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IOWA
SOCCER ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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PRESIDENT
TIM PEARSON 3231 E Euclid Ave, Ste 300 Des Moines, IA 50317 Home: 515-278-8848 Work: 262-9817 Fax: 266-6600 pearsontlp@aol.com |
EXECUTIVE
VICE PRESIDENT
RON FELTES 1077 Millstead Drive Hiawatha, IA 52233 Phone: (319)393-8913 Fax: (319)373-4537 hia008@aol.com |
VICE
PRESIDENT COMPETITIVE
DON MCFADYEN 3202 SW Court Ave Ankeny, IA 50021 515-965-1275 mcfsoccer@hotmail.com |
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VICE
PRESIDENT RECREATION
JACKIE PETERSON 8215 NE 110TH Ave Bondurant, IA 50035 Home: 515-967-2041 pete8215@netzero.net |
VICE
PRESIDENT ADULTS
JOSE AYALA 2801 Hwy 6 E., Lot #108 Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)339-9845 (voice) jayala108@hotmail.com |
TREASURER
ROD OLSON 313 38TH West Des Moines, IA 50265 Home: 515-225-0159 Fax: 515-224-6007 rodolsoncpa@hotmail.com |
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SECRETARY
JULIE KENNEDY 18655 Applewood Road Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Home: 712-366-9823 jkenned1@dhs.state.ia.us |
ADULT
REFEREE
JIM ALBERTSON 3710-24th Avenue Marion, IA 52302 Home: 319-373-0987 Work: 319-366-4512 ext. 328 Fax: 319-366-8626 Work: jalberts@cipco.org Home: H-jasaref@aol.com |
MEMBER
AT LARGE
DAN MCPHAIL 5708 Aspen Drive West Des Moines, IA 50266 Home:515-225-3309 Work: 515-440-3171 Fax: 515-221-1031 jmcphail@mchsi.com |
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YOUTH
REFEREE
R. C. (Chip) Walaska 745 Broadmoor Dr. North Liberty, IA 52317 319-431-2695 (C) 319-295-3854 (W) rcwalaska@mchsi.com |
DISTRICT
I REPRESENTATIVE
TONY PRICKETT 86816 Hwy 275 Glenwood, IA 51534 Home: 712-527-3632 prickett@neonramp.com |
DISTRICT
II REPRESENTATIVE
Lori Paxton 1402 Knollcrest Dr. Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501, 515-571-2986, paxtonlori@hotmail.com |
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DISTRICT
III REPRESENTATIVE
Ira Arenson 2701 Emma Ave Des Moines, IA 50321 515-285-2140 iraare@netins.net |
DISTRICT
IV REPRESENTATIVE
open |
DISTRICT
V REPRESENTATIVE
TOM JARRETT 4022 E 61st Blvd Davenport, IA 52807 Home: 319-355-4889 Fax: 319-355-7377 bsasoccer.org |
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BOYS
ODP ADMINISTRATOR
JERRY LEVENTHAL 4121 83rd St Urbandale, IA 50322 515-276-7955 leventhal@qwest.net |
GIRLS
ODP ADMINISTRATOR
JUDY SCHWARTZ 5097 School House Rd Bettendorf, IA 52722 319-332-4925 jssioux12@aol.com |
RISK
MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Shaune Osborne 9808 Catalina Dr Johnston, IA 50131 515-281-2725 amahunter@aol.com |
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COLLEGE
SUPPORT SERVICES
RAMONA BARBER 1001 Woodland Park Dr. West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-223-0987 Fax: 515-225-4878 |
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| Iowa Soccer Association Board Members in Attendance: Ron Feltes, Don McFadyen; Jackie Peterson, Jose Ayala, Rod Olson, Jim Albertson, Chip Walaska, Dan McPhail, Tom Jarrett, Tony Prickett (Dist. 1), Jerry Leventhal. Guest: Harold Kahler, Executive Director Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Ron Feltes at 10:08 a.m. in Room 404 of the Merle Hay Tower.
Prickett moved to accept the minutes. Walaska seconded. APPROVED.
Olson presented the P&L and Balance Sheet YTD through January 2004 as well as the previous year comparison. A question arose regarding the increase in user fee revenue. Kahler will research and get back to the Board. McFadyen moved to approve, Mcphail seconded. APPROVED. An extensive discussion then took place regarding the Des Moines Local Organizing Committee’s (LOC) request for funding of the 2006 National Championships and the 2007 Region II Championships. The initial request was $60,000. The Board felt that both the initial and budgeted requests were not doable but that we as a State Association have some responsibility as the governing body in Iowa. A vote on the issue was delayed while the motion was worded by Olson. Feltes moved on to the Executive Directors Report.
Besides what was provided in a written report, Kahler updated the Board on the following: Sponsorships – Met the new General Manager of the Des Moines Menace – Al Oatsvall. Reaffirmed the organizations commitment to the sales agreement. Contacted by TPG Sports in Minnesota about participating in a 14 state vehicle deal. Conference called with the KCW about their pending vehicle deal noting the proposal rests with the corporate headquarters with an answer expected in 2 months. KCW also looking at another vehicle deal with another company as a fallback. Website – Currently being redesigned with completion date projected for March 1. Memorial Fund – A fund to pay for registrations of needy players has been established through the Garcia family whose father’s wish was to have money donated for youth players. Jeff Hulbert - Kahler updated the Board on the health condition of Jeff Hulbert, NSSA Executive Director. Kahler indicated that Tom O’Donnell has resigned as Tournament Director. Kohl’s has been named as the American Cup title sponsor. Expanded rosters of 22 players will be discussed at the youth workshop in Salt Lake City this month.
Adults: Ayala reported that there will be 2 new leagues registering in 2005 – Ottumwa and Storm Lake.
The Board moved back to the LOC request for funding. Olson moved to provide the LOC $5000 in seed money for the 2006 National Championships and would entertain a separate proposal at a later time to consider a request for the 2007 Region II Championships. Seconded by McFadyen. APPROVED. Jarrett moved. Seconded by Peterson to accept the 2005/2006 calendar with revision. APPROVED. Peterson moved. Seconded by Albertson to accept the 2005/2006 Fee Schedule with revision. APPROVED. Albertson moved. Seconded by McFadyen to suspend the Clinton United Soccer Club’s affiliation with review in fall. APPROVED. McFadyen moved. Seconded by Albertson to put the following clubs into bad standing beginning March 1, 2005 until they are in compliance with our Risk Management Policy: AES Soccer Club, Indianola Soccer Club, Pleasant Hill Soccer Club, Polk City Soccer Club, Southwest Iowa Soccer Club, and United Soccer Association of the Quad Cities. APPROVED. Jarrett asked Kahler to research the use of electronic signature for volunteer disclosure forms. Jarrett moved. Seconded by Olson to revise the Risk Management Policy to require disclosure forms for coaches at the time of registration. APPROVED. Olson moved. Seconded by Albertson to approve the Referee Development plan for the State Association with revision. APPROVED.
January 21, 2006 was set as the date for the 2005 AGM and awards dinner. Workshops are to be scheduled in the districts throughout the fall and winter of 2005/2006. The Board decided not to change roster sizes for tournaments wishing to bring in U12 teams with maximum roster sizes that exceed our State rules. Instead, Kahler will handle with waivers/exceptions.
The next Board of Director’s meeting is set for Saturday, April 2.
Prickett moved, seconded by Peterson to adjourn. APPROVED. Iowa Soccer Association Board of Directors Meeting April 3, 2004 Board Members in Attendance: Tim Pearson, Ron Feltes, Jackie Peterson, Chip Walaska, Dan McPhail, Ira Arenson (Dist. 3), Jerry Leventhal. Guest: Harold Kahler, Executive Director Minutes I. Call To Order. The meeting was called to order by Pearson at 10:08 a.m. in Fourth Floor Conference Room, 3850 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines. No quorum was present. Pearson indicated that the meeting would precede with a discussion of the agenda items and those calling for a vote will be done by mail vote the following week. II. Minutes No action. III. Treasurer's Report Kahler presented the P&L and Balance Sheet YTD through March 2004 along with the year-to-date comparisons for the Association and the Association's General Fund. Arenson asked about the disposition of the retained earnings that was clarified by Kahler and McPhail. IV Executive Director's Report Kahler walked the Board through his written and distributed report. The AGM date has been reset for November 20th at the Stoney Creek Inn. An extensive discussion about the proposed Menace stadium pursued with a focus on how the State Association may play a role in helping to bring this project closer to reality. Kahler was asked to prepare a strategy for action. Kahler was also asked to compile a list of possible candidates who could represent the Latino leagues. V Program Reports Feltes reported his attendance at the US Soccer Federation meetings in New York. He indicated that the Midwest Regional League was in the process of making operational changes; ODP is in the process of being reviewed by a task force from Region II and noted the need for changes at the Regional level; reported that the US Soccer Foundation has been effected by the voting structure of the Federation having the professionals and athletes in control who are not necessarily understanding of the role of those at the grass roots. Kahler added that the Federation is expected to take up the small side game discussion at their May NBOD meeting with a focus on having the Federation support the small side game for all affiliates. Walaska reported on the progress of providing referees for State Cup and the MWRL as well as the IPSL on the weekend of May 1 and 2. He indicated that they may hold a clinic on Friday evening prior to the start of State Cup. VI. For Discussion and Approval All items will be included in the mail vote. Pearson then opened the items up to those in attendance for discussion. The recruiting policy discussion was extensive with the final resolve being a minor change in wording to clarify the hearing process. Pearson then adjourned the meeting at 11:34 AM. Iowa Soccer Association Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2004 Board Members in Attendance: Tim Pearson, Ron Feltes, Don McFadyen; Jackie Peterson, Don Keller, Rod Olson, Jim Albertson, Chip Walaska, Dan McPhail, Judy Schwartz, Tony Prickett (Dist. 1). Guest: Harold Kahler, Executive Director Minutes II. Minutes III. Treasurer's
Report An extensive discussion then took place regarding the financial projections beginning with the 2004/2005 season. Player fees for 2004/2005 from USYSA are expected to increase by $.50 per player. ISA was also notified by the Association's medical insurance carrier that it may be faced with a $.35 to $.40 per player increase due to losses in 2003/2004 (in excess of $24,000). Future seasons were also reviewed based on projected losses in the General Fund. The last ISA player fee increase was implemented in 1997 and since that time operating costs as well as national player fees have been increased but absorbed by the General Fund. Consequently, the General Fund is projected to run a deficit in the 2005/2006 season. Kahler noted that he had a conversation with Arenson prior to the meeting and Arenson indicated that he favored using the Association's reserves to pay for the increases rather than increasing player fees. Olson moved, seconded by McFadyen to increase player fees in the 2004/2005 season as follows: U06/U08 from $6 to $7; U10 from $9 to $10; and U11 and above from $10.50 to $12. These increases are to offset the projected USYSA player fee increase and player medical insurance premium increase. APPROVED. Feltes moved, seconded by Albertson to assess an additional $30 select team fee to all traveling /select teams to offset costs of developing and implementing an web based services such as the e-travel system for travel papers that will be offered free of charge to those teams. APPROVED. To address the 2005/2006 season and beyond the Board will again review the Association's financial position and projections next year to determine if an additional fee increase will be required. Olson also proposed the creation of a soccer foundation to provide funding for projects submitted by the membership. The initial funding of the foundation will come from Association reserves. It was suggested that the start up funding be approximately $100,000. McFadyen moved. Seconded by Keller to set the plans for a soccer foundation to be brought to the next Board meeting for final approval. APPROVED. IV Executive Director's
Report He also noted that with the termination of the SNICKERS contract the SNICKERS Cup will now be referred to as the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series and our State Cup as the US Youth Soccer Iowa State Cup. Kahler indicated that the next scheduled Board meeting is March 27th. Since there are numerous conflicts, the date has been changed to Saturday, April 3. V Program Reports Keller reported that there is a women's soccer league being formed. He also indicated that the Muscatine adult league is expected to join the Association. The next meeting of the state leagues will be held in Muscatine with the intent of finalizing the details of the adult state cup. Walaska reported that
he has reserved rooms for the referees for the MWNL matches in May. He
is also prepared to go to Boston and Colorado Springs to attend conferences. Albertson reported that Terry Vaughn now carries a FIFA badge. Pearson said the City of Des Moines will make their bid presentation to the selection committee in Boston on Saturday, February 21. A contingency of State Association, city and governmental personnel are expected to make the trip. Prickett raised a question about the insurance losses this past year. Kahler reported that about half the losses were due to 2 injuries. VI. For Discussion and Approval Feltes moved. Seconded by McFadyen to accept the Risk Management Policy revision. APPROVED. Albertson moved. Seconded by Feltes to accept the Medical and Liability Insurance Coverage for Youth Policy revision. APPROVED. McFadyen moved. Seconded by Keller to accept the State Cup Rules revision. APPROVED. McPhail moved. Seconded by Keller to accept the Seeding Policy revision. APPROVED. McFadyen moved. Seconded by Keller to accept the State Cup Bracketing and Advancement Policy revision. APPROVED. Peterson moved. Seconded by Prickett to accept the Player Code of Conduct. APPROVED. Kahler informed the Board that all codes will be required to be signed by State Cup teams along with the implementation of an official's game evaluation report to be completed by the coaches. Currently, the referees evaluate the players, coaches and spectators and this practice will continue. Prickett moved. Seconded by Peterson to appoint Julie Kennedy (Glenwood) to fill the vacant position of Secretary of the Board. APPROVED. The following votes were cast to determine the host for the 2004/2005 State Cup: Johnston/City of Des Moines - 6; Cedar Rapids - 3; abstain - 1. The Board briefly discussed a proposal by the City of Des Moines to allow non members to bid to host tournaments. The Board instructed Kahler to gather further information about other state association's and their hosting policies. The Board then went on to address the proposal by the City of Des Moines that the State Association help fund the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series Finals in 2006/2007 if awarded to Des Moines. The Board elected to defer the discussion until the bid decision is made. Feltes moved to adjourn. Seconded by Keller. Approved at 12:27 PM. The Board then adjourned
to lunch and viewed the Performance Partners presentation. Iowa
Soccer Association The annual general meeting of the Iowa Soccer Association was held at the Stoney Creek Inn , Johnston, IA. Ron Feltes, Executive Vice President presided. A. Call to Order B. Credential Report C. Minutes D. Treasurer's
Report E. Program Reports F. New Business G. Proposal for
Changes to Articles, Bylaws and/or Rules and Regulations H. Election of
Officers I. Good of the
Sport J. Adjournment Respectfully submitted, Iowa Soccer Association Board of Directors Meeting November 8, 2003 NOT APPROVED Minutes I. Call To Order. II. Minutes III. Treasurer's
Report IV. Executive Director's
Report V. Program Reports VI. For Discussion
and Approval E. College Community
Soccer Club Affiliation Application VII. Old Business VIII. New Business IX. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted, Iowa Soccer Association Board of Directors Meeting August 2, 2003 Board Members in Attendance: Ron Feltes, Jackie Peterson, Don Keller, Rod Olson, Jim Albertson, Chip Walaska, Dan McPhail, Judy Schwartz, Joe Ruge (Dist. 2), Tom Jarrett (Dist. 5). Guest: Harold Kahler, Executive Director Minutes II. Minutes III. Treasurer's
Report IV Executive Director's
Report V Program Reports Albertson reported that Terry Vaughn's paperwork has been submitted to allow him to progress to a FIFA level referee. FIFA's decision will be later this year. He also voiced concern about the increase in August tournaments and other play and the strain that is putting on the referee pool. Schwartz voiced concern about the older age group ODP girls and the State's ability to hold teams together in those age divisions. It was suggested that composite teams be explored to help players get ODP exposure who have been with the program for years and who are qualified to compete at this level. Keller reported that Hurd, Pearson and Vernon were selected to compete on the Region II team in Houston the first weekend in August. These selections were a direct result of the players competing in the adult select team trials in May. Two teams from Iowa competed in the Tournament of Champions although they did not advance. One team from Iowa will compete in the National Veteran's Cup to be held in August. Keller also said that the State has received the money from the USASA grant and expects to hold a symposium in November to address the growth of adult soccer statewide. VI. For Discussion
and Approval Jarrett moved. Seconded by Olson to approve the Parent's Code of Conduct. Walaska again noted the same revision and the discussion mirrored the previous code. APPROVED. Schwartz moved. Seconded by Peterson to accept the proposed Side-By-Side game as an alternative to U06 and U08 play. APPROVED. Kahler asked to have the revision to Rule 5.F. tabled noting it needed more work. ACCEPTED. Olson moved. Seconded by McPhail to accept the revision to Section 23 of the ISA Rules that requests that the clubs adopt the previously approved codes of conduct. APPROVED. McPhail moved. Seconded by Peterson to make clarifications as noted by Kahler to the following Rules: Section 1 - change 4 to 3 levels of competition; Section 5.B.1. - change to "player is registered to the State Association" and delete the sentence beginning with "Players may play in sanctioned events ONLY "; and Section 6 - delete D. APPROVED. Alberstson moved. Seconded by Olson to terminate the affiliation of the Northwest Iowa Youth Athletic Association for lack of registrations. APPROVED. Olson moved. Seconded by McPhail to suspend the affiliation of Denison Soccer League until the future direction of the club can be clarified. APPROVED. Albertson moved. Seconded by Peterson to allow Gina Gibson to play down an age division for the 2003/2004 season. APPROVED. VII. Old Business Performance Partners was discussed in the Executive Director's report. Albertson reported that an SYRA position announcement has been created and will be sent out through the web and other channels beginning Monday August 4 with a deadline for reponse at the end of the month. Risk Management was discussed in the Executive Director's report.
Kahler said that the IPSL is looking into adopting a recruiting and tryout policy for the league and that the issue should again be brought to the Board at the November meeting. A discussion of an offer to cover the State Association for acts of terrorism ensued. The Board decided that the coverage was not necessary at this point. The Board then undertook a lengthy discussion of the State's list policy and privacy issues related to leasing the database. It was agreed that due to recent changes in privacy laws the State Association should revisit list management issues and revise/create a policy that is in compliance with privacy laws. Jarrett agreed to research the privacy rules and get back to Kahler. The Board also discussed the approval of a list request submitted by the Des Moines Menace offering a summer camp to Greater Des Moines players. A club had contacted the State and complained that the flyer was a form of recruiting. Upon examnation of the flyer, the Board did not concur. Kahler requested that the Board consider an alternate date for the August 2004 meeting since the early August date was difficult to schedule with all other Association activity. It was agreed to move the August 2004 date to Saturday September 4. Jarrett moved to adjourn. Seconded by McPhail Approved at 11:55 AM. |
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