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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 09/10/1990r r - { 1 l r';. To 90) gC Oji � ! ;°i 1�: 13 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 50 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 MANSFIELD RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES September 10, 1990 MEMBERS'`PRESENT: Chairman, Ron Reeves; Commissioners, Richard Nelson, Jim Kenney, Wayne Currie and Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director MEMBERS ABSENT: Joe Sarro This meeting was held at the Meeting Room at the Library. AGENDA: L:330 P.M. - BILL FASULO _o MMER CAMP Commission asked Bill for his opinions on the financial, quality, and parameter aspects of the Summer Camp program and what would he like to see different for next year's program. Bill responds that there is a need for the camp and .It was well received by the campers. The experienced counselors did make a difference. Many children hope to return .next year. He expresses his concerns about the lack of swimming facilities. Lorilee commented that the parents do want their children to learn to swim. Transporta- tion is a problem, but there is a definite need for it. would like 'to see if Foxboro could give us a better price for using their facilities. Bill states that the biggest drawback to the program was that there are. no swimming facilities and he would like to see a little more structure so that the children will want to get more involved. He would also like to see more equip- ment for the games. Commission asks Bill how he thinks we can broaden the program for better appeal next year. Bill states that the program should be geared a little more towards the five and six year olds. The current program attendance is primarily 7-8 year olds and next 11-12 year olds. Lorilee states that the children should be greeted when they walk into the gate and that this is extremely important. {, Suggestions were made about an open house or field day before next year's camp opens, advertising well in advance, and a out... off registration date so that we can hire counselors. Bill would like to see a different style t -shirt for next year. The Commission thanks Bill for his time and efforts and for the great job he did as Camp Director, Recreation Commission Meeting September 10, 1990 Page 2 7:00 P.M. - CATHY C.ONNOUGHT-ON & JEAN WOLBRINK - F.A.C.T. Cathy delivers a check to Lorilee, from donations received, in the amount of $685.00. This check will be deposited into the Summ r Camp Gift Account. Before Easter F.A.C.T. would like to sponsor another car wash/bake sale fund raiser. Commission explains to Cathy and Jean that the Commission has to look at the financial aspects of the Summer Camp Program. They would like to see a committee formed comprised of one Commission member, Lorilee, Steve Jackson who has been involved in this program for the past five years, and one or two of the camper's parents to establish: F 1. What type of program should be run for next year. 2. Fee Structure (Full and Part Time). 3. What are our goals. 4. How can we appeal to a broader variety of people, i.e non -working parents vs, working parents; high, middle and low income families, etc. 5. What about enrollment through the volunteers? 6. How can the program be run more smoothly? 7. Mini Programs. Would like to have their findings presented to the Commission in October. The Commission also feels that the majority of the money should come from the program users and should not have to depend on F.A.C.T. for donations to keep the program running. Cathy states that she knows a lot of mothers who are willing to help. She ex- presses her concerns about how a cut-off date is needed, and that the parents really liked the flexibility of the camp. Cathy states that she was very happy with everything. The children liked Bill Fasulo, and the counselors were very good. The ramp was well run, organized and well supervised. She would like to see more swimming trips. Cathy makes a sug- gestion that if we guarantee Foxboro eight or nine swimming trips a summer, maybe they can give us a discount for the summer. (Foxboro charges $4.00/per person; Wrentham charges $1.00/per person). Recreation Commission Meeting September 10, 1990 Page 3 Lorilee expresses her concerns about the trips being so expen- sive. Ron asks if the donation monies are allocated exclusively for trip activity. Cathy answer that Lorilee decides how to spend the money, whether it be for the trips or for payroll, etc. �orilee adds that Cathy can request, at any time, where she would �ike the money allocated. Lorilee then explains where the money from Summer Camp was allocated this year. Cathy would like to see a year end cook out next year. She would also like to see the summer school program combined with the sum- mer camp program. Commission thank: Cathy and Jean; their creativity was phenomenal and appreciates everything she has done. 7:40 P.M. - PAT BURNS & MIKE MULCAHEY - CYO & Recreation Dept. Basketball Merger Pat and Mike introduces themselves. The Program is based on the YBA Program. Every child has an opportunity to play. There are All-Star teams, and are competitive games. They are limited in time. Grades 5 and 6 play together and grades 7 and 8 play together. There are 2 coaches per team. Would like to take the pressure off of having to win. This will be very instructional. Skills are important. Combining with the Recreation Department will attract more players and will give them more gym time. Grades 1 - 4 will be working in the skill program. Mike and Pat's philosophies are very similar. They will be pulling their resources together. Would like grades 7 and 8 to play on Friday nights and grades 5 - 6 on Saturdays. Will outline their guidelines and philosophies for the instructors. One drawback is there may be too many children wanting to play. Forty children is a comfortable number. There was no instruction last year. This year they have 1 1/2 hours of gym time. It will be Town Wide - not limited to St. Mary's. Would like to put in a request to the custodian to bring up the center court baskets at Mansfield High School. There will be no problem getting scorers, etc. Recreation Commission Meeting September 10, 1990 Page 4 Would like to see the Recreation Department buy the equipment. Majority of players are the 5 - 6 grades. Mike expresses his concerns that there be NO RESTRICTIONS - If a child plays basket- ball at school he CAN play CYO/Recreation Basketball if he would like to. Lorilee will talk to Margaret Conaty regarding this matter. Would like to see school coaches come in and observe, Also, would like to give players complementary tickets to a Stonehill College game. These teams will stay mixed teams. Three pass Rule by game. Registration will begin in November. Would like to organize the teams December 7 and 14 (with December 21 being optional). Grades 5 - 8 will have their practices at the Middle School. Lorilee will look into the availability of gym space at the Qualters Middle School for December. MOTION: (By Jim Kenney) to approve the combined CYO/Recreation Program for Fiscal Year 91. Dick Nelson: Seconds. ALL IN FAVOR. November 6 & 8 - sign ups. Fee: $20.00 Maximum: $40.00/Family. Pat would like his fee be waivered and would like to see the money go back into the program. Pat suggests paying the children to work the scoreboard. Lorilee suggests gift certificates be- cause of their age. Thank you Pat & Mike. MINUTES MOTION: (Ron) To accept the minutes as written. (Dick,) Seconds the Motion. ALL IN FAVOR. SUMMER CAMP Went over financial outcome of the camp. This year there was a $4,000 deficit, excluding F.A.C.T. donations. There should be more planning to bring the cost of the trips down. The cost of some of the trips excluded some children from going because of financial reasons. Lorilee would like to see two big trips rather than a lot of little trips (which gets expensive). Com- mission wants to see this program become self -supportive. Also, would like to see this program added to Cultural & Recreational Support Line Item (Concerts on the Common, Arts in the Park, Tommy Mason Summer Camp). Lorilee does not recommend its own line item. Suggestion made to call in someone from the Finance Committee. Recreation Commission Meeting September 10, 1990 Page 5 Summer Camp (Con t) MOTION: (Jim Renney) Submit a $5,000 line item for Cultural and Recreational Support specifically for Summer Camp. (Dick Nelson) Seconds. ALL IN FAVOR. MIDGET FOOTBALL Midget Football left a mess - the office door was left wide opened. They did not put the equipment away neatly, the speakers are not working (they worked before). Ron suggests documenting the problems, evaluate their continuance next Fall, writing them a letter now to give them a chance -to respond. Lorilee was upset because their actions costs her department money. GOALS & OBJECTIVES Discussed goals & objectives. Secretary will gather their writ- ten thoughts and combine this information for discussion at the next meeting on September 24, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall in Room 1 to discuss further. FIDS CLUB The Rids Club will set fee for the baby sitting service at the Crafts Show on November 3. Recreation will not get involved with the sitting service. Recreation Commission Meeting September 10, 1990 Page 6 FALL PROGRAMS Discussed upcoming Fall Programs - Advertising in the Mansfield News. Rids Workshop - Nancy Antonucci is working one class. Mary Sellner will work two classes. Disney On Ice - September 29. Sold out. There is a waiting list. Adult Basket-& Volleyball - Begins next week NEXT MEETING: September 24, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall in Room 1. MOTION: (Dick Nelson) To Adjourn. (Wayne Currie) Seconds. ALL IN FAVOR. Respectfully Submitted By: Diane E. Troy Commission Secretary --- -----------��---------- Richard Nelson, Commission Clerk Date