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2005 AGM MinutesMINUTES ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING February 27, 2005 Nashville, Tennessee
TN Soccer VP-Competitive Ken Underwood called the meeting to order at 10:15 am. Mr. Underwood made a few opening remarks and told the Membership that President Dr. Roth was in the hospital and unable to attend the meeting. He also stated that the credentials report would be given once it had been tabulated. He announced that Harmon Hodge had been re-elected as the Middle District Director, Cleveland Grimes was re-elected as the Southeastern District Director and Jim Lawson was re-elected as the Eastern District Director. MinutesUnderwood asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the previous AGM meeting. Hearing none, a motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as written. Approved. Presidents AddressUnderwood proceeded to say a few things on what Dr. Roth has accomplished the last ten years as President of Tennessee Soccer. He told the membership that Dr. Roths President Address could be read in the Book of Reports. Book of ReportsUnderwood stated that some BOD members did complete reports and some did not, which is usually how it works out every year. He asked if there were any questions about the reports. No questions were asked by the membership. Credentials ReportLinda Love presented the Credentials Report. Fifty-one (51) associations were represented with a total voting strength of 234 votes. One hundred eighteen (118) votes would be needed to pass issues requiring a majority vote and 156 votes would be needed to pass issues requiring a 2/3rds majority vote. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None Underwood did state that he wanted to address an issue that was brought up last year during the AGM (Outside Soccer Activities). Underwood asked the BOD members to tell the Membership what activities they are involved in. Each member told the membership what their outside soccer activities are.
FY05-06 Budget: Underwood stated to the Membership that this year Tennessee Soccer provided a line item budget as to a follow-up of what Dr. Roth told the membership during last years AGM. He told the membership that Tennessee Soccer would provide a detailed line item budget instead of the usual summary as in years past. This gives the membership a more in death look at the budget. Linda Love presented the budget to the membership. A motion was made to accept the budget. The motion was seconded. Motion Passed Election of Officers:
Having met the criteria each candidate was given an opportunity to speak and they were also given an opportunity to have any individuals speak on their behalf. Snyder spoke, but did not have anybody speak on his behalf. Underwood spoke and had BOD member Greg Hopkins and two other individuals speak on his behalf. After the candidates had an opportunity to present their platform the ballots were collected for the two nominated individuals for the position of VP-Competitive. Both candidates were asked to leave the room. Two BOD members and the TS Executive Director Manny Sanchez counted the ballots. Upon returning to the room Mr. Underwood addressed the membership prior to the outcome of the vote was read. He stated to the membership that he wanted them to know that what Greg Hopkins talked about during his talk on his behalf, had nothing to do with John Snyder. Grimes also talked about the BOD as a Board that always has the best interest of the membership. He also stated that John Snyder was the diffusing individual during the situation that happened during the last BOD meeting. Then Grimes proceeded to announce that Ken Underwood received the most votes and was re-elected as VP-Competitive.
A motion was made to destroy the ballots. The motion was seconded. Motion Passed
For the Good of the Game:
Meeting Adjourn at 11:45 p. m. Respectfully Submitted, Manny Sanchez Executive Director |
