Minutes of October 2, 1997 Board Meeting

Present: Jeff Abrams, Dennis Ackerman, Bob Babich, Steve Brand, Allen C. Brown, Bill Christopher, Chet DeVore, Brian Fogarty, Spike Harvey, Kevin McGarry, Jerry Ralph, Jerry Ringer, Brian Sexton, Walt Zable.

Absent: Andy Anderson, George Bralla, George Brown, Dan Dole, Sid Gillman, Barry Humphrey, Don Macek, Dennis McKnight, Mark Osman, Steve Smith, Ted Tollner.

1) Jerry Ringer welcomed everyone. The minutes of the August 14 meeting were reviewed. Jerry said all old business items from the prior meeting will be covered today. The minutes were approved.

2) Final report on the August 18, 1997 golf tournament was reported by chair, Bob Babich, and treasurer, Allen C. Brown.

a) The chapter recruited 85 new members and 76 renewals for a total of 161 members. A check for $6,440 will be sent to National for these dues of which the chapter will receive a rebate. Bob reported that all sponsorships had been paid, and Allen said only two play/membership payments are still delinquent. It is a credit card problem and the money will be collected. Net profit after rebate from National will be about $9,000. The tournament netted our chapter $9,000 and provided 161 memberships.

b) Jerry reported that the perception by some colleges and universities of new NCAA rules regarding donation of prizes for future golf tournaments was discussed. Jerry passed around a letter the chapter received from the University of Connecticut which spelled out the NCAA ruling. Brian Forgarty was asked to look into the ruling and give the board some direction for solicitations next year.

c) The 1998 golf tournament, which Bob has agreed to chair, will be held at Singing Hills again. But, if we secure both of their courses, we must also book one-half of the Inn’s rooms. Bob and committee to develop player package.

3) Don Coryell election to the NFF Hall of Fame was discussed. Jerry passed out a Coryell flyer that was sent to presidents of Western Region Chapters asking them to mail the flyers to their membership in support of the coach. Jerry mentioned that Bob Keropian advised against sending the flyer. Keropian feels such promotion hurts the candidate more than it helps.

4) Treasurer’s report was given by Allen.

a) Have a total of $46,000 in the treasury with about $7,400 to be paid out.

b) The board agreed the chapter should have its own credit card payment account. Cost is $180 and a small bank fee when machine is used. Allen needs our old machine nameplate changed.

5) Executive committee meeting to be scheduled by Jerry ASAP.

6) 1997-98 scholar-athlete selection process - banquet. Chair Chet DeVore asked the selection committee to review the nomination forms, which was done and returned to Carole for printing. CIF assistant commissioner Dennis Ackerman said he would send forms when ready to all San Diego Section high school coaches, AD and principals for the chapter.

Chet reviewed Bob Keropian’s Western Region Scholar-Athlete Award selection process with the board. He commented that every year each of the four regions picks one student-athlete and hosts him to National’s December awards banquet.

Keropian provided Chet and the board with a written description of how he selects the winner for the Western Region. In Keropian’s description, he outlines that for academics he picks the nominee with the most A grades on his transcript. He does not take the nominee’s GPA.

The board felt that since there are now 23 chapters in the Western Region with each submitting a nominee to Keropian, Bob should form and have a five-person selection committee picked by Keropian from among the chapters in his region.

The board also asked that each of the four regions use the same selection process, policies, and procedures. The board then adopted a chapter policy making the scholar-athlete selection committee responsible for picking the chapter’s candidate for both the Valley Scholarship and the region scholar-athlete. This will be done at the regular meeting of the committee.

The board asked the president, Jerry, to also pass on to Keropian and National its thoughts relative to a standardized regional selection process and policy.

7) MVP program was reviewed by committee chair Jeff Abrams, who recruited board members to attend and select MVP winners from all ten games. Brian asked that we make contact with Tom Shaw at 476-2315 to purchase the shoulder pads that go to each game-of-week team. Jeff and Jerry to handle.

8) How to Watch Football Program was next. Bob Babich complimented Brian and Bill Christopher for doing a good job.

Jerry reported that the Northern California chapter had a similar program and it, too, did not draw many people. Jerry showed their chapter brochure/invitation. More publicity is needed and Walt Zable suggested running a story in Cubic Corp’s employee newspaper. He also suggested that we provide the class at no cost next year.

9) Chapter’s September newsletter will be out by October 10, Jerry said. Board asked why it was late. Board also asked for progress report on the chapter’s Web Site. Jerry said he will have a report at next meeting.

10) Report of National was given by Walt Zable. He reported:

a) That National’s headquarters has moved to Morristown, NJ.

b) Host Communications is placing a full-page NFF color ad in college football programs nationwide.

c) Burger King has taken a four-page insert ad in Sports Illustrated college football preview edition in support of the NFF.

d) The 1997 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies in August were again televised by ESPN.

e) Have produced a 30-second PSA video on the 50th anniversary of the NFF.

f) Also produced a 30-second PSA video which will be aired during NCAA football games on the Hall of Fame.

They’re doing a lot, he said.

11) Old Business - Jerry reported that Coronado High has created a memorial for Adrian Taufaasau and that our monument to the school’s quarterback, who died last year, is the vocal point of the memorial.

12) New Business -

a) Dennis Ackerman reminded the board that there is a CIF-sponsored Sports Symposium on Oct. 20 at the County Office of Education. The board agreed the chapter should have a 10x10 booth at the symposium with a banner to recruit new members. Jerry Ralph and Jerry Ringer said they would do booth duty that day.

At the recommendation of Walt Zable, the board elected Jerry Ringer to a new position as chairman of the board and operations director; Bob Babich was elected as president while Carole Eigner was elected to the board. The responsibility and authority of running the chapter remains with Jerry and Cubic. No functional or administrative changes. The new structure allows for the election of new officers from time to time. The board also wanted to thank Bob for his many contributions to the chapter including his excellent work as chair of the golf tournament for many years. Carole was sighted for the fine effort she has provided the chapter for more than 8 years.

The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.