MINUTES
OF MEETING
The meeting was called to
order by Ben Sharpe, HWSA Vice-president, at Saengerbund
Hall at
Women's
teams absent: Footloose 2, Katy Kicks, Red Hot Chicks, Shooting Stars, Synergy,
Trademark United, Wildcats
Coed
teams absent:
MINUTES:
Minutes of the
President:
1. WUSA exhibition
- The WUSA was pleased even though attendance decreased from the game in October
- HWSA lost approximately $21,000 due to low attendance. Part of this loss will be recouped through WUSA merchandise sales.
- A Profit & Loss statement for both the October 2002 and March 2003 games are available for anyone who is interested and an independent accountant has been asked to review the accounting books.
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2. Budget
- Player fees have increased at the state level, which means that player fees will likely increase in the Fall, at least $3, maybe $5. HWSA would like to remain a low-cost league.
- The Treasurer needs help with the 2003-2004 budget. If you are interested in helping and providing input, please let the President or Treasurer know.
3. HWSA growth - As our league continues to grow, the registration process is becoming a burden. HWSA is exploring other registration options such as combining with HFA or hiring a part-time financial person. HFA has a paid position with an office and a drop box at Bear Creek. HWSA is meeting with HFA next week to discuss our options.
Vice president:
1. In the past year, HWSA has initiated a registration bonus for any teams that remained card-free during the previous season. This will continue with the summer season.
2. One team this season has 12 cards to date.
Secretary:
1.
If
you missed roll call, be sure to see the Secretary after the meeting, as there
is a $10 fine for missing league meetings.
2.
Summer
registration packets for coed teams are available. Please pick them up after the meeting. Also, player registration forms in Spanish
are available on the league’s website.
Registrar:
1. Registrar needs to see team rep for Stingers.
2. ID cards are available for pickup after the meeting. Please see the Registrar.
3.
Registration materials may be dropped off at the
Registrar’s home. No call is necessary
if you are just dropping materials off.
The best time to reach the Registrar is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
days, or other days before
4. To avoid confusion, the Registrar will generally not respond to emails from players other than the team rep.
5. Team rosters were not included in the registration packets. Please email the Registrar to request one.
6. Limited blank player cards are available tonight. Additional blank player cards may be requested by emailing the Registrar.
Treasurer:
1.
The league currently
has $35,600 in its Wells Fargo account and $1,589 in its money market account.
2.
The following teams
need to see the Treasurer regarding NSF checks:
3.
Only 3 teams have paid
field fees. If this trend continues, the
league may consider instituting a new rule that would require that any teams
that have not paid field fees by their second game,
will not be allowed to play again until payment is rendered.
4.
Please include checks
with your registration materials provided to the Registrar. Due to the receipt of registration
information by the Registrar and checks by the Treasurer, players that had not
paid were being registered. Therefore,
all registration materials must now be accompanied by a check. The Registrar will give the checks to the
Treasurer for deposit at his earliest convenience.
Women's Commissioner:
1. Current standings – only one division is complete. Rox has secured 1st place in Division 4. Division 2 should be complete by the end of the week.
2. Concessions help is needed for the Quickfoot tournament on May 17. See Women’s Commissioner after the meeting if you are available to volunteer.
Coed Commissioner:
1. No report.
1.
HWSA is in discussions with the commissioner for
2. HWSA is attempting to secure the approval to install a timer on the lights at Alief.
3. HWSA continues to investigate new field options. Remember, the city does not generally support adult soccer and is reluctant to provide assistance. Please be patient.
4. Rasmus field conditions were too poor for HWSA use.
5. Scholarship recipients should be announced on the website soon.
1.
Coed: player roundup on Monday, May 26 at 7p at Kelvin
Arms in
2. Women: no report
1. Quickfoot - May 17, deadline extended to Friday, May 9.
2. Metro – Memorial Day, deadline is May 21.
3. Beaumont – June, coed
Please be sure you are using a valid email address when you are submitting on line game reports.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Elections were held for Vice-president, Treasurer and Registrar. The slate consisted of existing officers and the slate was elected as presented.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Women’s skills clinic scheduled for Saturday, May 17.
2. Summer team registration is tonight, and player registration is Wednesday, May 28.
3.
Passback program: The Passback program collects
used but still playable gear and sends it to teams/organizations who are otherwise unable to afford even the most basic
soccer equipment. From a small school in
Meeting adjourned at