Bethlehem Township Athletic Association: My Site News: BTAA Meeting Minutes March 2009

Saturday, April 4
BTAA Meeting Minutes March 2009
BTAA Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2009

Meeting called to order: 8:06 pm

ACTION ITEMS:

Minutes from February’s meeting read and accepted by members.
Changes/Corrections:  
- 8 Bulldog wrestlers placed 3rd in the League Tournament.
- Congratulations to Lou and Ed for building up the BT wrestling program.  Great job!
Motion to accept:   Bobby Reinert      2nd   Lou Colangelo

Treasurer’s Report – No report
                             
EXECUTIVE REPORT:  
Vince Spina  -  See attached:  Monthly Meeting 3/9/09
John Koch -  No Report
Cathy Shay –  No report.
Jill Volkert – No report.
Donna Grenauer–Absent

DISCUSSION ITEMS :  See Attached:  Monthly Meeting 3/9/09

COORDINATOR / COMMITTEE REPORTS:
SOCCER – as per Bob Eaton
·         250 kids·         3/21 practice begins·         4/5 first game·         Registration for Fall Soccer is mid AprilLACROSSE - as per Joe Conzola·         Sat. equipment handouts.·         Practice began for U13’s.·         U9 and U11 practice begins next week.·         Girl’s games are more laxed with scheduling.·         Uniforms are almost done.·         105 players signed up.·         All coaches are now in place.FOOTBALL- as per Rob Skae
  • Had league meeting.  17 teams.  
  • Rule changes for 95 lbs.
    • Defense can’t rush punt
    • Can kick 2 point conversion.
  • Will put out fliers to schools this year.
  • Wants to field an 80 lb. team.
  • Flag, 80, 95, 105, 125 (starting AND final weights)
  • Pre-season game with Raiders the end of August
  • Iron Pigs wants to recognize football teams.
  • Sign ups in mid May.
CHEERLEADING –as per Lynn Spina·         Wrestling cheerleaders had a mock competition.·         Wed 3/18 Awards party with wrestling at Farmersville.·         Need certificates of insurance for competition we will be holding in Nov.Bill Dosedlo apologized for accidentally double booking gym space for cheering and basketball the same time.

CONCESSIONS - As per Lorie Dosedlo
·         Stand still closed.  Gate to field is still locked.  Does Modesto have a key?  Can we get it?·         Will attend parent /coaches softball meetings to discuss concession stand duties.
BASKETBALL –  as per Bill Dosedlo·         Last week of CBL.·         2 undefeated U9 girls’ teams.·         All Pates teams qualified for play offs.·         Boys 7th grade Pates lost in the semi-finals.·         Girls 6th grade Pates lost in the first round but were invited to a tournament with all the 5-5 and 6-4 teams and ended up winning that tournament.·         Girls 7th grade pates lost to ‘Canes in Semi Finals.·         Girls 8th grade Pates lost in 1st game.
WRESTLING as per Lou Colangelo·         3/18 Participation/Awards get together.·         The division will hold Quad meets.·         BT will have 5 home matches next season.
SOFTBALL: as per Vince Spina·         Drafts this week went well.·         Thanks to Dean for being at all of the drafts as a League Rep. /Board Member.·         Thanks for donation made to softball for equipment through Charlie Deichman.


COURTESY OF THE FLOOR – Nothing

OTHER:  Nominations:
Executive Board  - All current officers: 


Pres. - Vince Spina - accepts
VP    - John Koch   - accepts
Sec.  - Jill Volkert  - accepts

Sec.  - Cathy Shay - accepts  

Treas. - Donna Grenauer - absent


Concession stand - Lorie Dosedlo
Webmaster - None

MEETING RECOGNITION:
1ST meeting:  None
2nd meeting:  None
3rd meeting and voting member:  Charlie Deichman
Motion to accept new member:   Bill Dosedlo     2nd:  Lou Colangelo      All in favor.

NEXT MEETING:      April 13, 2009 @ 8:00, BTCC.

Motion to adjourn:  Paul Rold       2nd Lynn Spina
Meeting adjourned: 9:01 pm

Respectfully submitted by Jill Volkert