EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA SOCCER ASSOCIATION

GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

October 9, 2006

Morgantown, PA

President Jim Bollinger opened the meeting at 8:09 PM at the Holiday Inn, Morgantown.

Executive Board present: Jim Bollinger, Len Weckel, Werner Fricker, Frank Giancroce, John Koschewitz, and Larry Samples. Leagues Present: EPASL, CPSA, USL, GPSL, and WCUSL.

Motion to accept minutes of the July 31, 2006 meeting made by Blair Thomson, seconded by Frank. Motion approved.

Communications: Two letters from UGH thanking us for support in Cups. E-mail from USASA about Hall of Fame inductions.

President’s Report: Jim will be attended Mid-year meeting in Virginia, October 20-22.

Treasurer’s Report: Trying to get tax exemption.

Registration: 2006-2007 going all right. Registration fees must be turned in to the state within 30 days after mass registration.

Medical Insurance: We currently have 5 claims.

Arbitration: Three cases- one scheduled. Clubs should be responsible for fans.

Champions’ Cup: Will take up at next Executive Committee meeting in March.

Cup Commissioner’s Report: Applications are on the website for registration. Registration is due October 12 with money by 5:00pm. Cup play will start with Amateurs playing in the first week. Region I had 5 representatives this year in the National finals. Next year’s finals will be in Seattle, WA. Motion to block out 10-22-06 made by Werner, seconded by Larry. After discussion, motion was withdrawn. Discussion of suggestions for next year.

Youth: nothing to report

SRA: A number of training sessions and registration nights have been scheduled, including November 4 and 5 in the Northern part of the state, and 5 training sessions in various locations.

Treasurer’s Report: See attached. Report. (for 10 months) Motion to accept: Larry, seconded by Blair. Tax report will be filed before next meeting.

League Reports:

CPSA – working with 3 teams

EPASL – going well

GPSL– 24 teams going into play-offs ; will play April through October next year

WCUSL - doing registration, will have 14 teams

USL – working well

Unfinished Business: Constitution and By-Laws: A version will be ready for next meeting. On-line registration: registration previously covered. Champion’s World: nothing to report. Registration discrepancies – past years were discussed as far as money owed. Discussion of teams and medical waivers.

New Business: none

Good of the Game: Grants available for fields for disadvantaged areas. Discussed systems to apply for these grants. Assistance is still required for the Gulf Coast states.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:41 PM. Next meeting 3-12-07

Respectfully Submitted,

Len Weckel, General Secretary