GRAIN VALLEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

01/10/08

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL:

Present:  TJ Parra, Jeff Fisher, DK Barr, Emily Fisher, Mike Amos, Matt Nelson Absent:  Kevin Quinn, Jared Oliverez, Rob Desselle

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Motion by Jeff Fisher, seconded by D.K. Barr to approve the minutes as written.  Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT:  D.K. d stated that the Treasurer’s Reportt includes all basketball shirts, basketballs, pumps, referee salaries, and custodial fees.  It also includes the football fundraiser winner payouts. Motion by Jeff Fisher, seconded by Mike Amos to approve Treasurer’s Report as written.  Motion carried. 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:  Hilary Parmalee, the Western District Commissioner for the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), addressed the Grain Valley Athletic Association (GVAA) regarding the requirements for the GVAA soccer program to become part of MYSA. By becoming part of MYSA, GVAA would be able to inter-league with surrounding KC Metro cities if needed.  The KC Metro league plays an eight game season which begins in March. Ms. Parmalee stated that the registration fee per player is $ 9 to $ 10 and helps cover insurance for players and background checks for all coaches.  MYSA requires a birth certificate and registration must be notarized for all players.  Registration for MYSA goes by age group.  Ms. Parmalee noted that all referees need certification if GVAA becomes part of MYSA.  She recommended trying to become MYSA by the time Fall Soccer Registration begins. Ms. Parmalee informed GVAA that MYSA is having their February meeting on February 22-24th in Independence at the Hilton Garden Inn.  Around 300 coaches from across the state will be in attendance.  A motion was made by Jeff Fisher to send Matt Nelson and three others to the MYSA meeting in February, seconded by D.K. Barr.  Motion carried.  Ms. Parmalee also informed GVAA that on January 24, 2008, Sports City was holding a free “F” License Class for prospective coaches.  The “F” License is the first license for a coach to obtain and is followed by “D”, “C”, “B”, and “A” licenses, respectively.  Matt Nelson, soccer commissioner, stated that he will need to form a separate soccer committee to help with the GVAA soccer program.  According to MYSA, the GVAA soccer program will have to have its own Constitution and By-Laws separate from the ones already in place by GVAA.  Ms. Parmalee distributed samples of each for the members to look over.  Matt Nelson will hold a meeting on January 15th at 7:00 pm at the Community Center for prospective soccer coaches to inform them of “F” Certification Class in January and of GVAA’s future involvement with MYSA.

 

 

COMMISSIONER REPORTS: D.K. Barr, Basketball Commissioner, announced that February 2, 2008 was picture day for basketball teams.  D.K. mentioned that 10 coaches still need background checks. D.K. reported that a clarification was needed for parents operating the time clocks at the games due to conflicting interpretations of the current guidelines.  It was decided by GVAA to do the following:

For 4th and 5th Graders:  Time clock will run for 10 solid minutes 1st half and 3rd half, except for timeouts.  Time clock will run 10 solid minutes 2nd and 4th half, except for timeouts, with the last two minutes only stopping for dead balls and timeouts.

For 6th and 7th Graders:  Time clock will run for 10 solid minutes 1st half and 3rd half, except for timeouts.  Time clock will run 10 solid minutes 2nd and 4th half, except for timeouts, with the last two minutes only stopping for dead balls and timeouts.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

INSURANCE – TJ PARRA:  TJ will call Monument Sports Insurance, a company that Hilary Parmalee recommended.  

 

N THE ZONE LETTER – EMILY FISHER:   Emily Fisher stated that a letter was being sent to N The Zone Sports Photography letting them know that GVAA had selected another photographer for pictures. 

 

 NEW BUSINESS:

 

SPRING 2008 YOUTH SOCCER:  Shannon Davies handed out registration forms used by the Parks and Recreation Department last year.  GVAA members looked over and made changes to signup form so forms could be changed and registration could begin in February.  Registration will be February 1st thru February 16th with a coaches meeting on March 2nd and practices beginning March 10th.  A $ 20 late fee will be assessed for all late registrations.

 

BASKETBALL:   Jeff Fisher informed GVAA that a couple of teams lost players after the basketball had started and new players were allowed to play.  It was the decision of GVAA to allow this to happen with approval of the President. 

 

GVAA ACCOUNTANT:  TJ Parra announced that Vicki Officer is the accountant for GVAA this year.

 

 

TOPICS FOR NEXT MONTH:

1.      2008 Soccer

2.      Plaques for Schools

3.      Scholarship Program

4.      GVAA pullovers

5.      Adult Softball

 

Motion by D.K Barr, seconded by Jeff Fisher to adjourn.  Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

 

Next meeting is February 7, 2008 at the Community Center.  Regular session to start at 7:00 p.m with Executive Session to follow afterwards.