MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 13, 2002

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 13, 2002 The Directors named in these minutes of the California Youth Soccer Association South (CYSA S), constituting the Board of Directors of said California Corporation, held their regular meeting on July 13, 2002 at the State Office in Fullerton, California. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President and Chairman of the Board, Rod Short. A quorum was present. Present: Rod Short, President *Ralph Wyatt, Vice President Paul Doty, Assistant Vice President Allan Whitman, Treasurer Jim Bigelow, Secretary Michael Chase, District 1 Commissioner *Carol Fleuret, District 2 Commissioner Sylvia Holborn, District 4 Commissioner *Rito Chisholm, District 5 Commissioner Gregory Falk, District 6 Commissioner Lois Sanford, District 7 Commissioner * Not present for entire meeting Also present for various portions of the meeting: Vince Mirabella, Executive Director John Weinerth, Director of Recreation Programs Frank Sanford, Tournament Chairman Sue Abadie, Assistant District 3 Commissioner Heros Baghoumian, SYRA Bryan Harvey, President, SC Storm Pam Sternberger, Sec., SC Storm Eric Haikara, BOD, SC Storm Octavio Simoes, President, DMCVSL Marilee Pacelli, Vice Pres., DMCVSL

2 Harley BJelland, SC Storm Bud Chrisman, Coronado Youth SL Maureen Alvarez, PAD Derek Barraza, Tournament Committee Agenda: The Board reviewed the meeting agenda. The following were added to the agenda: (1) Del Mar League, (2) Assistant DC 6 RM, (3) Mutual/Public benefit incorporation of leagues, (4) Referee coverage for tournaments, (5) SC Storm League, (6) U 8 tournament/festival play, (7) League applications. The agenda items were taken out of order. President s Report: Mr. Rod Short complimented those participating in the Far West Regionals. Eight teams will be going to Nationals in Maryland. SC Storm: Mr. Harley Bjelland of the SC Storm, the author of the Storm s bylaws, addressed the Board and discussed the history of the SC Storm Corporation. Mrs. Lois Sanford arrived at 9:50 a.m. Del Mar Soccer League: Mr. Octovio Simoes and Marilee Pacelli addressed the Board regarding a conflict with another league in field use. Mr. Simoes suggested that CYSA S address the issue of leagues competing for fields. Mr. Ralph Wyatt arrived at 10:03 a.m. SYRA: Mr. Heros Baghoumian stated that, with a policy change at USSF, CYSA S has taken on the responsibility of providing training for the referee R 9, R 10 and R 11 grades. Previously the State Referee Committee was responsible for instruction in those grades. The SYRA reported that the annual CYSA S Youth Referee Academy would be held at Claremont University next weekend, July 18 21, He distributed the agenda for the Academy in which thirty youth referees will participate. Mr. Baghoumian also reported that, in addition to himself, 35 referees and 5 assessors attended Far West Regionals. He stated that the refereeing was good but there were administrative problems. FIFA revised law IV, player equipment, stating that jerseys should have sleeves. If worn on the field, the referee is to note it on the game. The competition authority has the responsibility of taking any needed action. Motion #1: To affirm that the only action a referee is to take if a sleeveless jersey is worn or the sleeves are tied up during a match, is to note the violation on the game card / line up sheet. (Falk/Whitman)

3 Referee Tournament Coverage: Commissioner Chase reported that the several recent tournaments have had only referee per game. Motion #2: To appoint Mr. Jerry Sleder to head a committee to prepare language, for Board approval, for referee contracts for tournaments. (Chase/Doty) Tournament Committee: Mr. Frank Sanford introduced Mr. Bud Chisman, the tournament director for Coronado Youth Soccer League. Mr. Chisman and Commissioner Chase stated that the June 1 motion #6, dealing with U 8 tournament play, should be rescinded as it attempts to force a format that is not congruent to normal tournament play. Motion #3: To rescind motion #6 (U 8 tournament play) of the June 1, 2002 Board meeting. (Wyatt/Chase) 2/3 Required: PASSED NO Sanford Motion #4: To approve the tournament applications for the following tournaments: Thanksgiving Blowout, Nov. 29 Dec. 1, 2002; 21st Annual Turkey Shoot, Nov. 29 Dec. 1, 2002; Holiday Classic 19th Annual, Jan. 4 5, 2003; President s Cup, March 15 16, (Doty/Fleuret) Motion #5: To approve the date change for the FC Santa Barbara tournament to March 15 16, (Whitman/Chase) Mr. Sanford stated that 25 organizations did not attend the mandatory meeting at the AGM. Mr. Sanford asked for a fine Motion #6: To set the fine for not attending the mandatory AGM meeting at $250 per tournament organization; the fine for the 2002 AGM is suspended pending attendance at the 2003 AGM at which time those organizations that attend the 2003 AGM shall have the fine waived. (Doty/Fleuret) PASSED NO Bigelow, Chase Recessed for lunch at 12:35 p.m.

4 Restarted the meeting at 1:24 p.m. Mr. Sanford asked for guidance on how to handle the accrued fines for lack of tournament reporting. Some fines amount to $5000. Motion #7: To approve sending tournament committee representatives to the 2003 NSCAA Coaches Convention with funds to be provided through the budget. (Whitman/Holborn) Mr. Sanford also asked for guidance to tournament directors regarding requirements for travel papers or equivalent from non CYSA S teams. Director of Recreation Programs: Mr. John Weinerth asked for approval of the Youth Sports Publishing sponsorship agreement. Motion #8: To approve the sponsorship agreement with Youth Sports Publishing per the presented document. (Doty/Falk) Mr. Weinerth presented Operation KickStart and asked for guidance on the latitude he has for offering programs to new leagues. He presented the preliminary agenda for the Recreation Soccer Symposium to be held at the Diamond Bar Country Club on October 13, Motion #9: To enter executive session to discuss personnel, finance and legal issues. (Whitman/Doty) Entered executive session at 3:13 p.m. Exited executive session at 3:55 p.m. Recruiting practices and abuses: Mr. Short asked the Board if it would like to act regarding some particular circumstances that seem inappropriate. No action was taken. Commissioner Chisholm left the meeting at 4:06 p.m. League Applications; Motion #10: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year pending completion of application requirements 208, 213, 214. (Fleuret/Bigelow)

5 Motion #11: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year 101, 105, 109, 115, 116, 118, 120, 123, 124, 125, 127. (Chase/Bigelow) Motion #12: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year pending completion of application requirements 305, 307, 312, 313, 315, 324, 330, 331. (Bigelow/Holborn) Motion #13: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year 317, 334. (Bigelow/Doty) Commissioner Fleuret left the meeting at 4:16 p.m. Motion #14: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year pending completion of application requirements: 404, 407, 408, 412, 417, 422, 441, 444, 446. (Holborn/Bigelow) Motion #15: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year: 508, 510, 518, 523, and 524 with probation of one year set for league 524 for having registered less than 8 teams during the seasonal year. (Doty/Bigelow) Motion #16: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year: 506, 507, 514, 530, 539, 544, 552, 560. (Doty/Bigelow) Motion #17: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year pending completion of application requirements: 603, 607, 616. (Falk/Bigelow)

6 Motion #18: To approve the league applications for the following leagues for the seasonal year: 701, 702, 712. (Sanford/Doty) Motion #19: To appoint Fumie Kit Vigil as Assistant District 6 Commissioner for Risk Management. (Falk/Doty) Player Issues: Commissioner Sanford asked how a disabled U 18 player could be assigned to a team (for humanitarian reasons) that he had previously played with yet not be counted in the player total. The maximum is set by USYSA, not CYSA S. It was suggested that the player be assigned as an administrator. National ODP hosting: Mr. Mirabella asked that the Board approve the proposal to partner with the LA Galaxy to host the 2004, 2005 ODP National Championships. Motion #20: To partner with LA Galaxy to host the National ODP Championships in 2004, (Whitman/Doty) Minutes: The minutes of the June 1, 2002 meeting were reviewed and corrected by the Board. Motion #21: To approve the minutes of the June 1, 2002 Board of Directors meeting. (Falk/Holborn) Early Expiration of Risk Management Cards: Not action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. James K. Bigelow, Secretary