October 8, 2008 TASL MEETING MINUTES The regularly scheduled TASL meeting was held on October 8, 2008 with the following in attendance: Dorothy Morgan, Dave Dearborn, Teresa Phillips, Ray Franklin (WBSC), Milt Cummings (SSC), Barb Kesler, Mike Davis (CSL), Dan Eaker, Mandi Harris (CUSC), Michael Williams (CUSA), Taekwon Hodges (AYSO), Brian Francazio, Angela McCann (NYSL), Jimmy Holland, Barry Scott (PSC), Mike Marston, and Don Lazutto (SYAA), . President Dorothy Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:35pm. The first part of the meeting was devoted to the Fall End-of-Season-Tournament (EOST) seedings. All Club Reps attending the meeting gave input on the placement of their club teams as discussed per age group. The final decisions were determined and agreed upon by all in attendance. Teresa Phillips agreed to send these out to all Reps for review prior to posting schedules. Dorothy asked that the meeting minutes from the previous meeting be reviewed. She then asked for a motion of approval. Dave Dearborn made the motion and Dan Eaker seconded it. The motion carried. Dorothy asked Ray Franklin, Treasurer to review the financials. She reminded everyone that no division t-shirts had been purchased for this season. There were no additional comments or questions. A review of the upcoming dates and deadlines included the following comments: There have been no problems with emails being sent about date changes; however, Dorothy reminded all Club Reps that it was their responsibility to inform all of their teams about TASL information including game changes. All Reps need to communicate/check with their referee assignors about the dates coming up for TASL so that they will have adequate referees available not only for EOST but also for the rain make-up games the weekend of November 8th and also for the weekend of November 15th & 16th for EOST rain make-up, if needed. Dorothy announced that Teresa has rescheduled rain-outs. ALL Reps must poll their older teams by Friday about PSAT, SAT & ACT conflicts understanding that we will organize what we can and everyone will have to be patient, understanding & cooperative. She also reminded everyone that the U19 divisions would be playing their tournament on November 8th & 9th due to this fact. Dates and deadlines for the spring season will be determined at next month's meeting. Rosters need to be sent to Teresa on time. Some clubs have been really bad about meeting this deadline. Dorothy suggested that TASL members discuss at next month's meeting a plan for a dinner for the December meeting. Unfinished Business: Dorothy asked for any unfinished business. All Club Reps were reminded to pick up items for the EOST at the NYSL office on Wednesday, October 29th from 7pm to 9pm. Further notice will be sent out if the location changes. New Business: Dorothy asked for any new business. The following issues were discussed: Referee situations: Everything has been worked out at Smithfield. The referee will not have anything to do with the matches. There was another issue with a referee making a racial comment. It was suggested that a TASL representative speak with the club and referee assignor about not assigning this referee any matches. Dorothy stated she would handle this situation and would let all know what is going on no later than next Monday. If a vote is needed, she will request one electronically. Rosters and player cards checked by referees: A concern was expressed that referees are not checking rosters or player cards. Dorothy reminded all Club Reps that they should be sending out a reminder to their referee assignors asking them to let their referees know that rosters and player cards are encouraged to be checked and that TASL will respectfully request that they do this. Administrator pay: Barb Kesler made a motion that the Administrator's pay be increased by $1000 per season. It was suggested that this motion be tabled until further discussion with the TASL Treasurer. Rename Co-Ed Division: In the spring, plans are to re-name the division on the tasli webpage schedule called co-ed. Since this is primarily Rec teams playing each other with only a few having truly co-ed teams, we are going to call these divisions Recreational. Spring division winners: Plans are to discuss ideas for division winner awards at the January meeting as long as finances allow. All Reps should come with ideas of what to award (t-shirt, trophy, bag, etc) in the event we have the ability to give back to the kids for all their hard work. Dorothy reminded all to bring site books, extra t-shirts, and medallions from EOST to the next TASL meeting on November 12th. All meetings in 2009 have been planned for the Conference Room at Towne Bank located at 137 Mt. Pleasant Road in Chesapeake. With no further new business, Dorothy asked for a motion to adjourn. Jimmy Holland made the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44pm. Respectfully submitting, Nan Beck TASL Secretary