MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 3, 2003

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 3, 2003 The Directors named in these minutes of the California Youth Soccer Association South (CYSA S), constituting the Board of Directors of said California Corporation, held their regular meeting on May 3, 2003 at the State Office in Fullerton, California. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President and Chairman of the Board, Rod Short. A quorum was present. Present: Rod Short, President Paul Doty, Assistant Vice President *Kenneth Goldman, Treasurer *Jim Bigelow, Secretary Carol Fleuret, District 2 Commissioner Mike Tiampo, District 3 Commissioner Sylvia Holborn, District 4 Commissioner Rito Chisholm, District 5 Commissioner Gregory Falk, District 6 Commissioner * Not present for entire meeting Also present for various portions of the meeting: Vince Mirabella, Executive Director John Weinerth, Dir. of Marketing and Recreation Frank Sanford, Tournament Chairman Dave Lamb, State Cup Chairman Charlie Enzler, PAD Chairperson Heros Baghoumian, SYRA Ernie Yagger, Assistant District 8 Com. Sandy Castillo, TOPSoccer Chairperson Agenda: The Board reviewed the meeting agenda. The following were added to the agenda: July BOD meeting, league applications, executive session, executive committee appointments, state cup proposal, SYRA proposal.

2 The agenda items were taken out of order. Minutes: The minutes of the April 5, 2003 meeting were reviewed and corrected by the Board. Motion #1: To approve the minutes of the April 5, 2003 Board of Directors meeting as corrected. (Falk/Tiampo) President s Report: Mr. Rod Short stated that CYSA S was added to the joinder for bylaw changes to USSF. FIFA pulled the Women s Word Cup from China. USA and Australia have shown interest hosting that cup. State Cup Committee: Mr. David Lamb reported that all games had started this day regardless of the rain. Commissioner Tiampo asked Mr. Lamb why the Lancaster facility continues to be used as the wind affects play. Mr. Lamb stated that without more volunteers there is no staff to support more venues. Mr. Doty stated that Lancaster has started a wind abatement program at the Lancaster fields. Mr. Lamb reported on the previous week s games and the check in process. He stated that every check in problem was originated from teams that had not played in National Cup previously. Motion #2: To authorize $5,000 from State Cup Funds for each team going to the 2003 Far West Regionals. (Bigelow/Holborn) State Referee Administrator: Mr. Heros Baghoumian reported on the State Cup Youngers competition. He stated that all games were staffed. There were some issues with the wrong cards being pulled for ejections. Mr. Baghoumian stated that the R 9 program has had some coordinator changes. He is working to resolve some past issues with that program. He stated that he had told the Far West Regional Referee coordinator that CYSA S would provide 25 referees and 5 assessors to Regionals. He said, at this time, 29 referees and 4 assessors have committed to go. However, airfare is a concern. President Short commended Mr. Baghoumian for addressing the issues as they arise in State Cup. Protest, Appeals, Disciplinary Committee: Mrs. Charlie Enzler stated that there many hearings planned. She stated that there is about $10,000 in unpaid fines. She said that an increasing number of penalties have been of the non suspension type. Motion #3: To enter executive session to discuss a potential lawsuit. (Falk/Doty)

3 Entered executive session at 10:10 a.m. Left executive session at 10:47 a.m. Tournament Committee: Mr. Frank Sanford presented twenty nine tournament applications for approval. Motion #4: To approve the following tournament applications: 21st Annual Turkey Shoot Canyon Hills, Nov , 2003; Fall Classic Nov , 2003; Poway Thanksgiving Tournament, Nov , 2003; 12th Annual Thanksgiving Classic, Nov , 2003; Simi Valley Thanksgiving Classic, Nov ; The Ray Martz Memorial Thanksgiving Classic, Nov , 2003; Courtney Chinn Lightning Holiday Classic, Dec. 14, 2003; Coronado Holiday Cup, Dec , 2003; Celtic XIX, Jan , 17 18, 24 25, 2004; Odyssey Cup 2004, Jan , 17 18, 2004; 20th Annual Canyon Holiday Cup, Jan , 2004; Desert United Haute Classic, Jan , 2004; Orange Coast United Inv., Jan , 24 25, 2004; Santa Barbara Winter Cup, Jan , 2004; JUSA Select Freedom Cup, Jan 17 18, 2004; Desert United Haute Classic, March 20 21, 27 28, 2004; Orange Coast United Inv., March 20 21, 2004; Santa Barbara Spring Cup, March 20 21, 27 28, 2004; DBWV Shootout, March 26 28, 2004; Corinthian Spring Inv., 15th Annual, May 1 2, 2004; Santa Barbara, August 14 15, 21 22, 2004; 31st Annual Orange Classic, Aug , 2004; Bakersfield November Classic, Nov , 2004; 13th Annual Thanksgiving Classic, Nov , (Holborn/Fleuret) Motion #5: To allow the age groups for the Celtic XIX tournament to play April 9, 2004 as a rain date contingent upon a policy that allows teams desiring not to play on the rain date to receive a refund of tournament fees. (Bigelow/Holborn) PASSED NO Fleuret, Tiampo, Goldman Motion #6: To reconsider motion #5. (Falk/Bigelow) PASSED NO Doty, Holborn, Chisholm Motion #7: To allow the age groups for the Celtic XIX tournament to play April 9, 2004 as a rain date contingent upon a policy that allows teams desiring not to play on the rain date to receive a refund of tournament fees. (Bigelow/Holborn) FAILED YES Doty Mr. Bigelow stated that he would work with Mr. Sanford in formulating a change to Tournament Rules allowing more, but limited, weekday tournament play.

4 Motion #8: To approve the following tournament applications: Celtic Cup XIX, Mar , 20 22, 27 29, 2004; Celtic Cup XX, Jan , 22 23, 29 30, 2005; Celtic Cup XX, Mar , 22 24, 29 31, (Falk/Goldman) TOPSoccer: Ms. Sandy Castillo reported on the progress of the program. President Short stated that Sandy received a commendation from the Region. She stated that the PAD committee has worked with TOPSoccer to provide service as penalty time. Motion #9: To waive the registration fee for those individuals not currently registered to a USSF affiliate for July 12, 2003 Soccer Festival. (Doty/Fleuret) Recessed for lunch at 12:37 p.m. Restarted the meeting at 1:20 p.m. Executive Committee: The District Commissioners proposed and the President appointed Commissioners Tiampo, Falk, and Holborn to the Executive Committee. Motion #10: To ratify the appointment of Commissioners Tiampo, Falk, and Holborn to the CYSA S Board of Directors Executive Committee through the AGM of (Doty/Fleuret) State Cup: Mr. David Lamb made a proposal to the Board to bring the CYSA S State Cup Tournament under professional management. Redistricting: Mr. Ernie Yagger, the Assistant District 7 Commissioner presented a continuation of the proposal to split District 7 into a northern and southern area. Motion #11: To create a new District 8 consisting of San Luis Obispo County and the northern part of Santa Barbara County, north of the Gaviota Pass, effective July 1, 2003, with the term of the future elected commissioner being from the effective date to the adjournment of the 2004 AGM. (Bigelow/Goldman) FAILED YES Goldman, Bigelow, Falk Motion #12: To enter executive session to act on personnel and employment issues. (Bigelow/Tiampo)

5 Entered executive session at 2:48 p.m. Mr. Goldman left the meeting at 3:15 p.m. Exited executive session at 3:45 p.m. League Applications: Motion #13: To approve the league application of the Kern County Youth Soccer League, number 0617, for the seasonal year. (Falk/Bigelow) Motion #14: To approve the league application of the Horse Thief Canyon Soccer Association, 0559, for the seasonal year. (Doty/Bigelow) Mr. Bigelow left the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Recreation and Marketing Director: Mr. John Weinerth reported that the Signature League currently has 84 teams signed on for play the fall versus 32 teams last year. The Signature League age groups are U 9 through U 13, currently, with a projection of 90 teams when play starts. Mr. Darwin Dallas will be coordinating the Signature League in District 5. The Tide Cup will be held August 23 24, 2003 at the San Bernardino Complex. Mr. Short asked how we could extend the reach of Tide Cup. The major problems appear to be timing and field availability. The position of Assistant Recreation Director was posted on job networking sites and through the major sports management universities. Mr. Weinerth reported on the status of the CYSA S camps and preparations for those camps. Mr. Short reminded all of the President s Summit Meeting to be held May 31. Executive Director: Mr. Vince Mirabella reported on the online registration program. The intent is to have everything in place by the end of June. Beta testing should start shortly. He stated that two new offices were completed in the State Office. Mr. Mirabella stated that the Department of Justice, who performs the fingerprinting clearance for our risk management program, is requiring a two year clearance review. As no more agenda items needed action, the meeting was adjourned.

6 James K. Bigelow, Secretary