EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES-2016

MSCA Executive Board Meeting
June 30, 2016
Lakeshore Grill-Ridgedale Macy’s

In attendance:  Jason Olson, Ceil McDonald, Mike Worcester, Zach Prax, Scott Sieling

1. Honorarium Policy
   
   1. Board members agreed to give a memorial of $100 when MSCA members pass away.
      
   2. We will also give a $100 memorial when a member’s spouse or children pass away.
      
   3. The Board will consider memorials for others as well on a case-by-case basis.
      
2. Food at State--Board members agreed to continue to contribute $700 for food in the MSCA coaches’ lounge.
   
3. Food at CTAM
   
   1. MSCA Reception and Recognition--We will continue to provide food for the MSCA Reception and Recognition meeting.
      
   2. Snacks--We will continue to contribute to CTAM for additional snacks at the CTAM convention. ($100)
      
4. Additional recognition at CTAM for Coach of the Year
   
   1. MSCA will request a spot on the CTAM business meeting agenda to announce coach of the year winners.
      
5. Role of Committees
   
   1. Powers--Advisory committee is the voice between the membership and the MSHSL.
      
   2. Membership--Advisory committee is elected. Category committee is made up of volunteers.  We should solicit more volunteers at future meetings.
      
6. Letter to Administrators
   
   1. Encouraging coach to attend CTAM
      
   2. Target new coaches
      
   3. Letter to congratulate coaches for years’ of service after CTAM
      
7. Publicize the MSCA with General Public
   
   1. Ask Meg K. about creating a logo for MSCA
      
8. Publicize the MSCA with the Speech Community
   
   1. At State--a banner?  A welcome table?
      
   2. Through the Year
      
9. Streaming MSCA General Meeting?  No, we want people to attend and know that they will miss out if they don’t attend.
   
10. Overall Budget for Year - Planning Ahead
    
11. CTAM Special Grants
    
    1. Give a care package to new coaches at CTAM?
       
    2. Give a reduced rate for CTAM registration to new coaches?  $20 to MSCA membership and $30 to registration
       
12. Scholarships for Students
    
    1. AA and A students of the year?
       
    2. Further discussion needed
       
13. All-State Team
    
    1. MSCA awards an all-state team?
       
    2. Four years in speech, placed in at least three tournaments as a junior and senior, competed at sections as a junior and senior?
       
    3. We will form a committee to examine this.