BPAA MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER, 2006

 

The meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at the Brooklyn Park Community Center.

 

ATTENDEES:

·                     Wayne Heuer, Brad Fullington, Edd Hansen, Kevin Gaskins, Antwan Ford, Brian Holley, Sean Lohse-Johnson, Collette Guyott-Hempel, Jerry Gamber, Dave Corbett, Ed Ampe, Scott Cottrell, Markus Carter, Callistus Schissel, Laurie Pulver, Dan Williams and Dede Boelter.

 

YELLOW JACKETS TRAVELING FOOTBALL TEAM

·                     People attending tonight regarding this issue are:  Antwan Ford, head coach; Edd Hansen, coach; Kevin Gaskins, coach; Brian Holley, coach; Sean Lohse-Johnson, parent; and Collette Hempel, parent.  

·                     The Yellow Jackets participated in a tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee.  

·                     Beforehand they went over the rules.  Playing time was at coaches’ discretion.  The amount of playing time was not guaranteed.  You do not have to tryout to play on this team.  

·                     Mrs. Guyott-Hempel had concerns her son and others had little or no playing time.  On the bus home her son was pushed and verbally assaulted.  Her son, William, has Apraxia.  He feels good for practice but not always to play.  She said Markus has been a great coordinator over the past five years.  She distributed a typed letter of her story, feelings, thoughts and hopes.  She did not stay to hear what the coaches had to say.  She did ask for a written response.

·                     Antwan said to his knowledge he never had a complaint all season.  They pulled Will (Collette’s son) off the field in Knoxville because his face was red and he wasn’t able to talk.  Two players walked him to the sidelines.  He was concerned about his asthma.  On the bus ride home there were three parents as chaperones and the coaches.  Antwan was one row behind Will.  He didn’t witness any disrespect.  

·                     Sean’s son is on the team and he went as a chaperone.  His son is not a starter but played some in every game.  

·                     Brian said Will is most inspirational – gives 150% effort and is much appreciated.  Most games they got playing time for all players.  Collette Hempel helped with fundraising.

·                     There is always some tension.  The key is communication.  What was communicated to parents regarding the trip – exposure and opportunities to travel and experience.  The kids’ trip was paid for via fundraising.  The parents could have rode the bus.  Hempels chose to fly.

·                     The Mustangs and Titans are coaches the same way.

·                     Collette’s perception is that her son was not treated equally.  

·                     Antwan apologized to Will’s dad for not getting him into the second game.  Dad said no problem.  Antwan was concerned about his asthma.  Antwan’s younger son has asthma so he can relate.  It was suggested they get a medical history of all players before the season begins.

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

·                     Waived til next month.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

·                     M/S/P.

·                     Not all basketball checks have been cashed but all registered are in.

·                     Can’t write checks to parent.  If you do will have to issue 1099.

 

SOCCER:

·                     Planning for next year.

·                     Creating a document regarding forming teams and will then give to everyone else.

 

FOOTBALL:

·                     Callistus handles 2-6 grade in-house players.

·                     Markus handles 7-8 grade.

·                     Meetings start in January.

·                     Scott is working on fields.  Will double seed.

 

BASEBALL:

·                     Working on registrations for baseball.

·                     Trying to get more volunteers.

·                     Working on setting up sign-up dates.

·                     On-line sign-up for basketball worked out pretty well.  Sign-up demo for baseball on deck.

·                     Work on fencing delayed until spring.

·                     Decided to drop fees to $20 for first year players.  Numbers down 100 last year.

 

CITY:

·                     All six Noble soccer fields are on rest next spring til June.

 

BASKETBALL:

·                     A mirror broke at Birch Grove.  It cracked the week of November 8.  $726 bill.  The janitor didn’t know about it.  We’re getting blamed.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

·                     Kelly’s gambling at Edinburgh ______.  They are willing to apply funds to youth sports.  Kelly would like to meet if any sport is interested.  

·                     Reappoint board as it is.  M/S/P.

 

 

Next meeting is Tuesday, February 27 @ 7:30 p.m.  Will follow up with which room.

 

AGENDA:

 

Sec Report

Tres Report

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Soccer

Softball

City

Old Business