The following women have been re-rated as of today. They will be receiving re-rate letters shortly.
Marriah Vengroff B+
Jessica Cagarre B+
Sarah Markell B
Kimiyo Garcia B
Maura Hughes B
Michelle Ragonetti B
Nicole Rodriquez B-
Nicole Hersey B-
Caitlin Water B-
Caitlin Dankavich C+
Lindsay Chace C+
Brittni Taylor C+
Colleen Van Curc C+
Jen Dorio C
Sue Varnum C
Monday, January 28, 2008
HAWAII VOLLEYBALL VACATION March 2-9 2008
Due to popular demand we have added another winter Volleyball Vacation for March 2-9 on Oahu, Hawaii. We are limiting this trip to a maximum of only 40 people so we can ensure a more intimate experience with more one on one coaching and interaction. This will be the 5th time to Oahu for Volleyball Vacations and it is going to be awesome. Escape the cold and book now before this rare opportunity is sold out.
I have worked out a deal with my tournament director friend on the island so that on Saturday the March 8 everyone will be allowed to compete in a local Hawaiian beach volleyball tournament against local players. There will be an "Unrated" and "A" tournament with prizes and a player party Saturday night for everyone in the tournament and all volleyball vacationers. This is a new and exciting addition to these trips and I can't wait to train everyone all week and prepare them for the tournament. It is also a chance to hang out and meet some of the friendliest and most talented players in he world.
Come join us for lots of volleyball and the best sunsets in the world. We will have the option to do many excursions including hiking through bamboo forests, surfing the most famous local spots, snorkeling trip to Hanuama Bay , trip to the Polynesian cultural center and even deep sea fishing for monster fish. There are many amazing things to do on this beautiful island and I can't wait to show you how to do it local style. My uncle is the mayor there so I have a few more special things planned that he is going to help me put together.
If you are interested in getting in the sun and siding out on Hawaiian beaches call Dave at Pacific Sports Tours at 310-798-1234 or email at dm@pacificsportstours.com for all booking information. The price is only $995 double occupancy and includes transfers to and from the airport, a lei greeting, hotel and all volleyball and clinics.
I have worked out a deal with my tournament director friend on the island so that on Saturday the March 8 everyone will be allowed to compete in a local Hawaiian beach volleyball tournament against local players. There will be an "Unrated" and "A" tournament with prizes and a player party Saturday night for everyone in the tournament and all volleyball vacationers. This is a new and exciting addition to these trips and I can't wait to train everyone all week and prepare them for the tournament. It is also a chance to hang out and meet some of the friendliest and most talented players in he world.
Come join us for lots of volleyball and the best sunsets in the world. We will have the option to do many excursions including hiking through bamboo forests, surfing the most famous local spots, snorkeling trip to Hanuama Bay , trip to the Polynesian cultural center and even deep sea fishing for monster fish. There are many amazing things to do on this beautiful island and I can't wait to show you how to do it local style. My uncle is the mayor there so I have a few more special things planned that he is going to help me put together.
If you are interested in getting in the sun and siding out on Hawaiian beaches call Dave at Pacific Sports Tours at 310-798-1234 or email at dm@pacificsportstours.com
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Yankee Championships - May 2008
The 2008 Championships and Regional schedule is live at yankee.org.
Cost per tournament: $150
Written out too: NERVA
Checks due: April 12th
Send entries to:
Yankee championships
P.O. Box 556
Randolph, MA 02368
Mailed Entries must include:
Completed Yankee Championship Entry Form
Check for $150, payable to NERVA
Currently confirmed teams can be found on the
Yankee Roster page (http://www.yankee. org/roster)
2008 Yankee Championships
Championships will run the first 3 weekends in
May. All championships will be one day tournaments (no
qualifiers) with prizes for 1st, 2nd and the MVP.
Championships will offered at the following
levels:
Men's/women' s: C-, C, C+, B-
Men's/women' s Regionals: B, BB, A/AA
Coed/reverse coed(CR-men' s and women's nets): C-,
C, C+
Reverse coed only (RCO-womens net only): B-, B
Ratings requirements are listed below
Schedule:
As noted at the top of this page. (Locations are
subject to change due to gym availability and the number
of registered
teams.)
All semi & finals: 2 games to 21 and if there is a
third game [15 points switching at 8]
* No late starts, random draw at captains
meeting
* All tournaments will be a round robin format
* Co-ed & Rev Co-ed will use Super-touch ball
only
* Co-ed C-, C, C+ No male BR on womens net
* Rev B- & B women’s net only w/male BR
* Libero uniforms rule strictly enforced
* 4" front number & 6" back number minimum sizes
will be enforced.
Cost per tournament: $150
Written out too: NERVA
Checks due: April 12th
Send entries to:
Yankee championships
P.O. Box 556
Randolph, MA 02368
Mailed Entries must include:
Completed Yankee Championship Entry Form
Check for $150, payable to NERVA
Currently confirmed teams can be found on the
Yankee Roster page (http://www.yankee. org/roster)
2008 Yankee Championships
Championships will run the first 3 weekends in
May. All championships will be one day tournaments (no
qualifiers) with prizes for 1st, 2nd and the MVP.
Championships will offered at the following
levels:
Men's/women' s: C-, C, C+, B-
Men's/women' s Regionals: B, BB, A/AA
Coed/reverse coed(CR-men' s and women's nets): C-,
C, C+
Reverse coed only (RCO-womens net only): B-, B
Ratings requirements are listed below
Schedule:
As noted at the top of this page. (Locations are
subject to change due to gym availability and the number
of registered
teams.)
All semi & finals: 2 games to 21 and if there is a
third game [15 points switching at 8]
* No late starts, random draw at captains
meeting
* All tournaments will be a round robin format
* Co-ed & Rev Co-ed will use Super-touch ball
only
* Co-ed C-, C, C+ No male BR on womens net
* Rev B- & B women’s net only w/male BR
* Libero uniforms rule strictly enforced
* 4" front number & 6" back number minimum sizes
will be enforced.
Yankee Scrambles Spring
Yankee is hosting 3 scramble tournaments this spring to help promote volleyball in new england.
Players sign up as an individual and are placed on a team with experienced and new players based on their position and Yankee ranking. All participants will receive a numbered T-shirt and a full day of play for $20/person. You have until Wednesday before the scramble to pull out with a refund. If you pull out after Wednesday, your will receive a refund only if your spot is filled.
All players need to be NERVA members and you can sign up at the scramble or any other Yankee tournament. If you don't have a Yankee rating, you can get one on the day of the tourney as well.
The format for scramble tournaments are similar to traditional tournaments with a 9:00 a.m. start time, pool play and playoffs. Everyone must show up by 8:30 a.m. to register, pick up jerseys and to sign up for NERVA/USAV membership if you are new. At 8:50 a.m. we will release your reservation for any wait listed players unless you notify us ahead of time. Final team rosters will be available at that time.
Details:
Mens C Intermediate Level - C- to B players ONLY
Womens C Intermediate Level - C- to B players ONLY
Reverse Coed (RCO) C Intermediate Level - C- to B players ONLY (2/16 & 4/13)
$20/person
Sign up as an individual and get placed on a team by ranking and position
9am start time
6 players per team in general **
ALL PLAYERS GET NUMBERED YANKEE T-SHIRT
** The goal is 6 players per team, however this is subject to change based on the number of registrations. Some teams may have 7 players.
At three court facilities we will try to have:
5 team Mens C
5 team Womens C
5 team RCO C
This is subject to change based on the number of registrations. At two court facilities the RCO tournament will not be offered.
UPDATE! To promote new members and grow our organization, if you bring a new member to a scramble, you will receive $10 off per new person (not on 5-year membership list). You can bring up to 2 new players and get a $20 credit and play for free that day.
Make sure that you list the new players who you are bringing to a scramble when you register.
Space is limited and please signup today to reserve your spot.
You can register for a scramble tournament online via PayPal* or via mail.
For PayPal, click on the "Buy Now" button:
*A $2 administrative fee will be charged for online registration via PayPal.
To register by mail, send a check for $20 payable to NERVA to:
Yankee Scramble
c/o Daniel Chen
16 Lantern Ln
Shrewsbury, MA 01545-2006
Make sure to include your EMAIL, PHONE, POSITION, GENDER, RATING (if known), or Experience level if new to Yankee. If you are sending in a check, please send individual checks per scramble. DO NOT WRITE ONE CHECK FOR MULTIPLE SCRAMBLES!
Cell: 508-887-6827
email
Complete Schedule of Scrambles 9am -6pm
bullet 16-Feb Connecticut Sports Center (Woodbridge, CT) RCO too!
bullet 9-March Regis College (Weston, MA)
bullet 13-Apr West Newton Armory (Newton, MA) RCO too!
Players sign up as an individual and are placed on a team with experienced and new players based on their position and Yankee ranking. All participants will receive a numbered T-shirt and a full day of play for $20/person. You have until Wednesday before the scramble to pull out with a refund. If you pull out after Wednesday, your will receive a refund only if your spot is filled.
All players need to be NERVA members and you can sign up at the scramble or any other Yankee tournament. If you don't have a Yankee rating, you can get one on the day of the tourney as well.
The format for scramble tournaments are similar to traditional tournaments with a 9:00 a.m. start time, pool play and playoffs. Everyone must show up by 8:30 a.m. to register, pick up jerseys and to sign up for NERVA/USAV membership if you are new. At 8:50 a.m. we will release your reservation for any wait listed players unless you notify us ahead of time. Final team rosters will be available at that time.
Details:
Mens C Intermediate Level - C- to B players ONLY
Womens C Intermediate Level - C- to B players ONLY
Reverse Coed (RCO) C Intermediate Level - C- to B players ONLY (2/16 & 4/13)
$20/person
Sign up as an individual and get placed on a team by ranking and position
9am start time
6 players per team in general **
ALL PLAYERS GET NUMBERED YANKEE T-SHIRT
** The goal is 6 players per team, however this is subject to change based on the number of registrations. Some teams may have 7 players.
At three court facilities we will try to have:
5 team Mens C
5 team Womens C
5 team RCO C
This is subject to change based on the number of registrations. At two court facilities the RCO tournament will not be offered.
UPDATE! To promote new members and grow our organization, if you bring a new member to a scramble, you will receive $10 off per new person (not on 5-year membership list). You can bring up to 2 new players and get a $20 credit and play for free that day.
Make sure that you list the new players who you are bringing to a scramble when you register.
Space is limited and please signup today to reserve your spot.
You can register for a scramble tournament online via PayPal* or via mail.
For PayPal, click on the "Buy Now" button:
*A $2 administrative fee will be charged for online registration via PayPal.
To register by mail, send a check for $20 payable to NERVA to:
Yankee Scramble
c/o Daniel Chen
16 Lantern Ln
Shrewsbury, MA 01545-2006
Make sure to include your EMAIL, PHONE, POSITION, GENDER, RATING (if known), or Experience level if new to Yankee. If you are sending in a check, please send individual checks per scramble. DO NOT WRITE ONE CHECK FOR MULTIPLE SCRAMBLES!
Cell: 508-887-6827
Complete Schedule of Scrambles 9am -6pm
bullet 16-Feb Connecticut Sports Center (Woodbridge, CT) RCO too!
bullet 9-March Regis College (Weston, MA)
bullet 13-Apr West Newton Armory (Newton, MA) RCO too!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Mens Volleyball Season Starting
The Mens Volleyball Season is just around the corner and with 16 Mens NCAA volleyball programs in the New England Region, there are games almost every night.
The local teams that compete in New England are:
Division 1/2:
Harvard
University of New Haven
Sacred Heart University
Springfield (eiva)
Division 3:
Elms College
Emmanuel College
Endicott College
Johnson & Wales
Lasell College
Lesley University
MIT
Mount Ida College
Newbury College
Rivier College
Southern Vermont College
Wentworth Institute
Check out the Necva.org website or EIVA for team information and schedules
The local teams that compete in New England are:
Division 1/2:
Harvard
University of New Haven
Sacred Heart University
Springfield (eiva)
Division 3:
Elms College
Emmanuel College
Endicott College
Johnson & Wales
Lasell College
Lesley University
MIT
Mount Ida College
Newbury College
Rivier College
Southern Vermont College
Wentworth Institute
Check out the Necva.org website or EIVA for team information and schedules
Monday, January 7, 2008
BSSC.com Clinic This Weekend
Passing and Digging Clinic (all levels)
Sunday, January 13
6:30 am to 9:00 pm
West Newton Armory
Head clinician: Tom Wilson
Upcoming BSSC clinics:
Sun 1/27, 6:30-9:00 pm -- Interm/Adv. Setting
Fees:
Pre-register by 5pm the Friday before to get the best price:
$25 for BSSC members for all clinics. Non-members pay an additional
$10.
Walk-on space is sometimes available for an additional $15,
regardless of BSSC membership.
To Register, contact Laura Nelson at laura@bssc.com or 617/789-4070.
_________________________________
DIGGING and PASSING CLINIC
All levels -- adults only
Sunday, January 13, 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
West Newton Armory
Tom Wilson, head clinician
Digging:
Court positioning
Footwork
Body position
Forearm and overhand digging
Forearm Passing:
Footwork
Body position
Arm and Hand position
Hand Passing:
Footwork
Body position
Arm and Hand position
Sunday, January 13
6:30 am to 9:00 pm
West Newton Armory
Head clinician: Tom Wilson
Upcoming BSSC clinics:
Sun 1/27, 6:30-9:00 pm -- Interm/Adv. Setting
Fees:
Pre-register by 5pm the Friday before to get the best price:
$25 for BSSC members for all clinics. Non-members pay an additional
$10.
Walk-on space is sometimes available for an additional $15,
regardless of BSSC membership.
To Register, contact Laura Nelson at laura@bssc.com
_________________________________
DIGGING and PASSING CLINIC
All levels -- adults only
Sunday, January 13, 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
West Newton Armory
Tom Wilson, head clinician
Digging:
Court positioning
Footwork
Body position
Forearm and overhand digging
Forearm Passing:
Footwork
Body position
Arm and Hand position
Hand Passing:
Footwork
Body position
Arm and Hand position
Friday, January 4, 2008
Coaching Job Opening-Regis College
Regis College (weston, ma) is starting a Men's Volleyball Program and is looking for a part-time Head Coach for the Fall 2008. The Mens Volleyball season runs from January-April with pre-season occurring in the Fall.
You will be starting your own program from scratch as we just recently
accepted Men into our College.
If you are interested please send your resume and cover letter to
Marybeth Lamb
Regis College
235 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
marybeth.lamb@regiscollege.edu
You will be starting your own program from scratch as we just recently
accepted Men into our College.
If you are interested please send your resume and cover letter to
Marybeth Lamb
Regis College
235 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
marybeth.lamb@regiscollege.edu
Thursday, January 3, 2008
CAP CLINIC JANUARY 4-6, 2008
ENDICOTT TO HOST CAP CLINIC JANUARY 4-6, 2008
The clinic will be hosted by Endicott College at the Post Center in Beverly, MA. Coaches can register at the regular price until December 29.
Endicott College will host an IMPACT Clinic, CAP Level I and II Course, and VCAP Conditioning Clinic in Beverly, MA on January 4-6, 2008, in conjunction with USA Volleyball, the American Volleyball Coaches Association, and New England Region. The IMPACT Clinic is open to any coach and includes a manual and certificate of completion. The cost is free for NERVA members and $25 for non members.
The CAP Level I Course is open to all Coaches. The CAP Level II class is open to all previously accredited Level I coaches for initial Level II accreditation or to previously accredited Level II coaches who wish to re-accredit. The VCAP Clinic is open to all coaches and offers no certification.
Schedule: Check-in for the IMPACT will be on Friday, January 4 at 4:30 p.m. and run 5-9pm. Check-in for the CAP I & II courses will be on Saturday, January 5 at 7:30 a.m., with sessions from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 6. VCAP check-in will be Sunday, January 6, with a 5-9 p.m. session.
Regular registration pricing will apply to registrations received between December 18 and 29, 2007. Please call for availability before registering. Late registration pricing will apply to registrations received after December 29. For more information, contact Andy or Diana at CAP@usav.org or call 719-228-6800.
Coaches can also sign up online at the USA Volleyball website by clicking here.
The clinic will be hosted by Endicott College at the Post Center in Beverly, MA. Coaches can register at the regular price until December 29.
Endicott College will host an IMPACT Clinic, CAP Level I and II Course, and VCAP Conditioning Clinic in Beverly, MA on January 4-6, 2008, in conjunction with USA Volleyball, the American Volleyball Coaches Association, and New England Region. The IMPACT Clinic is open to any coach and includes a manual and certificate of completion. The cost is free for NERVA members and $25 for non members.
The CAP Level I Course is open to all Coaches. The CAP Level II class is open to all previously accredited Level I coaches for initial Level II accreditation or to previously accredited Level II coaches who wish to re-accredit. The VCAP Clinic is open to all coaches and offers no certification.
Schedule: Check-in for the IMPACT will be on Friday, January 4 at 4:30 p.m. and run 5-9pm. Check-in for the CAP I & II courses will be on Saturday, January 5 at 7:30 a.m., with sessions from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 6. VCAP check-in will be Sunday, January 6, with a 5-9 p.m. session.
Regular registration pricing will apply to registrations received between December 18 and 29, 2007. Please call for availability before registering. Late registration pricing will apply to registrations received after December 29. For more information, contact Andy or Diana at CAP@usav.org or call 719-228-6800.
Coaches can also sign up online at the USA Volleyball website by clicking here.
Yankee Board Minutes - Dec 17th
Location: Lasell College, Gym, Room 101
Start time: 6:30
End time: 7:45
(Followed by draft)
Attendees: Jonah Mytro, Lynn Kerr, Jay Flynn, Samantha Lampert, Jeff Sinnamon, Mark Archibald, Daniel Chen (late – not present at votes before budget in notes below)
Absent: Jeffry Powell, Chuck Blake
Guests: Mark Robarts, Judy Katalina, Darcy Duke, Dave Castanon (late), Tom Olson, Bruce-RVC, new Salem State TD
Approval of Past Minutes
* Completed via email vote and posted minutes online
* Mark Archibald motions to approve
o Jonah Seconds
o For: Jeffry, Sam, Lynn, Daniel, Jeff S, Mark
o That’s a majority!
Reports
* NERVA Report
o Set up for online credit card payment next year
+ Dave Castanon suggests that we should discuss fees for next year ($1.30 a member per credit card)
+ Money comes through us, so we are not losing control over it
o Suggests we may want to increase paper membership fees for next year
* Treasurer Report – Jay Flynn, “On budget so far”
* Registrar Report
o Judy still needs a list of everyone who joins at each tourney (remind at draft later tonight)
o 1,250 full members, about 150 behind last year (excluding the Pierce)
* Ratings Report
o Men
+ Art Palmer and Dave Rind stepped down as committee members
+ Jeff Sinnamon and Jeffry Powell have joined
+ Looking for more
+ Have been sending out updates every two weeks
* Web Editor Report
o Working on online scramble registration page
+ Sam recommends Tom Sweeney checks in with MIT women’s club as to how they do theirs
o Available to make additions for weather updates, etc. to online team registration pages
* “Newsletter” Report
o 48% open rate on December’s newsletter
* GRC Report
o Scrambles
+ Last Coed did not run (not enough men signed up)
+ Men’s filled, women’s 8 teams
+ Last minute (Friday night) sign ups have continued to be an issue
# 10-12 new people
+ Daniel would like to take over as the scramble co-ordinator
+ Jan 12 scramble is cancelled
# We’ll have 3 in the next session
o Team organizers
+ Rita Cook will help organize women’s teams via Stray Cats
+ Lynn will follow up with her to see how its going
* Bylaws Committee Report - None
* Rick Pierce Award Committee
o Brian Kangas and Julie Robarts won
o Announcement was posted on bavp
Old Business
* Set 2008 Board Meeting Schedule
o 7:30 at Lasell
+ Jan 28
+ Mar 3
+ Apr 7
+ Meet in May if needed
* Assign a new tournament coordinator
o Jonah will look outside the board
* Championships
o Jonah working with Chet on gyms and dates
o Ratings Freeze Date Change?
+ Was March 15 last year
# Jeff S, Jay suggest leave where it is
# Discussion ends
* Stipend Adjustments
o Newsletter Stipend
o Blog Stipend
o Sam motions to separate the fee in two for the two separate positions
+ Jay Seconds
+ For: Unanimous
# Motion Passes
o Jay Motions to increase the stipend according to Jonah’s budget proposal and split that in half for each of the positions
+ Mark Archibald seconds
# For: Jay, Jonah, Mark, Jeff S, Sam
# Abstain: Lynn
* Motion Passes
* Vote on “OPEN” money and Hayson Group participation
o NERVA is on board with splitting the fee
+ Hayson Group will send contract to NERVA (Dave) and Jonah
+ Hayson Group will write the bid
+ NERVA and Yankee will split the $5,000 cost
o Jay Flynn motions to approve the money for the bid
+ Sam seconds
# For: Unanimous
* Vote on AVP money
o Jay says our budget is looking tight
o Jeff S motions to cut the $10,000 AVP expenses from the budget
+ Jay seconds
# For: Unanimous
* Motion Passes
* 2007-2008 final Budget Review and vote
o Jay suggests we table the discussion of Nationals gifts until we see where we are fiscally later in the year
o Jonah mentions we lose money on scrambles
+ Jeff Sinnamon thinks we run too many
# Yankee has decreased the number of scrambles to 3 for this next session
+ Jonah motions to approve the proposed budget without AVP or Nationals Gifts included
# Jeff S seconds
* For: Unanimous
o Motion Passes
* Planning Calendar for Board
o See handout; will be posted online
* Draft Rules/Policies review
o Handling of “special tournaments”, eg. Rick Pierce
+ “Special Tournaments” are currently Rick Pierce, Bean Pot, Baby Emily, Brenda Freese
+ Sam motions that any site running a Yankee approved special tournament does not lose it’s first round draft pick
# Mark seconds
* For: Sam, Daniel Jonah, Mark
o No: Jay, Jeff S
o Abstain: Lynn
+ Motion passes: rule will be changed
o Drafting one date rule
+ Suggested by Darcy that groups with one date could have their one date already on the calendar so people are aware of date/size/level – just so people are aware and not as an actual draft date
* Rick Pierce Tournament
o TD met the deadline that Jonah gave him regarding announcing accepted teams
+ Start times were not given out until late Friday night
o Tournament has existed for 35 years
* TD Cancellation issues per this past weekend’s snowstorm
o Members suggested there should be a cancellation guideline/policy in the TD handbook
o TDs should be calling captains or offering means of communication to captains/teams when a tourney is cancelled.
+ TDs should include their inclement weather policy with their contact information
# Jonah will email TDs regarding this issue and suggest that they have a clearly stated policy or procedure along with their contact information on the Yankee website
Pushed to next meeting:
o Proposal to raise offline membership fees for next year
+ Only simple memberships are online renewals
o Start planning ahead for online payment next year
o Per new calendar
+ Decide on Picnic
+ Decide on Nationals gifts
+ Reminder to order championships and MVP prizes
+ Review nationals mappings
Start time: 6:30
End time: 7:45
(Followed by draft)
Attendees: Jonah Mytro, Lynn Kerr, Jay Flynn, Samantha Lampert, Jeff Sinnamon, Mark Archibald, Daniel Chen (late – not present at votes before budget in notes below)
Absent: Jeffry Powell, Chuck Blake
Guests: Mark Robarts, Judy Katalina, Darcy Duke, Dave Castanon (late), Tom Olson, Bruce-RVC, new Salem State TD
Approval of Past Minutes
* Completed via email vote and posted minutes online
* Mark Archibald motions to approve
o Jonah Seconds
o For: Jeffry, Sam, Lynn, Daniel, Jeff S, Mark
o That’s a majority!
Reports
* NERVA Report
o Set up for online credit card payment next year
+ Dave Castanon suggests that we should discuss fees for next year ($1.30 a member per credit card)
+ Money comes through us, so we are not losing control over it
o Suggests we may want to increase paper membership fees for next year
* Treasurer Report – Jay Flynn, “On budget so far”
* Registrar Report
o Judy still needs a list of everyone who joins at each tourney (remind at draft later tonight)
o 1,250 full members, about 150 behind last year (excluding the Pierce)
* Ratings Report
o Men
+ Art Palmer and Dave Rind stepped down as committee members
+ Jeff Sinnamon and Jeffry Powell have joined
+ Looking for more
+ Have been sending out updates every two weeks
* Web Editor Report
o Working on online scramble registration page
+ Sam recommends Tom Sweeney checks in with MIT women’s club as to how they do theirs
o Available to make additions for weather updates, etc. to online team registration pages
* “Newsletter” Report
o 48% open rate on December’s newsletter
* GRC Report
o Scrambles
+ Last Coed did not run (not enough men signed up)
+ Men’s filled, women’s 8 teams
+ Last minute (Friday night) sign ups have continued to be an issue
# 10-12 new people
+ Daniel would like to take over as the scramble co-ordinator
+ Jan 12 scramble is cancelled
# We’ll have 3 in the next session
o Team organizers
+ Rita Cook will help organize women’s teams via Stray Cats
+ Lynn will follow up with her to see how its going
* Bylaws Committee Report - None
* Rick Pierce Award Committee
o Brian Kangas and Julie Robarts won
o Announcement was posted on bavp
Old Business
* Set 2008 Board Meeting Schedule
o 7:30 at Lasell
+ Jan 28
+ Mar 3
+ Apr 7
+ Meet in May if needed
* Assign a new tournament coordinator
o Jonah will look outside the board
* Championships
o Jonah working with Chet on gyms and dates
o Ratings Freeze Date Change?
+ Was March 15 last year
# Jeff S, Jay suggest leave where it is
# Discussion ends
* Stipend Adjustments
o Newsletter Stipend
o Blog Stipend
o Sam motions to separate the fee in two for the two separate positions
+ Jay Seconds
+ For: Unanimous
# Motion Passes
o Jay Motions to increase the stipend according to Jonah’s budget proposal and split that in half for each of the positions
+ Mark Archibald seconds
# For: Jay, Jonah, Mark, Jeff S, Sam
# Abstain: Lynn
* Motion Passes
* Vote on “OPEN” money and Hayson Group participation
o NERVA is on board with splitting the fee
+ Hayson Group will send contract to NERVA (Dave) and Jonah
+ Hayson Group will write the bid
+ NERVA and Yankee will split the $5,000 cost
o Jay Flynn motions to approve the money for the bid
+ Sam seconds
# For: Unanimous
* Vote on AVP money
o Jay says our budget is looking tight
o Jeff S motions to cut the $10,000 AVP expenses from the budget
+ Jay seconds
# For: Unanimous
* Motion Passes
* 2007-2008 final Budget Review and vote
o Jay suggests we table the discussion of Nationals gifts until we see where we are fiscally later in the year
o Jonah mentions we lose money on scrambles
+ Jeff Sinnamon thinks we run too many
# Yankee has decreased the number of scrambles to 3 for this next session
+ Jonah motions to approve the proposed budget without AVP or Nationals Gifts included
# Jeff S seconds
* For: Unanimous
o Motion Passes
* Planning Calendar for Board
o See handout; will be posted online
* Draft Rules/Policies review
o Handling of “special tournaments”, eg. Rick Pierce
+ “Special Tournaments” are currently Rick Pierce, Bean Pot, Baby Emily, Brenda Freese
+ Sam motions that any site running a Yankee approved special tournament does not lose it’s first round draft pick
# Mark seconds
* For: Sam, Daniel Jonah, Mark
o No: Jay, Jeff S
o Abstain: Lynn
+ Motion passes: rule will be changed
o Drafting one date rule
+ Suggested by Darcy that groups with one date could have their one date already on the calendar so people are aware of date/size/level – just so people are aware and not as an actual draft date
* Rick Pierce Tournament
o TD met the deadline that Jonah gave him regarding announcing accepted teams
+ Start times were not given out until late Friday night
o Tournament has existed for 35 years
* TD Cancellation issues per this past weekend’s snowstorm
o Members suggested there should be a cancellation guideline/policy in the TD handbook
o TDs should be calling captains or offering means of communication to captains/teams when a tourney is cancelled.
+ TDs should include their inclement weather policy with their contact information
# Jonah will email TDs regarding this issue and suggest that they have a clearly stated policy or procedure along with their contact information on the Yankee website
Pushed to next meeting:
o Proposal to raise offline membership fees for next year
+ Only simple memberships are online renewals
o Start planning ahead for online payment next year
o Per new calendar
+ Decide on Picnic
+ Decide on Nationals gifts
+ Reminder to order championships and MVP prizes
+ Review nationals mappings
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