Potomac Valley Association Executive Board Meeting

Sunday, November 23, 2003

PG Sports Complex, Landover, Maryland

 

 

Attendees:  George Harris (President); Larry N. Long (Vice President); Felix Rogers (Vice President); Jan Price (Vice President); Martill Seymour (Secretary); Bill Price (Official Chair); Tim Baker (Men’s T&F); Herb Nicholls (Membership); Thomas A. Jones (Master Chair); Henry McCallum, Jr. (Youth Chair)

 

                The PVA Executive Board meeting was called to order at 4:15 pm by President, George Harris.  Mr. Harris indicated that Barbara Smith, Treasurer was out of town, but provided the Financial Report.

 

                Mr. Harris opened the meeting by noting that if there was anyone present who felt that they cannot work in a confidence, then to let him know.  It was noted that all items are not sensitive and do not have to be kept in confidence.  Tim Baker, Men’s Track and Field, raise the question regarding items that are not considered sensitive.  Clarification was made that all deliberations of the Executive Board, technically, should be placed on the web.  It was noted that the Executive Board Committee can “go in confidence” by a vote.

 

ITEM ADDRESSED

                George Harris addressed the Executive Board on two items.

 

1)       Get prepared for the upcoming convention in Greensboro.

2)       Approval of expenditures for convention

 

It was noted that registration and Hotel accommodations would be covered for the convention

 

It was also noted that $500 is allocated for the President to cover expenses while at the convention.

 

Motion was entered in favor of approval of financial arrangements for the convention in Greensboro.  It was also noted that any reimbursement are to be filled out and sent to Barbara Smith for reimbursement.

 

Also noted that the secretary be point of contact to determine who and how many will be attending the convention.

 

Tim Baker made motion that Ex Board attends convention – it was also noted that 2 athletes and 2 coaches should attend.  The convention is scheduled for 12/3 through 12/7.

 

George Harris indicated that while at the convention, there would be a committee meeting on Thursday to indicate where the committee will caucus.

 

It was also noted that PVA had 14 voting slots.

 

ITEM ADDRESSED:

 

¨       Expenditures for upcoming indoor meet

o        There are two items for expenditures

§         Youth Championship in March

§         Historical Black Colleges meet

 

It was note that PVA had two (2) dates that were let go because they did not have the connections with clubs, schools and dates.

 

Tim Baker suggested a national meet.

 

ITEM ADDRESSED:

 

Next Item on floor was grievance.

 

Time Baker explained the grievance motion that was on the floor:  (Motion is attached)

 

 

ITEM ADDRESSED:

 

Next Item on Agenda:  2004 Morgan State Meet

 

o        Morgan State has provided PVA with generic contract

o        Contract with nationals

o        Morgan State contract is approximately $47,000 for 6 days)

o        Equipment/personnel/security and practice field included in contract

o        Access outside stadium at adjacent parking lot for vendors

o        10 vendor spaces allocated for national sponsors

o        Budgeting $60,00 for 2004 Event

o        Estimated 6000 entries max for 3 day program

o        Need 200 officials to rotate schedule

o        Minimum 10 hours/12 hour day

o        Morgan State will provide housing and hospitality for out of towners

o        City of Baltimore is responsible for all housing and hospitality

o        Friday afternoon designated for opening ceremony

 

ITEM ADDRESSED:

 

Last Item on Agenda

o        City of Baltimore looking to get next Jr. Olympic

o        Officials need to be taken care of

o        PVA will take care of official meals

 

Bill Price handed out application for officials at next meeting

 

Jan Price indicated that she is point of contact for vendors

 

Coach Henry McCallum indicated that DC Redwings and Francis would coordinate program for 2004 event

 

Meeting adjourned at 5:39pm