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BTAA Meeting Minutes

December 10, 2012

Meeting called to order:  8:19

ACTION ITEMS:

?  Minutes from November’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Corrections:  None

Motion to accept:  Jon Nicholas    2^nd:  Keith Lydon

?  Treasurer’s Report-read by Donna Grenauer      Copies available by request. 

     $17,327 closing balance

      Motion to accept:  Carmen Barbosa    2^nd:  Jon Nicholas

EXECUTIVE REPORT:

Vince Spina:  Nothing new to report

John Koch – No report

Cathy Shay –Nominations for fall sports coordinators

Jill Volkert – No report

Donna Grenauer – Give names and addresses to Donna for all refunds.

COORIDNATOR/COMMITTEE REPORTS

WRESTLING – as per Keith Lyden

·         Varsity lost first 3 matches

·         Practicing with Freedom over the holidays.

·         Upcoming Salisbury Invitational Tournament

·         This Sun. home match at Freedom starting at 9:00.

·         FHS Wrestling Booster Club is selling $25.00 lottery tickets that cover the entire year.

·         A new child to the area’s parent commented on what a great wrestling program BTAA has.

·         Freedom has decided not to allow us to use their concession stand any more.

BASKETBALL – as per Bob Norder

·         All going well

·         Lost East Hills for practices Tues., Weds.  & Thurs. for the entire season.

·         Some lease issues w/janitors @ certain ele. schools.

·         Need space.

·         Setting up BTAA “Freedom Nation” at Freedom basketball games.  BTAA’s “Riot Squad” will sit on the opposite side of the Freedom students’ “Riot Squad.”

·         Inquired about posting photos of the kids playing sports on Facebook.  Would get photo releases.  Discussion followed and majority agreed that there are too many risks involved, so we will not be doing that.

SOCCER – as per Tony Raffino/Dan Davilla

·         Indoor soccer is going well.  Very challenging for kids

FOOTBALL – as per Chris Karabinus

·         Wrapped up

·         Will do inventory on helmets

CHEERLEADING – as per Carmen Barbosa

·         Wrapped up

·         11/17 Hanover competition:  125s came in first place, 110s, 95s and Flags came in 4^th.

·         11/18 Parkland competition:  110s and 95s came in 3^rd, 125s came in 5^th and Flags 6^th.

·         11/28 uniforms were collected.

·         12/1 and 12/8 Banquets.  Tumbler awards were loved by the girls.

CONCESSIONS –  No report

SOFTBALL – as per Rich Sheffer

·         Off-season Pitching Clinic is full with all BT girls.

·         Working with Freedom’s Coach, Nora Borger.

·         Freedom Softball is holding a Breakfast with Santa at 191 Applebees on Sat., 8-10.

LACROSSE – as per Jon Nicholas

·         Bob Kinter was voted in VP for LV Lacrosse League.

·         12/20 – coaches’ meeting

·         12/1 and 12/8 were Banquets.

·         NCC looking to build additional dorms.  This will affect our practice fields there.

·         Will look into getting a grant for fields.

Webmaster – John Scanlan

·         No Report

CURTOSY OF THE FLOOR  - Nothing

MEETING RECOGNITION:  1^st meeting:  None

                                           2^nd meeting:  Lowell Ellis, Mike Beck and Joe Stofanik

                                           3^rd meeting and voting member:  Bill Horvath and Bob Norder

Motion to accept:  Brian Flynn      2^nd:   Tony Raffino         All in favor.

NEXT MEETING:  January 14, 2013 @ 8:00, BTCC           Coordinators  Meeting @ 7:00

Motion to adjourn:  Jon Nicholas             2^nd:  Tony Raffino

Meeting adjourned: 8:58

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert

BTAA Meeting Minutes

September 10, 2012

Meeting called to order:  8:15

ACTION ITEMS:

?  Minutes from August’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Corrections: None

Motion to accept:  Jon Nicholas    2^nd:  Wilson Hoke

?  Treasurer’s Report - read by Donna Grenauer      Copies available by request.

      Motion to accept:   Keith Lyden     2^nd:  Jon Nicholas

EXECUTIVE REPORT:

Vince Spina: School District is renewing BTAA’s (Class 1A) leases for fields at Miller Hts. and Farmersville Ele. Schools.  Our current 10 yr. lease is up.  Another 10 year lease would be good through 2022.

Mark Stein is the facilities manager and Kristin Spadafori is admin. Asst. to Mark Stein. 

Mark will present the lease renewal at meeting tonight “as is. “  If the lease is not accepted for renewal “as is,” the lease may have to go to a 1 yr. lease. 

John Koch – absent - no report

Cathy Shay – Nominations for Spring Sports Coordinators tonight.

Jill Volkert – Background checks are mostly all back with no records.  Still a few outstanding.

Donna Grenauer – No report

DISCUSSION ITEM:

?  Donna Stocker says the Freedom Cheerleaders actively student coach for Bulldogs football.  They are holding a fundraiser; Diva Designer Bingo on Sun. 10/14/12, 12:30 at Farmersville Ele., $25.00 tickets.     Authentic Designer Brand Prizes

?  Kim Hall inquired about new uniforms for the cheerleaders.  Says many, many uniforms are old, worn and frayed.  What can be done?  Is there a plan in place for replacing them? 

COORIDNATOR/COMMITTEE REPORTS

SOCCER – as per Tony Raffino

?  Pre-season tournament a few weeks ago

?  Season’s games started last weekend.

?  $5,000.00 in league fees

FOOTBALL – as per Chris Karabinus

?  Games have begun.

?  125s - 2 and 0

?  110s - 2 and 0

?  Galusha “Memorial Game” this weekend @ Northampton

?  Pictures this Sunday

?  $630.00 for referee fees for each home game

?  $25.00 EMT cost per game

CHEERLEADING – as per Carmen Barbosa        

?  Indoor practices start this week at the elementary schools and Freedom.  Thanks to Dan for his help with the leases.  

?  The dates we requested for our cheering competition were denied due to wrestling tournaments.  Will contact NCC and Lehigh to see cost and availability.

CONCESSIONS – as per Vince 

?  $1350.00 football referee fees were mainly covered by concessions’ profit money.         

WRESTLING – as per Keith Lyden

?  Sign ups start next week on Monday.

?  “Peak Performance” Program @ Freedom;  Monday & Wednesdays,  6pm - 7pm -  $70.00

?  Concerned with lack of numbers for sign ups, especially with no fliers being sent home from schools.

BASKETBALL – as per Dan Vidal

?  Sign ups the next 2 weeks

?  Would like to use Community Service Volunteers.  Will contact Diane Seip at FHS.

?  Wants to inquire about a clinic with Joe S. at Freedom.

?  Got the leases in place.

?  No news yet on BABL By-laws.

SOFTBALL – as per Rich Sheffer

?  2013 planning to take place.

?  May need to move a shed.

LACROSSE – as per Jon Nicholas

?  Helmets went out for reconditioning.

?  Budget to be submitted in January.

Webmaster – John Scanlan   Absent   No Report

OTHER

?  Spring Sports Nominations

?  Lacrosse:  Jon Nichols, accepts

?  Softball:  Rich Sheffer, defers to next meeting

?  Possible Fundraisers - Golf Outing - All sports and their coordinators and parents must be involved to make it work.   

?  Punt -Pass - Kick 9/23/12

?  Do we want to participate in the Halloween Parade on 10/28?  Registration deadline is 10/22.       

CURTOSY OF THE FLOOR -

?  Carmen is searching for the “break-away” banner that the football players run through.  May be on top of the cheer mats.

MEETING RECOGNITION:  1^st meeting:  Kim Hall,

                                                          Bill Horvath

 2^nd meeting:  None         

 3^rd meeting:  None

NEXT MEETING:  October 8, 2012 @ 8:15, BTCC        No Coordinators’ Meeting

Motion to adjourn:   Keith Lyden       2^nd:  Ray Russin

Meeting adjourned: 9:30

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert

BTAA Meeting Minutes

August 13, 2012

Meeting called to order:  8:25

ACTION ITEMS:

?  Minutes from July’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Corrections:  None

Motion to accept:   Brian Flynn     2^nd:   Jim Lutz

?  Treasurer’s Report-read by Donna Grenauer                                    Copies available by request.

      Motion to accept:   Keith Lyden      2^nd:  Lynn Spina

EXECUTIVE REPORT:

Vince Spina:  -Attended Planning Commission Meeting – Proposed to build Luxury Apts. on the corner of Falmer and Meyer Lane, across from Penske.

John Koch – Not present

Cathy Shay –None

Jill Volkert –Fliers will no longer be done.  School District is discontinuing their distribution to the schools.  They will post the info. on the District’s website, though.  You can also sign up for emails on their website.  Said they would also post a link to BTAA’s website.

Donna Grenauer – When ordering through Joe, Coordinators only!

DISCUSSION ITEM:

·         School District fields @ Farmersville and Miller Hts.

10yr. lease needs to be renewed.

Will send us a date.

Joint lease between FBT & BTAA

Howard said  BTAA has first priority for using fields.                  Outside organizations can lease IF we are not using.

COORIDNATOR/COMMITTEE REPORTS

SOCCER – as per Tony Raffino

·         Underway.  Practices begin this week.

CHEERLEADING – as per Carmen Barbosa

·         Just finished T shirt fundraiser and sent out cheesecake fundraiser.

·         Snack stand duties going well.

·         Student coaches doing well.

FOOTBALL – as per Chris Karabinus

·         Thanks to Keith for designing this season’s Football Tees.

·         Wed. scrimmage vs. Salisbury.

·         60 of 75 helmets are in.

·         Galusha Memorial Game vs. Northampton set up.

·         Over 300 T shirts sold for fundraiser.

·         9/5  - Cheesecake fundraiser due.

·         9/8 or 9/9 is Picture Day @ the field.

·         8/16 Spirit wear orders due.

CONCESSIONS – as per Vince

·         Waiting for the strobe light to be installed.

·         Must then set up fire inspection.

·         Use grills for now.

WRESTLING – as per Keith Lyden – Nothing going on.

BASKETBALL – as per Dan Vidal

·         Met with school district about the facilities.  Concerned with the leases.  Times not being used.

·         Saved 8 – 9 thousand dollars with the new BABL program last year.

·         Wants to eliminate Sat. practices and keep Saturdays for games only.

·         Still inquiring about lowering the rims for 3^rd and 4^th grade.

·         May shift games from Broughal gym to Northeast gym.

·         Considering shifting from more costly uniforms to T shirts and shorts for the younger players.

·         Will inquire if BABL is working on By-Laws.

SOFTBALL – as per Rich Sheffer

·         ELV Fall Ball games have begun.

·         Can use Community service volunteers for projects.

·         Twp. has been “stepping up.”

LACROSSE – as per Jon Nicholas  -  No report

Webmaster – John Scanlan -  Not present, no report

CURTOSY OF THE FLOOR  -Nothing

MEETING RECOGNITION :  None

NEXT MEETING: September 10, 2012  @ 8:15, BTCC         

No Coordinators Meeting

Motion to adjourn: Brian Flynn       2^nd:  Carmen Barbosa

Meeting adjourned: 9:00

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert

BTAA Meeting Minutes

July 16, 2012

Meeting called to order: 8:05

ACTION ITEMS:

?  Minutes from June’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Corrections:  None

Motion to accept:   Lynn Spina      2^nd:  Rob Kinter

?  Treasurer’s Report - read by Donna Grenauer      Copies available by request.

      Motion to accept: Carmen Barbosa         2^nd:  Brian Flynn

EXECUTIVE REPORT:

Vince Spina:  - Received a Thank-you card from Spanky Grube for the Bulldog’s donation.

John Koch – None

Cathy Shay –Write phone # and email address on attendance sheet.

Jill Volkert – Still need background info. for Soccer coaches. 

Donna Grenauer – If you know of a “hardship” family, see me to work out payments.  Please do     not discuss with the vendors.

COORIDNATOR/COMMITTEE REPORTS

SOCCER – as per Dan Davilla

·         21 teams

·         Down 100 players.

·         8/6 Parent meeting at BTCC.

·         8/16 practice begins.

·         Still need 1 coach.

FOOTBALL – as per Chris Karabinus

·         Mini Camp begins 7/16.

·         75 helmets ordered.  Will do fundraisers to offset this cost.

·         7/27 DICK’S day

·         9/23 Punt – Pass – Kick Competition, 10:30 at Meyers Lane. Ages 6-14, Boys & Girls.                Pre-Registration online.

·         8/18 & 8/25 Scrimmages

·         Sun. 9/2 - 10:30, first game @ No. Parkland 

·         4 home games this season

CHEERLEADING – as per Carmen Barbosa

·         91 cheerleaders (down from 106 last year)

·         Practice begins 8/6.  Mon. – Thurs. 6-8

·         Bows for competition ordered.

·         7/21 DICKS Day

·         Will have to order sneakers from Palmer Schuylkill Valley Sports.  (Joe cannot order the small quantity we need.)

WRESTLING – as per Keith Lyden

·         Sign ups Sept. 17, 19, 25 & 27, 6:30 – 8:30 BTCC

BASKETBALL – as per Dan Vidal

·         Met with Canes

·         Considering and looking into 8 foot rims for 3^rd and 4^th graders. Will discuss “mechanics” with maintenance.

·         Goal is to eliminate some of the gym time on weekends and keep them for games only.

·         10/20 teams to be chosen

·         11/12 schedule will be completed.

·         Working on lease agreements.

·         Sign ups 9/17, 19, 25, & 27,  6:30-8:30, BTCC

CONCESSIONS – as per Vince -  No Report

SOFTBALL –Rich Sheffer’s report read by Vince

·         9 of 11 teams went to play offs.  Jets Minors team went to semi-finals.

·         All Stars July 6^th weekend.

·         Thanks to Chris Karabinis for meeting to ensure a smooth transition to football at Meyers Lane.

·         ELV Fall Ball Registration upcoming.  Ages 8-14

·         35 players @ Camp the end of June.  BTAA netted about $400. from the camp.  Positive feedback.

·         Used Fancy Fotos for pictures without issue.  Coordination was great.

LACROSSE – as per Jon Nicholas

·         Waiting for reconditioned helmets to be returned.

·         U11A Boys went to play-offs.

Webmaster – John Scanlan

·         Set up online volunteering for fall sports concessions.

·         Set up online volunteering sign up list for work bond/volunteering committee.

CURTOSY OF THE FLOOR  -

·         Discussion on work bonds.

o    Emailing those who do NOT volunteer.

o    Sport by sport

o    Committee to be formed

MEETING RECOGNITION :  None

NEXT MEETING:  August 13, 2012 @ 8:15, BTCC               NO Coordinators Meeting

Motion to adjourn:     Bob Kinter    2^nd:  Carmen Barbosa

Meeting adjourned: 9:03

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert

BTAA Meeting Minutes

June 11, 2012

Meeting called to order:  8:08

 ACTION ITEMS:

Minutes from May’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Changes/Corrections:  None

Motion to accept: Jon Nicholas   2^nd: Keith Lyden

^{Treasurer’s Report – None given}

EXECUTIVE REPORT: 

Vince Spina – Nothing new to report.

John Koch – No report

Cathy Shay –“New”/revised by-laws sent out.  Please review.  Will be posted

                    on website.

Jill Volkert – List of Coaches’ for fall sports and their background info. needed

                  for clearances.                                                   

Donna Grenauer – absent

DISCUSSION ITEMS: 

COORDINATOR / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

LACROSSE -as per Jon Nicholas

·         Wrapped up season with no real complaints.

·         Kudos to coaches for a job well done.

·         U11 A Boys finished 2^nd in the league tournament.

·         Thanks to soccer and softball for field space.

·         Thanks to Brian, Earl and Ray for lining the fields.

·         Next year looking at indoor space.

·         Where do we stand with our fields next year?  Will we have limited field time?

·         Rocks are plentiful in 2^nd field.

·         Meeting with Twp. week in advance to discuss issues.  Mgr, Howard Kutzer

SOFTBALL: Rich Sheffer’s report read by Cathy

·         12 and under wrapping up.

·         14 and under wrapping up

·         All Minors teams in play-offs.

·         2 of 4 Majors teams are play-off bound.

·         6/25 is softball camp.

SOCCER – No Report

FOOTBALL- as per Chris Karabinus

·         139 players

·         9/27 Bulldog Night at Freedom

CHEERLEADING –as per Carmen Barbosa

·         6/25 – last/late sign up and ordering of apparel.

·         Numbers as of now are as follows:

o   11 - 2^nd graders

o   21 – 3^rd & 4^th graders

o   25 – 5^th & 6^th graders

o   19 - 7^th & 8^th graders

CONCESSIONS – as per Vince Spina

·         S L O W !

·         Not good volunteer turn out.  No one coordinating volunteers.  No consequences for “no shows.”

·         Take in about $200.00/night when open.

·         Online concession stand sign ups in July for Football and Cheering.  John Scanlan will create that.

BASKETBALL – as per Dan Vidal

·         Communicating with Dave and getting acclimated.

WRESTLING as per Keith Lyden 

·         Nothing going on right now.

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR –Nothing

MEETING RECOGNITION:  None

NEXT MEETING:            July16*, 2012 @ 8:00, BTCC.

*Please note:  3^rd Monday of month instead of 2^nd Mon.

No Coordinators meeting this month.

Motion to adjourn:  Ray Russin    2^nd Brian Flynn

Meeting adjourned:  8:34

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert

BTAA Meeting Minutes

February 13, 2012

Meeting called to order:  8:11

ACTION ITEMS:

Minutes from January’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Changes/Corrections : None

Motion to accept:  Brian Flynn      2^nd:  Dave Capuano

^{Treasurer’s Report – Donna Absent - No report}

EXECUTIVE REPORT: 

Vince Spina – Nothing new.  Looking toward going with only one vendor.

John Koch - No Report

Cathy Shay – No Report

Jill Volkert – No Report

Donna Grenauer – Absent

DISCUSSION ITEMS: 

COORDINATOR / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

SOCCER – as per Tony Raffino

·         Spring program runs 8 weeks.

·         200 participants

LACROSSE -as per Jon Nicholas

·         Participants are up.

·         2/22 -  Parent meetings

·         3/11 – DICK’S night

·         Indoor space available at BTCC

WRESTLING as per Keith Lyden

·         Season over

·         Tournament:  16 kids came home with metals

·         Finished regular season 11^th.

·         Finished tournament 13^th.

BASKETBALL – as per Dave Capuano             

·         Girls Travel teams are in playoffs-Both 7th & 6th Grade team in Semifinals.

·         Boys Travel- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade wrapping up regular season this weekend at BTCC against Canes

·         4th & 5th Grade travel finish regular games in 2 weeks and then end of season tournament

·         Bethlehem Area Basketball League (BABL)-

·         2 weeks of regular season left. 1st weekend in March playoffs for top 2-3 teams and rest of teams play a friendly game

·         Trying to schedule a coaches meeting the last week of February to discuss playoff and get feedback on season from coaches.

·         Some overall logistical issues need to be ironed out for next year’s season but overall has gone well.

·         Little Dribblers program (Skills & Drills) with Canes for 1st & 2nd graders last weekend this Sat 8:30am – 10am at LHS Aux gym. Parents have given me good reviews.

·         Still working on finalizing replacement for coordinator for next year.

CONCESSIONS – No report

SOFTBALL: as per Rich Sheffer

·         Still taking signups for Tee Ball and Srs.

·         Week 3 of off season pitching clinic

·         200 sign ups

·         Will survey past players to see why sign ups are a bit down.

·         Drafts:  2/21 and 2/25

·         Parent Meetings - 2/27 and 2/29  

·         3/24 – DICK’S Day

·         Networking with Freedom’s Booster Club

·         Having open communication with Twp.  Forming better co-operation.

FOOTBALL- as per Chris Karabinus

·         143 helmets need to be reconditioned.

·         6/18-22  Camp  9am.-12:00

·         7/16  Mini camp begins

CHEERLEADING –as per Carmen Barbosa/Renee Weber

·         First competition (for Wrestling) at Nazareth this weekend.  This is for our Championship.

·         Scheduled Kids CO-OP for extra practices.

·         3/25 Year end Banquet at Nancy Run

o    Used extra Trophies for girls.  Recycled by using new name plates.

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR :

·         Rob Kitner questioned procedure to get new uniforms.  Feels they are needed with the growth in Lacrosse program.

·         Cathy Shay asked if we would entertain sponsorships; banners or signs as opposed to names on shirts.

·         Brian asked if we are sticking with one photographer.  Discussed concerns with Fancy Photos who we now use.  We need to communicate our concerns to them.  We have a history with them as far as their support and their connections to the school district.

OTHER: 

·         Recognition and introduction of 2^nd grade Cheerleaders, Pep Squad for Flags with coaches Angel Weed, Melissa Vasquez and Kim Jenkins.

o    2 First Place, 1 Second place

o    10 of 15 girls continued on to cheer for wrestling.

MEETING RECOGNITION:

1^ST meeting: None

2^nd meeting: Angel Wood

3^rd meeting: Kim Jenkins, Dan Vidal

Motion to accept new members:  Tony Raffino   2^nd:  Dave Capuano     All in favor

NEXT MEETING:  @ 8:00, BTCC.

Motion to adjourn:  Brian Flynn      2^nd Carmen Barbosa

Meeting adjourned:  8:56

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert

BTAA Meeting Minutes

January 9, 2012

Meeting called to order:  8:08

ACTION ITEMS:

·    Minutes from December’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Motion to accept:  Bob Kinter           2^nd:  Alice Lynn

·    Treasurer’s Report-read by Donna Grenauer      Copies available by request.

      Motion to accept:    Ray Russin           2^nd:  Brian Dansecs

EXECUTIVE REPORT:

Vince Spina – No Report

John Koch – No Report

Cathy Shay – No Report

Jill Volkert – No Report

Donna Grenauer – No Report

COORIDNATOR/COMMITTEE REPORTS

SOCCER – as per Tony Raffino

·         Sign-ups at BTCC next week.

FOOTBALL – as per Juan Cotto

·         All is good.

CHEERLEADING – as per Carmen Barbosa & Renee Webber

·         Scheduled 4 extra practice dates at Kids Co-Op.

WRESTLING – as per Keith Lyden

·         We are 5 and 1.

·         If we beat BECA next week, we could take 1^st in our division.

·         We will now host Quads on 1/29 at BTCC, mid am.  We need help moving mats, setting up and breaking down.

·         1/28 – Freedom vs. Liberty is Bulldog Night.  Bulldogs will wrestle Little Canes prior to the match. 

BASKETBALL – as per Dave Capuano

·         Moving along.  A few teams doing well, a few not so well.

·         Bethlehem Area Basketball League (BABL):

o   Finished 4th week of season.  Things running well considering this is a start up.

o   As far as the facilities, some fans not happy with seating arrangements @ FHS.

o   Site managers doing a great job.  A big thanks to all of them.

o   Pres. Jeremy Canes and I will look to have a wrap-up meeting with the coaches near the end of the season.   We will get feedback on the BABL to identify areas of improvement.  Also, we will analyze the gym costs and see how they compared to our projections we submitted to the BASD in the summer.

o   Little Dribblers’ (Skills & Drills) program with Canes for 1^st and 2^nd graders going well. Gotten good feedback.  Spud Yasso is doing a good job and the kids are having fun.

o   We utilized extra gym time at NCC over the last few weeks.  Went well.  Great way to continue building relationships.

o   Picture day is Saturday 1/21/12.  Michele Turpening is scheduling the teams.

·         There is a possible candidate for the co-ordinators position.

CONCESSIONS –No report

SOFTBALL – as per Rich Sheffer

·         Sign- ups begin next week.

·         Will be representing BTAA on the ELV Board.

·         Open lines of communication with Denny Hollinger, Freedom Softball coach.

·         Off season pitching program looks promising.  Thanks to Dave for freeing up some gym time.

LACROSSE –as per Jon Nicholas

·         1/16 – first meeting.

·         4/28 – 2^nd Annual LAX “Play Day.”  In communication with Tammy Healy.

·         NCC fields are firmed up.

·         Will be in contact with girls’ League.

OTHER –

·         Recognition and introduction of Ray Russin’s 95 lb. football Champions. 

         Went 11-0.  440 points scored.  39 points allowed.  2^nd year they went undefeated.

         Play-offs:  40-0/ 30-0/ 22-6.  Congrats. to these awesome athletes. 

·         By-law Committee forming.  Sign up now.

·         2^nd nominations and voting for Fall Sports Coordinators.

o   Soccer:  Tony Raffino – accepts

o   Cheerleading:  Carmen Barbosa – accepts

o   Football :  Chris Karabinus - accepts

Motion to accept:  Heather Gowdy     2^nd:  Rob Kinter

Congratulations to all Fall Sports Coordinators. 

CURTOSY OF THE FLOOR  -

·         Heather Gowdy questioned increase in registration fee.  Not yet reflected in our By-laws.  Will happen with the upcoming revisions.

MEETING RECOGNITION :  1^st meeting:  Ellis Lowell

                                                                 Bill Gill

      2^nd meeting:  Jason Bevan

                           Dan Vidal

                           Kim Jenkins

                           John Scanlan

                                           3^rd meeting and voting member:  Juan Cotto

 Motion to accept:  Brian Dancsecs        2^nd:  Brian Flynn         All in favor.

NEXT MEETING: February 13, 2012 @ 8:00, BTCC  (7:00 Coordinators meeting)

Motion to adjourn:    Ray Russin        2^nd:  Rob Kinter

Meeting adjourned:  8:45

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert

BTAA Meeting Minutes

August 13, 2012

Meeting called to order:  8:25

ACTION ITEMS:

?  Minutes from July’s meeting read and accepted by members.

Corrections:  None

Motion to accept:   Brian Flynn     2^nd:   Jim Lutz

?  Treasurer’s Report-read by Donna Grenauer                                    Copies available by request.

      Motion to accept:   Keith Lyden      2^nd:  Lynn Spina

EXECUTIVE REPORT:

Vince Spina:  -Attended Planning Commission Meeting – Proposed to build Luxury Apts. on the corner of Falmer and Meyer Lane, across from Penske.

John Koch – Not present

Cathy Shay –None

Jill Volkert –Fliers will no longer be done.  School District is discontinuing their distribution to the schools.  They will post the info. on the District’s website, though.  You can also sign up for emails on their website.  Said they would also post a link to BTAA’s website.

Donna Grenauer – When ordering through Joe, Coordinators only!

DISCUSSION ITEM:

·         School District fields @ Farmersville and Miller Hts.

10yr. lease needs to be renewed.

Will send us a date.

Joint lease between FBT & BTAA

Howard said  BTAA has first priority for using fields.                  Outside organizations can lease IF we are not using.

COORIDNATOR/COMMITTEE REPORTS

SOCCER – as per Tony Raffino

·         Underway.  Practices begin this week.

CHEERLEADING – as per Carmen Barbosa

·         Just finished T shirt fundraiser and sent out cheesecake fundraiser.

·         Snack stand duties going well.

·         Student coaches doing well.

FOOTBALL – as per Chris Karabinus

·         Thanks to Keith for designing this season’s Football Tees.

·         Wed. scrimmage vs. Salisbury.

·         60 of 75 helmets are in.

·         Galusha Memorial Game vs. Northampton set up.

·         Over 300 T shirts sold for fundraiser.

·         9/5  - Cheesecake fundraiser due.

·         9/8 or 9/9 is Picture Day @ the field.

·         8/16 Spirit wear orders due.

CONCESSIONS – as per Vince

·         Waiting for the strobe light to be installed.

·         Must then set up fire inspection.

·         Use grills for now.

WRESTLING – as per Keith Lyden – Nothing going on.

BASKETBALL – as per Dan Vidal

·         Met with school district about the facilities.  Concerned with the leases.  Times not being used.

·         Saved 8 – 9 thousand dollars with the new BABL program last year.

·         Wants to eliminate Sat. practices and keep Saturdays for games only.

·         Still inquiring about lowering the rims for 3^rd and 4^th grade.

·         May shift games from Broughal gym to Northeast gym.

·         Considering shifting from more costly uniforms to T shirts and shorts for the younger players.

·         Will inquire if BABL is working on By-Laws.

SOFTBALL – as per Rich Sheffer

·         ELV Fall Ball games have begun.

·         Can use Community service volunteers for projects.

·         Twp. has been “stepping up.”

LACROSSE – as per Jon Nicholas  -  No report

Webmaster – John Scanlan -  Not present, no report

CURTOSY OF THE FLOOR  -Nothing

MEETING RECOGNITION :  None

NEXT MEETING: September 10, 2012  @ 8:15, BTCC         

No Coordinators Meeting

Motion to adjourn: Brian Flynn       2^nd:  Carmen Barbosa

Meeting adjourned: 9:00

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert