Minutes of the Meeting June 4, 2007 held at the State Office.

Present: Brian Talarico; Kevin Heayn;Wim Roset; Jerry McDonald;Michael Finnegan;Anthony Caso; Jim Kuntz; Cindy Field; Donna Outt; Kim DiFiore; Tom Dougherty; Charlotte Moran.

No motions could be made at this time because their was not a quorum present.

Reports
Executive Vice-President: Not present.

Vice President Travel: Jim reported that the State Cup finals at West Chester fields went extremely well. The ODP tournament for both boys and girls will be held at Rider University June 8th, 9th, and 10th. Regionals will be over the 4th of July, hosted by the State of Maine Soccer Association.

Vice President Recreation: Reported on by Charlotte. A recreational tournament has been slated for Oct 21st and 22nd for U-10, 12,14, and 18 boys and girls. It is being held at Blue Mountain. The rules for the tournament will need to be worked out.

Treasurer: Not present.

Registrar: New clubs asking for admission with all of their paperwork in order. Carbondale YMCA in District 10 and JCC Kehillah Sunday soccer League in District 1. We did not have enough members present for a quorum so Charlotte said she would send it out to the board so we could vote for it online.
2007-2008 online travel registration program is up and running.

SYRA: Cindy reported that 13 referees would be attending the ODP tournament. Also, 13 referees and 4 assessors from Pa. are going to attend Region 1 finals in Maine. 125 people attended the clinic at Twin Valley High School. Cindy met with the executive committee to discuss developing a Civility Program for the officials. This year there will be an information booth for referees at the workshop. The referees said that they are willing to attend any of your club’s meetings. Please contact Jeff DeLuca, his e-mail address is on the website.

Exec. Director’s Report: Information is on the website about the NSCAA online diploma. Charlotte is working with E7 Background checks. Once we are set up, we will be offering it to the clubs. These background checks will also cover out of state records. All of the State Cup winners will be posted on the website.

President’s Report: YMS requested a loan from Region. They are asking for $500,000 to develop a field with lights and seating, and they need EPYSA to guarantee the loan. Region 1 has already set the terms. Tom had a meeting with the referees. All abuse and assault cases have to be handled by the state office, not the leagues. District commissioners will also be invited to Travel President’s Meeting.

District Report:
1. Not present.
2. Not present.
3. Not present.
4. YMS 180 teams registered for the tournament. Coaches course coming up.
5. Harleysville E Course 31 coaches attended. June 2nd Upper Perk Peewee & Valley Soccer hosting a Rec. tournament the second weekend in Sept. 18th. Also hosting Youth Soccer Month in September.
6. Lehigh Valley 20th Annual Soccer Tournament coming up in June, they are still looking for U-14 and U-16 girls teams. The league is looking for a new Pres. and Exec. Director.
7. Not present.
8.
9. Not present.
10. Not present.
11. Whitewater Tournament numbers are down this year.
12. Not present.
13. Not present.
14. SCCSA has 83 teams for June 2nd & 3rd. E-Course completed with 12 people. Also grade 8 course was completed earlier in the month.
15. No report.
16. Not present.
17. Not present.

Old Business: None.

New Business: None.

Motion to adjourn. Seconded

Respectfully submitted,

Kim DiFiore