SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The meeting was called to order by President
Fred Bieber at 9:45 a.m. The following members were present and
constituted a quorum:
Fred Bieber, Madelyn Carter, Steve Ballentine, Danny Plummer,
Barry Bynum, Cathy Gaskins, Mike Branham, Mary Bynum,
Joey Mouton, Bob Brantley, Roban Benich, Terry Gordon.
Board members not in attendance but excused: Ralph Arrington, Michael Cook
Guest: Nancy Shultz, Administrative Assistant-SCYSA
Fred moved to defer approving the Minutes until next meeting. Mike seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
Communications: Fred
¨ Handout of rooming information for USYSA Workshop in Atlanta
¨ Discussion of USYSA Workshop
¨ Several Board members attended Women’s National Team game against Mexico in Charleston. Discussion regarding possible future events.
¨ New position paper has been issued for Amateur Soccer Association.
¨ Website for bill relating to dual participation in high school and club soccer is www.scstatehouse.net/bills/3368.html.
¨ Schedule to be completed for use of Chevrolet sponsored car.
¨ Discussion regarding symposium in Dallas for TOP Soccer in April 12-14.
¨ Chevrolet Parent of the Year nominations are due June 2.
¨ Coach of the Year nominations are due June 2.
¨ Region III has established a dedication and scholarship for Andy Stone and it shall apply to South Carolina this year. Details are posted on the website. Deadline is March 14.
¨ Referee assignor course will be offered at USYSA Workshop.
¨ World Cup ticket applications are available on USSF website.
¨ Change to hosting organizations for tournaments passed by USYSA.
¨ Grants are available through US Youth Soccer for TOP Soccer and Soccer Start programs.
¨ Small US Youth Soccer state grant is available.
¨ Audited financial statements are available for US Youth Soccer. We have to have our Financial Statements for SCYSA audited.
VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Steve
¨ One case pending for discipline and appeals in Piedmont District.
Steve made a motion to go into executive session. Bob seconded.
Steve moved to come out of executive session. Barry seconded.
¨ Discussion regarding President’s Workshop and inclusion of required meeting for new Challenge League coaches.
۰ Pullen Insurance has agreed to sponsor the awards banquet at the President’s Workshop.
CUPS AND GAMES REPORT: Barry
Barry moved to adopt the proposal for a state challenge league (South Carolina State Challenge League) to be run by SCYSA under the direction of the Cups and Games Commissioner and a committee comprised of the 3 District Commissioners with the authorization to use Steve Cothran of Pelham Masonic to help with administrative scheduling. The top 6 teams of this league and the previous year’s Challenge Cup champion and runner-up who played in the Region III Premier League will advance to the State Challenge Cup. Mike seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
¨ Discussion regarding league rules and policies.
¨ Fall Cups went well. Number of yellow and red cards is down again for 3 years in a row. Appreciation expressed for the excellent job done by Columbia Soccer Club.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Mike: None
TREASURER’S REPORT: Joey
¨ Handout of financial statements from June 1, 2001 through January 19, 2002.
¨ Discussion regarding procedures for paying bills – to be sent to State Office. To be implemented.
¨ Discussion regarding bonding of State Office secretary.
REGISTRAR: Roban
¨ Billing and payment has improved for registration.
¨ Discussion regarding registration and player identification number.
¨ Discussion regarding coaches on roster.
¨ Meeting with District Registrars to be held later in the day.
¨ Working with new club in Boiling Springs – the club will umbrella under the Spartanburg Club for the first year. St. Margaret’s Soccer Club.
¨ Club in Piedmont holding tryouts next month for older age groups.
Mike moved to allow recruiting/tryouts to take place after final State Cup play effective immediately with revisions made to the Code of Ethics later to reflect the change. Bob seconded the motion.
The motion carried 8 for, 2 opposed, 1 abstained.
MID-STATE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER’S REPORT: Danny: No report
COASTAL DISTRICT COMMISSIONER’S REPORT: Cathy
¨ U-14 Classic Player has 3 red cards in the same season with the last red card on November 24, 2001. Michael Cook is preparing proper notice.
¨ Notification was given to all teams that customarily play in Georgia that they must get approval in advance to play in Georgia.
¨ Communication with Marion County and Beaufort County regarding affiliation with SCYSA.
Cathy moved to allow Ebony City U-13 Classic to drop to a U-14 recreation team with no tournament or cup play. Barry seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
STATE SELECT ADMINISTRATOR FOR BOYS REPORT:
¨ No report.
¨ Madelyn expressed concern regarding change of Boys State Select coach. Discussion followed.
¨ Discussion regarding ODP program and policy of having 2 year differential of coaching a boys ODP team and coaching a boys club team of the same age group or conflict being a club coach. The policy was designed to avoid an appearance of a conflict.
STATE SELECT ADMINISTRATOR FOR GIRLS: Mary
¨ David Simeone will have a discussion of the USYSA conference.
¨ State team trials was moved successfully at the last minute.
¨ Complimented the excellent coaching staff.
¨ Interstate games were successful in Fayetteville.
¨ Format change in the fall will be communicated.
¨ Fees had to be increased for ODP events.
¨ Several players were invited to the National Camp with another invited to a regional event. Details will be included in the next newsletter.
¨ Discussion regarding sources of funding the Piedmont was given to several clubs.
RULES AND COMPLIANCE REPORT: Michael: No report.
¨ Conducted several meetings to discuss recreational issues and how to bring in additional clubs.
¨ Discussion regarding use of player cards for recreational teams.
Roban moved to require player passes to be utilized by all players U-11 and up and that referees check the passes effective 10/1/02. Terry seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
¨ Discussion regarding coaching modules for new coaches.
¨ Discussion of American Cup date and location.
MODIFICATIONS TO CONSTITUTION, RULES AND BYLAWS: None
¨ Fred expressed concern of increased expenses and the need to review a possible increase in player fees.
¨ Fred discussed a 3 v 3 tournament held without a permission to host.
¨ Youth Referee of the Year nominations have been received.
۰ Two male nominations were received. Bradley Bieber was elected Young Male Referee of the Year.
۰ Rachel Bisnet was nominated for female Youth Referee of the Year. Vote was determined by acclamation.
¨ Request that June 1 be the established deadline for nominations for Hall of Fame or Pioneer of the game.
¨ Discussion regarding use of labels and information to accompany labels.
Barry made a motion to adjourn at 4:00 p.m. Steve seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Branham