BPAA MINUTES FOR AUGUST 30, 2005
 
The meeting was held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30 at the Brooklyn Park Community Center.
 
ATTENDEES:
*    Dede Boelter, Dan Williams, David Gulbrandson, Jerry Gamber, Tami McClure, Dave Corbett, Ed Ampe, John Lundquist, Wayne Heuer, Gail Corbett, Erline Carter, Bob Peavey.
 
SECRETARY'S REPORT:
*    M/S/P with one correction:  Jerry Gamber was present, not Jim Huntington.
 
TREASURER'S REPORT:
*    Discussion regarding what to do with NSF checks. 
    *    Process checks, i.e. deposit them, quicker after registration.  Right now it's about 2-3 weeks from registration til we discover there aren't available funds.  
    *    Create a list of people who have presented NSF checks (done).  
    *    E-mail the committee chair advising of an NSF check.  
    *    A player can't register if they are already on the NSF list until he/she is paid up. 
    *    E-mail registration will not be accepted until paid up.
    *    A player can't participate in any BPAA sport until paid up.
    *    A $5 NSF fee will be assessed to all balances.
    *    Payment must be via money order or cash.
    *    Once payment is received be sure to let Dave know so name is removed from list.
    *    Make sure player's phone number is on check and/or registration form.
*    M/S/P
 
SOFTBALL - ED
*    The season is over.  The picnic went well.  Fall league begins in October.
 
BASKETBALL - TAMI & JERRY
*    Meeting with Jan this Thursday.  Concerned how practice times are shared with traveling and junior high basketball programs.  Trying to get better scheduling.
*    We have over 100 teams.
*    Traveling is for ages 11-16.  Sue Brown heads PC Traveling.
*    The online sysem is being updated.
*    Requested that Dave G make a notation on the website to parents about NSF checks.
*    Discussion about taking credit card payments - perhaps change the webserver?  Would be a 2-3% fee, which the player/parent would pay.  Will check into it.
*    Proposed 05/06 budget handed out.  There are no extra funds for an appreciation dinner.  Softball had $237 set aside for their dinner.  As is projected to finish in red.
*    Motion made that basketball need only contribute $4 per player towards the shed this year so they can contribute $1 per player towards an appreciation dinner and getting out of the red.  M/S/P
 
SOCCER - JOHN
*    Done with the season.
*    Minor problems; some complaints.
 
BASEBALL - WAYNE
*    Concession stand fund is at $11,200.  With this year's payment $6,200 will be left.
*    There was an incident where a coach was accused of grabing an approx. 10 year old boy by the shirt.  Interviewed the parents and coach.  The coach was suspended earlier in the year.  This is another incident so now is suspended for one year.  Discussion that coach should be suspended from all sports for one year.  All sports should support each other's decisions.
*    Joint effort with Babe Ruth 12-13 year olds had its problems.  The season start was delayed by 2-3 weeks.  Babe Ruth only cared about its traveling teams.  Need to decide whether to go back to 12 & under or 13 & under or to 15 and complete with Babe Ruth.  For now will keep the same as this year.  Trying to get one program.
*    Traveling wanted to go to Cooperstown.
*    Let Jay know about field issues for next year.  Possibly change the fields at Edinbrook - bring in outfield fence #3 in so maybe there can be another soccer field.  Meeting with Jay on August 31.
 
FOOTBALL - ERLINE
*    335 players signed up for in-house and traveling.
*    Am taking late sign-ups.
*    There is a coaches' meeting on September 7.
*    There will be a raffle to raise funds.
*    Concerns include:  painting the goal posts, adequate lighting, and signs stating no unauthorized practice or playing on the fields.
 
OLD BUSINESS - SHED
*    Shed is suppose to be done in three weeks.
*    Meeting Thursday, September 8, at the shed to see proposed rooms.
*    The walls and roof should be up by then.  Interior walls should be going up.
*    Will have electric heat; we'll get the bill.  Will set at 60 degrees during the winter.
*    It should have a common area.
*    Need to discuss the type of door.  Should have a deadbolt lock.
*    Room size is to be established.  Will be 1,999 FSF and should be done by September 20. 
*    Will have two months to move out of Central Park building.
 
OLD BUSINESS - TAXES
*    We are 50(c)(3) approved and should get certification number to everyone.  We can get the documentation from Hoskins and tax ID number.
*    We can now be designated to receive donations and listed with United Way.
 
Meeting adjourned.  M/S/P
 
NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 7:30 P.M.  It will be held in Senior Room #1.  Note we are back to winter hours.
 
AGENDA:
*    Secretary's Report
*    Treasurer's Report
*    Committee Reports
        *    Football
        *    Basketball
        *    Softball/Fast Pitch
        *    Baseball
        *    Soccer
*    City
*    Old Business -
        *    Storage shed