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April 9, 2008
Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President, Dave Root, at Allegan Pizza Parlor.
Attendance: Dave Root, Teresa Creech, Bill Creech, Kim Hays, Richard Centala,
Missy Root, Connie Urton, Brett Paige
The minutes from the March board meeting were not available for review. Teresa Creech will
email everyone a copy ASAP. The March and April minutes will be up for approval at the May
meeting.
The treasurer’s report was presented by T. Creech, interim treasurer. The checking account
has a current balance of $1,623.02, as of 4-9-08. An updated copy of player accounts was
presented. We have an outstanding balance owed of $660. It was decided that a letter would
go out to each player’s family with an outstanding balance informing them that they must pay
the balance owed prior to the first game scheduled for 4-19-08. A special letter will be sent to
Jessica Solis asking for the entire balance of $130 or her uniform and bag returned. She
played the entire fall season without paying anything. It was suggested by Brett Paige that in
the future we include on the sign-up forms, a deadline for payment due and a late fee imposed
after the due date. We may also want to make the information available on line, but not
necessarily “published” in advertising. Two bills were presented for payment: $410 is due to
the City of Allegan for player fees for the teams that used the Sports Complex; $40 is due to
Lori Drozd for reimbursement for a second season paid up front. Her daughter will not be
playing a second season. T. Creech has asked National City to add a debit card to the
checking account. This will allow the monthly payment for the website to be transferred to
ACES account. A payment of $130.92 was made to T. Creech for reimbursement of the extra
uniforms that were ordered in March and prepaid.
Discussion was had with regards to the website. Should we be looking for another place to
host our website? Many of the other soccer clubs use a sports oriented host.
Equipment – The Roots have purchased two game balls that were desperately needed. They
will be getting a complete set of professional corner flags as well. We should keep in mind that
we may need to purchase equipment or supplies for teams that may use the Sports Complex in
the fall.
T. Creech informed the board of a conversation she had with Aaron Haskin, head of the
Department of Public Works for the City of Allegan. Haskin made mention that “things may be
changing out at the Complex”. Dave Root will contact Haskin with regards to the use of the
Complex in the fall. D. Root will also contact Jeff Herpst.
After attending our March board meeting, Paige has expressed interest in taking on the Vice
President’s position. After stating what he would bring to the ACES organization and talking
about his soccer experience, we felt very strongly about inviting him to take on the Vice
President’s position. A motion was made by Bill Creech to appoint Brett Paige to the position of
vice president. Seconded by Missy Root; Motion carries. Thanks Brett!
An update on the motor cycle raffle was given by M. Root. After a long wait and many
unreturned phone calls, M. Root was finally told today that we would need to pay up front to
Grand Rapids Harley for a motorcycle if we wanted to acquire one for a raffle. They have an
alternative option of contacting Sandy’s Harley in Freemont. M. Root brought up another idea
for a fundraiser. D. Root has talked with Dave Vandyke of Fennville. Vandyke explained how
his team participated in a Texas Hold-em Tournament in Holland as a fundraiser. After much
discussion, the board asked the Roots to further investigate the possibly of us helping with a
Texas Hold-em tournament as a fundraiser for ACES. Kim Hays told the board that the “Hawaii
AYSO Team” made $10,000 by working four weekends at a tournament in Kalamazoo. Two
people were needed to work a shift at one time. What does the money go towards? Training,
equipment, paint, if needed, and scholarships would be covered with out concern if we had
more funds.
T. Creech checked with the Regent Theater about running an ad for ACES tryouts. T. Creech
contacted Vicky Knuckles, manager of the Regent and the Griswold Auditorium, and asked
about the price of running a Power Point ad for two months. Because we are a non-profit, she
offered to run the ad for the months of May and June free of charge. Two Power Point
advertisements were presented to the board for review. The presentation created by M. Root
was chosen. A few modifications were suggested and then the ad will be submitted by M. Root
to Knuckles for running in May and June. Thanks for all of the hard work that went into this
project. It should be well worth it.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at the Pizza Parlor at 6:00.
A motion to adjourn was made by M. Root; seconded by B. Creech; meeting adjourned at 8:25.
Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President, Dave Root, at Allegan Pizza Parlor.
Attendance: Dave Root, Teresa Creech, Bill Creech, Kim Hays, Richard Centala,
Missy Root, Connie Urton, Brett Paige
The minutes from the March board meeting were not available for review. Teresa Creech will
email everyone a copy ASAP. The March and April minutes will be up for approval at the May
meeting.
The treasurer’s report was presented by T. Creech, interim treasurer. The checking account
has a current balance of $1,623.02, as of 4-9-08. An updated copy of player accounts was
presented. We have an outstanding balance owed of $660. It was decided that a letter would
go out to each player’s family with an outstanding balance informing them that they must pay
the balance owed prior to the first game scheduled for 4-19-08. A special letter will be sent to
Jessica Solis asking for the entire balance of $130 or her uniform and bag returned. She
played the entire fall season without paying anything. It was suggested by Brett Paige that in
the future we include on the sign-up forms, a deadline for payment due and a late fee imposed
after the due date. We may also want to make the information available on line, but not
necessarily “published” in advertising. Two bills were presented for payment: $410 is due to
the City of Allegan for player fees for the teams that used the Sports Complex; $40 is due to
Lori Drozd for reimbursement for a second season paid up front. Her daughter will not be
playing a second season. T. Creech has asked National City to add a debit card to the
checking account. This will allow the monthly payment for the website to be transferred to
ACES account. A payment of $130.92 was made to T. Creech for reimbursement of the extra
uniforms that were ordered in March and prepaid.
Discussion was had with regards to the website. Should we be looking for another place to
host our website? Many of the other soccer clubs use a sports oriented host.
Equipment – The Roots have purchased two game balls that were desperately needed. They
will be getting a complete set of professional corner flags as well. We should keep in mind that
we may need to purchase equipment or supplies for teams that may use the Sports Complex in
the fall.
T. Creech informed the board of a conversation she had with Aaron Haskin, head of the
Department of Public Works for the City of Allegan. Haskin made mention that “things may be
changing out at the Complex”. Dave Root will contact Haskin with regards to the use of the
Complex in the fall. D. Root will also contact Jeff Herpst.
After attending our March board meeting, Paige has expressed interest in taking on the Vice
President’s position. After stating what he would bring to the ACES organization and talking
about his soccer experience, we felt very strongly about inviting him to take on the Vice
President’s position. A motion was made by Bill Creech to appoint Brett Paige to the position of
vice president. Seconded by Missy Root; Motion carries. Thanks Brett!
An update on the motor cycle raffle was given by M. Root. After a long wait and many
unreturned phone calls, M. Root was finally told today that we would need to pay up front to
Grand Rapids Harley for a motorcycle if we wanted to acquire one for a raffle. They have an
alternative option of contacting Sandy’s Harley in Freemont. M. Root brought up another idea
for a fundraiser. D. Root has talked with Dave Vandyke of Fennville. Vandyke explained how
his team participated in a Texas Hold-em Tournament in Holland as a fundraiser. After much
discussion, the board asked the Roots to further investigate the possibly of us helping with a
Texas Hold-em tournament as a fundraiser for ACES. Kim Hays told the board that the “Hawaii
AYSO Team” made $10,000 by working four weekends at a tournament in Kalamazoo. Two
people were needed to work a shift at one time. What does the money go towards? Training,
equipment, paint, if needed, and scholarships would be covered with out concern if we had
more funds.
T. Creech checked with the Regent Theater about running an ad for ACES tryouts. T. Creech
contacted Vicky Knuckles, manager of the Regent and the Griswold Auditorium, and asked
about the price of running a Power Point ad for two months. Because we are a non-profit, she
offered to run the ad for the months of May and June free of charge. Two Power Point
advertisements were presented to the board for review. The presentation created by M. Root
was chosen. A few modifications were suggested and then the ad will be submitted by M. Root
to Knuckles for running in May and June. Thanks for all of the hard work that went into this
project. It should be well worth it.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at the Pizza Parlor at 6:00.
A motion to adjourn was made by M. Root; seconded by B. Creech; meeting adjourned at 8:25.
