SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION                                           APPROVED 9/10/06

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL

COLUMBIA, SC

August 5, 2006

 

The meeting was called to order by President, Steve Ballentine at 10:10 am.

 

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

 

Guests present:  Nancy Shultz, SCYSA Administrative Assistant, Van Taylor, SCYSA Director of Coaching Development and Player Education

 

Barry made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 11, 2006 SCYSA BOD meeting as amended. Doug seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Barry made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 26, 2006 SCYSA BOD teleconference as amended.  Doug seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

COMMUNICATIONS:  Steve Ballentine

 

  • Larry Monaco was elected President US Youth Soccer and Tony Buiniskis was re-elected Secretary.
  • US Youth Soccer has withdrawn the grievance filed against USSF.
  • US Youth Soccer still working on Adidas contract renewal.
  • Andre Burger was named Regions III Premier League Director and Barry Bynum was named the Eastern Division Sub-Director.
  • Publix contract with SCYSA finalized and signed. As part of the contractual agreement, Publix will be the title sponsor for all SCYSA State Cup events.
  • Kohls is a US Youth Soccer sponsor and will participate with National State Associations upon request.  SCYSA will look into having Kohls participation in our American Cup.
  • Welcomed John Loy as the newly elected Secretary for SCYSA.

 

VICE PRESIDENT:  Barry Bynum

 

  • Reported on Region III Tournament in Little Rock.  Six teams made it to the quarterfinals.
  • Region III Premier League is now made up of three divisions – East, Central, and West. The East will be made up of SC, GA, FL, and NC. 
  • Attended the National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.  Attended a US Youth Soccer Learning University on Strategic Planning with Steve.
  • Disciplinary hearing conducted on August 4, 2006.

 

SECRETARY:  John Loy

 

  • No Report

 

TREASURER: Rick Cunningham

 

  • Distributed financial handout.
  • SCYSA annual financial audit being conducted by McGregor & Co.

CUPS AND GAMES: Steve Cothran

 

  • Discussed Region III tournament – six teams to quarterfinal, one to semi final, and two teams earned fair play award. Good showing for South Carolina referees also.

 

REGISTRAR: Jane Simmons

 

  • Registration going slowly.
  • All affiliated clubs have a certified registrar.
  • 86 Region III Interstate Release Forms have been completed.
  • Cherokee County – no registration at this time for previous year.  Certified letter was mailed to the Club President stating that they would be placed in bad standing With SCYSA if registration was not received by August 18, 2006. 

 

PIEDMONT DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Rock Weldon, Vice Commissioner

 

  • New complex completed at Carolina FC and scheduled to open on August 6th.
  • Will review league rules for Carolina Soccer League and CESA Developmental League.
  • Eleven insurance claims filed in the Piedmont District for the 2005/2006 seasonal year.

 

MIDSTATE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Sharon Bieber

 

  • Receiving travel notification/permissions without the rosters.
  • Discussed Northside Soccer Club field liability issues – Barry will check on this.

 

COASTAL DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Cathy Ballentine

 

  • Summerville and Mt. Pleasant are discussing bids for state cup.
  • Talking with Hanahan Recreation Dept. about possible affiliation for next year.
  • Requested list of licensed/certified coaches for the commissioners.

 

STATE SELECT ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Bynum

 

  • Region III camps went well. 
  • Region pool players boys: 1989 Joey Howard, 1990 Enzo Martinez and Patrick Cates, 1991 Alexis Martinez, and 1992 Joey DeMare.  Region pool players girls: 1991 Kathryn Tate and1992 Alex Ramsay.
  • Preparations for 2007 are underway.
  • State Team Trials are scheduled for Lexington Soccer Complex and the Sub Region games (Interstate games) for Summerville in January 2007.

 

Mary made a motion to go into Executive Session.  Bob seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Motion to return to Regular Session was made and seconded.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

RULES AND COMPLIANCE: Bob Brantley

 

Bob made a motion to approve Southern Academy Alliance bylaws with edits. Barry seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED

Bob made a motion to approve Charleston United bylaws with edits.  Barry seconded the motion. 

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

STATE YOUTH RECREATION DIRECTOR: Doug Gaddis

 

  • No report.

 

MEMBER AT LARGE: Fred Bieber

 

  • South Carolina referees had most successful Region III tournament. Three top 20 young referees: Missy Tempel, Ben Pritchard, and Rick Turpin.  Rick Turpin went to the National Championships – 7th person from SC to do this.
  • Handled covering referees for ODP Camps.

 

WORKSHOP REPORT:

 

  • Good job.

 

MODIFICATION TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS:

 

  • None

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

  • Land committee views fields in Kershaw County.
  • Indoor soccer committee still doing research.
  • DOC job description still being completed.
  • Newly redesigned website up and running.

 

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:

 

  • News blast articles due August 21 – for publication September 1
  • Discussed checking player passes.

 

Barry made a motion that all 11-a-side recreation and classic player passes be checked.  Bob seconded the motion. 

 

THE MOTION PASSED

 

Doug made a motion to adjourn.  Bob seconded the motion.

 

The MOTION PASSED

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.

 

John Loy

SCYSA Secretary