August 8 Meeting Minutes – (A. Caschera) Minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by T. Ward and seconded by L. Maliszewski to approve the minutes as submitted.
All in attendance were in favor. Motion carried.

Treasurer's Report - (B. DiBella) Bob’s presented the treasurer's report and reviewed the summary and transaction report and stated that the account is in very good standing as of August 31, 2006. A motion was made by T. Ward and seconded by D. McDermott to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. All in attendance were in favor. Motion carried.

Fields/Grounds – (R. Urbano) on behalf of Rocco, Angelo discussed the idea of adding a door to the garage. It was agreed that one be put in but to off set it so that we don’t lose wall space. Also discussed was the purchase of new locks for the restrooms from Wolfe Safe & Lock and perhaps installing them ourselves.

CDYSL – (T. Ward) Terri attended a special meeting regarding the Club not attending several meetings. Apparently there was a mix up with CDYSL records and our Club is in good standing with them. Terri suggested visiting CDYSL website. They have added all dates for the remainder of the year.

Fall Rec – (D. McDermott) To date we have 721 players. The first weekend went well with the concession stand and 50/50 earning approximately $1,500. The Club joined SAY Soccer and it has been a very positive experience so far.

Old Business – Terri discussed the vending machines. She spoke with her brother and wanted to know if there are any problems with vandalism. It was suggested to use older machines if this is the case. Also discussed were concession stand prices. Some feel we should raise the prices. It was discussed to leave prices as is during the rec season, but perhaps consider raising them during other events. Additional travel tryouts will be held Sunday, October 1 from 1pm-3pm at our fields. These tryouts will be for the following age groups: U8, U10 & U12 boys & girls. Flyers will be made to distribute at the rec games. Next discussed was indoor gym space. Dave mentioned that the Club as secured gym space with Center City at a cost of approximately $33,000. Registration fees will off set this cost. All USAI teams will practice on the turf and the Club is looking into possibly having the Club teams practice there as well on a rotating basis. This would be a 21 week schedule. Teams will not be able to practice during holiday times. The Schenectady Armory is also a possibility. Angelo will look into this facility. Dave mentioned for those teams that are planning on playing in November to send him a copy of their roster. These teams need to be registered prior to playing. Dave also mentioned the recent purchase of new goals and nets.

Bob next reviewed the coaches’ clinic that was held for the Club’s rec coaches. All went well and everyone enjoyed the clinic. Bob also reviewed the recent referee course that the Club held. The Club had 25 attendees. The non-passers will get together again and will be given another opportunity to pass the test.

Travel – (A. Caschera) Angelo reviewed the list of coaches for the upcoming travel season. They are as follows:

Girls Club Level:
U10   Carlo
U10   Terri (be placed where ever needed)
U12   Anna/Cesare
U12   Jim Mazzacone
U14   Rita/Tom J.
U17   Andy

Boys Club Level:
  U8     Need Coach
U10     Ben
U10     Joe
U12     Doug/Jean/Jason
U14     Vito/Rocco
U16/17   Cory

Jean mentioned that Greg Sichak was interested in coaching the U12 Boys team. He has an E license and is qualified. Anyone interested in obtaining the 2006-2007 travel fees, please visit the Club’s website. This information was also included and sent out to all coaches in the June 2006 meeting minutes.

With no other topics to be discussed the meeting was adjourned. a motion was made by N. Piccirillo and seconded by B. Hirsch to adjourn the meeting. All in attendance were in favor. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Fil DiCristofaro