tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69897393798471693862024-02-20T16:09:04.064-08:00Douglas Pop Warner TigersJim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-63243978476743159942014-09-10T11:16:00.001-07:002014-09-10T11:16:35.418-07:006380 Gerre Stagecoach, NV 89429New listing just posted: <a href="http://tour.circlepix.com/home/4GV5L9">http://tour.circlepix.com/home/4GV5L9</a>
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Great opportunity in the heart of Stagecoach. Convenient location near Hwy 50 and located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This three bed, two bath home has an open floor plan with large rooms and sits on just over 1 acre with plenty of space for an RV, horses, etc. There is an open porch on the front with railings. </div>
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<div>Bathrooms: 2.00</div> <div>Square feet: 940</div> <div>MLS #140012498</div> </div>
</div>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-87544538193634707252014-09-05T11:02:00.001-07:002014-09-05T11:02:23.733-07:00012 Eastside Lane Gardnerville, NV 89410New listing just posted: <a href="http://tour.circlepix.com/home/CVRH6J">http://tour.circlepix.com/home/CVRH6J</a>
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Own a piece of "Dream Country". Easy access right on Eastside Lane. Great place to get away from it all. Live off the grid with easy access to thousands of acres of public lands for recreation. </div>
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</div>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-80577910764269482102014-09-05T11:01:00.001-07:002014-09-05T11:01:59.085-07:002620 Squires Street Minden, NV 89423New listing just posted: <a href="http://tour.circlepix.com/home/PZWHC2">http://tour.circlepix.com/home/PZWHC2</a>
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<div>Bathrooms: 0.00</div> <div>MLS #140012284</div> </div>
</div>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-83968255225150352972014-09-04T12:34:00.001-07:002014-09-04T12:34:17.224-07:002227 Bellanca Minden, NV 89423New listing just posted: <a href="http://tour.circlepix.com/home/9AF5KG">http://tour.circlepix.com/home/9AF5KG</a>
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Hanger buildings with office space at Minden-Tahoe Airport. Building A has two hangers, 4,864 and 3,436 sq.ft., 60'8" x 17'8" Bi-fold doors with office, store room and shared bathroom. Building Bis 3,180 and 3,023 sq, ft, with 44'8" x 20' bi-fold doors each. Office bathroom with showers in each unit. Room on property to build a 10,000 sq, ft. building by taking out the 1,600 sq. ft. storage shed. Plenty of space to park planes on apron by hanger door out of taxiway. </div>
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<div>Bathrooms: 0.00</div> <div>MLS #140012231</div> </div>
</div>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-56724144267670114352014-09-02T09:10:00.001-07:002014-09-02T09:10:34.556-07:001094 Rocky Terrace Gardnerville, NV 89460New listing just posted: <a href="http://tour.circlepix.com/home/AKKQNU">http://tour.circlepix.com/home/AKKQNU</a>
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Perfectly maintained and immaculately cared for a wonderful family home in a well-established neighborhood, every aspect of this fine dwelling is a cut above! Beautifully appointed and quality constructed! Elegant great room design with vaulted ceiling adjoins a gourmet kitchen that includes custom cabinetry with granite. Large Formal dining room. </div>
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<div>Bathrooms: 2.00</div> <div>Square feet: 2,730</div> <div>MLS #140012111</div> </div>
</div>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-90296347216331055532014-09-02T09:08:00.001-07:002014-09-02T09:08:37.225-07:00400/410 Hwy 338 Wellington, NV 89444New listing just posted: <a href="http://tour.circlepix.com/home/BFRWVC">http://tour.circlepix.com/home/BFRWVC</a>
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Nice Smith Valley acreage in the south end of the valley. Two parcels of 20 and 30 acres respectively, 50 acres total. Underground water rights included. Buyer to complete their own due diligence on water status. Water is 30.02 AF for 12.5 acres, Cert. No. 5844. </div>
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<div>Bathrooms: 0.00</div> <div>MLS #140012017</div> </div>
</div>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-49824060528790198332014-09-02T09:07:00.001-07:002014-09-02T09:07:57.403-07:00973 Springfield Gardnerville, NV 89460New listing just posted: <a href="http://tour.circlepix.com/home/4UK6MC">http://tour.circlepix.com/home/4UK6MC</a>
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A Pleasant View Is Just The Beginning A truly great home, features include an open floorplan with high ceilings, living room / dining combo, and a wonderful eat in kitchen. The kitchen is loaded with beautiful ceramic tile counter tops, plenty of storage space plus a single oven, dishwasher and breakfast nook. The stunning master bedroom includes a spacious master bath with double sinks and large garden tub in addition to the three additional family bedroom each with ample closet space. </div>
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<div>Bathrooms: 2.00</div> <div>Square feet: 2,274</div> <div>MLS #140011977</div> </div>
</div>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-27131359489975019342008-09-12T06:22:00.000-07:002008-09-12T06:25:27.327-07:00Douglas Pop Warner Parent’s Newsletter<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Douglas Pop Warner Parent’s Newsletter<br />Week of September 8, 2008<br /><br />scores l September 5 & 6<br />Tiny Mite<br />DOUGLAS<br />42<br />Reno Patriots Blue<br />30<br />M Mite black<br />DOUGLAS<br />13<br />Sparks Steelers<br />7<br />M Mite white<br />DOUGLAS<br />6<br />Carson<br />13<br />Jr. PW black<br />DOUGLAS<br />26<br />Reno Cowboys<br />0<br />jr. pW white<br />DOUGLAS<br />28<br />Fallon<br />7<br />Pee Wee<br />DOUGLAS<br />27<br />Sparks Steelers<br />0<br />Jr. Midget<br />DOUGLAS<br />22<br />Reno Ravens<br />6<br />Midget<br />DOUGLAS<br /><br />BYE<br />Remember to be at the field when your coach wants you there. Teams generally weight in an hour before the game, and you will be required to be there before that to get organized.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />TIGERTHON<br /><br />The overall results are looking good and the fans are looking even better in their wonderful Warmup Jackets sporting our new logo. As the nights start to chill we’ll certainly see a lot of these high quality, highly respected, symbols of Tiger Pride and excellent Tiger Tigerthon Performance. Keep it up – we are still collecting. Need a new envelope … we have one for you.<br /><br />PICTURE DAY<br /><br />The location has been changed to ASPEN PARK. Souvenir photos on Saturday, September 13th. DPW provides an individual and team photo. You can buy additional Trading Cards, poster photos, souvenir displays, and many other upgrade items to enhance your wonderful Pop Warner memorabilia. You can also order Buddy Pictures – take a picture of you with a friend, brother, parent, etc. Your Team Manager will be distributing an order envelope this week. Have it ready with a check when your team is up to help things go smoothly. Photos will be at the Pavillion area of ASPEN Park.<br /><br /> 8:00 Jr. Midget 10:00 Pee Wee<br /> 8:30 Jr. Pee Wee White 10:30 Midget<br /> 9:00 Mitey Mite Black 11:00 Tiny Mite<br /> 9:30 Jr. Pee Wee Black 11:30 Mitey Mite White<br /><br />Cheer and football are at the same time<br /><br />Photo schedule is based on who played/plays where and at what time this weekend.<br /><br />GAME SCHEDULE<br /><br />What a fiasco the scheduling was this year! You weren’t the only ones looking for it, but the process just never seemed to end. There are many reasons for the happenstance, and they are repairable so this won’t happen again. The League apologizes and recognizes the need to prevent a repeat of getting a schedule out so late. The refrigerator schedule is being distributed tonight. Thank you for your patience and understanding.<br /><br />TIGER THANKS<br /><br />Many thanks to the wonderful Erin Inman, one of the key people working behind the scenes to make DPW what it is. She has spent many, many hours over several months at the computer keyboard entering, organizing and maintaining our database so we comply with the many administrative requirements mandated by the Region and National. It is a huge, tedious, and thankless job … until now! THANK YOU Erin – you are Pawesome!!!<br /><br />MEMORIES<br /><br />These are your child’s playing/cheering years. Your playing/cheering years are but memories now, and your child is creating his/her own memories. Help, not hinder in creating some wonderfully positive memories of these Pop Warner years. What you might have done in high school is irrelevant to what your ten year old is accomplishing now. Appreciate your child for what he/she is giving you now …the good efforts, the discipline, the commitment, the enthusiasm, the wonderment of experience & understanding of something new … something so important to them that they so much want to know more about – football & cheerleading. After all, isn’t that what its all about. . . learning, teaching, nurturing, sweating, crying, smiling, grunting, growling, growing, pizza, growing? Sounds kind of like life … eh?<br /><br />HELPFUL HINTS<br /><br />Gear Bags – another fiasco. The company has updated their promises – should be here next week ….. no really!<br /><br />Kudos to Coach Matt Tretton, DPW Jr. Midgets, for his recent induction to the Douglas High School Football Hall of Fame. Matt played in Douglas Pop Warner before going on to his fine career at DHS. He was coach of the year in Reno Pop Warner in 2005, and has come home to Douglas this year. Welcome back Matt, and congratulations!<br /><br />Remember to invite your friends and family to games. Those with walking challenges can get a ride to the bleachers from the parking lot in the DPW Mule. Contact somebody at the field, or arrange for it in advance. We want all of our Tiger fans to see our Tigers at play – catch a ride on the Tiger Mule and save your energy for cheering the teams on!<br /><br />Remembering Gene Upshaw<br /><br />Statement From Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. Executive Director Jon Butler Regarding the Memorial Service and Passing of Gene Upshaw, Executive Director of the NFLPA.<br />"Gene will of course be remembered as a great man, a Hall of Famer and a superb union leader, but he was much more than that. His love of the game of football was demonstrated by his unwavering support of Pop Warner Football and extended to Pop Warner fields across the country.<br /><br />He cared about making football America’s sport and knew to grow the sport that it was essential to focus on the game at the youth level. Gene was instrumental in forming the NFL Youth Football Fund to support grassroots football organizations like Pop Warner as part of the 1998 Collective Bargaining Agreement, and that commitment has had a tremendous impact on Pop Warner programs across the country enabling Pop Warner’s expansion to include a presence in almost every NFL City and in six foreign countries. <br /><br />Gene’s legacy extends beyond the pro game and will have a lasting impact on youth football and communities throughout the world. His leadership and support will be sorely missed, but we are proud to have worked with such a dedicated leader and partner. Our sympathies and gratitude go out to his family, friends and the NFLPA."<br /><br />If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, 781-5472; Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, Mike Dillon – 691-3388; Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer-450-8153, or Jim Valentine, President- 781-3704.</span><br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.douglaspopwarner.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">douglaspopwarner.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Thanks for your participation and cooperation!</span>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-58428933043993497192008-08-26T11:00:00.000-07:002008-08-26T11:01:44.917-07:00Tigerbeat - Douglas Pop Warner Parent’s NewsletterWeek of August 25, 2008<br /><br />JAMBOREE<br /><br />Isn’t that a great way to kick off a season?! The Jamboree is a good forum to experience contact, check out the other teams, observe technique and execution, and all the other things you want from a pre-season scrimmage. The hard work and commitment of our athletes and coaches was clearly evident Saturday. To a team our Tigers were PAWESOME! You can all be proud of your efforts – players, coaches and parents. It has taken a lot of effort from all of you to get to this point. Congratulations on your commitment. We now go to the next phase in our season.<br /><br />Many thanks to those of you that volunteered to help on Saturday. This is a volunteer organization and what you experienced on Saturday was the result of many, many volunteer hours. If yours wasn’t one, two, or more of them consider volunteering here at home for the snackbar, Mandatory Play Monitor, etc.<br />WEIGHT<br />Congratulations to those of you who made your weight! We know you worked hard and you are to be commended. We’ve a few players that didn’t make weight Saturday. They will continue to work so they can play in the first game. Encourage them, folks. It is difficult as they aren’t allowed any extreme weight loss measures – just hard work and clean eating.<br /><br />If your child didn’t make the Jamboree he/she will need to get certified at the first game. That means weighing in before the team in shorts only like they did at Jamboree. <br /><br />If you were close on your weight remember that you must make weight at the original weight at the first game. After that it goes up one pound a week.<br /><br />TIGERTHON<br /><br />Our athletes are really stepping up for Tigerthon this year and certainly everyone wins in this one. Turn in days are Tuesdays & Thursdays. It’s nice to get it done before the first game, but we will collect as long as you are active. You can turn in what you have and get a new envelope if you want to keep going for the big prizes. Have you called Aunts & Uncles, older brothers & sisters, Grandma & Grandpa? They are usually good about dropping a check in the mail for you. Keep up the good work everyone! A good Tigerthon contributes to maintaining the Douglas Edge. Thanks for all you are doing. Turn-in data by team, Tigerthon Paw Tracks, will be updated here soon! The many Jersey winners will also receive “Beat Recognition”.<br /><br />VOLUNTEERS<br /><br />This is a volunteer organization, folks, and it is only as good as the volunteers in it. Please don’t stand by and see what happens – get off the sidelines and into the game! We need snackbar volunteers for practice and games, we need a sound monitor for games, people to help line the fields, public relations types for each team, etc.<br /><br />Mandatory Play Monitors are needed for each team. This is a very important position for without one the Head Coach must sit out a game, and a game can be forfeited without appeal. You will be on the sidelines right next to the action. Plan on learning the position and working it for several, if not all of the games. It is a good idea for a team to be consistent with the MPR monitors at each game for many reasons. Can we rely on you? Please? You will be trained at a clinic next week, Wednesday, 9/3, 6:00 at the snackbar area. Contact your Team Manager.<br /><br />SPORTSMANSHIP<br /><br />Some people from other Cities acted funny last weekend. This will continue as long as the hard efforts of our athletes and coaches yield such dramatic results on the field of play. As we proceed with our season remember, win, or lose, we always maintain our Tiger Dignity and the spirit of sportsmanship. Others may act out their frustration, or momentary jubilation, as the case may be, in a less than civilized manner that is actually detrimental to their children. We don’t do that. Regardless of the game results, have fun at pizza, and be proud of who you are and what you represent. Everybody is special regardless of where they live and how they play. Applaud good performance and especially effort regardless of which side of the ball the athlete lines up on – it is a good way to live.<br /><br />PRACTICE<br /><br />After Labor Day the National Pop Warner rules mandate a cut back in practice times. We will practice 3 days a week, 2 hours each plus breaks beginning next week. Your coach will advise you of which days you are practicing.<br /><br />DATES TO REMEMBER<br /><br />Sept. 5 or 6: First Game, Schedule soon<br />Saturday, September 13th: Photo Day – Lampe Park<br /><br />HELPFUL HINTS<br /><br />The new gear bags didn’t ship when we were promised they would ship, August 14th. The company told us they are behind in production, but failed to call and let us know. These bags are actually manufactured for us. We are told they will be expedited to us soon–this week. Hang in there!<br /><br />By now some of you have been exposed to the interesting world of swirling rumors that sometimes appear on our sidelines. Rumors only serve to create doubt, mistrust or anxiety where there should be none. You know by now that we are a transparent organization – there are no secrets in Douglas Pop Warner. If you have a question about something feel free to contact your business manager, coach, or someone listed below. The only stupid question is the question that isn’t asked. <br /><br />Do you have good pictures or video? Send them to <a href="mailto:dpwtigers@hotmail.com">dpwtigers@hotmail.com</a> so we can put them on the website or use them for promotion. Thanks.<br /><br />The Tiger Beat is posted on the website thanks to Coach Brian Loshbaugh. Tell your out-of-town family members that they can read it @ <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.douglaspopwarner.com">www.douglaspopwarner.com</a>.<br /><br />If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, 782-4073; Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, or Mike Dillon – 691-3388, Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer 450-8153, or Jim Valentine, President- 782-8777, ext.255, 781-3704.<br />douglaspopwarner.com<br /><br />Thanks for your participation and cooperation!Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-62035325959401852922008-08-12T13:34:00.000-07:002008-08-12T13:38:42.650-07:00Tigerbeat - Douglas Pop Warner Parent’s Newsletter<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">PRACTICE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Football is a contact sport and it is important that your child come to practice ready to pay attention. It isn’t always the child slacking off that gets hurt. A missed block can result in an excessively hard hit on a running back that would have been avoided by an alert player.<br /><br />If you drop your child(ren) off at practice early understand that they are not supervised by the coach or by Pop Warner administrators until the scheduled time for the practice to start. Children at the field before their scheduled practice are your responsibility! If you have two children in the program that start at different times, make sure they understand that they are not to do uncoached risky activities - stunts, tackling, etc. while they wait for their practiced to start. Our insurance does not cover accidents that are not incurred during a practice session or game. If your child is injured before or after practice it is your responsibility.<br /><br />Practices are 2 hours each, however a 10 or 15 minute break is mandated for each hour practiced. (15 minutes is the hot weather rules requirement) These do not apply towards the practice time so your 2-hour practice will take 2 hours and 10 or 15 minutes depending on the weather.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">WEIGHT</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We have several players that are working on gaining or losing weight to remain in their division of play. We do not condone any extreme measures for weight loss/gain. They can usually lose the necessary weight by working out and eating “clean”. We are all watching their efforts and applaud them for their desire to play. It isn't easy, folks, and encouragement is appreciated. Let them know that you're behind them-it helps. These guys are working hard just so they can play. Results will be known at Jamboree. Be careful, work hard, good luck!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">JAMBOREE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Remember to block your calendar for August 23rd–the date of the annual Sagebrush Empire Jamboree. Besides the opportunity to scrimmage against the other teams in your age/weight bracket, this is when Certified Weights are established. It is imperative that your child attend, and your assistance as a volunteer is much needed and appreciated.<br /><br />We need volunteers to work at the Jamboree. This is very important to us and to the League. With 70 teams plus some cheerleaders, parents, siblings, etc., in attendance it is a very BIG event. We must help run it in order for it to work properly and for us to get our share of the proceeds. Please volunteer to help us that day - an hour or 4 from several of you will really help us. We need volunteers all day long from 7:30 a.m. to approx. 3:00 pm. This is a serious plea, folks. Please hear it and volunteer. Everything about Pop Warner is volunteer - your coaches, administrators, etc. This is a way for you to help. Contact your Team Manager. THANKS!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">EXTRA EFFORT</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Many thanks to the football and cheer coaches that attended the DPW coach clinic last weekend. After a full week of practice, your hours in the “classroom” on Saturday will greatly benefit your players. Special thanks to Heidi Newell of Douglas County Paramedics; Chris Whitbeck, Head referee for Sagebrush Empire; Lee Rix, former placekicker for Cal;and Mike Rippee, Head Coach Douglas High Football. The speakers were exceptional and the interaction between the coaches and speakers was invigorating and enlightening. <br /><br />Your coaches helped at gear issue last weekend and attended the DPW clinic this Saturday. They are giving a lot of their free time for your child’s benefit. They exemplify commitment – a value your child will undoubtedly learn from them. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">TIGER THANKS</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Many thanks to the doctor Judith Rosso, P.A. Tim O’Neill, and staff at Job’s Peak Internal Medicine and Family Practice. They opened their office and arms in welcoming us for our physicals this year. Not only did they do this on our scheduled Physical Day, they continued to do free physicals for our participants that happened to have missed that date. Dr. Susan Barry, D.C., Barry Chiropractic, also helped that day and helped others afterwards at her office. Their joyful and thorough contribution means a lot to our participants and we are very thankful to them. If you are in need of medical services we highly suggest you remember them.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">DATES TO REMEMBER</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Saturday, August 23rd: Jamboree, Spanish Springs<br />Saturday, September 13th: Photo Day – Lampe Park</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">HELPFUL HINTS</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">DPW has ZERO TOLERANCE for drinking on the fields. You will be removed from the park. You might be reported to the authorities. Watching your child practice or play is a privilege that can be removed. Do the right thing and drink responsibly. Drinking at a youth sports activity is not being responsible. Tobacco is also not tolerated – move away from the field and the children to indulge. Thank you.<br /><br /><br />Do not let your child ride his bike with a football helmet on. It is not designed for that activity and severely limits the peripheral vision. What might seem a safety move, putting the helmet on to ride a bike, is actually putting your child in peril. <br /><br />Questions on your child’s gear fitting right – talk to your coach. It should be snug for optimum protection. Every child was “fitted” when the gear was issued, but feel free to have your coach double check it if you have a concern.<br /><br />Rumors are the quickest way to ruin an organization. Don’t buy in to them – especially if they sound incredulous. They usually are. If you have a question talk to your Business Manager, Coach, or any of the people below. There is only one truth – the stories you hear from the rumor-mongers serve only to stroke their drama-seeking egos, not to advance the positive experience of your child. <br /><br /><br />If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, 781-5472; Football Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer – 450-8153, or Jim Valentine 782-8777, ext.255, 781-3704.<br />douglaspopwarner.com<br /><br />Thanks for your participation and cooperation!</span>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-65159673974434307442008-08-07T11:22:00.000-07:002008-08-07T11:27:33.031-07:00Tiger Beat Douglas Pop Warner Parent's Newsletter August 4, 2008Practice<br /><br />This first week is Conditioning Week. Contact or stunting is forbidden until a player/cheerleader has ten hours of conditioning practice. Any athlete that misses a practice this week will be required to complete the required ten hours before he/she can contact or stunt - no exceptions.<br /><br />Practices before Labor Day shall be no more than 10 hours per week. Practice sessions are 2 hours per day, 5 days per week. After Labor Day there shall be no more than 6 hours total practice per week. Ten minute breaks after each hour of practice are mandatory and do not count against the total practice time for the day. Hot weather practice regulations mandate 15 minute breaks.<br /><br />The specific practice times are set by your team coaching staff taking into consideration their work schedules, field availability, etc. They may start no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and must be off the field by 8:00.<br /><br />During this warm weather make sure that your athlete drinks plenty of water before reporting to practice. Make sure it is water and not a soda or other sugar-based drink.<br /><br />Be punctual when you drop off and pick up your child. Our coaches volunteer a lot of time and we do not expect them to sit around after practice waiting for parents. Our coaches are instructed to call the Sheriff’s Office if a child is not picked up immediately after practice. This is not just for our protection, but for your child’s well-being as well as this minimizes the opportunity for social transgressions - actual or contrived.<br /><br />Team Selection<br /><br />The teams were selected by the Board of Directors based on age and weight. There will be movement of players over the next few weeks as we watch weights and rosters fluctuate. We do not approve of “sweating down”, starving, or other extreme weight loss or gain methods. Weight loss or gain should be from working out and eating correctly. If your child is a weight concern you will be advised by your coach or a Board member. If you have questions contact your coach, Business Manager, Commissioner Biaggini, Mindy Miller, or Jim Valentine.<br /><br />Tigerthon<br /><br />Our primary fund-raiser is the Tigerthon. For every $100 your participant earns he/she will receive this year’s exceptional prize, a jacket with our new logo on the back. Don’t let your child miss out on this opportunity to own one, or more, of these fine, fine worthy Pop Warner symbols of accomplishment! Many of our athletes outfit their whole family with these wonderful Tiger spirit gear rewards! Football players that earn $500, or more, will not only earn FIVE prizes…they will be able to keep their game jersey at the end of the year!!! Cheer, too, has a special price for such exceptional performances.<br /><br />It’s easy…here’s how it works: Every player/cheerleader will receive a Tigerthon envelope. Write his/her name and team on the envelope. Your child gets donations. Those that get enough donations will enjoy the coveted prizes! <br /><br />Tigerthon envelopes will be distributed Tuesday, August 5th. Tigerthon envelopes and money will be collected on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Stodick snackbar area between 5:15 and 7:15 starting on Tuesday, August 12th. Don’t give it to your coach, or anybody else - take it to the snackbar area and give it only to the Tigerthon volunteers. Be sure to get a receipt for your money when you turn it in. All envelopes must be returned. <br /><br />The Tigerthon is a way for DPW and the participants to both win, and we seriously need the funds in order to keep our registration costs down. Remember, folks, with a successful Tigerthon we can avoid candy sales, or other such onerous fund-raising activities. Get your donors lined out today!<br /><br />Cuts<br /><br />Involuntary cuts (excessive lap running for an individual, etc.) are prohibited in Pop Warner, however cuts are mandatory for the following: 1) Participants found to have signed up as a result of parental pressure or who tells team mgt. he/she does not really want to play/cheer, 2) Refuses or cannot furnish: Parental Consent, Physical, Proof of Age (birth cert.), Scholastic Fitness (report card), 3) One who attempts to intimidate fellow participants in practice by word and/or physical deed. 4) An extreme discipline problem. If a participant no longer shows up at practices or games of his/her own free-will it is considered a voluntary cut.<br /><br />Tiger Beat<br /><br />The Tiger Beat is the “official” publication of Douglas Pop Warner. Published once a week during the season, it will keep you, the parent, informed about Pop Warner happenings. It is given to the players/cheerleaders every Tuesday. Be sure to look for it - ask your child for it if they don’t give it to you on Tuesday. If it’s in the Beat we assume that you know about it. Be sure to read your Tiger Beat each week! You can find the latest Tiger Beat online at douglaspopwarner.com.<br />Helpful Hints<br /><br />You are welcome and even encouraged to attend your child’s practice sessions. You may not, however, enter on the field and we ask that you don’t coach your child contrary to what is being taught on the field. If you have questions of, or suggestions for, your coaching staff, contact them after practice or on a break.<br /><br />Ask a lot of questions - many parents around you have been involved for a long time – ask questions about the program, what is happening, what to expect. The sooner you get up to speed the more fun you’ll have. <br /><br />Of course, there is no drinking of alcoholic beverages while you are watching practice sessions or games. Any violation of this policy will result in your being removed from the premises.<br /><br />Thank you all for being so prompt and cooperative with your paperwork this year. We get a lot of pressure from Regional and National on this matter and your cooperation really helps. <br /><br />If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, or 781-5472 email <a href="mailto:carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com">carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com</a> ; Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer – 450-8153, or Jim Valentine 782-8777, ext.255, 781-3704.<br /><a href="http://www.douglaspopwarner.com/">http://www.douglaspopwarner.com</a><br /><br />Thanks for your participation and cooperation!Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-25199942094346518952008-01-16T06:50:00.000-08:002008-01-16T06:53:38.136-08:00January Board Meeting Minutes - Douglas Pop WarnerDouglas Pop Warner Board Meeting <br /><br />January 10, 2008<br />6:05 PM<br /><br />Attending: Jim Valentine Paula Lippincott Christy Borino<br /> Cliff Brewer Mindy Miller Mike Biaggini<br /> Erin Inman Mike Dillon Patti Romanelli<br /> Lisa Wetzel Tim Quarry Diane McIver<br /><br />Secretary Report: Tabled<br />Treasurer Report: Tabled<br /><br />Jim-HLA Report<br /> Approved new Tiny Mite Rules, the rules will now be sent to Regional for approval. See hand out for rule changes.<br /><br /> 1st practice, Monday August 4th<br /> Jamboree, August 23rd<br /> 1st game, September 5th & 6th<br /> Snow Bowl, November 8th<br /><br /> League One roster program is mandatory this year. Coaches must go through Webnar Class to be listed on the roster. As of now, HLA is unsure if they will be holding a coaches clinic.<br /><br />Elections for HLA: President Patrick<br /> Vice President Steve<br /> Treasurer Tammy<br /> Secretary Angel<br /> Cheer Coordinator Doug<br /><br />Jim-Recap of last year<br /> Lost key members but gained great volunteers, cheer needs some rebuilding, website is working well, Tigerthon jersey winners are up, conflict between two tiger teams.<br /><br /> Discussion on clinics, Lisa motioned to have Mike Dillon be point man on clinics and pay for coaches, Mike Biaggini 2nd, passed.<br /> <br /> Do we want to send some one to specialized training camp such as kicking camp or stunting camp and come back and teach?<br /><br /> Kudos to Coach Dillon for a successful effort on coaching of last seasons team; there were a few obstacles to over come, congrats Mike.<br /><br />Patti-Kudos to Cliff Brewer on being Cheer Coordinator, uniforms, ordering and organization were great. <br /><br /> A big thank you to Tim Quarry for everything he did last year, most of all, keeping our kids safe on the field.<br /><br />Dillon-Keep promoting the program.<br /><br />New business-<br /> Our local Napa store is doing a new commercial and would like to use one of our uniforms. Patti motioned to let Napa use one of our uniforms for the commercial, Cliff 2nd, passed.<br /><br />Biaggini-<br /> New procedure for background checks. DPS (Department of Public Safety) will be paying for all FBI/Background checks, all coaches, board members and anyone on the roster need to have them done. We will be setting up a time at a later date for fingerprinting.<br /><br />Elections:<br /><br />Treasurer: Nominated, Patti Romanelli<br /> Elected, Patti Romanelli<br /><br />Secretary: Nominated, Erin Inman<br /> Elected, Erin Inman<br /><br />Vice President: Nominated, Mike Biaggini<br /> Elected, Mike Biaggini<br /><br />President: Nominated, Jim Valentine<br /> Elected, Jim valentine<br /><br /><br />Next meeting TBA, as the second Thursday of February is St. Valentines Day.<br /><br /><br />Meeting adjourned 7:30 PMLisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-63760119075794757702007-08-28T20:47:00.000-07:002007-08-28T20:53:24.083-07:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><strong>Tigerbeat</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>Douglas Pop Warner Parent’s Newsletter<br />Week of August 27, 2007<br /><br />JAMBOREE</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">Isn’t that a great way to kick off a season?! The Jamboree is a good forum to experience contact, check out the other teams, observe technique and execution, and all the other things you want from a pre-season scrimmage. The hard work and commitment of our athletes and coaches was clearly evident Saturday. To a team our Tigers were PAWESOME! You can all be proud of your efforts – players, coaches and parents. It has taken a lot of effort from all of you to get to this point. Congratulations on your commitment. We now go to the next phase in our season.<br /><br />Many thanks to those of you that volunteered to help on Saturday. Douglas volunteers again set the example for others to aspire to – THANK YOU. This is a volunteer organization and what you experienced on Saturday was the result of many, many volunteer hours. If yours wasn’t one, two, or more of them consider volunteering here at home for the snackbar, Mandatory Play Monitor, etc.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>WEIGHT</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">Congratulations to those of you who made your weight! We know you worked hard and you are to be commended. We’ve a few players that didn’t make weight Saturday. They will continue to work so they can play in the first game. Encourage them, folks. It is difficult as they aren’t allowed any extreme weight loss measures – just hard work and clean eating.<br /><br />If your child didn’t make the Jamboree he/she will need to get certified at the first game. That means weighing in before the team in shorts only like they did at Jamboree. <br /><br />If you were close on your weight remember that you must make weight at the original weight at the first game. After that it goes up one pound a week.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>TIGERTHON</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">Looks like we’ll have quite a few individualized game jerseys worn with pride throughout our community this year. Several athletes have achieved the $500 mark to earn their jersey/award already. Our athletes are really stepping up for Tigerthon this year and certainly everyone wins in this one. Turn in days are Tuesdays & Thursdays. It’s nice to get it done before the first game, but we will collect as long as you are active. You can turn in what you have and get a new envelope if you want to keep going for the big prizes. Have you called Aunts & Uncles, older brothers & sisters, grandma & grandpa? They are usually good about dropping a check in the mail for you. Keep up the good work everyone! A good Tigerthon contributes to maintaining the Douglas Edge. Thanks for all you are doing. Turn-in data by team will be in next week’s Tiger Beat! Jersey winners will also receive “Beat Recognition”.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>VOLUNTEERS</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">This is a volunteer organization, folks, and it is only as good as the volunteers in it. Please don’t stand by and see what happens – get off the sidelines and into the game! We need snackbar volunteers for practice and games, we need a sound monitor for games, people to help line the fields, public relations types for each team, etc.<br /><br />Mandatory Play Monitors are needed for each team. This is a very important position for without one the Head Coach must sit out a game, and a game can be forfeited without appeal. You will be on the sidelines right next to the action. Plan on learning the position and working it for several, if not all of the games. It is a good idea for a team to be consistent with the MPR monitors at each game for many reasons. Can we rely on you? Please? You will be trained at a clinic next week, Wednesday, 9/5, 6:00 at the snackbar area. Contact your Team Manager.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>PRACTICE</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">After Labor Day the National Pop Warner rules mandate a cut back in practice times. We will practice 3 days a week, 2 hours each plus breaks beginning next week. Your coach will advise you of which days you are practicing.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>SPORTSMANSHIP</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">It is a sad thing, but there were some people from other Cities making unjustified rude comments about our wonderful Tigers last weekend. This will continue as long as the hard efforts of our athletes and coaches yield such dramatic results on the field of play. As we proceed with our season remember, win, or lose, we always maintain our Tiger Dignity and the spirit of sportsmanship. Others may act out their frustration, or momentary jubilation, as the case may be, in a less than civilized manner that is actually detrimental to their children. We don’t do that. Regardless of the game results, have fun at pizza, and be proud of who you are and what you represent. Others just don’t get that they don’t improve themselves by tarnishing our reputation – they only serve that way to justify their existence in mediocrity. Everybody is special regardless of where they live. Applaud good performance regardless of which side of the ball the athlete lines up on – it is a good way to live.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>DATES TO REMEMBER</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">Saturday, September 15th: Photo Day – Lampe Park</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>HELPFUL HINTS</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">For $300 you can have your business or personal banner hang in the snackbar area. Contact Lisa Wetzel for details, 781-5472. This is one more way you can support your DPW program and in this case it is highly visible.<br /><br />Douglas County prohibits dogs in its parks. Please leave your pets at home when you come to practice and games. It is not comfortable for our volunteers to ask you to leave your pet at home and, in fact, they shouldn’t have to. The park belongs to DPW during our time there and we are responsible for proper useage of the park and compliance with Douglas County rules and regs. Please don’t pack your personal pretty pets to play at the people park. <br /><br />Are you using your Raley’s card? Remember to use it when you shop and we make money for the program simply by you feeding your family. We get 3-5% of what you buy … year ‘round. Swipe your card and we all win. Questions? Call Lisa Wetzel – 781-5472.<br /><br />If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, 782-4073; Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer 450-1792, or Jim Valentine, President- 782-8777, ext.255, 781-3704. <a href="http://www.douglaspopwarner.com/">www.douglaspopwarner.com</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;">Thanks for your participation and cooperation!</span>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-75162915129056798222007-08-24T07:42:00.000-07:002007-08-24T07:52:05.649-07:00Tiger Beat Jamboree Edition<span style="font-family:arial;color:#663300;"><strong>DOUGLAS POP WARNER PARENT’S NEWSLETTER<br />Week of August 20, 2007 </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>JAMBOREE</strong> </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">The annual Al Barbieri Jamboree takes place this Saturday at Carson High in Carson City. This is a season kick-off scrimmage where your team will play 3 other teams for 20 minutes total each. They’ll play 10 minutes one way (offense/defense), and then switch. It is exciting as most of the 60 teams from the Conference will be present. It is also crowded as each scrimmage is on only half of a field. That means there are four teams with their fans on each field! What fun! Your coach will tell you when to be there. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Prior to playing in the Jamboree all teams are weighed, and players given their Certified Weight. It is important that you watch your child’s intake on the way to the Jamboree. If he is close on weight, don’t feed him a burger, fries and a milkshake on the way because he is hungry. We’ve had that happen only to see the child miss weight by a pound. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Male players should dress in shorts and be bare chested or wearing lightweight T-shirt, no shoes for weigh-in. Socks are okay - especially if the pavement is hot. They will change into their uniforms and get ready to play after they get Certified Weights. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Have your child ready to weigh-in in plenty of time. Leave early to assure a timely arrival. Your coach will tell you when he wants you there. It is IMPORTANT to be on time as there are thousands of players that need to get certified and they cannot wait around for stragglers. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Players, rostered coaches, and children 15 and under get in free. Admission is $5 per person 16 and older. The Jamboree Schedule is being revised – we will distribute it as soon as we are authorized. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>VOLUNTEERS</strong> are needed for the Jamboree. We are scheduled to provide volunteers from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00, or so. Undoubtedly there will be a need for volunteers in the afternoon so feel free to volunteer for those time slots as well. Contact your Team Manager before she/he contacts you! This is very important not just for Douglas, but for the entire Sagebrush Empire Conference so our Jamboree operates as planned. The Douglas volunteer corps is the stuff of legends – Keep up the tradition folks – give us a hand. Thank you very much! </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>SCRIMMAGE</strong> </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">The Jamboree is only a scrimmage, folks. Most coaches will be looking at their players and not showing too much in the way of plays or of their talent pool. Don’t get too excited as your coach is saving the good stuff for games. Also, the mandatory play rule does not apply at the Jamboree. Your child may not play in each scrimmage as things will be very confusing or the coach is looking at somebody else in a position, but they will get their plays in during regular games. Keep your cheering positive – exhibit Douglas sportsmanship at all times. </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#663300;">DATES TO REMEMBER </span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Saturday, August 25th: Jamboree, Carson High<br />Saturday, September 15th: Photo Day – Lampe Park </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>TIGERTHON</strong> </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">The prize is here and its GR-R-RE-E-E-A-AT! It can’t be stressed enough how important the Tiger-thon is to the success of your program. Be sure to put your name on your Sweatshirt when you get it – they all look alike from the outside! Just ask people for a donation – you’ll find it’s quite easy. It adds up a little at a time – the next thing you know you’ll have your $100 – or more! Turn-in days are Tuesday and Thursday. Have your donors make their checks out to Douglas Pop Warner, or DPW. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>CHEER CORNER</strong> </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">What a great clinic the Douglas High Cheerleaders gave our coaches and girls Saturday! Douglas Varsity coach, Carrie Monk, and some of her squad, came to give our girls a jump start (sic) to their season! It was wonderful and enjoyed by all! Thank you all that participated! Our cheer coaches also went to a Sagebrush Cheer Coach Clinic on Sunday – a busy weekend for cheer coaches! Thank you, Ladies, for your commitment! </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#663300;">HELPFUL HINTS</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#663300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663300;">This Thursday, 8/23, is Back to School Night in some schools. Your coach has been authorized to change his/her practice schedule that night to cooperate with the schools. Your coach will advise you of changes. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>Tiger Trauma</strong> </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Our Tiger Family is suffering another tragedy. One of our alumni, David Phillips, 16, is at Renown Medical Intensive Care after an accident while he was being irresponsible. The indiscretion of his youth went too far and has had a far reaching effect in the community, especially our Tiger community. His father, Pee Wee Head Coach Mike Phillips, and mother,our recent Vice-President, Cheer Coordinator, and HLA representative, Melissa Nickerson, are hoping good may come to others by their candid and public acknowledgement of his misdeed, suffering, and struggle for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Donations can be made at the snackbar, or to a special account: Greater Nevada Credit Union #877473. Make checks to Mindy Miller, account coordinator. Update Hotline: 775-742-8343. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;">If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, 782-4073; Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer 450-1792, or Jim Valentine, President- 782-8777, ext.255, 781-3704. </span><a href="http://www.douglaspopwarner.com/"><span style="color:#663300;">www.douglaspopwarner.com</span></a><span style="color:#663300;"><br />Thanks for your participation and cooperation! </span></span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663300;">TIGER SPIRIT GEAR</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Tiger Spirit is available in the snackbar. The gear bags should be here soon – keep checking. Backpacks are back as are stadium seats, visors, etc. NEW: Fuzzy Tiger Dice and Hitch Covers!</span></span>Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-14059336036698526432007-08-24T07:32:00.000-07:002007-08-24T07:42:17.667-07:00Tigerbeat for August 13, 2007<span style="font-family:arial;">Douglas Pop Warner Parent’s Newsletter<br />Week of August 13, 2007<br /><br />PRACTICE<br /><br />Football is a contact sport and it is important that your child come to practice ready to pay attention. It isn’t always the child slacking off that gets hurt. A missed block can result in an excessively hard hit on a running back that would have been avoided by an alert player.<br /><br />If you drop your child(ren) off at practice early understand that they are not supervised by the coach or by Pop Warner administrators until the scheduled time for the practice to start. Children at the field before their scheduled practice are your responsibility! If you have two children in the program that start at different times, make sure they understand that they are not to do uncoached risky activities - stunts, tackling, etc. while they wait for their practiced to start. Our insurance does not cover accidents that are not incurred during a practice session or game. If your child is injured before or after practice it is your responsibility.<br /><br />Practices are 2 hours each, however a 10 or 15 minute break is mandated for each hour practiced. (15 minutes is the hot weather rules requirement) These do not apply towards the practice time so your 2-hour practice will take 2 hours and 10 or 15 minutes depending on the weather.<br /><br />WEIGHT<br /><br />We have several players that are working on gaining or losing weight to remain in their division of play. We do not condone any extreme measures for weight loss/gain. They can usually lose the necessary weight by working out and eating “clean”. We are all watching their efforts and applaud them for their desire to play. It isn't easy, folks, and encouragement is appreciated. Let them know that you're behind them-it helps. These guys are working hard just so they can play. Results will be known at Jamboree. Be careful, work hard, good luck!<br /><br />JAMBOREE<br /><br />Remember to block your calendar for August 25th–the date of the annual Sagebrush Empire Jamboree. Besides the opportunity to scrimmage against the other teams in your age/weight bracket, this is when Certified Weights are established. It is imperative that your child attend, and your assistance as a volunteer is much needed and appreciated.<br /><br />We need volunteers to work at the Jamboree. This is very important to us and to the League. With 70 teams plus some cheerleaders, parents, siblings, etc., in attendance it is a very BIG event. We must help run it in order for it to work properly and for us to get our share of the proceeds. Please volunteer to help us that day - an hour or 4 from several of you will really help us. We need volunteers all day long from 7:30 a.m. to approx. 3:00 pm. This is a serious plea, folks. Please hear it and volunteer. Everything about Pop Warner is volunteer - your coaches, administrators, etc. This is a way for you to help. Contact your Team Manager. THANKS!<br /><br />EXTRA EFFORT<br /><br />Many thanks to the football and cheer coaches that attended the DPW coach clinic last weekend. After a full week of practice, your 8 hours in the “classroom” on Saturday will greatly benefit your players. Special thanks to Bobby Wartgow, Head of Douglas County Paramedics, and wife Sandy for their First Aid talk; Chris Whitbeck, Head referee for Sagebrush Empire; Cheyenne of Velocity Sports Performance; Carrie Monk, Head Coach Douglas Varsity Cheer; and Mike Rippee, Head Coach Douglas High Football. The speakers were exceptional and the interaction between the coaches and speakers was invigorating and enlightening.<br /><br />Your coaches helped at gear issue last weekend; attended the DPW clinic on Saturday. They are giving a lot of their free time to become better coaches for your child’s benefit. They exemplify commitment – a value your child will undoubtedly learn from them.<br /><br />DATES TO REMEMBER<br />Saturday, August 25th: Jamboree, Carson High<br />Saturday, September 15th: Photo Day – Lampe Park<br /><br />HELPFUL HINTS<br /><br />DPW has ZERO TOLERANCE for drinking on the fields. You will be removed from the park. You might be reported to the authorities. Watching your child practice or play is a privilege that can be removed. Do the right thing and drink responsibly. Drinking at a youth sports activity is not being responsible. Tobacco is also not tolerated – move away from the field and the children to indulge. Thank you.<br /><br /><br />Do not let your child ride his bike with a football helmet on. It is not designed for that activity and severely limits the peripheral vision. What might seem a safety move, putting the helmet on to ride a bike, is actually putting your child in peril.<br /><br />Questions on your child’s gear fitting right – talk to your coach. You want it snug for optimum protection. Every child was “fitted” when the gear was issued, but feel free to have your coach double check it if you have a concern.<br /><br />Rumors are the quickest way to ruin an organization. Don’t buy in to them – especially if they sound incredulous. They usually are. If you have a question talk to your Business Manager, Coach, or any of the people below. There is only one truth – the shades of gray you hear from the rumor-mongers serve only to stroke their drama-seeking egos, not to advance the positive experience of your child.<br /><br />The Tiger Beat is on our website for your enjoyment or that of people you know. Refer them to the website so they can stay current. Sagebrush Empire information is available at sagebrushpopwarner.com.<br /><br /><br />If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, 781-5472; Football Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer – 450-1792, or Jim Valentine 782-8777, ext.255, 781-3704.<br />douglaspopwarner.com<br /><br /><br />Thanks for your participation and cooperation!</span>Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-38418531702157751582007-08-07T16:39:00.001-07:002007-08-07T16:46:12.490-07:00Tiger Beat First Issue<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Tiger Beat</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Douglas Pop Warner Parent’s Newsletter<br />Week of August 6, 2007<br /><br /><strong>Practice</strong></span><br /><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">This first week is Conditioning Week. Contact or stunting is forbidden until a player/cheerleader has ten hours of conditioning practice. Any athlete that misses a practice this week will be required to complete the required ten hours before he/she can contact or stunt - no exceptions.<br /><br />Practices before Labor Day shall be no more than 10 hours per week. Practice sessions are 2 hours per day, 5 days per week. After Labor Day there shall be no more than 6 hours total practice per week. Ten minute breaks after each hour of practice are mandatory and do not count against the total practice time for the day. Hot weather practice regulations mandate 15 minute breaks.<br /><br />The specific practice times are set by your team coaching staff taking into consideration their work schedules, field availability, etc. They may start no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and must be off the field by 8:00.<br /><br />During this warm weather make sure that your athlete drinks plenty of water before reporting to practice. Make sure it is water and not a soda or other sugar-based drink.<br /><br />Be punctual when you drop off and pick up your child. Our coaches volunteer a lot of time and we do not expect them to sit around after practice waiting for parents. Our coaches are instructed to call the Sheriff’s Office if a child is not picked up immediately after practice. This is not just for our protection, but for your child’s well-being as well as this minimizes the opportunity for social transgressions - actual or contrived.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Team Selection</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The teams were selected by the Board of Directors based on age and weight. There will be movement of players over the next few weeks as we watch weights and rosters fluctuate. We do not approve of “sweating down”, starving, or other extreme weight loss or gain methods. Weight loss or gain should be from working out and eating correctly. If your child is a weight concern you will be advised by your coach or a Board member. If you have questions contact your coach, Business Manager, Commissioner Biaggini, Mindy Miller, or Jim Valentine.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Tigerthon</span></strong><br /><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Our primary fund-raiser is the Tigerthon. For every $100 your participant earns he/she will receive this year’s exceptional prize, an embroidered sweatshirt. Don’t let your child miss out on this opportunity to own one, or more, of these fine, fine worthy Pop Warner symbols of accomplishment! Many of our athletes outfit their whole family with these wonderful Tiger spirit gear rewards! Football players that earn $500, or more, will not only earn FIVE prizes…they will be able to keep their game jersey at the end of the year!!! Cheer, too, has a special price for such exceptional performances.<br /><br />It’s easy…here’s how it works: Every player/cheerleader will receive a Tigerthon envelope. Write his/her name and team on the envelope. Your child gets donations. Those that get enough donations will enjoy the coveted prizes!<br /><br />Tigerthon envelopes will be distributed Tuesday, August 7th. Tigerthon envelopes and money will be collected on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Stodick snackbar area between 5:15 and 7:15 starting on Tuesday, August 14th. Don’t give it to your coach, or anybody else - take it to the snackbar area and give it only to the Tigerthon volunteers. Be sure to get a receipt for your money when you turn it in. All envelopes must be returned.<br /><br />The Tigerthon is a way for DPW and the participants to both win, and we seriously need the funds in order to keep our registration costs down. Remember, folks, with a successful Tigerthon we can avoid candy sales, or other such onerous fund-raising activities. Get your donors lined out today! </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Cuts</strong><br /><br />Involuntary cuts (excessive lap running for an individual, etc.) are prohibited in Pop Warner, however cuts are mandatory for the following: 1) Participants found to have signed up as a result of parental pressure or who tells team mgt. he/she does not really want to play/cheer, 2) Refuses or cannot furnish: Parental Consent, Physical, Proof of Age (birth cert.), Scholastic Fitness (report card), 3) One who attempts to intimidate fellow participants in practice by word and/or physical deed. 4) An extreme discipline problem. If a participant no longer shows up at practices or games of his/her own free-will it is considered a voluntary cut.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Tiger Beat</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The Tiger Beat is the “official” publication of Douglas Pop Warner. Published once a week during the season, it will keep you, the parent, informed about Pop Warner happenings. It is given to the players/cheerleaders every Tuesday. Be sure to look for it - ask your child for it if they don’t give it to you on Tuesday. If it’s in the Beat we assume that you know about it. Be sure to read your Tiger Beat each week! You can find the latest Tiger Beat online at </span><a href="http://www.douglaspopwarner.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">www.douglaspopwarner.com</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Helpful Hints</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">You are welcome and even encouraged to attend your child’s practice sessions. You may not, however, enter on the field and we ask that you don’t coach your child contrary to what is being taught on the field. If you have questions of, or suggestions for, your coaching staff, contact them after practice or on a break.<br /><br />Ask a lot of questions - many parents around you have been involved for a long time – ask questions about the program, what is happening, what to expect. The sooner you get up to speed the more fun you’ll have.<br /><br />Of course, there is no drinking of alcoholic beverages while you are watching practice sessions or games. Any violation of this policy will result in your being removed from the premises.<br /><br />Thank you all for being so prompt and cooperative with your paperwork this year. We get a lot of pressure from Regional and National on this matter and your cooperation really helps.<br /><br />If you have questions about what is going on, not going on, is going to happen, etc., call your coach or one of the following: Parent Advocate: Lisa Wetzel-782-8777, ext.254, 782-4073; Commissioner: Mike Biaggini-782-6250, 265-2679, Cheer Coordinator: Cliff Brewer – 450-1792, or Jim Valentine 782-8777, ext.255, 781-3704. </span><a href="http://www.douglaspopwarner.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">www.douglaspopwarner.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Thanks for your participation and cooperation!</span>Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595927621182866731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-68303544294506643952007-04-20T05:27:00.000-07:002007-04-20T05:29:05.662-07:00DPW April Board Meeting<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#660000;">Douglas Pop Warner Board Meeting for 4/12/07<br /><br />6:00 pm<br /><br />Present are Jim, Donna, Lisa, Mindy, Cliff, Mike Dillon, Erin, Patti, Alonzo, David Gervais, Rod Robison and Paula.<br /><br />Cheer Report by Cliff- GTM is willing to give us a discount for three years by way of 20% 1st yr, 10% 2nd yr and 5% 3rd yr. They will fax the agreement to Cliff on Tuesday and he will go over it.<br />One complete uniform was ordered for sign ups. Complete uniform consists of Shell, Skirt, Briefs, Bow, Metallic Poms, Socks, Bag, Sleeves and Shoes. There will not be any shipping charges on our orders for this year.<br />Mats-Cliff talked to Doug about a league order. Doug will ask around and get back to Cliff with an answer.<br /><br />Lisa will check on cost for large gear bags for each coach.<br /><br />Boom boxes on the internet are approximately $100-$150. Cliff will go to Best Buy and price good quality boom boxes.<br /><br />Cheer meeting on 4/19/07 @ 6:00pm (later changed to 5:00) ReMax.<br /><br />Secretary Report- Lisa motioned to accept minutes, Cliff 2nd, passed.<br /><br />Treasurer Report- Refund for Sees Candy money- Lisa Broussard and Karen Dollar, checks signed and sent. Action Embroidery has been paid. Cliff motioned to accept report, Mike 2nd, passed.<br /><br />HLA Report By Cliff- League Workshop discussed, any interest or questions need to be emailed to Jim and he will forward them to Ed. Ed needs these before the next HLA meeting.<br /><br />Tiny Mite meeting discussed, Patrick will email Jim about the time and place.<br /><br />Bylaw revisions are in the process of being typed and will be returned to Ed soon.<br /><br />Per Joe Tobia, Regional Bye is acceptable.<br /><br />Date for this years Jamboree is August 25th at Carson High School, cost to Sagebrush Empire is $1000.00.<br /><br />Grey cards will be Blue this year.<br /><br />National Rooster-no passwords yet.<br /><br />Coaches’ Clinic-possibly the 2nd or 3rd week in July, more information to come, no clearance from Joe for us to hold our own.<br /><br />Discussed combining Truckee and North Tahoe.<br /><br />Discussed forming a committee for advertising.<br /><br />DPW Board Kudos to Cliff for representing Douglas at the HLA meeting, he did a great job.<br /><br />Lisa will get prices for new sweatshirt, both black and orange.<br /><br />Float for Carson Valley Days is all set.<br /><br />Need a volunteer for Scholastic Coordinator.<br /><br />Alonzo---- Presentation on Alonzo’s Football Skillz Camp<br /><br /> Tailored to players ability<br /> Available to all surrounding areas<br /> <br />Would like to borrow pads, sound system and use the field sprayer (will provide paint). Would also like to make a contribution to DPW from proceeds.<br /><br />Patti motions to authorize Alonzo to use equipment in coordination with Mike Dillon and for Alonzo to handout flyers at sign ups, Mike 2nd, passed.<br /><br />Equipment Report—Mike Dillon:<br /><br />Helmets are done, will get Patti an invoice. Uniforms have been ordered and will arrive by June. After sign ups, we will have a better idea of equipment needs.<br />-will check the price of a self propelled field sprayer and sideline mats.<br />-will get a crew together to paint the goal posts.<br />-need more footballs.<br /><br />Jim-Back ground check system being checked out by Mike Biaggini.<br />Review of Super Saturday sign ups.<br /><br />Advertising-<br /><br />Lisa will take care of newspaper add.<br />Jim will handle the press release.<br />Mike will check with Middle schools for use of the marquee or putting a banner up.<br /><br />We will feed volunteers on Super Saturday.<br /><br />Lisa will be checking on pee chees<br /><br />We will be getting a sponsor banner for Dr. Herbig, discussion on getting Dr. Herbig and Daria Radtke “Dr.” shirts or some type of Douglas wear.<br /><br />Patti read letter from Douglas County School District about Back to School Night (August 23rd), she will call the school for more information on time and if kids need to be present.<br /><br />Would like to move equipment into the park on July 27th, Jim will check with the Parks Department to make sure we have keys and that softball is moved out.<br /><br />Pictures-Jim will request bids for pictures.<br /><br />Jim reviewed start dates for Alonzo.<br /><br />Introduction by Rod Robison<br /><br />Next meeting 5/10/07 6:00 pm ReMax<br /><br />Meeting Adjourned 8:15 pm</span>Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-54713903700239769352007-04-12T22:24:00.000-07:002007-04-12T23:19:51.120-07:00Subscribe Today to Receive DPW Updates<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">We want to make sure your have the all the information you need to make your experience with Douglas Pop Warner as fulfilling as possible for your child and you! There are two tools that you can use to help us achieve that objective. Our Douglas Pop Warner Website and our new DPW Blog.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">Please remember these two important website addresses.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">1. </span><a href="http://www.douglaspopwarner.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">www.douglaspopwarner.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">The best source for all your most "Up to Date" Douglas Pop Warner information. You can find current info, important links, and recent Pop Warner notices that will make your football and cheer life much easier.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">As the season continues you can count on our site to provide you with maps, stats, and updates. We encourage you to submit digital photos and items of interest.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">2. </span><a href="http://www.dpwtigers.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">www.dpwtigers.blogspot.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;">Our "Official" Tiger Blog. Sign up here to receive all the new published updates as they are released including new "Tigerbeats", event notices, and schedules. Once you sign up, new notices will be instantly emailed to you as they are posted to our blog. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Your questions, comments, and insights are encouraged. We want to be a valuable resource for our athletes and parents.</span> </span><br /><span style="color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#993300;">Welcome to Douglas Pop Warner!</span>Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-91522046455620663802007-04-12T22:21:00.000-07:002007-04-12T22:24:20.953-07:00Minutes of the meeting March 15, 2007<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#660000;">Board Meeting for 3/15/07<br /><br />6:00 Cheer Meeting:<br /><br />Present are Lisa, Erin, Tasha, Austin, Mindy, Cliff, Christy, Paula and Patti.<br /><br />Overview:<br />Looked at options for cheer uniform packages from different companies. GTM had the best price for the package the board is looking for, will up grade shoes.<br /><br />7:00 Board Meeting:<br /><br />Present are Jim, Lisa, Erin, Mike Dillon, Mindy, Cliff, Christy, Paula and Patti.<br /><br />-Cheer- Cost of Cheer uniform package will be $200 from GTM with up graded shoes.<br />-Motion by Patti to accept GTM offer of upgraded shoe and cost of package at $200.00, 2nd by Cliff, motion passed.<br />-Cliff will discuss with GTM about a 20% discount for merchandise purchased if we promise to commit for three years.<br />-Motion by Cliff to commit to GTM for 3 years with the 20% discount provided we are all satisfied with merchandise, 2nd by Mindy, motion passed.<br />-Cliff will investigate on buying new cheer mats.<br />-Cheer discussion shelved and tabled.<br />-Secretary report: Minutes of last meeting approved.<br />-Treasurers report: GTM account is settled and they have been paid. All is well, treasurer’s report approved.<br />-See’s Candy issue: People that have ordered and paid still have not received candy. Motion by Cliff to pay people money paid for candy that will not be delivered, 2nd by Mindy, motion passed.<br />-HLA Report: We will be going back to Regional Championships. Board will discuss at a later date about having Bowl Games.<br />-Discussion on having a Tiny Mite committee, Jim volunteered to put this together. Coaches should be educated on rules, interpreting rules and enforcement of rules.<br />-Motion by Jim for Start Date:<br />Thursday, August 2nd, 6:00 pm – Admin Day – All Teams<br />Introductions, paperwork, Tigerton handouts, break out into teams for parent meeting, conditioning.<br />Friday, August 3rd, 6:00 pm – Instruction Day – All Teams<br />Instruction on proper conditioning.<br />Saturday, August 4th, Time TBD – Equipment issue Day<br />Equipment issued at the Connex behind Fire Station on County Road.<br />Monday, August 6th, 5:00 – Traditional Practice begins<br />Traditional conditioning.<br />Monday, August 13th – Contact Day<br />Practice with physical contact begins.<br />Motion is 2nd and passed.<br />-Regional meeting: Recap on Roster program, we will use both systems this year. Discussion on DVD regarding Back Yard Drills and information on Calendars shelved and tabled for next meeting.<br />-Football equipment report from Mike Dillon: 145 helmets sent in for reconditioning, masks are being replaced. Need to purchase 10 to 20 shoulder pads. Some uniforms need to be replaced. 30 medium pants need to be ordered by next week. Field equipment: need to buy roll out vinyl stencils.<br />Motion by Jim to let Mike Dillon spend up to $5000.00 on replacing pants and jerseys, 2nd and passed.<br />-Sign ups: Physicals will be held on June 15th, downstairs at the Minden Medical Center. Discussion on Patti’s sign up process.<br />-Board approved for Lisa to be reimbursed for Wine Basket wrapping and flowers for Jim Decker’s funeral and to buy t-shirts and pee chees for sign ups.<br /><br />End of Meeting.</span>Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-45601898866569270022007-02-15T06:18:00.000-08:002007-02-15T06:19:44.290-08:00Minutes of the Meeting - February 8, 2007<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;">Board meeting for 2/8/07<br /><br />Present are:<br /><br />Jim Valentine President<br />Lisa Wetzel Board Member<br />Erin Inman Secretary<br />Cliff Brewer Board Member<br />Mindy Miller Board Member<br />Paula Lippincott Board Member<br />Patty Romanelli Treasurer<br /><br />-Jim presented a slide show welcoming new board members to Douglas Pop Warner. Presentation was about board member responsibilities and organizational structure.<br />-Approval of minutes from previous meeting<br />-Approval of Treasurers report<br />-Discussion on loan for Schreiner, Lisa will follow up<br />-Cliff will send back cheer equipment to GTM<br />-HLA meeting on Thursday 2/15/07<br />-Big thank you to Mike and Casey for cleaning and completing an inventory on all football equipment<br />-Cheer is in need of coaches<br />-Mindy suggested that we have a cheer coaches meeting before each board meeting to keep both coach and board apprised of any issues.<br />-Cliff left meeting and board discussed the cheer coordinator position.<br />-Motion to accept Cliff as cheer coordinator and Katie Hineman as assistant if she accepts, passed<br />-Website issues: <br />Motion to keep domain name for 5 years, passed. Lisa will talk to Tonya about setting up a website that will be easier to maintain.<br />-Patty will take care of getting grey cards.<br />-Sign ups will be downstairs in the Minden Medical Facility.<br />-Motion to accept rates as follows, passed.<br /> Cheer Early $70<br /> After 4/21 $80<br /><br /> Football Early $110<br /> 5/14 $125<br /> 5/30 $125<br /> After 5/30 $150<br /> Each additional football sibling will be $10 off.<br /><br />Sign up dates will be 4/21 Super Saturday 9-2<br /> 5/14 Monday 5-7<br /> 5/30 Wednesday 5-7<br />-Flyers to go in pee chees and mail by March 8th.<br />-Cliff will take flyers to school district for approval and then to all schools for distribution<br />-Motion to give away shirts at sign ups again, passed.<br />-Cliff will pick up the mule this weekend.<br /><br />End of Meeting</span>Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989739379847169386.post-24666289539294791892007-01-25T07:44:00.000-08:002007-01-25T07:50:07.767-08:00January 18th Meeting Minutes<span style="font-family:arial;">January 18, 2007 @ 6:00pm<br /><br />ATTENDANCE: Jim Valentine, Donna Sugden, Lisa Wetzel, Cliff Brewer, Mike Dillon, Christy Borino, Jamie Borino, Patty Romanelli, Erin Inman, Justin & Katie Hineman, Mike Biaggini<br /><br />SECRETARY’S REPORT – None<br /><br />TREASURER’R REPORT – Copy of Report w/original minutes. <br /> Varsity – letter and check passed in the mail. Check has cleared and we will leave it alone unless they contact us.<br /><br />HLA –<br />Nov. Minutes – a motion was made to move to Wescon, gamer card photos are to be done in the game jerseys. They did a review of the games ( state championship) – made a profit of $6,300 from 3 different events.<br />Election Results – Pres. – Ed Lantis, VP – Alan Pagni(from Sparks), VP – Patrick(from Reno), VP – Steve Sawyer(from Carson), Treasurer – Ann Pagni, Tom(from Reno) Scholastics Director<br />Drafted Letter to National – Will take back to next meeting and go over any changes that may need to be made by approved suggestions.<br /><br />OLD BUSINESS - Year in Review –<br /> Tiny Mites – 2 teams, both extremely successful imparting the Douglas Way paradigms, principles and values into their participants.<br /> Few Injuries<br /> All had fun – a few perceived trying times, but knowledgeable outside observation would dictate extenuation circumstances that were handles very well with good results and positive lifetime lessons available without too much parental distortion.<br /> Cheer Program – was changed radically regarding xign up, uniforms, and cost.<br /> - had new competition and some participants that left to that competition<br /> - had good numbers considering that it was the year of change – had been sliding downhill for at least consecutive years.<br /> Fundraising – jersey winners expanded, better jersey product – good system evolved that will help turn around quicker in the long run, and banner sales – nominal year – ready for this year.<br /> Mule acquisition – Great asset – thank you to James Valdez for making it a reality, Mort’s Autobody and Mac Signs for the wonderful paint and decals that made it special. It helped with the field prep in a big way, helped with spirit – young and old rides, and pride of organization and helped at Snowbowl with garbage pick up.<br /> Business Managers – Donna and her crew took things to a new level – every team and every squad. There was spirit, communication, input, contribution, coordination, and interaction. It has become one of the most vital positions and aspects of the DPW success.<br /> Coaches Clinic – Dr. Giron came back and spoke for 1 ½ hours, Chris Witbeck also spoke for 1 ½ hours. Mike Rippee spoke and Jim couldn’t have scripted his talk any better. There was good attendance and interaction. At HLA, they were told when our clinic was and invited 10 people to attend. No one showed up so we will probably close our doors to them this year. It is very likely that we will have to have good attendance at HLA or Regional clinic.<br /> Snackbar – Wonderful team of Lollie and Erin. Exceptional execution and participation this year.<br /> Concerns – Had several parents pull child from team or squad when it came time for playoffs. One in particular has done this two years in a row. We need to consider how to emphasize commitment, team and integrity. Values priority put family above Pop Warner, but there must be reasonable understanding as to how you make that evaluation. Action? Training? Penalty? Think – if action or sanctions will be implemented they must be decided on and notice given at signups.<br /> Some drunkenness and profanity at practice fields – was handled and shouldn’t be a problem.<br /> Tiny Mites – generally very young parents with minimal experience – shows a need for a parent meeting – either tiny mite specific, or for the entire program. Mike Dillon suggested that we do a meeting for 1st year parents.<br /> Website – not maintained, has old info., not a good tool. It is hard to work with. We can start a new one that is user friendly but we must keep it current if we expect to have it as a communication and public relations tool. Lisa is going to start as blog site for board members to see how it works.<br /> Clinics – Max Miller clinic is Feb. 23rd & 24th. Board approved coaches going with DPW paying for it but if they say they are going to go and they don’t show, they will reimburse DPW.<br /> Stunt camp for cheer – Heard of one last year in So. Calif. that Annette went to. It was several days. Would like to send one representative and then have them come back to convey information. Christy said that Carrie Munk has offered to do a free clinic for our cheer coaches after she gets back from her clinic. <br /> Kicking camp for football? – Send a Rep?<br /> Buy more videos? Build a library and distribute? Sandra has many videos that we bought over the years. Would have to track the asset to protect the investment.<br /> Equipment – Cheer – may need to look in to buying new mats<br /> Football – May need to buy a new paint spayer.<br /> Mule – New parts & Repair?<br /> Cheer – Coordinator position – V.P. of Cheer would have cheer elected in this meeting, not appointed by the New Board in Feb.. Would alleviate two months of “down” time, December and Jan. waiting for Feb. meeting. Have voted on in Jan. before to save time. If we are going to continue with new system they should be working on the uniform right away so not backed in to a corner later. Need to recruit coaches – has traditionally been a problem with Cheer that we are seriously in a position to change for many reasons.<br /> New system – continue with? Decide or wait until Feb..<br /><br />NEW BUSINESS - Elections, review procedure<br /> Positions being voted on – Aside: suggestion to follow up on additional Vice President change in by-laws this year.<br /> Process for selecting Board after election.<br /> Nominations – three opportunities<br /> Election – New Pres. – Jim Valentine, VP – Mike Biaggini, Treasurer – Patti Romanelli and Secretary – Erin Inman<br /><br />Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm<br /></span>Jim Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14239163340350016037noreply@blogger.com0