Diablo Adult Soccer League

Board Meeting Minutes

For

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Round Table Pizza-150 Alamo Plaza-Alamo, CA

 

 

Attendees:                   Sabrina Ruehl, Wes Motschmann, Pam Blessington, Hans Rothkehl, Sue Heng, Karl Thomas, Stuart McAllister, Bill Gillfilan, Linda Zoccoli

 

 

7:46 PM                       Call to Order; Sabrina Ruehl

 

                                    Hans noted a correction to the minutes of March12, the correction being on the 3rd page in reference to the statement “…in May and the…” should have read “…in May at the…” The minutes were approved as corrected.

 

 

7:44 PM                       League Reports

 

Disciplinary Chairmen’s Report; Hans Rothkehl

                                   

Hans stated that cards are being mailed in more promptly but there is still room for improvement. He also noted that the city reps need to more carefully review the cards for all the proper information.

 

Hans handed over documents a job description and example documents related to the Disciplinary Chair position.

 

 

Operations Report; Wes Motschmann

 

Wes reported that Danville had an issue Sunday April 6 at Osage Park. Upon arrival, the fields were not set up. Some nets for use were found, however, no corner flags were found. The pee wee league had taken them. Corner flags are part of the field set up, thus, the game is in question.

 

 

Registrar/Treasurer Reports; Pam Blessington

 

It was noted that the bank balance is approximately the same (~ $3500).

 

Pam has received rosters and waivers from Walnut Creek and Danville. San Ramon still needs to provide more information.

                                    City Rep Reports

 

San Ramon, Bill Gillfilan

 

Bill had nothing to report.

 

 

Walnut Creek, Linda Zoccoli

 

Sycamore nets and flags were available. Under the circumstances of no available referee, Ralph had found one for a W.C. game. However, due to the fact that the ref was a Danville ref, when the need for an official for a Danville game became apparent, the Danville game took priority for the referee. This official was not a part of DASL.

 

 

Danville, Karl Thomas

 

Karl indicated that in response to Sabrina’s request regarding the Insurance certificates, there is no need for a San Ramon Unified School District.

 

At the Danville Club meeting in was discussed that youth baseball coaches showing up on Sundays for their practices using the game fields. The solution is that Doug Vezina has the master schedule. If a copy is needed, please get a copy from him and have it at the game to show to the youth coaches as needed.

 

There was also notation that the Diablo Cup date needed correction. This was addressed. Volunteers were recruited for assisting during the tournament. There was a question as to why the teams are limited to 20 players. The cost is $300 per team and the games consist of two 30 minute halves.

 

When the news regarding the change in the Disciplinary Chair was raised with the Club, discussions began around the process in which disciplinary actions are taken. The recommendation was that in order to suspend a player, there should be a committee made up of 3 people (Chair, board member and 1 player [ with integrity ]). The DASL board responded that logistically this would be a nightmare. How the points are administered is very specific and the accumulation used to be over 3 years, it has been shortened to over 13 months. Each offense has a start date.

 

Ralph had an issue with players showing up late and showing an official the player pass. However, it was not the official who checked the player passes for that team prior to the game. Should the player seek out the referee that collected the passes for their team and should the game come to a stoppage of play in order for a pass to be checked?

Danville also would like it noted that they would like assistance in putting up the nets. The board responded that control on that could not be placed but it is the good will of the other team to offer help if needed.

 

The new facility at Sycamore may not be ready by April 27th due to all the weather problems. The games scheduled at Sycamore will be moved to other fields if needed. Wes will be notified ahead of time if changes come to pass.

 

Wes reiterated his feeling that games should not be held down to 9:00 and 11:00. Games at 1:00, 3:00 and/or 5:00 should also be considered. Sabrina responded that many people plan their lifestyles around the 9:00 – 1:00 timeframe.

 

 

Orinda, Stuart McAllister

 

Only comment was that a 1:00 game would be unbearably hot during the hot months of play.

 

 

8:56 PM                       Old/Unfinished Business

 

The wording of the possible disciplinary rule change still needs to be reviewed. The change involves giving a forfeit to the team that does not forward the player pass of a player involved in a disciplinary infraction within a specified amount of time. 

 

Disciplinary Chair replacement; Ralph has indicated an interest and has met with Hans.

 

 

                                    New Business

 

The Diablo Cup dates were corrected as being July 19th and 20th.

 

The Annual General Meeting will be May 21st.

 

 

9:10 PM                       Members Concerns

 

None

 

 

9:10 PM                       Meeting Adjourned

                                    Next meeting is AGM May 21, 2003

                                    Next regular meeting is June 11, 2003

                                    Alamo Round Table Pizza - 7:30 PM

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Suzanne Heng

Secretary

04/09/2003