SCSRA – Ventura Chapter

January 8, 2002 Membership Meeting

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:25 PM.

2. The AGM is scheduled for February 19, 2002. The offices up for election are vice-president and treasurer. Anyone who wishes to submit a modification to the Constitution or By Laws must submit the material to the secretary 30 days in advance of the AGM. The modifications must be sent to the members 14 days in advance of the AGM.

3. The State Cup assignments will be published on February 8, 2002.

4. Tournaments:

a) Santa Barbara will be held January 19 & 20

b) SoCal United will be held March 16 & 17

c) Camarillo Cool will be held May 3, 4 & 5

d) Santa Barbara will be held August 10 & 11 and August 17 & 18

5. The ECRSL League Cup will be held January 26 & 27.

6. Referee assessments – a discussions was held to inform the members of evaluations/assessments to date and to advise that the Santa Barbara tournament will be the next opportunity for evaluations. There have been numerous upgrades at all levels.

7. 2002 season:

a) The Association needs to strive for more professional performance by the referees.

b) Referees need to be certified (discussions were held on the need for annual re-certification, insurance/liability issues, combination of certification/re-certification clinics and consideration for a Santa Barbara area clinic).

c) Dues are scheduled to be increased to $60 with Youth Referees increased to $30 (late fees will be $75 and $45 respectively).

d) There is a need to cover the expenses of board members, assignors and other members who represent the Association at CYSA meetings and to cover training expenses.

e) All referees need to be members in good standing (dues & certification).

f) Negotiations on next season’s contracts will be conducted in March. The Association needs to know the availability of referees prior to committing to contracts.

g) A discussion was held on the role of field monitors.

h) The Youth Mentor Program and Summer Camps were discussed. There is no schedule at this time.

i) The referee fees were discussed with a recommendation by the chair to split the fees 40/30/30%. This will be decided at the next meeting.

8. TCSL has terminated the Service Agreement with the Association. A written response is being prepared.

9. Treasure Report was provided for members to review.

10. New Business - none

11. Adjournment at 8:42 PM.

Attendance

Joe Campisi Mike Skinner Jeff Plunkett Larry Turner

Ron Schmidt Leo Henggeler Maggie Saling Ed Rigsbee

Diana Tubbs David Finley Del Finley Greg Starczak

Lance Pillsbury Lou Mages Eduardo Rodriguez Bruce Russell

Steve Blanchard James Cameron John Badaracco Bryan Thomson

Rob Thomson Brian Hersh Robert Mazzetti Mark Richard

Gonzo Rodriguez Joe Puliti Dan Nagl