North Harford Recreation Council

Meeting Minutes - 2/15/06

In Attendance:  Don Hoopes, Russ Yurek, Dianna Skrocki, Bob Astarita, Rob Bailey, Linda Heaps, Vince DiFatta, Tom Hebert, Kay Rickey, Joyce Goslee, Aneita Wiegand, Mike Haslup, Julie Schott, Debbie Hess and Mark Haley.

President’s Report: Don Hoopes

*  The NH Rec website is up and running.  Call Bob Astarita if you need to get a page for

     your program.

Treasurers Report: Russell Yurek 

*  Current net worth of  $84,347

*  All programs seem to be in good shape

Vice Presidents Report: Bob Astarita

*  No Vice President’s Report at this time.

Old Business

*   The minutes from the January meeting were accepted

Program Reports

Soccer (Bob Astarita) -  Some travel teams are currently playing.  Baltimore Co. is no longer letting any travel teams come in unless they have their own insurance.  The Rec. presidents are currently looking into this.

Girls Lacrosse (Kay Rickey) -  68 are currently registered.  The first coaches meeting will include sports injury training and warm up drills presented by Mike Edge and Gary Lynch.  There is at least one full team for every age except for the 11/12 and the 13/14 are a few short.  Joppatowne and Churchville are new to the program this year.

Karate (Don Hoopes) - program is doing very well.

Girls Basketball (Linda Heaps) - almost tournament time.  Some players are looking for programs that continue through spring.  Rob Bailey suggested checking with the Emmorton program, they may offer something between now and summer camps.

Dance (Joyce Goslee & Debbie Hess) - the recital will be held at Kennard Dale.  It is currently scheduled for June 25^th, with rehearsal being held on the 23^rd.  If there are no snow days for Kennard Dale this year, there is a possibility that the recital could be moved up to June 10^th, with rehearsal being held on the 9^th.

Scuba (Mike Haslup & Julie Schott) - working with a large group of boy scouts and 5 new students will be starting.

Adult Basketball (Tom Hebert)- doing well.  20-25 are registered with 16-18 showing each session.  Hoping to move up their start time when youth basketball is finished.

Cardio Kickboxing (Aneita Wiegand) - 9 registered and doing fine.

Boy’s Basketball (Aneita Wiegand) - currently in tournaments with the rec. season coming to a close.  The 9/10 team had a super season.

Ski Club (Mark Haley) - 63 members currently registered.  No problems except for the weather not cooperating. 

Swim Team (Vince DiFatta) - doing well.  More than ½ have already met their goals for the year.  Registration is a little down.

Rob Bailey (Parks & Rec) - The wrestling tournament went very well.  Their awards program will be held on Feb. 27^th at the High School.  Baseball, Softball and Lacrosse will have their opening day parade and ceremonies on April 29^th.   A 4-cycle lifeguard training class is now being offered.

New Business

*  Our current insurer is no longer a supplier of the type of insurance our program needs.  Russ is currently working with Ken Jones Insurance Co. to secure a new insurer. 

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15^TH.