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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MINUTES
February 16, 2004
President Tom Gruver called the meeting to order with 4 board members and 12 members present.
Treasurer’s report- Motion to approve made by Wayne Hultgren and seconded by Leon Stull. Motion carried.
Minutes Report- Motion to approve made by Billie Weiss and seconded by Ron Barry. Motion carried.
Comments from the Floor:
- Ron Barry asked about the indoor batting cage. Mike Farrell responded that now that the baseball
budget has been approved, he will present the indoor batting cage to the rec. board and then to the supervisors. He is
looking in to 2 methods - the rollaway cage or the drop down nets. Mark Hammerstone said that there are special balls for
hardwood floors. Don Miller offered no comment.
Correspondence:
- E.A.H.S baseball program requested that we
sponsor the team by a sign that will be placed along the
outfield fence. Mark Hammerstone made a motion that we
sponsor them for 3 years at the cost of $350. Ellis Weitzman
seconded it. All were in favor.
Fran Tone made a motion to donate $500 to the John
DeAngelo children's fund. Billie Weiss seconded it. All
were in favor.
We received an outstanding bill from Leisers for
$500. This was for a tent rental at the Blue Mt. Soccer
Tournament. Cary Salkin will talk to Don Garvey about making
this payment from soccer's budget.
Kathy Kickline, our township manger sent us a letter
requesting a financial audit done by March 15th. Jeff
Riddle, C.P.A will do the audit. She would like to meet with
the Athletic Association to begin discussing a new agreement
since the other agreement between the FTYSO and the township
has expired. Tom Gruver would like to sit down with the
commissioners to get their ideas and needs for their sport.
We will hire a lawyer to help us make this deal. .
Commissioners:
Baseball (Mike Farrell)
Mike Farrell reported that regular sign ups are
over, but he will accept late sign ups. Numbers are down at
the 9+10, 11+12 year old levels. Mike wants to reinforce fun
and learning first, winning last. He had a baseball meeting
last night. Baseball will have a 50-50 raffle to raise
money. They will sell 3000 tickets and the prizes will be
1st- $750, 2nd- $500 and 3rd $250. He will have an umpire
clinic on April 9th. Attendance is mandatory for umpires
under 18 years. Chris Ringel will be the umpire assignor
this year. Mike has tee-shirt fund-raiser information from
Schukill Valley Sporting Goods.
Basketball (Don Miller)
Don Miller reported that he is 2/3 through the
season. Some teams are doing well. The playoff schedule is
on the website. The season will end in April.
Soccer (Cary Salkin & Jon Seckinger)
Cary Salkin reported that the sign ups for spring
will be Feb. 21st and Feb. 28th. They mailed out cards. He
would like to have ½ of the storage space in the Pavilion
area.
Cheerleading (Billie Weiss)
- Billie Weiss reported that she has 94 girls signed
up. She is not accepting late sign ups. Tryouts are March
24, 25, 26 at the community center. She will have her parent
meeting on March 24th. Fund-raisers were handed out at sign
ups. The money raised will go toward the banquet. A pizza
fund-raiser will be done to help offset the cost of
accessories. They will have a car wash in July or August.
Billie asked about the new equipment room. Don Miller said
he will hire an equipment room manager. There is one
wardrobe and another one will be purchased. Billie will take
an inventory. .
Wrestling (Mark Hammerstone)
- Mark Hammerstone reported that the season is
over. They finished in 6th place out of 30. 9 varsity
players placed and 7 J.V. players placed. He is planning the
banquet. He asked Tom Gruver to call a parent about
returning a uniform.
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Softball (Bob Schaming)
- Bob Schaming reported that sign ups are over.
Numbers are the same as last year. He attended the league
meeting last night. They discussed new rules. Games are
scheduled to start on April 12th. He has to submit the
township insurance policy to the league. Equipment he
ordered should be in by the middle of March. Tryouts for the
8-yr. olds and 13+14 year olds are scheduled for April 3rd.
Football (Fran Tone)
-Fran Tone reported there have been discussions for
the league to have Easton and Firthtown join. He will know
at the next league meeting. He asked where the "in-season"
equipment would be stored. Don Miller answered that the
Pavilion Building will be used for storage. Fran has some
ideas for fund-raisers. He might sell wool hats again.
Lacrosse (Tom Ellison)
- Tom Ellison reported that 49 players signed up.
Numbers are down from last year. Season will start on April
12th and end on June 12th. It will be an instructional
league. They will play some games against teams from
Parkland and N.J. The closest league is in Chester County.
They will use regulation Lacrosse rules. The level of
coaching will improve this year.
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Committees:
Snack Bars (Wayne Hultgren)
- No Report.
Background checks (Mike Farrell)
- Mike Farrell needs forms from softball and cheering. Any
one supervising children must have a check done every 3 years.
Scholarship (Tom Gruver)
- Tom Gruver will talk to Ed Moore about having
the forms by March. Ellis Weitzman offered to update the
names on the plaque.
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Website (Mike Farrell and Jim Mazurowski)
- No Report.
Awards Committee: (Tom Gruver)
- No report.
Registrations (Phyllis Naiden)
- Mike Farrell requested that we use PayPal
online sign up program. We need a better way to track
volunteers. Don Miller suggested that sign ups be taken at
the front desk. Mike made a motion to table it until the
next meeting.
Recreation Board
- No report.
Dance (Wayne Hultgren)
- No Report.
Old Business :
- Mike Farrell has ordered 3 lightning detectors
for the Community Center, Forks school, and Richmond Rd
fields. Coaches will be instructed on how to use them.
Mike Farrell made a motion that the changes in the
bylaws discussed at the Jan. meeting be reviewed by Attorney
Mark Minotti. Billie Weiss and Laurie Arnold seconded it.
Jerry Stefanelli offered to run the Mets- Phillies
trip. It will take place on Sept. 4th at the Phillies new
stadium.
Bob Schaming has offered to run the Yankee trip.
We still need a volunteer to run the Golf Tournament.
New Business :
- Bob Schaming resigned as Treasurer. He will
remain softball commissioner. His registration was accepted.
John Holmes will stay on as Treasurer. The database will be
set up at Tom Gruver's office so John and Tom can access it.
Jerry Stefanelli has offered his help. He will not be able
to write or sign checks. Motion to accept this was made by
Ron Barry and seconded by Mark Hammerstone.
Motion to adjourn made by Ron Barry and seconded by Wayne Hultgren.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Colleen Ziegenhorn.
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