October 10, 2007 TASL MEETING MINUTES The regularly scheduled TASL meeting was held on October 10, 2007 with the following in attendance: Dorothy Morgan, Teresa Phillips, Rebecca Dearborn, Nan Beck, Tim Moore(PSC), Larry Hefflefinger (PSC), Michael Dick (WBSC), Dave Dearborn (NUSC), Barb Kester, Mike Davis (CSL), Karen Stevens (NYSL), Mike Marston (SYAA), Dan Eaker (CUSC), Michael Williams (CUSA), Michelle Byers (Carolina Lightning), and Milt Cummings (SSC). President Dorothy Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:38pm. She introduced herself and asked that everyone introduce themselves and name their club affiliation. Dorothy asked Nan Beck, Secretary to read the minutes from the previous meeting. After Nan had done so, she pointed out a spelling error and noted that 1099s should read as W9s. She asked for a motion for approval with errors noted. Dan Eaker made the motion and it was seconded by Mike Dick. Motion carried. Dorothy asked for Becky Dearborn, Treasurer to go over TASL's financial activity. Becky stated that she had sent out the monthly report via email and had not received any questions. She reviewed the income and expenses from September 12th to October 10th. After a few questions concerning referee payments, Larry Hefflefinger pointed out that he had seen games that should have a three-man system only covered by two. Dorothy responded that she would be talking about that under New Business. Dorothy reviewed the following items: Club contact info is coming in slowly, has drawn out too long and needs to get done. Dorothy explained she had to be accountable to VYSA with the required documents and plans to make a spreadsheet to determine what she has. Dorothy needs to know who is covering each playing site. She stressed each site needs a point of contact in case something happens. Becky needs referee information from each club including W9s. Pictures are still needed from some clubs for the website. Dorothy reviewed the status of referee assignments. Dorothy and Teresa are continuing to work with referee assignor, Mary Ellen Taylor. With her help and help from Karen Arnold, games should be covered. Dorothy explained the TRSA contract was voted down, mainly due to a three year contract requirement and the cost. Mike Dick asked about a VYSA sponsored referee assignor course that had previously been mentioned. Larry announced that he had received an email from someone in Northern Virginia asking how many may be interested in taking a referee assignor course. No one else was aware of this email so he offered to forward it to everyone. Karen Stevens recommended that each club send at least one or two to the course. Mick Dick suggested we give Mrs. Taylor a gift since she was helping us out for no charge. Dorothy stated that Becky had already suggested that and TASL was already planning to give her a gift. Dorothy pointed out that Teresa did about 98% of the assigning but Mary Ellen was kind enough to review and sign off as a certified referee assignor. Dan Eaker asked about the plans for assigning referees in the spring. Dorothy stated TRSA had contacted her and plans are now in the works to present TASL another contract but they do understand TASL is not interested in a three year contract. Plans are that Dorothy will meet with Ron Harnage in the future. However, Ron may be moving out to the area due a job change, so Dorothy wants to meet with him soon to discuss the future contract. By next meeting, Dorothy will have more information from TRSA. Dorothy encouraged everyone to research options and bring information back to the November meeting. Also, Karen suggested that TASL needs to come up with a standard referee price and assignor fee charge that would be consistent and uniform in TASL. Dorothy asked Nan to give a review of the medallions for the End-of-Season-Tounament. Nan explained that the medallions chosen for the spring would be used for fall instead due to the supplier unable to get enough to the vendor in time. However, they will be available for the spring. Nan stated she needed to submit a color for the ribbon for the medallion. After discussion, black was the favored choice. Dorothy reported that TASL would be giving out the t-shirts to the champions since money was being saved on the referees. She described the shirts as being white with the TASL logo in blue. Dorothy announced that the Competition Meeting for the EOST would be held on October 17th at 7:00pm at Cambridge College. Dorothy reminded everyone that she had sent out an email stating what she expected from each Club Rep at the meeting. She reminded everyone that the meeting should not take more than an hour if everyone comes prepared. Dorothy announced the date for the next TASL meeting as being November 14th at 7:30pm. Dorothy reminded everyone that the December meeting usually takes place at a restaurant and asked for suggestions. Teresa suggested Sterling's and everyone agreed to meet there on December 12th at 6:30pm with spouses. Old Business: Michael Marston from Suffolk pointed out that they had a U12 team who was down a player and the "gentlemen's agreement" was not used. Everyone was encouraged to be considerate when the opposing team was down on numbers. Barb Kester stated that her U19 girls had a great experience against a Moyock team having to loan two players and it worked out great. New Business: Dorothy asked for any new business and Tim Moore again stated his concern of a two-man system when there should have been a three-man system. He stated that he had seen three games like this primarily at Lake Taylor. Dave Dearborn stated that if he sees that, he will not allow it. He asked that Tim send him the match time and field number so he can follow up on it. He also stated that he wants in the TRSA's contract a fine for those who do not follow the three-man system rule. Mike Dick expressed concern over TASL not having a plan for reporting red cards and ensuring the penalty is served. Dorothy explained that this is information that needs to come from the referee assignors and it is so hard get. Mike stated that there are not that many so it should not be hard to monitor. He recommended that Club Reps be given the information so they can monitor this. Teresa stated that she feels it should come to a central person and she does not mind it coming to her. Dorothy agreed that Teresa should get the info and report to the Club Rep who would then need to remind the coach of that team that his player could not play in the next game. Dave stated that a referee at Suffolk does not understand the "pass back to the goalie". Michael will follow up on this. Mike announced that a referee certification course should be coming up soon. Dorothy stated she would send the information out as soon as she receives it. Tim Moore announced that as Vice President of the Southside Indoor League, he would like everyone to know that the website is up and the fees and tournament information is posted. He gave the website as www.southsideindoorsoccerleague.com. He explained the difference between indoor played at the WISC and futsol played in their league. Dorothy reminded everyone that anything happening in the area should be sent to her for posting on the TASL website. Teresa reviewed game changes that had taken place at Centerville Park, mainly on Field #3, explaining that it was out of her control due to the city of Chesapeake making some last minute changes on field use. With no further new business, Dorothy adjourned the meeting at 9:10 pm. Nan Beck TASL Secretary