April 12, 2017 minutes for GLAYF Board of Directors ... AWS

April 12, 2017 minutes for GLAYF Board of Directors meeting Called to order at 8:12 P.M. Board members present: Rob Curie, Kelli Bohnet, John Ellsworth, Sandra Prince, Matt Pierson, Scott Kebler, & Steve Young. Bill Darnell excused. Others present: Russ Hammond & John Irwin. Minutes for the March 8, 2017 meeting presented by John. Matt moved to accept, seconded by Kelli. Voted on and passed. Treasurer’s report by Kelli. Ending balance of $45,578.78. Scott moved to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by Matt. Voted on and passed. Full treasurer’s report at end of minutes. Executive reports. Vice President Bill had no report. President Rob reported: (1) Moore Plumbing helped with a leak in press box, (2) Pure Green authorized to do some work, (3) RM Electric will take care of lighting in shed, (4) Elieff Brothers being approached to fix part of press box, & (5) Craig Williams said lacrosse and GLAYF will have the same arrangement as last year. Rules & League Representative Committee report by Bill. Rob relayed Bill’s report. CAYFL is building a centralized website and wants communities to each pay $500. 7th & 8th grade game-a-rama will be August 14 at Okemos. CAYFL is considering a proposal to require an athletic trainer to be present at games. Youth coaching clinic will be hosted at Grand Ledge High School on May 21. Matt moved to spend $230 so that GLAYF coaches can attend, seconded by Scott. Grounds Committee report by Matt. He is continuing to work on hanging the signs well on the chain-link fence, and Kelli is going to make some inquiries about the hardware Matt wants. Equipment Committee report by Scott. He has left notes on the shed whiteboard about tasks that still need to be done, and has a list for tasks on the equipment shed clean-up day. Scott will get some more place kicking blocks, and he is investigating shoulder pad purchases. Concessions Committee report by Kelli. She will have the popcorn machine cleaned after lacrosse uses it. Kelli also looked at the hot cocoa machine because it had a leak. Draft Committee report by Steve. No report. Coaches Selection Committee report by Scott. He is lining people up to be on the selection committee. Spirit & Cheer Committee report by Sandra. No report. Publicity Committee report by John. He is continuing to move to the Dick’s Sporting Goods / Blue Sombrero platform. Bylaws Special Committee report by John. No report. Old business item: Election to fill vacancy on Board of Directors. Kelli reported two nominations: John Irwin and Eric Valler. Kelli distributed ballots, collected, and counted. John Irwin won and will complete the director term which continues through December 2018. Old business item: Community Stadium Improvement donation. Scott initiated continued discussion on ways to raise money to donate to the Community Stadium Improvement project. No new business. Next meeting May 3, 2017 at 8:00 P.M.

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Adjourned at 9:04 P.M.

Treasurer’s report:

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