Present: Jeff Abrams, Bob Babich, Chet DeVore, Carole Eigner, Spike Harvey, Kevin McGarry, Jerry Ringer, John Shacklett, Brian Sexton, Walter Zable

Absent: Dennis Ackerman, George Bralla, Steve Brand, Allen C. Brown, George Brown, Bill Christopher, Brian Fogarty, Steve Haynes, Barry Humphrey, Don Macek, Dennis McKnight, Mark Osman, Jerry Ralph, Mike Riley, John Rozar, Steve Smith, Ted Tollner

1. Everyone was welcomed by Jerry Ringer.
   
   
2. The October 19, 2000 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. As requested, chapter’s web site is now on all minutes.
   
   
3. Golf Tournament 2000 - Chair Bob Babich presided. He said he is working to get a partner for our tournament. He is to receive a proposal soon from the firm that is in the Health Care business here. Bob said the prospective partner wants to join our chapter and to only be recognized with his organization’s logo or name on the tee prize, along with that of the NFF.
   Bob’s partnership could possibly lead to help with other chapter projects. He said when proposal is submitted early next year, he will bring it to the board for review and comments.
   Bob told the board he wants to fill two courses at next year’s golf tournament.
   
   
   1. Final financial report of the August 14 event was submitted by Treasurer Allen Brown via Jerry. The written financials were distributed to each board member. Financials from chapter tournaments in 1996, 97, 98 and 99 were also submitted as comparison to the one in 2000.
      
      2000 tournament had 198 golfers with an income, including the raffle, of $38,793 with expenses of $30,228 for a net of $8,564. Jerry pointed out that if we had sent National dues for the 198 players at $40 each, the tournament would have netted $618.
      
      Bob suggested that we get a sponsor to cover certain high cost items, such as the steak dinner for 224 at $5,313.48. There were other high cost items on the expense side, such as tee prizes at $6,596.99 and golf fees of $22,628.29 that could also use some sponsorship.
      
      The board agreed that we should not increase the entry fee for players or downgrade this first class event. Jerry said it is clear that if we are to make a profit for the chapter on the event, and increase membership on a national basis, we need to find sponsorship.
      
      
   2. Financial results from the four prior golf tournaments showed a sizable profit for the chapter, while sending several thousand dollars to National in the form of dues for new members.
      
      Costs for putting the 2000 tournament on have gone way up and are not expected to come down if the tournament continues to operate as it has in the past.
      
      
   3. The board thanked Bob and his golf committee for their outstanding work.
      
      
   4. Bob confirmed that he is working with Singing Hills Country Club for our chapter’s 2001 tournament in August. It was suggested by Jerry Ringer that maybe we should obtain a bid from another local golf course as Singing Hills will have new owners in 2001.
      
      
4. Play It Smart Program
   
   
   1. Walt Zable told the board that this program is a top priority at National. Ringer said he has suggested that the U-T Sports Editor, Jess Kearney, consider doing a story on our chapter’s part in this program. Kearney said he would do a story based on the 2000 football season’s success at the start of football in 2001.
      
      
   2. Jerry said Steve Haynes is doing a super job. Football team and Kearny High, where program is ongoing, went from a team with a GPA of 2.2 to 2.9. Goal is 3.0 in 2001. Jerry further said program can expand to other area high schools, which Steve could handle. Program could grow to include every area high school.
      
      
5. Ninth Grade Football - Jerry reported that Superintendent of Schools, Alan Bersin, favorably accepted the chapter’s November 16 proposal to raise money over the next five years to sponsor 9th grade football and freshman sports. He will begin campaign in January 2001, with fundraiser to take place in April for the 2001 football season.
   
   
6. Chapter’s 2000-2001 selection committee - Jeff Abrams and Steve Brand to chair committee meeting on January 9.
   
   
   1. Nomination forms are out to schools with more than 40 candidate nomination forms returned to chapter’s office.
      
      
   2. Dennis Ackerman of the CIF, will send reminders today to those schools who have not responded. As Dennis cannot attend Jan. 9th meeting due to a conflict, Jerry asked John Shacklett to join the committee as a nonvoting advisor. He agreed to sit in.
      
      
   3. Willie Jones Most Inspirational - So far there are two players nominated. USD’s Kevin McGarry nominated one of his players, who is a freshman and was burned in an auto accident. Jerry advised that players need to be seniors. Jerry nominated Coach Shacklett for his long time work and success with teaching high school football players to be students first and good citizens also.
      
      
   4. Distinguished American nominations went to Dean Spanos, with a good deal of mixed thoughts. Jerry felt Spanos should continue to help with chapter’s 9th grade football program, as the Chargers started the project.
      Spike Harvey felt Sid Gillman would be a good candidate. Nominations remain open.
      
      
   5. Al Couppee Trophy for continued efforts to foster amateur football in San Diego, should go to XTRA’s sports talk host John Cantera.
      
      
   6. Chairman’s Trophy was not discussed.
      
      
7. Selection Committee is in good order and Jeff Abrams sent special letter to member Mike Riley, to attend the Jan. 9th meeting.
   
   
8. NFL/NFF Coaches Clinic - Jerry said he is too busy to run this July two-day event. John Shacklett asked for data on the event so he could see if the Coaches Association can handle. Will follow up in January with John.
   
   
9. Membership - Chapter has 214 members.
   
   
10. New Business -There was no new business.

Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.