GRAIN VALLEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

06/05/08

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL:

Present:  TJ Parra, Jeff Fisher, DK Barr, Emily Fisher

Absent:  Mike Amos, Jared Oliverez, Matt Nelson, Kevin Quinn

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Not enough Board members present for quorum.  Approval postponed.

 

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT:  Not enough Board members present for quorum.  Approval postponed.

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:  None

 

COMMISSIONER REPORTS: None

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Football – TJ Parra:  TJ reported that sign-ups started June 1st and the deadline for registration is July 20th.  There is no spot for a buy-out on the registration form but there is a spot for donations that will go towards GVAA scholarships.  On-line registration allows payment in installments.  There is also a spot on the website for merchandise that TJ would like to use.  TJ would also like to purchase two canvas banners (4’x8’) for football signups. 

TJ would also like to purchase sleds for football.  He will bring pricing to next meeting. 

The high school has contacted TJ regarding working with GVAA.  Details to follow at a later meeting.

TJ reported that old helmets will start being sold to inner city kids for $ 30. 

TJ also reported that insurance had been purchased for all sports through ASI in Grain Valley.  Insurance is $ 8.17/child. 

 

Adopt-A-Road – Jeff Fisher:   There will be a clean-up on Saturday, June 7, 2008.  Meeting place is the high school at 9:00 am.  Adopt-A-Road sign will be up next week.

 

Fireworks – TJ Parra:   TJ stated that sign-up sheets need to be put together for the fireworks stand.  He would like to put money from the stand into the GVAA Membership Fund.  

 

GVAA Scholarship – DK Barr:  The Board needs to give criteria to Jean at the high school so she can direct students to our scholarship.  Students would fill out form that would be given to us directly.  The first scholarship would be given in April 2009.

 

 NEW BUSINESS:

 

Concession Stand Tickets – Shannon Davies:  Shannon would like to have Matt Nelson present to talk about.  The idea is to allow parents that are supposed to bring treats to purchase pre-paid tickets at concession stand  

Shannon also reported that the Parks and Rec department have purchased two bleachers from the high school.

 

Cheerleading – Emily Fisher:  Emily reported she is currently checking on setting up a cheerleading clinic and setting up sign-ups for fall cheerleadingl.

 

Winter/Spring Parks and Rec Guide – Shannon Davies:  Shannon would like GVAA to figure out dates for Winter/Spring Sports so he can add information to the new guides.  The next edition will have basketball, soccer, and baseball. 

 

TOPICS FOR NEXT MONTH:

1.      Football

2.      Cheerleading

3.      Coaches Cards

4.      Membership Dues

5.      GVAA Shirts

6.      Fireworks

7.       Soccer Sign-ups

8.      Parks and Rec Guide

9.      Nominations for Board vacancy

10. Valley Fair Daze

11. Approval of Minutes Dated May 1, 2008

 

Meeting could not be adjourned because there was not a quorum. 

 

Next meeting is moved to June 26th at 7:00 pm in the Community Center.  Board meeting will be at 6:00 pm.