GRAIN VALLEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

12/06/07

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

ROLL CALL:

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

Absent: Kevin Quinn, Jared Oliverez

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Jeff Fisher, seconded by Robert Desselle to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT: DK noted that she had to correct the balance from last month and to see the Treasurer’s Report. She also had to refund a girl for basketball. Motion by Jeff Fisher, seconded by Robert Desselle to approve the treasurer’s report as written. Motion carried.

DK stated that she needs to pay the middle school for fees and needed approval of board to write the check. The total will be $ 567.00. Jeff Fisher motioned to pay the check to the middle school. Seconded by Mike Amos. Motion carried.

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None

COMMISSIONER REPORTS: TJ wanted to let everyone know of a situation with one of the football coaches. The coach was accused of drinking while coaching by one of the parents on the team. TJ had a meeting with all the parents on the team to let them know that if the coach was caught drinking he would let him go. The parent accusing the coach went to the police and is threatening to sue. TJ will keep GVAA updated.

DK, basketball commissioner, reported that she had enough teams for 4^th and 5^th and 6^th and 7^th grade girls and boys teams. DK presented medals and trophies from Hasty’s and Game Day Trophy along with cost comparison sheets. GVAA decided to give the “spinner” medals to 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place winners and the red/white/blue medals to all participants. A motion was made to purchase the medals from Hasty’s not to exceed $ 350.00. Motion carried.

DK also opened discussion for basketball t-shirts. She presented a cost comparison for Liddle’s and Smith-Franklin. It was decided by GVAA to purchase blue/white tank tops for the boys, blue/white mesh shirts for the girls, and blue t-shirts for the coaches. A motion was made to purchase t-shirts from Smith-Franklin not to exceed $ 2,000.00. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: None

OLD BUSINESS:

INSURANCE – TJ PARRA: TJ reported he is still waiting to hear back from insurance company. DK had to break down age groups for him because of the difference. Insurance company is National Sports Insurance Inc. out of Tulsa, OK. TJ will give an update when he finds out more information.

WEBSITE – JEFF FISHER: Jeff stated he would like GVAA to look at the website and let him know if anything needs to be improved.

SOCCER CLINICS – ROBERT DESSELLE/MATT NELSON: Robert reported he had talked to The Future of Soccer Club and they would be available for clinics in the spring. He is waiting to hear back on costs. Matt reported he had talked to the Blue Springs Soccer Club and they pay for MISA license for their coaches. Matt would like to do that for the GVAA and will need to put together a committee.

NEW BUSINESS:

LEAGUE FACILITY USE FEES – TJ PARRA: TJ reported that he had discussed this with Shannon Davies and Shannon stated he is going to have to charge something for the use of the facilities but he is not sure yet what that will be. TJ stated GVAA will have to sign a 5-year contract with The City of Grain Valley.

BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER – DK BARR: DK is going to see about Sonic cards for a basketball fundraiser and will report back at next meeting.

BASKETBALL PHOTOS – TJ PARRA: TJ stated that GVAA needed to choose a vendor for the basketball photos. He mentioned that Legends can take action photos and In The Zone can not take action photos. A motion was made by DK Barr to use Legends Photography. Seconded by Jeff Fisher. Motion carried. Emily Fisher will write a letter to In The Zone to let them know of the decision.

TOPICS FOR NEXT MONTH:

1. Basketball Fundraiser

2. 2008 Basketball, Baseball, Soccer

3. Scholarships

4. GVAA pullovers

5. Basketball rotation

Motion by Matt Nelson, seconded by DK Barr to adjourn. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Next meeting is January 3, 2008 at the Community Center. Executive session to start at 6:00 p.m. and regular session to start at 7:00 p.m.