Board Members
Present: Tim Owen, Jeff Pearce, Bill Locke,
Others in Attendance: Ric Plante,
Marta Plante, Tim Guenzler, Pam Smith, Andy Epple, Gene and Juanita Anderson,
Dick Prugh
Meeting called to order at
NOTE: MSP
– Motion, Seconded, Passed
Tim Owen presiding.
MSP – Unanimously
approve March 5 minutes
President’s Report – Tim
Owen
No written agenda
tonight.
In thinking about
the discussions about the Blitzz, Tim O. wants folks to step back and think
about the kids. Look at the BIG picture,
then work on the details. They are
willing to work with us on all the details.
Jeff Pearce – Nothing to Report
Bill Locke – Nothing to report tonight.
FCB has 10 more
players this year over last year. Micro
is about the same. All teams have their
rosters and their cards.
Through Lisa and
Micro, the club has received $1160 for the Bronken Fields.
Pam Mc – Nothing to report
Had no committee
meeting. Getting all contracts and
affidavits in. He will send coaches list
to Pam S. to go with last month’s minutes.
Recertified about
20; New Certs – 21
About 30 doing
Level 9 clinic as we meet tonight. We
should have enough Micro refs. Still
have a problem with the upper levels.
Risk Management –
Took what he and Martie created last year.
Gave to Ric and Tim to give to their coaches. If they want a meeting with their coaches,
he’ll do it. Thinks that things are
covered. Just wants everyone to think
about Risk Management.
Phil Rotherham – Bronken
Fields
Phil has
submitted the application for matching funds.
The site plan was submitted to Andy Epple for review. Has also submitted an application to the
Parks Department for matching funds. Reported
on the donations to date. Dick Prugh has
agreed to design the building. Brian
Troth told Phil that there was a possible anonymous donor who might go for the
whole building – that’s about $75,000.
Andy Epple from
the City reported that he feels that the city will look very favorably on all
that has been done. Things seem to be
progressing very well. Will still have
to be approved by the City Commissioners.
We have to
remember that as we gain income, we are also going to start incurring expenses. Andy will print the plan set for us and the
application fee will be waived.
Tim G –
He is very
pleased with his boys’ teams and coaches for the first week of the season.
MLS just signed a
4 year deal with Fox Sports. This is
outstanding for soccer in the
The proposed plan
to join the Utah Blitz is an incredible opportunity. They will train coaches and players in the
European style. There is the possibility
that one day there will be an FCB player on the Blitzz. The Blitzz believe in a pyramid of
development – from recreational players to professional.
Summary of what
it is all about - The Blitzz would put on a tournament for us. Season passes for all players to Blitzz
games. Super Y League - play in any
tournament nationwide. Blitzz uniforms
(about $90, just like current uniforms) or current uniforms with a $3
patch. Blitzz offer exclusive only to FC
Bozeman in the state of
Teleconference with Bill Kittle –
Bill apologized
for running late. He was doing TV
interview for the US Women’s Team match with
Bill gave a
little background on how he became involved with the Blitzz. He had been the President of one of the
largest soccer clubs in the state of
Blitzz FC Idea –
To provide the highest level of training available and a way to do it that was
the most comfortable for both the players and the parents. Support system for teams who want to have
Blitzz trainings. The teams are the ones
who tell the Blitzz how many training sessions they want. Some might just want to wear the jersey. Some want the training. Blitzz does not dictate this.
FCB would be the
first affiliation outside of
We’re exploring
new territory, but it can all be resolved.
We have to explore all the possibilities.
Blitzz Pro – For
Profit
Blitzz FC –
Separate organization, 501C3
We have an
agreement with the Blitzz to use their logo and trainers.
In
Blitzz FC is
associated with Utah Youth Soccer.
One of Bill’s
concerns is that as the organization grows the Blitzz players are going to be
busy. Will have to schedule training
thru Blitzz FC. His concern and his goal
are to provide the things that WE need.
Looking at
Montana Blitzz FC as the name.
$45 – what does
that include? Honest answer,
administrative costs, but mainly access to what they have to offer.
In
Blitzz includes
both Boys and Girls teams.
Tremendous value
in having the European model.
Provides opportunities
for the serious players wanting to go on to play college – pro – MLS. Gives visualization to where they want to
go. They are talking in the future of
taking teams to
Requirement of
Club coaches – at least a D license.
Blitzz is encouraging all of heir coaches to do the C course.
Fund Raising –
like everywhere else, this is always the number one problem. Scholarships – never want to have to turn
kids away because they can’t afford to play.
They are also beginning to work on the possibility of being able to
offer college scholarships.
Tim O’s vision of
a large summer tournament – fund raiser.
Can they help? Yes – they have
expertise on organizing and holding tournaments.
Bill told Tim O.
to give anyone his phone numbers. He’s
glad to talk to anyone – anytime.
End of teleconference.
Tim G. –
This is the
greatest opportunity for any kid in
Tim O –
Two big questions
–
If we do #1, take
into consideration #2
Floor open to questions
regarding Blitzz association.
Ric Plante would
like to submit questions to Bill Kittle.
Phil R. would like to do the same thing.
Let’s write our own contract and see how it all works out. Need clear definition to be able to sell this
to the membership.
Question on why
Montana Blitzz FC and not Bozeman Blitzz FC.
Maybe set up
meeting with representatives from FCB and Bill Kittle to work things out and
come up with a framework and proposal.
Need something to
present to membership. Need a contract
document. At this point we can’t vote
because we do not have an agreement.
Motion – As a
Board we should agree to draft a contract document so that we can move forward
on the action.
Discussion
Ask Ric and Tim
to write their proposal. Give these to
Carson, Rick and Pam Mc to draft document for Bill Kittle.
Ric will write
letter to membership. He’ll talk to Tim
Guenzler. The letter will outline what
is happening with the association and will invite comments. The letter will also be posted on the web.
Meeting adjourned about