SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SOCCER                                                       APPROVED 10/19/08

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL

COLUMBIA, SC

August 2, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order by President, Steve Ballentine at 3:30pm.

 

The following members were present and constituted a quorum:  Doug Bennink, Steve Cothran, Jane Simmons, Michele Jenkins, Fred Bieber, Doug Gaddis, Cathy Ballentine, Bob Brantley, Mary Bynum, Sharon Bieber, Rick Cunningham, and Barry Bynum.

 

Staff present:  Van Taylor and Nancy Shultz

 

Fred made a motion to defer the approval of the June BOD minutes until the next scheduled BOD meeting.  Jane seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

COMMUNICATIONS: Steve Ballentine

 

  • Discussed the Region III Council Meeting in Little Rock, AR
    • Region III is considering hiring a Director of Operations
    • USSF Academy Program will not add U14 boys or girls divisions at this time.
    • Region III advanced 9 out of the 12 teams participating to the finals and won 7 national championships.
    • Tennessee intends to submit a bid to host the 2010 President’s Cup.
    • SC Youth Soccer received our 100% player registration certificate for 2007/2008.
    • Pat Abbott was re-elected Deputy Regional Director.
  • Discussed the National Council Meeting in Little Rock, AR
    • US Youth Soccer’s Soccer Start Program has been renamed Soccer Across America
    • Council approved a resolution to establish a US Youth Soccer referee program for grades 7, 8, & 9 referees.
    • Addition of  U-20 age division to the National Championship series was not approved.
    • The ODP National Championship series will remain in place.
    • Larry Monico was re-elected as US Youth Soccer President.
    • Tony Buiniskis was re-elected as US Youth Soccer Secretary.
    • National Championships will be held in Lancaster, MA in 2009.
    • 2009 US Youth Soccer Adidas Workshop will be held in San Jose, CA on March 3-7.
    • USSF AGM will be held in Orlando, FL on March 12-14.

 

VICE PRESIDENT: Barry Bynum

 

  • No Report

 

SECRETARY: Doug Bennink

 

  • The board welcomed Doug as the newly elected secretary.

 

 

TREASURER: Rick Cunningham

 

  • Distributed and discussed financial report.
  • Requested a breakdown of Demosphere financials.

 

CUPS AND GAMES: Steve Cothran

 

  • The SCSCL and PMSL have a combined total of 272 teams.
  • Publix President Medal Cup and Publix Challenge Cup will be hosted by Carolina FC and CESA.  Columbia United FC will host the small sided cup.
  • Discussed State Cups for small sided games and the possibility of hosting them every year in the Mid-District.
  • Discussed hiring a league administrator.

 

Bob made a motion to go into executive session.  Doug B. seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Jane made a motion to go out of executive session Doug G seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Steve made a motion to contract with Dennis Cook for a two year appointment as the PMSL and SCSCL administrator.  Fred seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

REGISTRAR: Jane Simmons

 

  • Total of 18,564 registered players and 1626 coaches for 2007/2008.
  • Discussed number of players playing out of state (250 for 2007/2008).
  • Discussed Demosphere and the new season’s rosters and cards.
  • Easley and Anderson Kickers did not attend the President’s Workshop.

 

Barry made a motion to levy a $250 fine to the clubs not in attendance at the 2008 Presidents’ Workshop and State Council Meeting.  Jane seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

PIEDMONT DISTRICT: Michele Jenkins

 

  • Club affiliation forms all submitted and registrar’s all certified.
  • CESA is working on the Region III President’s Cup.

 

Michele made a motion to allow the district commissioners, if they so choose, to attend the 2009 US Youth Soccer Workshop in San Jose, CA as a required attendee.  Steve C. seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

 

MIDSTATE DISTRICT: Sharon Bieber

 

  • Discussed Carolina Select playing in North Carolina.
  • Lake Wylie group looking to affiliate with SC Youth Soccer, may umbrella under Carolina Select for this year.
  • Discussed new Lexington Recreation League.

 

Mary made a motion to approve the new Lexington Recreation League contingent upon receipt and approval of the leagues bylaws by the Rules & Compliance Committee.  Bob seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

COASTAL DISTRICT: Cathy Ballentine

 

  • Coastal District has four new clubs.
  • Lowcountry State Youth League will not affiliate, staying with Lower State Youth Soccer Association (LAYSA).

 

STATE ODP ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Bynum

 

  • 92 boys qualified for the ODP Regionals in New Orleans in January.

 

RULES AND COMPLIANCE: Bob Brantley

 

  • No report

 

STATE YOUTH RECREATION DIRECTOR: Doug Gaddis

 

  • No report

 

MEMBER AT LARGE: Fred Bieber

 

  • No report

 

SC YOUTH SOCCER COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

  • State Office Committee – Rick Cunningham
    • Seller will pay SC Youth Soccer $1000 to cover our last lease payment so we can close on the new office one month early.
    • Closing set for early September w/ move to be made mid September.
    • Discussed purchasing conference room table and chairs.

 

Barry made a motion to purchase a table and sixteen chairs from Millers Office of Columbia.  Fred seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

 

  • Special Events Committee – Cathy Ballentine
    • Discussed workshop agenda with all meetings before lunch.
    • Pat Pullen sponsored luncheon
    • Planning meeting will be January 23-25 – discussed holding in the Charleston area.

 

STAFF REPORTS:

 

DIRECTOR OF COACHING & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Van Taylor

 

  • Discussed charging double fees for non-affiliated attendees to receive the coaching license.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Nancy Shultz

 

  • Coaching course on-line registration is now available.

 

MODIFICATION TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS:

 

  • None

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

  • Publix tents to be distributed to commissioners.
  • Manchester United tickets discussed.

 

ELECTIONS:

 

  • Steve Cothran was elected Cups and Games Director.
  • Mary Bynum was elected State ODP Administrator.
  • Fred Bieber was elected Member at Large.
  • Bob Brantley was elected Rules and Compliance Director.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  • Discussed returned checks.  Letter will be created and submitted to board for approval.

 

Doug G. made a motion to purchase a new computer for the State ODP Administrator with costs not to exceed $2500.  Doug B. seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Barry made a motion to adjourn.  Rick seconded the motion. 

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

The meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Doug Bennink

SC Youth Soccer Secretary