Minutes from LISC Executive Board Meeting

October 21, 2003

7:30pm-9:30pm

Present: Mike Wingo, Amy Hall, Rob Hornbaker, Gary Sullan, Judith Martinez, and Trey Bradberry

Minutes from last meeting deferred, secretary not present with minutes

Land: Rob to meet with Jim Spencer tomorrow to explore possible alternative practice area, in town game fields on the Park Dist. Fields

Trey and/or Rob will also explore the possibility of home league games in Rantoul. (Mark Herriott also working on this)

Rob talked with the Park Dist Director of Morton regarding the purchase and upkeep of their land.

Working on estimating of cost of developing and upkeep of land for LISC. USSF grants an option after land is purchased.

Indoor Practice: will begin at the Armory in Urbana in January and last through Feb. Trey will develop a schedule for all the teams. Some practice space will also be available at the Champaign Armory. The St. Joseph High School and Grade School gyms are also options if needed for additional practice time.

Coaches Education: All Coaches have E licenses now. Additional education to be provided for the coaches will be: National youth license for Robert Baird U8 coach,

Trey will explore Uof I classes and sessions some with Janet Rayfield; All coaches will have the opportunity to attend NSCA Convention, other symposiums approved by the board.

Important to keep communication and newsletter circulating through the winter will discuss with secretary next meeting.

Treasury Report: Reminder letters delayed in going out due to Fall Cup, if payment not received by Friday League games, cards will be pulled. Coaches will be notified.

LISC has obtained a credit card through the bank.

Fall Cup: Overall, Fall Cup successful. Post tournament report to IYSA, still working on paying bills and calculations of profits. Next year’s date: October 1, 2 and 3. Applications for next year will be more specific about request and will only allow requests if on application. Schedule will be done with in town teams having the early and late games and less changing will be made after schedule posted. Referees went well, would like same assignor for next year. Still waiting for checks from some contracted hotels. Sent communication to hotels with next year’s date. Dawn from CVB to fax me how many rooms has been allotted to the tournament. 3 sites went well, concessions and grilling a success, volunteering went well, only about 6 families did not volunteer. Mission awards did a fantastic job. T-shirts made a profit. Sponsorship and programs: program from another tournament provide for possible model for next year. Need committee to work on sponsors in starting in January. Medical: Carle did a terrific job.

The board will set up a meeting with Craig Stinson to discuss this year’s tournament and plans for next year.

Plans for Spring Tournament: name: Spring Invitational, date: May 7, 8 and 9. Fields: One set of fields Main site of Uof I will be used, Cost to teams: $325.00 and $350.00. Letter and Survey to go out to parents to ask if they feel this tournament is a good idea and their willingness to volunteer.

Next Meeting: December 3, 2003, 7:30 pm at Mike Wingo’s house.