2025 MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES

SLYF, Inc.

MEETING MINUTES

1/16/24

Roll Call

• Present: All board members except as noted below

• Missing: Marc McGarry, Assistant Football Coordinator

• New VP, Erik Barrette  (stepping in as interim VP)

Updates and Discussions

KYSO Update (Presented by Chris Hession):

1. Annual Meeting Highlights:

• Proposal to purchase a steel system for better organization.

• Rails on the stairs to be replaced.

2. Fundraising Success:

• “Cold Turkey” fundraiser raised $4,200, donated back to KYSO for repairs and snack shack pull-down.

3. Rizzo Field Usage:

• Considering discontinuing soccer and Kalax use at Rizzo Field and relocating these activities elsewhere.

4. Recognition Signage:

• High donor and golf tournament raffle winner signs to be installed in the parking lot.

• Veteran Parking Initiative: Adding parking spaces dedicated to veterans, painted blue.

6. Paint Machine:

• Blue paint machine available or soccer said we can use if cleaned and paint is purchased.

Treasurer’s Report (Presented by Brian Cherry):

• Account Balance: $27,820.44

• $775 to Special tees

• Accountant being contacted to review and file taxes for the past two years.

OCYFL Update (Presented by Trevor Ponte):

1. Bylaws Meeting:

• No team realignment for the upcoming season.

• Guardian Caps: Discussion ongoing, with most teams relying on donations to obtain them.

2. X-Men Weight Range:

• Establishing a 10-pound weight range for eligibility.

• Players can participate at their highest recorded weight from Week 1 instead of waiting.

3. Sideline Video Policy:

• Social media use allowed, but concerns raised about coaches watching film during halftime.

4. D7 Division Discussion:

• Exploring the possibility of allowing upperclassmen who don’t play varsity games to participate.

• Considering removing JV games from weekend schedules.

5. Helmet Reconditioning:

• Most programs recondition helmets every other year instead of annually.

Equipment Update (Presented by Seth Malmberg):

            1.     New Equipment Needs:

• 3 large helmets, 6 medium helmets, and 2 small helmets totaling $2,921.10.

High School Liaison Update (collaboration with Killinger):

1. Collaboration Opportunities:

• Working on a playbook for youth teams with high school plays.

• High school facilities possibly available for playoffs or Super Bowl.

• Large sled offered to the high school for $4,000 (awaiting response).

2. Youth Involvement:

• Plans to involve program athletes at youth and  high school level to build program synergy.

            3: Jersey Replacement order

•    Cost TBA 

Facilities Update (Presented by Bob Cyrus):

1. Paint Machine Costs:

• New line machine cost estimated at $2,000–$2,500.

• KYSO’s blue machine to be evaluated for repairs  Ponte family willing to take to their shop to look at engine.

Fundraising Update (Presented by Kayla Redican):

1. Upcoming Events and Ideas:

• Playoff and Super Bowl squares to be posted in next week 

• March meat raffle at the Upland Club (tentative).

• Online Raffle items:Sweatsuit outfit.

• Rustic Marlin logo blocks 

• Selling calendars.

Next Meeting: Feb 3rd Halifax Town Hall, 6-8pm 

Adjournment: 7:30pm