Richfield Girls Basketball Executive Board Meeting
DaVanni’s Restaurant (66th Street & Penn Ave.)
June 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
DRAFT Minutes
Attendance:
Barb Olson
Mike Roll
Sharaunta Lair-Walters
Scott Staden
Jen Dennis
Jomo Dennis
Jennifer Lewis
Kendra Goelz
Dwayne Starr
1. Reviewed meeting discussion items from 5/23/2010 meeting. During that meeting the Board
Member positions were approved as follows:
President – Barb Olson
Vice President – Mike Roll
Secretary – Jennifer Lewis
Treasurer – Sharaunta Laird-Walters
Traveling Director – Jomo Dennis
In-House Director – Kendra Goelz
Tournament Director – Jen Dennis
2. Coordination with High School Varsity Program: Discussion with High School Varsity Program was
held and Scott Staden explained his involvement with youth sports. Scott expressed his support
for girls’ sports programs and his interest in building a program that will keep girls in Richfield
rather than lose them to programs outside Richfield. It was agreed by the Board that the success
of the girls’ basketball program will require coordination within Richfield and growth of the
players from the in-house program to the varsity level. Some of the challenges that were
discussed included cost, development opportunities (skills building, gym time, mentoring), and
building an interest.
Discussion was held about the basketball camp scheduled for June 21. Many of the Board
Members were unaware of the scheduled event. Flyers will be sent home from the elementary
schools and middle school.
3. Finances and Non-Profit: The balance of the team account is $726.79, and a check was provided to
the Treasurer by Dwayne Starr. Discussion was held on becoming a Non-Profit organization. Some
research is required and the Secretary was assigned to research necessary steps. Progress on this
research will be provided to the group at the next meeting. A new account will be opened by the
Treasurer at Richfield Bloomington Credit Union.
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Discussion related to fundraising was brief, but the Board Members agreed that dedicated
discussion should entail fundraising brainstorming, establish a fundraising committee, and
fundraising will not wait for the non-profit certification. This discussion will be agendized for the
next Board meeting.
4. Mission Statement: The Mission Statement was unanimously approved with the omission of
“volunteer.”
5. Securing Dates and Times for Practices: Discussion was held on the process to obtain permits and
which days of the weeks and times should be requested. The President will apply for the permits
and report back to the Board Members at the next meeting.
6. Comments/Discussion on Draft Bylaws: The Bylaws were unanimously approved with the addition
of “Traveling Director” in Article V, Section 2.
7. Managing the Website: Discussion was held regarding quality and cost of the website. Details
were provided by Dwayne Starr since he was managing the website content previously. The Board
Members agreed that the content should include updated calendar items for practices, games,
Board meetings, coordinated events with varsity program and fundraising, and other basketballrelated noteworthy items decided by the Board. The contact name and phone number for the
team will be the President. The Board meeting agendas and minutes will also be posted on the
website. Dwayne committed to provide the president the current website passwords and other
security information. Options for reducing the cost of the website were also discussed. Scott
Staden asked for the link so that he could post a link between the varsity website and RGBB’s site
would be established. The Board agreed to provide the link information.
8. Information for Team Stakeholders: the data kept on team rosters and contact information was
provided to the Board on a flash drive.
9. Proposed Letter to Parents: A draft letter to parents will be presented at the next Board meeting.
The letter will introduce the new Board Members and promote the team.
10. Photo of Board Members: There was no photo taken of the Board Members.
11. The next meeting was scheduled for Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at DaVanni’s.
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