Minutes of February 16, 2001 Board Meeting

Present: Jeff Abrams, Dennis Ackerman, George Bralla, Allen C. Brown, Bill Christopher, Chet DeVore, Carole Eigner, Spike Harvey, Steve Haynes, Kevin McGarry, Jerry Ringer, John Rozar, John Shacklett, Ted Tollner

Guest: Don Whitt

Absent: Bob Babich, George Brown, Brian Fogarty, Barry Humphrey, Don Macek, Dennis McKnight, Mark Osman, Jerry Ralph, Mike Riley, Brian Sexton, Steve Smith, Walt Zable

1. Everyone was welcomed to the meeting by Jerry Ringer.
   
   
2. Minutes from the last board meeting held on December 18, 2000 were reviewed and approved.
   
   
   1. As there was no treasurer’s report at the December 18 meeting, a verbal report was given by Allen C. Brown, the chapter’s treasurer. He reported the chapter’s cash and asset position is good compared to prior years. He further suggested that the board consider what we should do with the excess cash that is on hand.
      
      As a not-for-profit organization, we possibly could be in violation of rules or laws that govern the status that we should show funds being used in a not-for-profit manner, such as scholarships.
      
      Jerry said he would meet with Allen in a separate meeting to review the matter and bring the matter back to the board at a later date.
      
      
3. The 29th annual awards banquet, March 16, 2001.
   
   
   1. Selection committee co-chair Jeff Abrams outlined how the committee functions this year. He mentioned that several high schools did not nominate a candidate, though U-T accounts said these schools did have qualified candidates. He further suggested that next year we adopt a better way of tracking schools who do not nominate students. Jeff told of the calls, post-cards and other reminders that were given to area high schools without response via nominations. He told of calling Fallbrook High, the CIF football champs in 2000, as they did not have one candidate’s name submitted for consideration. Bill Christopher, who served on the selection committee, seconded Jeff comments about no response from coaches. Both Bill and Jeff pointed out the schools know who we are and respect our organization. For some reason, many coaches did not respond.
      
      
   2. Press kits with a photo and story on each winner will be sent to the area news media on March 6. A press conference will be held on March 7, to announce the winner of the Most Inspirational Player award.
      
      
   3. Board assignments for the banquet were as follows:
      • Registration - Carole Eigner, Allen C. Brown and Bill Christopher
      • Welcome committee - Mitch Burton
      • Signage - George Bralla
      • Trophies - Chet DeVore
      • Raffle - Brian Sexton
      • A.V. equipment - Don Whitt (Cubic).
      
      
4. Head football coaches Ted Tollner of SDSU and Kevin McGarry of USD discussed their recruiting efforts thus far. Coach Tollner said his Aztec Team for 2001 looks like a good one. Coach McGarry said he wants to wait to evaluate his team because his recruiting cycle is not over yet.
   
   
5. Play It Smart Program - Program chair Steve Haynes said program is going well. Jerry Ringer reported National has sent chapter video and brochures on the program.
   
   
   1. Will do publicity on the project when high school football season begins in August, 2001.
      
      
6. 9th Grade Football fund-raiser - Jerry and John Shacklett reported that program is moving forward. Working with Chargers PR Bill Johnston for spokesman.
   
   
7. Golf Tournament set for August 13 at Singing Hills. Committee chair Bob Babich was absent. Committee member Spike Harvey reported that Bob continues to work with major sponsor who is in the health care business.
   
   
8. Membership - Jerry Ringer reported money was sent for 189 new or renewed members to National this month. Asked that the membership dues be retroactive to Dec. 29, 2000, so
   chapter qualifies for Valley Foundation Scholarship. Communicated in writing with National president Bob Casciola, who responded saying organization is doing fine; no changes to the present organizational structure required.
   
   Bob also reported presidents meetings are every four years, not alternating periods as in the past.
   
   
9. April National board of directors meeting - Walter Zable said he is planning to attend.
   
   
10. NFL/NFF Coaches Clinic - John Shacklett reported he asked Bruce Ward, president of the High Schools Sports Association, if he could help put these clinics on in July.
    
    
11. New Business - There was none.

Meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.