MBCA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

 
August 22, 2004

The meeting was called to order by President Carlson at 10:00 am.

Roll Call was taken members present: John Carlson, Tom Critchley, Mark Klingsporn, Don Peschel, Gary Schuler, Jim Galvin, Rich Decker, Dave Johnson, Bruce Kugath, John Oxton, Jeff Evens, Tim Walton, Chuck Gunderson, Dennis Stockmo, Franz Boelter, Gary Holmseth, Gary Nelson, Dick Finck, Dave Galovich

Secretary’s Report: Minutes from the March meeting were sent out. No discussion held on the minutes.

Executive Directors Report: Tom Critchley
A. Ball Stuff:
-MSHSL is negotiating for a ball contract with Nike and others.
-Multiple companies may be contacting our association.
-Spalding has made improvements on their ball from last year.

B. MBCA Scholarship:
-8 scholarships were presented and the checks will be mailed to the coaches of the recipients.
-each scholarship is $250.00.

C. Financial Report: (Critchley, Stockmo, Schuler)
-Discussion with Critchley and Carlson was held regarding contribution to Mr. Basketball. A proposal was made to send Ken Lien $600, doubling the contribution for 2003-04 to $1,200.
-Motion was made to accept the proposal by Decker, seconded by Boelter. Passed unanimously.

1. Clinic
-Numbers were reviewed by Critchley and handouts were given to update members of these numbers.

2. All Star Game
-Attendance was down approximately 200 people.
-Concordia had problems with crowd control and some people slipped through without paying.
-2 areas were outlined to increases revenue:
a. Programs will be adjusted to cut down on the cost. (Gary Schuler will look at cover/program options)
b. Ticket prices for students will be raised to $5.00 at the door and $4.00 presale.

3. End of Year Financial Report
-Report was submitted by Critchley in a hand out.
- Adjustments might have to be made due to two budgeted bills expected but not received at this time.

4. Proposed Budget
-Outlined by Critchley(handout)
-$5000 dollars from Spalding’s contract renewal funds will be moved into the reserve fund and then transferred in each of the next three years to balance the budget.

Committee Reports:

Hall of Fame: Jim Galvin
-Committee is working for a permanent site for the MBCA Hall of Fame at the Target Center.
-18 people nominated for the Hall of Fame.
-Ideas for shortening the banquet:
1. Eliminate the presenters
2. Eliminate the coach of the year and announce them at the luncheon on Friday at the clinic.
-The committee is trying to pursue a sponsor for the banquet.
-Hall of Fame Inductees:
Ron Larson St. Francis
Duane Mutschler Stillwater
Denny Welter Chaska
Bill Quenette Moorhead
Roger Schaffer Marshall

Old Business:

MSHSL/MBCA Spring Meeting(Carlson/Klingsporn/Critchley)
-State Tournament Timeline Changes:
Day 1, Wednesday: Target Center 3A
Williams Arena 4A
Day 2, Thursday: Target Center 3A (1 and 3) afternoon
Target Center 4A (7 and 9) night
-Site for the 3rd place games has not been determined, either Concordia, or St. Thomas. U of M Pavilion is off limits because the girls cannot use it for their state tournament games.
-The banquet went well.
-Discussion was held on a 3 person officiating crew, but nothing has changed for next year.
-The MBCA will continue to pursue the possibility of representation in the selection process for officials for the state tournament.

Extending the Game issue: Critchley
-Emails were read in regards to the 18 minute half issue.
-Concerns from some Athletic Directors and Board members focused on the concerns it would bring during the coming season. ie: contracts with officials.
-Suggestions were taken in which direction to go with game extension:
1. Presenting it early for implementation for the 05-06 year.
2. Re-submit the proposal for the winter sports for 06-07.
3. Go to 4 nine minute quarters.
-The consensus of meeting participants seemed to favor that this proposal should be resubmitted to the board for the year 06-07 as is.

All Star Game:
-This coming years games will be held at SCSU on Friday, April 1, and Concordia, St. Paul on Saturday, April 2.
-There was discussion of taping the game and selling it to the kids for $19.95 with a MBCA logo on the tape. This was tabled for later discussion.

New Business:
Section Reps (Carlson/Critchley):
-Barry Wohler, Chris Sonju, and Tom Critchley Jr. positions need to be reassigned/replaced. Elections will be held for Barry’s and Chris’s position and Tom’s position could be reassigned to Mike Roysland
-Coach Schuler will remain on the executive board as a Liaison Officer.
-Secretary Election-Candidates (if willing): Greg Miller Armstrong
Matt Addington Albert Lea
Chuck Gunderson Forest Lake

Fall Clinic:
-Dates October 29, 30. (Friday/Saturday)
** Our meeting will be Thursday, October 28.
-Dates are on the website for the clinic, and will go out in the Prep Coach.
-Timberwolves game will not be a part of this years clinic.
-Gary Schuler:
-coaches gifts:
-Shirt with MBCA logo - $25.00
-Name tag/identification tag (we would get them on the Monday before the clinic)

-Dave Johnson Motioned to accept Schuler’s proposal, 2nd by Stockmo. Passed.
Other:
-Some discussion held on companies coming after funds of programs)i.e. via calendars) in perspective communities and new coaches should be made aware of this.
-Carslon reviewed legislative coaches bill by Hillstrom opening up participation of athletes in non regular season sports during the high school sport season. We need to be aware of this and watch it.
-Rough play was brought up and a letter was submitted to the committee in regards to this. There is a possibility of a need to review a tape in case of flagrant situations by the high school league. This will be discussed at a later meeting as well.

Meeting Adjourned: 12:20 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Don Peschel, MBCA Secretary.