Posted:  2/03/08

Notes from the Last Reactivation Committee Meeting 1/31/08 at the Puss'n Boots

Attendance:  Mark Marseglia, George Mette, Dave Kasprzyk, Sal Raniello, Joe Grohovsky, John Miller, Justin Zadnick, Chris Castner, Ian Conklin, Jack Benedetti II, John Vella, John Austerberry, Luther Thomas, Derek Tully.                            
On 1/31/08 at 6:30 pm. the Meeting began with the reading of the previous meeting minutes held at Puss-N-Boots, 
Meeting started with opening words from Chris Castner. Elections of officers will be held at the end of the Fall 2008 season.
 
Chris: minutes of last two meetings- Murph: Not ready. (I e-mailed the first meetings minutes to Chris and did not compose minutes for the second meeting formally). I have some notes which I will try to gather.
 
Chris: The Standing Committee's will end after this week as it seems we are a go for acceptance into the EPRU.
 
Recruitment - Dave K.- We have 39 names on our roster. The list is not here at this time. Going to look into colleges more with print ads and move on from there. Word of mouth time is over, need to go outside of our circle. We need to know when training starts and where. Everyone check the website www.hiborugby.com
Frank C.- we should do something in the Bucks County Courier Times Community Section. Luther has a contact there.
 
Fields - Sal R. - The Eagles Club approves of us using their field. We need 10 - 15 members ASAP. Cost: $40.00 first year membership and $30.00 per year after that. To make a good showing we should have a large group sign-up together.  No lights at Eagles field: Sal is looking for lights (used if possible). There are poles there. Recruit our electrician friends.  Falls Twnp. Park: can use until 3/8/08. Then we must compete with many youth programs. Possible Manor gym Thurs. 8:15 - 9:30 sshh!  Eagles field needs TLC, a way to give back to them. Looking for a game field in PHS area.
 
Business Plan - Joe G. - We are finished with all stuff needed for the 2/13/08 EPRU Executive Meeting. If we are not accepted, we will all CIPP at large and play our schedule. Chris distributed the By-Laws and we can vote on issues with 4 people.  Motion - All in favor to accept the By-Laws. Approved unanimously. Action - This dissolves the Business Plan Committee.
 
Financial - Justin Z. - GET YOUR DUES PAID. You can pay on-line, by check, cash.
Last meeting we were given three financial situations, club expenses) two types: one-time and ongoing.
 Fundraising : we'll work with anyone. Remember - we must use those sponsors. Any ideas get to Justin ASAP. Examples: Mill Creek Inn gave a nice donation to the Sharks last year and were rewarded with the Sharks eating and drinking there. Reward sponsors with a plaque, etc. Luther will work Da'Bar for $$.
We are incorporated as a sports organization.
 
Match Secretary - John V. - Schedule is out. All away matches with a May 3 home game, To give fields a chance to get ready. The schedule is posted on the website.
 
HRFC Men's Board:
President - Chris Castner, Vice President - John Miller, Secretary - Mark Marseglia, Treasurer - Justin Zadnick, Recruitment - Dave Kasprzyk, Fields - Sal Raniello, Match Secretary - John Vella, Social - Ian Conklin, Head Coach - Joe Grohovsky, Club Historian - Lino Giampaolo, Manager - Derek Tully, U-19 member - still open.
 
Old Business - Nothing to report.
 
New Business - John Miller and Luther Thomas requested a poster that Murph has.
                        Luther- Da'Bar next meeting.
                        Justin - old boys list needed.
 
Chris thanked everyone for their help in getting The Hibernian RFC back and running. 90% of the names on the roster played Hibernian High School Rugby.
 
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Marseglia, Secretary