Dunbarton Recreation Commission
Minutes of June 17, 2004
Minutes are subject to final
approval at the next meeting.
Meeting
was called to order at 7:30pm.
Present:
Jeff Nelson, Annie Carney, Terri Francoeur, Karen Lessard and Jean Leo
Public
Comment for tonight was moved further down on agenda to accommodate any
community members who may come later.
Old
Home Day: Jean L. talked with Nancy Lang
regarding a band to play before the fireworks on July 18th. We have contacted Eric Jackson and have not
yet heard back. Jeff N. said the Police
Association is taking a 2hr shift with the concessions – Rec is welcomed to
join them and split the proceeds.
Storage
Shed: Storage shed is up and ready for
use. Rec members will clean out library
basement and move all Rec supplies to new shed on Thurs. June 24 at 6:30.
Women’s
Softball: Women’s pick-up softball will
be on Tues. or Wed. evenings at 6:00.
Will coordinate with ASA.
Annie
C. made a motion to accept the May minutes.
Seconded by Karen L. Motion passed.
Foxwoods: Jean L. handed out draft of flyer for
Foxwoods trip. Will confirm all info
with Kim Vaillancourt.
Senior
Fair: Jeff N. mentioned that the Police
Association would be holding Senior Fair on August 2nd or 9th. Rec is welcome to have a table. Jeff will confirm date.
Sports
Registration Forms: Jeff N. reported a
price of $100/ first 100 and $80/100 thereafter for the sports registration
forms to be printed in a 3 part non-carbon form.
Website
feedback: Jeff N. checked website referred to Rec regarding
Mission Statements.
The
Rec’s Mission Statement in the Policies/Procedures draft covers the items
mentioned in the website.
Public
Comment: Draft of Recreation’s Policies
and Procedures was handed out.
Linda
and Bill Morse commented on the Mission Statement. They had submitted the website for
information. They stated that some kids
not coming to games/ practices is a problem.
Rec feels that we need to reach out to all kids. The Morses commented
that the basketball league is a hostile environment. Jeff Nelson stated that he has been involved
in sports for over 20 years and this year was the worst experience ever. At the 7/8 boys level the attitude from coaches,
players and parents was poor. It was the
first time he has had a parent yelling at him.
No other refs wanted to ref those games.
He could hear parents saying stuff.
There were no problems at the other levels of the program. Jean L. commented that she heard negative
comments from another town regarding the attitudes of the players of one of the
7/8 boys teams. Terri F. said that she
received numerous calls with very positive feedback for the program. Jeff N. said there was a lot of bad blood from
the start of the season and the bottom line is are the kids getting what we
want them to have. At the rec level
coaches need to motivate players. Linda
Morse asked about accountability for Rec members. Annie C. stated we are sworn in and held to
the Code of Ethics for the town. AnnieC.
asked the Morses if there was anything else in the letter they sent to Rec that
they wanted to talk about. They both
said they had their answers and were ok with it.
Softball
Update: Softball equipment and uniforms
have been inventoried. Will need some
new pants and some new jerseys next year.
Little League will require face guards for batters next season. Possible car wash fundraiser suggested.
Policies
and Procedures draft: Combine first 2
sentences of Mission Statement and put town address on registration form.
Jeff
N. made a motion to accept the Dunbarton Recreation Sports Programs Policies
and Procedures as the final draft.
Seconded by Terri F. Motion
passed unanimously. Rec will present the
final draft to Selectmen for their feedback and support and then schedule a
public hearing in the interest of reaching out and including everyone. Terri Francoeur will inquire if we can meet
with the Selectmen next Thurs.
Meeting
adjourned at 8:55. The July meeting is TBD and may follow the public hearing.
Respectfully
submitted for the Committee,
Jean
Leo