Marriott Hotel
Philadelphia, PA.
February 24, 2000
Region IV Minutes
Call to order by Director Rose at 8:10 AM
Roll call was taken and voting strength recorded at 59.
Announcements
Darl welcomed John Ellis–assistant coach to Heinrichs, to our
meeting.
Louisville, KY Minutes
1. Motion to Approval of Louisville minutes as
printed. Motion Carried
Additions to agenda
Utah bid for hosting regional- Richard Messenger
Administrative help for the Region IV-Rick DeJana
USSF fee increase- Dianna Doty
Treasurer’s Report-
Issuance of monthly reporting to states, with books always open to
anyone. Audit was extensive from National Office-no problems
2. Motion to accept
Treasurers' Report. Motion Carried
Reports
Ron Cooke- ODP Symposium in Phoenix was a resounding
event. Well attended. Feed back was positive. Federation staff coaches in attendance were
excellent in doing workshops and presentations. This was a "Successful" event
for the program.
Jolene Woodhaven- ODP Tournament (Phoenix)
Thanks to Brent Davis and his Arizona staff for the wonderful support.
States that participated by sending teams were: CN, CS, CO, ID, UT, MT Over 80 college
coaches were present. Each player received, pin and T-shirt. Crystal Nicholson did an
excellent job with the referees.
Jim Lasher- Committee for the Region has not met.
Region premier league is an interest from the state president’s. The committee will
come at later date, with a proposal, for the Council to consider.
Director’s Report
Region IV representatives as "Coaches of the Year" are Steve
Stoner (Wyoming) for the Boys and Linda Bridgham (Washington) for Girls. Darl to serve on
Internet committee. Darl meeting with Addias concerning use of soccer lab. Minutes from
last NBOD emailed to all. New web address for Region IV is: www.regioniv.com
Old Business
None
New Business-
Region Cup-Tom Mendoth
Introduced the three major proposed changes to the Manual from the
Retreat held in Las Vegas.
- Change tournament dates to a week later in June starting 2001 June 24-30
2002 June 23-29; 2003 June 22-28
- Change all brackets to an even 16 teams
- Change Procedures for Wild card matrix draw
Motion by MT to move the cup date to one week later as provided from
Tom.
CS-looking for last full week of June 2004 starts on June 20th.
Brent Mangus- this will have a huge impact for ODP players coming into
camp. We have a very small window for camps.
3. Motion: MT to move the
cup date to one week later in June using dates as announced- Motion Carried
4. Motion: CS/OR to make all age groups 16 brackets.
Motion Carried
5. AZ/CO motion to change wild card draw as to how it is
handled. Motion Carried
We will take the horizontal matrix until it is filled. Is differs from
the vertical, in that each state will have a first slot for wild card team
Pg.3 under bid pkg. Award two year's in advance.
HOUSEKEEPING items. Pg. 4 Finances- Lodging Requirements
6.WA: Amend: that finances
second be an appendix to manual . Motion Carried
NM- questions concerning the value of funds.
7. Motion: to approve manual as amended. Motion Carried
Regional Cup Draw at 8:30 Friday in room 407
FWR 2000-
Bob Asklof-Host Committee Chairman from Cal-N reported that all
Committees are in place and staffed; 4800+ rooms have currently been booked; asking that
states try to avoid teams overbooking.
Voting Rights for Region Officers-DeJana
Resolution # 1
8. Motion: MT/OR: resolve
that except for the election of the Regional Directors and Regional deputy directors; each
state in Region IV shall have one vote. Failed
Resolution # 2
9. Motion: MT/ WA-region IV
adopts the administrative positions of regional secretary and treasurer and grants them
votes in all counsel matters except the election of officers. Carried
Remove from Agenda item of USSF fee increase with approval of UT- Meet
in RM 1439
New item: MT- Look into a full Executive Director to
assist the Region- Rick and Darl to draft a proposal to be presented, complete with
finances, in for New York. Director to appoint an adhoc committee for this purpose. CN-Job
description for position should be included.
2002 Bid presentation from UT. Richard Messenger gave presentation,
noting that the inter structure of roads and hotels are now complete. There is a break
between Olympic events and soccer. Hotels will be wanting to fill these extra rooms; 26
fields within 1-1/2 miles of the main complex. Jeff Robins, President of Utah Sports
Development Commission showed video of Salt Lake and what it has to offer. Director of
Sports Convention with Utah Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mark White, spoke about using
the Olympic facilities for soccer events and what Salt Lake has to offer.
10. Motion: WY- to accept
Utah bid for 2002 Regional. Failed for lack of second.
Bids will be presented and voted on in R-IV Fall Workshop.
Good of Game
ID- Video on Top Soccer was shown to council.
UT- It has been a busy year; having trouble getting response from John
Collins.
WY- Huge meeting room!
AK- Joe Ver-Opened a state office
CN- Jeff Stanger-has been an interesting 60 days so far.
OR- Jim Lasher, introduced Chuck Keers, Executive Director for OYSA.
Jim is outgoing president for OR, this will be his last meeting.
WA- Ron Copple introduced his state staff; a new organization called AAU
has appeared on the soccer scene. Group outside of WSYSA.
CS- Ray Horspool-introduced staff to council. Vince Mirabella is the new
Executive Director for state.
NM- Jake Mossman- AGM is June 10-11, Donna our office manager is doing a
great job. Newest program will be Top Soccer, working with NM Special Olympic.
HI- Scott- Thanked Christy Nicholson for her support with ODP. Soccer
Complex. is well on it’s way to being a reality. Starting a true Recreation program.
MT- Rick DeJana-Thank to USYS for approving our office grant.
NV- Elaine White- Burt Zimmerer is new vice chairman. New fields
available. ODP undergoing restructuring.
AZ- introduced staff-representative from biggest league in Phoenix. This
is our 25th anniversary on May 19-21th. Thanked Jolene for her work on the ODP tournament.
Valley Soccer Club was thanked for it's great support in hosting the ODP tournament.
Business plan 2000 in it’s infancy.
CO- Bob Selsvold-introduce staff; attended UT/CO ODP play in Grand
Junction was a great event. Locating to a new office around April 1st.
Rick Freehan-issued a welcome to new members.
Skip Henderson- new contact with states from either Ron or myself about
once a month.
Linda B. thanked Jim for all his work on behalf of Region IV.
Ron Cooke- thanked Jim Lasher for his service.
Darl Rose wished Jim well and thanked him for his years of service.
Gary Moore-Girls ODP- great events.
Brent Mangus-Boys ODP-busy year. Hope you are receiving data; check the
newsletter on ebsite.
Move to adjourn 11:00 AM
Submitted by L.Bolin
Extraction of motion from R-IV Minutes 2/2000
1. Motion to Approval of Louisville minutes as printed. Motion Carried
2. Motion to accept Treasurers' Report. Motion Carried
3. Motion: MT to move the cup date to one week later in June using dates
as announced- Motion Carried
4. Motion: CS/OR to make all age groups 16 brackets. Motion Carried
5. AZ/CO motion to change wild card draw as to how it is handled. Motion
Carried
6.WA: Amend: that finances second be an appendix to manual . Motion
Carried
6. Motion to approve revised Cup Manual. Motion Carried
7. Motion: to approve manual as amended. Motion Carried
8. Motion: MT/OR: resolve that except for the election of the Regional
Directors and Regional deputy directors; each state in Region IV shall have one vote.
Failed
9. Motion: MT/ WA-region IV adopts the administrative positions of
regional secretary and treasurer and grants them votes in all counsel matters except the
election of officers. Motion Carried
10. Motion: WY- to accept Utah bid for 2002 Regional. Motion Failed for
lack of second. |
