rampage has 5 game guarantees.

 

ACTION:  T. Undis/P. Hathaway to draft budget for Rampage

 

10)   MMFL Update – all coaches who received berths earned last fall need commitment back by June 20th.  MMFL offering a $500 scholarship for 16/18U players.  600 teams are signed up for summer.  Hopkins Sports pays for national tournament entry fees. 

 

11)   Old Business:   Cushman fixed and back in working order – Thanks! J. Rouse.  First week of games is May 8th.  Need to train the field crews on appropriate field preparation. 

 

12)   New Business:  J. Thibault to set quote on visors for teams. 

 

13)   Meeting adjourned at 9:30  Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Hopkins VFW.

 

Respectfully Submitted

Cheryl Eischens