LNGS BOARD MEETING

November 2, 2005

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm. at Crown Valley Park in the lower Patio Room by CFO Diane Craig.  Members in attendance:  Diane Craig, Linda Kmett, Judy Slone, Dale Wickman, Jodi Cocuzzo, Ed Kmett, Scott Larkins, Lynn Hummer, Dorie Parker, Terry Hurst, Lisa Mansfield, and Deb Letourneau

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm. at Crown Valley Park in the lower Patio Room by CFO Diane Craig.  Members in attendance:  Diane Craig, Linda Kmett, Judy Slone, Dale Wickman, Jodi Cocuzzo, Ed Kmett, Scott Larkins, Lynn Hummer, Dorie Parker, Terry Hurst, Lisa Mansfield, and Deb Letourneau.

        I.      Treasurers Report:

A.   CFO & Financials:  DC discussed with Tom Borden the possibility of him becoming CFO.

B.   Discussion ensued.

C.   MSP – Tom Borden will be the new CFO.

D.   New Bank accounts:  all monies are now transferred.

E.    Merchant account:  discussed possibilities of LNGS having a merchant account in order to accept credit cards.  One system was $900 all inclusive.

a.   need approval to be a merchant first

b.   then need to investigate costs of other terminals.

c.    Revisit at next meeting

F.    Other credit card needs:

a.   JS got a Costco American Express for snack bar purchases.  It will give money back to the snack bar for future purchases depending on how much we spend.

b.   DW & SL need cards to purchase field supplies and equipment.

c.    Discussion & approval for credit cards.

G.   Monthly newsletter to entire league discussed.  Will contain issues such as snack bar, fields, champs, planning/events, etc.

     II.      Officers and Committee Reports:

A.   8u – player dropped and now wants to play on another team.  Discussion ensued.

a.   the fall ball federation approved the player to play in the Turkey Tournament.

b.   For upcoming years, LNGS would like a policy stating whether we will allow this or not.

B.   10u – practice schedule and need for lights an issue.  LNGS will bring the idea of lighting up at the next sports advisory committee meeting with the city.

C.   12u – all well

D.   14u – all well

E.   16u – all well

   III.      Old Business

A.   Spring registration Sat., Nov. 5^th and Sat., Dec. 3^rd.

a.   Nov. 5^th

(1)    TB has all volunteers lined up

(2)    LK has all signs and flyers out

B.     Calendar Dates

a.   Is evaluation day rain date too late?  Discussion ensued.  Decision to change the rain date to Jan. 15^th.

b.   Closing day format to be changed (tabled to next meeting).

c.    Fundraisers (tabled to next meeting)

  IV.      New Business

A.     Board Reports

a.   Division Reps – see above

b.   UIC:  EK, rules are ready for print.

c.    Fundraising:  LM, CDC cards have been ordered.  Discussion regarding incentives to girls for being top sellers.  Decision made to award top three sellers in league with $100, $75, $50 gift certificates.

d.   Equipment:  SL, went to Sports Chalet equipment open house.  Discussion re: different vendors and purchasing.

e.   Fields:  DW, went to Sports Chalet equipment open house.  Discussion re: getting prices and wish lists together and buying according to best price available.

f.    Champs:  JC to get together with BS re: 14u helping out with program.

g.   Photo day:  TD committee chair has set photo day for March 18^th.  Is working with Action Photo on a date for action shots.

h.   Events Coordinator:  TB, interested in putting together a coaches code of conduct for the spring season.  A parent/player code of conduct too.

i.    SR will be taking over as the liaison for the finger print program and running Safe Haven.

Meeting adjourned 9:48pm.