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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MINUTES
March 15, 2004
President Tom Gruver called the meeting to order
with 3 board members and 19 members present.
Treasurer’s report- No Report.
Minutes Report- approved by Wayne Hultgren, seconded by
Billie Wiess. Motion carried.
Comments from the Floor:
- Cathy Kichline (township manager)
and Dean Turner would like the Athletic Association to
participate in the township's 250th Anniversary weekend.
This will take place on Sept. 17th, 18th, and 19th. They
asked that no sporting events take place during this time.
The set up will start on Monday or Tuesday of that week.
Fran Tone said that Football could utilize other parts of the
park; away from the set up- during that week. Cathy will
send a copy of the setup plans to the football and soccer
programs. The following people formed a committee from the
Athletic Assoc. - Billie Wiess, Fran Tone, Wayne Hultgren, Ron
Barry, and Colleen Ziegenhorn. The next meeting will be
March 25th at the municipal Building. Cathy and Dean would
like us to attend so we can decide if we would like to
sponsor events or fundraising.
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Correspondence:
1. At this time, we have received 6 donations to the A.A
scholarship fund in memory of Nicole Williamson. These
donations total $275.00
2. An email was received by Tim Arnold concerning gym time.
This matter was not discussed, because Mr. Arnold did not
attend the meeting
3. The rec. board notified the Athletic Association that
commissioner's budget must be to them by August 2004. Then
they will present them to the supervisors. The budgets must
be itemized.
4. We received a bill from Flowers and Us for sympathy
bouquets sent to the Haschak and Williamson families.
5. The entrance on Sullivan Trail may be closed off for
construction in the near future. The Zucksville Rd and
Marigold entrances will be utilized. The overflow parking
lot path will be widened for car use.
Commissioners:
Baseball (Mike Farrell)
Mike Farrell reported that he has 351 players
signed up for ages 6-19. The number of teams will be 6- tee
ball, 8 coach pitch, 6 9+10, 6 11+12, 1- Jr. legion, 3 Babe
Ruth, 3 Babe Ruth prep, and 1 Sr. Babe Ruth. He needs a
coach for the Babe Ruth Prep team. March 20- 3pm- New
evaluation; March 21st- draft for 9,10,11, 12's; March 27th
evaluations for 13 through 15 yr. olds- 13 yr. olds. 9- 11
am; 14 yrs. 11am- 1pm; 15 yrs 1pm- 3pm. April 17th is the
opening day for the 7-12 yr. old groups. The lightning detector is on back order. His coaches
background checks are done.
Basketball (Don Miller)
Don Miller reported that the season was
excellent. The last regular season game is scheduled for
3/16. Playoffs start this weekend. 14 out of 24 Forks teams
are in the playoffs. The U15 girl's team coached by Mary
Heilman and the U15 boy's team coached by Dave Mazzie won the
championship.
Soccer (Cary Salkin & Jon Seckinger)
Cary Salkin reported that 90 players signed up for
the spring. The season begins on April 4th. They will have
2- U9, 2- U11, 1- U13, 1- U15. 6 teams will play their games
at Moore Twp. Asked that the Athletic Association will do
their coaches background checks. We will do them.
Cheerleading (Billie Weiss)
Billie Weiss reported that she has 104 girls signed
up. Tryouts for placement on squads will take place on March
24th, 26th, and 27th from 6-8pm.
Wrestling (Mark Hammerstone)
Mark Hammerstone reported that the season is
over. He is planning the banquet.
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Softball (Bob Schaming)
Bob Schaming reported that he is still accepting
sign ups. On March 20 at 9:30 am he will have evaluations
for the 13+14 yr. old A team and 8 yr. olds. He is ready to
start the season.
Football (Fran Tone)
Fran Tone reported that the league met on Thursday
night and approved 2 new teams, Easton and Firth Youth
Center. Practice dates have not been established, but he may
have to start earlier because of the earlier start of
school. Lafayette would like to borrow our tackling dummies
for a clinic (June 5th). Fran asked if the rec. board would
allow it
Lacrosse (Tom Ellison)
No Report.
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Committees:
Snack Bars (Wayne Hultgren)
Mike Farrell will provide Wayne with the baseball
schedule. Mike offered to get a crew together to help with
the delivery of soda.
Background checks (Mike Farrell)
Mike Farrell did 44
background checks. Only one came back. This person will be
told privately that his services will not be needed. Coaches
need to use their full name on the sheet. All coaches must
have a background check. Do not put the association at risk!
Scholarship (Tom Gruver)
-No Report.
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Website (Mike Farrell and Jim Mazurowski)
- No Report.
Awards Committee: (Tom Gruver)
- No report.
Registrations (Phyllis Naiden)
-Phyllis Naiden reported that the new computer
is ordered. She asked about the football and soccer sign
ups. Fran Tone suggested that the sign ups be moved to the
center's atrium. PayPal online registrations may be set
up to go by the fall sign ups.
Recreation Board
Butch Scerbo reported that there was no report.
Dance (Wayne Hultgren)
Wayne Hultgren reported that they need more
chaperones. Lacrosse is unable to do the March dance-
Cheering has offered to do it.
Old Business :
- The database is in transition.
New Business :
- Tom Gruver made a motion to raise the
championship gift of $10 per player to $20 per player, Fran
Tone seconded it. Bob Schaming made a motion to raise it to
$25. Butch Scerbo seconded it; the vote was 7-4 in favor of
$20. Motion carried.
Bob Schaming asked Don Miller about the equipment
rooms. Don said that baseball and softball’s equipment will
stay in the same rooms for this season.
Tom Gruver asked about the equipment that was taken
out of the municipal building. It was told that Cathy
Kickline ordered it removed. The old helmets were not
crushed.
Tom has an advertisement for a seamless baseball that
can be used in a pitching machine. He will make copies of
the order form
Motion to adjourn was made by Wayne Hultgren and seconded by
Fran Tone.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Colleen Ziegenhorn.
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