SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SOCCER                                           APPROVED 10/17/10

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

EMBASSY SUITES

COLUMBIA, SC

August 7, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order by President, Bob Brantley at 4:35 pm.

 

The following were present and constituted a quorum: Doug, Michele, Jane, Mary, Steve, Rick, Jill, Elliott, Don and Fred.

 

Absent: Scott Halkett

 

Staff Present: Van Taylor and Nancy Shultz

 

Guests Present: Sharon Koening – Carolina FC, Justin Collette – Carolina FC, and Hans Pauling – West Metro.

 

Don made a motion to table approval of the June minutes until next meeting.  Doug seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

PRESIDENT: Bob Brantley

 

  • Discussed the July 24, 2010  National Council Meeting
    • John Sutter elected as President of US Youth Soccer
    • Alan Blinzler elected as Secretary of US Youth Soccer
    • John Murphy elected as Member at Large for US Youth Soccer
    • Amendments to US Youth Soccer Bylaw 322, Section 2, Bylaw 411, Section 1 and Bylaw 802, Section 1 were all approved.
    • US Youth Soccer has formally notified US Club Soccer that they are in violation of US Soccer Federation policies on player participation and they have 30 days to cease and desist or a grievance will be filed with the US Soccer Federation.
    • John Sutter elected as Commissioner and Chairman of the Youth Council as well as a representative on the US Soccer Federation Board of Directors.
    • Motion to increase the player fees for US Youth Soccer from $1 to $2 was deferred to the next meeting.
  • Discussed the July 24, 2010 Region III Council Meeting
    • Bob Singer informed the Council that the Adidas contract with US Youth Soccer was not likely to be renewed and Region III would not receive the financial subsidies from US Youth Soccer as in previous years.
    • Pat Abbot reelected as Region III Deputy Director.
    • Proposal to expand the Region III Premier League with region-wide competition between the existing sub-regions was approved.  The expansion will involve a promotion and relegation system in and out of the new competitive division.  Details will be completed and presented to the Council for approval.
    • Discussed adding a “rest day” to the Southern Regional Tournament.
    • SC Youth Soccer received a registration certificate acknowledging our 114% player registration increase for the 08/09 seasonal year.

 

 

VICE PRESIDENT: Michele Jenkins

 

  • Discussed insurance.
  • Risk Management appeal to be heard.
  • Volunteer disclosure forms are being received.

 

SECRETARY: Scott Halkett

 

  • Absent

 

TREASURER: Rick Cunningham

 

  • Distributed and discussed financial report.
  • Discussed budget suggestions for board.

 

Michele made a motion to go out of order.  Jane seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Pat Pullen, Pullen Insurance, presented information regarding insurance for SC Youth Soccer.

 

Michele made a motion to accept the $1,000 deductible and $50,000 self insurance policy from Pullen Insurance for the seasonal year.  Jane seconded the motion.

 

Steve abstained from the vote.


THE MOTION PASSED

 

Michele made a motion to go back in order.  Jane seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

CUPS & GAMES: Don Mikell

 

  • League scheduling meeting will be held tomorrow. 295 teams will be involved.
  • 3 teams in the National League – CESA U15, U16, and U17 boys.
  • 3 boys teams in the Premier U15 – Discoveries, SC United Mount Pleasant, and CESA.
  • Rock Hill submitted a bid for the 2012 National Championships.

 

REGISTRAR: Jane Simmons

 

  • New registration for 2010/2011 began.

 

PIEDMONT DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Elliott Fayssoux

 

  • Bylaws for Greenville United were received.
  • Club president cleared from suspension.

 

MIDSTATE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Fred Bieber

 

  • Sharon resigned as Midstate District Commissioner
  • Fred resigned as Member at Large
  • Fred appointed Vice Commissioner – ascends to commissioner w/ Sharon’s resignation.
  • All Midstate clubs cleared for affiliation.

 

COASTAL DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Jill Simmons

 

  • All Coastal clubs cleared for affiliation.
  • Rules Committee to review bylaws regarding Coastal District elections.

 

STATE ODP ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Bynum

 

  • See report.

 

RULES & COMPLIANCE: 

 

  • Bob introduced Hans Pauling to the board
  • See attached report.

 

STATE YOUTH RECREATION DIRECTOR: Doug Gaddis

 

  • See attached report.
  • Requesting a recreation liaison for each district – also for Soccer Across America and TOPSoccer.
  • Wofford will host a “Youth Soccer Month” with help from Carolina FC on September 17th.

 

PAST PRESIDENT (MEMBER AT LARGE): Steve Ballentine

 

  • No report.

 

STAFF REPORTS:

 

DIRECTOR OF COACHING & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Van Taylor

 

  • 2012/2013 NCAA Men’s & Women’s Soccer Final 4 will be held at Blanchard Wood Park, Evans, GA.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Nancy Shultz

 

  • All website corrections & updates should be sent to me.
  • Will post Soccer Goal Accident video and Don & Michele’s PowerPoint presentations on the website.

 

MODIFICATION TO THE CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS

 

  • None

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

  • Discussed spirit wear line of clothing from SCORE.

 

Steve made a motion to adopt the SCORE Spirit Wear program and place on the website. Doug seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Rick made a motion to go to executive session.  Steve seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

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

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

ELECTIONS:

 

  • Don Mikell was elected as Cups & Games Director.
  • Allen Bishop was elected as State ODP Administrator.
  • Hans Pauling was elected as Rules & Compliance Officer.
  • Resumes for Allen Bishop and Hans Pauling are attached.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

Michele nominated the following individuals to the Coaching Committee:  Dominic Wren – Discoveries, Tripp Miller – SCUFC, Bill Martin – Furman, Kian Brownlee – SC United Mt. Pleasant, and Andrew Hyslop – CESA.

 

Steve made a motion to accept the nominations.  Elliott seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  • Discussed deleting the board meeting following the President’s Workshop.

 

Don made a motion to approve the amended bylaws that Hampton-Varvnville submitted before the deadline.  Mary seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Bob thanked Sharon Bieber and Mary Bynum for the years of service with SC Youth Soccer.

 

Michele made a motion to adjourn.  Jane seconded the motion.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Nancy Shultz, Administrative Assistant