DAGSA Board Meeting Minutes

Date:                          10/22/2008

To:                          All Attending Members

Meeting:             Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM Penn Twp Board Room

Attendees: Shannon Callaghan, Timi Lesperance, Tammy Sheibley, Scott Mutzabaugh, Mike Humphrey, Ron Baker

Absent: Phil Klinger, Kelly Hammaker, Jim Reed, Bob Armstrong,

Guests: Jeff Ebersole, Jason Ulrich, Steve Crider, Terry Crider,

Meeting Discussion Items:

1.       Treasurer’s report – Terry brought year end summary and gave Tammy all paperwork. Terry suggested leaving $400-$500 in the checking account and moving the rest to savings. It was decided to leave the balance as is until a laptop, Quick Books, and flash drives can be purchased. Tammy will get pricing on laptop through work and will report at next meeting. The fryer was purchased and all outstanding checks have been accounted for. Acceptance of the Treasury Report was motioned by Tammy Sheibley and seconded by Scott Mutzabaugh. The motion carried.

2.       Equipment Turn-in – All coaches are expected to turn in their equipment at Penn Township on November 2, 2008 at 2PM. Steve created an inventory list for coaches to use when they turn in their equipment.

3.       League Meeting – Perry County Girls Softball League meeting will be held on October 26, 2008 at 6PM at Penn Township. Kelly Hammaker is the league secretary and will represent DAGSA.

4.       By-Law Amendments: Article 7 – Mike will re-write to include additional fee collected as a deposit for volunteer work during the season. A separate sign-up sheet will be on hand at registration where parents can sign-up for specific duties and times. Parents will need to work two shifts to receive their refund. DAGSA will not cash the additional payment until end of the season. Only another family member may substitute a volunteer shift. Regular season games to not count towards time. Head coaches will be exonerated from volunteer duty. Tammy will get a copy of the letter drafted for football. DAGSA will mail a letter to all parents with the registration notification. Mike will write up exact wording and email it to the board.
Article 9 – All assistant coaches will need to have background checks. DAGSA will obtain checks through ASA for those that do not have one on file. DAGSA will pay the fees. Motioned by Ron Baker, seconded by Shannon Callaghan, motion carried.
Article 10 – All equipment will be returned by the 1st Sunday in November at the large shed at Penn Township. Keys will also be turned in at that time. Motioned by Tammy Sheibley, seconded by Timi Lesperance, motion carried.
Article 11 – Allowance of girls to be moved from one team to another on a case by case basis. Motioned by Tammy Sheibley, seconded by Scott Mutzabaugh, motion carried.
Article 14 – All Star Teams will have no more than 14 players. All Stars teams will consist of DAGSA players only. DAGSA will fund only 2 All-Star tournaments. – TBD at next meeting

5.       Sign ups: Sign ups will be on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 1-3 PM, and Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 6-8PM. Additional dates and times TBD. Volunteers are needed. Information about volunteer dues to be displayed at sign-ups.

6.       Concessions: Shannon Callaghan will be the coordinator for Penn Township. Timi Lesperance will be for Wagner. Two other parents will serve as assistants to help maintain stock and inventory of the stands. Gloves will be used for any open food item. Two will serve in stand at all times. One will handle money, one will handle food.

7.       Fields: Jason Urich has volunteered to take over for Jerry Rohrer.

8.       Meeting minutes: Future meeting minutes will be emailed to Steve Crider and posted on the DAGSA website for public view.

9.       Next Meeting: November 5th at 6:30 at Penn Twp Municipal Building (tentative)

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM

 

(minutes compiled by Timi Lesperance)