Vermont
State Athletic Directors Association
Meeting
Minutes
May, 12, 2003
I. Call to order: Ed Hockenbury
II.
Introduction of Athletic Directors
Members
Present: Ron Stankevich-Rice, Ed
Hockenbury-Essex, Bob Hingston-Windsor, Mike O’Day-South Burlington, Kevin
Reill-CVU, Merlyn Courser-Lyndon, Rob Black-Mill River, Dan Hudson-Hazen, Mike
Brown-BFA Fairfax, Sumner Erbe-Otter Valley, Vincent Buttice-Lake Region, Wendy
Wannop-Woodstock, Bob Johnson-VPA, Fran Alfieri-Whitingham, Buddy
Hayford-Wilmington, Burns Page-VPA, Amy Molina-U32, Melba Mase-Essex, Mary
Stetson-Mt. Abe, Ray Pellegrini-VPA, Jim Collins-GMUHS, Dave Chelsey-Bellows
Falls, Kathi Bierworth-Burr & Burton, Tim Brown-Mt. Anthony, Sorel
Chaput-Richford, Dennis Barcomb-Winooski, Dan Marlow-BFA-St. Albans, Jere
Brophy-Green Mtn. Valley School, Gary Girard-North Country, Bruce
Wheeler-Coaching Certification,
III.
Treasurers Report: Kevin Reill
Kevin
discussed the VSADA finances. There was
some discussion around raising membership fees by $5 per person.
Motion to
raise membership fee by $5: Kevin Reill 2nd:
Mike O’Day Passed
Further
discussion revolved around paying a stipend to the VSADA Treasurer.
Motion to
provide VSADA Treasurer with annual $500 stipend: Mike O’Day 2nd: Merlyn Courser Passed
IV.
Secretary’s Report: Ron Stankevich
Motion to
accept: Brian Trottier 2nd: Gary
Girard Passed
V.
Announcements:
·
Ray
Pellegrini, new VPA Executive Director was introduced
·
Bob
Johnson, new VPA Student Activities Director was introduced
·
Tim
Brown indicated that Mt. Anthony was hosting the D1 State Track Meet. Contact Tim for further information.
·
Mike
O’Day indicated that some long sleeve VSADA shirts were available – contact
Mike if interested.
·
Lake
Region will not host the track meet originally scheduled for May 21.
VI. NIAAA Report: Mike O’Day
·
Kevin
Reill represented Vermont at the Section I conference
·
CAA
exam will be given at the state conference
·
National
conference is December 12-16, 2003 in Indiana.
Contact nfhs.org website for more information
VII. ASEP Report: Bruce Wheeler
Upcoming
Clinics
·
June
12/14 @ Mill River
·
June
19/21 @ Windsor
·
June
26/28 @ Essex
Dues
are $80 for First Aid and $90 for Coaching Principles. Need a minimum of 12 participants to host
the clinic. There is a two-week
deadline and participants must pay prior to attending.
VIII. VPA Report: Burns Page
·
Mouth
guards will be required on the middle school level
·
IABO
wants to incorporate a three-person officiating team for basketball, fees would
be $42 per official
·
Due
to concern over cost, no discernable benefit and that other sports will
institute a three-official mandate, Burns will go back to the Activity
Standards committee indicating that the VSADA membership was unanimous that a
three-person crew would financially hamper schools during a time of budget cuts
and freezes.
·
Dan
Marlow complimented Burns for his communication skills and willingness to
listen to concerns expressed by the membership
IX. Activity Standards: Merlyn Courser
·
Sportsmanship
concerns were raised, especially those of adults
·
Out-of-state
play for girls’ ice hockey was sanctioned
·
Discussion
around 14 games versus 16 games for baseball and softball is still undecided
·
Regarding
public-private schools discussion, committee is studying what New Hampshire
does in this instance.
·
There
have been some appeals for student athletes hoping to have 5th year
to incorporate four compete seasons in athletics
Ed
Hockenbury thanked the efforts of Merlyn and Glenn for their service.
X. Old Business
VSADA
Constitution and Bylaws
Motion to
change name to VSADA: Dan Marlow 2nd:
Kevin Reill Passed
Motion to
remove student representative: Kevin Reill
2nd: Mike
O’Day Passed
Motion to
change name from Vermont Headmasters to Vermont Principal’s Association: Dan Hudson 2nd: Tim Brown Passed
Motion to
delete relationship with Vermont Coaches Association: Mike O’Day 2nd: Kevin Reill
Passed
In our efforts to create an Executive Director for the VSADA to ensure continuity, Merlyn was authorized to research what other states currently have enacted.
Motion to send
Merlyn to the June meeting: Dan Hudson 2nd:
Vince Buttice Passed
Motion to have
NIAAA and LTC representatives as well as the Past President on the Executive
committee: Kevin Reill
2nd: Sandy
Chicoine Wagner Passed
Ed
will make corrections to the bylaws and forward them for review.
Approval
of 2003-04 Executive Board
President:
Bob Hingston, Vice president: Ron Stankevich, Secretary: Amy Molina, Kevin
Reill: Treasurer, Mike O’Day, NIAAA, Tim Brown: LTC
Motion: Vince Buttice 2nd:
Marty McDonough Passed
Motion to
accept Dan Marlow and Kathi Bierworth for a three-year term to the Activity
Standards Committee: Gary Girard 2nd: Kevin Reill
Passed
XI. VSADA Awards
·
Service
Awards presented by Bob Hingston
·
Tim
Brown and Kevin Reill 15 years
·
Mike
O’Day 20 years
·
NIAAA
Award of Merit presented by Mike O’Day to Merlyn Courser for 41 years of
service.
·
Small
School awarded to Bob Hingston
·
Large
School awarded to Ed Hockenbury
·
Secretary
awarded to Ron Stankevich
·
President’s
award to Ed Hockenbury
·
Distinguished
Service awarded to Burns Page
·
Recognition
of retiring athletic directors were presented to Merlyn Courser and Glenn Olson
·
VPA
Award of recognition presented by Burns Page to Merlyn Courser and Glenn Olson
XII.
New Business
·
Survey
of coach salaries was distributed by Bob Hingston
·
Hartford
Athletic Council presented by Brian Trottier.
It is in its 3rd year and is well received. It is a wonderful public relations tool and
doubles as an opportunity for athletes to make a difference in their school and
surrounding communities.
XIII.Open
Forum
·
Mike
Donoghue reminded everyone of the June 1 Athlete of the Year awards
·
Brian
Trottier suggested that the schools take a moment to call pro shops and thank them
Motion to adjourn: Gary Girard 2nd: Brian Trottier Passed