North Harford Recreation Council

Meeting Minutes - 9/21/05

In Attendance:  Rob Bailey, Don Hoopes, Dianna Skrocki, Bob Asterita, Fran Haslup, Joyce Goslee, Mike Haslup, Julie Schott , Kay Lambert, Tim Rickey, Debbie Hess, Aneita Wiegand, Vince DiFatta, Karen Sturtevant and Linda Heaps.

President’s Report: Don Hoopes

*  IRS Report - the IRS wants a letter from all Rec. Councils stating that we treat all paid

    coaches and others as contractors.  This came about from the audit on the Joppatowne

    Rec.

*  We will be getting a $2500 small grant for use on various projects

*  There has been a request put in by the Whiteford, Pylesville, Street and Cardiff

    Community Council for a Recreation Complex in our area.  It seems that the funds are

     available, but the Community Council is waiting to hear if the county will provide

     these funds.  Don will get in contact with Arden McClune to offer our support and

     input and recommend that a representative from our Rec. Council be present during

     this process.

*  Don will look into a capital project that we would need and submit for approval. 

Treasurers Report: Russell Yurek 

*   Bob Asterita will be taking any requests for checks this week and pass them on to

     Russ. 

*  Please look into any checks that have not been cashed and are over 1 year old.

Vice Presidents Report: Bob Asterita

*  Bob introduced himself and offered his help and services to anyone who needs them.

*  Bob will contact his soccer website administrator to talk about getting a website started 

    for the Rec. Council.

Old Business

*   The minutes from the July meeting were accepted

*   The pathway at the NHES pavilion has been completed and the playground area has 

      been mulched.  They will be working on a multi-purpose court for this coming year.

Program Reports

Dance (Joyce Goslee & Debbie Hess) - Registration was Sept. 12^th.  Registration was down this year.  Currently there are 65 signed up.

Soccer (Bob Astarita) -  .  There is approx. 200 enrolled this year compared to last year’s 143.  The program is doing great financially.  They netted $5000 from the Bull Roast at Jarrettsville Gardens to benefit Travel. They are still in the process of collecting money for Joe Corbis and pictures. 

Scuba (Mike Haslup) - Currently have 11 students halfway through their academics.  They’ve received approx. 25 calls expressing interest in the Friday night program, but right now they are just waiting for pool time.

Girls Lacrosse (Kay Lambert) -  Currently planning a possible early registration and equipment sale in November. 

Girls Basketball ( Linda Heaps) - Registration is in October.  Delta may bring a group of girls down to play. 

Karate (Don Hoopes) - 12 new students signed up and the returning students are slowly coming.  Should have a total of 20-25.

Swim Team (Vince DiFatta) - Registration began Sept. 13^th.  Currently have approx. 100 enrolled and will probably be getting more.

Swimming -Afternoon Fitness (Karen Sturtevant) - November 11^th is the last day of swim, so they are uncertain with the pool being down what will happen.

Cardio Kick Boxing (Aneita Wiegand)- 8-10 currently registered and hoping for more.

Boys Basketball (Aneita Wiegand)- registration will run same time as girl’s registration.  Suggestion was made to advertise on the school marquis.

Rob Bailey (Harford County Rec. Councils) -

* At this time the projected date for the pool reopening is October 3^rd.

New Business

* Fran Haslup (NHES Principal) asked for our help in their playground renovations.    The Hurricanes offered a donation of $100 for purchasing a climbing apparatus for the 2^nd phase for the younger children.  A motion was passed for the Rec. Council general fund to supply the balance of $260 for this item.

* Reminder: please do not drive vehicles on the fields at Highland.  Also please do not park in the designated Post Office employee parking spots.

* Next meeting will be Wednesday, October 19^th at 7:15pm.